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UNI VE RSITY OF SOU TH FLORIDA ST. PETERSBURG VOL. 37 NO. 07 I OCTOBER 19, 2005 Diversity in this Street A popular role model ISSUE for children reflects on ---..... I her many years with ~$otol0caTo._l75~~ ~ll:s .... OQWI(f()WNSI:i u ~ one of television's --:1 f Serving the One: enduring programs Aconvergence of J~ by WEN DY 0 WEN Islamic and Jewish senior staff writer A holy months N Sonia Manzano, known to brought people of millions around the world as different faiths Maria on AI.UIIIW>m!J)- PBS's together at the "Sesame Street," campus last was the Thu(sday. · keynote speaker for this year's Hispanic Heritage Month Sonia Manzano festivities at USF St. Petersburg. Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Affairs and the Innovative Multicultural Activities and New Initiatives Council, Manzano delivered an hour-long speech in front of a crowd of nearly 150 in 2008 Olympics­ the Campus Activitj.es Center on Friday. · Bound: Kicking off her speech was USFSP student a montage of some of Manzano's favorite Latin­ Paige Railey is only themed clips from "Sesame '18 and she's by R1 r A FLoRE z The spaces may not be where students Street," including one where contributing writer want them, but they're there Maria dances with Luis to a already the Ginger RogersiFred Astaire­ number one­ It's a common dilemma: Where to park with only with Parking Services. inspired number. minutes to go before class, running the risk of walk­ Gold Spots, which account for 159 of the Once she took the ranked sailor in her ing in class late and suffering the embarrassing glare available parking spaces this school year, and visitor podium, Manzano highlight- class - in the of a professor? Do you circle the block, waiting for parking are open to students with parking passes -ed the ways that "Sesame that ideal spot to open up or take a.n available space after 5:30p.m. Street" contributes to bring­ world. further way? Peak times for parking are between noon and 2 ing diversity to children Planning ahead may be the best course of action if p.m., Tuesday through Thursday, according to the through television and also STORY being within a hop, skip and a jump of your class­ parking space inventory, which is taken every few shared, her experiences as a PAGE 6 room is a high priority. hours. But there is always parking available, and Latino actress. Construction of the residential halls and the new most times, Anderson said, "in three-digit numbers." "Being Maria on "Sesame parking garage on campus have forced Parking If finding the ideal sp9t is a must, students can time Street" is a great job, Services to close three of the 21lots available to their arrival to campus as classes let out and tak~ the especially if you love students, faculty and staff who bought permits for spots that become available. · television,'~ said Manzano. Paws on Parade: the 2005-2006 school year. Students, who are Jason McThersoi, a USF Tampa student who "It was "Sesame Street" that The USF St. Pete allowed to purchase only green parking passes, lost comes to USF St. Petersburg on Fridays, said he was the first to show diversity will 75 spots as a result this school year. hasn't had trouble finding a space. "[Parking] is good on TV and it was a kids Pet Walk team To make up for the lost spaces, Parking Services is because I'm only here one day a week," he said. He show!" be helping abused accommodating students by leasing a lot from Albert bought a parking pass this year "because they put The popular actress' Whitted Airport on First Street South, across from · metered parking on the outside and it used to be speech also touched on her and homeless pets. the Campus Activities Center. free." life as a first-generation According to the parking space repoit, lots 17 and For others, the metered parking the surrounds American of Latino descent. 18, which are located along Sixth Avenue South at campus may be a suitable option. Manzano spent most of her STORY PAGE 7 Fourth and Fifth streets respectively, usually have a Nicole Ncirchesillo, a reading education graduate life in the South Bronx in a surplus of available spaces. student, did not buy a parking pass this school year. neighborhood very similar to ")Vhen it's super full not everyone can park at the She takes mostly night classes and said she does not front," said Lori Anderson, senior fiscal assistant · mind parking on the street. · SEE SESAME STREET PAGE 6 _2______.. _____ TH E (_B__Q_~_:_5_____ ~_t S_T__ 10119105 news NEWS I 1n• I B R I E-F Jl.- ----

