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THE OLDEST COLLEGE NEWSPAPER IN FLORIDA OCTOBER 22, 2004 FOUNDED IN 1894 WWW.THESANDSPUR.ORG High-Strung Fun Parental Invasion Free Martha! The creators of South Park Read about the lineup of events compris­ A non-political opinions hit the silver screen again ing this year's Family Weekend festivities. article? It can't be! with their latest film sensa­ With a new president and new programs But it is - read about why tion, Team America: World the event should be a memorable time for the esteemed domestic god­ Police. everyone, including nervous students. dess, should be freed. page 10 page 8 page !5 T a r s Cameron Kerry Makes Rollins Appearance • Brother of presi­ him came an entourage of dential candidate staffers and a variety of local makes last minute media. Speaking in front of Come a large American flag behind cameo after sched­ him, Kerry greeted the stu­ uling mix-up. dents in attendance and launched into what by Jake Kohlman appeared to be his stump Home staff reporter speech, hitting many of the On Friday, October 15, usual talking points you • Rollins poised Cameron Kerry, brother of hear from his brother. to host first home­ Presidential candidate Mr. Kerry did delve into Senator John Kerry, visited foreign policy at times dur­ coming event to Dr. Michael Gunter's ing his talk. He stressed the draw alumni & International Security class. importance of alliances and Initially, the plan was for using our allies and organi­ students alike. Senator Joe Biden, a zations like NATO to help Democrat from Delaware, to - shift the burden of the war by Jessica Combs visit but a scheduling mix- on terror onto other shoul­ asst.opinions editor up made Senator Biden photo / JAKE KOHLMAN der's besides the United Monday, October 25, unavailable as someone in CAMERON KERRY: Presidential Candidate John Kerry's States. He condemned begins the first annual his Senate office thought brother visited to disucss foreign policy issues, President Bush's foreign pol­ Homecoming of Rollins Rollins was only 10 minutes cussing foreign policy not his area of expertise, icy decisions with relation to College. The weeklong away from Jacksonville. It issues, and while he did talk Mr. Kerry showed up to North Korea and Iran. He event, which will bring was hoped that Mr. Kerry about foreign policy to some speak to the students about blamed the President for Rollins Alumni from all over would spend some time dis- degree, it was clear this was 20 minutes late, and with the country, will include var­ CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 ious events hosted by cam­ pus clubs and organizations. Although the week will not include the typical Debates Wrap-Up in Arizona Homecoming football game, we will have Rollins' first • Presidential tion, stem-cell research, ever Homecoming Court. homosexuality and same-sex The event, headed by the candidates rein­ marriage, Affirmative Office of Student force platform's Action, health care, religion Involvement and and faith all rose to the sur­ Leadership, Athletics, and and target issues face thanks in part to the the Alumni Office, is 100 in final debate. poignant queries of the mod­ percent geared toward stu­ erator. dents; however, a true col­ When asked his opinion lege Homecoming means by Shaun Cricks on how "Catholic archbish­ you cannot forget about the staff reporter ops are telling their church alumni. Students from On Wednesday, October members that it would be a Council of Leaders, All 13, Senator John Kerry and sin to vote for a candidate Campus Events (A.C.E.), the President George W. Bush like him because [he] sup­ Residential Hall Association took to the pulpit at Arizona ports] a woman's right to choose an abortion and (R.H.A.), and Interfraternity State University in Tempe photo / SAUL LOEB/KRT Council/Panhellenic have for the third and final of the unlimited stem-cell CLOSING REMARKS: Sen. John Kerry and President George been taking big strides in 2004 debates in a last ditch research," Kerry's reaction W. Bush greet the audience before the final presidential taking this event all it can effort to convert the unde­ was demure. "I completely debate in Tempe, Arizona. be. cided. respect their views. I am a Catholic...But I disagree life...as we promote life and choice to make in America, Many students are won­ Bob Schieffer of CBS with them, as do many. Now, promote a culture of life, and that is to treat people dering why, with this being News moderated, the candi­ I will not allow somebody to surely there are ways we can with tolerance and respect President Duncan's first dates poised, and America come in and change Roe v. work together to reduce the and dignity." Bush contin­ year, Rollins' first watched and judged as the Wade...The president has number of abortions." ued, "I proposed a constitu­ Homecoming is being held men outlined their views on tional amendment... the n never said whether or not he "Do you believe homo­ ow. Yadhira Galdon, a stu­ domestic ethical issues. sexuality is a choice?" surest way to protect mar­ Although the nominees both would do that." Bush dent heavily involved with expressed different convic­ inquired Schieffer. Bush was riage between a man and tried to stick to their talking |be event, explains why. tions. "I think it's important indubious. "I don't know... I woman is to amend the points and scrolls of statis­ "The school has been talking to promote a culture of do know that we have a tics, topics including abor­ CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 THE SANDSPUR OCTOBER 22, 2004 T h e Last of the Cameron Presidential Debates Kerry Comes plague. "We relied upon a ple can worship if they want CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 company out of England to to or not." Kerry pledged, Constitution." Kerry disaf­ provide about half of the flu "As president, I will always to Rollins firmed: " I think if you were vaccines," Bush confessed, respect everybody's right to to talk to Dick Cheney's "and it turned out that the practice religion as they CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 (it was a two-part question), daughter, who is a lesbian, vaccine they were producing choose — or not to practice." allowing North Korea to fur­ Mr. Kerry dismissed any she would tell you that she's was contaminated. And so Kerry quoted President ther their nuclear arsenal skepticism of the possibility being who she was, she's we took the right action and Kennedy, stating, "I'm not and for not engaging Iran to of the United States achiev­ being who she was born as." didn't allow contaminated running to be a Catholic halt their development of a ing energy independence, The right verbally stoned medicine into our country." president. I'm running to be nuclear weapons program. stating plainly that Senator Kerry later in the week for He also blamed "a problem a president who happens to To the disappointment Kerry would not support mentioning the vice-presi­ with litigation in the United be Catholic." of some, Mr. Kerry spent drilling in ANWAR in dent's daughter in this con­ States of America." Kerry This, the last of the much of his time attacking Alaska, pointing out that the text. Kerry also " believefs] seized this opportunity to debates in the series, is criti­ the President instead of dis­ amount of oil that would that... marriage is between a accuse Bush of turning "his cal to the election on cussing potential actions his come from ANWAR would man and a woman..." yet back on the wellness of November 2. The polls brother might take should he be a minuscule amount, not supports same sex unions America...and there is no before this series showed win the presidency on enough to be truly worth the and believes "the states have system. In fact, it's starting to Bush with a slight lead. The November 2. Mr. Kerry environmental damage always been able to manage fall apart not because of law­ day after the debate, ABC offered up the sound bite drilling would cause. those laws... they can man­ suits ... but because of the News/Washington Post, CBS that President Bush had Mr. Kerry's visit was per­ age them adequately." larger issue that we don't News/ New York Times, and "taken his eye off the ball" haps not what Dr.Gunter's "Do you see a need for cover Americans." CNN/USA Today/Gallup by "rushing" into invading International Security class affirmative action programs, Bush called Kerry's plan polls all showed incumbent Iraq. Sadly Mr. Kerry was had expected. This is not or have we moved far "an empty promise. It's George W. Bush and chal­ only able to recite talking entirely the fault of Mr. enough along?" asked called bait and switch...we lenger John Kerry in a dead points in discussing why Kerry as he is certainly not Schieffer. "No, Bob" Kerry have a fundamental differ­ heat, each with 47-48% of the Senator Kerry supported the foreign policy expert that shook his head, "regrettably, ence of opinion. I think gov­ voters on their side. The dealing with Saddam Senator Biden is, nor does he we have not moved far ernment-run health will lead climb in Kerry's ratings Hussein, saying that claim to be. Mr. Kerry's visit enough along." Kerry to poor-quality health, will reflects his strong perform­ Hussein was a threat who had value in that he exposed stopped just short of refer­ lead to rationing, will lead to ance in these three debates. had to be dealt with but that students to a little bit of how ring to Bush as a racist. He less choice." Kerry insisted Lack of a clear lead for Kerry again, the President had a campaign works, with sur­ decried, "This president is he is "not proposing a gov­ demonstrates that Bush, at a rushed to war with out the rogates making stops in the the first president ever, I ernment-run program." minimum, held his own. The support of the international stead of the actual candidate. think, not to meet with the One of the last questions victor of this close race may community or any sort of His visit was more campaign NAACP." Bush rebuked the in this final showdown very well be the candidate plan to win the peace after stop than educational lec­ accusation, "I met with the addressed the faith of the who has morally aligned the military part of the war ture, but it still proved to be Black Congressional Caucus men who wish to lead the himself with the most con­ was over. an interesting learning expe­ at the White House." Both masses as the next President. stituents. Analysts contend In response to the ques­ rience for Rollins students. candidates believe we What part does their faith that a win in the debates for tion by the same questioner "shouldn't have quotas." play on policy decisions? Kerry does not necessarily The Health care issue "First, my faith plays a lot — translate into victory on came to the table via a short­ a big part in my life," said a November 2, when voters O ur First age of vaccinations for the solemn Bush, "But I'm mind­ cast their articles of faith into inevitable wmter influenza ful in a free society that peo­ the ballot boxes. Homecoming A TTENTION ALL STUDENTS, FA CUL TY and STAFF! Approaches PICTURE DAY- DON'T FORGET! CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 released through e-mail in for a long time about ways the past week was the that we can increase school announcement that spirit and school pride. Last Homecoming will include spring a group of people got Homecoming Court. All together and came up with Arts and Science Students the idea to have are eligible to be on Court. Homecoming at Rollins. Finalists for King and Queen After a lot of summer meet­ will be required to go ing and some planning through a trivia challenge amongst certain campus rep­ and an interview. The top resentatives, we decided that ten finalists will be voted on if we were going to do it, this by the school, the winners to year would be good as any. be announced at the Men's President Duncan has been soccer game on October 30. very supportive throughout Events will include a r win fee to the Harden the entire process and I think Campus Scavenger Hunt, nrnelf Campus Center both the school and Dr. Student Fashion Show, on walk in the double Duncan are going to really events on Lake Virginia enjoy the excitement of new Halloween Howl, Men's and Women's soccer games, HAY: Thursday October 28fh beginnings this year." There is no charge for swimming scrimmage, vol­ TIME: 11:00am to 3:00pm students to attend the leyball games, a cover band, PLACE: Darden Lounge Homecoming Events. There and a Homecoming are certain events which are Barbecue. To look at a full being held specifically for list of events, please visit Questions? Email Tomokan(a-rollins.edu or call xl 594 http://www.rollins.edu All pictures must be taken with this photographer. students, but all are open to the entire Rollins communi­ /alumni. ty- A surprising detail just OCTOBER 22, 2004 NEWS THE SANDSPUR Students eet To Discuss Politics and the Environment | An open dis­ to the French House to talk is being talked over. their potential solutions. bring up environmental con­ cussion for stu­ about the role of the environ­ President Bush has sided Of further concern to cerns often enough, not just ment in politics and politics with business interests some was the fact that the Senator Kerry. dents and teach­ in the environment. The repeatedly in making deci­ environment has hardly Abby Dean, organizer ers concerning group was fairly partisan, sions on environmental poli­ played any role in