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u RAGHABENORA KC Learning to Communicate Annamarie Carlson seamless as possible. Many of the current communication minors are thrilled about The Sandspur the change. "Yes, I am 100 percent doing doing the major. I would have done this major my freshman year if it had been available," said Avery Del Valle '14. "This is Over the last semester, numerous changes have come to Rollins, including "The a very good major to have in our curriculum; it will give Rollins' students so many Green" and the College of Professional Studies, followed by the censure of President more opportunities." Duncan, but something is finally happening that actually affects the student body. Stephanie Mishler '12 is also excited about the major, though she wishes it had For the first time in years, Rollins has instituted a new major: communication studies. been implemented sooner. "If the communication major was offered during my earlier A new major is a massive undertaking for any college, but particularly for one years as an undergrad I would have certainly became a communication major," she as small as Rollins, communication studies will be the third major under the new said. "Especially considering that the communication major requires you to focus College of Professional Studies and will therefore focus on skills necessary for a on career aspects like public relations or leadership, which would be very useful in profession in a communication field as well as providing students with "a broad finding a job soon." foundation in areas that are relevant to the mission of the college, the liberal arts and "I believe this major will be a huge benefit for future undergrad students," meaningful careers," said Chair of the Department of Communication Sue Easton. Mishler continued. "I believe this major will at least give students the chance to have Although the Holt evening program has had a major in organizational a bit of clarity of what the future may hold for them. Also, I believe including this communication for several years, day students only had the option of a minor until major will attract future prospective students as well giving them the opportunity for now. The organizational communication major will be making the transition to the more decisions." communication studies major so that students have increased flexibility in planning For a preview into the required courses for the major as a whole and each their classes. concentration, check out the planned major map on the department's website, www. The communication studies major will have three concentrations: organizational rollins. edu/communication. communication and leadership, public relations, and health communication. While Applications from students who wish to declare this major and who have communication majors will be required to select one concentration, the variety of a minimum GPA of 2.5 will be accepted in early spring, after the Communication electives offered will allow students to take courses in other concentrations. Studies Major Open House. The open house is scheduled for Feb. 29 from 3:30 to 6 For students who are already enrolled in the minor and do not wish to upgrade p.m. and will be held in the Galloway Room in the Mills building. to the major, there will be small changes to refocus their required courses. The If you would like your name to be added to the department email list, please email faculty in the department will work with all existing minors to make the transition as Assistant Professor of Communication Greg Cavenaugh at [email protected].

this day in QUOTABLE HISTORY Find out where to The Republican iC January 26,1998 Let us embrace head for hump days primaries heat up literature again. It is now that Harper's and make their On American television, our responsibility. " has closed. way to Florida. U.S. President Bill Clinton CAMPUS denies having had "sexual KATABASIS, NEWS relations" with former White PAGE 2 House intern Monica Lewinsky. HONGJIN DU GAGESKIDMORE DEPT. OF DEFENSE News 1 & 2 | Opinions 2 & 3 | Features 4 & 5 | Arts & Entertainment 6 | Campus 8 January 26, 20 The Rollins College Sandspur NEWS A New Face for the What in the World is Going On? Grand Old Party

Monica Mayer are effectively over with South The Sandspur Carolina," he said, noting that Romney currently has a strong Almost a full year before lead there. "South Carolina has the 2012 presidential elections, a been correct for many Republi­ series of smaller scale elections can primaries in the past, so it's have been going on in states all a pretty good indicator." across the country. Whaf s with Ed Leffler '14 gave a simi­ all of this campaigning so far in lar analysis of the situation. advance of November? These Leffler, who attended the Na­ are the Republican primaries, tional College Republicans held in each state to determine Convention last year, cited who will run against President Romney as the most likely can­ Barack Obama in November. didate to win the primaries. The primary elections kicked Although initially favoring off in Iowa on Jan. 3, followed Huntsman, he put his support by New Hampshire (Jan. 10) behind Romney after Hunts­ Indonesia about other deaths from the dise« and South Carolina (Jan. 21). man left the race. "My favorite Annamarie Carlson After a large shipment of chickens tested posit The next stop is Florida candidate is Mitt Romney," Lef­ Camilo Garzon for the H5N1 strand, the government recalle (Jan. 31), with the remaining fler said. "He represents a mid­ The Sandspur massive amount of birds. The disease has to states having their respec­ dle ground, moderate voice of the Republican party." Despite On Jan. 22, search and rescue teams recovered fatal to humans in at least 60 percent of caj tive primaries in the following 1 months, until this, he expressed I the 13th body from the sinking of the cruise Although the World Health Organization ins disappointment ship Costa Concordia off the coast of Italy. When that there has never been a human-to-hun Zl^l" Romneystandsthe Jg Huntsman the ship hit rocks on Jan. 13, approximately spread of the virus, the most recent vie the required best chance among the