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STARS Citation Rollins College, "Sandspur, Vol 115, No 08, October 17, 2008" (2008). The Rollins Sandspur. 1869. https://stars.library.ucf.edu/cfm-sandspur/1869 The Oldest College Newspaper in Florida Est. 1894 anfestour fober17,2008 w w w.-TMkWINTES ANDSPUR PARK, FL R^ O R ( Volume 115 Issue 8 Interested in some Gurtzberry pleases extra cash? Take Make a Rollins students with pictures and write difference, variety of odd flavors, stories for VOTE! including green tea. pages 6-7 see page 5 An artistic conversation of brillianace

KELLY MCNOLDY the sandspur

In the close quarters of the j Knowles Memorial Chapel, leg­ endary singer-songwriter Paul Simon, of Simon & Garfunkel, and Poet Laureate Billy Collins i discussed songwriting in front of 600 students, faculty, and pa­ trons on Wednesday, Oct. 15. Simon was the third visit- ; ing artist from the Winter Park Institute's inaugural year. Leg­ endary banjoist Bela Fleck pre- ! ceded him and WPI was kicked ] off with Collins in early Sep- KELLY MCNOLDY / the sandspur ; tember, who was announced by ORIGINAL: Paul Simon discusses the intricacies of song writing in a con­ Provost Roger Casey the visit­ versation with Poet Laureate Billy Collins last Wednesday, October 15th, ing director of creative writing in the Knowles Memorial Chapel. During the discussion, Paul Simon de­ •• at the beginning of the evening. buted a recently written original piece and explained the theory behind The evening started off with its composition. He closed the evening with a performance of "Me and Collins leading an interview, Julio Down bytheScho recalling anecdotes about the vast audience Simon's work had line, "You can call me Al" was most ignoring the audience. It into his creating process where, what sounds good musically or l reached. "I was at a high school created. Simon explained how wasn't until the second half that he collects words and phrases lyrically. i game the other night and the he and his wife Peggy were hav­ Collins and Simon reached the throughout the day in a journal. Later in the evening, ques­ ,band played 'You can call me ing a party for some rock 'n roll meat of the seminar: songwrit­ "Writing creates problems, tions were collected from the AT," said Collins. "So it made musicians. Simon had invited ing. Starting off was the ques­ and the solution is the finished audience which Collins asked me think about the millions of a friend who was fellow com­ tion, "which comes first when work," said Collins, while he Simon aloud. Simon, in an­ imories that can be activated poser and Pierre Boulez, leg­ writing a song, the melody, the and Simon spoke about the joys swering the question inquir­ by hearing two notes." endary French composer whom words or the rhythm?" The and pains of writing. Simon also ing which song Simon which "I enjoy it and ignore it," his friend was accompanying, 'chicken or the egg' question, said that because of this process, he had written, Simon revealed said Simon. "It doesn't really to the party. After twenty min­ according to Collins. Songs for it is not in his nature to end his that only one was the Christmas matter to me, I'm just grateful utes, Simon's friend approached Simon can start anywhere with song on the highest note. "The carol Silent Night. "It's just such that people would be interested him, saying that Boulez wished anything. emotion has to come from the a beautiful song," he said. | in my sound." Simon then went to leave. , According to Simon, The conversation then thought," said Simon. Simon ended the night by i into a story about one of his in­ in their goodbyes, Boulez said, turned to the creative process. Simon then proceeded to playing one of his more popu­ fluences, Charles Ives, a mod- "Sorry I have to leave, Al, and "There's a lot of waiting before sing a song he had recently writ­ lar songs, "Me and Julio down ! ern composer, who positioned give my best to Betty." creative bursts," said Collins. ten, followed with a booming by the schoolyard" for which he himself between two different "Ever since then, Peggy "It's like boredom is a prelude applause from the audience af­ received a standing ovation. parade bands. "It really gave would call me Al and I would to creativity...it's a preparatory terwards. Collins asked Simon Simon and Collins con­ him insight into tonality," said call her Betty," said Simon. "It state." to dissect the writing process of ducted a similar workshop-style Simon. became a running joke." Agreeing, Simon added, "I that particular song. Simon ex­ seminar in New York in late plained how he usually comes Collins, referencing an in­ Throughout the first part don't like the boredom part... February as part of The Lyri­ up with some sort of melody or side joke of the evening, asked of the conversation, Collins and but I'm not going to write a song cists' Voice event held at Kauf­ finds a phrase that he likes and Simon if he could call him Al. Simon shared witty anecdotes about being devoid of ideas man Concert Hall. tries to play off of that, picking ; ffls lead to the story of how the and quips with one another, al- and waiting." He then delved WPRK's Blob attacks Rollins campus STEPHANIE out to everyone in the local area continued to promote of Winter Park and Orlando," Wednesday night at the Tatame ELLENBURG said Business Director, Kyle Lounge • with DJ Stranger, the sandspur Menard. Thursday at Crooked Bayou and This year's annual The marathon began then returning to Backbooth, marathon, hosted by Rollins with a showing of the movie and then back to Rollins' campus College's radio station WPRK "The Blob" on Monday evening for the weekend events. Friday 91.5 fm, included a week of at 7pm. It was scheduled to be included live performances by events to promote the station shown on Mills Lawn, but due Sunburned Hand of the Man and raise money for station to a small rain delay the evening and The Future on Films in improvements. The week of was moved to Dave's Down Space in the Bush Auditorium, October 6-12 featured a movie, Under. The movie night was a Saturday was the WPRK music, and fun entertainment. relaxing experience that was BLOBPalooza held at Mary The theme was represented accompanied by some hot coffee Jean Plaza at Rollins from 3pm- by the 1958 classic movie "The donated by Starbucks. Tuesday 10pm, then Sunday involved a Blob" in order to capture the was another eventful evening brunch at Ethos Vegan Kitchen impact of WPRK spreading hosted at both Bar-B-Q Bar on followed by a garage sale at throughout the Winter Park Orange Avenue and Backbooth Park Ave Cd's. In all, this week ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^_ JUSTIN JB BRAUN / the sandspur and Orlando area. "It was an located in downtown Orlando. was exciting and successful in SUNBURNED WITH FILMS: Curtis Brown from the band The Future exciting opportunity to be a part It was a night of celebration and promoting WPRK. Space played Friday, Oct. 10, in the Bush Auditorium as of this experience for our radio music for everyone to enjoy. part of the The Blob, WPRK's fourth annual marathon last week. station and getting the word The Blob marathon • See Blob, page 2 October 17, 2008 The Rollins College Sandspur [email protected] NEWS Libertarians Cookie decorating offer alternative sugarcoats Dave's candidate Barr

ty has a Libertarian Party plat­ VERNON MEIGS form/affiliation Orange Coun­ the sandspur ty. The Orlando Libertarian Meetup Group has written let­ ZAC CHENAILLE / the sandspur ters to fhe editor and appeared FROSTED: Students head­ on the AM radio to reach out ed to Dave's Down Under The 2008 election is draw­ for the Libertarian cause. As last Tuesday Night for an­ a party that strongly oppos­ ing near and everybody is other All Campus Events putting up their McCain and es gun control, the Meetup Obama signs, stickers, and Group has also appeared at program. Event-goers deco­ posters. It should be noted gun shows. rated oversized sugar cook­ that there is a relatively un­ For most Republicans or ies with colored frosting and sung political party that also anyone leaning towards a lib­ seasonal sprinkles in the tries to answer the issues and ertarian ideal, or otherwise problems of both the Repub­ would prefer Barr or another Halloween spirit. lican and Democratic parties: running candidate, voting for the Libertarians, with their a third-party candidate may presidential candidate, Bob seem like a problem, in that, Barr. for example, votes would be The Libertarian Party of taken away from McCain and Obama would win. However, Ballroom Dance class waltze America is the fifth largest political party as far as mem­ according to Orlando Liber-, bership goes, following The tarian Meetup Group member Constitution Party which is JJ McCurry, who is also on at third place and the Green the ballot for Orange County Party at fourth. Social and Soil and Water Conservation cultural issues among Liber­ District Supervisor, Group 3, tarians are very individualist more votes for the Libertarian and unregulated, and their Party would make them eli­ economic policies are laissez- gible for federal funding in fu­ faire and individualist as well, ture elections. This can apply opposing welfare or govern­ to other parties as well. mental intervention greatly. It The general Libertarian can be said that as far as social philosophy on abortion is that issues go, Libertarians