this year's and moderator for the event, with most attendees appear­ cy. presidential race, with the said that she wanted the both politics and ing to have liberal tendencies A central theme to the candidates rarely mention­ environment to be "a non­ the environment, and most agreeing that overall discussion was how ing the environment in their partisan issue; not a was held this past President Bush had not the United States should go three debates and their Democrat or Republican served the environment well about mamtaining a balance respective environmental issue, but a human one". week. during his term in office. between business interests policies not playing a large Asked why the RoTins The discussion began by Jake Kohlman and the public interest when role in their stump speeches. Republicans did not sponsor with several people wonder­ staff reporter it comes to environmental- It was generally agreed the event along with the ing why the environment is ism. People felt that the idea upon that the war in Iraq, Rollins Democrats and SEA On Thursday, October considered such a partisan of the environment being along with an overall to give more of a bipartisan 14, the Rollins Democrats issue, with the stereotype owned by the public was emphasis on national securi­ appearance, Dean respond­ and the Society of being that those in favor of lacking, that the public did ty, had overshadowed other ed that overtures had been Enlightened Academics environmental restrictions not feel they had a stake in issues such as the environ­ made but that it could not be hosted a discussion on poli­ or laws are crazy liberals, how our environment turns ment. Several people want­ worked out. In the end, tics and the environment tree-huggers, and hippies. It out. ed Senator Kerry to make the everyone agreed that a open to all students and fac­ was pointed out that there There was also concern environment more of an thoughtful discussion had ulty. A number of students are Republicans who are that many of our country's issue in his campaign and been achieved and that a and teachers showed up, environmentalists in the policies regarding the envi­ expressed frustration that he good time had been had by drawn by the prospect of Teddy Roosevelt mold but ronment are short-sighted, had failed to do so, though all. interesting discussion and that, perhaps in the current that they are not looking out they acknowledge that the variety of snacks offered, political climate, that faction for long-term problems or politicians in general fail to Will Turkey Join the EU? • Talks concern­ ments in human rights, jus­ Enlargement Commissioner tice, police powers, and the Olli Rehn. What has been ing Turkey's economy to be seriously con­ assured is the application of entrance to the sidered for negotiations," the same standards to but some countries feel there Ankara's bid as were applied EU stir controver­ are still reforms to be made. to all other member states, sy, and a final "There is still a lot missing," including the 10 new states answer is expect­ warns Luxembourg's who joined the bloc in May, Commissioner Viviane reports CNN. ed in December. Reding. "There is still tor­ Turkey's Prime Minister ture." Recep Tayyip Erdogan by Ike Saunders CNN also observes the photo / ENHANTEDLEARNINGLCOM affirms, "Turkey has done its staff reporter religious backdrop of the TURKEY'S STRUGGLE: Turkey has tried for years to be task. Now the EU must do its accepted to the EU and policy makers are now await a decision. The European Union country as a potential prob­ task. They're the ones being reports itself that it is "an lem. "Turkish entry is con­ whole of Turkish society. though CNN reports that tested now. If we don't want institutional framework for troversial across Europe, Turkey has quite obviously "anything less than a con­ a clash of civilizations, but to the construction of a united with public opinion divided reached the levels required sensus would be seen as succeed at reconciliation, Europe. It was created after on whether the bloc should by European standards or damaging." Necessary on Turkey must take its place in World War II to unite the accept a... mainly Muslim will achieve them when the Turkey's part, Oakley the EU." Persuasive in his nations Of Europe economi­ nation...into what has been new penal code which has reports, is economic reform argument, Erdogan now cally so another war among a mainly Christian group of just been adopted comes into so that it may boast a func­ must simply wait for them would be unthink­ nations." Turkish officials, force/ he said." tioning market economy. December to roll around in able." A major organization on the other hand, claim that In the end a unanimous Halting Turkish migrant order to observe what deci­ composed of many countries "their country could form a decision for the recommen­ labor is a suggestion posed sions the EU may—or may also comes with many bene­ bridge between Muslim dation is not necessary, by incoming EU not—make. fits of security and economic countries and Europe." unity, so it's no surprise that All in all, however, there Turkey is next in line to join is discussion of beginning theEU. entry talks among the EU. There is hesitation, how­ Oakley asserts, "The actual ever, among the EU commis­ invitation to start negotiat­ sioners as to whether or not ing must come from a sum­ allowing Turkey to join the mit meeting of EU leaders on European Union would be a December 17." Though no desired move. "Several com­ vote has been taken, reports missioners have expressed the Associated Press, one EU skepticism about allowing in official claims the decision to a secular Muslim nation start talks was reached by a with a weak economy and a "large consensus". EU questionable human rights Commission President record," reports CNN, Romano Prodi speaks to whose projected popula­ Turkey's advancement tion would be the largest in toward an EU-agreeable the EU by 2025 at 80 million state. CNN reports, "He told to 85 million people." The a news converence that a European Commission con- major process of democratic dudes that "Turkey had reform was under way made sufficient improve­ which had mobilized the HE SANDSPUR IT Mass Graves Investigated • In a search for that here Saddam Hussein lending weight to the belief they had been bulldozed in. executed and buried his that this is not an ordinary Saddam Hussein is evidence for the Kurd victims. The investiga­ grave site, which tend to expected to stand trial for upcoming trial tion of the area commenced contain male soldiers. One crimes against humanity in the hopes of gathering horrifying discovery was the and many are labeling his against Saddam evidence to use in a future body of a mother clinging to murder of the Kurds geno­ Hussein, investi­ trail of Saddam Hussein, her baby, the infant shot cide. Genocide is defined as gators begin which the Iraqi Special through the head and its an attempt to eliminate or Tribunal is preparing. mother the face. Kehoe stat­ limit the population of a par­ unearthing a mass The bodies are said to be ed of the findings, "I've been ticular religious, ethnic, grave in Iraq. the remains of Kurds killed doing grave sites for a long national, or racial group, and during Hussein's attacks on time, but I've never seen the Kurds are of a different by Brittany Lee the group from 1987-1988. anything like this, women nationality. It is believed news editor that Hussein used murder, While in power, Hussein photo/ABCNEWS.COM and children executed for no Last week investigators was responsible for forcing REIGN OF TERROR: apparent reason." In addi­ relocation, and ethnic cleans­ began unearthing a mass Kurds out of their land by Saddam Hussein may face tion, he concluded from the ing to limit the Kurdish pop­ grave near Hatra, a northern sending in hundreds of charges of genocide. placement of the bodies in ulation and with evidence Iraqi village. The area has thousands of Arabs to com­ paign in 1988, Hussein killed the trenches, which were not mounting he could face been labeled Iraq's "killing pel their departure. During thousands of Kurds in a lined up as it is typically extreme charges in the as yet fields" because it is believed his alleged "Anfel" cam- mustard gas attack. Some found in mass graves, that to be set trial. groups estimate Kurd death totals throughout Hussein's TURKEY reign of power to nearly 50,000. • IVIosui According to Greg Kehoe, a U.S. lawyer appointed to work with the Iraqi Special Tribunal, the bodies from Hussein's attacks are buried in nine trenches in a dry river bed. The site-is estimated to con­ tain at least 300 bodies, but many predict uncovering thousands. So far 120 bodies have been removed. The bodies unearthed included photo / CNN.COM women, unborn babies, and photo / MSN.C0M EXHUMING BODIES: Greg Kehoe works with the. Iraq Special children still clutching toys, SITE OF THE GRAVES: Near Hatra, in northern Iraq, investi­ Tribunal to uncover the bodies from the Hatra mass graves. gators are unearthing nine trenches of mass graves. The Supreme Court Debates T e e Exec t i o n s • The Supreme younger teen received life in stated, "The death penalty is Thomas, and Chief Justice votes in this decision. prison, but the court sen­ reserved for the worst of the William H. Rehnquist. Two years ago, the Court Court is deeply tenced Simmons to death. worse. It is not just for Those against it are Justices debated a similar case when divided over the However, just one year ago, adults. It doesn't matter Ruth Bader Ginsberg, John it ruled 6 to 3 that the execu­ controversial issue Missouri's highest court how old the killer is. What Paul Stevens, David Souter, tion of the mentally retarded overturned the sentence and matters is that your loved and Stephen Breyer. was unconstitutional. The of executing re-sentenced Simmons to life one is gone." Others firmly Ginsberg has stated the Roper v. Simmons case will teenage murder­ most likely be determined ers. by whether or not juvenile Executing executions are seen as "cruel by Erika Batey . and unusual punishment," a news editor juvenile violation of the Eighth Amendment. Seth P. The Supreme Court was offenders Waxman, representing deeply divided last week Since 1990, juvenile offenders Simmons, has also argued when the issue of teen mur­ are known to have been executed in only seven countries, including that new medical and psy­ derers being executed was the United States. chological studies of teen brought about. Nineteen States that allow death immaturity have shown that states currently permit juve­ penalty for minors juvenile executions ai"e nile executions, including M Minimum age 16 unjust. "We are literally Florida. However, only O Minimum age 17 alone in the world," he stat­ three states—, Virginia, £3 Executed juvenile ed, referring to the many and Oklahoma—have execut­ offenders) since 1973 Other nations that have executed other countries around the ed teen murderers in the juveniles since 1990 Note: Since execution in 1993. Missouri world that have barred teen past ten years. raised minimum age to 18 • China • Iran • Pakistan • Congo • Nigeria • Yemen executions. The case that raised this Source: Death Penalty Information Center (U.S.) Graphic: Pat Carr © 2004 KRT Countries overseas have controversial issue to the surface is the Roper v. expressed great interest in in prison without parole. state the execution of juve­ dividing line between adults Simmons case. In 1993, sev­ this particular case, includ­ The ruling sparked a niles is unconstitutional and and children is 18. That is enteen-year-old Christopher ing the European Union that strong controversy. Family should be rejected in the the age "to vote, to sit on Simmons of Missouri, has signed briefs for Mr- and friends of the victims United States. juries, to serve on the mili­ Simmons. The United States accompanied by a younger traveled to Washington to Among the supporters of tary," she has said. Justices and Somalia are currently teen, forced a woman into a protest. Dianne Clements, juvenile executions are Sandra Day O'Connor and the only two nations that van and threw her off a president of a victims' rights Supreme Court Justices Anthony M. Kennedy are have not formally renounced bridge to drown. The group called Justice for All, Antonin Scalia and Clarence expected to be the swing the execution of juveniles. OCTOBER 22,2004 HOLT NEWS THE SANDSPUR Grad School Team Effort Job vs Calling II • MACCT stu­ • The Career Keep it going. dents learn about A couple years ago, I Coach delves worked with a student who teams while help­ deeper into a was very unhappy in her ing community current work. She appeared choice facing skeptical about the value of organization. many students. the journaling assignment by Kathleen Albert but agreed to' "give it a try". by Marian Cacciatore contributing writer As we continued to work columnist together over several Ask a graduate student . _ _ _ _ _ pfata I KHMBEF.L E hast week, Katie '06 months, it became clear to' to describe a course. ADRESSING CONCERNS: MACCT students, Frank Rrtti and posed the question about both of us she was gaining Chances are classroom lec­ Jennifer Poynter, lead a focus group session. finding her "'Calling''. We real insight through her jour­ tures, assigned readings, "Working with Michael Executive Director of NCCJ, included the quote by naling. She was able to see and exams will dominate o Freeman and NCCJ brought said the projects the MACCT authors Richard