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At 9:15 a.m. on Jan. 29, a Anyone who’s ever taken a dead body was found near the sick day has likely sat on their crosswalk at USF Bull Run Drive couch and watched “The Price and Fowler Avenue adjacent to is Right,” likely with jealousy as Pizzo Elementary, University contestants jump for joy over the Police (UP) said. prospect of winning a new car. The person died from Not a bad haul for playing a natural causes and has not few games of Plinko. USF will award a 2019 Ford EcoSport SE as the grand prize of its Herd Perks Student Rewards app. been identified yet, according to However, this summer, one ORACLE PHOTO/BRIAN HATTAB university spokesperson Audrey extremely lucky USF student will to USF Athletics events. EcoSport SE as the grand prize of games and other events — like Clarke. take home “A NEW CAR,” as you Eat your heart out, Drew its Herd Perks Student Rewards live coaches radio shows and “This means the death was might hear on the long-running Carey. app. Students receive points for other events. not at the hands of himself or CBS show, simply for showing up USF will award a 2019 Ford checking in on the app at USF n See CAR on PAGE 4 another,” Clarke said. Clarke said that someone, who was not identified, reported the event to the staff at Pizzo SHS preps students on coronavirus prevention Elementary. reported Jan. 21 in Washington outbreak as well as assisting nCoV is a betacoronavirus that The case has been sent to state, according to the Centers for health departments where there originated from bats. First it was the Hillsborough Medical Disease Control and Prevention have been confirmed cases. suspected that animal-to-person Examiner’s Office for forensics (CDC). Although most of the world contact was the cause because and analysis. UP is awaiting the There have been five positive is aware of the outbreak, what of large seafood and live animal results to certify the cause of cases, 68 negative and 92 that will exactly is it? markets, but most of the patients death. Alyssa Stewart be determined at a later date. Seetha Lakshmi, USF assistant did not have exposure to these The Oracle contacted the The confirmed cases in the U.S. professor and infectious disease areas. As of now, the spread of Medical Examiner’s Office EDITOR IN CHIEF are in Washington, California, specialist, said the coronavirus the virus is being associated with Wednesday afternoon, however, Arizona and Illinois. comes from a family of viruses. travel from Wuhan. they couldn’t reveal any With nearly 6,000 confirmed Concerns have grown so much “It’s a part of the same viruses Lakshmi said the newer information on the individual cases worldwide and a death that American Airlines, British that cause the common cold, so versions of the coronavirus can by the time of publication. toll of 132, the coronavirus is Airways, Delta, United Airlines it’s not something that’s totally cause severe human diseases Clarke said UP is actively increasing at an alarming rate — among other international flights unseen before,” Lakshmi said. such as sores, but for the most investigating to determine the and so is the concern. have announced that they would However, the novel (new) part patients are presenting with circumstances surrounding the Across the globe, the virus be limiting the number of flights coronavirus (2019-nCoV) is the upper respiratory symptoms incident. has spread throughout Asia, going to China or stopping cause of the outbreak in Wuhan, such as a cough, sore throat or Anyone with any information Australia, parts of Europe, operations there completely. China, which has been spreading nasal congestion. can contact UP at 813-974-2628. Canada and the U.S. The CDC has been working via person-to-person contact. The first case in the U.S. was on tracing the origins of the The CDC said the 2019- n See VIRUS on PAGE 3 NEWS 3 OPINION 6 FOCAL POINTS 7 SPORTS 8 2 THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, 2020 ● THE ORACLE The Oracle THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA’S STUDENT NEWSPAPER SINCE 1966 Editor in Chief Alyssa Stewart @AlyssaKStewart

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Email [email protected] NEWS UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA ● THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, 2020 ● THE ORACLE 3 VIRUS alcohol-based hand sanitizer if Continued from PAGE 1 soap and water isn’t available. USF-NAACP remembers People from across the U.S. Even though the virus has have been purchasing face masks spread to the U.S., Lakshmi said as a preventative. In fact, face the risk is still low. masks are selling out at a rapid Kobe Bryant However, the university has a pace in cities such as Chicago, plan in place in case an infectious Seattle and Chinatown, NY. disease outbreak ever happens Newsweek reported that on campus or in the Tampa Bay people are even turning to area. pharmacies