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Each the director of the Office of Roll: I Continued from page 1 the sandspur student was given a conference Multicultural Affairs at Rollins, According to Rafiuddi It is common to hear people evaluation form to fill out at the she agreed stating "I think it events like the Good Neighb Q: What would happen declare that their time in college end of the day with a promise varies, but there is a difference Conference open the door f if a student or student's, was life-changing. It is a time to of a free lunch around noon. in terms of how receptive college more dialogue. "I came to tl family was financially unable challenge previous beliefs and The conference, a collaborative students are. I think it's much, I country as an immigrant ai to pay the vandalism fine? move away from comfortable effort between Rollins College don't want to say easier, but I through my personal experien 3uld say that thinking. This self discovery Child Development Center guess what I'm trying to say is and personal journey in lookii student would have to come could be credited to a class that and Student Research Center high school students tend to be at the world from a bicultui in personally and we would challenged a student to think and the Office of Multicultural more open and they tend to be perspective I started thinkii figure out if there outside the box or it could be Affairs at Rollins was organized more engaging." that one of the most amazii exception or ma the result of a book read. More in part to keep the late Fred While students in college interactions you can have a way to work with that like often than not, students are Rogers' message alive, as well usually have a lot more to deal with people who are differe a payment plan, but that influenced most by the people as spotlight minority student with in terms of schoolwork, than you are because you a would be on an individual they encounter during their organizations here on campus. it certainly cannot excuse the able to experience what it fee student by student basis. college stay. It can be said that Like most events held on lack of enthusiasm most of the like to get out of your comfo Q: If vandalism is the issue a student's discoveries are a a Saturday, the attendance student body has for events like zone," Rafiuddin said. "I belie- here, is there any possible culmination of input from all was not overwhelming. The this. In a school where students what we are doing and hopir legal action that will be taken? the people - students, faculty students who did attend the are encouraged to be a good to promote is more dialogu A: I don't think so. We don't and staff alike - that student has conference took advantage of the neighbor, are we letting apathy getting students in classrooms t even know which student did interacted with during their four opportunity to meet classmates rule the campus? in workshops, situations whe it. The cost is just coming back years of higher education. If this they may not usually interact While many are involved they are interacting with ea< to the students. This is a shame is true, every student should ask with and attend workshops in extracurricular activities on other and having conversatira because not all of the students one question: what do I want to like "Teaching Tolerance" and campus, there is a noticeable like this...That is the goal and are responsible, but we have know when I leave Rollins? "Rainbow Schools: Diversity absence when it comes to think we are working very hai to figure out who's doing it. The Good Neighbor at Work and Play." During the multicultural events. The "Do to create a culture where i; Q: Is there anything Conference evoked such break for lunch, some students You Know Your Neighbors?" okay to dialogue about the else you would like to add? questions amongst those in gathered in the Bush Auditorium workshop, where a group of topics." A: I just want the students attendance. Kicking off on to watch Zana Fejzic and Trisha international students from Many of the events hi to know this isn't something Friday night, Rollins students Chhaganial perform cultural Rollins College talked about on the Rollins campus gn that has to happen. We don't and faculty gathered in the dances. adjusting to the school; was the students an opportunity i want to see it happen and SunTrust Auditorium to hear After lunch, students attended by only one student. enrich their college experienc we don't want to punish the illustrator James Ransome talk dispersed to the different With a school that has so much So much of what makes tl students. So we encourage about cultural diversity. While classrooms where workshops to offer in terms of different experience unforgettable is tl if something happens in the the presentation competed were being held. The "My flavors, the student body seems opportunity to interact wii building to call us and get with the Campus MovieFest People, Your People: Unpacking to want to keep things a boring people from other ethnic an it addressed immediately. premiere party, a decent crowd Culture in Your Rollins College vanilla. With international cultural backgrounds who hai Unfortunately, at this time still gathered to hear what Neighborhood" workshop, students and students of color different beliefs and custom no one has stepped forward. Ransome had to say. His obvious attracted an enthusiastic group making up 25 percent of the Do not let the next four yea It still seems as though there passion for his profession was throwing themselves into the campus, what can the school do pass by without really getting are some loose ends as to evident and he encouraged activities they were asked to about encouraging diversity at know your neighbors. who caused the flood, and the those interested in becoming participate in. The eager group possibility of it being caused illustrators to continue reading, was comprised of high schoolers by someone outside of the Rex expose themselves to art, and from the Upper Bound program residents is possible. Hopefully, represent positive family images who seemed happy to be at with help from the students, in illustrations. the conference and willing to the vandal will be sought out so Starting where Friday's add to the discussions. When that the entire second floor of presentation ended, students I mentioned the difference Rex is not required to pay a fine. once again gathered Saturday to . Mahjabeen Rafiuddin, Power Shift energizes policy change VERNON MEIGS ers of Power Shift '07 included them to take legislative action the sandspur environmentalists Van Jones internally for environmentally and Bill McKibben, as well as positive purposes in the mean­ Ralph Nader and Nancy Pelosi. time until then. The'organiza­ According to the Power tion welcomes with open arms Shift '09 official website, it aims whoever wants to be involved On February 27, 2009, the to "push the new administra­ up to the day the march starts. youth summit Power Shift tion and Congress to pass bold, During Power Shift kicks off its second conference comprehensive energy and '09, among the artists fea­ in Washington D.C. to pro­ climate legislation", forge on tured to play in concert are mote climate charge policy to formulate an agreement for The Roots and Santigold. and environmental awareness. the leaders and the movement Monday, March 2, will The first Power Shirt confer­ itself, facilitate national cam­ be Lobby Day and the official ence lasted for three days paigns that continuously stress website claims that Power Shift from November 2-5, 2007 and the common vision, build com­ '09 promises "the largest lobby involved five to six thousand munity for organizational self- day on climate and energy in students from various colleges sustenance, and "understand our nation's history." Approxi­ and universities in the United the magnitude of both the chal­ mately three hundred meetings States, This year, the march lenges and opportunities pre­ are scheduled with Congress,, will take place for four days sented by the climate crisis and and more are on their way to from February 27 to March 2. explore our own capacities to being scheduled. In addition, Power Shift was organized create transformative change." caucuses will be arranged to by the Energy Action Coalition, The organization also gather to provide a shared voice which starts campaigns for aims to bring together about among groups that the whole youths and students to advo­ ten thousand students. In the movement is evidently divid­ cate policy changes in the way previous conference, the be­ ed into, such as race and sex. North America manages their ginning aims were to create On the Power Shift '09 energy, in favor of cleaner ener­ a large number of Clean En­ website, a participating stu­ 1340 ORANGE AVE, gy as an alternative to old sourc­ ergy Job Corps, make intense dent from the University of es of power such as fossil