Lieder and patterns of achievements their answer. But at Rollins a new outlook to service- students completed could David Shapiro from the and activities where- College things are different, learning and volunteering" not have come at a better book Whistle While You Work experienced real joy .and sat­ This year, the Holt Masters said Project Manager and time for his organization. "While a calling runs isfaction. • The' journa of Arts in Corporate MACCT student Brie Turek. For the last couple of through our whole lives, we also allowed her' to examine Communication and "Our MACCT group real- months, the organization has are not called once for life. her current unhappiness in a Technology (MACCT) class ized not only the importance seen some lows, induding a Responding to our call is different light She gained of 2005 have applied what of giving back to the com- fund deficit and the loss of something we do every day. clarity about what was miss­ they have learned in the miunity, but how easy it is to some long term contributing Calling breaks down into ing in her work and the ele­ classroom to a real-life situa­ apply individual skill sets sponsors. But already, the. daily choices. In respond­ ments in her current role tion, with a senice4eaming for the greater good of the organization has benefited ing, we ask ourselves again that contributed to her dis­ project to benefit a local non­ cornrnunity. Our group from this year's MACCT and again," How can I con­ satisfaction profit organization. pulled together and learned class. They received five sistently give my gifts Even though she was Students enrolled in the so much not only about serv- scholarships for the youth away." miserable in her job, she was "Corporate Coinmunication ice-learning but also group group after the youth career- This week we will look a single mother and did not and Work Teams" course dynamics." services workshop, and are at the question: How do 1 have the luxury to just give were divided into five teams Two groups spent time hoping to attract more fund- uncover my calling? her notice and leave. that worked with the local wifh the organization's ing. "The opportunity given The first step is to recog­ Through her journaling, National Conference for youth group, conducting to NCCJ through the projects nize that for many of us, however, she was challenged Community & Justice focus groups and career by these talented groups of understanding our calling to change her perspective (NCCJ) chapter. This" is a service workshops, while students cannot be meas­ does not mean that we will while she explored other nation-wide organization another developed a new ured in terms of financial gain immediate insight on employment options. She that fights bias, racism, and website to help market gain. This dedicated group the formal job title, ideal job was amazed at how much bigotry in order to promote a MCCJ's goals and services, approached the process with description or even the this one decision allowed her more inclusive community. and provide contact infor- both their heads and their career path that we should to feel a renewed sense of Having studied .and focused mation. hearts. The final outcomes seek. Indeed, for most enthusiasm and energy. She on team dynar roup The focus group was of their hard work will show adults, the path leading to did have some control? And, interaction, and coinrnunica- conducted to gauge each that. The other gift we our "ideal job" is more elu­ while it took her almost 5 tions strategies all semester, young person's ideas and received was the gift of serv­ sive, and often our job selec­ months to make a successful the Rollins College MACCT thoughts on the meaning of ice, which many will contin­ tion is the result of a-focus on transition to a new job, she students were asked to success, overcoming obsta- ue to share with us. As their practical requirements (such reported that her chronic job research the organization cles, and other topics regard- own journey continues with as salary requirements, loca­ unhappiness began to lift and create a project to help ing self worth and values. MCCJ, I am hopeful they will tion, work hours etc). once she decided to take that NCCJ. The career-service training be as transformed as we Instead, clarifying a call­ first step. Taking that first step was the turning point One team enhanced the focused on topics such as have been because they were ing is more about being dear efficiency of the office in "Resume Do's and Don'ts," a part of our being" said about your own special gifts Where are you in the transferring all hard and soft "How to do an active job Executive Director, Michael and talents. Uncovering journey? Are you unhappy copy documents to electron­ search," and ''Winning Job Freeman. these gifts and deriding how in your current work role? ic and PDF format, and also Interviews." "It was so great On Saturday, October to use them is a process that Have you taken the time to developing an e-newsletter to see the kids interact with 16th each group showcased can begin with journaling. stop and reflect on the situa­ tion? Are you aware of your template. "To be able to help us and participate," said their service-learning project Start with listing those activ­ special gifts and talents? I a group of people that are so MACCT student Ioana poster at the annual confer­ ities, which meet two basic challenge you to consl: obviously passionate about Giurca. "They are all so ence of the Florida requirements: Activities that journaling as a way to begin what they're doing has made bright and I really feel like I Communication you enjoy doing and that you your quest me feel very good" said was able to learn a lot and Association. Eh". Sue Easton, domett. Project Manager and really make a difference." who teaches Corporate How far back should In preparation for MACCT student Jeremy The final group brought Communication and Work you go? As far back as neces­ next column, I will be around campus acting as a Good. back to life the web site ded­ Teams in the MACCT pro­ sary! When I started my own "roving reporter". I want to Another group devel­ icated to the local NCCJ gram said, "This semester journaling, I was amazed listen to your feedback and oped a sales and marketing chapter, which displays fiie MACCT class worked in how consistently the themes insights on how you view information on the events teams to provide some out­ of my calling ran tfmaugfioiit strategy for NCCJ in hopes this whole discussion of "tiie brin«Hng more name and progTainming this standing service to trie Mf childhood into adult- NCCJ. The products they noou. caUT So, stay tuned- In the recognition and sponsorship organization offers the coin- meantime, feel free to call or to the local chapter, munity. Michael Freeman, delivered were extremely In Whistle While You professional and will impact Wbsdk, the author- jest email me if you have some this important on-profit that we begin a Calling . "Jights to share. Also organization for y- Journal g Journal is remember that Career come. I v ' proud to be m personal place to Msten, sort Services is here to provn a part of this, effort.' through, our feelings, analyze support and "compar For more information our umrmm.gs and get iieis jfer throughout your journey. about the NCCJ in the Do you ha "jestion Greater-Orlando region, log for Marian? Email her at onto wwwjiccj orlando .org s also encourage the mcacciatore@rollins. e c or call the office at 407-481- reader to' consider three She guarantees that aM ques- 8020 ext 18. The NCCJ pro­ nnportant elements of jour- tions wifl be responded tc vides diversity training to individually or ir 'iil- MISSION ACCOMPLISHED: MACCT students and the youth both youth and adult clients tnmi. of NCCJ, celebrate their accomplishment after receiving cer­ in Central Florida. Keep it short. tificatesfor participatin g to the career-services workshop. OCTOBER 22, 2004

Liar, Liar, Campaign on Fir Bush and Kerry in the three thing that's close to your by Mark Bartschi Many citizens quickly One of the best and most presidential debates. . If heart, or if a statistic that for­ managing editor reach a point where they no easily accessible among you're looking to make a merly appalled you turns It's a well-known fact longer listen to or care about these is the Annenberg decision based on which one out to be bogus, it may make that politicians lie. Both anything a politician says Political Fact Check, spon­ lies more, you may be disap­ you think twice about who George W. Bush and John because they have lost all sored by the University of you endorse. Kerry have been known on trust in politicians. Pennsylvania. This nonparti­ pointed—they both have The full text of the many occasions to exagger­ Well, this week, we have san, unbiased source equally poor track records. excerpts below as well as ate or even make up facts a solution. There are organi­ debunks all sorts of lies and Why is this information many articles on TV political and statistics that are mis­ zations whose sole purpose exaggerations made by both useful, then? It all comes ads can be found at leading or downright false. is to research and evaluate candidates. down to what issues are Annenberg's web site, If you think your candidate claims made by candidates This week, we take a most important to you. If a doesn't do it, read on. based solely on facts. close look at claims made by candidate lied about some­ www. f actcheck. or g.

MORE AT| Debate 2 Debate 3 factcheck.org Foreign Policy Town Hail Domestic Policy Bush's False Quote Bush's Timber-Growing Company Wrong on Tax Cuts The President misquoted Kerry's position on Bush got a laugh when he scoffed at Kerry's Bush could hardly have been farther off base how quickly troops might be withdrawn from contention that he had received $84 from "a when he said most of his tax cuts "went to low- Iraq. Bush claimed Kerry once said "I'll have timber company." Said Bush, "I own a timber and middle-income Americans." That's just not them out of there in six months," which is false. company? That's news to me." true. In fact, the nonpartisan Tax Policy Center Kerry complained, "he's misled us again." recently calculated that most of the tax cuts - In fact, according to his 2003 financial disclo­ 53% to be exact - went to the highest -earning What Kerry actually said was that he believed sure form, Bush does own part interest in 10% of US individuals and families. Those most he could "significantly reduce" US troop levels "LSTF, LLC", a limited-liability company organ­ affluent Americans got an average tax cut of in Iraq within six months of taking office — not ized "for the purpose of the production of trees $7,661. at all the same thing as having all troops "out for commercial sales." of there." Wrong on Osama "They're Working" Bush stumbled when he denied making some Al Qaeda Bush defended his opposition to importing remarks about Osama bin Laden that Kerry had The President said twice that "75 percent" of al cheaper, price-controlled drugs from Canada, accurately paraphrased. In fact, Bush said Qaeda leaders have been "brought to justice." saying another way to make drugs cheaper is almost exactly what Kerry quoted him as say­ But as The Associated Press reported Oct. 1, "to get our seniors to sign up to these drug dis­ ing. It was in a news conference at the White Bush was referring to the deaths or arrests of count cards, and they're working." But in fact House on March 13, 2002: "Well, as I say, we 75 percent of bin Laden's network at the time they're not working nearly as well as originally haven't heard much from him. And I wouldn't of the September 11 attacks - not those who advertised. The Associated Press reported necessarily say he's at the center of any com­ are running the terrorist organization today. that of the 7 million poor seniors who are eligi­ mand structure. And, again, I don't know where The AP also reported that the CIA said earlier ble for the card and a $600 subsidy, only 1.3 he is. I - I'll repeat what I said. I truly am not in the year two-thirds of those leaders are million have actually signed up to receive the that concerned about him." gone; at his acceptance speech in September, discount. Bush increased his count to three-fourths Wrong on Flu Vaccine based on unreleased intelligence data. Raising Taxes It's not true, as Bush claimed, that "we took the Bush said Kerry voted 98 times to "raise taxes" right action" in blocking "contaminated" influen­ (0 Statistical Stumble during his 19-year Senate career. But as we za vaccine from entering the US. Actually, it was Bush said that 10 million people had registered reported Aug. 30, the Bush campaign's list of the British and not the US that blocked ship­ to vote in the coming presidential election in votes includes 43 votes for budget measures ment. The British Medicines and Healthcare Afghanistan, which he called a "phenomenal that merely set targets for taxes without actual­ products Regulatory Agency, according to an statistic." But that's a disputed figure. Human ly legislating changes to the tax code. And it Oct. 6 news release, suspended the license of Rights Watch issued a report Sept. 29 citing counts multiple votes on the same bills, includ­ Chiron Corp., the manufacturer of approximate­ "widespread multiple registration of voters." It ing 16 votes on the 1993 Clinton package of ly 50% of the U.S. supply. said the 10 million figure is probably inflated. tax increases and spending cuts.