dropped out of 4,200 people were aboard. At this time, at least appeared to have no recent exposure to poult 19 people are still missing. Captain Francesco 2,286 Republi­ candidates of beating *™i iLTr Schettino, who was manning the ship at the time, Eight men were killed in an attack on a fun( 99 can delegates. Obama Huntsman to drop is currently under house arrest and possibly 4in a rural area of Mexico. This weeker The race out after seeing facing charges of manslaughter, shipwreck and death toll has risen to 13 due to drug violena started out such huge gains abandoning ship. the area. Three bodies were found in a vacant with 10 candidates but quickly in New Hampshire," Leffler la­ one was found in a car, and another in a dumps went down to nine after Tim mented. President Goodluck Jonathan spoke in Pawlenty, the former governor He did not feel the same 2Kano, Nigeria on Jan. 22, after bombings the As the new mayor of the Capital Dist of Minnesota, dropped out. The way about the other candidates previous Friday killed at least 157 people. Police 5of Bogota, Colombia, Gustavo Petro remaining candidates contin­ who dropped out, however. headquarters and various government buildings opposing the traditional sport of bullfighti ued battling it out, with most of "Cain had little political experi­ were left in ruins. While the daytime curfew has which is currently both legal and popular, them experiencing sharp rises ence, and Perry wasn't as put- been lifted, an overnight curfew from 7 p.m. to 6 responsibilities include managing the distri in their popularity at various together as some of the other a.m. remains. properties, and one of those properties is Bogo points. But late in November, candidates," he said. Santamaria Bullfighting Plaza. Though Pe candidate Herman Cain, the Like Berlinger and Leffler, The second death in the last month in China opposes this kind of spectacle right now, in 21 former CEO of the National Professor of Political Science 3from the bird flu virus, also known as avian he had no objection to Law 916 of the Chami Restaurant Association, was Richard Foglesong feels that influenza, was confirmed on Jan. 22. The report of Representatives, which legalized tauroma< dealt a crippling blow when the Republican nomination is follows news from Vietnam, Cambodia and in Colombia. two former employees claimed all but secured. "Clearly it's that he sexually harassed them. Mitt Romney," said Foglesong, This, in combination with sub­ citing public opinion polls as OPINION sequent allegations that Cain evidence to that fact. "From the was participating in an extra­ beginning, [Romney] has dem­ marital affair, forced him to onstrated a command of the is­ Is Literature Having its Katabasis leave the race. sues," he said. "Not only has he Camilo Garzon the human condition, gone? performed well in the debates, Shortly thereafter, Gary The Sandspur Well, in a way, they have disappeared fi Johnson, the former governor but he has the most money and the collective unconscious of our generatii of New Mexico, withdrew his nationwide organization [of the "I'll just say it — I did my homework. I read ev­ mind. Many amusing and enjoyable books h candidacy from the Republi­ candidates]." ery memo. Thomas Tipp was right: People will read come out since the 80s and 90s, but literature can race to run as a Libertarian. Foglesong went on to as­ again." - David Aames, Vanilla Sky gone to a second plane, absorbed by what is c More recently, candidates Mi- sert that Romney stands the suming our daily lives. Pages turn into scref chele Bachmann (House Repre­ best chance among the Re­ This quote is taken from Cameron Crowe's and a book's life gets behind. A 'pillow-book' sentative from Minnesota), Jon publican candidates of beat­ 2001 adaptation of Alejandro Amenabar's 1997 moved out from our beds to our bookshel1 Huntsman (former governor of ing Obama in the general elec­ film "Abre Los Ojos," and I, too, believe that peo­ and our new buddies have become cell pho Utah), and Rick Perry (governor tions. "If you lined 100 political ple will actually read again. Before I decided to that help us multi-task and let us hold the i of Texas) all dropped out due to scientists up against a wall, 97 write this article, I could not stop thinking and verse in our own hands. low polling numbers. This nar­ would pick him to perform best wondering about what has happened to the mys­ Will all bookstores come to bankrupt rows the playing field down to against Obama," he said. terious and great writers who changed the course I think not, but let us analyze a very import four candidates: Mitt Romney, Despite Romney's rela­ of literary and human history by teaching some­ example. Last fall, the well known bookst former governor of Massachu­ tive strength compared to the thing new about the human soul and spirit. Borders went bankrupt. Clearly a bad mana setts; Rick Santorum, a senator other candidates, Foglesong Years ago, we saw more bookshops. Today, ment of competitiveness, a bad relationship ^ from Pennsylvania; Newt Gin­ was quick to point out that the that literature has metamorphosed and turned the Internet, and the new revolution of e-bo grich, former House speaker; results of November's elections into being a storyteller's formula that entertains and e-book readers were some of the causes ol and Ron Paul, a House repre­ are anything but certain. "It's the masses. Some books and writers have be­ demise. And although e-book readers are a gi sentative from Texas. So who going to be a very competitive come instruments of marketing and bestsellers. technological advantage and also an eco-frien will go on to run against Obama general election campaign," In class, Dr. Boguslawski called this type of com­ initiative that can save a lot of trees and mor in November? he said. "A Romney-Obama mercial literature "pulp fiction and pornogra­ there is still a hidden pleasure in the smell pi Daniel Berlinger '13 has matchup will be a competitive phy," and although not all commercial literature ent in the first editions of books from nowafl his own opinion on the matter. race." With the Florida prima­ has turned into that, I do agree with a part of it. and from last