have in women decide what to do common with the Democrats; with their own bodies, even if while with fiscal and econom­ it means deciding on an abor­ ic issues, they share conserva­ tion. Actual opinions on what tism similar to that of Repub­ is right may vary.among the licans. individual members, but the In 1992, Robert Lawrence social stance on abortion is ASHLEY LIGHT / the sandi pro-choice, in that it is all up Barr, as a Republican, ran for SHE'S A MANIAC: Students from the Ballroom Dance class competed Saturday, Octo nomination to the U.S. Senate to the individual to decide but lost to Paul Coverdell. Two what is right for themselves. ber 11th in the McKean Gym. They ended with strong standings and the fantastic abi years later, he was elected in McCurry also said that to dance. the U.S. House of Representa­ the true solution to the current tives and reelected three times economic crisis is not, as the in later years. He was also current government is doing, among the proponents for the "pumping a lot of money into Top things to i impeachment for President the economy". A bailout of Blob Bill Clinton. Uncharacteristic $700 million would shift into of one who would eventually the trillions, and inflation will join the Libertarian Party, he worsen. The Libertarian solu­ I Continued from page 1 volunteers, donators, the DJ over Fall Brea staff, and everyone who came supported th? federal War on tion is to allow the entities, the Go to Cocoa or Ne Drugs as a Republican and larger banks, to fail instead out to support this awesome gained notoriety when he pro­ of saving them, and the small There was a lot that went radio station. There were about Smyrna Beach into planning this week and 400 CDs sold at the ^garage sale 1. posed a ban of Wicca in the banks will buy up their assets. Rent a canoe and military. It is described as "creative de­ the WPRK student director and Ethos Vegan Kitchen was staff has been amazing. It has kind enough to make cookies Barr joined the Libertarian struction", in which from the paddle around Lak taken over 10 months to plan and sell them all week for 2, Party in 2006. He now opposes ashes of collapsed businesses Virginia this festive week and everyone WPRK. the Federal Marriage Amend­ and hanks will rise back into <3 .Explore Park Avem operation. To use a sports is just now recovering from the This marathon has brought ment that he supported back busy schedule. As a result, the when he was a Republican; he analogy, certain sports teams people together and everyone 4. Check out the CFA will lose and fail but that radio, station broke even with was able to learn through this also now opposes the War on donations and gained attention Drugs. He is against the 16th would allow the teams that experience. "It was definitely a Goto Disney or Un follow them to rise to victory within the Orlando and Rollins sharp learning curve for all of the Amendment that gives Con­ community. "This week was an 5. versal gress the power to levy income on their own afterwards. director staff. We all worked as a investment for the future and team and I have learned so much taxes without apportionment, McCurry states that Makeat-shirtfortl the exposure has been a positive about booking and promotions and instead supports the Fair- the Libertarian Party stands O. Rollins v.UF basket experience for the station. People throughout this entire process," Tax. He also was a very vocal for self-ownership, personal are getting more involved and said Public Relations and ball game opponent of President George responsibility and the prin­ that will help us for next year's Promotions Director, Ariel W. Bush in many matters such ciple of doing what you want "7 Find a Halloween marathon as well," said Public Bui. This week was a great as the Patriot Act and called when you want as long as you Relations and Promotions example of the Rollins College costume for a withdrawal of U.S. troops are not infringing upon the Director, Ariel Bui. mission statement. Students O Start concocting a in Iraq. Now, Barr is running rights of others of the same. came together as a team to be as the Libertarian Presiden­ McCurry said that those who Everyone involved has °* mocktail for OutRe leaders and showed student tial candidate and has chosen believe in both economic and put in a great effort and there involvement with the support Q Get a head start of Wayne Allen Root as his run­ social liberty, Bob Barr and the are many people who have for WPRK 91.5 fm. Tune in ning mate. Libertarian Party will definite­ gone above and beyond to holiday shopping and listen to what an amazing In Florida, no other coun- ly appreciate their votes. help with the station. All of the director staff, faculty members, station sounds like. 10• Make up for lost si The Rollins College Sandspur [email protected] October 17, 2008 OPINIONS So what if Barack Obama were Muslim? ZACH LEE if either candidate was Arab or I feel like I am stating the And there is absolutely no place Let's get past religion. the sandspur Muslim? Would it matter? obvious here, but apparently for it on the campaign trail. Barack Obama is not Most observers would agree it needs to be said: There is a Somewhere, deep down, Muslim. Barack Obama is not that it would indeed matter. substantial difference between there is a real debate to be had Arab. But honestly, it shouldn't What about John McCain? But when did that become the those radical, jihadist Muslims over policy issues. John McCain matter either way. Those that have been even disqualifier for being elected who want to bring destruction and Barack Obama have semi-conscientious of this year's to the office of President of the and terror to America, and the philosophically different momentous election cycle United States? Since September rest of the Islamic population ideas about government, know that Barack Obama is an 11, 2001, "Muslim" and "Arab" who live peaceful, normal day- health care, economic American, and he's a Christian. have become dirty words. to-day lives while still practicing spending, and foreign Yet, we still see situations "The Daily Show's" John their religion freely. policy. Let's talk about like the one Senator McCain Stewart also highHghted this There are over 1 million that. But in order for that experienced at a rally last week: political phenomenon in a Arab-Americans and more than to happen, McCain and Woman at rally: "I don't segment shortly after West 7 million Muslim-Americans Obama need to be able trust Obama. I have read about Virginia's Democratic primary living in the United States today. to focus on getting those him, and he is ah Arab." a few months ago. One woman These include former cabinet truths out. Itis just hard to Sen. McCain: "No ma'am, interviewed for the segment members, Congressmen, and do when, after a two-year no ma'am. He's a decent family stated that she had never voted successfulbusiness people. In the campaign, Americans man, a citizen that I just happen before, but felt compelled to end, it is these individuals who are still "certain" that to have disagreements with on cast her vote against Senator are maligned and mistreated as Obama is a Muslim fundamental issues. That's what Obama because she could never a result of our nation's solipsistic who, by extension, will this campaign is all about. He's stand for a Muslim in the White demeanor. We cannot even bring death to the United not, thank you." House. fathom how this reverberates States. As long as these Certainly, Senator McCain The media, for one, has in the Arab world - yeah, that issues continue to prevail, must be commended for his been all too quick to accept and place in the world where we're we will never hear what response - in the midst of this implicitly promote the idea that already not-so-popular. There we need to hear as voters COURTESY OF BARACKOBAMA.COM increasingly hostile campaign, it calling someone "Muslim" is should be no place in America, and citizens. ON DEFENSE: During his presidential could have easily slipped by the a slur. Thus, it is no surprise a nation founded on celebrating Let's get past race. campaign, Obama and his supporters wayside. However, I do have when we end up in these sorts our many differences as a Let's get past ethnicity. have reaffirmed his identity as a Chris­ one question: So what? What of situations. people, for this type of attitude. Let's get past gender. tian in order to pacify voters. Buying iDiamond Being vegetarian is not designer Thomas Heyerdahl." AMANDA DRUM The iDiamond holds 312 dia­ the sandspur monds on the player, and 118 on both earplugs. The frame the same as being hippie for the diamonds consists of 18 As college students, we karat white anci pink gold. strength of will. It is much main reason for an animal's, KRISTA ALASTI have to learn how to balance "When Apple launched easier to succumb to the desire such as a lion's, attack on a hu­ budgets between "wants" and the iPod shuffle/' Heyerdahl the sandspur to eat a cheeseburger than to man lies in its instinct to pro­ "needs." We need food and explained to the camera, "I resist it and have a chickpea tect itself from the people that shelter. We want that new de­ thought it was so small, you patty instead. It is true that a have hunted its kind down for signer bag or that newly re­ know, and I thought, 'well, There is a common mis­ large amount of protein can hundreds of years. Secondly, leased