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7 // Giving Internet to the needy 10 A UNF student envisioned a plan to bring internet-enabled computers to a Dominican Republic school. // Take notice More than A handful but less than two handfuls of observations about the campus that you may have missed.

// Surrender your shorts 12 Campus MovieFest seeks out 16 creative aspiring filmmakers for ready-set-go movie production. // ROUGH RIDE Men’s basketball hits the road in the middle of a losing streak. 8 Splits two games in Georgia

// seeing red this spring // New face The Student Government Red UNF volleyball has a new face Party announed their Spring 2012 13 17 at head coach. Learn about new presidential candidate. Hint: he’s Osprey, Steve Loeswick. the guy in the photo above. // Hip-Hop Happenings These boys B-Boy, but they’re not a part of any ‘90s pop group you remember.

Special Pullout GOP Debate Section The Spinnaker breaks down everything related to the Jan. 26 GOP debate. In this issue’s special pullout section, you will find a breakdown of the candi- dates, who’s protesting, political analysis, and how students voted in The Spinnaker Student Primary Poll. #debateunf

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Jan. 20 Marijuana Possession and Use (Osprey Cove) – Two resident assistants said they smelled marijuana odor emanating from one of the rooms during their nightly rounds. The officer requested permission from the suspect to enter his room, which he granted. Upon the officer’s entry, he noticed a strong odor of mari- juana. The suspect was read his rights. The suspect was asked if he was smoking marijuana in the room and Police he said no. The officer asked if the student had any in his room, and he handed the officer a small marijuana joint concealed in the waist of his pants. The suspect was issued a Notice to Appear. The marijuana joint was placed in the JSO Property Room. The student was referred to Student Conduct. Beat Check out more Police Beats online at unfspinnaker.com

Jan. 17 Possible injunction order violation the driver would retaliate because the vehi- condition and transported her to Beaches grams of marijuana and possession of drug (Lot 5) – The complainant said she had a per- cles were so close, so he recorded the other Hospital. paraphernalia. The student was referred to manent injunction for protection against a driver’s license plate number. Upon return- Student Conduct. fellow ROTC student who came within the ing to his car, he noticed the car parked on Jan. 18 Marijuana possession (Lot 18) – The distance prohibited by the injunction. The the line was gone, and there were several caller stated a vehicle in Lot 18 had its pas- Jan. 23 Possible Intoxicated Student (UNF complainant observed the other student in small scratches on the right middle panel senger door open, and no one was around. Drive near Building 47) – The officer ap- the parking lot but did not make direct or of his car, where there had been none be- The officer noticed the odor of burning mar- proached the student, who was unable to indirect contact with him. She said to the of- fore he parked. He pointed out to the of- ijuana emanating from the vehicle. The of- maintain her balance, on foot. The student ficer that the injunction stipulates he cannot ficer that the scratches were in the shape ficer noticed a homemade pipe sitting in the was supporting herself on an electrical be parked near her, and she believed he was of an “A.” There was no further damage center console. While patrolling the area, green box. The officer asked the student if too close. The officer found it might have reported. The registered owner of the other the officer saw the defendant enter the car. he could escort her back to her dormitory been dark when the student parked his car, improperly parked vehicle agreed to meet The officer asked if he could see the pipe, room, but she was unable to maintain her causing him not to identify the complain- with the officer at a later date. and the student handed it to him. There balance and had slurred speech. The sub- ant’s car. He said he did not recall seeing the was marijuana residue in the pipe bowl. The ject refused to go upstairs to her room and complainant’s car upon parking. The offi- Jan. 18 Seizure victim (Building 12) – A stu- officer asked if the student had any other could not give the officer the name of her cer advised him that additional stipulations dent was sitting upright on the floor when illegal items in the vehicle, to which the roommate. The officer took custody of the might need to be added to the injunction to the officer arrived. A nearby student said student responded that he did. The student subject and asked for permission to search ensure the two students can park without the student appeared to have had a seizure. handed the officer a clear plastic bag with her person. The officer also searched her possible violations. The student said she was all right when the marijuana inside and stated he also had a belongings and found a small bag of mari- officer asked her. The student’s eyes were grinder in his vehicle. The grinder was lo- juana. Due to the circumstances and her Jan. 18 Criminal mischief (Arena Parking glassy, but no other injuries were observed. cated and had marijuana residue inside it. emotional instability, the officer placed Garage) – The complainant said he had The officer asked if the student had been The student said the marijuana and para- the property in the JSO Property Room and parked his vehicle on the top level of ill and if there had been any other prob- phernalia were his and he had been smok- sought psychological assistance for the stu-

Garage 38 and that there was only one spot lems, and her responses were not in line ing it before class. The marijuana and para- dent.

available. In the spot next to his, a car was with the questions. She seemed confused phernalia were placed in the JSO Property positioned over the line and into the empty and disoriented, according to a police re- Room, and the student was issued a Notice space. The complainant said he was worried port. Jacksonville Fire Rescue evaluated“ her to Appear for possession of fewer than 20 Source: University Police Department Compiled by Maggie Seppi “

PAUL FENN | Spinnaker Here’s a sneak peek of the Lazzara Performance Hall where CNN will host the GOP Debate Jan. 26. Seating 1,300, the Performance Hall will be packed tight Thursday night. CNN and the Florida Republican Party determined the allocation of the tickets to the live debate. DISCOURSE 4 Wednesday, January 25, 2012 Spinnaker // unfspinnaker.com

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Editorial The political circus is in town, but you’re not invited

our old white guys are coming to UNF, but they aren’t professors, Fdonors or grandfathers of incom- ing freshmen. They aren’t lecturing at the University Center, selling kettle corn in Osprey Plaza or even sculpting an obscure piece of art at a random part of campus. They’re coming and bringing hordes of media, supporters and dissidents with them. But if you’re a fee-paying student at UNF, chances are you won’t have anything to do with them. You won’t be able to see them, you won’t be able to hear them speak and you cer- tainly won’t be able to park anywhere near your destination while they’re here. Yet UNF administrators are regarding this as a landmark achievement for UNF – with some calling it the biggest event in UNF history. Sure, it will give the university some na- tional, and even international, airtime – if folks in Botswana are really watching the U.S. Republican debates prior to early sea- son primaries closely. The beautiful Lazzara Performance Hall will be the backdrop, and UNF’s public relations staff has ensured that any camera shot taken on this campus will in- clude the university letters so all debate junk- ies will know where their favorite – or least fa- vorite – Republicans are tearing eawch other a new one this week. However, to say that this will increase the value of UNF’s degree, as UNF President Illustration by JOEY TARAVELLA and sean murphy | Spinnaker John Delaney said in his conversation with the Spinnaker Jan. 23 (inside debate section), the actual live debate in the 1,300-seat Lazzara and themselves, through the headache of amongst protesters of the candidates on might be stretching the accolades a bit too far. Performance Hall, distributed amongst com- getting there. the Green. Will potential employers, upon seeing munication and political science students Many students may wonder then, for In other words, as the entourage of old UNF on your diploma, remember that warm and to others at Student Government and the all the hullabaloo, what do students get out white men invade UNF, students — voting winter of 2012, when the Republicans were President’s office’s discretion. Four hundred of this? members of the community — can either knocking one another’s teeth out for the right fifty additional tickets have been dispersed Students get the pride of being able to tell stay away, thanking the GOP for giving them to represent a fractured-at-best Republican to students and faculty by communica- friends and family that Mitt Romney, Newt a night off of class, or stand up and protest Party in Washington? Then, will they remem- tion and political science departments and Gingrich, Rick Santorum and Ron Paul came their existence as potential presidential ber back to the Florida debates, before any- Student Government for the adjacent 700-seat to our college in 2012 only to continue their candidates. thing was decided, to that pretty little theater Robinson Theater, where the debate will be stampede of insults, lofty promises and des- As shown in the article accompanying the at that pretty little school that hosted Wolf shown on a big screen. perate moves in an attempt to have a shot at Spinnaker primary poll inside the debate sec- and company and say, “Wow, you graduated In the meantime, the other 15,000 plus stu- the White House. tion, students generally don’t care about this from there? You must know what you’re talk- dents will have nowhere to go. That day, de- This political parade through colleges primary. Maybe it would help if they could ing about.”? spite Parking Services’ best efforts, there will and convention centers is supposed to drum participate in the conversation with candi- Not likely. It doesn’t really work like that. be nowhere to park. Yes, Lot 53 is a large lot up support for the Republican Party and its dates. It’s not enough just to hold debates on Besides, UNF is one of many. UNF is the 10th that is never at capacity, but it’s never empty, candidates, but by not letting locals into the college campuses. You must actually talk to university or college to host a debate on cam- either. As media and politicos filter in Jan. debate, what really are they doing for them- the students while you’re there. pus since June 2011, and there are bound to be 26, this campus will get harder and harder selves? A potato farmer in Idaho with cable It’s hard to argue against student apathy more as the election season rolls on. to access. will have as good a view of the debate as when the candidates they might vote for There is some value to this event, though. And classes? Forget about it. If you have 99.74 percent of the UNF student body. Most don’t appear to care about the communities Some communication and political science a class in the Fine Arts Center, especially in students will be left with two choices: avoid they enter. students are getting tickets to the event. As the late afternoon and evening, no professors the traffic and go home, where they may or of press time, UNF had acquired 42 tickets to in their right mind will put their students, may not watch the proceedings, or wander