century. So bookstores will cont As the president of Rollins' Col­ ries just around the corner, the This is not some new phenomenon present only ue to linger on in our lives. lege Republicans, he has been final selection of the Republican and uniquely in the United States. It has all the And when we walk through the halls0 following the race from the be­ nominee will only be a matter elements of causality and casualty, and I may say bookstore or library and find a book that take> ginning. When asked who his of time. "Florida is the first big too that it also currently happens in Russia and to a remote or near time and place, we hurn< favorite candidate is, he was state to hold a primary," noted Spain, and even in Latin America. I would even also tend to reach for a previous golden age/ quick to endorse Santorum. Foglesong, who pointed out dare say it happens in the rest of the world. Lit­ in which we believe that everything in our li "I like that he's the most fis­ the importance of Florida in erature, as Colombian writer Santiago Gamboa would have been 'better,' as in Woody All' cally conservative person in the the nomination of John McCain pointed out in an interview, has had its very own Midnight in Paris. race," he said. as the Republican presidential coup d'etat in the last decade. 1 However, Berlinger ac­ candidate in 2008. "I think his­ My proposal for the present day is sic ! As we know, as commercial readings in­ knowledged that Santorum is tory will repeat itself — Rom­ yet complex. Today is not a day to look backfr crease in in production and popularity, timeless not necessarily the most likely ney will win our primary by a better time, but instead a time to remember *' literature is displaced. But has literature disap­ candidate to win the primaries; large margin, like McCain did." has happened in history and finally do what' Time will tell if his and peared? Did all the classics from the literary can­ ternak's Dr. Yurii Zhivago did after he recov* instead, Romney seems to be r in a better position to take the other people's predictions end non move out to another time and place? Where from typhus. Now is "Time to arise, time fo 1 nomination. "The primaries up coming true. have those timeless and aesthetic works of art, resurrection." Let us embrace Literature agai" which portray the absolutes present in life and is our responsibility. It is our time now. The opinions onthis page do not necessarily reflect those of The Sandspur or Rollins College The Rollins College Sandspur January 26, 2012 OPINION The Presidential Enigma Liberal Arts In Peril Jack C. Lane guidance. Light and moderate Professor Emeritus learning is but poorly fitted to direct the energies of this I have not submitted an nation.* article to The Sandspur since the Since 1828, each generation 1970s, when I bemoaned the has articulated its own defense loss of our old Campus Center, of liberal education, but its core which was located in what is now purposes, as expressed by the The the bookstore. I was passionate Yale Report, have remained about the disappearance of a unchanged. ** Sandspur central gathering place for the Even though the historical Florida's Oldest Rollins family. I write again context has obviously changed College Newspaper as an emeritus professor with since the publication of the Yale a similar passion about the Report, almost two centuries Established in 1894 possibility of another loss if we/ of experience tells us that a with the following editorial: you are not very diligent. liberal arts course of study is "Unassuming yet almighty sharp, and To paraphrase the words the best education for young pointed, well rounded yet many sided, of a famous B-movie actor, people to succeed in whatever assiduously tenacious, victorious in here we go again. Liberal arts career goals they chose. In single combat, and therefore without a colleges and their commitment this incredibly dynamic, ever- peer, wonderfully attractive and extensive to the idea of a liberal education changing global economy, in circulation; all these will be found are at a crossroad. In a time of liberal arts colleges that create upon investigation to be among the serious economic crisis, when new departments and/or extraordinary qualities of The Sandspur." even those with college degrees new programs that promise are having difficulty finding specific career opportunities Editorial Management work, we are asked to defend on the grounds of immediate and justify a liberal education expediency are doing a Jennifer Stull Editor-in-Chief GABE SKIDMORE against those who would turn disservice to our young people RESTORE AMERICA NOW: Ron Paul speaks at a "Youth for Ron Paul" kickoff event in the our colleges into professional and to this nation. We have Shannon Lynch Managing Editor Thomas & Mack Center at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. schools. In a recent interview, recent examples of why such Vemon Meigs who think that his so-called a Wall Street broker blamed the an education is worth saving. The Sandspur "Austrian economics" are too Occupy movement on college The greedy financiers who took Design Department radical and destructive. graduates with liberal arts us to the brink of economic Hana Saker Ron Paul has been an Perhaps it is time that non- degrees, implying (perhaps disaster and a Rick Scott whose Designer enigma among politicians moderate positions should be correctly) that those with health care corporation illegally Jamie Pizzi and Republican candidates in viewed as a badge of honor due professional degrees would milked Medicare of millions of Designer particular. Although he has to the fact that, in the name of be less subversive. Florida's dollars could have benefited Melanie Weitzner long held a strong following moderate politics, America is illustrious governor, Rick Scott, from large doses of the ethics Designer among those with libertarian where it is now: a mess. I support asked us to consider this: "Is and values that a liberal David Matteson views, Paul has been gaining radically ending the drug war it a vital interest to the state to education provides and thereby Designer increased attention in the so that nobody can be