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STARS Citation Rollins College, "Sandspur, Vol 116, No 18, March 05, 2010" (2010). The Rollins Sandspur. 1904. https://stars.library.ucf.edu/cfm-sandspur/1904 mm ~mm jemm 'mum. mm mm KM- ~^mmW INSIDE: 1^ For years prognosticators have attempted to deduce the way the Academy Awards will go on Oscar night. Simply put, who's going to get those coveted little golden men? www.thesandspur.org sHfids PAGE 11 B^M wu'MmmiaWtJLSi&JL t\fi I i w WTi 1III ^J • f * m HBHH MMWWMYMWMA MM follow us on Twitter fr$%9££P Famous Actor Performs Historical Lecture With A IWist casso At The Lapin Agile." Presently, Mena is develop­ ing this performance by study­ ing Pedro Menendez de Aviles, a project that is underwritten by a grant from Florida Humani­ ties Council. He engages his audience frankly and openly, encouraging them to speak to 19th century Cuban humanist, poet, and revolutionary Jose Marti. The audience becomes a partner in his performances and members are encouraged to pose questions and participate throughout. He performs his 90-minute Menendez de Aviles project in the same unique and memorable style. Audience members expe­ COURTESY OF LOC.GOV rienced what was the third run March 5,1946: Winston of the show, which is still in the Churchill uses the phrase working phases as it comes out "Iron Curtain" for the first of its six-month research phase. time during a speech at This "working phase" showed through in the moments where Westminister College. The Menendez fumbled or repeated "Iron Curtain" concept CHRISTIAN KEBBEL; / the sandspur parts of the "working script." symbolized the ideological INTERACTIVE AND EDUCATIONAL: Actor Chaz Mena, best known for his part in "Law and Order," Despite the few verbal fumbles id physical divide in Europe encourages the audience to become a partner in his performance. (and the comically fake beard), between 1945 and 1991. KAITLYN Spanish admiral and pirate dez's story. Mena is a New York his vocal presence and comfort SCHIRARD hunter. He is best remembered City-based actor best known for in the Bush Auditorium were the sandspur for founding St. Augustine, frequenting "Law and Order," astounding, for he even was QUOTABLE Florida, the first permanent Eu­ which is just one of his multiple able to incorporate modern po­ ropean settlement and the old­ TV and movie credits. Mena litical and social references into est port city in the United States, is also no stranger to the off- the performance. On Feb. 25, Rollins students on Aug. 28, 1565. Menendez Broadway scene, having per­ All in all it was a playful and r/ia's followers follow and members of local historical later became the first governor formed in shows such as "Yer- informative evening in which lis image wherever associations filled Bush Audi­ of Spanish Florida. ma" and "Customs." He also Mena left audience members has a list of regional credits that it may go and defend torium for a unique historical Actor Chaz Mena capti­ pondering the questions, "What vated audience members with include "Fiddler On The Roof," do we know?" and "Why do we anything he may do that lecture about Pedro Menendez. Menendez was a 16th-century his vibrant retelling of Menen- "Anna In The Tropics," and "Pi­ know it?" I America's citizens wouj cry foul at. Student Shocked and Shot on UF Campus OPINION PAGE 5 PETER TRAVIS opened fire on doctoral student decided to enter the apartment attempted to subdue him with a the sandspur and graduate assistant, Kofi by force. Once inside his apart­ Taser and by firing bean bags at Adu-Brempong. ment, Campus Police found him. However, Adu-Brempong The incident began at 8:17 Abu-Brempong holding a knife remained belligerent which led University of Florida stu- p.m. when campus police found and a pipe. The arrest report al­ to Smith firing his gun and hit­ | dents were shocked Tuesday that Adu-Brempong had barri­ leged that Abu-Brempong ver­ ting the student near his face. night when they heard a gun­ caded himself inside his apart­ bally threatened officers upon Adu-Brempong was then shot ring out from the family ment and would not allow of­ entry to his apartment. rushed to Shands, the local hos­ housing units on campus. Dur­ ficers to enter. After having a The report stated that, "at pital associated with the Uni­ ing an altercation in the Corry conversation with Abu-Brem- the time, Adu-Brempong ap­ versity of Florida. Village housing units, Keith pong through the door, offi­ peared to have the ability to CONTINUED ON PG. 3 Smith, a Campus Police Officer, cers lost contact with him and carry out the threat." Officers Retraction Panchen Lama Sparks Controversy On Page 1 of the February 26, EMILY SESSOMS cain Norbu, stems from the 2010 issue of The Sandspur, the sandspur history of appointment. In the following sentence, was 1995, His 14th Holiness the published: "Reporter Mike Dalai Lama chose Gendun Holfeld died from an attack in This week, China's self- Choekyi Nyima as the next 1999 as did a 20 year old trainer appointed Panchen Lama was Panchen Lama. Shortly after who had fallen into his tank in designated to a top legislative this decision was announced, 1999." We retract this statement. advisory body in the nation. the prospective Tibetan boy Mike Holfeld did not die in The Chinese people hoped that and his family disappeared 1999 nor was he involved in a this act would raise the Panchen and have not been seen since. Tilikum incident. Mike Hol­ Lama's status and legitimacy. CONTINUED ON PG. 2 feld is a WKMG reporter who WHERE TO GO The role of the Panchen Lama in reported on the Tilikum story. traditional Tibetan culture is to THOUGHTFUL: His Holiness Further, a 20-year-old trainer NEWS ~~ rr~ help recognize the Dalai Lama's the Dalai Lama is concerned was not killed in 1999. In 1999 momZ « reincarnation. about the effect of the Chi­ a man died after sneaking into 1 AND TIMIS. 6-7 The controversy over the nese government appointing Sea World and was found in the the new Panchen Lama. COURTESY OF MCT CAMPUS tank which held Tilikum. *t£lz 8-10 current Panchen Lama, Gyain- ...11-12 . March 5^2010 The Rollins College Sandspur NEWS ences in development and GDp in each country as deterrninirie factors of each country's devas­ s&ldspur 81EarthfluakeRocl^ tation. Even though the Feb. 27 earthquake was much stronger Florida's Oldest than the one in Haiti, Chile was College Newspaper nowhere near as devastated as Haiti. Unlike Chile, Haiti was Est. 1894 not as prepared to face the im­ pact of a large scale earthquake. Sandspur is a week­ As the Chinese characters ly publication printed for crisis suggest, however, with on recycled paper, "danger" also comes "oppor­ and we want YOU to tunity." People from across the get involved. globe, of different cultures and socioeconomic classes, have come together in an effort to help Haiti. Chilean President Travis dinger Michelle Bachelet insists that Editor-in-Chief Chile does not need foreign aid, but is willing to accept it as she Greg Golden declares states of catastrophe in different areas. Production Manager What can Rollins students do to help? Individual dona­ Lauren Bradley COURTESY OF MCT CAMPUS tions to Oxfam, UNICEF, Ameri- OFF THE RICHTER: In Constitucion, Chile, citizens inspect the ruins of the 8.8 magnitude earthquake Faculty Advisor Cares, and other humanitarian that rocked the country on Feb. 27. Damages and repairs are estimated to be in the billions. groups always make a differ­ ence. These are all non-profit or­ Peter Travis Senior Assistant although there was fear that the ganizations and therefore dona­ Alexis Oberoauer Head Copy EMILY SESSOMS times stronger, but at a greater depth within the earth, than the tsunami would devastate other tions to them are tax-deductible. Amanda Hamptoa.....Final Copy the sandspur earthquake in Haiti in January. areas, such as Hawaii, there Although Haiti may need Tad Walgreen...... PR Manager The Chilean earthquake have been no reports of any sig­ much more money, support, Jen Atwell...... Business Manager comes in the wake of the Haiti nificant damage elsewhere. and help throughout the pro­ An earthquake of magni­ tragedy, and although the dev­ This disaster brings to de­ cess of recovery, the situation in Section "Editors tude 8.8 hit Chile on Feb. 27, fol­ astation in Chile may not be as bate the disparities in wealth, Chile cannot go ignored simply Melanie Weitzner ....News lowed by aftershocks and a tsu­ far-reaching, it should not be infrastructure, and prepared­ because it does not appear as Louisa Gibbs Opinions nami. Death toll estimates range overlooked. For now, several ness that outline the effects of devastating. The earthquake in Evie Lyras..... Life & Times from the hundreds into over airlines have suspended flights the quakes in Haiti and Chile. Chile presents Rollins and the Erik Keevan..Arts&Entertainment 1,000. The earthquake has dam­ to Chile, and there have been Haiti has historically been the world with opportunities to JennStulI ...... Sports aged over 1.5 million houses, reports of looting in Chilean poorest country in the Western help, and Rollins students are Hana Saker... Assistant Editor forcing millions to be displaced. cities. The fiscal damage is esti­ hemisphere, and analysts are urged to do what they can to Garret Flick Assistant Editor The natural disaster was 700-800 mated to be in the billions, and already pointing to the differ- make a difference. Chinese Panchen Lama Where do you fit into The Gays Denied at Dutch Church Sandspur? Sparks Controversy At The Sandspur, we are con­ stantly looking for more voices, be EMILY SESSOMS The protests have sparked they involved in editing, writing, or the sandspur Catholic anti-homosexual sen­ photography. Interested individuals timents, with many expressing can become either Staff Reporters or their anger at the demonstra­ Freelance Writers. Last week, a Catholic tions. They claim that the pink- What do you get for church in Reusel, Netherlands wig activists disrespected Cath­ contributing to The Sand­ denied Communion to a ho­ olic religious views that have spur? mosexual. This led to mass pro­ been in place for centuries. tests by Dutch activists; hun­ Currently, the Church is still Other than seeing your name dreds wearing pink dresses unwilling to converse and work in print, you will be and wigs stood up with the communi­ paid as a correspondent for the and walked out ty about options Sandspur. of Mass. to resolve the How will I get my writ­ Although matter. ten articles into The Sand­ the Nether­ There are spur? lands adopted many opportu­ Articles for The Sandspur COURTESY OF MCT