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There’s a Spinnaker Staff body demands? ly than listening intently to those moans and gender bias, here—women typically want Editor in Chief Greg Parlier Maybe your sex life is a little flat … on changes in breath. more attention before and after sex than Managing Editor Lindsay Montgomery the bed … every time. If doing the dirty feels If you’re shy, start by mentioning one men. She wants longer, more elaborate fore- too squeaky clean, it’s time to try something thing you loved and one thing you weren’t play; you want to get it in already. Try texting Art Director Grecia Valenzuela new. For those who need a tamer segue into that into — nicely — while you’re lying in a your partner dirty, sinful messages to get her Graphic Designer Barbara Georges being bold: throw some pillows on the floor, post-coital heap. Tell your boyfriend how sur- riled up before you’re even in the same room. News Editor Joseph Basco and have sex there instead. Or, try a position prisingly nice it was when he kissed your ear, Alternatively, suck it up. Take a little more in- Features Editor Ryan Thompson you’ve never done before — it doesn’t have to or warn your girlfriend if you didn’t really terest in her pleasure and calm yourself. Sports Editor Josh Brannock be anything crazy. enjoy a certain position. Girls, you could stand to give your man Even a subtle change of pace can be re- Perhaps the sex you and your partner a hand, here. If it takes you a long time to Copy Editor Arielle Pompilius warding. And trying something novel with have doesn’t need any revising. If you know warm up and you’re making it solely your Photo Editor Sean Murphy your lover creates a bond unique to your re- exactly how to please each other, that’s great. boyfriend’s responsibility, that’s selfish. Does Layout Editor Joey Taravella lationship, which will bring you closer. But it’s not OK if you only get around to it he get home later than you do? Watch porn Web Editor Ian Albahae If you’re ready for more, don’t be afraid once a month. If you’re too busy to find time while you wait for him to walk in the door — Asst. Photo Andrew Noble to discuss it with your partner. You can in- for sex, plan time. That’s right — pencil it in, or whatever gets you going. Asst. News Editor Maggie Seppi troduce blindfolds, food or toys; you can use write it on the calendar. Knowing when those After sex, your boyfriend may imme- Asst. Sports Editor Jordan Harirchi scarves to tie your lover to the bed. Take leaps days are coming will build extra anticipation diately want to go to sleep or get out of or shuffles toward a spicier time between the without the frustration of not knowing when bed. Meanwhile, you’re left feeling vulner- Asst. Features Editor Dargan Thompson sheets — go at your own pace, just make sure you’ll get that release. able and unloved, lacking the snuggling Staff Writers Katie Gile you’re pointing yourself toward satisfaction. If that feels too forced or too inconvenient, and affection you needed. Be willing to Staff Photographer Keri Weiland Don’t worry if your experimenting doesn’t you may need to re-evaluate your relation- compromise, ladies. Don’t demand that he Contributing Writers Chelsea Kingsmill go perfectly — that’s not the point. Just enjoy ship. If stepping a little outside the box to stays in bed for an hour, just ask for a solid Hali Harden it, and don’t be afraid to laugh at yourselves. save your sex life seems overbearing, it could 10-15 minutes. Did the lit candles you set on the headboard be time to find someone who’s worth your Again, the most important thing here Zach Singer drip wax all over the carpet? Put a paper bag extra effort. is communication — that’s true for almost Zach Morgan over the mess and use a hot iron over that to I wouldn’t recommend it if I didn’t know it all issues in relationships, whether it’s love, Distributor Tyler Neimeyer absorb it. Consider any remnants souvenirs could be done — being in a long-distance rela- friendship or work. Adviser John Timpe of your fearlessness. tionship means I won’t see my boyfriend for a Publisher Central Florida Publishing But please, be responsible. Getting adven- month at a time, but I do know exactly when Email Ellie M. at [email protected]. turous in bed doesn’t mean throwing caution I’ll have him all to myself. That helps me be Student Union, Bldg. 58 E, room 2209 1 UNF Drive Jacksonville, FL 32224 Why voting should matter to college students Phone (Main Office): 904.620.2727 Phone (Advertising): 904.620.1599 By Dargan Thompson officials who represent us. This is an essen- who gets to make them? We’re the ones who Fax: 904.620.3924 Assistant features editor unfspinnaker.com tial part of our freedom as American citizens. will be living, working and having families Politics is one of those divisive issues The desire for democracy has been the basis under the new laws, so we should tell the gov- you’re not supposed to discuss with friends. for riots, revolutions and wars. Thousands of ernment what issues are important to us by So naturally, I love talking about it. There are Americans have died defending our freedom. backing up the candidates who support them. those who have strong opinions, but among Don’t take that for granted. I’ve heard some people say “I don’t feel in- Clarification: college students, I find a lot of people don’t re- America probably won’t end up becoming formed enough to vote.” Well, OK, then get in- Due to an editor’s error, we implied ally have an opinion. a dictatorship if you don’t vote, but the offi- formed. Google search the candidates. It will the wrong date of the upcoming GOP “I don’t know much about politics,” cials who wind up in office do have an impact take you maybe 30 minutes, tops, and I guar- debate and time of the upcoming people often tell me when I bring up the on our rights. They make decisions and pass antee you’ll know more than you did before. primary on pg. 7 of the Jan. 18 issue. upcoming elections. bills that determine things as monumental Elections matter. And not just the general The debate is the last republican In my experience, this is usually a nicer as the actions of our military, the legality presidential election because the president is debate before the Florida primary. way of saying “I don’t care, so please shut up of abortion and same-sex marriage and the not the only one making decisions. about it.” extent of our First Amendment rights on You don’t have to love politics, you don’t Florida is the third primary election. I don’t expect anyone to be a political ex- the Internet. have to know much about it, but you should Iowa held a caucus. pert. You don’t have to know the ins and outs Eighteen-to-24-year-olds historically have care about the future of America. People of- Correction: of Mitt Romney’s tax plan or even the latest the lowest voter turnout. Although the 2008 ten call college students “the future,” but we Due to an editor’s error we printed crazy thing Ron Paul said. Maybe you only election saw a relatively high turnout among are also the present, the now. We don’t have the wrong score of the men’s bas- know what you learned in your fifth grade young people - about 48.5 percent - participa- to wait until we have a career to become ac- ketball game on page 21 of the Jan. history class. That’s OK. tion dropped back down to around 21 percent tive citizens. We have the right to vote, so let’s 18 issue. ETSU defeated UNF 64-63 But you should care. At least in a in 2010, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. use it. Jan. 16. general sense. We, as college students, should be the ones Email Dargan Thompson at [email protected]. Fee-paying students are entitled to As an American, you have the right to vote. who care most about voting. The decisions one free issue; subsequent issues But voting is not just a right, it’s a privilege. made by Congress will impact our future, so are $.50. For non-UNF students each paper is $.50. We get a voice in government by electing the why should we let our grandparents decide DISCOURSE 6 Wednesday, January 25, 2012 Spinnaker // unfspinnaker.com Spinnaker // unfspinnaker.com news 7 Wednesday, January 25, 2012

UNF students complete ‘Connect Educate Lead’ Project in Dominican Republic Around the State The project brings Internet-enabled computers to Dominican school

By Zach Singer Clay County deputy awarded Contributing Writer $178 million in lawsuit Clay County Deputy Clay Chandler was Before UNF interdisciplinary stud- awarded $178 million in a lawsuit against ies senior JuanCarlos Villatoro came Memorial Hospital and one of its doctors. Chandler, who underwent laproscopic gas- along, the Centro Educativo in Pananao, tric bypass surgery at Memorial Hospital May Dominican Republic lacked reliable elec- 2007, fell victim to a series of complications just tricity and floors and was ridden with a day after the operation was completed, ac- carcinogenic asbestos. cording to Tom Edwards, Chandler’s attorney. The Centro Educativo is a small school Chandler collapsed due to respiratory fail- ure and was placed in critical care. Several in the Dominican Republic that provides complications followed, including one that re- education for approximately 135 students, quired surgery, but Chandler ultimately waited from kindergarten through eighth grade. eight days for surgery that should have been The school was chosen at random due to completed sooner. the fact that schools in the Dominican The doctor, John DePeri, continues to per- form bariatric surgeries at Memorial Hospital, Republic are under-funded. Edwards said. In 2008, Villatoro hosted a pencil drive for the school. During the drive, he noted Source: The Jacksonville Times-Union that the school had scarce teaching re- sources and lacked computers and other Andrew Noble| spinnaker standard classroom technology. A UNF student brought Internet-enabled computers to a school in a Dominican city. “How can they compete on a global Around the Nation market when they are not learning les- responsible for the maintenance of the class and began exchanging stories of the sons that are absolute in developed and lab. To help with Internet and electricity projects they pioneered. emerging nations?” Villatoro said. costs, a savings account was created for San Antonio started his building proj- Gabrielle Giffords to As a result, he created the Connect the entire community to contribute. ect in 2006. It was a collaborative effort Educate Lead project to help Third After his first visit to the Centro with citizens from both the Philippines resign from Congress World countries such as the Dominican Educativo in Pananao, Villatoro promised and Jacksonville. The school was built After being shot in the head in an assassina- Republic become technologically literate the community supplies and a computer from the ground up, with help from tion attempt last year, Rep. Gabrielle Giffords by supplying knowledge and equipment. lab. He organized the trip himself. the community. of Arizona announced Jan. 22 she intends When Rafael Alburquerqu, vice presi- Villatoro and his crew faced adversi- “It’s a great motivation for myself just to resign from Congress in order to focus on her recovery. dent of the Dominican Republic, ini- ties, such as having to reach into their knowing that I am able to help little kids, The congresswoman was shot in the head tially heard about the CEL project, he own pockets to fund the trip. Following especially those who are less fortunate,” last January while meeting with constitu- allocated $250,000 to renovate the school. through with the promise of computers San Antonio said. “It motivates me to do ents outside a Tucson, Ariz., supermarket. The funding provided the school with and supplies proved no small feat. more in helping other people and encour- Although her progress has appeared remark- new restrooms, running water, gates Leonora Bojko-sosa, a UNF business ages me to give more.” able, Giffords said she has more recovering to do. for security, cemented floors and a new, management major who accompanied Villatoro will begin fundraising efforts “I will return, and we will work together asbestos-free roof. Villatoro on the trip, used her own money in February to help San Antonio purchase for Arizona and this great country,” she said. In August 2011, Villatoro, along to fly to New York to ask Jet Blue to spon- the remaining necessities needed to com- with 17 UNF students, erected a fully- sor the trip. Jet Blue provided all of the plete the school. He is also beginning to functional computer lab with 12 com- airfare. Crowley Maritime shipped the look for volunteers for his upcoming trip. Source: The New York Times puters, all with Internet access, in the 40-foot shipping container for the crew. “We ended up with a team where Pananao community. Office Depot also helped by donating more some people have traveled, but for a lot Around the World The lab is contained in a 40-foot ship- than 1,000 pounds of school supplies, of people, it was the first time they left ping container, the same type found on such as pencils, books and backpacks. All Florida,” Villatoro said. “It was a two-way semitrucks. It receives all of its energy three companies provided their services stream where students helped out, and at Europe’s debt crisis may pose through solar panels. for free. the same time, they learned new cultures With assistance from Kahn Academy, Despite the challenges Villatoro and and did things they never thought they global recession threat a nonprofit online resource that provides the crew faced, they managed to keep could do.” Although the U.S. economy has recently educational videos in numerous subjects their promise. shown signs of recovery, the global economy is and languages, students began using the Currently, Villatoro is collaborating Email Zach Singer at still struggling and could pose the threat of a [email protected]. worldwide recession, warned the International computers with ease within a month. with UNF alumnus Noel San Antonio, who Monetary Fund Jan. 24. “They went from having no computer began building a school in the Philippines The IMF’s forecast of 4 percent global literacy to using modern day technology,” in 2006. In December, Villatoro and San growth for 2012 was reduced to 3.3 percent Villatoro said. Antonio will venture to the Philippines, three months ago. It proceeded to warn that The lab has impacted the community along with a new crew, to finish the school the growth percentage for the year could come in even lower if Europe’s financial status significantly. Lab users are able to plan that San Antonio started. deteriorates further. for their professions by using business The sluggish expansion of economic ac- software such as word processing and Villatoro plans to duplicate what he has tivity in advanced economies could result in slide show programs. Additionally, the done in the Dominican Republic and have unemployment rates remaining undesirably lab has allowed farmers in Pananao to in- the community take ownership, maintain To donate, make inquiries high, as well as other negative effects on the global economy. crease their communication with buyers the lab and pay for the Internet. for volunteering or for more and sellers across the world. Villatoro and San Antonio met in spring information visit http://celproject. Source: The Daily Beast and Reuters Today, the community remains of 2010 in a high-tech entrepreneurship weebly.com/index.html Maggie Seppi NEWS 8 Wednesday, January 25, 2012 Spinnaker // unfspinnaker.com

Red Party announces candidates for upcoming spring elections News in Brief Current SG Senate President Carlo Fassi will run for student body president