Kerry's $200 Billion Exaggeration Underfunded by $28 Billion? Wrong on Pell Grants Kerry continued to refer to "the cost" of the Iraq Kerry claimed the "the president has under­ Kerry claimed the Bush administration had cut war as $200 billion, when it fact the cost to funded [the No Child Left Behind law] by $28 Pell Grants for low-income students to attend date is just over $120 billion, according to billion," but that's an opinion and not a fact. college. Bush said Pell Grants have been budget officials. Kerry is counting money that Actually, funding for the federal Department of increased by a million students. Bush was cor­ has been appropriated to be spent in the fiscal Education grew a whopping 58% under Bush rect. year that started Friday, Oct. 1. Much of the during his first three years, and Bush proposed money Kerry counts has not even been another 5% increase for the fiscal year that Department of Education figures show the num­ requested formally by the Bush administration, began Oct. 1, including sizeable increases in ber of Pell Grants awarded the year before and is only an estimate of what will be sought spending for children from low-income families Bush took office was 3.9 million. The number sometime in the coming year, to be spent later. and for special education for disabled children. grew to 5.1 million for the most recent academ­ ic year - an increase of 1.3 million, actually. Tora Bora Outsourcing Forced to Retire? Kerry said U.S. forces allowed Osama bin Kerry claimed, as he had in the first debate, Wrong on The Black Caucus Laden to escape in 2001 during the battle at that the Army's Chief of Staff, Gen. Eric K. Kerry wrongly claimed Bush "hasn't met with Tora Bora in Afghanistan because the adminis­ Shinseki, was forced to retire for saying before the Black Congressional Caucus." He garbled tration "outsourced" fighting to Afghan "war­ the invasion of Iraq that many more troops the organization's name, for one thing. It's actu­ lords." Actually, it's never been clear whether were needed than the administration was plan­ ally the Congressional Black Caucus, made up bin Laden actually was at Tora Bora. ning to send. But the administration didn't of 39 African-American members of the House. It is true that military leaders strongly suspect­ force General Shinseki to retire. In fact, The And in fact, Bush met with the caucus a few ed bin Laden was there, and it is also true that Washington Times reported Shinseki's plans days after taking office, on Jan. 31, 2001. the Pentagon relied heavily on Afghan forces to retire nearly a year before his Feb. 25, 2003 to take on much of the fighting at Tora Bora in testimony. The Times article was published Wrong on the Surplus an effort to reduce US casualties. But Kerry April 19, 2002. Kerry claimed Bush "has taken a $5.6 trillion overstates the case by stating flatly that "we surplus and turned it into deficits as far as the had him surrounded." Job Loss eye can see." But the country never actually Kerry misled when he claimed the economy had a $5.6 trillion surplus. The projected sur­ No Nukes has lost 1.6 million jobs under Bush. It is true plus Kerry was referring to was a 10-year figure Kerry misspoke when he asserted that Bush is that figures released earlier in the day show that was already made dubious by a weakening spending "hundreds of millions of dollars to the economy is still down by 1.6 million private economy and a pent-up Congressional urge to research bunker-busting nuclear weapons" sector jobs since Bush took office, but the drop spend. The largest annual surplus actually $f when in fact the budget for research on that in total payroll employment - including teach­ ized was $236 billion in fiscal year 2000, whiC weapon is less that $35 million. ers, firemen, policemen and other federal, ended a month before Bush was elected. state and local government employees - is * down by much less than that - 821,000. OCTOBER 22, 2004 •FEATURES THE SANDSPUR Ask The Fox The Fox Returns to Answer More Rollins Students Questions Do you have a question for The Fox? 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Hurry Into Career Services to sio,n up 501 ML Orlando Ave ON THE K-MART Visit us on the web at Waiter Park Shopping Center) x www.rolHns.edu/careerservices THE SANDSPUR FEATURES OCTOBER 22,2004 The Annual Family Takeover them." most popu­ • Faculty have Indeed, activities will fill lar events, ©2002 Shannon Burns alot in store for the weekend from early though, the those attending Friday morning until ice-cream Sunday afternoon. A regis­ social will be Family Weekend tration packet sent out to all at 3:30pm. this year. families will provide more This event is information on these activi­ usually a lot by Karina Mc Cabe ties, and they allow parents of fun and it features editor to sign up for the ones that tends to Screaming children rush they wish to participate in. draw the all over campus, while However, if your family has biggest audi­ groups of lost people crowd not received a package, then ence of fami­ around the campus map at contact Ms. Kaufmann at lies. It is here Mills Lawn. Campus Safety (407) 646-2234 or by email families and rush around trying to catch ([email protected]). faculty can as many people as possible The school prefers to receive informally without decals or visitor all registration packages interact with parking passes, and all the back by October 29, but as one another. while maintenance is Kaufmann states "I love to Also on attempting to keep some get registration packages in Friday, and semblance of order. No, it is early, but it's never too late to for the first not move in day. It is time register—no one will be time ever, for Family Weekend again. turned away." D r On the weekend of Once parents have Greenberg November 5-7, approximate­ signed in at the Alumni will be spon­ ly two hundred and seventy House, they will receive a soring a Rollins families will invade Family Weekend tote bag, Sabbath din­ campus to participate in the which will include a campus ner. Dr. Must so you know: the D's stand for 'Darn good' much-anticipated weekend map, event tickets, Arthur 1 hosted by the college. The nametags, and information Blumenthal, and the F% mean lafoulous ^ majority of these are fresh­ about the events that they the director man families; however, they have signed up for. The pro­ of the photo / SHANNONBURNS.COMn"OON399+.6IF represent students from each grams for the weekend are Cornell Fine PARENT-TEACHER MEETINGS: Warning - faculty may have a different story to tell your parents. of the four years. Last year, listed on both the registra­ A r t s students' relatives came tion package as well as the Museum, will also be host­ For President Dr. Lewis lum. These classroom ses­ from thirty-two states across Rollins website (see "Family ing a first-time event during Duncan, however, the entire sions differ each year in the country, as well as sever­ Weekend" on the college the weekend. On Saturday Family Weekend will be a order to present a wide vari­ al countries. homepage), and they are he will guide families on a new experience. On ety of faculty to parents who For students whose par­ usually well received. This tour of the campus art, Saturday November 6, he attend Family Weekend ents live nearby, visiting year, just like last, parents which will highlight chapel will lead a discussion to every year. Dr. Farkhash has Rollins for Family Weekend will be able to attend sched­ artwork, Rollins' Spanish update parents on the col- done his session before is not really a big deal. uled classes with their stu­ colonial style architecture, lege's developments under though, and parents Sophomore Vicki Watson dents on Friday morning. and sculptures on campus. his new administration. The remarked that it was fun, puts it into perspective as Following this, parents can One important sculpture program will also comprise engaging, and highly she states, "I guess it's differ­ meet with the students' fac­ will most likely include of general information ses­ informative. All four ses­ ent for out of state people [to ulty advisor, but if they wish Michael Steiner's "Barbaric," sions detailing how students sions are evenly registered visit] because they don't see to do so, they will need to which is located close to the can become more involved for at this point. their parents that often, but register for this by October Olin Library entrance. Event in Rollins activities, student Most first-year students for people whose parents 22. Later in the day there will coordinators expect this personal responsibility, and are looking forward to their live only twenty minutes be a campus walking tour event will be very popular, sound academic planning. parents coming to visit them away, like me, there isn't and an information session considering it is replacing More interestingly, how­ for the weekend, as it is an really a point to them com- held by Associate Dean of the usual tour of the Cornell ever, there will be classroom opportunity for them to ing." the Faculty, Dr. Hoyt Edge. Fine Arts Museum. The sessions held for parents that share their new, independ Nonetheless, the pro­ .This session will be particu­ museum is a source of pride will showcase faculty. Four ent~life with their parents gram coordinator, Ms. Lee larly useful for first-year stu­ for the college, but it is cur­ professors, including Dr. Raeann Greco, '07, is enthu­ Kaufmann, thinks this week­ dents' parents, as it details rently undergoing consider­ Lairson, Dr. Connie May siastic about the weekend end is important for all fam­ how to make appropriate able renovation (a four mil­ Fowler, Dr. Farkash, and Dr. and shares that "My parents ilies, including those that class choices and how to lion dollar project) until Singer, will feature their area are really excited about this, live nearby. In a telephone graduate on time. One of the 2005. of the liberal arts curricu- and I'm really excited about interview, Kaufmann states, Make sure your parents register for Family Weekend ASAP! this because now my parents "I encourage parents to can meet my teachers and come, of course, they can Contact Ms. Lee Kaufmann at (407) 646-2234 or at see what I do in an average come and visit at any time, [email protected] if your parents have not already received their day." If your family has not but it's nice to come when we yet registered, make sure have activities planned for registration packet. that they do so. Confused By All The Corn • City of Mount erally "get lost" in a field of country became free. All in Scott's Country Market. A because it takes anywher Dora hosting corn. all, this maze is full of educa­ picnic area is also available. from 1 to 3 hours to find all Built around the theme tional value. The maze opened as of the stations and comply giant, American - of the American Revolution, The maze, surrounded October 1 and will run the maze. Revolution this Maze Quest® maze by all its signature games through November 28. The Anyone interested in this made of corn is in the shape themed maze. and fun, is great family cost is $8 for adults 17 and fun activity only thirty mfr of an eagle. There are thou­ entertainment. There is even older, and $6 for kids 4-16 utes north of Orlando can sands of feet in this maze to a mini maze for the younger years old. contact Rebecca Ryan by hef by Caroline Ogle explore. Stations along the staff reporter adventurers. It is recommended to email, rebecca@longandscot' way and special game sheets 5 Shopping, hay rides, and bring sunscreen, a hat, tfarms.com. Individuals a In Mount Dora, at Scott's help give clues and historical nature walks are just the drinks, and comfortable well as groups are welco^ Country Market, you can lit­ information about how our beginning of all the fun in walking shoes for the maze to take on this challenge. OCTOBER 22, 2004 THE SANDSPUR