CAMPUS gay marriage in nities on cam­ are typically 400-700 words in SPEAKING OUT: His Holiness the Dalai Lama answers questions 2001, the Catholic pus that allow length and must be submitted no from the press before meeting with President Obama. Church retains its one to have an open later than noon on the Monday stance on homosex discussion with the prior to the corresponding issue's CONTINUED FROM PG. 1 uality as a sin. GLBT community. publication. Submissions will be In the same year, Chinese may need to be democratically Father Buyens, the Although agreement e-mailed to [email protected] officials appointed Gyaincain elected by the Tibetan commu­ priest who refused communion is not necessarily the objective, and [email protected]. Norbu to be the Panchen Lama, nity. to the openly gay man, did of­ acceptance, respect and Where is the Sandspur? who will play a decisive role in The Dalai Lama recently fer him a blessing in place of understanding are pos­ The Sandspur office is located on who the next Dalai Lama will came to the United States to Communion, but has sible. The Rollins the 2nd floor of the Mills building, be. speak with President Obama. not offered an ex Spectrum, the two floors above the post office. With this, it is clear that the The meetings between the Da­ planation as to his GLBT alliance, How can I get involved Chinese hope to appoint a Da­ lai Lama and our president actions. w currently raeds with The Sandspur? lai Lama who will be pro-China have been in practice for nearly "A referee on every Thursday at and, most likely, against an in­ 5:30 p.m. in Orlan­ Sandspur meetings are held twenty years, but notes on the a soccer field does dependent Tibet. meeting were muted this time do 215, and ever}' on Wednesday of every week at not discuss his de­ China does not recognize and the press was not invited. first Friday of the 6pm in the Sandspur office on the cisions with a player the legitimacy of the current This has also been in practice month in Bush 120 2nd floor of the Mills Building. who exhibits problemat Dalai Lama and believes he is for many presidential terms as ic behavior," Buyens com at 7 p.m. for Rain' Any questions can be e-mailed a dangerous separatist. After well. mented. bow Monthly Mov­ to [email protected], and the destruction of over 5,000 Currently, there is no orga­ The man who was denied, ies. respective editors can be reached monasteries and the genocide nization on campus for practic­ Giljs Vermeulen, says he real­ The National Gay and Les­ at their Rollins e-mail addresses of the Tibetan community in the ing Buddhists. Although there izes the Church's position on bian Chamber of Commerce is (first initial, last name@rollins. 1950s, the Dalai Lama and thou­ is Fiat Lux and Hillel group, homosexuality, but if it will re­ an organization that protects edu). sands of others live in exile in other denominations do not fuse Communion to one man the interests of the GLBT com­ northern India. have the opportunity to open because he is a sinner, then munity. It provides the oni) Although the tradition of dialogue nor come together and they must do so to every man, GLBT certification to busi­ 1000 Holt Avenue the Panchen Lama choosing the express their beliefs. Perhaps for every man is a sinner. For nesses by overseeing the buj Winter Park, FL 32789 next Dalai Lama has been occur­ there lies a prospect for learn­ Vermeulen, this is not a debate plier Diversity Initiative. If y°u Phone: (407) 646-2696 ring for centuries, His 14th Holi­ ing and understanding. These about whether homosexuality want to apply, there should & ness suggests that due to China's groups should host open dis­ is a sin or not; it is about the the chance to do so this fall to [email protected] interference, his replacement cussions for all faiths. principle of equal treatment. summer 2011. The Rollins College Sandspur March 5, 2010 NEWIN fc WS S —— RolllnsGets A Taste of Bali WinnerChosen in U.K Embassy i 11 i: M 111 i

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1 COURTESY OF KieranTimberlake of Philadel­ SPREADING THE KNOW.Z^^^f** *^" MCT CAMPUS phia, Pennsylvania has won the KetUt SUryanJ SP ke thG SUnTmSt AUdit riUm ab Ut The Dark ^P^P^Hil^ SSTVTT^ ^V '^ ° ^ ° ° " design competition for the New Side of Paradise. (RIGHT) The villiage of Gunung Kawi in Bali, home of several ancient monuments. London Embassy. GABBY The decision to open the knowledge on what they call about positive results, that "if CHASSAGNE & Dr. Suryani founded the design selection to competition "The Dark Side of Paradise." we are creative and try to see JENNIFER RITTER Suryani Institute for Mental is ram' but not unprecedented— These two have been working the positive in things, the world the sandspur Health in Bali; one of the few in­ this is the fourth time the State with Professor of Philosophy [will be] a brighter place." She stitutions providing assistance Department has done so- Last week Rollins wel­ and Religion Hoyt Edge for then switched gears to how for this particular part of the Ba- demonstrating the importance comed Dr. Luh Ketut Suryani over 10 years, studying and an­ Bali's current economy is im­ linese population. Dr. Suryani of the London embassy to the and her son Dr. Cokorda Bagus alyzing Western individualism peding the advancement in the and her son aim to raise aware­ United States' long-standing re­ Jaya Lesman. versus Bali collectivism. medical treatment of mental ill­ ness, and due to their passion­ lationship with Great Britain. It This dynamic duo comes Dr. Suryani shared insight ness, and how the impoverished ate yet informative speeches de­ might also reflect the State De­ from the island of Bali in Indo­ on how inner peace and tran­ have resorted to chaining and livered last week, it can be said partment's desire for fresh and nesia. They are spreading their quility via meditation can bring caging their loved ones. that they achieved their goal. deeper thinking about how to design aesthetically pleasing, yet secure facilities. KieranTimberlake's design Tragedy At SeaWorld Orlando sought to accomplish the goal of creating a modem, welcom­ DODIE O'KEEFE ing, timeless, safe, and energy . the sandspur efficient embassy for the 21st century. The firm's concept most In a tragic event this past fully satisfied the requirements Wednesday, Feb. 24, Pawn outlined in the design compe­ Brancheau was- killed at Sea- tition's mission statement: the World. Brancheau was a 40-old greatest potential for develop­ veteran trainer from northwest ing a truly iconic embassy and is Indiana. Her family replied that on the leading edge of sustain­ Brancheau died doing what able design. she loved; she was living her KieranTimberlake is an dream. architectural firm known for its commitment to innovation "You could just tell by look­ and environmental responsibil­ ing at her face. She loves what ity. Starting with 37 architec­ she is doing," replied Bran- tural submissions, the Bureau cheau's sister Diana Gross. of Overseas Buildings Opera­ The whale that killed tions narrowed the number to a Brancheau, Tilikum, is a shortlist of nine firms. A distin­ 12,000-pound orca whale. Thus guished jury of both American far, he remains at the exhibit, and British leaders in the fields continuing with shows and of architecture, academia and working with trainers. Accord­ diplomacy selected four firms ing to WFTV Local News, Sea for the final phase of the com­ World issued a statement read­ petition. The four competing ing, "We have every intention architectural firms KieranTim­ of continuing to interact with berlake, Morphosis Architects, this animal, though the pro­ SEAWORLD PARJCS Pei Cobb Freed & Partners, cedures for working with him & ENTERTAINMENT and Richard Meier & Partners will change." COURTESY OF MCT CAMPUS worked for nearly a year and In addition to that of Dawn QUESTIONS TO ANSWER: President and CEO of SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment, Joe Atchison, made presentations to the jury. Brancheau, Tilikum has been speaks during a news conference and answers reporters' questions. The anticipated ground­ involved in two prior deaths. breaking on this landmark em­ One of these included a Cana­ bassy will be in 2013 with a goal dian trainer in 1991, who Was watched. Brancheau most like­ completed. Additionally, Atchi­ rial Charitable Foundation. A to complete the construction in drowned at the now-closed ly died from several traumatic son stated that colleagues from video tribute was featured this 2017. Set on a site of almost five Sealand of the Pacific aquarium injuries and from drowning. other sea mammal facilities and previous Saturday. According acres on the south side of the near British Columbia. In 1999, Trainers had to lift the whale members of the United States to Brancheau's family, she knew Thames River, the new struc­ a man who snuck into Sea­ out of the water in order to re­ Navy are going to help with the she wanted to train whales since ture will be positioned on an an­ World's orca tank at night "was move Brancheau from its jaw. review of this death. she visited SeaWorld 30 years gle to the surrounding streets. found dead on Tilikum's back, Consequently, SeaWorld "We're hoping if we get earlier. A complex envelope of blast-re­ suspected to have drowned. President Jim Atchison is pro­ new eyes on this, we'll find "She talked about it her sistant glass and a polymer skin something we missed," Atchi­ whole life. She knew she want­ According to authori­ hibiting any trainers from be­ (known as ETFE) will provide son stated. Currently, park of­ ed to work with the animals and ses, Tilikum saw Brancheau's ing in the water at theme parks both security and energy effi­ ficials are working on creating SeaWorld was her dream," stat­ braided hair and grabbed onto in Orlando, San Diego, and San ciency while shading the build­ the Dawn Brancheau Memo­ ed her sister. rt/ while a horrified crowd Antonio until their review is ing on its sun-exposed sides. The glass skin also helps the building, which is estimated to cost about $500 million, put Student Shocked and Shot on UF Campus a transparent face to the city cane to get around campus due and maximizes natural light and students with families. In phy. Police made a visit to his CONTINUED FROM PG. 1 to a childhood bout with polio. for workers inside. Photovolta- accordance with department home the day before the in­ cident to investigate possible Professors and counselors were ics in the building's skin and on policy, Keith Smith, the officer aware of delusional behav­ its roof will generate electricity. who fired the shot, has been emotional problems that were Adu-Brempong's neighbors reported by one of his profes­ ior and expressed concern for The designers hope to see their We placed on administrative leave re either evacuated or told sors. However, Adu-Brempong Adu-Brempong before Tuesday vision fulfilled and create a site pending an internal investiga­ ° stay inside their apartments assured the officers that noth­ nighfs occurrences. with a timeless quality to appro­ tion of that night's events. during the altercation. Corry ing was wrong and told them This incident marks the first priately represent the United Kofi Adu-Brempong is a Village is one of the many stu- to leave. Students told report­ time a student has been shot by States of America in the United doctoral student from Ghana, ^nt housing units on campus ers that Adu-Brempong used a campus police in 25 years. Kingdom. dedicated to graduate students pursuing his degree in geogra­ March 5,2010 OPINIONS