By Lindsay Montgomery MANAGING EDITOR Board of Trustees meeting brings

Student Body President Matt upon changes to the university Brockleman announced Jan. 18 that Student Government Senate President and Interim Budget and Allocations Chair UNF’s Board of Trustees passed several 3. Fee Increases proposals during its Jan. 17 meeting that Carlo Fassi is now aiming for the high- As previously reported by The Spinnaker, will affect university policies. there will be an increase in Activity and est-paid student body president position Service Fees, Athletic Fees and Health fees in Florida. 1. Student Conduct Code students pay in the 2012-2013 school year, Fassi, who has served in Student The BOT has agreed to make changes to as well as an additional Transportation Government since 2009, announced his run- the university’s Student Conduct Code, in- Access Fee that will take effect at the start cluding changes that will result in a retitling ning mate, Michael Naughton. Naughton is of the Fall 2012 semester.. of the categories to make sure they reflect The Transportation Access Fee will fund Brockelman’s chief of staff and a former behaviors. a proposed shuttle route that goes to the Osprey Productions director. Also, the language of the victim’s rights St. Johns Town Center. This will add 23 cents The introductions were made during a section has been changed to provide the to the per-credit-hour fee, making the total dinner held by the Red Party in Ballroom C victim with the right to appeal a decision fee $4.08. upon receiving notice of it. This was done in of the Student Union. response to a “Dear Colleague” letter sent Brockleman described Fassi, his 4. Academic Enhancement Fee to various universities strongly urging them Beginning in the 2012-2013 school year, roommate and friend, as someone who Keri Weiland | spinnaker to make the changes. UNF students could face an additional 5 not only has a vision but knows how to Carlo Fassi, SG Senate President, could add “We added this language to the victim’s percent increase to their tuition costs. implement it. another job title to his resume in March. rights process to bring us into compliance The Board of Trustees approved the with federal law,” said Bob Shepherd, a During his speech, Fassi highlighted Academic Enhancement Fee Jan. 17. UNF Student Conduct officer. University officials are considering how the the significance that extracurricular ac- Naughton spoke of his leadership expe- fee will be constructed to most effectively tivities, such as Student Government, hold rience and dedication to the Red Party. advance the university’s academic agenda. for him. He said his experiences with ex- He said he is ready to begin a new chap- 2. Parking Adjustments Tom Serwatka, UNF President’s Office tracurriculars will likely account for the ter on his journey and begin giving back The BOT passed amendments to the Chief of Staff, said the fee is still awaiting parking permit fees, styles, display require- majority of what he learns during his time to UNF. approval from the Board of Governors. ments, replacements and refund regula- Read the Spinnaker next week for at UNF. About 100 students attended and en- tions. These amendments will include allow- more information. “As your Red Party candidates for the joyed drinks, dinner and dessert provided ing the president to adjust the day permit upcoming election,” Fassi said. “Michael by the Red Party, which has won eight of rate to accommodate for special events and Naughton and I understand what it takes to the last nine student body president elec- designating the Parking Services’ website as the official location for information regard- not only meet the expectations of your pre- tions, since its creation in 2003, Fassi said. ing how to affix the permits. This will be ef- vious administration but to exceed them.” As of Jan. 24, no other candidates or fective immediately. Naughton’s speech, which supported parties have officially announced plans to Taking effect next fall will be changes Fassi and gave accolades to the current seek the seat. to the present parking permit and citation administration, also prompted several The spring elections will be held rates. The changes include combining the “designated” and “first floor garages” per- laughs from the audience. March 6-7. mit categories into one permit called “fac- “While attempting to put the final ulty/staff,” which will be sold for $250. touches on my speech,” he said, “I did what any normal college student would do –– I Email Lindsay Montgomery at Maggie Seppi looked for inspiration on Facebook.” [email protected].

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The SG Budget and Allocations After that, student body President Matt Committee proposed legislation Jan. 23 Brockelman has the power to approve that will give themselves the jurisdiction or veto the travel funding request. to directly approve or deny travel funds, The legislation will be brought to the bypassing Senate approval. Senate floor during its bi-weekly meet- Currently, all travel funding requests ing Jan. 30. Senators in attendance will are brought to the B&A committee be- have to approve the legislation before it fore presentation to the Senate. From is enacted. there, the Senate either approves or denies the requesting party the funds.

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ANALYSIS State of the republican debate GOP candidates move to Florida with no clear favorite in the lead

By Erin Ostrowsky only Republican Party members to vote. released his tax information to the public Osprey Radio News Director This approach contrasts with Romney, Jan. 24 and said he won’t apologize for be- After three GOP nomination contests Gingrich and Santorum, who have spent ing successful because he earned his mon- in different states resulting in three differ- millions in advertising, in part to leverage ey the old-fashioned way - by working hard. Meet the Moderator: ent victors, issues of electability, financial the state’s early-voting system. Santorum, a former Pennsylvania record and political posturing continue Absentee ballots play an important role Senator, played a minor role in the debate through to Florida. in the Florida primary. Brian Hughes, a but managed to question why Gingrich and UNF will host the final televised debate spokesperson for the Republican Party Romney supported the bailout instead of Wolf Blitzer in the Sunshine State Jan. 26. of Florida, said more than 197,000 have allowing destructive capitalism to fail. No candidate holds a clear lead in the been cast. “Strategically, they have to give cues Republican presidential nomination con- As GOP candidates continue to posture to voters to distinguish among them,” tests, making the GOP debate at UNF a and personally attack each other, real stu- Plumlee said. “Their ability to deviate prime opportunity for them to garner sup- dent issues, such as college loan debt and from the message is constrained, which is port before the Florida primary Jan. 31. the increasing unemployment rate, are why you usually see personal attacks. They Dr. Matthew Corrigan, chair of the left unaddressed. don’t fundamentally disagree.” UNF Department of Political Science and “All of what’s going on is taking place Plumlee said winning in Florida is a ma- Public Administration, said the debate because in the evolution of the American jor psychological advantage because of its will play a key role in the nomination pro- political system,” said Dr. Patrick Plumlee, diversity and size – and crafting audience cess, along with the Tampa debate, which UNF associate professor of political sci- appeal is essential. occurred Jan. 23. ence. “The question of how one becomes a “Eighty percent of communication is The Florida debates could prove to be a candidate for the presidency was not speci- nonverbal, and we’re watchers, not lis- turning point in the campaign for nomina- fied in the Constitution.” teners,” said Dr. Christie Arnold, UNF tion, Corrigan said. Because Romney failed After former House Speaker Newt communication professor and expert in to win the nomination in South Carolina, Gingrich’s landslide victory in the South listening studies. “The importance of ap- File photo he will face a huge setback if he loses Carolina primary Jan. 21, rival and former pearance, confidence and open or closed Florida, he said. Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney in- gestures make a critical difference to who Holding the GOP debate on campus “[The Florida debates] are huge,” creased his personal attacks on Gingrich the viewer decides should win.” means that many recognizable faces will Corrigan said. “South Carolina stopped the during the Tampa debate Jan. 23. Arnold cited the famous Nixon- find their way to the Green and the Fine Romney campaign from seizing the nomi- Experts said Romney, who swept New Kennedy debate as a prime example of Arts Center. Primarily, the faces that come nation, and Gingrich gained momentum. Hampshire and was widely regarded as an nonverbal impact. to mind belong to the bodies of the four If Romney loses Florida, [the nomination easy nomination for the party earlier in the “If you looked at Nixon, he had a five remaining hopefuls, Newt Gingrich, Ron Paul, Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum. race] is not done, but it’s a huge setback.” month, changed his debate approach after o’ clock shadow, was pale, wore a dark fu- Texas Congressman Ron Paul is the only Gingrich’s strong South Carolina debate neral suit and Kennedy was clean-shaven But UNF regulars may spot CNN anchor candidate without a win. His libertarian- performances and Rick Santorum’s belated and wore makeup. He stood tall behind the Wolf Blitzer, who will moderate Jan. 26’s influenced philosophy of limited govern- victory in Iowa. podium,” Arnold said. “If you asked people event inside the Lazarra Performance ment attracts voters under 30, a group that Romney turned his focus to attacking who listened to the debate, Nixon clearly Hall, as well. isn’t expected to show their support in the his rivals, not addressing President Barack won. The people who watched it on televi- Blitzer makes his way to television screens voting booth. Obama like a presidential nominee. sion said Kennedy clearly won.” across the country six nights a week for Curtis Gans, director of the Center for On what NBC moderator Brian Williams With no clear leader emerging in the “The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer,” the Study of the American Electorate at called a “critical stage,” Gingrich respond- nomination campaign, Florida’s debates a show that focuses on politics, break- American University, attributes low voter ed to Romney’s comments of being “errat- will be a deciding factor, putting the eyes ing news and breaking news related to politics. projections to “a minimum of hope and a ic” and a “failed leader” by saying he would of the state and even the nation on UNF maximum of televised invective.” He said fight the establishment in Washington. Jan. 26. As a 20-plus year CNN veteran, he’s spent young voters are sick of failed ideas and Gingrich, a former Freddie Mac consul- most of many of UNF students’ lives on leadership. tant, resigned as Speaker of the House in the Atlanta-based 24/7 news station. Paul did not spend significant advertis- 1998 after pleading guilty to ethics viola- If anything noteworthy happens at the ing funds in Florida, a state filled with old- tions in 1997. UNF debate, “Saturday Night Live” view- er citizens, as opposed to the young voter In response to criticisms for withhold- ers can expect actor Jason Sudeikis to par- group and whose primary election allows ing personal financial records, Romney ody Blitzer, as he’s done in the past.

Blitzer, who turns 64 in March, said in a blog post on CNN.com that the upcoming South Carolina primary results event will be his third time moderating a Republican debate this election cycle. Newt Gingrich Ron Paul Mitt Romney Rick Santorum 13% 27.8% 40.4% 17%

Sources: AP Spinnaker // unfspinnaker.com GOP Debate 3 Wednesday, January 25, 2012 Breaking down the GOP candidates

Mitt Romney Newt Gingrich Ron Paul Rick Santorum

Age: 64 Age: 68 Age: 76 Age: 53 Brigham Young University, Harvard Law Gettysburg College, Duke University School Penn State University, University of School, Harvard Business School Emory University, Tulane University of Medicine. Pittsburgh, Dickinson School of Law

Career Career Career Career Former Governor of Massachusetts, Former Speaker of the House of Current representative from Texas in the Former U.S. senator from Pennsylvania, founded Bain Capital Investment Firm, Representatives, led the House in the House, on the Financial Services Committee also served on the House of Representatives. helped run 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt impeachment of former President Bill and the Foreign Affairs Committee Lake City, lost 2008 Republican nomination Clinton, left Congress in 1999, served on and chairman of the Subcommittee on Issues: to Arizona Sen. John McCain. the Defense Policy Board under President Domestic Monetary Policy and Technology. George W. Bush. Formerly a flight surgeon in the U.S. Air –– Economy –– Issues: Force, a specialist in obstetrics/gynecol- Santorum would reduce the corporate tax Issues: ogy, served on Congress in the late 70s and rate to zero for firms that engage in manu- –– Economy –– early 80s. facturing. He does not support raising tax- Romney touts experience in public and pri- ––Economy –– es in an ailing ecomony. vate sectors. He supports conservative law- Gingrich wants to make the Bush-era tax Issues: makers’ “cut, cap and balance” approach to cuts permanent, according to his web- –– Health care –– curb federal debt spending. site. He also wants to eliminate capital –– Economy –– He is critical of the health care bill gains taxes, lower the corporate tax rate, Paul is critical of the Federal Reserve, in Massachusetts and the Democratic –– Health care –– eliminate the estate tax and make ma- which he would like to eliminate altogeth- reform bill. Romney wants to repeal Obama’s health jor changes to how the Environmental er. He would also like to return the U.S. to care reform bill and give options to the states. Protection Agency and Food and Drug the gold standard, do a thorough audit of –– Foreign policy –– He defends the similar Massachusetts law Administration operate. the Fed’s books and audit all of U.S. gold Santorum favors an expansionist, interven- that he signed, which earned him criticism holdings at Fort Knox. tionist approach to U.S. foreign policy. He from Republican opponents. He claims it –– Health care –– voted in favor of using force in Iraq when worked for Massachusetts but never said it Gingrich wants to allow health insurance –– Health care –– he was in the Senate and against several would work on a federal level. to be sold across state lines, change the tax Paul wants to repeal the Democratic health measures that would put limits on how the treatment for health insurance premiums, care reform bill, allow insurance to be sold Bush administration conducted the war –– Foreign Policy –– make substantial changes to Medicare across state lines and expand access to on terror. He also voted in favor of legisla- Romney said he will “pursue a strategy of and Medicaid, make Health Savings ac- health savings accounts. tion that funded the Defense Department. American strength” rather than apologize counts more available and pass medical On his website, Santorum expressed his for America abroad, as he claims has been malpractice reform. –– Foreign policy –– belief that the nation’s leaders should call Obama’s approach. Paul is an outspoken critic of the U.S. mili- the “War on Terror” what it is, “a war with –– Foreign policy –– tary’s expansionist approach to foreign radical Islam.” –– Same-sex marriage – “Only a grand strategy for marginalizing, policy. He has voted to put limits on U.S. “I believe we should have a federal amend- isolating and defeating radical Islamists involvement in Libya and wants to end U.S. –– Same-sex marriage – ment in the Constitution that defines mar- across the world will lead to victory,” involvement overseas. Santorum believes in a traditional defi- riage as a relationship between a man Gingrich said in regards to U.S. involve- nition of marriage, and has expressed and a woman because I believe the ideal ment abroad. He has also been critical of –– Same-sex marriage – support for a traditional definition of place to raise a child is in a home with a U.S. involvement in Libya. Paul believes that marriage should be be- marriage at the federal level that would su- mom and a dad,” he said in a debate in tween a man and a woman, but he also be- percede all state definitions. “We can’t have Ames, Iowa. –– Same-sex marriage – lieves the federal government shouldn’t be 50 marriage laws,” he said. Gingrich believes marriage should be be- involved in the issue of marriage. –– Abortion –– tween a man and a woman. He believes the –– Abortion –– Pro-life federal government should enforce this –– Abortion –– Pro-life law, superceding state law.. Pro-life. He has said he would like to shift control of abortion to the states. –– Abortion –– Pro-life Sources: CNN, GOP candidate’s webstie Greg Parlier 4 GOP Debate Spinnaker // unfspinnaker.com Wednesday, January 25, 2012 UNF President John Delaney Q&A Debate Edition