video game. When can maybe we could use this for a conception that most vegans be gained by the consumption neither shark filets, nor lion we splurge, and when do we jewelry piece'." and vegetarians are hippies. of meat, but there are other legs, nor bear breasts are a have to be wise about money? The only one of its kind, It is believed that a person's sources of protein that haven't common feast among families. Ifs quite the lesson. Materi­ the iDiamond's retail value falls decision to become a vegetar­ been ripped off a bone. Soy­ Some of the carcasses gener­ al goods are a status statement; at $41,000. Now where does ian is based upon a desire to beans, for example, have more ally found on a dinner table most people eye Audis and that number look familiar? Oh, spread peace and love. In the protein than pork, chicken, are of cows, pigs, or chickens, BMWs because they say some­ right, the annual Rollins tuition vast majority of cases, none of which have thing to the public, right? But if plus books and meals. this proves to be false. been known to bru­ we own a car that works, then it By the time the commer­ I have met countless I don't expect everyone to stop eating tally maul humans, fulfills our need, and fhe money cial closed, I was swept with a individuals who sim­ hot dogs, but I do hope they'll learn to while sinking their we save can be spent towards feeling of disgust. A couple of ply made a choice not respect a person's decision to become a teeth into soft flesh. more needs that are beneficial. things ran through my head. to consume something vegetarian, or even a vegan. There are Now, don't get Unfortunately, the rest of Like, doesn't it operate just as that was once a living, me wrong. I don't ex­ the world has yet to be that ma­ well as an iPod shuffle? What breathing creature. many reasons for people to make this pect everyone to stop ture. Even in the midst of the exactly would be the point of Some may argue that choice... Both veganism and vegetarian­ eating hot dogs, but I economic crisis and obvious its ownership? Would it matter vegetarians are hypo­ ism are about whatever the individual do hope they'll learn money-earning plights America in the long run? Lastly, would critical because they believes them to be, not what anti-vegans to respect a person's experiences around the presi­ fhe African children that toiled continue to eat plants decision to become a dential election, big business is over mining the diamonds be that were also alive at claim is a feeble attempt to have everyone vegetarian, or even still griping for our buck. proud that it was the "only one one point. They neglect hold hands and spread peace and unity. a vegan. There are I realized this when I came of its kind," to be bought up by to notice the key point many reasons for across a video ad online the oth­ some snot with a Swiss bank ac­ that plants don't have people to make this er day. The title was eye-catch­ count? brains, or any type of choice: a love for ani­ ing: a diamond iPod. I was curi­ This is what I mean by emotion. turkey or lamb. Seeds and mals, a diet, or even because ous, mainly for what it looked the idea of want and need to Do carrots, cringe in fear nuts are another great source they don't like the taste of like, but because I was biting the international public. The when being pulled from the of protein, and can easily be meat. I don't think it is at all the lure that the manufacturers iDiamond is a wasted effort — it dirt? Does lettuce whine in eaten as a daily snack. Neither fair'to assume that everyone hoped I would. plays music and has the same pain as its roots are chopped vegetarians nor vegans are at who orders a veggie burger The commercial, so to 1GB memory. And it doesn't off? These questions may seem risk of damaging their health, wears only tie-dyed shirts speak, started with a catchy look so pretty when compared ridiculous, which is precisely as long as they maintain a and bell bottoms. Becoming a drum beat and a camera pan to its counterpart's $49 price my point. When a swinging healthy diet. Protein, iron, cal­ vegetarian is a difficult deci­ down the leather carrying case tag. I'm not accusing anyone ax comes crashing down onto cium, and vitamins are found sion because it entails giving up some of the most delicious to the actual iPod, named the with a nice piece of jewelry of the neck of a chicken, does the in a wide array of foods, mak­ foods in the world. Both veg­ "iDiamond." It's the standard being a Scrooge, but a bracelet culprit envy its prey? Animals ing vegetarianism possible. anism and vegetarianism are size of a regular shuffle, but or necklace is one thing - being do not depend entirely on in­ It is easy to overlook the about whatever the individual it's entirely encrusted with dia­ a spendthrift in an inappropri­ stincts, and are capable of pro­ facts and reason that eating believes them to be, not what monds. It came complete with ate time is another. cessed thought, but at times animals is okay, because we are anti-vegans claim is a feeble a set of headphones that also The iDiamond went up this may not even be necessary. the dominant species. Some attempt to have everyone hold sported the bling. for auction in London this past Most animals can instinctually figure that animals would do March for a charity event. Other sense danger, just as they did the same thing to humans if hands and spread peace and Text overshooting the many unity. This is not the 1960's, angles of the advertisement ex­ prizes included a chauffeured before the tsunami of 2004. they got the chance. Sharks, Jaguar XJ and tickets to Pink Eating meat does not make lions, and bears are all our en­ and hippie is not a synonym plained that it was the "world's for vegetarian. most expensive MP3 player, Floyd's final performance of a person more impressive, emies, right? There are a few created by Norwegian jewelry "Dark Side of fhe Moon." and certainly does not show flaws in this theory. First, the The Rollins College Sandspur [email protected] October 17, 2008 4T4FE--& TIME-£ Red means stop and green eans go LAURA HARDWICKE the sandspur vibe. Unfortunately, many who No one loves parading their showed "up late missed Kim's relationship status quite like folk ballads sung beautifully Rollins students. Last weekend in Spanish. She was followed was the perfect opportunity by Detoura, a band that was for it, at Non Compis Mentis' still developing its sound. annual Red Light, Green Light The evening concluded party. The idea— Red indicates with Rollins' own band, The partiers are taken, yellow signals Thought Doctors. Their set was it's complicated and green means delayed, but fans stuck around go. In the Copper Rocket, it was anyway, knowing they wouldn't definitely home of the green. be disappointed. The Thought The pub is relatively Doctors' reggae-rock went unknown to Rollins students. perfectly with the evening's It's a cozy little bar with a punk theme of red, yellow and green. rock feel. "Orlando Weekly" The atmosphere was flooded voted it "Best Bar after Work" with the sounds, colors, and feel and "Best Juke Box." Rumors of a rhasta oasis in the middle of are circulating around campus a metropolitan city. The crowd's that it could be the new Paddy's, favorite song was a cover of which served as a second home Dispatch's "The General," to many and unfortunately which caused a wave of drunken closed last year. Martin, the dancing arid swaying that unbelievably charming British continued until the end of the set. owner of Copper Rocket, was The event went over extremely inviting and excited smoothly, comments NCM's that NCM chose to have the event social chair Megan Munro, who there. Thanks to his influence planned the event. She says "It the pub has an earthy British went off without a hitch, it's" feel to it. Trying to talk loud always our most popular event enough over the crowd, he said and we packed the pub this year!" "This was great! Keep coming Despite our peers that flaunt back!" The pub prides itself on their single status with clothes its distance from touristy poser that scream "Look at me! Like pubs, and relies on its regulars. me! Dance with irie!" what other Another important staple of the party is there where students pub is the local music scene. can look at how someone is Every Friday and Saturday dressed and be absolutely Copper Rocket hosts live positive of their relationship local music. It's the perfect status? Red Light, Green Light atmosphere, mtimate enough is a straight-forward mixer and for a simple acoustic set, yet big different than the numerous enough to prevent inhaling the night club events thrown by stinky sweat of a too-grungy other Rollins organizations. stranger at a packed show. No doubt Rollins girls rejoiced The set during Red Light, when they didn't have to endure Green Light included Kim, blisters cause by stumbling who had an acoustic Shakira around downtown in heels. PICTURES COURTESY OF FACEBOOK Myriad of Colors: Students gathered at Copper Rocket Pub this Saturday to support the sisters of Non Compis Mentis and the boys from Thought Doctors. I" contest begins to brew VERNON MEIGS and groups. Each group has the sandspur for the best presentation or otherwise in pain afterwards! a presentation committee and of their drink, Rollins a drink mixing committee. As far as presentations go, the Anime Club for Enthusiasts drink should be inviting and