You'll Never Superman Forever • Christopher 30 many of our dreams it first seem Forget The Reeve was arguably more of impossible, then they seem improbable, First! a hero in his life and then when m summon the wilt, thei | Come show after Superman. soon become inevitable." your school spirit by Jessica Estes asst. entertainment editor •• Christopher Heeoe at events during Christopher Reeve, who as diabetes, Alzheimer's, and Rollins' first annu­ died last Sunday at the age Parkinson's disease. al Homecoming of 52, demonstrated heroism Embryonic stem cells far surpassing that of his used in research most often Week. famous television character. come from embryos left over His horseback riding after in vitro fertilization Monday IS accident nine years ago frac­ procedures. When cultured P.J. Day: dress in your best pajama's and win a tured the top two vertebrae in the laboratory, the eggs prize! Judging at 12:30 pm in front of CCC. in his neck and damaged his can theoretically multiply Alumni House Kick-off: Dress day winner spinal cord. The devastating indefinitely. By altering the photo / ABCNEWSSTORE.COM announced. incident left Reeve para­ contents of certain proteins, Tuesday 26 lyzed from the neck down. scientists can make the cells time in bringing up the Doctors originally estimated develop into new heart, stem-cell debate after Super Hero Day: dress as your favorite super a life expectancy of seven bone, nerve or other cells. Reeve's death. Kerry men­ hero and win a prize! Judging at 12:30 pm in years due to the nature of the This technology could be tioned Reeve by name in the front of CCC. injury. Reeve could have revolutionary in the treat- second Presidential debate Homecoming Court voting: ballots in mailbox, easily given up on life, but while denouncing Bush's drop off at CCC info desk. instead he used his injury to stem cell policy. In addition, Banner Decorating Contest: Mills Lawn at become a powerful Edwards, at a rally in Iowa 6pm, Dress day winner announced. spokesman and advocate for said, "If we do the work that Wednesday 2 7 medical adyancements relat­ we can do in this country, the Twin Day: Find your long lost twin and win a ed to spinal chord injuries work that we will do when John Kerry is president, peo­ prize! Judging at 12:30 pm. and paralysis. ple like Christopher Reeve Storefront Decorations Contest: On Park Reeve founded the will get up out of that wheel­ Avenue, sponsored by SGA Senate. Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation, which funds photo / SYPTER-WEB.COM/GEEKYFILES chair and walk again." Talent Show: Dave's Downunder at 8 pm research towards developing ment of numerous diseases. Reeve failed to realize brought to you by ACE. Sign-up and you could treatments and cures for Reeve criticized the strict his dreams of walking again, be the opening act for Gavin DeGraw!!! Dress paralysis caused by spinal limits implemented by the but hopefully his efforts will day winner announced. cord injury and central nerv­ Bush administration and allow others to one day be Thursday 2 8 ous system disorders. In just constantly voiced the impor­ able to do so. Stem cell Decade Day: Take a trip through time and win a few years time, the founda­ tance for more develop­ research, however, is still in a prize! Judging at 12:30 pm in front of CCC. tion gave twenty-two mil­ ments in the field. The its early days and its poten­ Democratic candidates, tial is yet to be realized. Rollins Wet N' Wild: Lake Virginia at 4 pm, lion dollars in research however, did not waste any Dress day winner announced. grants to some of the world's best neuroscientists. F r i d ay 2 9 Along with his wife, School Colors Day: Show your school spirit. Dana, Reeve also opened the The One Battle of the Years. Mills Lawn at 5:30 pm, Christopher and Dana Reeve Sign-up to represent your class, the winning Paralysis Resource Center in Undecided Voter class will be the First Ever to dominate Rollins! New Jersey. The Center is Volleyball Game: at 7 pm in the Alfond Sport devoted to helping para­ Tlte candidates squared off to trade their blows Center. lyzed people live more inde­ Homecoming Dance: Location to be Revealed pendently. Through the While champing for the signal to begin. at 10 pm. Quality of Life Grants pro­ gram, his organizations have Homecoming Court presented: Limo Shuttle awarded more than one mil­ The anchor scanned the questions he would pose boarding in front of Sutton, Lyman, Cross, lion dollars to other estab­ Elizabeth. lishments that help people And wondered if they'd help his man to win. Saturday 3 0 learn to function with their Halloween Howl: Mills Lawn at 12 pm until 3 disabilities. The audience sat silent on their hands, pm Reeve dedicated his life Instructed not to cheer or interfere, Men's Soccer Game: Sandspur Field at 2pm, to improving the lives of oth­ During Halftime Homecoming Court "King ers. His work, however, did Though, sea to sea, the country-wide grand­ and Queen" announced. not end with his numerous charitable organizations. Volleyball Game: Alfond Sports Center at 4 Reeve was a powerful lobby­ stands pm ist for changes in govern­ Women's Soccer Game: Sandspur Field at 7 ment policies related to med­ Were rowdily popping corn and guzzling beer pm ical research. In a 1998 inter­ Kiss the Pig: During the half-time show of view with The Associated In the vicinity of their TVs. Press Reeve stated, "I con­ the women's soccer game. These citizens were rooting for their guy, Sunday 3 1 sider myself a spokesman All Campus BBQ: Mills Lawn at 12 pm, for people who can't call the President or a Senator or tes­ Eager to hear a spiel designed to please brought to you by the Alumni Association tify before Congress." Volleyball Game. Alfond Sports Center at 2 His most controversial Tlteir preconceptions, whether truth or lie. pm cause was stem cell research. Class Spirit Competition: During Volleyball Reeve was a forefront Yet all the reason for this hokey show Game, come out and show us that your class is endorser of the potential r the REAL powerhouse and win the first ever benefits of stem cell research Was where one Undecided s vote would go. Homecoming Spirit Trophy!! The more students in eventually curing paraly­ the better! sis and other illnesses, such By J? Can NorcCs trom OTHE SANDSPUR £nlcHalnMcnt OCTOBER 22, 2004 Team America: World Police • Kermit the Frog Parker), a Broadway star, to lar scene, Hans Blix asks use his acting skills in order Kim Jong II if he can inspect is out and the new to infiltrate the terrorist net­ his weapons. When Kim crude Team works and save the world. Jong II replies no, Blix threat­ It doesn't look like much sitting on the side of He is initially reluctant but is ens that the U.N. will be very the road—a very cute and unassuming place. But America puppets persuaded by a feeling of angry and send North Korea if you venture just down Aloma, past Semoran take center stage. patriotism and an urge to an angry letter. Hollywood use his talent for a greater actors and actresses, includ­ (436), then you will find Jeremiah's, a little place by Erika Batey good. ing , Susan with delicious frosty treats. asst. news editor Gary and the team's first Sarandon, Tim Robbins, and Not only do they have a wide variety of Italian Hilarious and offensive, mission takes them to Cairo, Matt Damon of the "Film ice flavors, but for those poor college student Team America: World Police is Egypt where a high-speed Actors Guild (F.A.G.)" are car and motorcycle chase also heavily satirized and moments that most everyone has, they have very one of the funniest movies currently in theatres, and through the desert takes poked fun at for being self- affordable prices. If you're looking for a casual could easily be considered place. As with many of the righteous. Even Michael first date, someplace simple to just sit with a one of the greatest political team's other missions, mis­ Moore makes an appear­ snack and chat, or a nice outing for your little satire movies of our times. siles are launched recklessly, ance. brothers and sisters to tag along, then Jeremiah's Directed by Trey Parker and missing the terrorists and Several songs add to the Matt Stone, directors of wreaking havoc on the coun­ humor of the movie, includ­ is the place for you. South Park, the movie is try instead (in addition to ing a theme song entitled You can sit at the picnic tables and benches to acted out entirely with pup­ blasting a few pyramids). "America, f— yeah." A enjoy the pets. Shameless and some­ Team America expresses soliloquy by Kim Jong II is beauty that is times crude, it pokes fun neither support for liberals, also amusing and even and satirizes every aspect of or conservatives. Instead, it somewhat moving. the day or the the War of Terror and shamelessly shows no dis­ Overall, the movie yummy-ness America's position in the cretion of whom it satirizes. makes for an extremely that is the world. Kim Jong II, the leader of entertaining night. With all mint choco- Team America is a North Korea, is the villain of the seriousness and fear in the movie. The directors the world today, a satirical laty Scoop police force dedicated to maintaining global peace depict Hans Blix and the movie like this that pokes Froggy Frog. and bringing freedom to the United Nations as weak and fun at all sides and nations is Not willing world. Wherever the terror­ incompetent. In one particu­ needed. to stop? ists are, from Paris to Cairo to the Panama Canal; Team That's ok! America flies in with heli­ You don't copters and planes bearing have to walk the emblem of an eagle with photo / LWALMART.COM up to the a globe clipped in its beak window; there's also a drive-thru window for and the slogan "We protect, we serve, we care." those of you that are on the go but absolutely Operating from secret need the G trus Twist for your day to be complete. chambers in Mount Are you in the mood for more traditional Rushmore, the team's intelli­ treats? They have soft serve ice cream in the orig­ gence reveals that an evil dictator is supplying inal vanilla, chocolate, and swirl flavors. Want to weapons of mass destruc­ take a walk on the wild side? How about some tion to terrorists in an effort

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photo / NATALIE WYATT been less than stellar for drifted from its roots into LOW PRICES GREAT ICES: This is where a cut line goes. R.E.M.; they released Up, a more experimental territory. Make it short and snappy, and fill it up across the picture. blend of moments of aching The album does feature ORIGINAL KINGS OF OCTOBER 22, 2004 £ntciHalntHent THE SANDSPUR Less Than Jake, More Than Most • Less Than Jake produces a compi­ lation album of lesser known sin­ gles. by Katie Pederson asst. sports editor Straight out of Gainesville, the horn filled, punk rock jammers of Less Than Jake are back at it photo / KILLERM0VIES.COM again, this time with the may be over, but its stars con­ compilation album, B is for. tinue to shine at every awards shows and movie B-sides. B-sides is a twisted photo / LESSTHANJAKE.COM premiere. See if you can match each celeb with look at some of Less Than FLORIDA STARS: Releasing their B-Sides album filled with Jake's lesser known singles. punk and rock and crude lyrics. the necklace she showed up wearing. Many of the B-sides tracks disappoint the fans with the without the warped artistic could originally not be B-sides, breaking out the flavor that made them found outside of Europe same energy-filled punk famous? The boys got inven­ until this release. The album rock flavor that has made tive this time, playing off the coincides with the recent them famous. As always, the whole pre-school pounded addition of Less Than Jake to band jams out to their animal alphabet as shown by the Project Revolution Tour favorite antiauthoritarian, their crazy album cover of a where the band has become controversial topics with stoned skeletal bee (get it- "B one of a few opening acts for hilariously catchy tracks sides"?) and carried such greats as Korn, Snoop such as "Sobriety Is A throughout the insert. Dogg, and Linkin Park. Serious Business And If you're looking for in- photo / EONLINE.COM photo / DIGITALHIT.COM Less Than Jake does not Business Isn't So Good," depth, heartfelt lyrical "Showbiz? imagery, B-sides is definitely Science? Who not for you. And though for Cares?," the punk-rock crazed typical "Robots One, college kid B-sides may be a Humans Zero," great addition to the rota­ and "Portrait of tion, it's definitely not good a Cigarette music to having jamming in Smoker at 19." the background if you're Ditching the ska planning on paying any appeal for a new attention to homework or if pop flavor, the you have the makings of a album shines headache. If you like your with well-aged, rock straight up and aren't multi-track afraid to admit that ska photo / EONLINE.COM photo / TOTALLYPOSTERS.COM vocals and pul­ horns and old proto-punk is sating beats. still cool, I suggest you turn And, as always, the speakers way, way up photo / LESSTHANJAKE.COM what's a Less and get your B-sides on. JAKE BEGINNINGS:They were inspired Than Jake album by a band in the UK, SNUFF. ' round The Su some adventurous moments, transcendent chorus; no one like the appearance of rapper writes a melodic hook like Q-Tip on "The Outsiders." the boys of R.E.M. The first The song will probably single, "Leaving New York" remind diehard fans of the is a beautiful ballad in the photo / DAGBLADETNO photo / AFTONBLADET.SE classic "Radio Song" from style of "Losing My Out Of Time, which featured Religion" and so many other KRS-1. The song is a really R.E.M. melodic epics. cool mix of styles and very "Electron Blue", a track that mellow, like most of the Michael Stipe said was album. This isn't the really inspired by a dream, is on upbeat sing-along stuff of the odd side and won't be R.E.M.'s IRS Records years. universally appealing. This a mellow atmospheric Howeever, I was hard collection made by one of the pressed to find any bad tightest and most melodic songs among the thirteen bands in rock. here, which is saying a lot considering the real stinkers The highpoints of the photo / POSTERSHOP.COM photo / KRISTENDAVIS.NET album are the brooding "Boy on up and Reveal. This defi­ In The Well" and the surreal nitely not the greatest album "High Speed Train." I found in the R.E.M. cannon but it is myself listening to this track more the worth the price of M !,:„, photo // BLOGS.BLOGS.SALON.CO! M admissions. 9 P V "£ O Z Q'l :SJ9MSUV •Kicks out the melodic jams over and over just for the OCTOBER THE SANDSPUR £n t e*l a in to en I 22, 2004 y%M$\c CRCSSWCRP TUZZXV ACROSS 2. Pop star in "Evita" 4. First major rock star to perform in the Soviet Union 1979 8. Frank Sinatra's favorite city 11. This singer starred in The Bodyguard 12. Name the song with "A- wop bop a-loo bop a-lop bam boom"? 13. Eyed Girl 15. Singer coming to Rollins in November for a concert 16. Cat Stevens' "wild,