Osprey TV sits down with President Delaney the week of the GOP Debate chelsea kingsmill | spinnaker John Delaney used his connections with the Florida Republican Party to help bring the debate to UNF. By Chelsea Kingsmill Osprey TV Anchor Do you think this is the largest event to come to campus in UNF’s history? impacted - music and art - because there of either party. Or, if there’s a debate be- will be some disruption in that building, tween the Republican nominee and the The GOP debate is coming to UNF. We had coverage on ESPN for men’s and they’re very positive about it. So, it Democratic nominee. What would you say this essentially basketball, MTV came recently ... means for the campus? What will be was nice to have that relationship, but re- the lasting impact? Delaney: You know, we’ve had some events ally it was the fact that the university was a What would you say to the students where we’ve filled up the Arena for speak- good fit. who are saying, “Well I didn’t ask for UNF President John Delaney: It’s just fun ers that have been very, very big. We’ve this, one of my classes is being can- to have this kind of energy on campus and had events at the soccer stadium. Russell Initially it was said that you were celled, I can’t park where I pay really to get the exposure. I just met earlier Crowe’s team from Australia that played up hesitant to let the debate come here to park … ” with the CNN crew, and they said this is here – that brought a bunch of people. But because it was Republican-based. Is a beautiful campus. I suggested they do a this will be one of the ones that will prob- that because of a conflict of interest? Delaney: That’s what happens when you good job at showing it off, and they said, ably have the most notoriety, the most expo- go to a university. These things are going Are you no longer hesitant? What is ‘Oh, we will.’ It’s a great layout for a debate sure for the university, in quite some time. to happen. Obviously, what we have to look the story in that? because of the various venues and facili- at as individuals is this is what’s good for ties. So, we’re pleased, we’re happy. What role did you personally play in Delaney: No, I had some staff that were the university. And if it’s good for the uni- aiding to get the debate to come to saying “Hey, does this mean we’re pick- versity, then it’s really good for the student ing sides?” and of course it doesn’t. You long-term. It increases the value of their Aside from campus being fitting, UNF, and once it was decided, the know, we’d love to have President Obama diploma, the exposure of their diploma, pretty and the exposure, do you planning thereafter? think this is going to be a good way come here and do something. So, we’d love the value of their degree and that’s what to get young voters involved more Delaney: Well, the chair of the state to get on that map because it’d be great if we look at. Republican party is from Jacksonville, and they make a swing through Florida, that than they would be usually? he’s an old friend. He emailed me about po- UNF becomes a tradition for each party. You contributed $1,500 to Mitt Rom- Delaney: We’re probably going to get more tential venues in Jacksonville, if he could This time there is no Democratic primary, ney’s campaign over the past year. student applicants as students see it. I have get the debate here. I frankly thought the there’s only Republican. Our deal is really Why Romney? a feeling that’s what’s going to happen. downtown Times-Union Center may have with CNN, it’s not with the party. It just I’ve already got some emails from students been a better fit because there’s three halls happens to be a party debate that they’re Delaney: I supported Mitt Romney last from each political party, that it’s getting there - there is a gorgeous riverfront - but covering. But, if they were shooting a mov- time. Part of my job is to be involved in them a little more energized. We’ll be get- that fell through for a number of reasons. ie, and we could get it where it wasn’t dis- the political process, and this state is sort ting some celebrities and VIPs on this cam- The minute the CNN destination person ruptive, we’d open up those doors, as well. of a Republican-oriented state. My grand- pus. We often have those, that come to do a came out here, she said ‘I love it, this is parents knew the Romney family – they speech, but here we’re going to have CNN perfect.’ [She] loved the Student Union, Right. So, there’s no concern that it’s were from Michigan, and I was born in reporters and, of course, the candidates. loved the Lazzara Theatre, loved the ability going to portray that we are conser- Michigan. I’ve got some really good friends We had actually been told there were going to use the University Center. She’s bring- vative as a whole? that have gotten to know him personally. I to be 125 journalists, and there are more ing in some golf carts to be able to platoon tend to think he’s going to be the better per- than 400 that are coming, from all over the people back and forth. So, really all I [did] Delaney: No, because we’re not endorsing, son. It’s my friends that have twisted my world. Again, this is all selfish, I just want was kind of turn it over to our people to see we’re not involved with that. We’re not al- arms to give some money, that’s a lot more them to see the university and be happy if the rooms were open and could we make lowed to endorse as a university under than I’ve given in campaigns in the past. with it. adjustments. We checked with the chairs the IRS rules. It was just a question of, we of the departments that are primarily will never turn down a presidential debate Spinnaker // unfspinnaker.com GOP Debate 5 Wednesday, January 25, 2012 UNF student volunteers help ready the campus for a debate Students from various majors, backgrounds will assist CNN

By Hali Harden contributing writer “I think that it’s a great opportunity to put myself out there in a world that’s all With the buzz starting over this year’s about public relations and communica- UNF-hosted GOP debate, some students are tion,” Croxton said. doing more than just talking. Croxton said she is grateful for the CNN has reached out to acquire several opportunity to help out with the debate UNF student-volunteers for the Jan. 26 de- as well as introduce guests to UNF and bate. Volunteers will assist CNN with proj- Jacksonville. ects before, during and after the debate to UNF Communication Professor Marcia help with production. Ladendorff notified Margi Castro, a UNF Joanna Norris, UNF associate director journalism major, about the opportunity of public relations, is coordinating stu- to volunteer. Castro will also be volun- dents who will be lending a hand with the teering with Croxton in the press file and press file room and spin room. spin room. Norris said the press file room is where Castro said she was delighted to have more than 275 journalists from around Keri Weiland | spinnaker the chance to work hands on with CNN, and the world, including The New York Times, UNF students will assist CNN in preparations for the nationally televised debate. through volunteering, she hopes to learn Associated Press, Washington Post, more about production. She also hopes to Jacksonville media and international jour- for the media, move boxes, make ban- Whitney Croxton, a UNF public relations have a career in broadcasting and believes nalists, will watch the debate and conduct ners and whatever else CNN may require senior, said she was looking forward to working with CNN will give her useful ex- news stories throughout the day. of them. lending a hand at the debate because she perience and an opportunity to network. The spin room is reserved for creden- Norris said she reached out to profes- really wanted “the view from the back,” The debate on campus will provide stu- tialed media to ask candidates, or their top sors in the communication department to which is the production process from be- dents with a glimpse of the GOP candi- advisers, questions after the debate. recruit volunteers. Norris said she thought hind the scenes. dates’ views and stances, but students who Norris said volunteers will help the pub- this would be a great chance for communi- Croxton said two of her communication chose to volunteer for the event will gain lic relations personnel from CNN set up the cation students to get real life experience instructors, Stephynie Perkins and Bobbi more than the average student. rooms Jan. 25. They will help assemble the since they will get the opportunity to work Reid Dogget, reached out to her via email rooms, and the day of the debate, they will hands-on with CNN. informing her about the GOP debate volun- also assist CNN with anything they may be Two of the students chosen to volunteer teer opportunity. asked to do: escort and answer questions said they are excited to get started. Though not directly involved, SG is excited for the GOP debate SG members okay with CNN controlling the debate By Dargan thompson Assistant features editor their strong support helped convince the viewing in the Robinson Theatre, Simms administration that hosting the debate was said, but otherwise they are like any other Although UNF student government worth it. student group on campus –– excited about played a role in getting the GOP debate on Originally, SG was hoping to have a the event, but not directly involved. campus, they now have no direct involve- viewing party in the Boathouse as well Simms said some students are dis- ment with the debate. as getting some student tickets for the de- appointed that they cannot get into the When members of SG first heard bate inside the Lazzara Performance Hall, venue itself for the event, but most under- that the debate was going to be held in Brockelman said. Due to CNN’s strict con- stand the security concerns with an event Jacksonville, they decided to approach trol of the event, neither is happening. this large. UNF President Delaney to see how UNF “From an operational standpoint, Brockelman said he is excited about students could be involved, said Senate CNN really kind of controls it all,” said how the debate will allow UNF to be high- President Carlo Fassi. At that point, John Simms, the Assistant Director of lighted on national TV. He said he wishes they had no idea it would come to UNF, Student Government. SG could do more, but getting too involved Fassi said. Simms said the members of SG talked was never his intention. Delaney said he thought the downtown about organizing viewing parties around Simms said he is happy to see the Times-Union Center would have been a campus, but with CNN’s control, there are “branding effect” on campus. The ban- good place for the debate, but the arrange- few suitable locations left on campus for ners and UNF logos that are springing ments fell through. When it came out that students to congregate. He said SG is en- up around campus help show our school CNN needed a place to host the debate, couraging students to watch from home. pride, he said, and they will probably stay Keri Weiland | spinnaker several members of SG saw the value of “Have some friends over, order a pizza, up after the event. having the debate on campus, said Student and that’s it,” Simms said. SG will not host a debate viewing party. Body President Matt Brockelman, and SG will have “a handful” of tickets to the 6 GOP Debate Spinnaker // unfspinnaker.com Wednesday, January 25, 2012

The protesters are coming, the protesters are coming!

Paul Fenn| spinnaker Occupy jacksonville protests corporate personhood, among other things, at a gathering in downtown Jacksonville in 2011. Occupy will join other protesters on the UNF Green Jan. 26.