and taking the face Student Health Services masks that are put out for flu (SHS) Director Joseph Puccio season. said the department undergoes Even though it may feel like preparation programs for a protection from the outbreak, infectious disease outbreaks Lakshmi said that is not the case. as well as preparation protocol “If you don’t wash your hands, every year. the masks by themselves aren’t Students can access the going to be effective,” Lakshmi Student Health Pandemic said. “By the way the mask fits Response Plan on the USF your face, anything can still go website. into it.” “SHS would work very Lakshmi said there are still closely with counties or state uncertainties about the virus that health officials to make sure we are of concern, but will later be are following all of the same discovered with time. guidelines,” Puccio said. “We “It’s an ongoing situation so The vigil will include an opening prayer, performances, a candlelight service and a moment of silence in would focus on how to triage we have to see if it mutates,” the MLK Plaza. SPECIAL TO THE ORACLE people and what the plans would Lakshmi said. “It uses the same be if people were testing positive receptors to bind that are similar or if we were suspicious,” Puccio to sores. That’s why the concern By Devin Perry nine people who lost their lives. are people that love them and care CORRESPONDENT said. is if it will become more severe “I think for us as a community, about them. It’s the biggest reason Even though the virus is as it adapts to its host. That’s why we need to unify and realize that life why NAACP is doing this.” low risk, Puccio recommends the CDC often checks to see if the In commemoration of the life is short,” Gibbs said. “With this vigil, The NAACP also hopes to bring students still practice good virus has changed after it’s been of famous basketball player Kobe we’re celebrating an amazing life… awareness to the revival of the hand hygiene. He said a lot of isolated.” Bryant and the lives of eight other and bringing our African American organization at USF, which hasn’t the preventatives for the virus Lakshmi said she recommends victims of a helicopter crash, the community together.” been active since early 2017. are similar to the flu or other that people who have visited USF chapter of the NAACP is Aliciya Smith, Denzel Lee and “The NAACP stands for action respiratory infections. China recently and are holding a candlelight vigil at 8 p.m. Lola Adeagbo from the organization and for change, and the way I take “Make sure you are washing experiencing respiratory this Thursday at the Martin Luther will be leading songs such as “Hard that is, like, it’s a call to action,” Gibbs your hands with soap and water symptoms contact their health King Jr. (MLK) Plaza. To Say Goodbye” by Boyz II Men. said. “When something happens, for at least 20 seconds,” Puccio care providers as soon as possible The retired Laker and four-time Candlelit ceremonies around the you go down, have a meeting, work said. “If you go into any medical to be safe. MVP was killed when the helicopter MLK plaza, prayers and a moment things out and then put it into facility and you have a cough, it’s “The health care providers can him, his daughter Gianna Bryant of silence will bring the event to a action.” a good idea to wear a mask and screen them or over the phone and another family were traveling close. The event is expected to last 30 if you have a fever, you shouldn’t the person would have to say in crashed into the hills above “We want to bring the African minutes to an hour, and the expected go to school or go to work or be a that they have been in China and Calabasas, California last Sunday. American community together and turnout is from 20-100 people. part of any social activities.” there was a concern for exposure The vigil will begin with an share with them the resources on “There’s a lot of significance [to Other tips for prevention so that they can be routed opening prayer from President of campus that can help them,” Gibbs the event]. About 20 to 25 black include avoiding touching properly to the correct channels.” the USF-NAACP Martaz’Shia Gibbs said. “We want to help African organizations have been personally your eyes, nose and face with and Director of Finance Staverline American students realize that invited,” Gibbs said. unwashed hands and using an Julien, leading into remarks on the there is support out there. There 4 THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, 2020 ● THE ORACLE