The Rollins College Health The featured categories (RACE) and their drink actually make people want to Promotion presents the Mocktail, that those in participating in "Ninja Blood." The "Maltese drink it. Try to' come up with coming up on November 6. The the Mocktail will be competing Cocktail" won the Model a catchy and fitting name for name of this greatly popular for are: "Best Tasting," "Best UN the "Judge's Taste" it as well. Remember, as if event leaves little wonder why Presentation" and "Judge's award. Those groups' drinks you didn't already figure it it's called that, for it sounds Choice." Those who emerge were chosen by 160 cast out, no alcohol is permitted; like it is: it's like a cocktail in victorious in any of those votes. In the 2006 Mocktail, this is not a real cocktail! which they mix drinks, only categorizes will be awarded the -Rollins Improv Players Mocktail is about getting the drinks in Mocktail are non­ a cash prize of $100 for (RIP) was featured as the together and having a great alcoholic - a mock cocktail! their group or organization. entertainment as well as time "Gobbling up some Good Mocktail takes place each Additional entertainment the Fellowship of Rollins Drinks!" and can act as a year at Rollins and is sponsored will also be provided, such as Karaoke Singers (FORKS). statement that that much fun by Health Promotion not solely "Guitar Hero" for PlayStation For those entering, good can happen without a drop of for their universal awareness and karaoke. The event advice would be to make a alcohol. There will be games message of the dangers of takes place on November 6 drink of a clever, non-cliche as well and it is another good alcohol, but primarily for and will last from 7:00pm mix and it would help if opportunity for socialization. holding an event in which people to 9:00pm in Dave's Down the drink looks relatively Until the day, competing groups can have a good time without Under. Groups must register attractive, but the key to a should make good use of the the use of alcohol. It hopes by Friday, October 31. possibility of victory is to two weeks they have and come- to provide fun, for whoever According to the Rollins make it taste good. Perhaps up with great drink ideas. If participates, supports, or drinks Health Promotion webpage, it would be a good idea to your group wins, it would mean at it. Those who register are last year's Mocktail heralded best tasting drink, Kappa Delta double-check that the drink a $100 cash prize, so that should Rollins student organizations these winning groups: For the and their "Kappa Dee Daquin;" won't make the drinker nauseous also be taken in to consideration. Xhe Rollins College Sandspur [email protected] October 17, 2008 LIFE & TIMES Working with Gurtzberry serves up te™*>* cral» healthy, organic treats the sandspur. _^ & / %^ JN: Not yet, but I will be Jaci Nora is a junior going to Panama in October from Sarasota, Florida who is to participate in a ten day majoring in marine biology here research project all about at Rollins. She is participating in crabs and their interactions a marine biology study abroad with the environment. program in which the students KJ: Will this be the first time study in Beaufort, North you have been to a different Carolina at the Duke Marine country? Or is it the first time Lab. At the end of the semester, you've stayed in another country they participate in an intense for an extended period of time? research project in Panama for JN: This is my first time in ten days. Jaci has decided to North Carolina, and seeing all share some of her experience the fall colors is great. It will with us while in Beaufort also be my first time to visit and provided information Panama when I go in October. on her future trip to Panama. KJ: What is your KJ: How has the living situation while at weather been in NC? the Duke Marine Lab? JN: Aside from being JN: The marine lab has 6 evacuated for Tropical Storm small dorms which house 6 Hanna - where we all went rooms in each. My roommate back to Duke University's and I share a really small room main campus in Durham - the that is about the size of a single weather has been perfect. It's at Rollins College. It has triple sunny and warm every day, bunks, two desks and dressers, and there are never any of and very little room to walk those usual afternoon storms around so we spend most of that Florida is so famous for. our time in the common areas. KJ: What do you miss most - about Rollins? KJ: What classes are you currently taking? Have JN; Apart from all the wonderful people at Rollins, I mi$s being able to walk down fieldtrips with your classes or Park Ave. and grab a sandwich or had special hands-on activities? a coffee on the weekends. We're JN: My classes are on a fairly secluded island here. wonderful. I'm taking Physics, Marine Mammals, Marine KJ: Is there anything else you want to share about your experience? All of my labs are outdoors. We may go on a boat and spend JN: My favorite part of a few hours in a salt marsh Duke University Marine Lab is collecting invertebrates or all the people here. Everyone taking a census of all the mussels loves the ocean and marine and crabs on a flat. It's so much biology. We have at least two fun. We go canoeing to nearby speakers present each week islands on the weekends, and I (sometimes more) and we find myself in the water almost get to talk to such interesting people. There's nothing like every day. It's perfect for my CAROLINE SCHNEIDER /the sandspur marine biology frame of mind. being in a beautiful place with people who can appreciate and A modern mod: Gurtzberry's menu is filled with an assortment of fruity flavors, and its posh seating KJ:AreomerRollinsstudents love what's surrounding us provides an upbeat atmosphere for customers to enjoy. studying at your university? in Beaufort and Pivers Island. CAROLINE the appeal of the yogurt. The The mission statement If not, what other universities For more information on possibilities are unique and of Gurtzberry is splashed are the students from? SCHNEIDER the Duke Marine Lab program, endless. across the shop and on their JN: I am the first student the sandspur which is geared towards marine The menu at Gurtzberry website: "We wish to create an to come to the lab from Rollins biology majors, please visit offers a range of organic atmosphere where people can College. There are nineteen http ://www.nicholas.duke .edu/ selections. Not only do they relax and enjdy one another's students from Duke University, Park Avenue's newest marinelab/ . Even though this have great yogurt, they also have company while having a ten from UNC Chapel Hill, frozen confection shop offers a jprogram is primarily conducted freshly squeezed juices, available healthy snack that raises one from Allegheny College, variety of low-calorie, flavorful, inNorthCarolina,itstillprovides as singles or in combinations. awareness and inspires - inside from Wittenberg, probiofic-rich frozen yogurt. an international experience While some of the juices increase and out. Come for the, yogurt. and one from Dickinson. Gurtzberry is located at 124 E. and is administered through energy, others focus on weight Stay for the atmosphere. Return KJ: Have you traveled to any Morse Blvd., an easy walk or the Office of International loss, concentration and specific for the vitality." The mission her countries while studying bike ride away from the Rollins Programs, which can be health needs. Additionally, of Gurtzberry resonates with at Duke? If so, where did you campus. Free Wi-Fi is available [email protected]. Gurtzberry offers hot chocolate, personal dedication and the to customers, so it's easy to surf tea, frappes, and coffee. Shaved the net while enjoying a cup of pursuit of perfecting the overall ice is also available. Your choice experience of customers. The frozen yogurt or a freshly-made of yogurt serves as the base of smoothie. Curbside service co-founders of Gurtzberry are this concoction, which is then both originally from Russia is also available on called-in finished up'with three toppings orders. and first got the idea for and ice syrup. creating and serving healthful, The fresh, organic yogurt Gurtzberry also seeks nutritious yogurt. treats from comes in four delicious flavors: to support and promote their grandmothers. original (plain), raspberry, green local artists. They allow and If you are in the mood for tea, and chocolate. Gurtzberry encourage work to be displayed a healthy treat in a fun, artistic offers a wide assortment of on the bright purple walls atmosphere, look no further toppings, including Cocoa throughout the shop in the hopes Pebbles, Cap'n Crunch, and than Gurtzberry. The flavors of building a strong community Fruity Pebbles cereals, gummy are delightful, the atmosphere through artistic endeavors. is enchanting, and the staff is M&Ms, With the constant flow of helpful and friendly. Dining hazelnuts, cashews, chocolate patrons, the artwork serve^ in is fun, but taking your t?eat chips, and a large variety of a backdrop for discussion and freshly sliced fruits. Gurtzberry7 with you for a relaxing walk admiration. Additionally, most down Park Ave. or for sitting supports local farmers whenever of the paintings are available for possible by using organic at a fountain in Central Park is sale. New artists are encouraged highly recommended, too. For produce as it's available and in to contact the owners for the season. Mixing' and matching more information, visit www. *?: Students have the opportunity to have hands-on expe- chance* to show and exhibit gurtzberry. com. lence with these tiny cruststaceans. work at the shop. The Rollins College Sandspur [email protected]