The UNF Pride Club and LGBT resource Protesters intend to occupy The Green

By Maggie seppi participated in a worldwide protest that center both have plans for the GOP debate assistant news editor seems not to have a singular objective but One group will protest, the other found an alternative rather a plethora of concerns. Stationed outside City Hall, Occupy Aleksandra Milicevic, UNF associ- By Josh Brannock Jacksonville’s group numbers are dwin- ate professor of sociology, has been con- sports editor way of putting out your opinions and your dling, but that will not stop it from ral- ducting a participant observation of the views, but at the same time, why do you lying the troops for the Jan. 26 debate Occupy Jacksonville movement. With the GOP debate coming to UNF’s feel the need?” at UNF. Milicevic has done field observations, campus Jan. 26, multiple groups have Gerald said the club will look to remain Upon arrival, it appears the protesters conducted surveys and will conduct in- come out to say they plan on protesting peaceful and stay within its rights. He also will have a lot to say, not only about the depth interviews with the protesters as the event. said no one from the school notified the GOP and its candidates, but about the gov- the last step in her research. One of them is the Pride Club, a club of any paper work that was necessary ernment itself, in all capacities. “Occupy is critical of politicians on student-run club at UNF that actively in order to protest. “We need to fix things in Congress,” both sides,” Milicevic said. promotes lesbian, gay, bisexual and Dr. Nicholas de Villiers, a UNF English said Heather S., an Occupy Jacksonville Milicevic said U.S. democracy has transsexual equality. and film studies professor, was plan- protester who requested not to disclose changed throughout the nation’s ex- An issue that has risen to promi- ning on protesting the debate, but the her full name. istence. What used to be people vot- nence for voters is same-sex marriage. LGBT Resource Center asked him to “There needs to be more taxes in place ing for their say in government, she Republican politicians are typically op- host a screening of the 1990 drag-show for the rich, more jobs and less homeless- said, is now turning into a financially posed to marriage between two members documentary “Paris is Burning” as an ness,” she said. “We also need to effect influenced regime. of the same gender. alternative to watching the debate. De changes that will create a movement to- “Now we’re in a position where democ- Pride Club President Gerald J., who Villiers said he contacted UNF President ward more freedom of speech.” racy is turning into one dollar, one vote,” requested that his full name not be dis- John Delaney after he saw the announce- Others are also frustrated with issues Milicevic said, “and some people and closed, said the club will be present at the ment. He said Delaney welcomes students specific to Jacksonville. some interest groups have way more re- Green but stressed it will not be protesting and faculty who are planning on voicing “The city is doing things like cutting sources to influence political decisions.” just for LGBT equality. The group seeks to their opinion. public safety pay and giving more to The overall goal of Occupy is to create shed light on a variety of the GOP candi- De Villiers said he will still try to go to [Jacksonville Energy Authority] employ- a society in which you don’t have such a dates’ political standpoints. the Green and protest before the screening ees,” said Bill Grobe, a Jacksonville occu- huge gap between the rich and the poor, “We just want to educate people on who of the film at 7:30 p.m. He said if and when pier. “This has to stop. We need the extra Milicevic said. It’s about creating a so- they’re voting for,” Gerald said. “[We are] he protests, it will be about the rhetoric be- safety in the city.” ciety in which you have social justice, showing documentation and backing it up ing used during the debates. The Occupiers estimate between 20 and which is a lifetime project. with research and news articles to prove “The use of homophobia to generate a 30 Occupy Jacksonville Protesters will at- our case.” crowd response of booing. To me, that’s tend the debate but were unaware of any Gerald said no one in the group will be kind of the lowest common denomenator other groups of protesters planning to forced to protest, nor is he expecting ev- appeal,” De Villiers said. “I think as fac- do so. eryone to show up. ulty members ... we need to offer a counter “I don’t have anyone in mind to vote “It will be Pride Club members, but point to this kind of rhetoric and Delaney for, at this point,” Heather said. only if they so choose,” Gerald said. “We said that he was fine with that and said, in However, Kristian Gore, who is in have some conservative members, and we fact, it was a good idea. He also lamented charge of managing the live feed for the have some very liberal members.” the use of homophobia during debates.” protesters downtown, said he will prob- One member who does not intend to ably vote for current president Barack show up for the protest is Staci U. Staci, Obama, even if just by default. who also requested not to be fully named, “Obama scares me a little less than the is a registered Republican who has fought other candidates,” Gore said. for LGBT equality. She believes protesting The Occupy movement, which began in general does not get the point across in Sept. 17, on New York City’s famed Wall a successful way. Street, snowballed into a larger move- “I think protests in general are ridicu- ment, which now spans the globe. Various Sean Murphy | spinnaker lous,” Staci said. “I understand that it’s a cities, from Toronto to Tokyo, have What’s left of Occupy Jacksonville. Spinnaker // unfspinnaker.com GOP Debate 7 Wednesday, January 25, 2012 One nation, apathetic Student poll Impending elections find some students uninterested in the Republican race

By Katie Gile Devon Donahue, a UNF criminal justice business can’t stand on its own feet with- Staff Writer junior, said a frank discussion regarding out a government bailout, then you don’t Ron Paul gay marriage would pull her into the ring. have a good business.” 31.19% None/ As UNF students ready themselves for “All you ever hear about is the economy Others, like Audrey Banks, a UNF com- Mitt Undecided the flood of politics and politicians at the and taxes,” Donahue said. “I have no inter- munication sophomore, are pulling for leg- Romney 29.83% GOP debate Jan. 26, the Spinnaker wanted est in hearing about that. I can’t relate to islation such as the Affordable Care Act to 27.12% to know what issues weighed heavily in it. If [a politician] came on TV and started remain intact. their minds. talking about things I actually care about, “There were plenty of times when I However, many students found them- that’d get me off the couch to vote.” needed [health] insurance, but I couldn’t selves without issues to discuss. Despite this uninvolved display, oth- afford it,” Banks said. “It’s something I’d Newt Some consider politics an arena for er students showed deeper interest in like to hang on to. I just wish I was more Gingrich 80 92 Rick their elders and choose to remain on political matters. aware of what exactly it does other than 8.81% 26 88 Santorum the sidelines. Students such as Terronie Whittick, making insurance easier to pay for.” 9 3.05% “I wouldn’t know which way to vote,” a UNF criminal justice junior, expressed Curtis Shubert, a UNF communication said Ana Fernandez, a UNF deaf educa- deep concern about foreign policy. junior, also hopes the act will remain intact tion freshman. “That’s always been my “We need to keep our nose out of other to help him afford his prescriptions. parents’ thing to do. I tend to pay attention countries’ business,” Whittick said. “We “I’m so thankful [the act is] lowering to what they suggest because they’re really need to be focusing on taking care of things costs,” Shubert said. “I don’t understand involved in it.” here at home.” why [my medication is] practically $5 a pill, Others, such as Ian Cleary, an unde- Whittick’s point of view is similar to but that’s really pricey for me.” clared UNF freshman, find it difficult to that of GOP candidate Ron Paul, who has All four GOP candidates oppose the act, get intellectually invested without a party stated in various news media that troops much to the dismay of Banks and Shubert. or point of view to identify with. should be returned home “as soon as the Each GOP candidate has expressed in- “I don’t really see the point in getting in- ships could get there.” tentions of either replacing or repealing volved,” Cleary said. “I know that I fit clos- While some of Whittick’s concern lies the act. The Spinnaker performed a survey of 295 stu- est as a member of the independent party, in foreign affairs, he said part of managing Gingrich earned an upset victory in dents from Jan.18 to Jan. 25 to determine which but there’s a slim to no chance that an inde- U.S. affairs would be canceling all corpo- the South Carolina primary. The only can- candidate, if any, students would vote for in the pendent would win an election.” rate bailouts and letting capable business- didate yet to win is Paul, with Santorum GOP primary. Many students are averse to the discus- es land on their feet appropriately. winning in Iowa and Romney taking a New Check back in with the Spinnaker after the Jan. 31 Florida Republican Primary to find out if UNF had sion of issues they say neither affect nor “You need to have the right busi- Hampshire victory. it right. interest them. ness structure,” Whittick said. “If your Upcoming GOP Debate could disrupt certain classes Despite distractions, faculty members are positive about the event

By Arielle Pompilius Copy editor the debate and the opportunity Scott said the debate will en- Along with increasing pub- important than one day’s profit,” it presents. courage students to become aware licity, the debate could increase Jordan said. “It’s our understanding that of current political issues. Many traffic for Chartwells. The A main stipulation, agreed The upcoming GOP debate is we will be able to offer our classes people don’t want to think about Boathouse will be closed for busi- upon by UNF and CNN, for host- certain to attract valuable public- without interruption,” said Dr. politics because the problems are ness the day of the debate, but a ing the debate was that the event ity for UNF, but the event could Gordon Brock, chair of the de- hard, but having the debate here substitute grill will be set up in would not interfere with aca- disrupt day-to-day operations partment of music. “That will will make them think about poli- Osprey Plaza. demic progress. The event is sure for students, faculty and staff. remain to be seen, of course, but tics, Scott said. “It is difficult to determine to cause disruptions; however, Students whose classes are held we very pleased to have this event While it is undeniable the what the overall impact of closing most faculty and staff agree that in the Fine Arts Center may dis- on our campus. It’s democracy unprecedented publicity of the the Boathouse will be,” said Dave the exposure is worth one day cover that their classes have been in action.” event will cause some degree of Jordan, resident district manager of disruption. canceled or relocated the day of UNF Music Associate distraction, Scott attributes much for Chartwells. “There will be in- Debra Murphy, chair of the art the debate. Professor James Scott feels the of the discontent over the debate creased foot traffic, and with ex- and design department, feels the In light of the hectic parking benefits of hosting the debate far to an opposition to Republicans, tended hours at other venues and debate will be a positive experi- arrangements and increased se- outweigh the inconveniences. as opposed to an opposition a grill in the plaza, we could actu- ence for UNF as a whole. curity measures, some professors “I know [some professors] to distraction. ally see increased revenue.” “It will be a little crazy, but it’s have opted to cancel class. Those might see it as an inconvenience, “I would be interested in know- Regardless of whether all for the good,” Murphy said. who elect to hold class have not and I do, too, but I’m looking at ing the political standpoint of Chartwells takes a hit in rev- yet been informed whether or not the larger scope. I am going to anyone who opposes the debate,” enue, Jordan is supportive of they will have to relocate. Despite get to see UNF on CNN. You just Scott said. “Like, if it were a the debate. the unclear circumstances, can’t buy that kind of exposure,” Democratic debate, would those “This is an opportunity to most remain enthusiastic about Scott said. people still be opposed?” showcase UNF, and that is more GOP Debate 8 Wednesday, January 18, 2012 Spinnaker // unfspinnaker.com

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Have you ever noticed? Architectural tricks, campus oopses for the sharp-eyed observer

By Ryan Thompson Features editor and child in front of the UNF Brooks College of Health, to obsess over words, but that “i” in “italian,” which but have you ever noticed people sitting in it? A gap should be capitalized, is lowercase. Not a travesty, of Maybe you walk around campus with a forward-fac- in the statue leaves way for two people, or one person course, but worth the one and a half chuckles that come ing head and determination in your gait, disregarding stretched out, to intrude on the mother and child’s from its first sighting. any and all Canada goose excrement that may moisten intimate moment. your travels. Or maybe you’re a wanderer, who looks NOEL, NEW L: around campus when conversing and owns a slight dis- THE COVERED, SECOND-FLOOR WALKWAY: regard for the immediate. The Spinnaker compiled a few observations around campus that you may or may not have already discovered, in hopes that you can turn to a buddy or classmate and ask, “Have you ever noticed?”

THE BOATHOUSE SHAKE AND FRIES:

KERI WEILAND | Spinnaker If you sit close to the sign on the brick wall outside of Starbucks closest to that stairway that doesn’t actu- ally lead to the Library’s interior, you’ll see one of the KERI WEILAND | Spinnaker letters looks a bit brighter than the others. It’s also Exposure to the elements draws many students to unaligned with the ‘T’ in the line above it. Again, this

KERI WEILAND | Spinnaker UNF, but have you ever noticed that you don’t always one’s not too detrimental, but it leads to a somewhat Have you ever noticed that the two large structures have to submit to nature when it’s slamming down on amusing, and then eventually frustrating, game of inside of the Boathouse are intended to look like a milk- you? The university has left us to soak in downpours Guess What’s Wrong With That Sign. shake and fries? David Crabtree, the director of the during walks from Lots 14 and 18, but once you’re by Student Union, said planners unofficially dubbed the the Arena, you won’t need to suffer any longer. You can COLOR-CONFUSED S’S: sculpture on the brick wall The French Fries during an walk from the Arena all the way to Building 14D without early planning meeting. He said the want for a perfor- sustaining a hit from a single raindrop. mance area without a stage and a way to break up the If campus traffic extends to walking on campus for brick abyss led to the sculpture. you, then you’ll want to take the totally-avoidant-of-na- As for the Milkshake Cup, it got its moniker dur- ture second-floor walkway, which hosts spots of aged, ing that same meeting. Designers from Rink Design dried gum instead of goose gifts. You can also stay dry by made it look like a cup, when the drink station could’ve walking from the Honors Hall to the Library, but there looked like any regular wet bar or a box-type structure. is a chance for definite drenching should you come from Crabtree said the cup was originally expected to go the walkway. If you need to get to the education building through the second floor and show in the first-floor food or the Fine Arts Center, you’re on your own. court. That way, a single visual element would have tied the two floors together. But costs eventually rendered LOWER YOUR EYE: the idea impermissible. KERI WEILAND | Spinnaker He said the design team always referred to Student Long lines during the food court’s busy hours lead to the Union West as “food and fun.” type of boredom that has you staring at various signs. Those who look at Salsarita’s sign closely will notice that the second THE HEALING STATUE: ‘s’ in “salsa” and the after-the-apostrophe ‘s’ in “rita’s” sit on the opposite color than they should. The correct logo features the first five characters with red shadows and the last six characters with lime green shadows. Since this colorful oops doesn’t offend anyone, it receives an “Oh, look at that” upon pointing it out. Email Ryan Thompson at [email protected].