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SGA Congratulates This week Student Government congratulates ACE for their outstanding planning and production of Rock the Vote Way to go! OCTOBER 22, 2004 * tit tain §H e. n I THE SANDSPUR Sex and the City's Replacement? Desperate was just a normal housewife, Housewives puts and it shocked the whole neighborhood —except, spin on American maybe, her own family. suburbia. Mary Alice narrates the by Jami Furo show, even after her death, copy editor which occurs in the first 5 minutes of the episode. It is just a regular This technique is rather American, suburban neigh­ unique and clever—to have borhood, right? Husbands a dead character narrating a going to work, wives staying show. home to take care of the 2.3 Through her narration, kids and a dog in their fresh- Mary Alice looks at the ly mown lawn lined with a remaining housewives. white picket fence. () Wrong. The story in is a disorganized, divorced, photo/ABC.GO.COM ABC's new show, Desperate single mother trying desper- THE *-'NE UP: Tnese women are not your average housewives, although Oprah tried to show Housewives, is anything but ately to win the heart of her they were last week on ner show. Oprah compared real life women who struggled with issues the stereotypical picture of new next-door neighbor, from suicide to divorce with the housewives on the show. upper-middle class subur­ (James are, well, monsters, quite the fact that he does not give All in all, the show is a bia. Denton). However, she must frankly, and it takes all of her her affection. As a result, trashy, dark comedy, and the The show begins with compete not only with the energy to try—and fail—to Gabrielle makes the decision acting is anything but spec­ (Brenda sexy, multiple divorcee, Edie keep them in line. to have an affair with the 17- tacular. I'm actually a little Strong) looking at her neigh- Britt (), Bree Van De Kamp year-old gardener, John ashamed to admit that I borhood. Seemingly typical but she must also compete () is the "perfect (). watch it. However, I can't families doing seemingly with the memory of Mike's wife and mother/' In a Mary Alice, since her stop watching it, somehow. typical things. And it was deceased wife, Martha Stewart-like way, she death, has the ability to see It is pretty funny, and it is one seemingly typical morn- (Felicity bakes, cleans, does crafts, the lives of these neighbors easy to get attached to the ing that Mary Alice decided Huffman), was a career smiles, and drives her family that exist in the privacy of characters. Besides, the idea to kill herself, leaving her woman before having four completely nuts. Her hus­ their own homes, revealing of a dead woman narrating husband, Paul (Mark children practically one right band, Rex (), the dark underbellies of the the show who spins the Moses), and son behind. She after the other. Her children cannot take her plastic families. stereotypical suburban fami­ nature anymore, and he At the end of the pilot ly is quite clever. wants a divorce. She chooses episode, the other women go Besides, I have to find out to ignore his plea and through some of Mary — what did Mary Alice do? instead signs them up for Alice's belongings and find a If you do not have the marriage counseling. note that had been written to time to spend on a Sunday (Eva her, implying that she had night at 9:00,1 do not recom­ Longoria) is an ex-model done something disturbing mend that you watch it that gave up her career to while she was alive and that because you might find marry the wealthy Carlos someone knew about it. This yourself unwillingly (Ricardo Antonio Chavira). element holds the show hooked. However, if you Carlos gave Gabrielle a together as the other charac­ have nothing better to do $15,000 diamond necklace to ters, especially her husband, and it is an option between persuade her to marry him, Paul, try to figure out what watching Desperate

photo/ ABC.GO.COM and he gives her a barrage of Mary Alice did, hoping that Housewives and doing your ARE THEY ALL BEAUTIFUL? Most of them have young chil­ gifts so she does what he it will lead to the discovery homework, I say give it a dren, a white-picket fence and a dirty secret. tells her and to make up for of why she killed herself. shot. Funky Fashion Exhibit at Leu Gardens anticipated fashion show that Funk's artistic touch the 1980's after retiring from • Fashion show began. Featured in the show comes into play. Funk con­ the education field and the fundraiser con­ were the one of a kind wear­ structs without forethought interior design world. Since able art pieces by textile or planning, using an array then, it has become Funk's ducted for the Art artist Ruth Funk. Funk, who of international materials. dream to create a textile Museum included lives in Melbourne, has won She has created coats museum so others can see gourmet lunch acclaim throughout the U.S. adorned with dried mush­ the intricate design and con­ for her exotic garments rooms, silk from Thailand, struction involved in the cre­ and funky fashion. derived from antique and kilim carpet from the Middle ation of each garment. Right unusual materials using East, and sheisha mirrors now she is negotiating with by Brittany Lee innovative textile tech­ from Africa, to name a few of the Florida Institute of staff reporter niques. her outlandish decorations. Technology in Melbourne to On Wednesday, October Funk says she strives to Each art piece goes through develop a course on the art 13, the Friends of the Cornell create "more consciousness an evolutionary design of restoring and preserving Art Museum presented of textiles as an art form all process before reaching textiles, as well as the "Fashion, Fun, and Fantasy," over the U.S." in her creation completion, and all have a process behind opening a a luncheon fashion show. of garments and presenta­ distinct flavor. Designs can textile museum. The event was held at the tion of them to the public. range from elegant and The "Fashion, Fun, and stunning Leu Gardens at Her work in textiles is a rare sophisticated to tribal and Fantasy" show was a great 11:30 a.m. This unusual art form, and the garments wild, with some incorporat­ success, eliciting feelings of fashion show was a themselves are difficult for a ing decorations from multi­ delight, wonder, and awe in layperson to describe. The photo / RUTH FUNK ple cultures. Contributing to guests who had never laid fundraiser for the Cornell FASHION GALORE: Ruth Art Museum and tickets jackets, coats, purses, and the pieces as a whole are eyes on art such as Ruth Funk presented several funky hand stitched tassels, but­ Funk's before. Thanks goes were sold well in advance other garments seem created pieces during the Lue tons, and puffs. The inside out to all who worked on for $45. The morning began from materials not seen else­ Gardens Luncheon. of each garment is finished, this incredible fundraiser, with an elegant wine recep­ where, and many are in fact because all vary so much, and at times decorated as and for those who missed it, tion, and from there guests made from quite rare each begins with basic cut or elaborately as the front. look for future art shows fea­ partook of a gourmet lunch objects. Though the forma­ coat pattern. It is in the Ruth Funk began her turing Ruth Funk's work! catered by Arthur's. At tion process of these gar­ embellishment of each item career as a textile artist in around 1 p.m., the highly ments is difficult to describe THE SANDSPUR ADVERTISEMENT OCTOBER 22, 2004 r "\

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by Jake Kohlman by Jami Furo nist political columnist KERR W INS L BUSH COMES OUT ON TOP The debates are over and clearly Senator They were good debates. Both candi­ i will certainly think no less of you. Just don't Kerry won a!! three handedly. That's not just my dates had a strong showing, and I would like call yourself Catholic. Thafs the pronlem I own biased opinion; all major polls taken after piiy tn to acknowledge that. have with John Kerry. He calls himself the third and final debate had Kerry winning by m her That being said—winner? George W. Bush. Catholic, and he believes that life begir s at a sizable margin .They also had Kerry winning snator The first presidential debate took place conception. He also believes in abortion. So after each of the first two debates. Big surprise >licans on September 30 and, of course, featured he believes that the child is, in fact, and for anyone who watched them. Senator John Kerry and President George child—a living human being—when it is But of course there are Republican spin­ family Bush. It took place at the University of Miami killed. ners out there who will trot out their mindless hpnpv t ici icy and was moderated by Jim Lehrer. You can't have it both ways, Mr. Kerry. talking points, saying the President was strong exuai- It was an hour and a half of attacks, sta­ You can't try to appeal to everyone. We're all in all three debates, that he seemed like an ashed tistics, and (probably) lies from both sides. different. President Bush stands up for what average guy or what have you. Thaf s fabulous, jt she The president talked about Iraq, the senator he believes in, rather than believing in what­ let them live in their own tittle bizarre world. Is had talked about how we should have done ever gets him the most votes. That's the These people are the same ones that think the rniark. things differently without giving any kind of strength and co, Motion that I want in war in Iraq is going really well. They should be specifics. I didn't see any fireworks either my president avoided and ignored at all costs. ninent way, really The third debate took place on October The third debate was kind of a letdown, if I suppose looking at it objectively that 1 13 at Arizona State University and was mod­ you ask me, but it did provide two examples that would have to give the win the John Kerry erated by Bob Schieffer. This one was about nicely illustrate how shameless Republicans for the simple reason that George Bush domestic policy, and by this point, there was can be. They will stop at nothing to remain in seemed really on edge. I think this stems not much said that hadn't been said before. power. Lefs look at the tape. News from the fact that there is so much contro­ Winner? George Bush again. As usual, For our firstdebat e example lefs go to our ian to versy surrounding his foreign policies; li he demonstrated strength and conviction. friend President Bush. The most painfully awk­ Good made him uncomfortable, i do not agree George Bush has been criticized heav­ ward moment of the night award goes to him in with what John Kerry had to say. I agree with ily for openly discussing his religion in the a landslide. Ever tried to make a witty comment George Bush. However, I. can be secure political arena. I respect him for it, but many in ciass, only its turns out to not be funny at all enough to acknowledge that John Kerry others think of it as an infringement upon the and on top of that completely and utterly ocnsy said the things with which I disagree with a separation of church and state..However, at wrong? President Bush had a moment like that great