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It may be easier than you think to cast your ballot. For many of you, this November J 3 th VOTIift 4 is a very exciting and significant aspect of Super busy and don't November 4th is used at the being an American, since this maybe your first believe that you will make it polls for early voting. This type eight time eligible to vote in a presidential election. to the polls on Election Day? of voting process initiates fifteen week Now that you are registered, hopefully, and if Prefer avoiding crowds? Then days prior to -the election and is the wi not.. .for shame..., it is time to discover what early voting would be best. The over two days before the official sites i to do with that American right and learn how exact same equipment used for Election Day. to actually cast your ballot. There are three ways in which to vote: absentee voting, early voting, and regular voting. renins College Sandspur [email protected] October 17, 2008 — CENTERSPREAD fEE VOTIK£"* ions through the next two ballot on the day of, or five days Supervisor of Elections. your name, address, date of birth, one for you; however, they will ions. Claim for a ballot to prior to the election. To request an absentee and for the majority of cases, your need to provide their name, iailed directly'to you must After your ballot has been ballot, you may contact your signature. If you're a lazy person address, driver's license number, f the hands of the Supervisor marked according to your Supervisor of Elections by or do not have time to request relationship to the voter, and a lections by 5 PM, the sixth preference, than the ballot must person, mail, telephone, or in an absentee ballot, a member signature as well as your address, before an election. There is be mailed or delivered in person th some cases an online request of your immediate family or a date of birth, name, and address. the option of picking up the by 7 PM on November 4 to .the form. The Supervisor will need legal guardian may also request

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President and Vice President John McCain and Sarah Palin (REP) Barack Obama and Joe Biden (DEM) Gloria La Riva and Eugene Pryear (PSL) Chuck Baldwin and Darrell Castle (CPF) Gene Amondson and Leroy Pletten (PRO) Bob Barr and Wayne A Root (LBT) Thomas Robert Stevens and Alden Link (OBJ) James Harris and Alyson Kennedy (SWP) Cynthia McKinney and Rosa Clemente (CRE) Alan Keyes and Brian Rohrbough (AIP) Ralph Nader and Matt Gonzalez (ECO) Brian Moore and Steward Alexander (SPF) Charles Jay and John Wayne Smith (BTP)

U.S. Representative District 8 Ric Keller (REP) Alan Grayson (DEM)

State Attorney Mercedes Leon (REP) Lawson Lamar (DEM)

State Representative District 35 Dean Cannon (REP) Thomas J. Kelly (BRS)

Constitutional Amendments Constitutional Amendment Article I, Section 2 "Declaration of Rights" Constitutional Amendment Article I, New Section "Florida Marriage Protection Amendment" October 17, 2008 8 The Rollins College Sandspur [email protected] ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT P'MJHHis at midnighst Ice Nine Kills melts facet RIK KEEVA The third song was a solo by ERIK KEEVAN the sandspur Aaron Childree, who also played the sandspur -the piano. Although originally signed up to play and sing "Dis­ tance and Timing," he diverted from his original choice and en­ For anyone who loves mu­ tertained the audience with an Screaming out of Boston, sic and likes to stay up late, original piece. The decision to MA, Ice Nine Kills is back we have the perfect solution change was a good one, as Chil­ with their second full-length for you. Music at Midnight is a dree captivated the audience album, "The Burning." Filled wonderful event that involves with the prowess of his piano with guitar solos and dark music and singing by some of playing and lyrical ability. The metaphors, this all-out rock Rollins' best late at night, as the words were well-written and assault has lost no passion name suggests. the pitches he chose matched since their first CD. The raw Starting at 11:30, you join each note flawlessly, making it energy and catchy lyrics are forty dedicated music fans as seem as if it had not been writ­ enough to make any hard­ they file into the Tiedtke Con­ ten by a college student, but by core fan melt into fandom of cert Hall. A piano sits to one a composer of many years. this amazing up-and-coming side of the stage and the audi­ The evening of music end­ band. ence is quiet in anticipation. ed with a three-member band Named for the chemi­ Then, the performers take the doing a rendition of "Everyday cal agent in Kurt Vonnegut's stage, beginning a half-hour of I Have the Blues" by B.B, King. book "Cat's Cradle," the PHOTO FROM MYSPACE.COM/ICENINEKI1 music that can be enjoyed by The music was fast-paced and band's lyrics are filled with sym­ PREPARE TO MELT: Listeners require facial reconstructive surge anyone. Only four songs were departed greatly from the rest bols of love and death. Reading the words ringing throughout searching, the narrator of i preformed Thursday, October 9, of the show; however, it was a into the lyrics, you gain an un­ the rest of the song, even after song is searching for "the! but each was worth staying up very nice deviation. Jeff Licona, derstanding of how death has the vocalist's voice falls silent. we were living before." S for. the guitarist and vocalist, moved affected everyone in some way. The song details the struggle of background vocals add a m The first song was. an acous­ around the stage and talked to Stories of love, lost and found, both the father and the son to terious quality to the song, a tic rendition of the Beatles' the audience, displaying his en­ connect with any listener and fix the mistakes, but the father you drift happily along w "Across the Universe," sung by thusiasm for playing. He even instill the deep sense of loss that does not come to this realiza­ the melody. Mehea Galluzzo and Ted Hen­ went as far as encouraging the everyone has. These true-to-life tion until it is too late. The song Anyone who loves hai derson. The duo created a life of audience to stand up and get lyrics are dangerously catchy, is powerful enough to make core music, or just rock mu its own for the song, maintain­ into the music. Although peo­ and once you've heard the song, anyone vehemently oppose in general, will love this bai ing what John Lennon and Paul ple did stand up, it might have you can't help but sing along. even the thought of suicide. The catchy lyrics and hea McCartney had written, but been better met if it hadn't been Combine those lyrics with the Not all of their songs are music will ring through yc changing it into their own spe­ midnight or if the only room distorted guitars and. heavy melt-your-face heavy, however. ears evermore. And for those cial version. The voices mixed to stand hadn't been amongst bass and you have an album as "What I Should Have Learned you who like seeing bands li beautifully with the melody be­ chairs. However the audience addictive as cocaine that kicks in Study Hall" is a return to a you're in luck. On October ing plucked from the guitar. reacted, though, the band kept like a mule. Perhaps previous song, "What I Really Ice Nine Kills is headlining The second song was an upbeat attitude and played their most famous song, "Last Learned in Study Hall," and fea­ show alongside other hardci "Falling Slowly" from Once, a great song to cap the night. Words," conveys the power of tures two acoustic guitars. This greats Eyes Set to Kill and Lc sung by Katie Ackley and Vic­ Hopefully, they will grace the words, or words unsaid, using is a mellow song, no scream­ Hate Hero. The show is lot toria Doyle. Once again, the show with their presence again. the suicide of a young man. The ing involved. The quiet music at Island Oasis in Winter Pai duo mixed their voices with Licona was joined on stage by man that committed suicide be­ is a perfect soundtrack for the making it a perfect destinatii the piano, which was played by Sam Adams on drums and Ted lieved thatneither his father nor lyrics, a lover's lament for his for your concert fix. You'lljj Ackley perfectly. Even though Donaldson on Bass. anyone else cared about him, love's confusion. Although the nitely see me there, jumpi there were no microphones, it For those of you who since it was never vocalized; song specifically says that the and moving to the sound o] was easy to hear the voices as missed out, keep your eyes and His suicide note consisted of lover moved to Colorado, this music. they lilted softly through the ears open for the next show and "If no one will listen; then no symbolizes the lover's search air, entrancing the listener. Like plan to make it. For anyone who one will miss when I'm gone,"' for herself. And while she was the duet before, they captured likes music, it is a lot of fun, and the audience, but in a different you will be treated to some of «i manner, allowing the audience the greatest talent that Rollins to enjoy both pieces in separate has to offer. And the best part is, ways. it's free.