fuels. reductions of greenhouse New Hampshire states, "We For the conferences, Power gases, and a general divest­ will not fail to keep this prom­ 407.044.0055 Shift incorporates panels, work­ ment of fossil fuel industries. ise to future generations as shops and keynote speakers to In December this year the past ones failed us. I will address the issues at hand and Obama's administration and be able to look my grandkids bring together a youth move­ Congress will be expected to in the eyes and tell them I ment focused on more effi­ commence global climate nego­ was at Power Shift. I was part WORLD CLASS CATERING! cient and less harmful energy tiations and the Power Shift of of the Energy Revolution." alternatives. Keynote speak­ the same year hopes to convince I 2008 JIMMY JOHNS FRANCHISE. LLC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Hie Rollins College Sandspur [email protected] T-.LIFE & TIMES Winter with the Writers culminates with Billy Collins AMANDA DRUM about someone in a hotel trying the sandspur to nurse a splitting headache while having to listen to children The last event of the four- in the next door pool screaming, , lc Winter with the Writers ee Marco, Polo, Marco, Polo. season promised to fill the "[Some poems] start ditorium. At least one half hour lU going because I'm irritated ufore Carol Frost announced at something," he explained -jest speaker Billy Collins, two afterwards to his laughing (jme poet laureate of the United audience. What added to States, excited chatter flooded his humor was the deadpan fedke Hall. Five minutes prior, style of reading, combined ^hers scrambled up and down with the slow rhythm of his ^ aisles searching for empty voice. It added a sarcastic ^ts. "I think there's only three edge to the funny details. ;" one whispered to another. As the night progressed, his Once Carol Frost took the poems began to vary in length. ze, what was borderline Many were only four to eight sy suddenly became silent. lines long. One such poem was fhe lights glowed warm POET LAUREATE BILLY COLLINS another humorous observation the picturesque wooden called "Oh My God," an eight stage. A cozy armchair and choosing to start with a poem line poem about ho w the younger ium were arranged for titled "You, Reader," a poem generations of our time seem to jhe reading. One white moth describing the relationship praise God everywhere they go, flitted around the eaves of the Billy Collins imagines he has especially in shopping malls. rafters, adding to the setting. with each reader. His next, His final reading was "Billy Collins' genius is to "Palermo," he described as called "On Turning Ten," a make poetry look easy," Frost "what happens to your brain retrospect in growing up and plained in her introduction. after it begins to boil," written older from the point of view f s magic really, like pulling on a very hot day in the title city. of a boy turning double digits. i a child's ear an egg or He told his audience, "I The poem, and the program in silver dollar." She painted a think what the epigraph of my its entirety, left the audience picture of Collins for those next book will be is that traveling with a lot to think about h no idea what to expect, writers don't tell you how through the bustle of preparing [ sampled some of his bored you're going to be after for the question and answer try for examples of his skill. you get [to your destination]." session from the pessimism It takes a powerful The twenty-five poems he one carries as they turn each jerson to command so much shared with the audience ranged year older, "maybe, because attentiveness of their audience. from the incredibly witty to the much was possible then." v Collins was that person serious and sad, from observant The visit was his third Thursday. The moment he to very deep and personal. Of to Rollins College, and peeked his head around the the side-splitting variety, Collins undoubtedly a highlighted offstage door the attendees read a poem that he described finish to the Winter with erupted with loud applause. as "Migraine - or Hangover, the Writers series that also Billy Collins wasted no whichever you've experienced included Brigit Kelly, Derek time in begirLning his reading, before." It was appropriately Walcott, and Margot Livesey. Looking to the stars for perspective r up advice, self-confidence this week, KATIE JONES focus on maintaining your of change is coming your person that can offer up way. Although change does not assistance on a project you Pisces. This means it will seem; the sandspur great work ethic. If you have your tasks done early, and your come easily for you, Scorpio, have been tackling, or even a effortless to you to mix andj ARIES: Take the time this obligations fulfilled to the best you will be just fine if you financial investment that could mingle, so try to throw yourself week to listen to the concerns of of your ability, you are likely to go with the flow. Try to find prove wise in the future. Keep into a social situation you "may J close friend. When it comes stay ahead of the game. advantages in the new aspects your eyes wide open to avoid have been feeling apprehensive to realizing when you need care LEO: Leo, you have of your life rather than focusing overlooking this fortuitous about. This week is the perfect Most, it is very easy for you to been putting off dealing with on what you have lost because offering life is going to throw at time to take that risk because k stubborn, Aries. Sometimes something that warrants your of them. It is never a good you this week. you are well equipped with the tools to impress. 'hose around you can better attention for a while. Now is idea for you to ignore the new PISCES: You will radiate observe when you are in need the time to stop taking the easy opportunities change can bring. of a helping hand. Those who road out and face your obstacle SAGITTARIUS: It will care about you most will have head-on. If you take the time be easy this week for you to to best things to say to comfort and energy to rid yourself of misinterpret your close friends, you. your roadblock now, the ride as you are feeling very sensitive TAURUS: The upcoming through the coming weeks will and self-aware. Try to avoid weekmightseemoverwhelming. be much smoother. reading too deeply into things that are not. meant to hurt Perhaps you are facing a huge VIRGO:The "you" timeyou you. You may feel tempted workload or took on too many had last week should have done to take constructive criticism ^ligations. Try to set small you wonders; you will feel much to heart this week, but just goals for yourself; do not look at more relaxed this week. Now, remember the source, and you Coverall task or you are likely try to notice this week when a should be able to avoid getting |° give up too soon. You will friend needs a break. If they unnecessarily hurt. be happily surprised with your seem overworked, suggest to Productivity if you take things them taking some time away CAPRICORN: It might be 3ne wise this week to start looking step at a time! from their obligations to focus for something new to become GEMINI: If your social circle on themselves. involved in. Lately, you have ^ been getting uneventful LIBRA: Take it easy this been feeling very accomplished, iately, make it a point this week week, Libra! The positive and it is important now to find J meet someone new. You need energy you have been a new project to donate your "ferent faces and personalities experiencing lately has made time and energy toward. Being 1,1 you super productive. You your life, so do not hesitate to complacent with your success is have the time now to take a * out a potential friendship not the way to continue your past second to stop and smell the 'hen life is telling you to branch successes. Instead, continue to roses; take yourself out to eat push yourself to find new ways or catch up on a friendship you to contribute your enthusiasm! have been neglecting. Funnel your positivity into something AQUARIUS: A great opportunity will present itself you enjoy. to you soon; this may be a SCORPIO: A whirlwind /009 The Rollins College Sandspur [email protected] -LIFE & TIMES- Living on Spanish time as Spanish culture and society. from the Spanish Inquisition, KATIE JONES Students planning to enroll in a Sidra museum (Sidra is a the sandspur either program must be at an local hard cider that everyone intermediate or advanced level drinks here), and I saw several Want to leam Spanish in their Spanish education. churches, some dating back to in a country where you are Samantha Marsh (class of the ninth century. surrounded by the language, 2010) is an Anthropology major TS: Are your classes taught people and culture? The Office and Women's Studies minor in English or another language? of International Programs from East Hartf ordr Connecticut If they are in another language, encourages a number of who is currently studying is it hard to adjust? cCURTESY OF mcr CAM! Rollins students each semester abroad in the Spanish Language SM: My classes are taught minutes late, which makes in af la • I <5omplete| to participate in the Rollins and Culture Program at the in Spanish, but it is fairly easy getting ready in the morning understand, and be in Asturias program at the University of Oviedo. Samantha to adjust. The professors speak easier. watch football arid ba University of Oviedo. Asturias has shared the highlights of her more slowly than people on the TS: What is your favorite whenever f want. is a Spanish principality located experience with us. street, and they try to be very food that you have tried while TS: What do you rr i| in the northwestern region The Sandspur: Is this the clear. abroad? about Roflir of the country bordering the first time you have been to a TS: Are other Rollins SM: My favorite would