deal of finesse. this debate, John Kerry jumped on the band­ in the debate. ik the And isn't that what politics is all about? wagon, Both men openly discussed their In response to a statement Senator Kerry iously Not the issues themselves, but how clearly Christian faiths. made quoting the President saying he was not for a the candidate articulates them? (Insert I think that's great that the candidates that concerned about Osama bin Laden, the r that heavy sarcasm here, for those that didn't are willing to talk about their faiths. But what President said "Gosh, I just don't think I ever tough pick up on it.) made John Kerry change his mind about the said I'm not worried about Osama bin Laden. id no Anyway, the second debate took place appropriateness of talking about his reli­ It's kind of one of those exaggerations". You urn, a at Washington University in St. Louis, gion? Oh, wait I know what it is. He's trying have to see the debate on video to understand Missouri and was moderated by Charles to appeal to everyone again. He's trying to how truly awkward this was, the way the Gibson. This was a town-hall-meeting-style- counteract the fact that he supports abortion President put this weird emphasis on the word debate with members of the audience ask­ and other issues that Christianity teaches exaggerations, it really was very, very weird. warm ing the candidates questions. against with the fact that he's a Christian. And sadly for him he was completely really More attacks, more statistics, and more Careful, John, if you try too hard to appeal to wrong. The President had in fact said exactly iht; he lies from both sides. Nothing new there. everyone, you'll compromise your beliefs what Senator Kerry had said he had at a press The first half of the debate was foreign too much and appeal to no one. conference on March 13, 2002. it took the policy, and it wasn't that much different than The third debate also takes the cake for media about three and a half seconds to find ty has the first debate. They were more or less the the moment that makes me the most upset. video of the President saying it. Very embar- same questions and the same answers. Even if you didn't watch the debate, rassina for the President to be cauaht in such ch an However, this time, I think George Bush you've probably heard about this because on it won in the end, especially when it came time ifs all over the news. When asked about gay eserv- to talk about domestic policy. The president marriage, John Kerry said, "We're all God's i natu- showed a particularly great deal of strength children, Bob. And I think if you were to talk )tgen- in talking about mora! and ethical issues, to Dick Cheney's daughter, who is a lesbian, •miess such as abortion and stem cell research. He she would tell you that she's being who she gave clear, well-defined answers and dkJ not was, she's being who she was born as." on to compromise his beliefs to appeal to both This was not even a debate against jstrate sides. Dick Cheney, but it doesn't matter, and ^ it's a The same cannot be said for John doesn't matter that it was about the fact that isident Kerry. I was actually offended when John she is a lesbian. That is so low to bring a media Kerry spoke of these issues because he man's family into the debate and use it for anew tried to use his Catholic background for his your advantage. I mean, thafs the man's t how benefit. I'm a Catholic; raised a Catholic," daughter. That's about as low as you can go, . By the senator stated. "I was an altar boy. in my opinion. Religion has been a huge part of my life." Well, the president beats the senator, Mary Cheney is the dau Then he turned around and supported both 2-1. It all comes down to that fact that President Cheney and a me abortion and stem cell research, which the George W. Bush filled the debates with reelection campaign. She Catholic Church specifically preaches strength, conviction, his record of what he gay for a number of years. fern is the American public is smarter than against because of concerns with respect has done, and his plans for what he's going for Coors Brewing Compar The media cares about this story more for human fife. to do. John Kerry filled the debates with relations manager specific the public does. People will go to the polls Now, I am Catholic, I always have compromises, empty promises, no record of patching up the relationshij lovember 2 influenced by Iraq, the job mar- been. Catholics believe that life begins at success, and no specific plans about what community and Coors. App and healthcare. They will not be influenced conception, which is the problem that we he would do if he were elected. In my hum­ 9ay community were upse ypocritica! hysterics screamed to the heav- have with abortion and stem cell research. ble opinion, is it even a question of who the taophobic views expres by Republicans. That's bad news for the ;ident and his Republican friends. If you don't agree with this, that's okay. better candidate is? femiiy and were boycottingCA X THE SANDSPUR SPORTS OCTOBER 22,2004 NFL Power Rank: Patriots Make it to the Top, While Titans Tumble

• Rams and Jets way They have played very really do not know where to Bengals, but it does not push 27. Bears: Once again noth­ well, even without Quentin rank this team because they them up very high in this ing move up this Griffin. play the weirdest games. ranking because the Bengals 28. Buccaneers: The Bucs say week, while 7. Giants: I am sure lots of 15. Chargers: This is another are a team that they should their glimmer of hope with people won't understand team that is on the cusp of have beat anyway. Simms float away as it Panthers and this one, but hey, this team is being good but they must 24. Packers: A good win this pounded to the ground and Packers crumble. 4-1 and no one can explain it. learn how to be solid. past week against the Lions suffered a concussion. They have played well, and 16. Titans: Where have the has me wondering if a 29. Cardinals: Another bot­ by John Ferreira Kurt Warner and Tiki Barber Titans gone? McNair had a revival is in the works in tom feeder. sports editor have stepped up their lead­ terrible game this past week; Green Bay, if this team gets 30. Bills: They got their first 1. Patriots: alright, after try­ ership of this mediocre team. folks in Nashville are start­ hot they could make some win of the season! It came ing to avoid doing this all 8.Steelers:Ben ing to look towards the noise. against the Dolphins which season, I have to concede Rothesliberger has given this future already. 25. Bengals: Cincy is in one should however only count that 20 wins is very impres­ team and city something to 17. Cowboys: This team real­ of the worse spots, good for half a win. sive. The Pats beat the look forward to. The rookie ly has not gelled as well as enough to beat up on bad 31. 49ers: This team has no Seahawks last week and QB is undefeated as a starter they had hoped. They made teams but bad enough to get weapons on offense or made a believer out of me; and this team's potential a serious mistake going with beaten up by good teams. defense. they are the best team out seems sky high. Testaverde and an even 26. Redskins: When Joe 32. Dolphins: My Dolphins there right now. 9. Seahawks: After dropping worse mistake by not build­ Gibbs arrived they hoped are now off to their worse 2. Eagles: they played a terri­ two games to good teams I ing. that it would inaugurate a start in team history, we are ble game against the am starting to question 18. Texans: They played a new era in D.C, I am still well on our way to getting Panthers, and they were whether this team can really great game against the waiting for this new era to the number one draft pick. lucky that Carolina has compete with the big dogs. Titans, but my gut says they begin. become a shadow of their Another loss next week will will not be able to beat any former team. Any team that definitely knock them out of more solid teams like they can score 30 points with their the top ten. did Tennessee. Sure, David Flag Football quarterback throwing only lO.Rams: Watching these Carr is great, but their one touchdown and having guys roll over the weak Bucs offense does not give him • Our reporter "Canadian Waterfalls" will only 10 first downs is a very after beating the Seahawks is the ball enough. first take the field this week good team. proof that this is a solid team 19. Chiefs: The great disap­ previews all the hoping to make a real impact 3. Vikings: If Duante worth keeping your eye on. pointment of the season con­ teams that will this season. Culpepper continues to per­ Bulger has really taken over tinues to play terrible foot­ make this a great 8. Wall Street: These guys form at this level, this potent this team and is leading ball, everyone thought they are all business, look for offense might cause some them to good wins. had the momentum going, season. them to shake things up. trouble for the top two teams 11. Falcons: Although Vick is but another loss has this 9. Kappa Kappa Gamma by James Coker Ultimate Frisbee Team: of the rank come playoff flashy and he has a mighty team looking to '05. staff reporter time. The Vikes are playing arm, he cannot carry this 20. Panthers: Being crushed While they do not really with their fourth string run­ team on his back, and he has by the Eagles proves that Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys have a flag football team/1 ning back, and they are still to learn how to hold onto the this team is a shadow of and Girls, Children of all just did not have the heart to winning games. football. The real engine what it was last season when ages. It is that time of year give ATO the #9 spot. 4. Colts: They had a bye behind this Atlanta team is it went to the Super Bowl, by again: college football at 10. ATO: With the majority week, but they lost one spot their defense, not Vick. beating that same Jolly Roily Colly. With the of their athletes playing soc­ to the Vikings. 12. Ravens: This team con­ Philadelphia team. flag football season swinging cer, do not look for them to 5. Jets: The Jets are off to tinues to play the ugliest 21. Raiders: The loss of Rich into full gear this week, the make much of an impact. their first ever five wins and brand of football available, Ganon ended any hopes in entire campus is looking to 11. McKean Force: Last year, no losses start. That's they really only play Oakland. Kerry Collins has see who is going to take the the inexperienced freshman impressive considering that defense. This team is shaky thrown more interceptions intramural championship squad failed to win a game, I many people doubted if this at best. than Jay Fiedler, and that's this year. do not see this season being team could even make the 13. Lions: Shaky is an under­ saying something. any different. playoffs. They might chal­ statement for this team that 22. Saints: Every week we 1. Defending Champs: The 12. FAC/STAFF INFEC­ lenge the Pats for the AFC started surprising people wonder what New Orleans name says it all. TION: If these guys can stay East title, if they can stay early in the season but got team will show up, and until 2. Crummer: The boys from healthy, they might even win healthy. ripped apart by a bad Green they get a little consistency Crummer once again will try a game this fall. 6. Broncos: this team looks Bay team. they will be lingering on the to regain the high school 13. JOSE CUERVO: A group more impressive every 14. Jaguars: The magic came bottom half of our ranking. glory they once had... 20 of unknowns with some­ week, but they still have back once again when they 23. Browns: OK, the Browns years ago. thing prove. Jake Plummer leading the beat Titans this past week. I got a good win against the 3. Chi Psi: These guys will be 14. PINK PANTHERS: Da solid all around and should da, da da, dada dada da da. not have any problems dur­ 15. RESGA: If they can get a ing the season, other than squad together, they might scheduling conflicts with not have to forfeit all four Red Sox games. games. 4. Phi Delt: Terry "Fm from Tampa" Jones is in his first As of now, the games this fall year as quarterback and will take place on Sandspur might have some trouble set­ Field. The schedule should tling in. be posted soon on the Rollins 5. TKE: "Big Mike" Jurgen's Athletics website under the 4.2 speed is sure to be a Intramurals tab. Contact threat at the wideout posi­ Nate Arrowsmith, the Head tion of Intramurals at narrow- 6. X-Club: With overachiev- [email protected] with any ing weekend warrior Tyler questions, comments, or con­ Ross at the helm, the X- cerns. Make sure to come out Clubbers are sure to give the and support your fellow stu­