arrested have more anthropologists?" could have avoided an immense Hongjin Du media. To the astonishment of for making a careless mistake. I suspect this was the most amount of suffering. Photo Manager many, he has even achieved I support radically halting obscure major he could think In 1984, I wrote an article second and third place results bailouts for anyone. I also of, but what he really meant on Rollins' commitment to Content Staff in recent Republican primaries. support radically elirninating was: is it vital to the state for progressive liberal education Some non-conservatives are all the useless taxes that nourish colleges and universities to offer ending with questions that Amanda Hampton taking a more supportive politicians, needless brutality liberal arts majors of any kind? seem appropriate here: "Should Head Copy position toward Paul, whether overseas, and cronyism in our However anti-intellectual the a liberal arts college reflect or Erik Keevan • reluctantly, based on a lack homeland. question, it is one that those refract the society it serves? Or Associate Editor of enthusiasm for any other I would certainly vote for who support liberal education to put it another way, should the Ed Leffler Associate Editor I candidates, or willingly, since Paul if he made the Republican must answer repeatedly. metaphor be a mirror, reflecting 1 they regard Paul's views as ticket. The disheartening fact The challenge to liberal an image of the society that Kelly Sheldon, Christopher Taylor & Gerry Wolfson-Grande correct and the most sensible in is that conservatives who may education began early in our supports it, or should it be a Copy Editors the first place. In those cases, it like Paul probably will not vote history. The demand for a more prism bending society's light, M, Olivia Matthews & Kylie Nave appears that Paul's decision to for him for the simple reason "practical" course of study led illuminating its purest images?" Assistant Editors run as a Republican candidate is that he is "unelectable." This is to the now classic Yale Report of My generation chose the being overlooked altogether. where we need to ask ourselves 1828. The report's defense of a prism as its metaphor and spent This support is not universal two questions: Whose vote or liberal education has resonated decades struggling to build a Advertising through the ages: When a however. Much of the criticism support makes a candidate not strong liberal arts program at Jeanna Kim raised against Paul relates to his electable? And is Paul truly not person "has entered upon his Rollins around that concept. Business Manager alleged racism, including the electable? practice of a profession, the We consistently resisted those recent controversy regarding Even as a Paul supporter, energies of his mind must who take us down the slippery Contact: [email protected] racist newsletters published I am surprised that he is in a be given, principally, to its path of the university model. under his name during the position to pit himself against appropriate duties. But if his We knew that model was/ Faculty Advisor 80s and 90s, though he denies neoconservatives like Mitt thoughts never range on other is appealing and appropriate knowing by whom these were Romney and Rick Santorum, subjects, if he [and it was he in for some, but we also knew Emily Russell authored. Some prominent neither of whom I want in that era] never looks abroad on that historically Rollins had Assistant Professor of English individuals, such as Nelson office. All things considered, the ample domain of literature another mission, if you will, Under of the Austin NAACP, Ron Paul would have my vote. and science, there will be a another destiny. That mission The Sandspur is published refute the claim that Paul is a Paul seems to be the intellectual narrowness in habits of thinking, was to provide an educational fortnightly on Thursdays and maintains a peculiarity of character, which opportunity for young people racist. breath of fresh air that the GOP a circulation of 1,250 print copies. The will be sure to mark him as to make a living, but also to live Conservatives and liberals and the right wing in general views expressed in The Sandspur in no alike often characterize both his have lacked for a long time. a man of limited views and a full and meaningful life in a way reflect those of Rollins College or its foreign and economic policies as Out of the remaining attainments, and the defects of rapidly changing, unpredictable Board of Trustees. ignorant. Republican candidates Republicans, his views seem his education will be exposed world. To my generation, The Sandspur is always looking for as a single entity are derided as to be the most supportive of to public observation." On the these were not mere words new paid employees. To inquire about anti-science and "backwards," individualism, the cornerstone other hand, a liberally educated for public consumption; they open positions, please email staff® without much attention, if of individual rights without person "has an elevation and were expressing a passionate thesandspur.org. any, on Paul's stances, which which the fight against racial dignity of character, which gives commitment to a liberal The Sandspur Editorial Staff are more non-conservative on or sex-based discrimination him a commanding influence in education through the liberal extends an invitation to all readers to social matters. Strangely, none would not exist. He does not society, and a widely extended arts. My question is: Does the attend weekly meetings Mondays at 5:30 sphere of usefulness." present generation have the p.m. to sign up to submit articles. of Paul'-s primary positions, fish around for supporters by same commitment and will to In order for a letter or most articles such as abolishing the drug war, using ideas based on faith or The Yale Report ended with perpetuate the legacy we have to be considered for publication, it must abolishing the death penalty, "religious values" like the other a powerful insight into why a liberal education is important to handed them? include the name of the author and be promoting non-intervention candidates are doing; instead, this nation: 400 