by GENESSA POTH Student Govt. assistant editor

Adolescents," Thursday, Oct. 20, Fowler Field-and the Homecoming wrap-up FALL FEST AT HARBORSIDE from 11 a.m. to noon. Kelley comes Game (USF vs. West Virginia) on The Harborside Activities Board is from Dire¢ons for Mental Health Saturday, Oct. 22, at Raymond James by EMMA SVLVESTE hosting the annual Fall Fest on Inc. in Largo, a Florida treatment Staruum. · contributing write Saturday, Oct. 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 center that offers services for a mix of ...... p.m. on the Harborside Lawn. The mental health problems and Nineteen Student Government representatives event will feature a haunted house, substance ab!JSe. The lecture, ENVIRONMENTAL LECTURE attended the Oct. 12 meeting. Ten others were . pumpkin painting, bobbing for apples sponsored by the Psychology Club, Assistant Professer Joseph Dorsey also in attendance. and other fun events. For more will be held in Davis Hall, room 130. will speak on "Reflective Learning in A motion was made and passed to provide information, contact Harborside·at an Environmental "Seminar: A Case funding for organizations. The money was 553- 4599. Study," Friday, Oct. 21, from 1 p.m. allotted as follows: HOMECOMING AT HARBORSIDE to 2 p.m . in Davis Hall, room 265. The campus is hosting the The lecture is part of the ( ·sTUDENT GOVERNMENT ) FINAL FRIDAY Homecoming Festival on Thursday, Environmental Science, Policy and Crow's Nest upgrad.es in Spring 2005 ...... , $2, 127.8l Final Friday will be held Oct. 21 Oct. 20 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Geography Colloquium. Conference Attendance ...... $6,000.01 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Williams Harborside Lawn. Students will be Constitutional Review ...... $1,500.01 House. University Relations is able to ride Rocky the Mechanical "MURDERBALL" FILM & GAME Shirts for members ...... $2,000.01 sponsoring the event. Final Friday Bull or have their photo put on a ( HARBORSIDE ACTIVITIES BOARD ) receptions are held on the last Friday keychain. Food will also be served. "Murderball," a film about men Roll over from last year ...... : ...... $3,000.01 of each month and are sponsored by For more information, call553-4596. who play wheelchair rugby, will be different departments on campus. shown continuously behind Davis ( WATERFRONT ) The purpose of these social occasions Hall, along Harborside, on Thursday, Miscalculation in salary line ...... $10,200.()1 is to bring together faculty and staff TAMPA HOMECOMING EVENTS Oct. 20 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The · Reclassification of employee ...... $13,384.01 so they can get to know one another USF Tampa is hosting a number men who served as inspiration Reclassification of employee ...... $9,581.01 and share what they do at USF St. of homecoming activities including: behind the movie will play an Furniture for office ...... $4,000.01 Petersburg. J:be Stampede at the Tampa Sun. exhibition game Tuesday, Oct. 25 in ( STUDENT LIFE ·} Dome on Thursday, Oct. 20, from 8 the Campus Activities Center at 2 Computer replacement reserve ...... $7,000.0t p.m. to 10 p.m., the Homecoming p.m. Both events are being held as Publicity and ~romoti on ...... $3,000.01 TRAUMA LECTURE Parade on Friday, Oct. 21, from 7 part of Disability Awareness Week Ann Kelley will lecture on "The p.m. to 9 p.m., the Homecoming and are sponsored by Student { TOTAL ) ...... $61,792.8 Psychological Impact of Traumatic Bonfire and Fireworks on Friday, Disability Services and Multicultural Experiences on Children and Oct. 21, from 9:30p.m. to 11 p.m. at Affairs. SEE- GOVERNMENT PAGE .