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Like in life base­ contract format, loosen the players last month, and the better than any ball has rules that need to be and repeat the 98- trade rules and institute games might not resume followed, and just like in life 99 debacle? . lower tax and escrow thresh­ until January - or next sea­ other major sport there are umpires along to olds. son. Mavericks owner Mark in America. way to remind us if we have by Pwain Price "If the owners don't Cuban said he hoped the broken the rules. The great­ by John Ferreira syndicated writer come off their high NHL would have learned est thing about baseball is sports editor demands, I believe we might from what happened to the that there is no clock. Unlike Now that the NHL is be headed for another lock­ NBA in 1998 - and the NBA There is no doubt in my every other major American involved in a lockout could out" said Billy Hunter, the learns from what's currently mind that baseball is the sport, time is not ticking the NBA be next? union's president. "But I happening to the NHL. greatest sport in the world. I away. No one in basebaJl can The Collective hope it doesn't come to "The NBA system is not have been reminded why I say with certainty 'this Bargaining Agreement that." perfect by a long shot," love baseball so much by game will soon be over." The signed six years ago by the Players hope the sides Cuban said. "The previous another great ALCS, in games at Fenway last week­ NBA Players Association can reach an agreement and (CBA) deal was not perfect which the New York Yankees end were a great example of and NBA expires June 30. avoid a lockout like the one by a long shot, so hopefully and Boston Red Sox are bat­ that. We cannot speed up the Early talks have not pro­ that lasted 190 days and the NHL will take the good tling it out in mythical fash­ course of events in our own duced any substantial head­ shortened the 1998-99 season things about it and improve ion. The need for baseball is life, even though at times we way leading many to brace by 32 games. on the bad things. even greater at this time in all wish we could. Things for another lockout. "I don't think the players "I can tell you that hock­ our nation's history when we happen when they are sup­ "We are having ongoing are willing to go through the ey's kind of taking the bullet are battling through a very pose to happen. I have a discussions with the players' things that we went through for us right now." partisan election. As a nation large number of people who association/' said Russ in 1998/" Houston Rockets Cuban has some words we are also facing a new are greatly impatient with Granik, the NBA deputy center Dikembe Mutombo of advice for the NBA as the enemy an enemy that scares the pace of their life. Just like commissioner. "But no said. "Between the league CBA contract winds down. us because he could be lurk­ in baseball we can only announcement is inuninent and the union, I don't think "What the NBA can ing in the shadows just anticipate events, but we regarding an agreement." we want to put the game in learn from 1998 was that it's around the corner. In the cannot predict them with One of the main sticking jeopardy like hockey did." a whole different environ­ baseball diamond none of full certainity. In this age of points is that the owners But is the NBA courting ment (today), and it's a that matters. It doesn't mat­ TiVo and cruel calculating want the players to give up yet another disaster? whole different universe," ter that there terrorists plot­ clock watchers baseball six- and seven-year guaran­ "Hopefully, we can get Cuban said. "And we need to ting, and it doesn't matter stands above that all. teed contracts in favor of something settled with the start with a clean slate rather who said what about what­ Baseball does not care about three- or four-year guaran­ owners and we don't get than trying to work from ever politican. In the baseball TV schedules or flight sched­ ules, the game waits for no tees. The owners also want locked out," Rockets guard 1998 as a prototype. stadium it doesn't matter one but it doesn't accomo­ to increase the luxury-tax Tracy McGrady said. "We're "I've got some very defi­ whose President and it does­ date anyone either. With a rates for high-spending going to push for what we nite opinions on how I think n't matter whose going to become President. Baseball flash of a bat a game can be teams and lower the tax really want, and if they dis­ things should work, so we'll completely changed, the agree, then it might come to see how it all plays out." is the greatest game because threshold. same with our lives. A sud­ If the 2005-06 season is it emulates life so well. We can find many metaphors den event in our lives can shortened by 32 games, and connections with our cause us to cheer or cry Mavs forward Michael everyday experience. Inside depending on the circum­ Finley would lose $6.22 mil­ those nine innings we stances. Most of all baseball lion of the $15.94 million he encounter many interesting is the most human of sports, would earn next season. characters and figures. They and it also the most artistic of "Nobody wants to go each take a turn at the plate, sports. A simple game through what we did in some suceeded in impacting involving a bat and a ball but 1998," Finley said. "But the game, and some fail. In that can mean so much more we've got to do what's best our daily struggle people to so many people. for us as players." Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade, who is com­ ing off a stellar rookie sea­ College Park/Dubbs Dread Golf Course l bedroom/i bath son, isn't thrilled at the centrally located, very private. Must see. $525 a month, prospect of the owners lock­ cable included. Please call 407-766-1669. ing out the players before the start of the 2005-06 season. Brandywine's Deli now hiring full & part-time positions. "My only thought is I Experience preferred. Located at 505 N. Park Ave. next to hope we can come to an the Morse Museum. Shirt & meals provided. agreement," Wade said. 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Business and Life might keep rookies like Dwight Howard from having a second spread equally." Customer Service season. [THE SANDSPUR SPORTS OCTOBER 22, 2004 What's Sports Beat: Men's Soccer Happening? and Volleyball Roll to Wins Roujns • Men's soccer Just five minutes later, Chris Chafin scored his first goal CALENDAR keeps up streak; on an assist from Kevin volleyball sweeps White. He added his second Friday 10-22 goal on a pass from Cerroni day two of just three minutes later. tournament. Rollins out-shot the Panthers Rock The Vote Event 12-4 in the first half as Jeff by Dean Hybl Rogers registered three Mills Lawn faculty advisor saves in the period. 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Kusnir continued the Rollins Crushes scoring spree with an assist Florida Tech from Tres Loch less than ten The 21st ranked Rollins minutes into the second half. men's soccer team (7-1-3,3-0- Dodds stole a pass and Sakrday 10-23 1 SSC) remained undefeated scored in the 74th minute in Sunshine State and Pitt scored off a pass Conference play with a dom­ from Chafin less than a inating 6-0 victory over minute later. Florida Tech (3-7-1, 0-5 SSC). Rollins is 7-0-2 in their photo / RC SID Christopher Chafin had two last nine games and has out- STEAM ROLLING OVER: Sophomore Chris Chafin's 2 goals helped the Men's Soccer team destroy Florida Tech. goals for the Tars while scored their opponents by a David Pitt, Juan Kusnir, score of 33-7 with five Rollins College cracked the each had 16 kills for the Tars Chris Cerroni and Ryan shutouts during the streak. NCAA Div. II Top 25 for the and had a .419 and .583 Dodds also had goals. The The Tars will play their week of October 12, 2004 attack percentage respective­ Srndav 10-24 Tars out-shot the Panthers next three games on the road entering the poll at number ly. The Tars opened aggres­ 26-7 in the contest. before returning to Cahall- 21. The Tars are 7-1-3 on the sively in the match versus Rollins opened the scor­ Sandspur Field on October season and 3-0-1 in Sunshine Lander. The played strong Cornell Fine Arts Museum ing just 15 minutes into the 30th to host Saint Leo in the State Conference Play. offense recording 46 kills Lecture: contest as Cerroni scored his regular season finale. The Rollins joins Barry compared to Lander's 28. Cornell's Florida Collection team-high seventh goal with next game is October 20th at University as the only other Lorena Orlandini had 10 Crummer Suntrust Auditorium assists from Kusnir and Pitt. Eckerd College.The Tars of SSC member in the poll. kills; Sarah Schneider added 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. Tars Strong in 14 digs and Lindsey Crosby dished out 41 assists. Volleyball The Tars entered the Tournament match with region rival Monday 10-25 The Rollins College vol­ USC-Upstate determined to leyball team (12-9) swept win. They dominated offen­ Learn About Law School both matches in day two of sively in game one hitting the Lady Bearcat/Bluehose .436. They had a season- Faculty Club Volleyball Classic. They high .366 total attack per­ 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. defeated Lander University centage. Caner touched on (11-13) 30-21, 30-18, 30-23. 11 kills and 17 digs, while Movie: "Control Room" Leading the Tars was Julia Crosby dished out 49 assists. Dave's Downunder Caner with 15 kills and a Schneider added 15 digs. 7 p.m. .351 attack percentage. The Tars are back on October In match two Rollins 21 in Valdosta, GA when Tuesday 10-26 defeated USC-Upstate (11- they face Fort Valley State photo / RC SID Major/Minor Fair • Dave's DRIVING FORTH: Tars Forward Chris Cerroni, '07, scored 10) 30-19, 30-23, 30-21. Amy and Valdosta State. Downunder/Darden Lounge once against FIT in the shut-out win. Barlow and Alison North 12 p.m.-2 p.m. Music at Midday Knowles Memorial Chapel Women's Soccer Suffers Loss 12:30 p.m. -1:30 p.m. Learn About Med School • Team falls to Everyone knew it was fair share of chances in the find the back of the net. Faculty Club -12:30 -1:30 p.m. going to be a tough game. first half, as well. Rollins Robinson scored again to the Tampa Tampa was a good team and defensive back four and make it 3-0 in favor of the Wednesday 10-27 Spartans in an it was their homecoming keeper Fran Nicoloso defied Spartans. The MBA Admissions Process away home­ match. The crowd was larger the UT offense time and time It was a tough game for Faculty Club -12:30 -1:30 p.m. than usual and making a lot again. Nicoloso made a Rollins and one that should­ TPJ Speaker: An Evening with coming game. of noise. number of outstanding saves n't have ended 3-0, but the Rodger Kamenetz by Erica Tibbets The first half started a lit­ and Allison Tradd cleared a Tars will probably get a Crummer Suntrust Auditorium staff reporter tle shakily for the Tars. The ball off the line. chance for revenge when 7 p.m. -10 p.m. Tampa Spartans had most of At half time the score they face the Spartans in the Student Talent Show The Rollins College the possession in the open­ was still 0-0. post-season. Dave's Downunder Women's Soccer team went ing minutes. But eventually Unfortunately the sec­ into Friday night's game at 8 p.m. -11 p.m. momentum seemed to move ond half didn't go well for Shots on Goal: Rollins - 6; Tampa with a little bit of a in Rollins' favor; they were the Tars. After seven min­ Thursday 10-28 Tampa -10 bounce in their step and a lot awarded a free kick just out­ utes, the Spartans' Heather Tomokan Picture Day to play for. They were com­ side the 18 yard box. Lindgren managed to put Saves: Rollins - Nicoloso 7; ing off a 5-0 win against Darden Lounge Keri Dye made an amaz­ the ball in the top left corner Tampa - Guagliardo 6 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Florida Tech and were ing run from the midfield, of the Rollins' goal. Minutes unbeaten in conference play they won a few corners. later Samantha Robinson Goals: Tampa - Lindgren X Music at Midday with only 4 games left in the Knowles Memorial Chapel Whitney Chamberlain had a scored an amazing looping Robinson 2 regular season. No one could shot go just over the bar, but goal into the same corner. 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m. remember the last time the the Tars just couldn't capital­ The Tars kept fighting Rollins Orchestra - KMC team had started the season Records: Rollins 8-4-0, 4-1-0; ize on their chances. and managed to put 4 shots so well. Tampa 7-3-0, 3-1-0 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. The Spartans had their on goal, but just couldn't