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BOSTON www.bu.edu/abroad UNIVERSITY Rollins College Sandspur [email protected] LIFE & TIMES February 27, 2009 Baby shower benefits Status update: popka farmworkers you are now prop CLARISSA STABILE I Love You," said, "We look Rollins Farmworker Alliance is the sandspur for help everywhere, for baby, anorganizationoncampuswhich showers, funding, anything. shares this focus among others. [The women] work in the field, By hosting this baby shower, erty of Facebook A baby shower was held at but they don't have the things lollins on Thursday of last week "Our hope is to jumpstart that JENNIFER STULL and the only reason people are to clean themselves. We want to organization," Dowdye stated. the sandspur having an issue with the new o collect donations for "Baby, I help so they can work in good oveYou," a program designed "We want to bring awareness terms of use is because they conditions." Jean-Gilles got to the general student body." were alerted of it. If these terms aid pregnant farmworkers involved because of the potential Technology rules all. In a of use had been in place since Apopka. The Rollins project However, both girls agreed benefits she saw for the pregnant that this shower is only a start, nutshell, that is our society's the beginning, no one would be began as an idea taken from women they seek to help. that donations are just the motto. The president of our objecting. Chelsea Swearingen an anthropology course taught In a press release dated beginning. "We want to move generation's land of technology (class of 2012) shares her feelings Dr. Rachel Newcomb, June 25 of last year, "Baby, I from charity work to justice is undoubtedly Facebook. on the matter by saying, "I where Charissa Dowdye (class Love You" was described as work," said Dowdye. Rivera However, what happens when wouldn't want that to happen to 2009) and Kerem Rivera a program that "expands and agreed adding, "We want to a president leaves a democracy me, but if you're willing to post class of 2009) were introduced extends the work of the [FAF] work with them, not for them, and transforms his reign into your stuff on the Internet then the issues faced by the 0 Sisters/Companeras Program so they can sustain themselves." a dictatorship? Well, our dear that's the risk you take. Also, if larmworker Association of in Apopka, whose purpose is to Even so, Rivera went on, "It friend Facebook has taken that you don't want that, don't have Florida (FAF). When asked why provide education, information, would be awesome if it could be next step into complete world a Facebook. 1 don't agree with hey decided to host a shower peer support and referral service an annual event. We would like domination. The terms of use on the policy, but if that's the way campus, Rivera replied, "It to at-risk pregnant and post­ to get the sororities involved." Facebook were recently changed it has to be, then I suppose I'll as something that kind of W partum farmworkers and rural Meanwhile, the Rollins to state that Facebook owns the deal with it. I mean, what are stayed with us." Dowdye also poor women to ensure their community can look forward rights to everything on your the chances they would use my ralidated, "It's not a solution prenatal health and improve to more events and discussions page. That would include your stuff anyway?" That is a valid to the problem, but it's a way their birth outcomes." The FAF during National Farmworker name, pictures and personal point. If you do not wish to be students can aid [the program]." program also offers a variety of Awareness Week from March information. Even if the profile subjected to the terjns of use, you "Baby, I Love You" was courses to educate the women in 29 through April 4. More is deleted, this information can choose not to participate in founded March 2008 by the FAF nutrition, prenatal care, newborn details on those plans can be is still property of Facebook. the Facebook world completely. in order to improve pregnancy care, folic acid, protecting expected in the weeks to come. While Facebook is surely However, on the other outcomes among farmworkers, children in the car and at home, If you would like to help not out to take over the lives of hand, Danny Travis (class of minority and other low-income STDs, HIV, pesticides and more. us with serving the women in its users, the fact that the owners 2010) says, "I don't feel good women and to promote the Rollins may - seem far- this program, please call Marie- of Facebook are basically taking about this. I don't like this at lealth of mothers, babies and removed from life as a Michelle at 407-886-5151 or ownership over a user's virtual all." While brief in words, this amilies. The program is still farmworker, but these are the send a monetary contribution life 'seems a bit unnecessary sentiment seems to sum up how very new and leans greatly people who ensure the growth, to the Farmworker Association and unethical. By agreeing to a lot of kids feel about the new outside help to provide collection and distribution of of Florida at 815 South Park the new terms of use, Facebook terms of use. It is making users resources. Marie-Michelle Jean- healthy food, something we all Avenue, Apopka, Florida 32703. is able to use your images and feel uncomfortable about their Gilles, the coordinator of "Baby, do have in common. In fact, the name on anything they wish Facebooks and even if material is without asking permission. "PG rated," it still makes people Mark Zuckerberg put out a uneasy to know that anytime, statement on the Facebook blog anywhere your life could be Playing hard and talking dirty, stating, "In reality, we wouldn't used by the Facebook owners. share your information in As of now, because of a way you wouldn't want." user protest, Facebook has a night of condom bingo Zuckerberg continues on to say changed the terms of use back "The trust you place in us as a to its original form. If and when LAURA safe place to share information these terms will change again HARDWICKE is the most important part of is unknown, but the situation what makes Facebook work." the sandspur is being investigated presently. However, the argument Hopefully, though, Facebook being made by Facebook is that will make the decision to Rollins students embraced people normally do not read keep its terms of use simple fine of the- most rewarding the terms of use to begin with, and keep its users happy. parts of being a college student — free condoms - at Outreach's annual pre- BizFact Valentine's Day 'Condom Bingo' at the Cornell Campus Center. Innocent bystanders dining COURTESY OF ROLLINS in the campus center on Feb. 12 CERVIX, SCROTUM, AND B-l-N-G-O: Students gather around a Facebook may have lost their appetites table in the Cornell Campus Center and participate in a round of as anxious students shouted, Condom Bingo before Valentine's Day. "My condom broke!" instead Facebook users, by world region, June 2007: °f the classic phrase, "Bingo." presented on a giant screen Nikki. The company also Accordingly, condoms replaced for everyone in the dining - participates in other educational ordinary bingo chips, and hall to see. Nikki enlightened programs. Nikki frequently instead of shouting "B-14," the viewers with a brief history of guest teaches at UCF in a sexual Master of Ceremonies Natalia sex toys—noting that the first behaviors psychology class. North America Wagner, would shout various vibrators were marketed and Fairvilla also participates in ^xual terms. The terms ranged sold in magazines as personal other local educational, events niftwrn from G-rated "holding hands" massagers. Laughter ensued as like Condom Bingo. Nikki has to terms one would not hear the pictures of antique hand- been with the company for nywhere other than a doctor's crank and plug-in vibrators over eight years and enjoys the Europe "family atmosphere." Nikki foe, such as cervix, scrotum our grandparents were using th also proudly commented that lubrication. Outreach in the early 20 century 16.8% stores like Fairvilla were the v°rked in various educational graced the large screen. The first entirely geared toward aterials, such as statistics on. presentation then transformed women and their desires. "It's Asia-Pacific sexually transmitted diseases. into an advertisement of all the a women-driven industry!" Jt the evening was not strictly wonderful products available at At the end of the night, [formative. When calling out Fairvilla Megastore - everything • 7.1% Rollins students walked away from the Great American jjfepatitis B," Wagner said, with a plethora of prizes. Challenge, a 4-foot dildo, to hat's what Pamela Anderson Most abundant were the free Middle East, Africa ls! tiny, remote controlled finger And it's for life." This was condoms. Also given out 'were vibrators. A brief question and [Wed by laughter from the Fairvilla gift cards and discount 15.7% answer session followed. Either "ghtly embarrassed audience. coupons. Products such as cock the presentation was extremely After the first several rings and finger vibrators were r thorough or the audience was too Latin America °unds of Condom Bingo, the also among the loot. An exciting embarrassed to ask questions. 