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The newspaper is published is "Inside the Actor's Studio." their unfunny put:downs of pop expending the energy to form an in the fall and spring semesters and I don't subscribe to-the magic Does Bravo have its occasion­ culture figures, fads and events. opinion the next time Tom contains news features and stories~ bullet theory that claims TV al pleasures? Sure. I couldn't VH-1 is littered with programs Cruise jumps up and down on entertainment pieces we believe are of , audiences are simply the passive wait for each new episode of that follow this abominable Oprah's couch. · interest to our readership. Since spring dupes of whatever content the "Blow Out," which, for all of its design: Watch just a few One might argue that sbows · 2005, The Craw's Nest has been published media decide to broadcast. But obvious American Express segments of "Best Week Ever" like these create a commutial on a weekly basis. it's obvious there are a lot of product placement, was and you'll see what I mean. On experience, but what's the value The Craw's Nest is funded each semester genuinely unimaginative genuinely entertaining. the VH-1 Web site, the show of a group experience by a portion of reven~e generated from individuals in Hollywood The folks at Bravo have also claims to "skewer the week in predicated on non-stop sarcasm Activities and Services fees a~ well as pulling the strings on television brought us "Queer Eye for the pop culture." Well, if cutting to and snark? Don't we get enough advertising revenue. The continued entertainment. While I doubt· Straight Guy", which has been sqme wanna-be opine "Man, of this already from hipper­ support of the paper is essential to they're trying to keep us as on for the past three years or so. what were they thinking?" or than-thou blogs and pop providing the campus with an unfiltered dumb and sedated as possible, I liked "Queer Eye" when it first giving pseudo-straight-faced columnists and commentators? look at the issues affecting it and the they sure. don't have a lot of came on and will still tune in commentary for cheap ironic These jeers and sneers seem to surrounding area. respect for us, either. . once in a blue moon while I'm effect qualifies for social emanate from a need to atone Take, for instance, the Bravo being a typical male and commentary, then Webster's for one's enjoyment of popular DISTRIBUTION // wecii~tribute channel. I can remember a time flipping through channels. But needs to update its definition of culture or at least justify one's 1,000 copies of the newspaper each when Bravo was a reliable seriously, how many times can skewer - "to be very, very proximity to its spac·e. As long Wednesday to the various departments harbor for the arts. It ran you watch food maven Ted turn lame." as you make fun of celebrities, around campus. You can pick up the documentaries, independent some guy on to the nuances of. Besides not being funny, it's bkay to dwell on their every latest copy of the newspaper each films, and was a breath of fresh sushi and wine? shows like these - includmg "40 move and watch-their programs. Wednesday at the following locations: air amid the tired network and The success of that show has Most Awesomely Bad Love I enjoy popular entertain­ Campus Activities Center, Fitness Center, cable offerings. Was it a bit spawned other Bravo series that Songs" and "I Love th~ 80s" - ment. Not all of it. Probably not FCT complex, Davis Hall student lounge, pretentious? Sure. But it was are unmentionable in are also mean-spirited. By even most of it. But enough to Barnes & Noble Bookstore, Bayboro different and what it offered was respectable conversation. "Being staking a position of postmod­ get pissed off and defend it Bookstore (inside, between the store valuable enough to keep around. Bobby Brown," "Showdogs ern distance, they attempt to when those on its fringes take it and the Tavern), outside the entrance to Then, NBC took over the Moms and Dads," and a new ridicule all facets of pop culture upon themselves to become the Bay_boro computer lab, Bayboro . channel a few years ago. Ever program called "It's Great while being unapologetically critics without a clue. downstairs just inside the west entrance, since that time, Bravo has Being" (three recent"episodes obsessed with it. the Academic Success Center, the Marine turned into the pastel-colored testifying to how great it is to be The most distressing aspect of Anthony Salveggi is a Sciences lab, Poynter Library (rack next dumping ground for the queer, blond and fat. Yes, those these programs is that they try graduate student in journalism. to the circulation desk), upstairs through­ Peacock Network's reruns ("The are the literal topics). to function as surrogates for our .He can. be reached at out Davis and Coquina Halls, and the West Wing") and· reality series The format of travesties such own-reactions to what we see in i1s.fr:[email protected]:om. College of Business...... ~...... ,...... _...... ,., ..,._""'""_., ____ ,..... _ ...... - .. 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Muslim and Je\1\ people break th religious fasts t6getheratthe Campus Activiti -Center