VIENS If Sinclair, Beckie and Continued from PAGE 8 Fleming — who incredibly has to mean something, right? 69 appearances at age 21 — are The Canadians likely want to Canada’s first choices at the line, see that their players can hack it then what harm will it cause to at a high level. That makes logical mix up the second, third and sense, sure, but four players on fourth choices? the current roster are collegiate There’s no doubt Viens will athletes — with make it one day. Just not now. Michigan, with She was so close, but Canada just FSU, with UCLA didn’t think she was ready for and with UF. whatever reason. Surely Canada saw the first- Now that Viens is part of a round matchup between USF star-studded Sky Blue FC roster and UF in the 2019 NCAA that includes two-time World tournament. And surely Canada Cup winner Carli Lloyd and the saw Viens’ hat trick in the 4-2 recently signed Mallory Pugh, win that boosted the Bulls to the Evelyne Viens, yet again, is not on Canada’s roster as it picks up international play. But her time will Viens has a chance to learn from next round. come. ORACLE PHOTO/BRIAN HATTAB the best and can only get better. Or were they too busy looking omission on Canada’s roster Sinclair, so make it count. Not for Canada. It’ll only be a matter of time for Rose’s sole goal? makes some sense — it’s mixing it up and sticking to the But one can’t help but be until Canada comes knocking At the end of the day, Viens’ potentially one last shot for tried and tested is a logical route puzzled. again. CAR other fans that may feel like it’s think everyone sees the potential Engagement on the app since support students like that,” Continued from PAGE 1 a little too difficult to earn a car. of this, and this year is the first the new version was released freshman Elizabeth Laburda They all have a chance.” year of the building block — has been trending upward, said. “I like how USF tries to If this large of a grand prize In addition to having the app it’s growing. Everyone sees the with about 1,200 or so new engage students in activities seems like a new thing, that’s revamped in the interest of user potential of this becoming a one- users signing up, according to outside of academics.” because it is. Prior to this year, friendliness, Schumacher and stop shop for all USF students of Schumacher. It might not be the most the app, which has been for his staff reached out to USF what’s going on on campus.” Attendance for basketball also important thing on the minds around four years, was more of Athletics’ corporate partners The winner of the fall sports seems to be showing signs of when coming to a game for an afterthought. to see what they could come season (soccer, volleyball improvement. students like sophomore Chris “It wasn’t something where it up with to make the app more and football) won the $500 Student attendance for men’s Miklaszewski, but it is on their was extremely engaging,” USF rewarding. in Dining Dollars, while basketball is up 63 percent (an minds in some way. Athletics Director of Marketing While the EcoSport — which the winner of winter sports average of +191) from last season “I have used it, but it has not Dustin Schumacher said. the winning student will have (primarily basketball) will win — and that’s before Saturday’s been something that is very “The prizes would be a pair to cover tax, title, registration the aforementioned spring break War on I-4 matchup with UCF, prominent in my mind when I of sunglasses or a hat, things and other usual fees associated trip with Delta and Hilton. The which will likely increase that. come to a game,” Miklaszewski like that. It was more of an with purchasing a car — is the spring sports winner (baseball, Women’s basketball is down said. “But every time I’ve been afterthought marketing piece. ultimate grand prize for the softball, golf, track and tennis) 26 percent (an average of -92). to a football game, I check into “So when we came in, we’re entire academic year, there are will win the $500 textbook However, UConn, which drew the app, take care of the points like, ‘Hey, we have this cool other large prizes as well, all scholarship. 872 students — the most of any and then go back and enjoy the tool to impact the students thanks to USF’s partners. The season prizes will be opponent — has yet to visit the game.” directly. It’s something that we “We were able to secure the awarded similarly to the grand Yuengling Center this season. However, some students didn’t can hopefully get some more car for the season-long winner,” prize, though they will only Football was not comparable know the grand prize was a car, engagement. What’s some of the Schumacher said. “We talked contain the names of the top 10 due to the relative late start USF like sophomore Gracie Heath. things that we think would drive to Aramark, who does all the rather than the top 25. While a Athletics had in promoting the “Oh my God,” Heath said student interest?’” food service on campus — we student who wins a season prize revamped app due to its release when informed of the grand The car will be awarded by got a $500 Dining Dollars prize. is not eligible to win another late in the season. prize. taking the top 25 attendees at the We have a spring break trip season’s prize (for example, the Not only is student attendance A brand new car just for going end of the year and putting