VTJSSAof Weitzne r It Could Be Worse be one of my fa­ make sense to keep one captive in PETER TRAVIS Melanie's ramblings vorite meals of the about local and campus a tank that is basically the size of the sandspur a fish bowl for these massive crea­ day. The Campus happenings. tures? Center covers all the Holding these impressive basics of whatever animals in these conditions is not Frequently when eating meals balanced breakfast only cruel, but disastrous for their in the Campus Center, I am amazed one would favor. I well-being. According to the Whale at how many complaints I hear personally enjoy a and Dolphin Conservation Soci­ about the food here at Rollins. I ad­ bacon, bagel, and ety (WDCS), killer whales held mit that at times the rotating menus fruit combination in captivity often develop several can seem monotonous and get a when I decide to go pathologies, such as dorsal fin col­ little stale for my taste buds; how­ to the Campus Cen­ lapse, which can be seen in 60 to ever, we have to evaluate our on- ter in the morning. 90 percent of captive males. Killer campus food options with more of a If you are not in the whales in captivity also have a big picture perspective. Personally, mood for the Cam­ vastly reduced life span, shrinking I have made several trips to other pus Center's break­ to a mere 20 years rather than their college campuses to visit friends, fast spread, you can natural 60 to 80 years. Critics claim and I often find that Rollins' food always go to CSS that captive life is stressful due to is much better than that of other or Dianne's and the small tanks the killer whales are schools. Overall, Rollins students pick up the famous placed in, the false social groupings need to realize that we have great breakfast croissant. the parks create, and the chemically dining options for the small size of I have not found MELANIE altered water in their tanks. As a our school. breakfast sand­ WEITZNER result, killer whales are prone to Some of my personal favorites wiches like these columnist act aggressively towards their tank on the Rollins menu are the daily on any other college mates and human handlers, as was specials. At lunchtime, I am al­ campus, and they clearly shown in the Feb. 24 attack. ways satisfied with the option of a remain my absolute Can't Blame Richard Ellis, an American sizzling salad (the buffalo chicken favorite food item COURTESY OF ROLLINS.EDU Museum of Natural History marine being my favorite, of course). The served at Rollins. ON CAMPUS: The Rollins dining services pro­ conservationist, was interviewed recent addition of the vegan cuisine Regardless of vide a wide array of choices for the students by the Associated Press to explain station provides a great option for these good dining and staff throughout the entire semester. the reasons for Tilikum's attack and vegetarians and vegans on campus. options on campus, I discuss whether or not his actions The Mediterranean wrap is a great will admit that there are some im­ flavorful. Also, the fact that the Unless you have not gone were accidental. way to get my weekly hummus fix. provements that Dining Services campus center closes early on Fri­ near a television, computer or ra­ "Killer whales, because And you cannot forget about the could make. I certainly think that day nights is a bit annoying. dio in the past week, you have they're supposed to be so intelli­ make-your-own pizza station that there need to be more options at All in all, I think most students probably heard about Tilikum, the gent, don't do things accidently," pops up every Friday. Although it dinner. While there is always plen­ on campus do not appreciate the 12,300-pound killer whale who is Ellis said. "This was not an insane, does take a bit longer than every­ ty to choose from at lunch, dinner dining options they have here at nearly the size of a school bus and uncontrollable act. I don't believe thing else, it is worth the time if you at the campus center is fairly sparse Rollins. My advice would be to lives in our backyard at Orlando's for a moment that this whale was are craving a certain topping com­ and gets repetitive fast. One spe­ visit some friends at other small SeaWorld. You have probably also trying to eat the trainer, but what­ bination that might not be offered cific cooking improvement could schools around the country and see heard about his most recent incident ever prompted the whale to do this, normally. Of course, the deli sta­ be made in the vegetable depart­ if you are not wishing you were involving the death of a trainer. it behaved in-killer whale fashion." tion is always a safe bet if you want ment. I always find my vegetables back at Rollins holding a hot, de­ During a Dine with Shamu Violent acts towards humans a tasty panini. at dinner time to be either under- or licious, flaky breakfast croissant in performance on Feb. 24, park visi­ by wild killer whales have never I find breakfast at Rollins to overcooked, bland and simply not your hands. tors were witnesses to a gruesome been recorded. This has only hap- scene that has occurred over a doz­ pened with those in captivity. en times since the 1970s: a captive Clearly, it was not in Tilikum's na­ killer whale turned on its trainer, ture to kill humans; he was only re­ resulting in death. People's first acting to the stress his environment reactions upon hearing about the has created for him. incident were probably something I understand the educational Shwayze: Shwat? along the lines of, "How coultTthis aspects and breeding programs ALEXIS that Black Violin is a hip-hop tuned monotony so frequently happen?" I say, "How could this SeaWorld parks are using in order OBERNAUER duo of two classically trained heard blasting from nearly ev­ NOT happen?" to defend their captivity of killer » violinists hailing from our fair ery student driving down Holt Here is a quick and basic whales, but the parks must also the sandspur state of Florida. breakdown on killer whales: they consider the quality of life for these Ave. are the largest of the dolphins, they animals. Making entertainment out Black Violin is also com­ All things considered, I are one of the world's most power­ of creatures that should be swim­ prised of two artists: - Kev would like to offer "mad props" Shwayze is coming to Rol­ ful predators, and they are highly ming freely in the ocean rather than Marcus on the violin and Wil to ACE for bringing some buzz- lins. No, not as an undergrad, dependent on social interactions performing flips for tourists is not B. on the viola. If nothing else, worthy (pun intended) artists to but rather as the he*adliner of amongst their pods - think of them consistent with the conservationist this duo will certainly provide campus to memorably finish off the ACE Spring Arena Concert. as cliques - and on their migratory image SeaWorld passes off. something outside of the auto- the spring semester. Some interesting facts about patterns. Knowing all of this about Tilikum is not to blame. His Shwayze: his real name is Aar­ killer whales, how could it possibly captors are. on Smith, and although I am not sure about how I feel about 76e filer whati the stage name "Shwayze," it certainly rolls off the tongue better than Aaron Smith does. * Behavior Vbry KLK-ISI. sf.-jU'tss LOFTS feni&tee 23 it (7 rm havi: >sv?m\ tett&&eii pcd Iwi More importantly, the Of Winter Park Village il Up ID 10 Ions C-WOCl te mm dfeS!^£tt¥£ mM&a\ m name can easily be butchered to Ofestrlbufait All ssosarts, fasso create silly headlines. Shwayze Wtmt gMich €mWi may not be alone in his perfor­ Big City Style Apartment Homes mance, for his other half is Cis­ co Adler, former frontman for Urban Life & Sophisticated Style the band Whitestarr. the Heart of The Winter Park Village. This duo is responsible for We are located directly above Cheesecake Factory, and the singles "Buzzin"' and "Co­ within walking distance to P.F. Chang's, Regal Cinemas, rona and Lime," two catchy jams that received a fair amount Brio Tuscan Grille, Borders, Ulta Salon, and Publix.- of play during those lazy sum­ just to name a few! mer afternoons of 2008. :i.y«pst*eft Joining Shwayze at the Stop by today or call 407.644.5638 to schedule a tour. Spring Arena Concert will be 520 North Orlando Avenue, Suite 290 Black Violin. Now I had previ­ Winter Park, FL 32789 ously never heard of Black Vio­ Visit us at: www.theloftswpv.com COURTESY OF MCT CAMPUS lin, but after some intense Wiki- Application Fee & Administration Fee Waived with this ad* BY THE NUMBERS: A profile of the average killer whale. pedia research I have found out *Prices and offers are subject to change without notice The opinions on this page and in the opinions section do not necessarily represent the view ot The Sandspur or The Sandspur Staff. The Rollins College Sandspur OPINIONS March 5, 2010 The Beagle's Nose Are We Voting For Yoili's take on the able amounts of debt, they are political environment of forced to privatize their infra- s truchire the nation and the world. A O&e oil), vote with America in the next interna­ Ideals or For Idols? tional meeting of countries, VERNON MEIGS devaluate their currency, and the sandspur often allow America to build military bases in their country. If at any time these coun­ tries do not follow the "re­ quest" from the economic hit­ The 2008 election was a men, then the jackals are to perfect example of a battle less be sent in. The jackals are CIA between ideals and more be­ specialists trained in a range tween idols. What launched of "solutions" from propa­ President Barack Hussein ganda to assassination. In the Obama to victory was the fact YONI BFNSTOCK 1980s, under the pretext of the that he had a cult