by GE N E S SA P0 TH assistant editor

Sabrina Awsha, 8, her sister, Dina, 6, Islamic month of Ramadan coincide. healing. She prayed for those in pain and their brother, Samer Sarsour 9, "This year, for the first time since the and poverty fasting involuntarily. practice balancing pieces of paper on early 1970s, the two months are coming Canned goods and other non-perishable their heads outside of the Campus together," said Kate Fagan, the rabbinic food items were collected at the door to Activities.Center. Their father, Rani chaplain for Bayfront Hospital. "It's a be donated to the St. Petersburg Free Obeidat, beckons them to stop playing time to turn and really ~ve back to Clinic. and pose for a picture with their mother, God." · "For sure the presence of the spirit is Edna Yaghi. Obeidat smiles with pride For the next two years, the two · in this place," Sherwood said. "Let it fill as he releases the shutter. This is a proud holidays will occur around the same your mind, heart, every cell, your moment for him and his family, as they time. And Serving The One, the being." will soon take part in the celebration interfaith group that organized the Sherwood also called for unity and later that evening by providing music for event, is determined to use that time to kinship among all people. fellow guests at dinner. build bridges among people of all faiths. "Happy holiday and happy holy day," Obeidat's family was one of many "We're working for the reconciliation she said. "We gather around the tables that came to USF St. Petersburg on Oct. of all people," Bill Carpenter of Serving to break bread and break down the walls 13 to honor the sacred months of The One said. · that separate us. May Ramadan and Tishrei and the holiest The campus event, which had been every nation, may every day in the ~ewish religion, Yom Kippur. mofe than a year in the making, lasted people, may every color Members of the Islamic and Jewish faith about two-and-a-half hours and drew and may every faith find groups met in the CAC at 7 p.m. to around 150 to 200 people from Pinellas that single heartbeat." c break their fast together and use the and Hillsborough counties. Amar Kassem, a ' opportunity to highlight their. similarities Rev. Sue Sherwood opened the dinner freshman from USF rather than their differences. Rarely do with a universal p~ayer thanking God Tampa, then sang the the Jewish month of Tishrei and the for bringing forgiveness, renewal and Amar Kassim Adhan, the Muslim call SERVING -THE ONE

( ?HOT,O AT LEFT } 3. Every table was set with bread and grape 7.ld ris Abdullah, 6, participates in theo pening juice, the traditional food and drink oflishrei, prayer. Photo by Paul Nguyen. St. Petersburg resident Martha Nailah Williams and dates, thetraditional food of Ramadan. prays during thes unset prayer. Williams said, "I Photo by Genessa Path. 8. Athird grade class from the AmericanYouth just love people. Especially like this, when they Academy in Tampa sings "Rhythm of Surrender." all come together in one accord." Phota by 4. St. Petersburg resident Abdul Rahman mulk From left to right, Sabrina Awasha, 8, her sister Genessa Path. ul mulk waits in line to get food. Photo by Dina, 6, and their mother, Tampa resident Edna Genessa Poth. Yaghi, who teaches at the school with her

( PHOTOS BELOW1 LEFT TO RIGHT } husband, Hani Obeidat. Photo by Genessa Path. 5. Fourteen-month-old Sa ira Hadi rests on her 1. Ag roup of Muslim women participate in a mother, St. Pete resident Aisha Hadi's shoulder 9. Valrico resident Aminah Muhammad and St. prayer during the"Se rving the One" event. Photo during the sunset prayer. Photo by Genessa Path. Petersburg resident Della Abdullah serve food to by Paul Nguyen. fellow guests. Photo by Genessa Poth. 6. St. Peters·burg res ident Rasheedah Haneef 2. Eight-year-old Ti mothy Gaffney from Tampa prays during theopen ing universal prayer given 10. Fawdiyah Ahmed, 7, from Valrico stands sips white grape juice out of acommunion cup. by Reverend Sue Sherwood. Photo by Gene.;sa with her friends and family during the sunset Photo by Genessa Path, Poth. · prayer. Photo by Genessa Poth.