'ening broke for a presentation Valentine's Day was eminent for Fairvilla is not just about Source; ComScore Wort Metrix 12.0% Nikki, a Fairvilla Megastore those—single or taken—who Graphic: Pat Carr, Paul Trap ©2007 MCT ei how "The couple that plays ¥oyee. The slideshow, showed up for Condom Bingo. entitled 'Sex toys 101/ was together stays together," says The Rollins College Sandspur [email protected] February 27,2009 FEATURES

LAURA HARDWICKE er, this year the campus buzzed Serious Productions the sandspur with activity like a beehive on Over." The film folio morphine. Taylor Finkelson named Tim as he bro! (class of 2010) missed the pre­ his girlfriend, practic miere. He explained, "It wasn't to say over and over,] advertised as much this year; there laughed at the path was no hype!" With this apathy the relationship, a d As Hollywood glitzed and plaguing the student body, the nice guy and contro glamoured-up in anticipation of mediocre turnout for this year's sitive girl. After his the Academy Awards, students of premiere surprised some. Of 70 monologue, Tim app^ Rollins College dressed down for teams assembled, only 16 videos woman, only to chick an evening of cinematic appreci­ were shown. last minute. ation—Campus MovieFest. This Starting with a bang, liter­ Campus MovieFe year's theme, the 90s, produced ally, was "Project X's" unmistak­ prestigious award, red carpet looks ranging from able action short. Crammed with honored freshman host Jesse Hugo's itty-bitty bright cheesy acting, grotesque bolo­ Chase Jerrnings and I yellow pajamas, to tie-dyed over­ gna-like gore and fancy special for the film "Slee alls, stirrups, vests and even roller effects, "Project X" upheld their claims he was "inevil skates. A good portion of movie­ previous reputation within CMF. unavoidably" inspiredl goers succumbed to the late Feb­ The next few films failed to de­ director Michel Gondr) ruary cold front, leaving their 90s liver, as many audience members Sunshine of the Spotle garb at home. were witnessed slipping out the "Sleep" captures the After an hour wait, incorrect­ exit doors in what this writer can and subconscious join ly attributed to audio difficulties, a only assume was boredom. After ill teenager as he packed gym welcomed their CMF a film that was a five-minute long awake long enough hosts, Jesse Hugo and Amber chase scene, satirizing the beloved company of his loving Arciero to the stage. Amber, in a grounds crew at Rollins College, Dedicated to James Jem stunning blue and black sequined the audience finally found its en­ recently passed away fa top, stole the stage. After what ergy. the film plucked at seemed like nervous banter Hosts Hugo and Arciero pe­ heartstrings of the audi that managed a few laughs riodically broke the monotony of from the audience, the pair Director Jennings i the student films. Raffle prizes, exited the stage, making for the award, but ass including iPod shuffle's and tech­ way for the films. not his motivation. "Toll nology backpacks, paid a handful one clapping after my In years past, of audience members for their pa­ and to have people I've Rollins has buzzed tience. While Arciero tossed shirts before telling me it mai with cameras, tri­ into the audience, exploding their or to open themselves pods, scripts energy level, Hugo chucked his sharing their own stoi and actors the favorite 90s drink, Capri Sun, also similar experience wasi week pre- ending with an explosion. enough." This may suij ceding Each film team sought ence members who mis CMF. out one of four illustrious awards: his timid acceptance! How­ Best Drama, Best Comedy, Best "Uhh, thanks." as pi ev­ Picture, and Audience Choice. Other films by Jennin Simple Thought Productions re­ found at Youtube.coml ceived the award for Best Drama, While the majority of I for the movie "Being Me," a are typical, goofy Youb five-minute fraction of a larg­ Jennings is developing er film exploring the notion rious filrnmaking attitu of self, and its reaction to Following 1 dramatic change, such dents stampeded to as Alopecia or other Under for free s'mores, physical challeng­ late, and burgers. DJ( es. man pleased the crotf Best novative mixes of con Comedy and classic 90's hits,' went to thing from Wu-Tan; G e t Ace of Base. College Sandspur :;# [email protected] February 27, 2009 FEATURES @EF Z&rlfiaEe© (Maa3 a

GREGORY GOLDEN and while perusing the specifics, licensees, assigns (collectively to submit their work to other the sandspur decided that he and his team did "Producers") shall have the right festivals, including Film Slam not want to agree to them. (but not the obligation) to use, and The Brouhaha Film & "You give them the right to exhibit and exploit the Movie, or Video Showcase at the Enzian sell your production, to do what­ any portion thereof, in any and all Theater, they chose not to sub­ ever they want," Kebbel said. media, now known or hereafter mit. "They can profit from it without devised, throughout the universe After the glow faded from the Kebbel said his team's you seeing any of the money, for in perpetuity." final film of Campus MovieFest in movie is a "parody of human they become the sole owners. the Alfond Sports Center, another What this means is they can nature," and features Rollins Any and all submitted materials short film premiered, although in sell your films, use your image in professors Dr. Elton Graug- become their property; that is, all advertisements and essentially a more low-key venue—room 120 nard, Dr. Joshua Almond and permission, ownership of all foot­ do whatever they wish with it— of the Bush Science Center. Chris­ Dr. Thomas Cook. Gundacker age, both raw and cut." without paying you. tian Kebbel (class of 2012) and wrote the soundtrack, and a Campus MovieFest's emails Another form had partici­ Winter Park High School Sopho­ variety of students (including often asserted that "Our owner­ pants agree that they could never the two filmmakers) appeared more Gabriel Gundacker. ship of the rights to your movie accuse Ideas Unlimited, the par­ in the film. "You're Digging The two wrote and directed will never infringe on your team ent company of CMF, of slander Up My Grass" lives up to its "You're Digging Up My Grass" getting 100% of the credit for the or libel for inappropriate use of title, with plenty of green exit­ with full intent to submit it to movie's creation." But what does image or voice. ing the earth via shovel. CMF, but with sufficient equip­ this actually mean to them? An CMF announced that stu­ ment between them, they only Their screening was in no additional release form contained dent films would be available on way a protest of CMF, howev­ utilized the CMF-loaned tripod this agreement, which had to be AT&T phones and Virgin Atlantic er, and Kebbel still enjoys what and microphone. Why, then, was signed for submission: "I hereby flights, though what they do not the event brings to campus, be­ it screened to 60 patrons on Sat­ acknowledge that, in accordance say is that they are profiting from ing one of the biggest and most urday, and unseen by the crowd with the Movie Release being it, just as films earn residuals each enjoyable of the year. that packed the gym on Friday signed by the Team members in time they are shown on TV. Kebbel is not going to sub­ night? connection with their participa­ As a result, teams must get mit a formal complaint, he just At 4 a.m. on the submission tion in the Event, IU shall be the permission from CMF for use of wants to make sure people are date, Christian made sure he read sole and exclusive owner of the their own films. Since Kebbel, well-informed and know what the fine print of the release forms, Movie, and IU and its successors, Gundacker and their team want they are signing up for.