them from Hilton and Delta that’s fall winner cannot win the winter up — at least for men’s basketball to games deserves that kind of in a random drawing. coming up. We have a textbook prize), they remain eligible for — but so is appreciation from the response. “That way, we’re not just scholarship from the USF the car. students, at least according to No Plinko required. assigning, ‘Oh, you’ve been to Bookstore. There are other smaller prizes, random interviews conducted by every game’ — which we love,” “A lot of our partners were like, like bobbleheads and car flags The Oracle at a recent women’s Schumacher said. “That way ‘Hey, this is really cool. We want available on the app, in addition basketball game. we’re not disheartening to any to do our part to help,’ because I to the big prizes. “That’s awesome of USF to THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, 2020 ● THE ORACLE 5 Check out our digital content

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change the law when it comes to unanimous consent of a jury, but it allows the Legislature to amend the existing sentencing laws. If the state Legislature does decide to implement harsher Nathaniel Sweet Jared Sellick standards they will be advocating The 13th Circuit Court and the Hillsborough County Commission for a known ineffective and often OPINION EDITOR COLUMNIST unfairly implemented deterrent. have already resolved this issue. WIKIMEDIA COMMONS/W. SLUPECKI The Death Penalty Information In November 2018, routes running through the USF are appealing the decision to the On Jan. 23 the Florida Supreme Center (DPIC) analyzed 30 years Hillsborough County voters campus during a restructuring in Florida Supreme Court, using a Court ruled that a death sentence of execution data to see if states approved a referendum 2017. New money could see those game of semantics to demand can be carried out without a with the death penalty had fewer creating a one-cent sales tax to routes brought back. an all-or-nothing position. If the unanimous ruling by the jury. crimes. They found that while pay for improvements in road Instead, every cent of that spending plan is repealed, they This ruling makes the death states in the South account for 80 maintenance, mass transit money is frozen. Following argue, the rest of the initiative penalty more likely to take place. percent of the U.S.’s executions, and pedestrian and cyclist AFT’s approval, Republican should be overturned, too. The Florida has executed 44 they still have some of the infrastructure. The initiative, Hillsborough County Supreme Court will hear oral individuals since 1976, but death country’s highest murder rates. which received 57 percent Commissioner Stacy White filed arguments on the issue next sentences have only required a The death penalty is also on of the vote, was authored suit against the county, claiming Wednesday. unanimous jury ruling since 2016. occassion applied to individuals and championed by All for that the referendum violated This litigation has little to do That year, the U.S. Supreme who are later found innocent. An Transportation (AFT), a citizen the Florida Constitution. In the with the Florida Constitution Court overturned a sentencing average of 3.5 death row convicts group backed by community meantime, the county has no and everything to do with statute passed by the Florida are exonerated every year. It advocates and business leaders. access to the sales tax proceeds. politics. White and Republican Legislature that would make is irresponsible to continue a Even as the sales tax is being Initially, White had a state legislators like Sen. Tom Lee capital punishment contingent practice that leads to the death of collected, however, none of the reasonable case. The AFT (R-Thonotosassa) campaigned on the judge alone, which innocent people. revenue has been spent, entirely initiative included a specific against AFT in the 2018 election, violated the defendant’s right In addition, the death penalty because of a frivolous lawsuit plan for spending the sales and both White and Lee have to a jury. In the process, they is costly. According to the DPIC, from Republican officials. tax revenue—a strategy that expressed an ideological outlawed sentencing the death Florida spends $51 million more AFT’s landslide victory helped communicate proposed commitment against tax increases penalty on a split jury. per year than they otherwise reflected years of dissatisfaction improvements with voters but and public transportation. Even by the standards of the 30 would if they sentenced all people with transportation in the Tampa usurped the constitutional By challenging the sales tax states that currently have capital convicted of first-degree murder Bay area. Stifling traffic congestion spending authority of the County in court, these officials want to punishment, this new ruling puts to life in prison without parole. is a fact of everyday life. Meager