later performed the sunset bread, those symbolic things - these are American-Islamic Relations, also spoke in the future we will/' Bedier said. the ties." at the dinner. "Eventually, you will be sending me a the feast with the Fagan spoke about her love of "It's wonderful to see such a diverse Ramadan card from Hallmark." blessing on the Simchat Torah, a Jewish tradition of crowd of Muslims, Jews, Christians and Diane McKinstry, director of the the Motzi, the Jewish dancing with the holy scrolls during the people of all faiths," Bedier said. "We Academic Success Center, said that she bread. Everyone at each month of Tishrei. should get to know one another and came to learn more about the two to place one hand on "The Torah is living and it's circular," study each other's religions and religions. break it together. Fagan said. "Holding the Torah and eustoms." "I'm not that familiar with the by breaking fast together dancing with it is a special thing that Bedier said it was unfortunate that Muslim faith or the Jewish faith and I could help bring the you don't get to do all the time." some people do evil things in the name thought this would be a good way to people that we are very "We came here for this joyful of religion, when in truth it's for their broaden my understand­ said. "We've invited occasion," she said. "We'll leave own selfish political gain. ing," McKinstry said. religion to join us knowing someone we didn't know "We see a lot of b!id things happen Hers was a sentiment that we are one and before we came, knowing a little more today in the name of Islam and those that seemed to capture one." than we did about other faiths and are just bad people who do not represent the spirit of the event. resident Katherina knowing deep that we are one." Islam," Bedier said. "Religion should be "We want peace," the blessings to be Many believe that Jews and Muslim a tool to bring people together, not Fagan said. "We want l.""ryday lives. Arabs are direct descendants of divide them." shalom." · be great to think that this Abraham's sons Isaac and Ishmael and Bedier was optimistic that one day Kate Fagan all over the world?" are thereby cousins. The two faiths have everyone in America would know more Staff writer Justin Lowe;y shouldn't it occur a lot in common, including their about the true .beliefs and holidays of contributed to this story. just have to create that scriptures, languages and funeral rites. Islam. simple things - the Ahmed Bedier, director of the Central "As minorities in this country, we the breaking of the Florida office of the Council on don't get to see lights in the streets, but .,., ~------, ------=- -="'-~ - - - --,_,------

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"I HAD TO DECIDE TO Sailing team LIVE A REGULAR Sailor seeks the GOLD TEEN'S LIFE OR TO qualifies for TAKE UP SAILING, Paige Railey sails toward her AND I CHOSE three nationals SAILING:' bv TA M MY BA R T H L ET T dream of becoming an Olympic ' staff wri ter gold medalist in 2008 Paige Ra iley by T,A MMY BA R T H L ET T • staff writer Freshman sailor Paige Railey has place in the record books when she won decision because she gets to do career's worth of victories .and records the gold medal at the Volvo Youth something most people will never The USF sailing team was spread that any of her competitors would envy. Sailing ISAF World Championships in experience. With traveling all over the out across the east coast Oct. 8 and 9. But those achievements are just a Busan, Korea. With the win, she became world and meeting new people, she said The women's squad competed in prelude for her next challenge: the first sailor to win two Singlehanded the hard work is worth it. Annapolis, Md., some sailors representing the United States at the Girls Youth World Championship_titles. Railey said she's now "One-hundred competed in Charleston, S.C. and 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. She also won the event in 2003, and percent motivated,'' about making the others sailed at Eckerd College. Railey, 18, specializes in the Laser earned a bronze in 2002. Olympic team. . Charleston played host to the South Radial class, in which the boats are While Railey has been extremely While her near term goal is the gold Atlantic Intercollegiate Sailing controlled by only one sailor. successful in her sport, her victories and medal, Railey wants more than just one Association Sloop Championship, "You have to work very hard to make dedication haven't come without a price. accolade. She wants her name to go where teammates Kevin Reali, Phil the boat go fast," she said. She decided as a sophomore at down in history as one of the best sailors Tanner and Jesse Combs won against Railey has done an excellent job of Clearwater High School that sailing was to ever compete in the sport. And with the other six schools competing. With making her boat the fastest. She is more important than her social life. "I the determination she has shown so far, the win, they, qualified for the Sloop ranked the number one Laser Radial had to decide to live a regular teen's life that may come true one day. Nationals on