CAROLINE OAR. crushes at UCI Tour. They are also opening for SCHNEIDER from singing so much and so a well-known selection, due in and saxophonist Jerry DePiz several more O.A.R. concerts, long without a break, Roberge part to heavy local radio play. impressed everyone. The 1) the sandspur including their upcoming show eagerly held the microphone The clear favorites of the night, cal ad-libbing by Marc Robei . in Jacksonville, FL. out to the audience, allowing however, were "That Was a Cra­ also left little to be desired. At 9:30 pm, O.A.R. took the them to take over some of the zy Game of Poker" and "Night proved quick on his feet, ere stage to a screaming, standing lyrics while he let his voice rest. Shift...Stir It Up." The first few ing new, often playful, lines a ovation of local fans. Instead of Roberge was clearly delighted opening chords to both selec­ enlivening an already ecsta This past Thursday night, only playing tions led crowd. Of A Revolution (better known new songs, to huge Between the Trees as O.A.R.) headlined an excel­ the band in­ ovations, O.A.R. were a superbly matcli lent concert at UCF. The open­ stead chose flicker­ ers, Orlando's own indie band only a couple duo. The distinctly independi ing light­ Between the Trees, served up of selections styles of musical ingenuity ers and a great assortment of songs, from their hibited by both bands lit upi a roar of including the local radio hits latest album, audience and created a sh pleasure, "Darlin"' and "White Lines and "All Sides," not soon to be forgotten by' with both Red Lights." They also debuted including lando fans. With national t( songs a few new songs and were very "Shattered dates for O.A.R. and Betwi lasting excited to be able to play them (Turn the Car The Trees set for the rest of I well over in front of a home crowd. The Around)" year, both bands will contii twelve guys recently finished touring and "This to stay in the public eye. minutes. with Far-Less, Mae and The Town." To For more information Especially Honorary Title. The band had a heavy ap­ Between the Trees or O.A.R] relatively calm stage presence, plause . (and toward can visit their respective w with the primary focus fa] audience the latter sites at www.betweenthetrt on their music instead of I participa­ part of the com and www.ofarevoluti stage presence. Wes Ander tion), the aa c o n c e r t com, or visit either band's o ESY OF MCT CAMPUS ' c iV™ the backup keyboardist, hat fKo Q rial profile at myspace.com majority of HAPPY TIMES; 0, rk.. ' . .5 ; u -the evenmg felt like ier **ned back to a hao- T J- infectious head bob which the selections P day. c,fJ simultaneously invigon a prolonged jam ses­ came from past albums. The au­ and amusing. Formed in 2 with the enthusiastic reception sion from O.A.R.'s dience sang along, and at times it Between The Trees will be play­ O.A.R. received in Orlando. earlier heyday. The improvisa- even sang over lead singer Marc ing this year's entire Warped Their song "Shattered (Turn tional ability exhibited by all the Roberge. Other times, hoarse the Car Around)" proved to be members, especially the newest member, multi-instrumentalist , Rollins College Sandspur [email protected] October 17, 2008 ~ ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Saturday Night Live HOB a tight spot jves on the debates for hot music LAURA alties from Fey, providing her the debates with the wordy title to keep "makin' it rain" just with priceless side-splitting ma­ PHOTO COURTESY OF BvRDWICKE "SNL Weekend Update: Thurs­ EARSHOTMEDIA.COM to get a glimpse of these skin­ terial like "Katie/can I use a life I the sandspur day." The first installment in­ ny bodies of hotness dancing line?" and "Oh, so we're not do­ cluded a spoof of the town hall across the stage. ing the talent portion." Whether debates. It scrutinized the time Handpicked by the mem­ or not you find Palin a suitable limits—a tool for the candidates bers of All Time Low, pop : "Saturday Night Live" has candidate for vice president, to avoid specific answers. Chris punk bands Mayday Parade, n exaggerating American you can't deny Fey her right­ Parnell depicted a perfect Tom The Maine, and Every Avenue •iture for decades, creating fully earned applause mocking Brokaw who proctored the de­ promise to provide perfectly ne of the most memorable the hopeful VP. bate like a time limit neo-nazi, harmonizing performances to nedy sketches in history. Unfortunately, not every even cutting off questions from All Time Low's distinct sound. fortunately most of those comedian is blessed with a audience members. The edgy For one reporter in par­ >tches remain in history, cov- gold-mine of a lookalike. Fred hilarity ensues, and is compli­ ticular, this show promises to d in dust and devoid of any Armisen struggles with his Ba­ mented by Hammond stalking be quite the rush, similar to the evance to our generation. rack Obama impersonation. Ar­ around the background while high experienced by frequent is year's presidential election misen fails to capture Obama's his opponent spoke. drug users and alcoholics right [ been sparking controversy awkward stature and fumbles The "SNL" debates are do­ before they are plunged into the H deflating apathy. The hot with Obama's distinct speech. ing more than using the contro­ agonizing affects of withdrawal ,ic revived "Saturday Night Exaggeration may be lacking, versial issue to increase ratings. and hangovers. In fact, Mayday re" from its cultural-content but Armisen redeems himself Our culture is continuously Parade's most recent album, "A )Ught, quenching the public's with continuous 'real life sto­ bombarded by propaganda re­ BRITTANY FORNOF Lesson in Romantics," which rst for political parodies. ries,' or tangents, like Obama garding the election, and our the sandspur was released in July of last year, Sarah Palin isn't doing so often does, such as a story of revered comedians are relieving was the drug that essentially got ich for the GOP, however, her alien abduction. Counter-can­ us of the constant serious tone. this reporter through a series of :e Presidential ticket has been didate Darrel Hammond may "SNL" is capable of extreme bi­ breakups and bad boy drama. d's gift to Tina Fey's career. not be McCain's twin separated partisan criticism that no repu­ One would be surprised at how voting most of her time to her at birth (not to mention that the table news source can achieve. On Saturday October 18, emotionally rejuvenating it can ies "30 Rock" as well as star- extreme age difference makes it It is important to remember, Orlando will be graced with be to step onto a treadmill and g in and producing block­ impossible) but he deserves an though: no one should be us­ pop punk band royalty. All sweat off ten pounds of anger er comedies, Fey's presence Oscar for his impeccable lurch­ ing these sketches as their sole Time Low, Mayday Parade, while listening to such lyrics as, "SNL" has been scarce lately. es and spot-on condescending means of electoral information. The Maine, and Every Avenue "I hope you like your pictures wever, her creepy resem- tone. No one would vote for Obama will be performing at the House facing down as even "broken nce to Palin summons her Executives are rejoicing at if he claimed to be abducted by of Blues as a part of their tour hearts may have their doubts." :k. Fey's impersonations are "SNL." Their numbers are ris­ aliens or McCain if he offered to that they recently kicked off in The bands The Maine and iculously uncanny— and ing, and they're taking advan­ settle the presidential race over Washington, D.C. This tour, Every Avenue each have their re likeable than the real Pa- tage of it. Lorn Micheals planned a pie-eating contest. which is much anticipated by own claim to fame. The indie/ Palin almost deserves roy­ a 3-episode special in honor of their faithful fans, is appropri­ pop rock band The Maine has ately titled "The Compromising recently opened for the 2008 of Integrity, Morality, and Prin­ Soundtrack of Your Summer ciples in Exchange for Money" tour featuring Boys like Girls, tour. Good Charlotte, and Metro Sta­ All Time Low, a band infa­ tion. They have also recently mous for posing in their oh-so- released their first studio al­ tight whitey-tighties, is headlin­ bum "Can't Stop, Won't Stop." ing the show with performances Hailing from the frigid state of off their newest album, "So Michigan, Every Avenue has Wrong It's Right," as well as off recently released its first full- their 2005 "Party Scene" album. length album, "Shh. Just Go One can only hope that they With It." this past February. choose to promote their side of Both up-and-coming bands the boxer/brief dilemma while promise to be the sweet seduc­ performing their on-stage cover tive cherry on top of "The Com­ of Rihanna's "Umbrella." This promising of Integrity, Morality, act alone would cause every and Principles in Exchange for skinny-jeaned and side-banged Money" tour that will be hitting teenage girl in the audience to Orlando's House of Blues on plead for Fat Joe and Lil Wayne Saturday, October 18.