J^BRAI A 90'S NIGHT: (From top left trj righ^A #uple o^kuderTts-djgss for the^rjeca^ Chris Bush and his date smile for the 8a%#a; jun^rsi.DJ^asl^rlriHJapeiaM^ s'mores at the afterparty; Josh Chesarek's Wft^0mgh/(e'' won for best drama; juni eats an hors d'oeuvre; senior Patrick McKelvey rocks his 90's attire. [email protected] February 8 The Rollins College Sandspur OPINIONS Banks should not be nationalized Di LAURA HARDWICKI put 7 trillion dollars on the line to private citizens and would be we are telling businesses TRAVIS CLINGER the sandspur to save the banks. If this money operating as a bank. This is most that they can essentially go the sandspur were not on the line, the bad unwise for the U.S. If we nation­ bankrupt, be fixed by the alized the banks, then we could government, and then be assets of the banks would out­ To dine in Cornell CaJ very soon be nationalizing the given back to the people weigh the good assets, and the pus Center on a Sunday nigj auto industry, as they are also who drove the business banks would be forced to de­ is to feast. That is, if your id approaching bankruptcy. This into bankruptcy. When a I Over the past few weeks, clare bankruptcy. Now, despite feast consists of dry grill will set a precedent that when bank does a terrible job, it there has been talk about na-# all of the money being poured chicken breast with flavor! things are bad the U.S. govern­ deserves to go bankrupt. tionalizing the major banks in into the banks, they are still rice pilaf and a side of da ment will step in and take over. This is the natural process the United States. What this approaching bankruptcy. In a "thick and zesty turkey chi That is unacceptable. of capitalism. The U.S. al­ means is that the United States matter of weeks, both Bank of With the constant barrage The United States was ready insures deposits up to government would in essence America and Citi bank could dining services questionnain founded on the basis of capi- $250,000 in case banks do go take control of our major banks. be facing bankruptcy. Thus, the and diligent approach to cu ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ talism and bankrupt. The U.S. should The shareholders would lose tomer service, one would thin| democracy. not interfere with banks and control, and the government If we nationalized the banks, then we could "Beans" could please stude Capitalism the financial markets, but would manage the bank. The very soon he nationalizing the auto industry, on a daily basis. Unfortunate! requires a should instead engage in proponents, of this plan suggest as they are also approaching bankruptcy if you find yourself dining J free' market laissez-faire policies. that once the bank is on solid fi­ campus on a Sunday rtighs This will set a precedent that when things economy. By We have already wit­ nancial ground, the government end of the semester, or ai are bad the US government will step in and taking over nessed trillions of dollars would return control of the bank week when the college is n take over. That is unacceptable. being spent on the whims of to the shareholders. lie banks, expecting high profile visito: the politicians. The time has You may be asking why the the U.S. gov­ you may find yourself goir come for the government to government would even con­ government is considering na­ ernment would be nationalizing hungry. template this idea. The answer tionalizing these banks to pre­ a sector of the U.S. economy. stop spending the people's irvices mo is a rather complex one. The vent a future financial crisis. This is a very similar move to money. The people should than opens their ears to US government, under orders The idea of nationalizing what Hitler did in the 1930s. decide how to spend their students' opinions. Having M from the Federal Reserve Board, the banks sounds very good on The German government took money, not the government. tively listened to our concenf has been distributing money to the surface. The government over the banks because of the We as a nation are already about sustainable and organi US banks since the fall of 2008. will take over some bad banks, bad economy. When the people trillions of dollars in debt, food, Sudexo has developed This amount is about 2 trillion fix them, and then return con­ give the government control of and are now in the process own activist role. Leftovers < dollars. Further, the Federal Re­ trol to the private sector. How­ both the armies and the finan­ of racking up more and continuously donated to S« serve has insured around 7 tril­ ever, below the surface, it is cial sector, that government is more. The time has come for ond Harvest Food Bank. Me lion dollars worth of bad assets. clear that this plan would give being given too much power. this all to stop, and we must additions to the C-store, suJ This in essence means that the unprecedented power over the The U.S. government already not continue it by national­ as vegan and organic snadl US government has spent over private sector to the federal gov­ has enough power; we need not izing the banks. pop up each week. The Grille! 3 trillion dollars (with the cur­ ernment. The United States gov­ give it more. shift to more nutritious food rent bailout included), and has ernment would be issuing loans By nationalizing the banks, only vaguely mirrored He era! LIFE & TIMES Short's recent commendabl weight loss. Unfortunatel some voices are getting lost the uproar. While the C-stoi promotes alternative die! from vegan to low-carb, Beat Mentoring teaches leadership skills has yet to make such advanci ments. Vegetarian selection! JENNIFER STULL in my RCC as a first year. I had often limited to cheese pizzl the sandspur three wonderful peer mentors pasta with sauce, and mixel who made the transition from greens. As often as turkey chi high school to college easier for is unavailable, vegetarians ai me. I wanted to help the incom­ lucky enough to indulge in| ing freshman because it made protein rich tofu dish. It isea There are countless ways me feel more at ease when I was , to forget that fruits'and vege a first year." She goes on to say, to get involved on campus, es­ bles have respective growi "I did find the experience posi­ pecially in terms of leadership. seasons when the same sev tive.'I think everyone should at You can be in SGA, an RA, and items are available year round! least experience it once, for the of course, a peer mentor. Peer . In the areas where Dij leadership skills. I took away mentoring is an activity a stu­ ing Services succeeds to m# dent can get involved in as early from the program being a more student needs, such as theFi as their sophomore year; it is positive leader, ready for any­ Finder, it fails to produce e;| run through Rollins Explora­ thing that gets thrown my direc­ uitable prices. A collections tions, the first year assimilation tion." Finally, she gave advice to 4 small vegetarian snacks an! organization. Each peer mentor those thinking about peer men­ a half gallon of soy milk racif is assigned to a Rollins Confer­ toring by saying, "Don't give FATEMA KERMALLI/ the sandspur up an astounding $30 dolla ence Course (RCC). Within that up. Training is long and tedious, RECRUITING: Hung up all around campus, signs such as this in the C-store. That same RCC, the peer mentors helps or­ but hopefully they don't have to one encourage students to apply to become a peer mentor for lection could be purchased < ganize Fox Friday events, assist go through what we had to with the Fall 2009 semester. This one was found upstairs in the Publix for a quarter of the prifl new students, and participate in the hurricane. We had to call Mills Building, close to Explorations' home base. Furthermore, an equal amoui| class with their*mentees. all of our students late at night of non-vegetarian food p According to the peer men­ and tell them to postpone their flights and/or postpone arriv­ for half that price on camptf tor application, in order to be. It is understandable that a peer mentor one must be an, ing until the storm had passed. So hopefully they will be ready food will cost more becauj "Arts and Sciences student who it is often organic, but the el has sophomore, junior, or senior for a challenge!" Indeed, no one, especially the peer mentors, will ponential in _rease can not If standing in the Fall of 2009. Ap­ 1 accounted for. It is what ft plicants must have a 3.0 GPA, soon forget the unfortunate Hastings (Class of 2012) refr and be in good academic and weather patterns of the first few to as "grade A nonsense."