Oct. 29-30 in Ann Arbor, sailor on the 2005 U.S. Sailing Team. US or to take up sailing, and I chose "That will take time, but I am willing Mich. Sailing, the governing body for the sport, sailing," Railey said. . to put in the effort," Railey said. The women's team finished sixth at will send only one representative from Railey believes she made the rig}ft the Naval Academy in Annapolis. each sailing class to the 2008 Olympic Nicole Buechler finished third overall Games. in the Laser Radial "C" division. Abby In January, Railey won the Laser Ethington and Ashley Wierzbicki Radial- class at the 16th annual Miami Achievements i·n Pai·ge finished fourth in the "B" division, Rolex OCR, her first Olympic-ranking while Kristen Herman and Jee Lee regatta. The International Sailing Railey's sailing career: Paige Railey's Records: placed 7th in "N division. The team Federation (ISAF) has since named her also qualified for the Women's Atlantic 2001 US Sailing's Junior Women's number one in the world in Laser Singlehanded Champion Youngest female to be awarded US Coast Championship and the Women's Radials. She recently increased her point Sai.ling Female Athlete of the Year Singlehanded Nationals. lead in the world rankings by winning Other team members finished 2002 Nam~d Femal.e At~~ete oftheYear the ISAF Grade C 1 Laser Radial ' ---· by the Olympic Sa1hng Committee Only person to qualify for the U.S. Youth second overall at South Points 5, just European Championship in Split, of US Sailing Sailing Team four straight years one point behind host Eckerd College. Croatia this August. Varsity sailors Kristin Britt and Katie Railey's prolific achievements started 2Q(j 3Won the gold medal at the First American to win the Women's Davis won the "B" division, while Kim 10 years ago when she emolled in a - . International Sailing Federation Witkowski and Kirsten Murray summer sailing program at the · European Radial Championship Youth Sailing World Championships finished second in the "N division of Clearwater Yacht Club. By the time she First U.S. sailor to win the Swedish the district regatta. The junior varsity was 14, in just her first year of sailing in Won her third U.S. Junior Women's National Trophy two straight years team finished third on the strength of the radial cl~ss, she was ranked number 2 Singlehanded Championship Anthony Scruggs' third place finish in one in the North American Laser Radial the "N division. Bill Jones took fifth in Grand Prix, becoming the youngest 200ii Won Princess Sofia Trophy Regatta the "B" division. Alyson Dagly crewed female participant ever to earn that ..., in Spain, defeating 35 other boats for both divisions. · distinction. from 10 countries SOURCE www.paigerailey.com This summer, Railey secured her I

---~ ____ .. --~-- -·-·· ----·· ·· ·-----··--·--· ------CLA·SSI Fl EDS USF falls to Pitt SESAME STREET ( FR 0 M PAGE-1 ) MAD SCIENTISTS NEEDED! by AN T H 0 NY SA LV EG G I Presenters for children's science editor enrichment programs. Have fun while the set used on "Sesame Street." Manzano stressed the earning great part-time$. Apply on line: She's been an actress, a writer importance of showing children www.MadScience.org/wsTampabay or call The Bulls are on streak - the wrong kind, and a designer for her licensing role models they can recognize (727) 895-5595. though. Since upsetting the heavily-favored company, "Three Amigas." She through diversity. Louisville Cardinals at Raymond James Stadium has also won a number of awards, "No one starts out deciding to Sept. 24, the Bulls have dropped consecutive including fourteen Emrnys and a be a role model," Manzano said. Your ad could be here! games to Miami and Pittsburgh. On Saturday, Peabody for her writing on "You can't just tell kids that if they fell to the Pitt Panthers 31-1 7. Nickelodeon's "Little Bill." But they work hard they will succeed. A 10~0 lead became a 21-10 deficit after two it's been through her work as They have to have a role model." LOOKING FOR RESULTS? USF fumbles led to Pittsburgh touchdowns. The Maria since the 1970's that For many children, "Sesame Advertise in The Crows Nest classifieds! Bulls then pulled to ·within four points in the Manzano has been a role model Street" was the first program on second quarter on a 76-yard pass play from and teacher to countless children television to provide minority $10.35 for 20 w~rds and $1 for every quarterback Pat Julmiste to Andre Hall. throughout the worla. children with positive role models extra four words. Get great results But that's as close as they would get. Another Though Manzano has been told with whom they could identify. fumble, this one by backup QB Courtney by many that "Sesame Street" Manzano said that for too many without breaking the bank! Contact Denson, led to Pitt's final touchdown late in the gave them their first exposure to children, television is a teaching Advertising Manager Michelle Bocchino third quarter, sealing the Panthers' victory. the Spanish language, she d<;>esn't tool and that shows like "Sesame USF will try to get its record above .500 when consider herself a teacher. Street" give underprivileged at [email protected] for more the Bulls host West Virginia for homecoming this "I didn't teach people Spanish - children the same advantages as Saturday. I simply showed it to them," everyone else. information. What are you waiting for? The game ·wilt be broadcast on ABC-28. Manzano said. .. ACT NOW! -- ~