of personal­ columnist spread of communism, the ity and a vast majority of people economic hitmen and jackals who were enthralled out of their were crucial in placing Central minds by his rhetoric. Has any­ Our Ugly America under the control of one ever stopped to think that the American empire. There is rhetoric, as long as it appeals to little doubt that the CIA had the majority, is a one-way ticket Foreign a major hand in many of the to a spot in the White House? coups and assassinations that The people loved to hear were common in places like about how Barack Obama Policy Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama claimed to be in support of the and Colombia in the 1980s. LGBT community, the end of COURTESY OF MCT CAMPUS Today, we are in the pro­ As a last resort, if the eco­ the War on Terror (which he has OBAMA'S WORDINESS: President Obama's use of rhetoric and cess of leaving one war and nomic hitmen and the jackals yet to do, and is in fact sending language won over the American population during the 2008 surging into another. The cannot accomplish the task, more troops) and the care of Presidential election. American military has been a full fledged military inva­ those who have less. For all of worn thin and the costs in sion follows. This is what hap­ his proposed plans, Obama has worse, faith of a nearly reli­ blood and national funds have pened in Iraq once Saddam been asking for the people to gious kind. Careful listeners been tremendous. We must Hussein refused to privatize make a sacrifice. It can be fright­ have heard the words faith- How to become analyze the reasoning behind many of his oil fields; the ening to think that the current based education come from President: these wars and hold our leaders jackals were sent in to assas­ Obama's mouth many a time. accountable for their actions. sinate him. However, because What rational mind would tout • Support popular Beginning with Truman's of his previous training with "Obama is Continu­ faith as the answer to prob­ war in Korea, the executive the CIA (during the Iraq-Iran ously supported by his lems caused by it? Has all rea­ sociai issues has an unparalleled power conflict), he had knowledge of son blasted out of their heads? in foreign policy. Followed many of their strategies. This devoted sycophants Nothing but Obama's • Feel united with the by Johnson and Nixon's war knowledge, coupled with his who genuflect upon faithful, devoted fanatics is rest of our country in Vietnam and George W. countless doubles and imper­ holding together a shred of Bush's war in Iraq, these presi­ meable security team, allowed him every chance his popularity at the moment. • Obtain powerful friend dents have chosen to wage him to escape assassination. they get" When the polls show that his wars of choice, often mislead­ When President George H. approval ratings are going • Regenerate older ing or downright lying to W. Bush's administration sent down, it is a sure sign that the political ideas Congress and to the people. in the military, they stopped American political scene is run people have been disappointed With increasing reliance short of invading Baghdad be­ by the majority votes of the gull­ at how he is failing to live up • Have a cult of on mercenary groups like cause they felt Saddam would ible, a cold consensus method to those high-sounding words personality Blackwater (recently renamed be able to control his coun­ that dares to tell an individual he used to ensure his vote. Xe Services) and other private try and would start tailoring how to live his life. But then, cit­ firms, we have begun a pro­ his behavior and policies to izens are typically taught to be cess of privatizing war. For the better suit American needs. a "part of the whole" instead of blood of our young men and Unfortunately, this turned standing on one's own ground. women, the flow of money out not to be the case, and in Let's face it; Obama has comes easily to those in the 2003 we invaded Iraq again "earned" his position as presi­ military industrial complex. under the false pretext of dent of the United States and is Recently, a man named WMD's and the spread of de­ continuously supported by his John Perkins, author of New mocracy in the Middle East. devoted sycophants who genu­ York Times bestsellers, "Con­ Both invasions have made flect upon him every chance they get, and predictably seem fessions of an Economic Hit­ millions if not billions of dol­ to lump George W. Bush on man" and "The Secret History lars for the military industrial everything negative that hap­ or the American Empire," broke complex and construction pened in that past administra­ his vow of silence and released companies like Halliburton. tion. This same group of people books and interviews about If we take the word of Per­ will thus also tihink that noth­ me inner workings of Ameri­ kins and other experts in the field, then the primary goal ing that goes wrong during can foreign policy. Many of his Obama's current administration in American foreign policy, views are heavily contentious will ever be his fault. Obama's at least since the 1980s, has and many in the field discredit admirers follow his image not been to spread democ­ mm for lack of hard evidence, wherever it may go and defend racy and prevent the Soviet but his messages are still widely anything he may do that Amer- received by much of the public. Union from taking over the His job, hired jointly by world, but rather to promote the CIA and international cor­ the economic well-being of "What rational mind porations, was to act as an multi-national companies. economic hitman. Accord- These allegations, if proven would tout faith as the mK to Perkins, economic hit- to be true, can change the way answer to problems men, numbering in the hun­ millions of Americans view our government. Let the empire caused by it?" There's strong. Then there's Army Strong. Join the dreds around the world, are U.S. Army right now and you can receive nearly 86111 to third world countries raise the quality of living for $82,000 in tuition assistance for college. We will not only help support you, but we will also invest in your ^d are told to convince the all, not on the pursuit of profit. future. Visit your Jocal recruiter r call ica's citizens would cry foul at. aders to accept enormous "In the councils of gov­ 1-800-USA-ARMY for more. ernment we must guard The evidence we all loans from organizations like have seen makes it clear that *e World Bank and the IMF. against the acquisition of un­ warranted influence whether most Democrats, liberals, and Guaranteed in the loans Obama-believers do not have e contracts that go to com­ sought or unsought by the military industrial complex." any original political ideas ARMY STRONG." panies like Halliburton and of their own in the slightest, ec President Dwight Eisenhow- htel through bribery and and voted in someone based famously foreshadowed toeats. Once these countries er on pure emotion, and even • loaded with insurmount- and in the opinions section do not necessarily represent the view of The Sandspur or The Sandspur Staff. The opinions on this page March 5,2010 The Rollins College Sandspur LIFE & TIME| Hunger, Homelessness and Poverty at Rollins PETER TRAVIS Robert Stuart addressed the Some Statistics about Hunger the sandspur community's role in fixing and Poverty: poverty and homelessness. The Christian Service Center 1 has served more than 3 milUon Nearly 732,000 people sought s help from local food pantries ^ On Tuesday, Rollins students meals to the hungry of our and soup kitchens last year ^ gathered in the Galloway Room community through its Daily (many of them were families § to attend the fourth annual Bread Program. with young children). Rollins College Oxfam Hunger The interactive experience Approximately 55,000 different |fc Banquet. Hosted by IUMP played out in how the Galloway people receive assistance (loin Us in Making Progress), Room was divided. Students iany given week. the Hunger Banquet was an were divided into three sections: "I 47% of the members of « interactive depiction of how the upper class, the middle households served by Second « food and other resources are class, and the lower class. Only Harvest Food Bank of Central ^ unequally distributed around a handful of people sat in the Florida are children. ^ the world. The event aims upper class while the majority 55% of clients served by Second ^ to raise awareness on college of students in attendance had to Harvest Food Bank of Central « campuses of the epidemics of sit on the floor as the lower class. Florida report having to choose S poverty and hunger around These sections represented between paying for food and ^ the world. Assistant Director global divisions of wealth. For paying for utilities. of the Office of Community dinner, members of the upper 39.7% of all clients Engagement Meredith Hein class were served an extravagant ^^^^^M• MELANIE WEITZNER /thes household income less than | osTS FOR THE EVENING: Peter Travis (Class of 201 said that the goal of the evening three-course dinner. Those $10,000 YOUR H was to "educate the community in the middle class were only ^mmtmfmmmmtmmmi )HIHHHHHHHH on global poverty, as well allowed to eat rice and beans. as their own community in Finally, the lower class members regard to poverty, hunger, and seated on the floor were served i homelessness." single slices of bread. The event featured several Rollins Professor of Political speakers from Rollins and others Science Daniel Chong ended from community organizations the evening with a talk about focusing on hunger and the systemic problems of our homelessness in the area. The government that impede our night began with Dean of the ability to address world poverty. Faculty Laurie loyner addressing He stressed the opportunities the issue of homelessness from students have to change the a sociological perspective. world and impact major issues She spoke on the structural like world hunger. deficiencies in America in terms For many students, the of creating a plagued cycle that evening was an emotionally perpetuates homelessness. moving experience, and it Chris Goyzueta spoke to the certainly served to enlighten students in attendance about his a good portion of campus as non-profit organization, Rock to the problems that face our for Hunger. Rock for Hunger generation. Melanie Gnecco is a group that puts on concerts (Class of 2010) summed up the to benefit the victims of world sentiment of those in attendance hunger. Executive Director of by saying, "after tonight, I'll the Christian Service Center, appreciate my life more."