to 700 words in length. The Sandspur (labeled as 'isolationism" by he holds that what we do in Editorial Board reserves the right to edit The active, enterprising *Note to the Republican voters: conservatives) and other factors our private lives is our own Please read these sentences. submitted letters and articles without character of our population that distance him from the rest business and not that of the **To read the complete text of changing the authors intent. renders it highly important of the Republicans, are ever federal government. This, not The Yale Report see http://www. Please send all submissions to that this energy should be raised in his support. more regulation, is crucial for higher-ed.org/resources/Yale/1828_ [email protected]. The deadline curriculum.pdf Ron Paul seems to be individual rights. It is extremely directed by sound intelligence, for submissions is 5 p.m. on the Friday To read an analysis of the Yale consistently called a non- refreshing to see a candidate the result of deep thought and prior to publication. early discipline. The greater the Report see Jack C. Lane, "The Yale Moderate by Republicans who gaining support for his policies Report of 1828 and Liberal Education," sa The Sandspur y that his social views are and not based on his religion, impulse to action, the greater History of Education Quarterly, Vol. 27, (407)-646-2696 is the need of wise and skillful Fall 1984. too liberal or by Democrats looks or commercial appeal. [email protected] The opinions on thispage do not necessarily reflect those of The Sandspur or Rollins College. The Rollins College Sandspur Wintersession Service Feeding Burma's Democracy from Thai Borders By Ed Leffler

Halfway across the world, 16 students witnessed first life in a country just establishing its democracy this winter u session. The field study class "Human Rights in Burma" ex^ ined the growth and democratization of the country though! participants stayed in Thailand, which borders Burma. Burma had been controlled by a military dictatorship recently, when the military gave up much of its power to foj a civilian parliament. Travel into and out of the country is i tremely limited, and freedom of speech and the right to assil ble has repeatedly been denied to the people of Burma. While! Thailand, the group visited two cities: Chiang Mai, a beautil tourist destination in the northern hills, and Mae Sot, a sm town on the Thai-Burma border. The students, led by Assistai Professor of Political Science Daniel Chong and Assistant Dire tor of Explorations Gabe Anderson, also spoke with many of i activists who are on the frontlines of this struggle.- They spe a few days volunteering with Burmese children who have fli into Thailand, and worked on an organic farm that teaches coi munity leaders how to do sustainable agriculture. Additionally, the group talked with Buddhist monks, visiti temples, rode elephants, hiked to a waterfall and took a bamb raft down a river. But service remained an important componi of the trip. The group was able to work with the Network! Environment and Economic Development (NEED), an oij nization which operates out of Thailand and teaches Burme refugees sustainable agricultural techniques to share with the families and villages once they return to Burma. Trench digginj mud-brick stomping, and mushroom spore cultivation were few of the activities that the group learned and participat while at the NEED farm. "Working on the NEED farm anc ting to know the people there was the most exciting part of I trip," said Kayli Ragsdale '12. "I made friends there that willl for a lifetime." The trip continuously amazed everyone. "Every dajn something different," Ragsdale explained. "We got up eachd and did something new and exciting." Everyone seems to ha had an great time and the trip is certainly one participants v never forget. "These are the nights we will always remembd ED LEFFLER GENERATION GAP: Kelsey Uhl '15 (left) and Jazzmyn Iglesias '13 take a break from delivering food to play with the children who have settled in said Kelly Mix '12. "Here's to Bangkok!" he makeshift village.

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WASTELAND: Alexandra Pearson '12 looks across the vast garbage pile where several refug ees have built themselves new homes after fleeing the conflict torn country of Burma. ALL SMILES: Kelly Mix'12 makes a friend while visiting the Burmese refuge^ though they have been displaced, the refugees always find a way to make the" children smile. January 26, 2012

Showing Our Humanity: Housing the Homeless in St. Pete

By Colleen Wilkowski receive approval, work 350 hours for the or­ ganization, and pay for their home through During winter intersession, I partici­ an interest-free, 30-year mortgage. Habitat for pated in an immersion trip to St. Petersburg. Humanity is a worthwhile organization and The trip was led by working with the orga­ Associate Dean of U nization was a reward­ Faculty Jennifer Cav­ really wanted to help ing experience. enaugh and Assistant the people we met. It was especially Director of Student They were so kind and significant after work­ Success Jerrid Kalakay. positive and it was ing with families and Our immersion was a upsetting to leave some meeting with people service-based learning of them with no place to who are currently or experience focused on spend the night. ** were formerly homeless homelessness. at the Orlando Coalition On the first day, for the Homeless. It was we arrived in Reeves Lodge at 9 a.m. to dis­ so eye-opening to talk to them and hear their cuss the books we had read in preparation for stories. They were just regular people who, the class. We also took part in emotional ex­ due to various circumstances, had ended up ploration activities that helped us to connect homeless. It really scared me to think that all prior to our experience. Then we headed to people are truly vulnerable and it is a real St. Petersburg to start working. possibility that anyone could end up home­ On the second and third days, we less. Some of these people even had college helped build homes at Habitat for Human­ educations. ity. We arrived on site at 8 a.m., where three I always thought