' off the nest 10119105 THE CROW'S NEST (SILVER SCREEN REVIEW) A parade Event will raise funds for ''Sunset homeless and Boulevard" of caring abused pets

. Get ready for your close-up .•. "Sunset Boulevard" is a by CH R I STl NA CAST EL LA NA masterpiece that makes a mockery of old Hollywood st.aff writer In keeping with tradition, the USF St. Pete by WENDY OWEN Pet Walk Team will lend its support to the senior staff writer 15th Annual Paws on Parade Pet Walk, --·-· ·---·------· Saturday, Oct. 29. . In all of cinema's history, silent footage used in the film is The event, which will be heldat North there has never been nor will from Swanson's movie~. In a Shore Park in St. PeteFSburg from 8:30 a.m. to there ever be another movie like way, she was making fun of her­ 1 p.m., is sponsored by the Society for the "Sunset Boulevard." The self, though Swanson wasn't an Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of Tampa quintessential film-noir drama, eccentric like Norma Desmond. Bay. The 10-member Pet Walk Team, which this .movie not only pokes fun at The movie also features a has actively supported the event for the past 12 old Hollywood but also breaks number of real-life Hollywood years, is encouraging everyone on campus to new ground with techniques royalty such as director Cecil B. Between eight and ll million dogs, . partake in the festivities.and make a donation. never used before in film. DeMille as himself and gossip cats, puppies and kittens are "A good part of education is community A sad tale of deception, greed, columnist Hedda Hopper. service," said Sudsy Tschiderer, campus events lust and jealousy, the movie In addition to eerily poking • euthanized,eacb year in the United States. App(oX,imately 80,000 pets coordinator. begins and ends with a dead man ·fun at old Hollywood, "Sunset The SPCA is a non-profit organization that floating in the pool of a crum- - Boulevard" also provides some iii~~~ ar,t .M~~;. ~. ,~~l~~~~~!~eM, rsJn,the Tam relies on individual donations to ensure · '' 8ay area~v~w year., ost are bling old mansion. The dead of the greatest cinematography humane care for homeless pets. The one-mile suitable to -make excellent pets. On •"'C'< man, we find out, is down-on­ and design of the 1950s. Set average, 25 percent are purebred ) Pet Walk has proven to be a successful his-luck Joe Gillis, a Hollywood designers were instructed to blow fundraiser for those who cherish their pets and scriptwriter and the narrator of dust into the air before filming so The SPCA of Pinellas County is wish to help all animals in need of care. Last the movie's tale. Gillis takes us the crumbling mansion would year's ·Pet Walk raised over $195,000 for located at 9099 BOth Ave. N., Largo, on a journey of·bad creditors, a have a grimy look on film. The homeless and abused animals. car chase, a dead monkey and a opening scene in the pool is one Fla., 33773.1t is open Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., The day will feature a variety of vendors, very well-timed landing at the of the best shots ever concocted, Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and canine activities, contests, entertainment and home of Norma Desmond. with the fish-eye view of the Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Closed adoptable SPCA pets. The Pet Walk is not Desmond is the most dead man floating in the water. Mondays ) exclusive to dogs and cats. Occasionally, peo­ mesmerizing character in the To create this effect, director ple bring more exotic creatures such as minia­ film. A faded silent-screen star, Billy Wilder filmed it from above Contact the SPCA at 586-3591 or ture horses and pot belly pigs. All proceeds she has locked herself up in her through the reflection of a visit www.spcafl.org from the parade go directly toward helping secluded mansion. She lives in a mirror. Some of the best tricks in provide food, medical supplies and services to world of delusion where her fans Hollywood are the most simple animals in need. · still remember her and where her and this movie proves it. SOURCE l . w~.spcafl.org ... , . old director, Cecil B. DeMille, If you've never seen "Sunset To join the USF St. .Pete .Pet Walk Team or will produce the wretched script Boulevard," then you're in for a make a donation, contact Sudsy Tschiderer at 553- that she is writing. Her eccentric treat. There's a reason it won 4842 or Barry M~Dowell qt 553-4622 . . behavior would only be matched Oscars for Best Art Direction, by Michael Jackson today and Best Music and Best Screenplay her neurotic tendencies seem to -find out for yourself. "Sunset know no limits. Nonetheless, Boulevar9" is a reminder of how Desmond maintains a creepy quickly beloved stars can fall and GOVERNMENT glamour within the dusty walls that even though they may be ( F-ROM P,AGE 2 ) of her Hollywood