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^mm^mmmmmmw- MELANIE WEITZNER I the^ A CAPTIVE AUDIENCE: The Hunger Banquet completely tilled the Galloway Room; the manystu attendance sat at tables and overflowed onto the floor.

MELANIE WEITZNER / the sandspur MELANIE WEITZNER 1 KNOWLEDGE IS POWER: Dean Joyner addresses the topic of IN SUMMATION: Melanie Gnecco (Class of 2010) shares her newly-discovered outlook si hunger and homelessness from a sociological perspective. attending the event with the other students. College Sandspur LIFE & TIMES March 5, 2010 | A Brief History of Food: Fried chicke: oul Food Sunday with the BSU con a sor slave; HAN THOMAS on the last day of the month, who participate in Black culture Shuffle." ate it oft i sandspur Sunday, Feb. 28. To kick off the eat to bond and celebrate their St Parks said of the event, "I Fish was his event, a candlelight vigil was traditions. Gail Ridgeway, think it's important for everyone cheap mear held outside the Mills building. disability services coordinator at is recognized Dean Powers spoke about Martin to experience different cultures, for ex-slaves with lit Rollins, brings a homemade dish and that is why the BSU hosts Ration as Black History Luther who, in 1517, posted his mon every year to Soul Food Sunday. events like this." lere at Rollins, the Black 95 Theses on the door of Castle She made her mother's recipe Several students commented Collard greens v Union (BSU) has held Church in Wittenberg, Germany called "Dodie's Corn Pudding," on the night. Samantha Stribling broug. | over the past month and stood up for what he ents which is much like a souffle, (Class of 2012) stated, "I love the slave tre Lorate the legacy that believed was right. Dean Powers made with cream style corn, eggs, eating soul food! And I always try Lericans have left connected Luther's actions with Corn bread is a flour and butter. It is often served to promote equality." L ica and the world. those of Martin Luther King, Jr., food that stems f er as a traditional side dish in many Jenny Sherwood (Class of f 18, BSU sponsored a who famously made his dreams slaves eating left Black homes at Sunday dinner. 2011) summed up the evening jion,'given by IT's Robert of equality known in 1963 with cornmeal as a stapk After the delicious dinner, from a different perspective, » on two of the first his 'T Have a Dream" speech. their diet r Ciera Parks (Class of 2011) co- "I've never been involved in a ired troops during the p Then the dinner moved president of BSU, led the group BSU event before, and it was Chitterlings are an i Civil War. inside, where Cherisse Hagood, in another tradition of Black an important way to meet new especially important ini,e Black History Month (Class of 2012) co-president of culture: dancing. All of the people and get involved, while food served during BSU and the Office of BSU, explained what soul food attendees-faculty, staff, students showing support for a diverse tural Affairs held the is. She described soul food as and community members alike, community." in ti nil Food Sunday dinner comfort food: food that people came together to do the "Cupid were slaughtered MmmMUUmnmtm wmm m$mmnmmmmmmmmmmm Dodie's Corn 1 Pudding Recipe: S Courtesy of Gail Ridgeway, Disability Services Coordinator ^ Ingredients: 1/2 stick butter (melted) 3 tablespoons of flour 3 eggs I 1 § Directions: • Use a wire whisk to ^ blend these ingredients ^ together until smooth. ^ I • stylAdde threcorne canands oonf creae camn «^ of whole kernel corn & I One can of milk (use f the corn can) • One cup of heavy cream « ^ • Use wire whisk to blend ^ this all together. H • Sweeten to taste. (I use ^ about 1/2 cup of sugar) || • Salt and pepper to taste. « ^ • Thicken mixture with |fc 1/2 box of Jiffy corn ^ bread mix. ^ • Bake at 350 degrees ^ for 40 minutes, or until I| t $ firm-golden brown on ^ top. I COURTESY OF MCT CAMPUS *#*******#*************$ in Poses No Threat to Purim Carnival subscriptions going back to Hillel. a festive meal. In recent times, goers donated canned goods or HAN THOMAS The money from the carnival and celebrators of Purim have added money with all proceeds going to f^ sandspur The Observer will be going to the Mitzvot of Purim: | the adornment of costumes to the Haiti. foundation Partners in Health, ^ 1. Listening to the pub- ^ list. CSA was, and will be for the which Hillel has teamed up with ^ lie reading, which usu- ^ Saturday marked a The carnival here on Rollins' duration of the semester, selling to help Haiti. Though community ^ ally occurs in synagogue, ^ *$ day on the Rollins campus was co-sponsored wristbands to fundraise for Haiti. nt members and Rollins students ^ of the Book of Esther in ^ it did not bring down by Office of Multicultural Spectrum featured Mardi Gras mask decorating. LASA offered alike ventured into the rain to ^ the evening and again the ^ ^e Purim Carnival, Affairs, Office of Community enjoy a good time, the weather b a chance to win goldfish, with following morning (k'riat ^ y Hillel, was a great Engagement, Academic did not last long. es donations also going to the Haiti Pite the rain. Co- Internships, Jewish Studies, Dean Powers said it was a ^ megilla) of fund. Other events included a Hillel Anna Montoya United Campus Ministry, SGA, "holiday miracle" that the sun 2 13 face painter, tarot card readings, ° ) explained that SGRho, the Caribbean Student came out by the end of the event. i Designer Cupcakes by Nikki, 1 - sh holiday that Association (CSA), the Latin BSU and SGRho's "mocktails" Academic Advisor at TJs, and Co- | to J«s a near-massacre American Student Association and cookie decorating. By the end Advisor of Hillel Lauren Murray ^ manot). d in Jewish history. (LASA), the Black Student Union i of the day, Hillel had raised over stated, "I was so proud to see so derives from the Book (BSU), Spectrum, and ACE. These many members of the Rollins and $1500. 3ible; Esther was groups came together to make Winter Park communities come 3. Giving charity to ^ Even the local community got W one of the biggest collaborations together on a cold, rainy day to 1Sthe poor (matanot ^ omari who became involved: the Evan Taylor Jones on campus. The carnival had support such an important cause. % la evyonim] ^aved her people from Band, a new favorite at Rollins, an inflatable jousting arena We were waiting out the rain in a I ev came out to play and The Winter ents occur during and obstacle course, as well building, but the people in Haiti Park Observer newspaper will be ^ 4. Eating c e meal ^ include reading as activities individuals could and Chile have nowhere to wait promoting Hillel throughout the ^tEsther, giving gifts, participate in to win prizes. To it out." month, with half of the proceeds of P°°r, and enjoying participate in an activity, carnival- The Rollins College Sandspur March 5,2010 8 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Doyle Dazzles With VERNON MEIGS arrangements, and listens to a she got good reactions from the the sandspur diverse array of music besides songs, and that the first one- her jazz/Broadway standards. woman show she performed Doyle's "A Salute to Cole was a Cole Porter show. Victoria Doyle (Class of Porter" is a "best of" compila­ "And this [the album] is ba­ 2011), originally from Phila­ tion of Cole Porter standards, sically that show, just recorded. delphia, is a Rollins student plus several songs inspired by If you were to see one of my Cole studying music and voice per­ him in his style. The former are: Porter shows, it'd be all these formance. Doyle specializes in "You Do Something To Me," songs. I knew the songs so well, the jazz/lounge style, which she "Night and Day," "Let's Do It," I've done them so many times, considers her life and passion. In "Just One of Those Things," and thought it'd be really good addition to giving performances to record them," Doyle said. and singing songs by early 20th "These songs are the Doyle sings in choirs here century songwriter Cole Porter, best of the best! They at Rollins, and often performs she has recorded her own al­ shows in her home town of bum, "A Salute to Cole Porter," don't write them like Philadelphia at several different which compiles and pays trib­ this anymore." venues, including local restau­ ute to what she considers the rants. Rollins was "a great fit" best works of her favorite com­ "Begin the Beguine," "So In for her as a music and voice per­ poser. She sings each song on Love," "What Is This Thing formance student, she shared. the album with a nostalgic and called Love?," and "True Love." "I rode on the Winter Park heartwarming passion, as the The latter include "Smile," com­ road tour, and we were passing album, according to her, show­ posed by Charlie Chaplin for Rollins College and I was all, cases the set list used for her his movie "Modern Times," 'Oh, what's that?' and they were 4 %M best live performances. with lyrics by John Turner and saying that it was the first day of COURTESY OF VICTORIA D0Y1I Doyle started taking voice Geoffrey Parsons, and "Sway," classes, and they were all by the SING YOUR HEART OUT: Rollins student Victoria Doyle has just lessons at eight years old, and a mambo-style song composed pool, and I said T'm definitely has had one-woman shows at by Pablo Beltran Ruiz, which going to that school!' and then, recorded her first CD, "A Salute to Cole Porter." nursing homes since. She has has been covered by artists such whoa, here I am! I also wanted a and My Space. fans of nostalgic music, Doyle also sung in musicals and plays, as Bjork, Cliff