that my college educa­ homes were being built. My group taped pa­ tion would provide me with enough financial COLLEEN WILKOWSKI per on the floors so that the painters would security to at least support myself. I really HOUSEWARMING: Katia Chadaideh '14 helps put the finishing touches on the outside wall of a new house.Thanks, in part, to the Rollins students, three new houses were built in St. Petersburg not mess them up. We also painted the exteri­ wanted to help the people we met. They were over the break. or of one of the homes, took so kind and positive and it was upsetting to inventory, and unloaded leave some of them with no place to spend the and installed furniture. night. It made me feel incredibly lucky to be The homes were much in the situation I am currently in and remind­ nicer than I had ever imag­ ed me not to take that for granted. ined. It is great that people At the end of our experience, we created in tough financial situa­ a group action plan to help combat homeless­ tions are able to earn these ness. Our experience had a profound effect on affordable homes. One of all of us. After the immersion, I felt that I had the contractors explained a much clearer understanding of homeless­ the organization to us, stat­ ness. Hopefully, with the help of the Rollins ing that home recipients are community, we will be able to carry out our not just given the houses action plan and help change the lives of those for free. They must apply, in need. Katrina Not Forgotten in NOLA By Erin Brioso forgotten. By rebuilding homes with Habitat for Human­ Today, most people do ity, these 18 students, along with AmeriCorps Vista not think of New Orleans for the Office of Community Engagement Tocarra COLLEEN WILKOWSKI unless the Saints are play­ Mallard '10 and Adrianne Benso, who works in the FULL OF THANKS: Rebecca Kleinman'15 receives a check worth 1,000 'thank yous' for her help with Habitat for Human­ ing or there is a tense game Office of the Vice President for Planning and Dean ity. While the check may not be legal tender, it means more than all the money in the world. between Alabama and of the College, completely changed a community LSU, but sadly, New Orleans looks the same way and each other. it did six years ago, right after Katrina. The storm Christian Barrett '15 said his "experience in washed away thousands of homes and changed NOLA was great but there were parts of it that people's lives forever. were sad at the same time. It was refreshing to see Since its inception, Rollins Relief has been tar­ so many young people taking time out of their own geting areas around the world that are suffering the lives to make a difference in others. It was surpris­ effects from natural disasters. Adrian Cohn '10, a ing to see how much devastation Hurricane Katrina member of the original Rollins Relief group, once actually caused and how many lives it ruined." stated, "All disasters have three stories. The first is Armed with the knowledge that the Rollins Re­ the storm itself, the second is the aftermath, and the lief experience in NOLA provided, the intersession final story is rebuilding." With the intent of taking group seems to unanimously agree that the next part in the ongoing third story of Katrina, a group step is to tell everyone possible, to spread the word, of 18 decided to spend this intersession doing some­ to get more volunteers, to write to the government, thing more than taking an expedited class. and fight to help people who so desperately need it. NOLA 2012 marked the 11th trip that Rollins "I think one of the most terrible things I learned Relief has made to Louisiana. The team traveled to while I was on the trip was that FEMA has actually New Orleans to be immersed in the culture and to been contacting Katrina victims and telling them witness firsthand the devastation that permeates they gave them too much money," said Mackenna the city. Bowles '14, president of Rollins Relief. Passing the abandoned, dilapidated houses The most important thing is for more people and reading the notes police had spray painted on to act, to take a stand, and help others who desper­ COLLEEN WILKOWSKI the doors to signify when the home was checked, ately need it. Whether it is for New Orleans, or for AKING A HOUSE A HOME: Rollins Relief members help unpack a desk to fill one of the how many people died inside, and if the home was your own community, the most important thing is >uses that they helped build.These houses will help those who cannot afford homes to 've a place to live and rebuild their lives. to be demolished or not is hardly an image soon to start. January 26, 2012 The Rollins College Sandspur ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Evanescence Brings the CFAM Celebrates Old Crowd to Life at HOB While Welcoming New to see played. During the show, Lee commented that this is something that surprised her because she assumed that fans would have chosen a song off of the band's first album, Fallen. Some of the most enjoyable aspects of the show were when Lee's piano was rolled onto the stage and she performed songs like "Lithium," songs that were not only beautifully sung but that displayed her exquisite ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^H VICTOR FERNANDES TIME IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Amy Lee riles the crowd at the recent Evanescence concert. skills as a pianist. The band played for a sold out house at House of Blues last week. Some of my personal Sons, respectively. While both favorites, such as "Going Amir M. Sadeh Under," "My Heart is Broken," The Sandspur groups did a decent enough job in exciting the crowd, by "Lost in Paradise," and one On Wednesday, Jan. 18, about 9:45 p.m., people were of their all-time biggest hits, rock band Evanescence shook starting to get antsy waiting for "Bring Me To Life," really House of Blues with its highly Evanescence to get on stage. took the crowd through ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^_ CORNELL FINE ARTS MUSEUM anticipated performance. Finally, after two hours, different energies and emotions A LOOK AT DESTINY: Ana Engels'12, who studied Sam Gilliam's work extensively during throughout the night. her