fortress. forgotten, they are still big. It's While this film is both just the pictures that got small. Waterfront Coordinator Jim Stull gave a · Ella Shenhav's request for a guest speaker at entertaining and visually striking, presentation on his request for the Waterfront it is the history behind it that is the campus was conditionally approved. She funding. ·He cited the cost of implementing truly remarkable. Gloria My Rating: requested funding for food and a small fee for 5 BUllS new programs and class offerings, hiring more the speaker, the founder and president of the Swanson portrays Norma Desmond, which is pure irony. qualified staff members and increasing the Equal Rights Alliance of Florida, a non-profit, hours for the swimming pool, watercraft and Swanson :was a silent screen non-partisan group. Shenhav hoped the event ~~~~~ dock so that they can become 2417 operations. wo.uld bring in 50 to 100 guests and that it star in her youth, and all of the lllUSTRAT'ON /f MONICA WIERUSZEWSKI Stull said that because of the forthcoming resi­ would be held early November...... - - --··--· dence hall, the hours should be increased for Candidates for Director of the Counseling --- the students' benefit. and Career Center will be interviewed The newest Student Government represen­ Monday, Oct. 17, Wednesday, Oct 19 and Downtown Apartments tatives, Shawn Gearhart and Heather Small, Monday, Oct 24, all at 2:30 p.m. were appointed to fill the available spots on A new coordinator for Fitness and the Parking Appeals Committee. Intramurals, Marcus Berry, and a housing AVAILABLE! The Fall Fest will be held on the Waterfront coordinator, Erin Mills, have been hired. Oct. 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It will include · There was a discussion to extend the library 1 and 2 bedroom units available Nov 1st. carnival games, prizes, food and a haunted hours for finals week with food provided, as house. Volunteers are still needed for the was done last semester, but no decision was $575-$700 per month. event, which is sponsored by the Harborside made at the meeting. Walk to Baywalk. Month-to-month leases. Activities Board. The CRASH Course Leadership retreat was The next meeting is scheduled for Oct. 26 in · canceled because only two people had regis­ Davis 130 at 4:30p.m. Call Rob 727-409-2268. tered for the event. o4;iOw • •.....,..:

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·- OPEN MIC ARTISTS I ( LEFT ) Dylan Cowles, head Emotions run high, feelings singer and guitarist of Bleu sink deep and words on paper Gravy, took the stage alone lly AN G El A ( HI N Wednesday night for Open contributing writer wait to be released Mic at the Tavern. The musician licks her lips before with the local Bayboro Band ( BOTTOM ) Brad Til be, opening her eyes and gazing down followed by the open mic, which musician, prepares his guitar at her guitar. The melody slows, begins around 8:30 or 9. Last call is to take the stage. ending on a sad note as her fingers around 10: 30 and the night comes to ease away from the guitar strings a close around 11. Bonnie Zopfi, a and het cries pierce the audience. Tavern employee, has been working Tables of four and five people Open Mic night since its inception. situated in front of a stage and "It's all about the people," she others located along the outer wall explained. "All the interesting.people of the Bayboro Tavern gather to that I get to know." hear music and poetry. A waitress Open Mic has been a Wednesday named Bonnie distributes food and night event since it first began, with beer while £!. couple of friendly dogs fresh faces mixed in with returning sit alongside their masters. Such was performers. On a typical night there places to play and I still come back the atmosphere for. ano~er Open are four to five performers and about here to· listen to others and to share Mi.c night at the Tavern. 30 spectators. During exam weeks, a little of my stuff." Florida singer and songwriter crowds and performers increase. While the wind whistles, the Shana Banana began the event in Performers of all types - poets, glasses empty and the crowd 1999 and her idea of bringing people comedians, jugglers and some rumbles a little louder. Bonnie together in a friendly atmosphere surprise artists - have made. their hollers "last call" and the music continues today. Students, working way to the stage. from QJ.e harmonica and the beat of professionals, artists and local~ come "This is one of the places I started the drums sl?wly softe~ for one to the 'Tavern each Wednesday for a and now I have gigs all over St. Pete more encore. beer and a place to share their words and Tampa," said Dylan Cowles, of And the performer lifts his head and rhymes - a place where people the band Bleu Gravy. "Everyone up high; as he breathes out once come to express themselves and needs a place to start and the Tavern more, the audience feels his energy, listen to others. is a great place to do it. I don't mean applauds and anticipates next week's The night typically starts at 8 p.m. to sound cocky, but I have plenty of show.

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