Richard, and Mi­ school that would allow for me "These songs are the best of is a definite must to check out. including "Thoroughly Modern chael Buble. to be a music major, and study the best! They don't write them My personal favorites from "A Millie," "Anything Goes" (a Cole "Smile" and "Sway" "fit the lots of other things as well," like this anymore, so if you don't Salute to Cole Porter" include Porter musical), "Footloose," same mood of the whole album. Doyle said. know them, give the album a Doyle's covers of "You Do Some­ and "Little Women." Her main Like, 'So In Love' would have a Doyle has expressed her listen!" Doyle offered. thing to Me," "Night and Day/' influences are Ella Fitzgerald Latin beat, and it would carry desire to record more in the fu­ She also recommends Rol­ "Let's Do It," "So In Love," and (her favorite singer) and Michael over in 'Sway,'" Doyle com­ ture, as she hopes to record new lins students to visit the New "Sway," though all are very Buble. Doyle "loves her [Ella mented. tracks she has been working on Texture Web site, her brother's enjoyable to listen to. You will Fitzgerald's] voice, and her ren­ When asked what inspired when she returns to the studio. publishing company on which be pleased with Victoria's me­ ditions of songs are amazing." her to record a Cole Porter trib­ Doyle's artist information is she is a featured artist. lodic, talented, and harmonious She also loves Michael Buble's ute album, Doyle replied that available on iTunes, CDBaby, For Rollins students and voice. Movie Magic RIK KEEVAN these moments, they would give the sandspur away door prizes, forcing the attention of the crowd. There was also an instance where they On Thursday, Feb 25, Rol­ pelted the audience with the lins students were treated to movie reel stress balls. the red carpet experience. Cam­ At the end of the night, the pus Movie Fest held a premiere three award winners were an­ right here on campus, allowing nounced. The winner for Best Rollins students to see what it Comedy was "Number 8" (pro­ feels like to be a big name actor ducers pictured upper right), in the spotlight. the story of one group's struggle The night opened with the to bring Rollins up from the funk/jazz/rock music of Soul In­ eighth douchiest school, accord­ sanity. The local band warmed ing to GQ Magazine in 2009, to up the cold night for patrons number one. as they waited to enter the pre­ Best Drama went to "Entre miere. Nous," an artistic piece whose Students were treated like only dialogue was in French. stars as they walked down a Best Movie went to "The Park East/Park thick red carpet. There they Search" (producers pictured were able to pick up movie reel lower right), a farce about a Knowles Apartments stress balk' and Mardi Gras doctor and friend searching for is 1 block from Park masks. Paparazzi swarmed the a patient that had escaped from carpet, snapping pictures of the the hospital. All these movies Ave and walking dis­ students on their way to the pre­ and more can be viewed on the tance to Rollins Col­ miere. Campus Movie Fest Web site. Inside the gym, students The after party, held in lege, shopping district saw an ocean of chairs as well as Dave's Down Under due to in­ and restaurants on P a large movie screen. After a 40 clement weather, featured tradi­ minute wait, the students were tional Mardi Gras dishes. Movie Ave! rewarded with the movies that makers and fans mixed and ate, Located on N. Know they had worked so hard to cre­ while music pumped through ate. the decorated room. Soon, Rol­ Ave. The movies varied from the lins Improv Players (RIP) took Please contact us ft humorous to the dramatic. Doc­ the stage, performing their short umentaries were shown side- form show, Rip-Tag. our specials on studi by-side with comedies about Then came the moment apartments! aliens and amnesia patients. of the night; ACE revealing Sixteen movies were the upcoming bands for their shown, some hits with the au­ spring concert: Black Violin and Phone: 1-866-943-5406 dience, while others lacked the Shwayze. Email: professional® punch the audience was looking The Rollins campus bonded crossfremail.com for. After every four videos, host over home-made movies and Spencer Lynn (Class of 2013), Mardi Gras themed fun. Check Website: along with a CMF spokesper­ out www.campusmoviefest. www. son, came onto the stage. In com to view Rollins movies. pmifloridaxom. Rollins College Sandspur The ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT March 5, 2010 The Shoulds and Wills of the Oscars BRENDAN MONROE category this year, but one that then Cruz should receive this Should Win: Colin Firth on, everything. A sizable part of the sandspur is, for the third or fourth year in award for the second year. [Will Win: Jeff Bridges me thinks "The Hurt Locker" is a row, a foregone conclusion. Should Win: Penelope Cruz going to take it. While another Thanks for playing Woody Har-_ Will Win: MoNique Best Director: makes me think the Academy For years prognosticators relson, Christopher Plummer, Quentin Tarantino is the will choose not to award either lave attempted to deduce the Matt Damon and Stanley Tucci Best Actress: most deserving candidate of these films, instead choosing ,aV the Academy Awards will but this is Christoph Waltz's This is the biggest competi­ here. In crafting "Inglourious one with a moderate budget vote every year on Oscar night. moment in the spotlight, and tion of the night, between San­ Basterds" he created a film that that still achieved great box of­ nply put, who is going to get it is well deserved, too! His dra Bullock for "The Blind Side" is undoubtedly "his," more so fice success, like "Inglourious those coveted little golden men? performance in "Inglourious and Meryl Streep for "Julie and than James Cameron's or Kath- Basterds." I like that part of me ally, the Academy Produc­ Basterds" as the gloriously bad Julia." This win should be rather ryn Bigelow's films. You could much better, so, for now, I will ers themselves could not care Nazi Colonel Hans Landa, or the obvious. Bullock starred in "All easily pull Tarantino's film out listen to it and hope it is right. [ess about which films win the "Jew Hunter," ranks up there as About Steve" and, as I mention of a lineup, because it so visibly Should Win: "Inglourious awards; the important thing to one of the best performances in in my list of the worst movies of bears his trademark. However, Basterds" is to ensure a high view­ cinema. An upset from anyone 2009, this should automatically I am predicting that Bigelow ul­ Will Win: "Inglourious er turnout. They have done a would be the most unjust the disqualify her. Besides that, her timately gets this prize for "The Basterds" ple of things this year in an a telecast has ever seen. performance here is rather one Hurt Locker," and any other attempt to make that happen. Should Win: Christoph Waltz note, wlaereas Streep entirely year she would deserve it. But Best Animated Film: most obvious of these is Will Win: Christoph Waltz embodies Julia Child. I am very ultimately so long as they keep Will and probably Should Win: increasing the number of best fond of Carrey Mulligan's excel­ it away from that jerk Cameron "Up" (though we love "Fantas­ picture nominees from the tra­ lent performance in "An Educa­ that is what matters. tic Mr. Fox") ditional five films to 10. Best Supporting Actress: tion" and bemoan the absence Should Win: Quentin Tarantino This is widely seen as the This seems to be another of nominations for Penelope . Will Win: Kathryn Bigelow Best Adapted Screenplay: answer to the disappointing forgone conclusion. All the pre- Cruz ("Broken Embraces") and Will and Should Win: "Up in nominations of last year, in award hype and accolades have Emily Blunt ("The Young Victo­ the Air" which two of the year's biggest gone to Mo'Nique, who will ria"). Regardless, this should be Best Picture: (and most acclaimed) films, sadly win for her role as the Streep's year. It is the empty box with Best Original Screenplay: % Dark Knight^ and "Wall- terribly abusive mother to our Should Win: Meryl Streep the big $500 million bow on Should and Will Win: "Inglou­ were snubbed in favor of title character in the film "Pre­ Will Win: Meryl Streep top ("Avatar") versus the tiny rious Basterds" lesser-known fare like "The cious." Barring an "Avatar" vic­ Iraq war drama ("The Hurt Reader" and something else tory, this will be the most unde­ Best Actor: Locker") in this category. In­ Best Foreign Language Film: it I do not remember... but served award of the night. Out Pre-award ceremonies have terestingly, if the former wins This is my favorite category it is exactly the point is it not? of the other contenders, Maggie seemed to nearly unanimously it will be the highest grossing of the year! The year's best film, i one remembers. Gyllenhaal is nominated for a award this prize to Jeff Bridges, Oscar winner ever, while a win Broken Embraces," was not Despite denouncing the strong, if cliche, role as a single who is great in "Crazy Heart." by the latter would be the low­ nominated here because Spain routine practices of "prognosti- mother in "Crazy Heart." Anna He will likely walk away with est grossing Oscar winner even did not submit it as their selec­ tators" of which I most certain- Kendrick and Vera Farmiga are the gold here too. The perfor­ With either choice, history is tion and each country is allowed jam not, I will nevertheless try both nominated for their vary­ mance I cannot get out of my likely to be made! I just hope only one nominee. As a result, my