-'5 judicial standing." Since Rollins weeks of school. A wide variety cordrngly, our beloved Ca^ College is a non-discriminatory/ of unexpected events make peer pus Center financially discrii? equal opportunity employer, ap­ mentoring a role that requires inates against students w plicants are considered for the great leadership skills. wish to eat alternatively. open positions without regard The peer mentors receive to race, color, religion, sex, na­ six credit hours for their work. You may be saying, "W 11 tional origin, age, marital status, The applicants are able to re­ cares? It's all meal plan a veteran status, or the presence quest what type of RCC or ways." However, we often K of a disability. If you meet these which teacher they would like FATEMA KERMALLI/ the sandspur get that our meal plans are* requirements, then you have the to work with. The program CHILLIN': Fall 2008 Peer Mentors at one of the events during money. The inflated prices« ability to apply for peer mentor- works to put people in places training week meant to stimulate teamwork. experience, coupled with d ship. they would like to help and tachment from actual moneta transactions creates a finaitf Amanda Leakey, a first can excel in. Applications are group interview takes place and nity to get involved and be state of mind detrimental semester peer mentor said, "I due by March 6th in room 205 decisions will be made around an active leader within the our futures in the real world- became a peer mentor because of the Mills Building. After the March 30th. Peer mentoring is Rollins community. I had a really good experience paper application is turned in, a undoubtedly a great opportu­ The Rollins College Sandspur [email protected] February 27, 2009 OPINIONS Cfje H>attirgpur Oldest College jspaper in (Florida Phelps story is a "non-issue" Founded in 1894 NIC RAMOS job to reprimand him? He is February 27, 2009 the sandspur an adult! Parents should be the one censuring what the Volume 115 Issue 18 children do and even if they Clje H>anb£pur is a do not, we should not expect sekly publication people like.Phelps to be these When I first heard that Mi­ perfect individuals. He is a nted on recycled chael Phelps got caught smok­ multi-gold medal swimmer, yer, and we want ing marijuana I was more sur­ although I would never be J to get involved. prised that a national media able to do that myself, I still outlet such as CNN was even seeJiim as a human, not a de­ Justin JB Braun reporting on this non-issue. ity that can do no wrong. The Editor-in-Chief He is a 23 year-old male who media egged on the issue'and just won eight gold medals, the was the cause of him losing Kelly McNoldy most any individual has ever some sponsorships and was Managing Editor won in the history of the mod­ the cause of his reprimand. em Olympics, and he is close Chances are most Americans to being revered as a God. Two did not even care. Amy larrobino issues came to mind when writ­ The second issue that Production Manager ing this article; the first was the came to mind was the le­ sensationalist media that reports galization of marijuana. For Amanda Hampton & on issues that really do not have decades, the Federal govern­ any important relevance to the Greg Golden ment has been trying to stop American people, and the issue this substance from coming Advertising Manager of legalizing marijuana. in contact with the Ameri­ When the media heard can people but have they COURTESY OF MCT CAMPUS the story they ran with it. This succeeded? I think illegal Stephanie Duesing ENJOYING THI FAME: Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps at a Walt Advisor Olympic all-star had just been marijuana is an archaic cause caught smoking cannabis, but that does not fit into modern Disney World parade in August 2008. Phelps has since been in the the picture was taken months America society. Why is al­ media spotlight for smoking marijuana. Section Editors ago. It somehow was leaked cohol allowed but not mari­ Amy larrobino News to the news networks and one juana? They are both used from driving drunk and it hos "news." Nol everything should Brittany Foraof...Life and Times questions whether or not it is re­ recreationaliy and can both increased the amount of under­ be exposed to the publ;- NickZazulia Sports ally news. With the economy in give people a high, yet one is age drinkers. Colleges across cially a personal decision that Fatema Kermali. Opinions a downturn, tremendous chal­ legal and the other is not. The America know how easy it is for a grown man is making. The Erik Keevan Entertainment lenges facing a new President, police and government should people underage to get alcohol. Phelps problem also touch*- EyieLyras Copy climate change raging out of be focusing on matters that af­ Prohibition did not work in the a broader problem of enfon jjtg control and the standing of the fect all Americans Whether or 1920s and it is not working now drugs in the U.S. Is it a real Where do you fit into the U.S. being threatened by rising not cannabis is legal, people with cannabis, so we should goal to terminate ail drug use in Sandspur? powers, the media decided to are still going to inhale if they learn from our past to change America? As a nation, we need At the Sandspur, we are con­ take time out of their broadcasts truly want to do get high. The things in the future. It is getting to come together and decide stantly looking for more voices, be and sections on their websites legal drinking age was raised people like Phelps and others what news should be broad­ and newspapers to report on an they involved in editing, writir to 21 in the early 1980's largely into a situation that should be casted and what the actual drug issue that is likely not going to photography. This year we are add­ because of the interest group a personal matter instead of a policy should be. We should affect anyone but Phelps. His ing a new Staff Reporter position. Mothers Against Drunk Driv­ national issue that costs billions not allow politicians and profit- team reprimanded him for all ing, or MADD, as it is com­ Staff Repor d weekly to stop the spread. minded .mpaniesde- ide the young swimmers that look monly known. This legislation The media needs to change for us. assignment meetings and write ar­ up to him, but is that really its has done little to stop people its view on what it considers ticles to be published is the Sand­ spur. w list do you £et tor contributing to the Sand­ spur? name a be pai. Explaining the economic the Sar He 1 I get my has proven to be the stronger. to appeal to people that ••-.d collective de; written articles into the This is survival of the fittest at fear this, prom -nu- dency is ire: lation" of the economy and | Sandspur? one of its truest exampo VERNON MtIGS This invites me to ask a suading gullible incompet- while Capj- the sandspur new question: why save the that they must "help out for the individual control of are tyi defeated companies then? A common good" in the form of one y without u length government arguing that fail­ pulsive taxation. When ference by other later than z 1 do not have to tell any­ ing or failed companies need all of the energy-efficient tech­ iectivist ingrates. 1 do not t- prior tc one that the economy is doing to be saved implies accusing nologies that politicians sup­ lied publicc -ly. It is not only the United the successful companies of port? In reality, they will not let - omy to be worried about e-mail- States that is suffering, foreign "greed" and "unwillingness them MJ we they going up and down. org. countries are also taking greater ,erve the common good." will " collapse tl i ny" if anything, I am glad Where is the Sand­ blows. So who or what is really They want to try and bring the Do you see a pattern m my the economy : wn. spur? to blame for all this madr victorious companies down to examples? What else we have It only locatec Some blame corporate busii the level of the inferior ones. I been loj amazing hfe hands just yet? 1 will bet you o - -;• - : ; y • " • men. Other. compu. ,s this is the socially popu­ anything that a cu­ this the po: governmental taxation. My lar action against an economy be common cold, and opinion, however, is not in the t g down: hindering the suc- know what to c How can I get involved i to mainstream realm of tl . rightfully earned com­ fbe bad with the Sandst unleash it in general for tr What is live sign of •• pany for the sake of saving the issues that keep politiciar imp- ing economy, you ask? To me, of an unworthy one. I call v^.oorv and give teenage ac­ mpie: progress. tjjis both unethical and against tivists who think tf. e**«?- osmibl' n be nature itself. lutio it is all • suppos* vy too much prog- Many people wonder -wfay anc orld devises etter if Obama ifljomi to help oui mail* ion, esaergy sources, advanced rnedi- (if a so;. • ^j -ofi table hnologyasias* . i Also, wha- that all A^ay? 1 * of the Wor; XU^

all, 3-1- e-oj.-ior.o-;. •/. :>•- vj.-o.e-:.' - y •.arts orveans the tedboeiqgy. P^opfe opposite fke socially mterde- February 27, 2009 10 The Rollins College Sandspur [email protected] ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Festivals rock the casbah all semester long Less Than Jake, Bad Brains, The cated in the heart of the Mid­ ment/food/beer festival lives up Proclaimed the world's to its hefty price. largest music festival, Summer­ LAURA Bouncing Souls, Mumpsy and west, has continued to wow many many more! music lovers. Like most fes­ Lollapalooza fest rocks on for the 39th year HARDWICKE A rookie on the music fest tivals, Wakerusa emphasizes August 7-9, Chicago IL in 2009. Garnished with exhibi­ the sandspur scene, this three-day art and sustainability. Aside from the Full Event Pass: TBA tors such as the Air National music festival benefits the HOH traditional festival accommoda­ Artists: Radiohead, NIN, Rage Guard and Barbizon Model­ non-profit organization. Pro­ tion, fans can enjoy kayaking Against the Machine, Kanye ing, Summerfest boasts of fun While our generation may ceeds provide financial and and float trips on the Mulberry West, The Raconteurs, Block for the whole family. However, never unite for a legendary educational aid to migrant River. Visit Wakerusa.com for Party, Broken Social Scene, the only event more anticipated summer of love, a plethora of farmworkers. With an empha­ more information. Gnarls Barkley and more! than the music is