KERI WEILAND | Spinnaker The Spinnaker wants to see what you’ve noticed UNF students do two things: Walk swiftly by Sbarro’s around campus. Send an email to features@unfspin- to avoid succumbing to an even-more-pizza-filled diet naker.com or a tweet to @unfspinnaker with your or walk swiftly into Sbarro’s because its been too long very own observations. If enough responses flow in, since they’ve ingested dough and garlic. But if you stop you may see your own discoveries in a future issue of KERI WEILAND | Spinnaker outside to read the sign, you may notice that it reads, the Spinnaker. Of course you’ve noticed the sculpture of a mother “the italian Eatery.” Now, it may just be a personal need EXPRESSIONS Spinnaker // unfspinnaker.com Wednesday, January 25, 2012 11 EXPRESSIONS 12 Wednesday, January 25, 2012 Spinnaker // unfspinnaker.com

Southern poppers drop CD

Jacksonville’s Son of a Bad Man hang out and hear from people online. We al- connects with First Coast fans ways want to hear opinions.” The band’s dedication to its followers has By dargan thompson paid off. Literally. Son of a Bad Man raised assistant features editor money for its new album from fans through fundraising website Kickstarter. It set a fund- The members of the Jacksonville-based raising goal of $2,000, just enough to record band Son of a Bad Man are not looking for the songs in a studio and mix and master the kind of fame that most musicians crave. the CD. “We’re not asking to have the next big “We set our goal really low,” Fisher said. Ke$ha-sized hit single,” said Shawn Fisher, “We shortchange ourselves a lot in this band. lead singer and guitarist for the four-piece We want to make sure people who are going band. “We just want people to be able to find through rough times right now can afford it. out about us, see if they like it, come out to You have to put yourself in the consumer’s shows. Just very organic.” shoes sometimes.” COURTESY OF Lee Sun Hee Ruiz The Southern pop band has been building But the band ended up meeting its goal From left: Jordan Allen Davis, Brad Moxey, Shawn Fisher and Brett Barley are sons of bad men. up a grassroots following in Jacksonville for in a day, ultimately raising more than $4,000. but never physically in stores. So, it split with songs, then guitarist Jordan Davis, drummer the past five years, using social networking Fisher said the support the band received the label in 2010. Brad Moxey and Barley add to them to make to connect and talk with fans. Fisher, a for- amazed and humbled him. “Looking back on it, we learned the most them into Son of a Bad Man songs. mer UNF student, stressed the importance This weekend, Son of a Bad Man will during that year,” Fisher said, “but also it was “I just take them the baby, and they put it of showing respect to fans. The point of us- be playing two sold out shows for the Jan. the most depressing time because we were so through puberty and raise it,” Fisher said. ing social networking, he said, is not just 28 release of its new album “Here’s to the green, and we were realizing the bad side of As far as the future, Fisher and Barley for self-promotion but also for interaction Falling In...” the industry.” said they hope to keep drawing in crowds so with supporters. Fisher said he can hardly believe it. The Now the band is on its own, and Fisher they can keep touring and making music. “The point is to start a conversation and band has never sold out a show before, let said the members love being able to make They want to connect with fans in other cit- show you that we’re real and not just four alone two. Fisher and Barley are anticipating their own decisions and not having to answer ies like they have in Jacksonville, where they dudes standing on a stage playing instru- the shows to be some of their best ever. to anyone. feel they have a family of fans. ments just trying to get your money,” he said. “I feel like a giddy 13-year-old girl,” “If you can do it on your own and make “We’re not carrying some big message,” Bassist Brett Barley said it’s not always Fisher said. money, why would you want someone else’s Barley said. “We try our best to treat people about reaching people who haven’t heard of But things haven’t always been easy for hand coming into your candy jar and taking that are nice enough to listen to our mu- the band. the band. Son of a Bad Man signed with stuff?” he said. sic or come to our shows like family, and if “Sometimes, it’s about that kid that’s go- Universal Republic Records in 2009 and re- Every member of the four-piece band loves anyone wants to be a part of that, it’s [an] ing to check your Facebook, those are the kids corded an EP with the label. But the band had a different style of music, Barley said, and open invite.” that are going to come see you when you’re on a hard time getting Universal Republic to re- collectively, their influences create the Son of Email Dargan Thompson at tour,” he said. “We’re down to go home and lease the record, which came out on iTunes a Bad Man sound. Fisher usually writes the [email protected] Campus MovieFest sparks lights, cameras, swoops Osprey Productions presents UNF a chance for the ultimate golden ticket By Katie gile Productions will host an information session making movies. faculty and staff disconnected from competi- STAFF WRITER Jan. 26 at 6 p.m. in the Student Union Lobby, Prior to the the kickoff, anyone wishing to tors will review each film and select the top just outside the Game Room. There, hope- submit a short film must visit campusmovief- 16 from the university to present at a special If you’ve ever fancied yourself as the ful participants will get familiar with the est.com to create a profile, register their team red carpet awards ceremony in the Robinson next Steven Spielberg, Judd Apatow or even equipment they’ll be using to film and edit and reserve specific equipment. Theatre Feb. 12 at 7:30 p.m. There, students Alfred Hitchcock, dust off those director’s for the week. Each team captain and all crew mem- can gussy up, get a photo on the carpet, then chairs now. CMF will provide technical support and bers must be currently enrolled UNF stu- enjoy the premiere of the Top 16. Presenters Osprey Productions will welcome Campus equipment, like MacBook Pros or iPad 2s, dents or currently working faculty or staff, will announce the winners of the Best Drama, MovieFest, the world’s largest student film with the latest editions of iLife and Final Cut but cast members may be anyone of the Best Comedy and Best Picture awards. festival, to UNF Jan. 31. Pro installed, as well as Panasonic HD video team’s choosing. These three winners will advance to the Teams of currently enrolled UNF stu- cameras to capture the magic. The genres include Best Comedy, Best national CMF event in Hollywood, Calif., dents, faculty and staff will have the opportu- The kickoff of filming week is Jan. 31 Drama, Best Picture and an additional spe- where they will have numerous network- nity to create up-to-five-minute short films to from 12-5 p.m. in the Osprey Plaza of the cial category. ing opportunities with other students, pos- submit for competition. Student Union. There, students can rent the As an incentive to filmmakers, CMF is sible elbow-rubbing with celebrities and In preparation for the big event, Osprey equipment they’ve reserved online and start partnering with the Elfenworks Foundation the chance to see their own short film on a to present the category “Elfenworks Social studio lot. Justice.” This category will focus on social In addition to these prizes, the winner of inequalities and injustices in society and the the Best Picture category will have an op- part that fear and hope may play in them. The portunity to showcase his or her work at the winner or winners of this category have a Cannes Film Festival. chance to win $20,000 in cash grants as well For more information about the as international viewings of their film. MovieFest, check out campusmoviefest.com Each team has until Feb. 6, from 2-6 p.m., and get started with the celluloid genius. to submit their completed short film online at CMF’s website. Email Katie Gile at

SEAN MU R P HY | SP I NNA K E From Feb. 6-12, a panel of UNF students, [email protected] UNF’s Student Union and Robinson Theater could take select students all the way to Hollywood. EXPRESSIONS Spinnaker // unfspinnaker.com Wednesday, January 25, 2012 13

So, what’s your story? ROMPE! B-BOYS BRING HIP-HOP FLAVOR TO AN UNLIKELY LOCATION

By KATIE GILE To check out the B-Boys for yourself, STAFF WRITER stop by the UNF Gameroom Mondays and Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. The familiar stomach-thumping bass catches your ear, but it’s the whirlwind of passing spectators with their hard-honed arms, legs and heads that hold your eye. skills. Dancers vibrate across the cold floor with Serving as students and teachers of the soul and flavor, like eels slicing through the street-wise style, the dancers practice and ocean, every move deliberate and fluidly ar- perform their own tricks, then often stop to ticulated. They rock, freeze and spin to beats teach curious bystanders a thing or two. in a style long-known to the urban streets Salvador, founder of the “Main of America. Ingredients” crew often seen at practice, said These are B-Boys, but it’s not an MTV helping spectators learn how to breakdance battle you’ve stumbled into, and it’s no is something many of the dancers are happy street show. to do. It’s just a little space outside the “We want to be able to pass [breakdanc- UNF Gameroom. Simply add a boom- ing] on,” Salvador said. “So if they want to box and a bevy of dancers, and watch learn, we want to teach.” that little space become a Mecca for KERI WEILAND | SPINNAKER Some spectators, such as Baneequa B-Boys spin around the first floor of Student Union East at night to release their hip-hop swag. Jacksonville breakdancing. Watson, 19, are happy to be both a participant Head-spins, windmills, freezes and un- alumnus. “It’s all about getting better at what Diligent practice isn’t lost on frequent and audience to the dancers. Watson joined named tricks pull focus as performers take you do, and having people to help you can spectators, such as Diana Menden, a UNF the B-Boys for a few brief moments and the floor and test-drive their moves. Others only make you better.” psychology sophomore. learned a trick in the process. on the sidelines watch and reward their fel- Aside from the performance aspect of “There are some people that I’ve seen “It’s amazing to watch them do these low dancers with hoots and applause for well- “B-Boying,” as it’s often called, many of the practicing before that look much better now,” things,” Watson said. “I’ve only ever seen this done tricks. dancers are students of its core principles Menden said. “You can tell they’ve been work- stuff on TV. I’m in heaven right now.” The styles of breakdancing vary with and ethics. ing at it. I don’t know who they are, but I hope Email Katie Gile at each dancer, like a hip-hop kaleidoscope. B-Boy Touchnorra “Touch” Nguon, a they keep it up.” [email protected]. Some prefer “power moves” like head-spins, UNF nursing freshman, said he and many Every Monday and Wednesday evening — while others remain upright and “top rock” of his fellow dancers don’t subscribe to the give or take — the dancers meet and enthrall to the beat. contemporary hip-hop lifestyle, as it’s a de- ADVERTISEMENTS Though some dancers represent crews, parture from the original intent of hip-hop while others are unaffiliated, there’s no real and B-Boying. sense of division in this mélange of talent. “Hip-hop wasn’t originally about drugs or “The B-Boy community is so tight,” said violence and being sent to jail,” Nguon said. B-Boy Kenny “Kenski” Salvador, a UNF “We want to get back to the real point of hip- hop. It’s about peace, happiness and unity.” Nguon said his focus in B-Boying is apply- ing the discipline and culture, while eliminat- ing the negative aspects. “Back in the day, they did it for street cred, and the most famous acts were high school dropouts,” Nguon said. “We do it to have fun and earn respect within the culture. We know that education matters and that school comes first. Call it a new generation.” Cultural creativity meets discipline with these dancers as they play with the beat and diligently work trick after trick to near per- fection. The patience and determination to polish new moves often seeps into other as- pects of the dancers’ lives, too. B-Boy Corey Wilder, a UNF business administration senior, said becoming in- volved in B-Boying has put structure in his life, giving him something to keep working at constantly. Salvador said B-Boying has helped him tighten up his lifestyle, as well. “It’s like anything else,” Salvador said. “If you get lazy, you’ll get rusty and that’ll hurt you in the long run.” KERI WEILAND | SPINNAKER Wack moves mark the breakdancers’ abilities. EXPRESSIONS 14 Wednesday, January 25, 2012 Spinnaker // unfspinnaker.com