amateur hand at predicting ing roles in "Up in the Air." head, however, is Colin Firth's history does not remember an this category is split between Ie films that I think will win, Penelope Cruz is nominated excellent portrayal of a gay egotistical/ bloated effects film Germany's "The White Ribbon" [along with those that I believe in this category for the second man who has lost his lover in with zero originality and zero and France's "Un Prophet." win. year in a row- for her singing/ the magnificent, terribly under­ heart as the winner of the 2010 This latter is still in the process acting role in the ensemble mu­ rated, "A Single Man." Jeremy Academy Awards. That would of coming to America. it Supporting Actor: sical "Nine." If the Oscars truly Renner also lurks as a possible be a travesty and call into ques­ Should Win: Broken Embraces This is a particularly strong go to the best performances, upset. tion the Academy's judgment Will Win: The White Ribbon Depp Calls for Justice for "3" RNON MEIGS Scissorhands," the "Pirates based on his halcyon behavior, the sandspur of the Caribbean" series, and as opposed to being very angn recently, Tim Burton's "Alice at the fact that every day is in Wonderland," has decidecl step closer to his execution. P to speak out in defense of the has also remarked that Echols' West Memphis Three, as they wife, Lorri, who married hii On May 5, 1993, three boys have been dubbed since the during his time in prison anc from West Memphis, Arkansas case. Depp is by no means the has advocated tirelessly for the were reported missing after first celebrity to promote the in­ release of the detainees, was king last seen together in the nocence of the three convicts. "like a Panzer Division" anc Robin Hood Hills area. They Celebrities and artists such as that she "really is a force to be w"e eventually found dead in Winona Ryder, members of reckoned with." a ditch in the same area. Three the Dixie Chicks and Eddie As for the Satanic rituc Pagers, Damien Echols, Jes­ Vedder—among others—have sacrifice implications that hac sie Misskelley, and Jason Bald-• campaigned and advocated for haunted the three all througl P» have been convicted for their release. the course of the investigatioi fe murder of the three chil- Depp took the time to and in the media coverage, e J n. Echols was sentenced to contribute to the "48 Hours Depp has stated that it is "to­ deat h, Baldwin was given life Mystery" program on Feb. 27 tally baseless," and expressec ^Prisonment, and Misskelley and publicly advocated for the how appalled he was at hen ^sentenced to life in prison release of the West Memphis the authorities came up with it.| PS 40 years. Three, stating that he believes "They were easy targets,". says| This case has been the sub- they could not possibly have Depp. He also offered, "Whei of much controversy, media committed the murders, and you bring the Oogy-Boogy M< ^ntion and accusations of that he sympathizes with both into it, boy, people really get Carriage of justice in which them and the families of the spun out." r t"ree teens (who are now murdered children. Depp has said that he is 1 their thirties) were wrongly In the "48 Hours" exclusive willing to take criticism for 'Jcted and were done so footage, Johnny Depp stated those who think that he is only* 1 reinforcement of a Satan- that people should do their own speaking out for the publicity. 0r heavy metal-related panic. research and come to their own He says the criticism would bf nothing compared to what the recent years, new DNA evi- conclusions based on the facts convicts and the victims' fami­ :e has further raised skep- of the case, and laments that the lies have to endure and that he m of the guilt of the three, state has a narrow perspective thinks the cause really needs retrial was never able to be on the matter and is unwilling extra support. Jfjged due to the fact that the to admit that they may have For more information yoi -suits were dismissed as made a mistake. can visit www.cbs.com andl Nclusive. Depp has also commented view the 48 Hours interview TROUBLE: Johnny Depp is the most recent celebrity to back h recent news, widely ac- on Echols' character, as some­ |N DEPP with Johnny Depp, which oc- est Memphis Three cause, demanding a retrial, ^dactor johnny Depp, fa- one who is impossible to have the W curred this past Saturday. 5 tor his roles in "Edward committed such atrocious acts March5,20io 10 The Rollins College Sandspur ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Pulp Classics Return at the Polasek Science Fiction, Mysteries and sure to visit Dr. Reich at Carter of Mars"), produced by got out that these fantastic VERNON MEIGS Westerns" on Thursday, March presentation! Also remember to Disney and directed by Andrew covers were drawn by a woman the sandspur 11 at 7:00 p.m. at the Winter check out the official Web sit Stanton. St. John himself had instead of a man, the public Park Library." Go and see these Richard Powers, Alex a 45-year long career during was outraged. Fortunately, for more information: www great works of art and make Schomburg, and Kelly Freas are which he continued to do covers Margaret Brundage had a great maidensandmonsters.com just a few of the artists being for Burroughs but also did work editor who only smiled and featured at the Albin Polasek for magazines such as Weird gave her more work, knowing Museum & Sculpture Gardens Tales, Amazing Stories, and that with public outrage comes here in Winter Park. The small FATE. In addition to all of this, higher sales. The tragedy is exhibit features some of the top he taught at the Art Institute of that because Brundage worked names in the pulp fiction genre, Chicago for 20 years as Well as in pastels before the protective the forerunner of comic books, at the American Academy of spray that we now use was and the escape for thousands Art. developed, much of her work of people during the Great One of my personal favorite has been lost or destroyed. Depression. pulp fiction artists is Margaret The further you venture These books are called Brundage. Brundage worked into the showroom the more "pulp" fiction because of the for Weird Tales Magazine in surprises you come^ across, type of paper they were printed Chicago from 1932 until 1938 such as work by Frank Frazetta. on: cheap, wood pulp paper. when the company moved to Frazetta is widely known for For 25 cents, or sometimes less, New York. In these six years, his ability to capture action in a reader could enjoy stories by Margaret produced some of his work as well as for working such now famous writers as the most provocative covers with author Robert E. Howard Ray Bradbury, Arthur C. Clarke, for Weird Tales including "The to create the cover art for the and H.P. Lovecraft. However, Witch's Mark" in 1938 and "The now famous hero, "Conan it was the art that caused a stir Alter of Melektaos" in 1932. the Barbarian." On display with covers by artists like James Working purely in pastels, is his cover art work for the Allen St. John, who worked with Brundage's work reflects her Burroughs story, "Swords writer Edgar Rice Burroughs background in art and fashion of Mars." Produced in 1966, on the covers of some of the design. In a time when most Frazetta's exquisite oil painting latter's John Carter books. Now, covers showed the male hero, on canvas board. The collection one of the books that St. John Brundage drew beautiful, will stay on display until April worked on with Burroughs, bewitching, and highly sexy 18 of this year. There will also be "A Princess of Mars," is on its women for the covers of Weird a special presentation, given by COURTESY OF MCT way to becoming a full-length Tales. Rollins' own Paul Reich, called PULP FICTION COVER: Long before Tarantino's classic crime 1 feature film (called "John Unfortunately, when word "The History of the Pulps: pulp fiction magazines were a staple of reader's diets. Year in Review: The Top 10 Films of 2001 BRENDAN MONROE feelings on the topic might have his "Inglourious Basterds" is the the sandspur been going in. most fun I have had in a movie 6. "The Cove" in years. Christoph Waltz gives "The Cove" is the best in a the performance of a lifetime as year of great documentaries but the deliriously diabolical Nazi With Oscar night nearly to call it such would be to sell Colonel Hans Landa in a film upon us, the annual anointing the film as less than it really is that makes us wish Quentin of the year's Ten Best Pictures - nothing less than masterful, Tarantino could write more has emerged from critics and A week following the tragic than just movies - but could Academy Producers alike. death of a Sea World trainer, Ric rewrite history too. Unlike most lists, which seem O'Barry's moving story is more 1. "Broken Embraces" to reflect the changing shifts in relevant and important than It is the best film of the year- momentum and popularity for ever. and you probably have no^H any given film, my list simply 5. "An Education" of it. From Spanish Director reflects what I humbly believe '"An Education" in life, Pedro Almodovar, "Broken to be the greatest films that I "An Education" in love, "An Embraces" marks the g have watched over thf past Education" in what movies are achievement of his legendary year. They are listed below, all about. career. Starring Almodovars beginning at number ten and 4. "Two Lovers" beautiful muse, Penelope Cruz, counting down to number one, An achingly beautiful film, in a role reminiscent of Audrey the him. that was my favorite of "Two Lovers" came out on the Hepburn, Almodovar tells