the "Big Bang" music festivals dot the United sis on family and environmen­ Bonnaroo Held in Grant Park, Lolla­ firework show. States each year. With opportu­ tal friendliness, fest-goers are June 11-14, Manchester TN palooza celebrates its 18th birth­ This year's concert-goers nities from city to city, rockers, encouraged to camp at the St. Full Event Pass: $250 day. More mainstream than oth­ may not witness another Wood­ punks, emos, indie kids, hippies John's campgrounds through­ Artists: Bruce Springsteen and ers, the festival sustains itself by stock, or its recently cancelled and trippies can find the right out the festival. Check out the E Street Band, Wilco, Phish, sponsors such as Budweiser and cousin, Langerado. However, music fest fit. In this endless pit HarvestofHopeFest. com Al Green, Elvis Costello, Snoop Myspace. No campgrounds are we have something our par-, of opportunities, it is difficult to Wakerusa Dogg and a whole lot more! offered, so concert-goers will ents lacked—choices. This list weigh the pros and cons of each June 4-7,. Ozark AK Bonnaroo, king of the sum­ spend more on hotel accommo­ only skims the possibilities for festival. Full Event Pass: $99-$119 mer festivals, takes place on a dations. free love and moderately priced Harvest of Hope Camping passes: $30-$79+ 700-acre farm. For four days, the Summerfest entertainment. Local festivals March 6-8, St.Augustine FL Artists: Matisyahu, Black farm becomes a town, host to June 25-July 5, Milwaukee WI can be found in just about any Three Day pass: $40 Crowes, Buckethead, 20/20 everything from yoga classes to One Day Pass: $8 county or state, celebrating Three Day camping pass: $40 Soundsystem, Lucero... a silent disco. The A-list line up Artists: George Straight, Kenny any genre, subculture, or pop- Artists: Against Me!, Propa- Starting in 2004, Wakerusa, is not all Bonnaroo has to offer; Chesney, and many more to be culture thinkable. It is merely a ghandi, The Mountain Goats, a four-day camping festival lo­ this comedy/theater/entertain- announced! matter of preference. Guitarist Isbin shines at Bach Festival symphonies perform in church­ clapped after the end of each Review By es or chapels, I personally think movement, which was not the it results in a very favorable and proper mannerism. I must also VERNON MEIGS powerful sound. The acoustics of confess that I, too was chastised the sandspur the Knowles Chapel are fantas­ for forgetting this etiquette. Af­ tic and fit the Oratorio perfectly. ter the piece, we were given a It is always a pleasure to There will be no complaints in notice to not repeat the same attend a classical performance the sound quality from audio- mistake for Vivaldi's "Concer­ featuring the music of Johann philes. Rollins students viewed to in D Major," and so we did Sebastian Bach and other pro­ the performance from above via not. This particular piece I en­ lific composers. For classical the triforium, so I admit I had joyed thoroughly, especially the sycophants such as myself and difficulty getting a glimpse of movement in which Isbin's gui­ certain Rollins students, the the entire concert. Since the pri­ tar captivated the audience with Bach Festival performance in mary focus was listening, I will her super-virtuosic skills that the Knowles Memorial Chapel, not whine about it further. bordered on high-speed thrash­ featuring widely-acclaimed gui­ Upon entering the chapel, I ing. Indeed, she is not the Juil- tarist Sharon Isbin, was a treat had not obtained a program for liard School's guitar department for the senses. Lasting two and a the concert; therefore, I was not director for nothing! Rollins Music moves party- half hours, from 3:00 p.m. to ap­ aware of the set list. When the student John Steinmark (class of proximately 5:30 p.m., the Bach opener, "Jesu, Joy of Man's De­ 2012) commented that her per­ Festival Choir and Orchestra siring" rang through, I reacted formance was "mindblowing." performed Bach's "Jesu, Joy of with a smile of familiarity and goers on Mardi Gras After the intermission, the Man's Desiring from Cantata," delight. It is indeed one of my choir and orchestra performed JUSTIN BRAUN / the sandspur Brandenburg's "Concerto No. 3 favorite melodies. a piece appropriate for this time PARTYING DOWN: Top Party-goers cheer at the crowd above. Bot­ in G major," Rodrigo's "Fantasia The "Brandenburg Con­ of year, the "Easter Oratorio." tom Left College students unwind at the after party. Bottom Right para un gentilhombre," Vival­ certo" was performed by strings The overall sound was breath­ Mardi Gras lights up at Universal Studios. di's "Concerto in D Major" and and harpsichord. It was un­ taking and filled the openness finally, the hour-long "Easter mistakably Bach in its cunning of the chapel like an aural blan­ Oratorio" by Bach. articulations and signature ba­ ket of warmth. I experienced I really was impressed at roque feel. I may just be igno­ perhaps the first "recitatives" in Sharon Isbin's feature perfor­ rant, but I thought the strings, at all the concerts I have attended mance of Rodrigo and the Con­ one point or another, went out before, and appreciated their certo by Vivaldi. I thought she of tune, or were otherwise dis­ purpose, and how successfully knew the classical guitar very cordant. For all I know, it may musical they can be. I noted that well and performed it with a have been meant to sound that they served as effective segues mesh of sheer spirit and skill. way, but then again, I think I between the Arias. Now, it was not the case where heard others react to it similarly. Upon exiting the chapel, it is just a guest classical guitar­ Nevertheless, the string players I felt very invigorated and Relay for Life ist who plays the guioar part of pulled through the piece grace­ pleased having experienced a the composition with the or­ fully. celebration of music that day. I * Continued from page 1 donations through the American chestra; Sharon Isbin genuinely Sharon Isbin shined on Ro­ shall indeed look into Sharon Is­ Cancer Society's website. stood out, and her performance drigo's "Fantasia para un gentil­ bin's works now that I have got­ A link to the "Rollins According to the official emitted an aura of singularity hombre," delivering a beautiful ten to witness her in action. This College Relay for Life" page Relay for Life website, that makes her a special element performance that made us rear was a significant experience for from the American Cancer ACSEvents.org, the Winter in the overall performance. our heads outward to hear clos­ me and I can say I enjoyed it Society's website was broken, Park Relay for Life event will Whenever orchestras or er. Unfortunately, the audience thoroughly. returning a "Page Not Found" be held at Showalter Field on error when directed to the May 2, 2009, marking the 25th who captivated the audience it interesting and important rollins.edu website. anniversary of the city's annual with his style and humor. that the event addressed a Relay for Life of course, participation. Past events Hidden Yes, humor. Even part of the Holocaust that encompasses a much larger have collected as much as $21 though it was a presentation relatively few people know populace than just Rollins million for the cancer fighting related to the Holocaust. much, if anything, about. College, and cancer research organizatidn. This year, some Holocaust . Aspen Fox (class of 2011) Dr. Freund will most likely must go on whether Rollins Relay participants will also have picked up on this difference now return to his usual work • Continued from page 1 students participate or not. The the opportunity to participate of approach and said that she in Biblical Archaeology, which Winter Park Relay for Life will in an innovative study to help found it interesting looking was the focus of a 2004 NOVA still take place, though there is researchers better identify the This also allowed the at the Holocaust from an documentary "Ancient Refuge no official Rollins participation lifestyle, environmental, and archaeologists not to disturb archaeological perspective, in the Holy Land," and is the at this time. Students who wish genetic factors that cause or the burial sites themselves ratherthanapurelyhistoricalone. subject of his recent book, to participate in this year's relay, prevent cancer. in accordance with the Amanda Ward (class of "Digging Through the Bible: whether on their own, with an For more information on laws of Judaism, which in 2011) was similarly intrigued by Understanding Biblical People, employer's group, or who may the Relay for Life program and turn allows skeptics of the the way "the presentation also Places, and Controversies want to organize their own the American Cancer Society, through Archaeology." It is Holocaust to cite the lack of brought up some interesting groups, can still participate. or to make a donation to a easier, he says, dealing with the evidence of actual graves as an aspects of archaeology, talking Those who wish to support the worthwhile organization, visit remains of people who have inconsistency. Such is the catch about the ethical questions in cause, but will not be attending the society's website at www. already been dead for so long. 22 as described by Dr. Freund, excavation." . She also found the actual event, can make ACSEvents.org. Rollins College Sandspur [email protected] ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT February 27, 2009 11 teak out therock: FN B are ready, are you?