year-long research project, stands proudly next to a piece of Gilliam's artwork to be The band, which had lead singer Amy Lee and the exhibited this month. The exhibition. Contingencies, explores the roles of random chance been on hiatus for a couple rest of the group came out and By the time the show ended, in shaping our destinies. years, recently released its began the show with the first with "My Immortal" as the long-awaited, self-titled third single off the new album, "What final of the four encore songs, album. Evanescence topped You Want." people left the venue feeling the Billboard 200, and as of It was the perfect song to invigorated and truly satisfied. December 2011, has sold start off the rest of the night Evanescence had not been on 284,000 copies in the U.S. alone. because people were able to let tour in a while, so to see them Before the show began, the out all that pent up energy and really pull off an amazing show line outside House of Blues anticipation on what is arguably was a great sight. looped around the back of the one of the most up-tempo songs The big disappointment for venue. As someone who arrived on the album. me was a mix of the amount of at about 5:30 p.m. and payed Of its 19-song set list, the time it took for the band to get the extra $15 to "Pass the Line" majority of the songs played on stage, and the prevalence (a program which gives one were off of Evanescence, yet the of music from the newer priority entrance in exchange band also played fan favorites album over the older two. But, for making a purchase at the to be fair, these are personal and big hits off of Fallen and The CORNELL FINE ARTS MUSEUM venue's restaurant or store), I Open Door. nitpicks. For an hour and a MODERN ART: Leigh-Ann Pahapill provides a glimspe of her installation piece, which is still only got within four to six While this may have been half performance, it seemed to scheduled to open on Jan. 28. Pahapill works to repurpose everyday objects and rows of the stage throughout a conscious effort by the band fly by, if by anything but the present them in a new light. the whole night. Once the doors to promote its newest album, sheer intensity of the music and Stephanie Mishler Engels studied Gilliam's process opened at 7 p.m., the concert fans played a part in making energy present. The Sandspur . intensively, a process known hall was filled to capacity. the set list. "Erase This," for Overall, it was a really good for its spontaneity through The show began at 8 p.m., instance, was chosen earlier in show and I cannot wait for them Continuing with its random creative processes like with two opening sets by the the tour by Evanescence fans to come back to Orlando in the tradition of innovation and folding and stretching canvas. bands Electric Touch and Rival onljie as the song they wanted future. esteemed excellence, the Cornell Gilliam's trademark works Fine Arts Museum's (CFAM) are known for their draped, spring line-up will excite a rag-like structures with color variety of tastes and interests. that resembles "laissez-faire" Patrons of this season's exhibits dyed cloth. To maintain the will find an array of artistic desired characteristics of his styles and mediums, from an work, Gilliam constantly evolving installation piece to updates his medium while still a revival of the Bloomsbury incorporating some signature Group. trademarks. In this exhibition, Many will enjoy Leigh-Ann viewers will see elements Pahapill's installation piece, old and new, traditional and curiously titled Likewise, as modern. technical experts, but not (at all) by When commenting on way of culture. Pahapill intends this artistic process, Engels to spontaneously construct the remarked that she was proud of exhibit over a two-week period the way her exhibition project in a piece that will include turned out, noting, "When I see a partially erected platform this exhibition, I am intrigued enclosed by various large-scale by Gilliam's work despite wooden monuments. Critics of spending many months and earlier works deem Pahapill's time with these pieces." exhibits as a sight to see. Concurrent with Sam For those more interested in Gilliam: Contingencies, patrons past than future, CFAM's spring of CFAM can view the equally 2012 season will also include the provocative Dust and Shade: exhibition British & Modern: Drawings, an exhibit that Art by the Bloomsbury Group features mixed-media messages and Their Contemporaries, a from Washington, D.C. artist series of paintings and drawings Charles Ritchie. Ritchie's that showcase the work of this work explores the limits o prominent group of British vision in his intimate imageS intellectuals from the early 20th of dusk, twilight and nigM Providing students with the skills and knowledge to aid society through century. depicting the scenes in Ritchie s the competent and ethical practice of law is what drives the Barry Returning to the here University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law. The real-world legal skills characteristically detailed and BARRY and now, CFAM's spring line­ familiar manner. developed at Barry Law are showcased by our championship-caliber up will feature work by Ana trial and moot court teams. That same legal expertise is displayed by UNIVERSITY As evidenced, the Spring our graduates every day in law offices and courtrooms. Engels '12. An exhibition 2012 line-up at the Cornell SCHOOL OF LAW contrived from Engels' year­ Fine Arts Museum will be sitfe long internship research project, to please a plethora of taste ORLANDO, FLORIDA Sam Gilliam: Contingencies, with its inclusion of vari^ www.barry.edu/Rollins represents destiny and the and vibrant works. The spri^ Barry University School of Law is fully accredited by the American Bar Association (Section of Legal Education & Admissions to the Bar, ABA, 321 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654. 312-988-6738). influence of random chance season will run from Jan. 28 in shaping individuals' lives. May 13. 