COURTESY OF MCTCAMPUS.COM hish reunion brings back more than music LAURA 1983 and rocked for over twenty bums, a series of twenty-seven praise from just about every complete concerts, as well as six prominent music critic and pub­ HARDWICKE years until their breakup in Au­ music videos. Tickets for their lication in the U.S." the sandspur gust 2004. Their improvisational style mixes rock, jazz, blue- upcoming concert will sell for From their humble begin­ grass, folk, blues and reggae, $49.50 and can be reserved in an nings as a bar band in Burl­ thus making their music highly online lottery before they go on ington, VT to playing sold out Stoners all over the world unique and easily identifiable. sale to the general public. It is shows at Madison Square Gar­ P celebratory J's at 8:00 a.m. The band, consisting of gui­ presently unknown how many den and Hampton Coliseum, Wednesday morning upon tarists Trey Anastasio and Jeff of the 40^000 available seats will Phish has proved their prowess lr»g the three most magical Holdsworth, bassist Mike Gor­ be distributed via the online lot­ and creativity through constant is in the English language: don and drummer Jon Fishman, tery. The remaining tickets go touring. Their reunion, to almost his reuniting. After a four described their inception on the on sale to the general public on every fan and "jam" enthusiast, hiatus, the group that "Roll- band's official site: Trey hears October 18 through Ticketmas- means the reinvigoration of the 'tone" proclaimed "the most Fish playing his drum kit from ter online, but no tickets will be jam scene and a hope for more >rtant band of the 1990s" outside his dorm-room door. He sold at the Coliseum box office. amazing music to come. In the Play once more in Virginia also walks by Jeff's room and Because of Phish's remarkable words of the immortal Grateful e Dead, every hippie, freak, and legendary venue Hamp- hears Jeff's '57 Les Paul (guitar). fan base, every hotel and bed heady would be glad to note that Coliseum for a three-day The three of them get together and breakfast in Hampton was e "the music never stopped." So, rt stand March 6-8. Fans and Trey posts a sign: "Bass booked within hours of Phish announcing their tour. As Rollins get back on the train, run like an ally discovered this news Player Needed." Mike answers freshman Quint Grochala put it, antelope, wade the Velvet Sea, i video on Phish's website the sign, they get together for a "I trunk the reunion of Phish is and go on over to www.phish. h featured an artist paint- jam session, and the rest is his­ one of the most important mu­ com to reserve your tickets be­ rough sketch of the band's tory. sical and cultural moments of fore the chance has passed. d multi-colored locale. Over the course of that his­ this decade. Aside from being a [he jam band formed at tory, Phish has released thirteen huge fan myself, they've gained University of Vermont in studio albums, seven live al­ The Rollins College Sandspur [email protected] October 17, 2008 10 NEWS W$z J£>an&sipur (The Oldest College Facilities facilitates greener campi Newspaper in Florida LINDSEY HIRSCH Rollins has incorporated noticed in some areas around campus must always rem campus that when you walk However, facilities is no\ Founded in 1894 , the sandspur chemical-free water treatment, multilevel flushvalves , waterless into the bathroom or trash room LED (Light Emitting Di0 urinals that utilize a fluid trap the lights turn on; well this is signs which use a fractioi October 17, 2008 which then allows urine to pass due to lighting controls that use wasted heat of regulai Volume 115 Issue 8 Were you not aware through the sanitary system with infrared motion sensors to sense and even fluorescent ligl that green is the new black? no need of a water flush (saves the occupancy automatically Bitikofer stated that 3PJe ^anfcgput is a Businesses, homes, and people up to 20,000 gallons of water per which turns the lights on and trying to make progre weekly publication across the country are beginning, unit annually), and eventually off. it takes capital to en? printed on recycled and I emphasize beginning low-flow shower heads that will Tinted glass and windows these projects...our de paper, and we want due to the fact that there is significantly reduce the amount are used to control and reduce the include multiple objec YOU to get involved. still much to be accomplished, of gallons of water used. amount of necessity for cooling. sustainability is only ( to incorporate greener/more When it comes to recycling, "We use glass that controls the objectives]." Meanii Justin JB Braun sustainable practices to their Mr. Bitikofer admits that, "...we light transmissions. In Ward must always be considi Editor-in-Chief endeavors and everyday lives. do a poor job, the rates aren't we did not use the best because Rollins before embarki™ Rollins, for instance, has only what they could be..." but we have to balance the cost of eco-friendly project. just begun. several steps are being taken. replacing the broken windows; However, with all the Amy larrobino Director of faculties, More and . more, recyclable however, now we're at the point that Mr. Bitikofer and hi Production Manager Scott Bitikofer, is one of the carpet tiles are replacing broad where we're just going to do the have taken, Bitikofer claii most avid and enthusiastic loom carpets, which is more eco- right thing [costs set aside]." that still, "we are never d Kelly McNoidy supporters of becoming green friendly because even during The new air conditioning units Facilities has receii on this campus that I have installation it is less wasteful, around campus contain a kind little recognition and $ Managing Editor encountered. He has jumped on as they are easily replaceable of wraparound coil that pre- from the student bod) the band wagon of devoting his when tainted. Trash rooms on cools incoming air before a must create a greater coin Yoni Binstock focus into making a sustainable each floor of residence halls chill water coil and reheats the between facilities am Business Manager commitment here on the allow lazy students to have no same air after it parts the chill academic campus so tli Rollins College campus. These excuse for not recycling when water coil; this saves energy as students, are continue sustainable practices are being the convenience of recycling while improving the condition the know of what our c Stephanie Duesing channeled into the areas of bins are present right next to of dehumidification around is doing to become a j Advisor water, energy and recycling-our the trash cans. The recycling campus. more sustainable If three biggest problem areas on system on campus has also been The cooling tower and the environment. Bitikofer n Section Editors campus. streamlined. district cooling plant will help that "no one knows hv] Amy larrobino* News Being very insightful when Bitikofer mentioned, to use a drastically smaller are doing... there needs I Brittany Fornof.. .Life and Times it comes to environmental "We've got to be more serious... amount of electricity which will