Commission. overturn a popular transportation Florida in the most extreme of This is due to the immense cost funding for mass transit makes As a result, a judge on the 13th agenda for their own political states in terms of harsh death of the appeals process. bus routes slow and unreliable. Judicial Circuit struck down the interests. penalty laws. The only other state As a result, for every execution Insufficient infrastructure and spending plan but upheld the tax. The Circuit Court and that can condemn a person to die that takes place, the taxpayer poorly designed intersections For their part, the Hillsborough the Hillsborough County with a split jury is Alabama. spends an average of $24 million. cause deadly crashes that kill County Commission voted to Commission have already The lone dissenting vote on There is a growing list of pedestrians and bicyclists. stick to the AFT spending plan, resolved this issue. The Florida the court came from Justice Jorge reasons why the death penalty Funds from the one-cent honoring the will of the voters. Supreme Court should reject Labarga, who wrote in his opinion is damaging and ineffective. The sales tax would make substantial For all intents and purposes, petty partisanship by siding that he opposed the decision “in Florida Supreme Court’s decision headway on each of these issues, these moves were common sense with Hillsborough voters and the strongest possible terms.” could make this harmful practice helping USF students along the solutions, resolving legal issues affirming the previous ruling. Labarga went on to say that this even more common. way. Underfunding, for instance, without usurping democracy. ruling would make Florida “an forced Hillsborough Area Now, both White and the GOP- Nathaniel Sweet is a senior outlier.” Jared Sellick is a senior Regional Transit (HART) to cut controlled Florida Legislature studying political science. This ruling alone does not studying political science. FOCAL POINTS UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA ● THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, 2020 ● THE ORACLE 7 Zumba instructor mixes fitness with wellness

By Maddie Moure creativity and a big stress reliever authentic self, then people will as “Music Therapy 101.” representative of where I came CORRESPONDENT for him. He said he believes it notice that and that’ll encourage Reyes stresses the importance from, and I want to share that could potentially serve as a form them to be their own authentic of exercise as a form of stress with the world I live in.” From intense boxing to gentle of therapy for others with stress- self,” said Reyes. relief, but also emphasizes that Thus, being able to share both yoga, USF provides a variety of related mental health issues. Being a Zumba instructor isn’t dance in particular can help his Latin culture and passion for fitness classes to help students Zumba is a cardio dance all fun and games, though. It also build confidence. musical therapy, Reyes is more stay in shape. Just as each class workout that gets you moving requires lots of dedication and Students with low self-esteem than content with his job. has its own unique benefits to to various forms of Indian, patience, according to Reyes. may find that taking Zumba “One of the best experiences offer, the group fitness class Latin American, Caribbean and “I have to listen to a song 20 classes regularly helps them that I’ve had over the course of Zumba puts its own spin on African music. However, Reyes times to get it down, so I choose become more self-confident, this job is that you don’t feel like working out. described the class in simpler songs that I like,” he said. calm and proud of who they are you’re working. USF senior Matthew Reyes terms. Nonetheless, the student as an individual. “When people after class is a campus Zumba instructor “Zumba is half workout, half enjoys his work and has a “It hits every demographic, come up to you and thank you, with a passion for dance and dance party,” he joked. fun time engaging with other honestly.” that’s what makes it worthwhile.” psychology. As a psychology The Zumba instructor dancers. Reyes also loves to instruct He suggests trying out a major, Reyes wants to eventually borrows choreography from But Reyes sees Zumba as Zumba because dance has been Zumba class with friends or even use his degree to help those Zumba Education Specialists something much deeper than a big part of his life since he was alone. He said there is no wrong with mental illnesses identify as (ZES). Reyes said he learns the merely exercise. He views it as young. He grew up around lively way to dance in his class. many helpful forms of therapy accepted choreography and then an opportunity for students to let family parties with dance and “You should be exposed to as possible. adds some of his own individual loose, express themselves and let music in South Florida. variety in life, that’s what makes When he discovered Zumba, flair to the dances. go of the looming stress of daily “It’s how I was raised in it challenging and fun.” Reyes unearthed what he said “It’s all about idiosyncratic student life. That’s why Reyes Miami,” said Reyes about was both a great outlet for style. … If you’re being your introduces his class to students his upbringing. “I’m here as a