Reviewed by other tour, this time with Sing it Loud, The Morning Light, The Summer Set and Artist vs. Poet. AMANDA The band will also play dates at HAMPTON The Bamboozle and The Bam­ the sandspur boozle Left, alongside artists like Fall Out Boy, Rise Against and 50 Cent. The Friday Night Boys, a The band's - first, self-re­ m-piece band who, on their leased EP, The Sketch Process, space page, refer to their mu- and their^more recent EP, That's as pop/pop punk/powerpop, What She Said (Fueled By Ra-

e one of the newest additions men/The Party Scene/Photo Fin­ the ever-changing pop rock ish), are out now. Overall, their

cne. Hailing from northern songs feature a common theme: jginia, The Friday Night Boys girls. The songs are fun and

!Ve not chosen their name in their takes on romantic situa­ itility. "We literally consider tions have a playful attitude to U night Friday," says 24- them. In "Sorry I Stole Yo Gurl," jar-old drummer Chris Bar- Goldstein sings, "I'm sorry if I it stole your girl/I'm sorry if she The Friday Night Boys likes me more than she ever ave achieved their current sta- liked you/She never liked you." is due to a dedicated fan base Influenced by bands like New s well as their share of MTV Found Glory and Green Day, COURTESY OF MYSPACE.COM/THEFRIDAYNIGHTBOYS (posure. The band performed FNB's songs have an upbeat JUST ONE OF THE BOYS: The Friday Night Boys will tour the United States starting March 11. n MTV's now-defunct TRL in air and it is difficult not to sing along. The songs are catchy, at ly 2008, shortly before they a tvventy-something quartet bring if back to that." the very least. They have re­ Look for The Friday Night Boys ere signed to indie label Fu- singing original songs, the For more of the interview cently finished recording their on tour this spring and for their led By Ramen. In late January, other Friday Night Boys in with The Friday Night Boys, log first full-length album, a 12- new album in early summer. ie Friday Night Boys were fea­ question are fifty-something on to www.thesandspur.org. track work expected to release red on MTV's "Buzzworthy" Europeans singing covers of sometime in early summer. ans have truly influenced The songs. The Friday Night Boys riday Night Boys' seemingly Despite their young age, do not believe there is any­ SPORTS prnight success, as they will The Friday Night Boys have thing to worry about, however. 0 to great lengths to support toured with the likes of All "We're in the midst of destroy­ Tars edge out Fighting ie band. "Someone came to Time Low, The Audition, The ing them," says 24-year-old urshow against their parents Maine and Hey Monday. As bassist Robby Reider. "We'll 1 because they wanted to see for whom their favorite tour­ out drink and destroy them." s," remembers FNB's front- ing buddies are, it would have It is clear that the boys Knights on Greek Night lan, 22-year-old Andrew Gold- to be The Audition. "They've have a bright future ahead of just been like road soldiers and tin. "They got grounded. That them, and they are not oh a look like a tool!" it's been really inspiring to see AMANDA DRUM rasreally nice." road that is going to end soon. The halftime event was a a group that's been touring for the sandspur The Friday Night Boys just But when it does, how would game involving the attendees. that long," says Goldstein. nded their stint on the "Al- The Friday Night Boys like to "This is fhe most people Students picked from the spec­ lost Had A Tour Bus" tour While there is another band be remembered? "As the band that I have ever seen at a game," tators, generally representing a nth Automatic Loveletter and called The Friday Night Boys, to turn the 2010s into the 'Roar­ Colleen Mahoney (class of 2011) year or group, played a game i Cursive Memory. Now they do not be confused. Whereas ing 2010s'," jokes 24-year-old commented upon while taking of knockout, which Jesse Hugo rill take a break until March The Friday Night Boys under guitarist Mike Toohey. "We're a seat in the bleachers. With 18 (class of 2011) won in exciting iwhen they head off on an­ the Fueled By Ramen label are gonna come full-circle^ and minutes before the first period, fashion. about half the stands on both By the end of halftime, sides of the court were filled those in the lead for the Greek with lingering students and fac­ Night contest were ATO for the The Killing Joke" a real killer ulty from both schools: Rollins fraternity and Chi-O for the so­ College and Lynn University. rority. HELBY PHILLIPS extreme telling of the Joker, the- with a sick sense of humor, un­ The jerseys for both teams were After halftime, the match alternating white and blue. the sandspur story plunges the reader into derneath the white face paint, upped the ante a little bit. Fouls the Clown Prince of Crime's ruby red lips and screaming Stands in front of the gymna­ were a constant and time-outs latest plan for debauchery to green hair, there may yet be a sium passed around pre-game seemed to never end, a coach On a day not unlike the scare up a few laughs. Escaping true human being capable of free popcorn and cotton candy. calling one every 20 seconds »ewe share today, a story was Arkham Asylum for the crimi­ some feeling. A table was set up for anyone or so. The game stretched on. '"Wished in 1988 by DC Corn­ nally insane, Gotham is once Created in 1940 by cre­ with an R-card that wanted When the ball was not in play, 's Written by the masterful again at the mercy of the dead­ ator Bob Kane and writer Bill a blue Rollins towel to wave the Rollins cheerleaders would around. Man Moore and illustrated by liest clown this side of hell. Ar­ Finger, the Joker was origi­ jump onto the court for a mini- k always-expert Brian Bol- riving one cold dark night, the nally slated to only appear in It was a festive game for rally; they made appearances H Batman: The Killing Joke Joker pays a visit to th^ home seven Batman issues and sub­ more than one reason. First, it more and more frequently as the ^ officially unchained to an of police commissioner Gor­ sequently die in the last issue. was the last regular season home clock wound down. An appear­ audience who, after reading the don and his daughter, Barbara Fans felt otherwise, however, basketball game, and all of the ance from "green man" did its * graphic novel, was not sure Gordon. Answering the door, and Batman's greatest and players were excited. The Rol­ part at one point in keeping up 151 what hit them. Indeed, all Barbara can only stare in frozen nemesis has long been escap­ lins senior players were intro­ the spirits of the student body. ^'one knew was that Batman terror as she looks down the ing jail to spread chaos, panic duced prior to the start. Second, The final score, accompa­ ^s had experienced a mind- black barrel of the Joker's pistol. and disorder for Batman. it was Greek night-the frater­ nied by a vigorous count down ltering look at how the Joker, What happened in the follow- So would I recommend nity and sorority with the most from 10 seconds, was 71-67 in a character, could be used by ing pages has been a never-end­ The Killing Joke to just any­ attendees by the end would get Rollins win. Each team played ued writer and an equally ing ripple for not only fans of body, to a new reader to comic a free pizza party. Students, for well, but once again, we came this reason, continually showed Optional artist Batman, but also the Bat Family books? No. I would say start out on top. Successive with the up throughout the game, and by Alan Moore is the author of itself. Throughout the book, the with other books and build end of the match, everyone be­ up to this particular story. The the end all the seats were taken. gan filing out of the gym in one ^y comic books and graphic Joker suffers from short flash­ Killing Joke is a great story full The match, scorewise, was mass. ATO and Chi-O Greeks such as The Watchmen, backs, which tells the reader back and forth,with no one team & Vendetta, and The League what his origins may be. Even of unforgettable scenes and were looking forward to, their taking a comfortable lead until ^ordinary Gentlemen. Bol- these are subject to question, as just as memorable dialogue. future free pizza. Fans chat­ This story has been referenced the last minute and a half of the tered about team success and *nself has had successful no one person knows the true time again as a classic and I second period. The fans were celebrating over curly fries at ^ on such titles as Animal reason why this man became could not agree more. very enthusiastic and opinionat­ Dave's Down Under, ultimately «n> Camelot 3000, and The In- The Joker. ed about the calls of the referees, the destination for most of the In The Killing Joke, Alan You can find The Killing *ks- Brining these two won- and equally tried to psyche out erfu Moore not only brings to light Joke here in the library on the game-goers. Hopefully the Rol- l and extremely talented whoever was chosen for the foul the true cruelty that the Joker is third floor or check out one lin's seniors thought the game *°Ple together was either a shot. One of the more memo­ was a successful cap on a long capable of, but also shows his of your favorite bookstores °ke of genius or careful plan­ rable exclamations that evening standing legacy, and a hallmark reader that while the Joker may to see if they have it in stock, ts on the part of fate itself. was, "[Lynn] Number 24, you for future games like it. Considered by most as the be a murdering psychopath Now go and read it! February 27, 2009 12 The Rollins College Sandspur [email protected] SANDSPUR

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A) Part of an e-mail informing Rollins students of the new "Finding Things" major.

B) A screenshot from Rollins' new website.

C) An advertisement for a new anti-depressant.

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