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Central Florida ABL... don't just join a league join a REAL league! January 26, 2012 8 The Rollins College Sandspur CAMPUS UPCOMING Keeping His EVENTS 27 friday DJs at the Pool, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Alfond Pool Dream 28 Saturday Alive Executive MBA Luncheon, 12 p.m. in Crummer Hall Erin Brioso powerful way to start the year." The Sandspur The vigil began with Rollins Leigh-Ann Pahapill Panel Interfaith Initiative quoting peace Discussion, 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. at Martin Luther King Jr. is a man makers and books that promoted the Cornell Fine Arts Museum who had the courage to fight for King's dream. Ruqayyah Ali '14 what he believed in and provided quoted the Koran, saying, "Those a voice for a community that was who act kindly in this world shall forced into silence for far too long. receive kindness." Rollins' Upward 29 Sunday On Monday evening, Mills Bound Seniors recited speeches Manhattan Brass, 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. in Knowles Memorial Chapel Lawn was filled with both the they wrote illuminating the spark that King's words instilled in them. aroma of southern home cooking Catholic Mass, 8:30 p.m. in Knowles and students, faculty and staff The keynote speaker of Memorial Chapel dedicated to honoring the legacy the event, Fairolyn Livingston, of King. In anticipation of the vigil, Hannibal Square Heritage Center's people from the Rollins and Winter historian and manager, spoke Park communities mingled, and about her experiences at Rollins as 30 shared a meal while making sure a student, and her experiences as King's dream survived. Attendees a young black woman during the Last Day to Credit/No-Credit participated in a collaborative drum Civil Rights movement. classes circle designed to unite community D'Vonte Chapman '14 received a standing ovation during his Rollins College Democrats members through the power of Meeting, 3 p.m. in Cornell Hall for music. rendition of "Ain't No Mountain the Social Sciences, Room 167 The Knowles Memorial Chapel High Enough," bringing back was filled to capacity as Mahjabeen the strength and determination Memorial Service for Dr. Martin Rafiuddin, director of the Office of that King and the Civil Rights Farkash, 4 p.m. in the Annie Russell Multicultural Affairs, announced a movement represented. Dean of the Theatre moment of silence to honor King's Chapel Patrick Powers brought the memory. The events were a part of evening to a close with a beautiful MLK Week, championed by OMA. and empowering speech. 31 The week embodied the mission Throughout the week, the of Rollins College: to find your Office of Multicultural Affairs held Leadership Student Advisory purpose and be responsible leaders numerous events in celebration of Board Meeting: 5:15 p.m. in Crummer Hall and global citizens. King, including a viewing of The DAVID NOE As Amy Uhl '13 said, "The vigil Help, a DREAM Act Rally, a Day of Department of Music Faculty STILL DREAMING: Fairolyn Livingston opened the vigil in Knowles Chapel Jan. 16.The vigil proved that while Martin Luther King Jr. may no is a beautiful ceremony — seeing Service, and bringing the week to Concert 7:30 p.m. in Keene Hall longer be with us, his dream and ideals still live on. the Rollins family come together a close, a visit from a Gospel Choir and celebrate the life of a hero was a from a Harlem high school. 1 Wednesday Wednesdays Without Harper's Women's and Men's Basketball Games, 5:30 p.m. at the Warden Lauren Silvestri Arena in the Alfond Sports Center The Sandspur Pat Metheny presents "Career Retrospective": 7:30 p.m. in Tiedtke Rollins students first knew it as O'Boys Concert Hall Bar-B-Q, then Drake's and then Harper's, but unfortunately, this semester left many students surprised to see the building on 565 Fairbanks Avenue completely empty. il The building, no matter what it was 2 named at the time, remained a Wednesday Jazz Masterclass, 12:30 p.m. in night staple for Collins students to Keene Hall celebrate hump day. Now, the closing has made students wonder what will happen Interview Workshop, 4:15 p.m. in Crummer Hall, Room 308 on Wednesday nights. "Harper's was the go-to place on Winter With the Writers presents Wednesdays, especially for people under Carl Hiaasen, 7:30 p.m. in Bush 21," commented Adele Sullivan '14. No Auditorium one appears to know exactly why Harper's closed. Some students call North Park Avenue's Circa a Wednesday favorite. 3 friday Circa is a restaurant and bar but it provides Men's Tennis vs. Armstrong more of a dub atmosphere. However, the Atlantic, 2:30 p.m. at the Martin venue usually caters only to the 21+ crowd, Tennis Complex (near Alfond) although a Rollins event was held Jan. 18 for an 18+ audience. RIP Presents Cut-To: Roulette, "That was my first time at Circa and 1 p.m. in the Fred Stone Theatre I enjoyed myself," said Andrew Hanna '12. "It's more like a lounge than anything runcrmiuu Tu u -iJ. .u ,_,™ DAVID MATTESON GHOST TOWN: The building that once held O'Boys and Drake's on Fairbanks Avenue, just a short walk from campus else." now stands vacant after Harper's closed over winter break. All three venues had been popular as Wednesday niqht ' 4 Saturday s After talking to some Circa staff, it hangouts that catered to the college crowd. ' Women's Lacrosse vs. University became clear that the bar and lounge age. Unfortunately, Coco Loco recently instance, Vain 3D, which offers free cover of Florida Club Team, 7 p.m. in remains exclusively 21+, except for changed their policy and will not allow until midnight. Or one may even chill at Cahall-Sandspur Field specially planned occasions. people under 21 to enter. Austin's Coffee for a relaxed night. A favorite of some students is the For students under 21, there seems to Maybe the closing of Harper's will Want The Sandspur to feature Coco Loco Cantina, which offers cheap be few options for a Wednesday night out. result in more students staying on campus your group's events on our bar food such as wings and a super-chill calendar? Email them to One can always look into some of the clubs to enjoy themselves, something from vibe, plus fun jello shots if you are of submit@thesandspur. com downtown for Wednesday specials, for which Rollins could really benefit.

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