Matthew Reyes (lying down in front) sees Zumba as an opportunity for students to let loose, express themselves and let go of the looming stress of daily student life, calling his classes “Music Therapy 101.” SPECIAL TO THE ORACLE/MATTHEW REYES SPORTS 8 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA ● THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, 2020 ● THE ORACLE Women’s Basketball Big start jumps Bulls to big win over Houston thanks to a made 3-pointer by Houston’s Dorian Branch to start the second. After the third quarter, the lead never dropped below 24. Freshman Elena Tsineke was a Nolan Brown standout, leading all scorers with 20, tying her career high. STAFF WRITER “We showed some great energy,” Tsineke said. “We picked To put Wednesday’s game into it up from the beginning, so that perspective, consider that the helps us the most to run, to be Bulls held Houston to just one offensive and doing good work, basket through the opening 10 both on defense and offense.” minutes. The Bulls were also consistent The score was 18-2 USF. Then at the free-throw line. They went Sydni Harvey went 5-of-5 from the free-throw line in Wednesday’s win. SPECIAL TO THE ORACLE/USF the Bulls went on a 14-0 run to 12-of-15, with sophomore Sydni ATHLETICS round out the first quarter. Harvey going 5-of-5. for us.” day.” Another concern of coach Jose USF (13-8, 5-2) carried that Harvey is averaging 84 percent Good free-throw shooting There were some downsides to Fernandez is turnovers. The Bulls momentum and never looked at the free-throw line this season comes down to repetition and the big win, however. Freshman gave the ball away 17 times. back in its 74-45 win over Houston and has proven to be crucial for hard work in the gym, according Kristyna Brabencova went down Fernandez expressed his (10-11, 3-4) at the Yuengling USF. Her value comes in being to Mununga. with a possible ankle injury at concern with USF’s turnovers, Center. able to shoot from anywhere on “Coach used to say, ‘There is the end of the first quarter. which has been a consistent issue Momentum was the key to the the court, according to junior no excuse to miss free throws,’” Her official status is unknown, all season. win — USF never once gave up Bethy Mununga. Mununga said. “We’re putting in but she was on the bench with “That’s just too many extra the lead. In fact, the lowest it “She can do whatever,” extra work after practice. We’re her ankle wrapped in the second possessions for the other team,” got after the first quarter was 14, Mununga said. “It’s really helpful shooting 50 free throws every half. he said. Commentary Viens will get her chance with Canada — eventually roster ahead of the CONCACAF junior year (20). appearances. she was drafted No. 5 overall Olympic Qualifying Why, O’ Canada, is Viens not a Canada has taken part in just in the 2020 National Women’s Championship, and for the first part of the team? three Olympic games. In Beijing Soccer League Draft by Sky Blue time in her career, there was The short answer is that there 2008, Canada finished eighth FC. hope of her donning the famous isn’t any room — the current and in both London 2012 and Viens is now the second- red kit of Les Rouges. lineup is saturated with talented Brazil 2016 finished with bronze. highest Canadian selected in Nolan Brown A week and a day later, the forwards. This might be the aging the draft, behind former Duke dream was cut. And so was Viens. There are currently six strikers Sinclair’s final chance to lead defender Rebecca , STAFF WRITER The final squad was announced, on the final roster, including Canada to more than bronze. who was drafted third by the and Viens wasn’t on it. and 36-year-old It feels like an all or nothing Washington Spirit in 2018. Earlier this month, the It was nothing short of a head- captain . mentality, and picking Viens Viens passed Nkem Ezurike greatest player in USF women’s scratcher — she holds the AAC On top of that, each striker ahead of anyone tried and tested and Beckie, who went eighth soccer history was called up to record for most career goals (64), has experience with the team. just isn’t a good tactic. in the 2014 and 2016 drafts, potentially represent her country. was tied for second in the nation Even , 18-year- However, what’s really respectively. Evelyne Viens was named with total goals scored her senior old striker for French club puzzling is just hours before Going so high in the draft has to the Canadian provisional year (25) and was tied for top her Paris Saint-Germain, has 25 Viens was snubbed by Canada, n See VIENS on PAGE 4