OSPREY RADIO TOP 30 PHOTO OF THE WEEK # ARTIST ALBUM TITLE RECORD LABEL This photo was taken in 1 BLACK KEYS “El Camino” Nonesuch Ponte Vedra, Fla., during 2 REAL ESTATE “Days” Domino the outbreak of wild fires 3 LOS CAMPESINOS! “Hello Sadness” Arts And Crafts in the Northeast Region of 4 THEE OH SEES “Carrion Crawler/The Dream [EP]” In the Red the state in fall 2011. While 5 M83 “Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming” Mute surveying the damage I 6 ATLAS SOUND “Parallax” 4AD noticed a local firefighter 7 DAVID LYNCH “Crazy Clown Time” Sunday Best-Pias volunteer heading back to 8 TY SEGALL “Singles 2007-2010” Goner his truck and took this pic- 9 GUIDED BY VOICES “Let’s Go Eat The Factory” GBV ture. It goes to show that even though his job is con- PHANTOGRAM “Nightlife” Barsuk 10 tinuous, the determination ENVY CORPS “It Culls You” Tempo Club 11 and spirit is what drive most 12 PORCELAIN RAFT “Strange Weekend” Secretly Canadian of these men. 13 TOM WAITS “Bad As Me” Anti 14 PAPER SCISSORS “In Loving Memory” Source 15 DEER TICK “Divine Providence” Partisan 16 KABBS “The Kabbs” Self-Released 17 SUMMER CAMP “Welcome To Condale” Moshi Moshi 18 WILCO “The Whole Love” Anti 19 ROBERT SCHWARTZMAN “Double Capricorn” Robert Schwartzman DARKNESS FALLS “Alive In Us” HFN 20 Brett Oakes, Marketing in Business, Sophomore 21 PTERODACTYL “Spills Out” Brah Taken with a Nikon D300s and Nikkor 70-200 F/2.8 VR I 22 GOTYE “Making Mirrors” Universal Republic 23 DUKE SPIRIT “Bruiser” Shangri-La the swell: CLOUD NOTHINGS “Attack On Memory” Carpark 24 The Jacksonville Giants will be taking on 25 GOSPEL MUSIC “How To Get To Heaven From Jacksonville, FL” Kill Rock Stars waves jan the Columbus Riverballers at 7 p.m. in the 26 LAURA GIBSON “La Grande” Barsuk Why wade through tide pools when you could catch the waves? 27 UNF Arena. The Giants are ranked No. 8 FEIST “Metals” Interscope 27 in the ABA power rankings, with 10 wins TYCHO “Dive” Ghostly 28 and two losses, so it’s sure to be a good 29 THE DO “Both Ways Open Jaws” Six Degress jan The Department of Health Promotion is host- game. Mayor Alvin Brown plans to be in KATHLEEN EDWARDS “Voyager” Rounder 30 ing a Health Fair kick-off for the Ospreys on attendance. Bring your student ID to get Compiled by michael radcliffe, Osprey Radio Music Director 31 the Move Wellness Program. If a healthier in for free. lifestyle is one of your new year’s resolu- Every week, Osprey Radio compiles a list of the Top 30 albums it’s spinning. This chart contributes to a national Top 200 tions, you might want to check out the pro- album chart by the College Music Journal. jan The Jacksonville Roller Girls will have their gram. The goal is for each participant to walk first bouts of the season in the UNF Arena. at least 10,000 steps a day with the help of 28 Check out a healthy dose of old-school scheduled walks and challenges. Come out skating, fishnets and attitude when the to the Student Union Plaza between 10 a.m. “Whom do you most hope to spot on campus on Duval Derby Dames take on the First Coast of the and 2 p.m. to learn more about the program Fatales followed by a hardcore face-off Q the day of the GOP debate? ” and check out the Health Fair. between the New Jax City Rollers and the COMPILED By dargan thompson Week: Ft. Myers Derby Girls A-Team. The doors open at 5 p.m., and the first game starts at 6 p.m. It’s only $10 to get in with your “Mitt Romney.” student ID. classifieds Shameel Warrington, Psychology, Sophomore Michelle Olding CCW Community Night 2brm/2bath condo to share with SWF. Wednesdays at 9pm on the third floor of the Walk to beach, grocery, library, Student Union (west). There is free dinner, a short “Is Ron Paul gonna be here? pool, spa, gym, bike storage, film, and great conversation. For more info go to Then him.” tennis, car wash, safe community. campustocity.org or facebook.com/ccw614 Serious inquiry only. $500. Contact [email protected] Ben Bulthuis, Business, Graduate Student BARTENDERS $300/DAY Potential. No Experience Necessary. Free Makeovers Training Cls Available Look your best in 2012, Mary Kay Cosmetics. AGE 18+ OK. 800-965-6520 ext 222 “Mitt Romney.” It’s not your mother’s make up anymore. Free samples and skin care consultations. Contact Marisa at: 891.3867 Carlo Rossy, International Business and Logistics, Senior Job Openings Transportation Management Services is hiring Op- Roommates Wanted erations Support Personnel for February 11th from “Hillary Clinton.” Looking for two responsible & mature room- 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM and February 12th from 4:00 mates. Looking to rent a house off Southside, or AM to 1:00 PM. Must be knowledgeable of the area, somewhere near Hodges and Beach. Contact able to stand for a long period of time, and have George at: 904.629.2077 a positive attitude. Respond to [email protected] if you Jessica Fessenden, English, Graduate Student meet all qualifications. EOE. EXPRESSIONS Spinnaker // unfspinnaker.com Wednesday, January 25, 2012 15

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ANALYSIS Men’s basketball breaks four-game losing streak against Kennesaw State

By jordan harirchi assistant sports EDITOR 65-78 The team was out scored 65-78 The Ospreys (10-12, 4-5 Atlantic Sun) in the last two games. UNF near- started their weekend with a 69-58 loss Jan. ly blew an 11 point lead Jan. 23 21 against the conference leader Mercer against Kennesaw State. Bears (15-7, 7-2 A-Sun ) but snapped their 63.3 four-game losing streak Jan. 23 against 25-47 the struggling Kennesaw State Owls (3-18, UNF made just 53 percent of 0-9 A-Sun). The Ospreys showed their Mr. its free throws in its last two games. Hyde in a one-sided game against the Bears, as they only held the lead once throughout 2-14 the game. Against the Owls, the game was The team made just two of again one-sided but in favor of the Ospreys. its 14 three pointers against The Ospreys never allowed the Owls to Mercer Jan. 21 take the lead. Here’s a brief analysis of the Andrew Noble | spinnaker Andrew Noble | spinnaker weekend’s games: UNF scored 38 points in the paint against KSU UNF has dropped to eighth place in the A- 7-18 Ospreys can’t find rhythm from the Jan. 23 and 29 points in the paint versus Mercer. Sun standings over the last five games. In the game against KSU Jan. three-point line. The Ospreys, shooting 23, UNF made 39 percent of its shots from beyond the arc. 35 percent from the three-point range, he did so at the expense of missing many net. Wallace averaged 23.5 points, shooting are ranked 147 out 344 college basketball more than he made. Over the course of two 64.5 percent from the field, 4.5 rebounds 3 teams, according to ESPN. The team didn’t games, Grannberry went 2-15 from three- and one block per game on the weekend. Transfer foward Travis Wallace improve on that percentage this weekend, point range and 5-20 total from the field. Over the last five games, Wallace averaged has been named A-Sun new- going 9-32 for a meager 28.1 percent from Ospreys turn charity stripe into bank- 17.2 points and 5.2 rebounds per game. He comer of the week three times beyond the arc. The three-point troubles ruptcy stripe. The Ospreys get to the free- continues to prove his worth, extending this season. would prove most costly against Mercer, throw line frequently but just can’t sink the his double-figure scoring stretch to seven 17.2 as the Ospreys converted two of their 14 free points. Out of the 47 times the Ospreys games and winning his third Atlantic Sun Wallace has averaged 17.2 three-point shots. made it to the line this weekend, the team Conference Newcomer of the Week award points per game over the last 5 What’s wrong, Jerron? Jerron could only sink 53.2 percent of those at- this season. games. Grannberry greatly contributed to the tempts. That is lower than its already ter- Ospreys’ three-point shooting troubles. rible 64.3 percent average on the season. Email Jordan Harirchi at [email protected] 9.06 Grannberry managed to average nine Travis Wallace continues to be a Follow @spinnakersports. Wallace avergaed nearly 9 points a game on the weekend, slightly monster. Put the ball in Wallace’s hands points per game over the first lower than his 10.3 average on the year, but because he likes to find the bottom of the 17 games of the season. UNF welcomes women’s golf as its new sport By zach morgan conributing writer you’re basically going to set the standard for this program middle and student comes first for a reason.” right from the beginning, and I was fortunate enough to “Ultimately these student-athletes have to graduate Women’s golf is coming to UNF as the 18th varsity sport find that in the girls I recruited,” Steele said. with a degree,” Steele explained. sponsored by the University. Joanne Steele was named the With the men’s golf program sharing a building and Despite still being several months away from start- first women’s golf coach May 5. practice course with the women, the incoming student-ath- ing their inaugural season, there is plenty of excitement UNF’s program will begin competition in the 2012-2013 letes will have plenty of inspiration to succeed. The men’s growing around the women’s golf program, and there is season. Steele recently announced her first signing class, program is currently ranked in the top five in the country, certainly no lack of excitement for the head coach. Steele which includes five incoming freshmen and one incoming according to Golf Week. described the UNF as her “dream job” when she was hired, junior transfer from Daytona State College. The incoming Steele knows her team can learn from the men’s pro- and she sure doesn’t shy away from that statement now. student-athletes will join Kaylee Koeppen, who is a current gram, but she’s also acknowledged some differences be- “Ultimately, it’s starting a new program. Who wouldn’t UNF student. tween the two teams. want to come in from day one? To be able to put your mark The signing class, as a whole, evokes plenty of excite- “The dynamics between men’s and women’s golf in col- on something right away and have the ability to work ment for coach Steele. lege athletics is completely different. Our men’s program alongside a golf coach who has a program that’s fifth in “I’m excited about it. It’s a young team, there’s no here has a more open practice,” Steele said. “It’s not as or- the nation,” Steele said. “To be back in this area — I fell doubt,” Steele said. “To come in with that many freshman ganized or scheduled out as I’m sure the girls I have com- in love with this area and I’ve always said I would be back, and to pull in a junior college transfer, I’m kind of leaning ing in would like.” but I didn’t quite know in what capacity.” on her to provide a little guidance to the young players.” One of the more interesting aspects of Steele’s back- Steele found her way back to the First Coast, and be- With a new program, a lot of challenges are to be ex- ground comes from her academic history. Steele, a gradu- ginning next season, she and her inaugural signing pected. Steele certainly knows that and acknowledged the ate of Jacksonville University, was a four-year member of class will begin making their mark in UNF women’s learning curve. However, she believes she has a special the Jacksonville President’s List for academic success and golf history. group of women who are more than capable of overcom- graduated magna cum laude with a degree in sociology. Email Zach Morgan at ing those challenges. That drive for academic excellence extends into her coach- [email protected] “It takes a special type of person to want to come into ing, and she’s not afraid to tell anyone who will listen that Follow @spinnakersports. a new program that doesn’t have any history, to know that there is “a student and an athlete, there’s a hyphen in the SPORTS Spinnaker // unfspinnaker.com Wednesday, January 25, 2012 17 Athletes aren’t just your entertainment puppets Athletes are a rare breed. They are put The sports world treats athletes like a it’s a bad idea to stay in school instead of on display in front of millions of people Josh piece of gum. When we first bite into it, it’s leaving early for a draft. If someone were to and are expected to perform at a near- full of flavor, but eventually it starts to lose stay in college in order to get their degree, ly superhuman level, but if they are to Brannock its pizazz, and when it runs out of flavor, we the public views it as a mistake because screw up, it’s all fair game when it comes throw it away and search for a new piece. their draft stock will fall or they will miss to criticism. /// Sports Editor Now put yourself into the shoes of an out on an opportunity to make millions. The New York Giants beat the San athlete. What if a group of people went to I used to be one of those people until I Francisco 49ers in overtime Jan. 22, thanks that would’ve won them the fictional Super you at work or in class and started booing started to look into the subject more. When in large part to two fumbles from 49ers Bowl and was blamed for the loss. Laces out you for every mistake? What if you forgot I hear a player say that he is going to stay in return man Kyle Williams. According to Dan, laces out! to do something and started getting death school for this senior year or until he gets Williams’ father, Kenny Williams, who just In America, athletes are now either seen threats from crazed people? I understand the degree, I applaud him for choosing to so happens to be the general manager of as greedy assholes who have god-given tal- athletes are different. They play under risk losing money and be called an idiot for the Chicago White Sox, Kyle received death ents and want as much money as they can the spotlights, they’re getting paid mil- not going into the draft so that he can gain threats after the game via social media suck out of a person, jerks who use their lions (which actually isn’t true for most an education. sites, mainly Twitter. fame to get away with things that the nor- athletes), they chose to be in the sport, and Seriously, America has chosen sports It’s one thing to blame a loss on a player, mal person wouldn’t — see Tiger Woods — you’re not holding a gun to their head say- and entertainment over education, which but it’s another matter to take it so person- or they’re actually one of a very few genu- ing they have to continue playing. But for actually isn’t surprising because I’m pret- ally that you would actually tell another ine sports personalities — Tim Tebow is all of these players, this is their life. They ty sure there are plenty of things people human being that you’re going to kill them the best example that I can think of now. don’t have much other than sports. would choose over education. Too often, or that they should kill themself. The NFL Very rarely is there ever that happy me- Now you can read about these kinds of we hear about an athlete who is bankrupt has come out and said that every threat is dium in sports coverage of a guy who stays things from any source, but rarley does a just a few years after retiring, and some- being taken seriously. out of the public view and yet is a good guy sports journalist ever dive into the topic of times that is because of personal problems Although Williams has said there have on and off the field. There is an annual sur- college student-athletes. such as gambling, but sometimes it’s be- been more people supporting him after the vey of players in the NFL that asks “Who Not too long ago, basketball players cause the person didn’t understand how to loss than posting threats, it still doesn’t is the dirtiest player in the league?” I’ve were skipping college completely and go- save money in a smart way. Because he left take away the fact that people said it. Most never seen a survey, and one might exist, ing straight from high school to the pros. school early, he doesn’t have a degree and likely, the majority of these people don’t that asks “Who’s the best “good guy” in the When the NBA instituted a rule that said a can’t get a job other than becoming an ana- want him to die and don’t actually plan league?” or “Who would you love to be a player had to be at least one year removed lyst for the 11 ESPN2 show that six to ten on harming him, but still, the words were teammate with?” from their final year of high school before people watch daily. said, and the hate was thrown on Williams. If someone with no prior knowledge of a entering the draft, people were actually up- So, I feel as though sports fans need to Now, I won’t lie and say that I’ve never sport were to watch a game, they would see set by this. realize, yes athletes are entertaining us been aggravated at a player or blamed him it in a different eye than the typical sports It’s a sad day when we forget that the and they know what they are getting into, for a loss, but I have never said to him, on fan. Athletes are expected to perform at a athletes who play for colleges are students but the athletes who we see put their bodies a public forum, that I want him to die. It high level day in and day out, put their bod- first and athletes second. Fans don’t care if on the line aren’t just our entertainment honestly reminds me of Ace Ventura, when ies on the line for our entertainment, and the star quarterback or point guard failed a slaves, they are people, too. Ray Finkle wanted Dan Marino to die be- when they fail, they are expected to take ev- test earlier in the week. As long as he wins cause he didn’t hold the ball correctly on ery single criticism like a “man” and come for them, they’re happy. a field goal. Finkle missed the field goal back the next game like nothing happened. Fans, analysts and agents actually think Meet your new head volleyball coach, Steve Loeswick By josh brannock sports EDITOR Q: Where did you play volleyball after high school? There are some good teams up there, and it’s our goal to reach the top. The UNF Athletics Department L: I played at the University of Southern California in Los announced Jan. 4 that former Angeles. I was there for four years. After I was done play- Q: So why’d you choose UNF over other schools? Louisiana State University ing there, I played overseas in Germany for a little over a Assistant Coach Steve Loeswick year. Then I was lucky enough to get into coaching. I also L: I wanted to make sure it was a good fit for me and also will be replacing former UNF played for the USA junior national team. for my family. I wanted it to be a good location. I have a women’s volleyball head coach couple of young girls, and I wanted to make sure it’s a good Kevin Campbell. Q: Were you told anything about the team prior to place to go to school. It had to be the right fit, and this was Loeswick will be taking over a coming on campus? it. I believe that this program can be very successful. squad that went 14-17 overall and