a 2009. front end of last year and was story of lost love through blind 10. "Shall We Kiss?" forgotten amidst the line-up of eyes. It is as much a tribute to Technically, this wonderful early spring releases. This is one film as it is an ode to love. As bonbon of a film was released to check out though, a perfectly the final scene fades to black, in France at the end of 2007 acted film featuring Oscar- the audience left spellbound by and will thus not be considered worthy performances from its its beauty; "Broken Embraces in any categories in this year's three leads and which dares to leaves you with one nriaJ Academy Awards. However, I take us on one man's journey thought - the possibility of love, have included it at number ten from expectation to desire and and film, to change lives aj because it firsv debuted stateside back again. reinvent eternity. at the 2009 Florida Film Festival 3. "Up In The Air" and to leave it out would be to Funny, moving, relevant - exclude what is an absolutely these are just three of the words Baldwin great French comedy. A story of COURTESY OF MCT CAMPUS to describe Jason Reitman's love and desire inside a story of OSCAR NIGHT: Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin (pictured from left to classic film about a corporate Condo foi love and desire, this charming right) are hosting this years Academy Awards on March 7. downsizer (George Clooney) film analyzes the impact a whose joy in life comes from Sale simple kiss can have - and that Director Federico Fellini's scoreless credits have rolled off collecting frequent flier miles a film can have on us. source material, "8 Vi." A real the screen. and enjoying occasional trysts Drte bedroom, one 9. "Nine" pity this' film has not received 7. "A Single Man" with a fellow wanderer (Vera Jaidwin Park condo Appropriately enough, more recognition. Colin Firth is the heart and Farmiga). Clooney has never reserved parking s| "Nine" claims the ninth spot 8. 'The White Ribbon" soul of this remarkable film been better in this film about the on the list. Let it be noted that "The White Ribbon," on the about a gay, 1960's era Los difficulties of finding a home I refer here to the Broadway other hand, has received plenty Angeles professor who has lost amidst the hopelessness of Selling complete! adapted musical "Nine" and of recognition since winning the his lover and is struggling to recession. furnished. not the atrocious animated Cannes Film Festival's Palme rediscover the joy in riving once 2. "Inglourious Basterds" "9." This "Nine," Directed D'Or, the Cannes equivalent again. Director Tom Ford fills by Rob Marshall, surpasses I would fail miserably of Best Picture, last May. As every shot with such longing attempting to describe the the director's Oscar winning subtle as it is suspenseful, this and anguish that one cannot "Chicago" and is a show- wondrous complexities of beautifully photographed film help but be moved - however Quentin Tarantino's best film to stopping homage to Italian stays with you long after the Contact Madeline» contradictory their personal date so I will simply state that 321-749-5727 tov g .Rollins College Sandspur SPORTS March 5, 2010 11 Wild World of Rollins Sports JENNIFER STULL the number 2 seed and will go rose to 11-5 and 3-0 in the SSC. one position in both singles and tournament held in San Juan the sandspur nead to head against Tampa on The boys are preparing to doubles. Rollins will head back Puerto Rico, March 8-10. Buena March 3 at 7:30 p.m. play 12 games in 13 days which to the tennis courts this week in suerte, Tars! includes the 62nd Annual Base­ hopes of keeping up an already MEN'S LACROSSE: ball Week. Good luck guys! impressive record. WOMEN'S TENNIS: Congratulations Men's La­ Only suffering two losses crosse! Since the start of the la­ WOMEN'S GOLF: WOMEN'S LACROSSE: this season, the Women's Tennis N'S BASKETBALL: ME crosse team, the Tars have never After some play in the Flor­ The team has shown great team is creaming their competi­ The Men's Basketball team had a conference win until now ida Southern Lady Moc Classic, talent, intensity and ability all tion, match after match. March to had a successful season by beating out Wingate Univer­ the Rollins Women's Golf team season, crushing a number of 4 and 5 the ladies play home overall. The boys are currently sity this past Monday. is standing in 2nd place with opponents in their path. The against California and West 17th in the final regular season The Tars will get back to scores of 311-304. team looks to crush Notre Dame Florida. Then they are off to San p0U and are on their way to work on March 5 when they As of now, the school beat­ of Ohio March 4, and if they Antonio, Texas to play Incar­ compete in the Sunshine State will compete against Pfeiffer ing out Rollins is Nova South­ maintain the hustle and deter­ nate Word. Best of luck to you Conference Tournament this University. The game is at home eastern. However, play will mination they have shown all ladies! week. and will begin at 3 p.m. continue this week and hope­ season, there is no doubt they The Tars were ranked 13th fully the Women's Golf team will take down any competitor Overall, Rollins sports in the conference with a 23-5 BASEBALL: can keep up the good work and that comes their way. teams have had an impressive reCord. However, after a loss Stephen Hiscock of the Rol­ find a first place position. week and show no signs of their against Eckerd last Saturday lins Men's Baseball team was MEN'S GOLF: seasons slowing down or let­ > team was bumped down to announced the Sunshine State MEN'S TENNIS: After J.D. Guiney (Class of ting up. The season in general ji. Fortunately this is still im­ Conference Pitcher of the Week. Jeff Morris of the Men's 2011) was named SCC Golfer of has been strong as well. If you pressive standings and the Tars Also, Joey Manning earned the Tennis team was named the the Week and the team moved have not had the chance to go i high hopes for the rest of title of Player of the Week. Sunshine State Conference Ten­ up 4 slots in the national poll, out and support our teams, do the season. After the opening game of nis Player of the Week this past the team is confident going not miss your chance to see how For the upcoming SSC the Conference Tournament, Monday. into their next tournament: The hard your fellow classmates are Tournament, the Tars hold against St. Leo, their standings Morris plays at the number Palmas Del Mar Intercollegiate playing. Keep it up, Tars!

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MtCrHA>< i HUMAN U.S. Hockey Dream Falls Short )DIE O'KEE Parise scored to tie up the game. the Olympics in 1998. the sandspur Earlier in the game, Jona Finally, with an excep­ than Toews and Corey Perry tional performance throughout scored goals to give Canada an the Olympics, Miller received early lead. Ryan Kesler scored a well-earned MVP award for The Olympics came to a the first goal for the US in the sec­ the tournament. Miller, with close this past weekend after ond period, with an assist from 33 saves, and having given up several weeks of intense com­ Patrick Kane. However, Crosby one goal per game in the first petition, with the United States was ultimately the game's hero. five games. His words, after winning the greatest number The crowd could not keep the the tough loss: "It stings right of overall medals. In total, the enthusiasm out of their voices, now/' U.S. received nine gold med­ chanting "Crosby" over and The loss was undoubtedly als, 15 silver, and 13 bronze, over again. Jacques Rogge, the tough on the American players, amounting to a grand total of International Olympic Com­ but it is still unbelievable and Se-yuirjirry 37 medals. Germany finished in mittee president, paused before unexpected for them to have second place with a total of 30 giving Crosby his medal, calling made it so far. Certainly, It was a medals, though they surpassed for more cheers and allowing very successful tournament that the U.S. in geld medals with a the crowd to express its praise. will certainly be remembered final count of 10. Canada placed 'Our team worked so unbe­ for many more Olympics down third with 26 total medals and lievably hard. Today was really the line. 14 gold. Finally, with 23 total tough, especially medals, Norway took fourth when they got a goal place, and Austria finished fifth late in regulation. with 16 total. Overall, it was a But we came back successful Olympic season for and got it in over­ many nations around the world. time," said Crosby In the most recent and per­ after the game haps the most exciting event, Overall, Canada & JL Oil anv item : Canada won out over America beat a tremendous- C 1 pff pffsefft. Mn& pzesm tb» vewpea at time of pwrefc**- in Men's Ice Hockey. With a fi­ -yet young—U.S Cmwi fee c m&sM wA aay v%m pg*r. ned score of 3-2, Sidney Crosby team that made it Offer mzi&6m bei&td •&$& and m&: predm* scored the game-winning goal much further than 7 minutes and 40 seconds into expected. The U.S. E. Morse Blvd.. Winter Park overtime. Crosby, forward for team was not even the Pittsburgh Penguins, put the expected to receive a Downtown Winter Park puck past American goaltender medal in Vancouver, >7:?5L8039 Ryan Miller. However, this is let alone make it to www. Gurtzberrv. com not to say that the Americans the final game. This did not give it their all. With has been the first 24 seconds left in regulation, overtime gold medal Miller pulled to give the U.S. a game since NHL six-man advantage, and Zach players first joined COURTESY OF MCT CAMPUS