Athletics department 5-8 in the conference. Campbell led L: I spoke to a lot of my colleagues who played against UNF Q: How will you look to connect to the team as a new the team to two straight conference and some of the former members of the coaching staff, and head coach? tournament berths, despite having a losing record. The they have nothing but great things to say about this group. team lost in the first round of the tournament both years. They’re talented, they work hard, they were just missing a L: I’m just going to be who I am. I’m not going to pretend to Loeswick has 14 years of coaching experience but has little piece to really crack the top teams in the league. be anybody so that I can make friends. I’m fairly outgoing. never been a head coach at the collegiate level. He spent I’m going to have an open door policy. I’ve already had half the last five seasons at LSU, where he was a part of a coach- Q: Campbell had taken the team to the A-Sun confer- the team come in, sit down and chat. This group of ladies ing staff that led the Tigers to five straight SEC Western ence two years in a row. How will you look to continue have been open and receptive so far, and I think they’re ex- Division titles and a SEC overall championship in 2009. that success? cited for the possibilities of the future. In order to get to know Loeswick, we sat down with the new UNF athletics staff member and asked him about his L: Kevin [Campbell] came in, and she did a great job of Email Jorsh Brannock at life on and off the court. building this program, and I hope to continue the direc- [email protected] tion she was moving. The A-Sun has some quality teams. Follow @spinnakersports. SPORTS 18 Wednesday, January 25, 2012 Spinnaker // unfspinnaker.com

Sports in Brief Swimming and diving ends dual season with loss The UNF women’s swimming and diving team finished its final dual meet of the year with a 132-102 loss to Florida Gulf Coast University at the UNF Aquatic Center Jan. 20. It was UNF’s senior day, and the school honored Gala Poon, its lone senior. Out of 13 events, the Ospreys finished first in four of them. Junior Sara Evans, the reigning Coastal Collegiate Swimming Association Swimmer of the Week, won the 200-yard individual medley with a time of 2:10.21. Junior diver Julia Moomaw and freshman diver Monica Rice went back and forth in the diving portion of the meet for the Ospreys. Moomaw barely edged out Rice in the 1-meter dive, 253.50-252.07. Rice did the same to Moomaw in the 3-meter diving event. Rice’s 271.95 topped Moomaw’s 270.37 for first. UNF’s next meet will be the CCSA Championship Feb. 16-18. FGCU has won the last three CCSA Championships. Head Coach Beth Harrell said the team looked good, despite the lopsided loss. “We are at our most tired going into conference, which is good,” Harrell said. “If they were rested and couldn’t hold on, I’d be worried.”

Andrew Noble | spinnaker UNF finished its final dual meet of the season with a loss. Although UNF lost to FGCU by 30 points, the meet was closer than what the statistics imply. Men’s hockey looks to stop five-game losing skid The UNF men’s hockey team will look to put a halt to its five-game losing streak on the road this weekend. The team will travel to Daytona Jan. 27 to face off against Embry Riddle. UNF dropped its last two games to the University of Florida. The Ospreys lost 8-7 to the Gators Jan. 20, after coming back and tying the game late in the third period. UF scored the game-winning goal with just four seconds left to play, after the referees waved off an icing for no apparent reason, and the Gators came down the ice and put the puck in the back of the net. The game Jan. 21 was another heartbreak for UNF, as the team lost 4-3 in overtime to the Gators. UNF was called for a two-minute minor penalty in overtime, and the Gators took advantage as they scored the game winner shortly after. UNF is now 16-7 on the season.

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After ending the 2011 portion of its season strong, the UNF hockey team has struggled in 2012. The Ospreys have won just one of its seven total games this year. SPORTS Spinnaker // unfspinnaker.com Wednesday, January 25, 2012 19

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

Question 1: Do the Indianapolis Colts keep both Peyton Manning and Andrew Luck or let Manning go?

Luck would learn a lot under the guidance of I think you have to look at it this way: Man- Manning could be a useful mentor to Luck, Remember that one time Peyton Man- Manning. Look at Aaron Rodgers after a few ning probably has, at most, three or four though I don’t know how much longer Man- ning hosted “Saturday Night Live”? years sitting behind Brett Favre. With that more solid years of football left in him. So ning will play the game. That episode gave my 16-year-old self said, the situation is starting to get sticky in why wouldn’t you draft your future quarter- plenty to laugh about for weeks. And I Indy, and I don’t think the club is going to back now and give him a few years to learn respected Manning for being a hilarious keep Manning. under one of the greats? athlete. So he should quit and host SNL. Question 2: Despite all the controversy as of late, does Joe Paterno go down as a legend in college football?

It’s sad to see Paterno’s name amidst the For the next couple of months, until the I don’t think the controversy makes him I thought it was odd how so many people names included in the scandal surrounding Sandusky trial is over, Paterno’s legacy will be a less of a football legend. It just makes him on Facebook and Twitter were RIP-ing Joe Penn State. Besides that, he is the winningest little tarnished, but in the long run, he will be a football legend with a flawed character. Paterno. I’m pretty sure none of those coach in major college football, and that can’t remembered for turning Penn State into what He should be looked at for what he was, in people actually went to Penn State or are be taken away from him. He is a legend. it is. He is Penn State, he will always be Penn as much as the public knows of him: a good from Pennsylvania. Did I really answer the State. Paterno will always be a legend. coach who lacked in integrity and conscien- question? Probably not. tiousness. Question 3: Should the NBA allow high-profile players to participate in theO lympics?

Mark Cuban, an owner strongly against This isn’t an NBA decision. It’s wrong to It’s not for the NBA to decide. I realize that Hey, I’ve had some awkward knee players playing overseas, just wants to take away the players’ ability to play for there are sponsors involved and hurt play- problems within recent months! But protect his assets, that’s understandable, their country in the Olympics. If a player ers may mean lost contracts. But it’s like I say Dirk Nowitzki should play in but you can’t restrict a free-thinking thinks they might get hurt and doesn’t effective parenting. You can’t control your the Olympics because that fits all of adult from playing for his country. want to risk losing millions, then let them kids. All you can do is advise them and let those cliched analogies about pain make that choice, not the NBA. them make the choices on their own. and success they feed you in practice. Jordan Harirchi Sports in Brief Lacrosse hopes to begin 2012 on the right foot The UNF lacrosse team will begin its 2012 season Jan. 28 as it hosts the University of Central Florida at 2 p.m. This is the fourth season for UNF lacrosse, which will look to continue growing as a Division II program. Last season, the Ospreys were 4-6 overall and 2-2 in conference play. When UCF and UNF met last season in Orlando, UCF over-powered UNF, winning 26-12. UNF will play a total of 11 games this season, including seven in Jacksonville. Although UNF doesn’t play the likes of top Division I teams, it will look to impress the rest of the lacrosse world and show that a club team can compete with the rest of the nation. Women’s basketball looks to move up in standings The North Florida women’s basketball team is headed to Nashville for its next two games. The Ospreys (8-12, 5-4) will take on the Belmont Bruins (6-14, 5-4) Jan. 26, followed by the Lipscomb Bison (3-17, 1-8) Jan. 28. The Ospreys have faced both teams once already this season in Jacksonville. The Bruins left victorious, defeating the Ospreys 54-37 Jan. 2. It was one of only three times the Ospreys had been held to less than 40 points in a game. However, the Ospreys followed that loss with a 77-67 conference win over Lipscomb Jan. 4. The women’s basketball team is only two games behind the second-place Stetson Hatters in the Atlantic Sun Conference after winning three of its last four conference games. Most recently, the Ospreys swooped through the state of Georgia, defeating Kennesaw State (66- 57), as well as Mercer (49-39). Junior Larkira Jones, the team’s forward, is building momentum heading into the up- coming games. Jones tied UNF’s all-time record for shots blocked in the Ospreys’ last game against Mercer. With two-thirds of the season complete, the Ospreys will look to finish the regular season strong and head into the conference tournament full steam ahead. Football comes to Hodges Stadium UNF will host the Florida Shrine Bowl, a charity football game, Jan. 28 at Hodges Stadium for the second straight year. The game includes high school seniors looking to gain recognition for scholarships. The players will come from around the state and will feature many local prospects. The proceeds from ticket sales will go to the Tampa Shriners’ Hospital for Children. This is the 23rd installment of the game. It is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. SPORTS 20 Wednesday, January 25, 2012 Spinnaker // unfspinnaker.com