synergy, but how do wei Nick Zazuiia Entertainment issues on the campus, he has we are co-mingling everything not make as much noise as well and sell this information! Fatema Kermali. Opinions noticed the lack of enthusiasm so that the system [of recycling] as chill water for Ward Hall and As developing stude and interest that is apparent is streamlined. We want to Hope Kramek Sports other buildings on the west side are well aware that the here at Rollins. "People get a make it easy to make the right of campus. Evie Lyras Copy of our knowledge and le sense of 'what difference can I choice...the college has already All lights around campus, transition far beyond thi make'...so we try to make it as made the [environmentally- with the exception of a of our academic class Where do you fitint o the easy as possible for people to do friendly] investment." Now all chandelier and a few accent So, take advantage c Sandspur? the right thing/' we have to do is peer pressure lights are using highly efficient educational institute an people into participating. At the Sandspur, we are con Rollins College may receive fluorescent lighting which saves around you to see what stantly looking for more voices, be a "C" on our green grade, but The conservation of energy energy and maintenance-these learned from what Roll we get an "A+" for apathy. they involved in editing, writing, or seems to be Bitikofer's real lights have a notoriously long- provided us with behi For water conservation, photography This year we are adding expertise. Maybe you have lasting life. Exit signs around scenes of the Tars. a new Staff Reporter position. Staff Reporters will attend weekly assign­ ment meetings and write articles to be published in the Sandspur. Times tough for the next preside What do you get for ZACH LEE ridor m this election, suggested Michigan, which McCain was development policy and contributing to the Sand­ the sandspur that Obama has between an 80- recently forced to cede to the structure that needs va spur? On November 4, either John 95% chance of winning the pres­ Democrats. The fact is, the GOP immediate improvement Other than seeing your name McCain or Barack Obama will idency based on various statisti­ is in a bad position for this elec­ Be patient, I and work in print, you will be be chosen as the next leader of cal analyses. Whether you like it tion cycle, and there's not much These are tough times, the United States. The two have paid as a correspondent for the or not, his argument is convinc­ time to recover. matter which candidal been campaigning relentlessly Sandspur. ing. According to RealClearPol- I've heard many area that's not likely to chanj for nearly two years now and in How will I get my writ itics.com,, a non-partisan news experts, political scientists and time soon. Those are just a few days this exciting election source, Obama has secured at health care officials remark that fortunate facts. Hold on ten articles into the Sand­ season will come to a climax. least 286 electoral votes to date, Obama will "never get what he spur? dreams of universal hea Each candidate offers a different based on polling data available wants" in terms of his health and balanced budgets! Articles for the Sandspur direction for America: Obama in each state (keep in mind, only care proposals. That's probably and take note of the i are typically 500-700 words in has been cnampioning an ex­ 270 are needed to secure the true anyway, considering the facing our nation and length and must be submitted no pansion of the health care sys­ presidency). And that's not even United States is the most po­ Commander-in-Chief, later than 5 p.m. on the Monday tem and McCain has stumped counting the 94 toss-up votes litically conservative developed remain critical of leaders prior to the corresponding issue's extensively against Congressio­ still up for grabs in seven states nation in the world. However, understand it will take publication. Submissions will be nal earmark spending. (Obama leads in polls in five out more than that, Americans need tality above partisanship e-mailed to Editor#thesandspur. All of that is going to take a of the seven anyway). In fact, of to realize that neither candidate all Americans to coll org. back seat in January. the twelve most-contested states will be able to pass the sweep­ weather this storm. Where is the Sandspur? The candidate that wins on in this election cycle, George ing measures he campaigns for - The Sandspur ofcSce is located on November 4th will inherit a di­ W. Bush won ten in 2000 and at least not immediately. Ending SGA Updi the 3rd floor of the Mills building, saster of a to-do list. The Unit­ eleven in 2004. This cycle, Mc­ the War in Iraq will not be easy two floors above the post office. ed States is in the midst of the Cain holds a lead in only three or pleasant. The next president BY: MACKENZIE B How can I get involved largest deployment of troops of those states. Additionally, up will be faced with simultane­ l.BM #2: "Rollins Colleg with the Sandspur? since Richard Nixon took office to this point, McCain has been ously managing the reduction nival" in 1969 - forty years ago. As if unable to lead in polls in any of U.S. troops in Iraq without -- SGA will be donating Sandspur meetings are held that isn't enough, this country is states that voted for £1 Gore or sacrificing hard-won security on each Thursday of every week help sponsor TARniva| facing its worst economic situ­ John Kerry. gains and stemming a resurgent as participating in the $ at 5pm in the Sandspur office on ation since Franklin Roosevelt Taliban in Afghanistan. On the the 3rd floor of the Mills Building. The state of Indiana 2. Bill #3: "SGA Co-Spa| was elected 76 years ago. 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RollinsMen'sTennisTeamFallTournamentF 46 s C.L. Varner Memorial Invitational *7h fr HOPE KRAMEK after an unexpected default, and and Seijo also participated in smashed Barry's fourth seeded the sandspur the A flight singles bracket but Fraitzl and Sharnov for the win. were turned back in the first two The other Rollins duo of Adrian rounds of play. Tan and Jeff Morris won their In B flight doubles, Austin first round 8-4 over Florida lis past weekend (Oct. Duvall and Nick Rowlands Southern's Taylor and Bigler, 10-12), the Rollins College Tars advanced to the semi-final but ended up losing 8-2 in the "hosted the 2008 C.L. Varner round and Bill Rockwood second round to the runners-up, Memorial Invitational. The and Jonathon Emmet won the Fraitzal and Sharnov. tournament consisted of more back draw. In their first match, In the A flight singles than 100 men's and women's Duval and Rowland defeated bracket, Jeff Morris successfully collegiate tennis players from Duyungan and Wold from represented the Tars by around the nation. Some of the Florida Southern 8-2 and then advancing as far as the semi­ schools participating were the lost their semi-final match 7-9 finals. In his first round match, University of Central Florida, to the tournament champions Morris easily blanked Palm Stetson and Nova Southeastern Swanteson and Celik from Beach Atlantic's James Buerkle University. All of the.players Stetson. After dropping their 6-0, 6-0. In the second round, he participating from the Rollins first round match, Rockwood defeated the fourth seeded and men's team faired well, with and Emmet entered into the forty-firth nationally ranked Neil Clausen and Pablo Seijo back draw. In their first round Rafael Array (Armstrong) CHAMPIONS: Neil Clausen and Pablo Seijo proudly display their A even managing to clinch the A there, they defeated PBA's duo 6-2, 6-1. Morris played Barry's flight doubles title plaques. flight doubles bracket title. of Moulton and Dealy 8-4. In the Roman Weschel in his quarter Clausen and Seijo's second round, they beat FSC's 7-5, 6-2. In the second round, 6-3, 6-4 in an exhausting second final match, defeating Werschel championship run began with De Montfort and Heart 8-5. he defeated Brian de Montfort round match. Rockwood lost 6-1, 6-4. In the semi-final round, an 8-5 win over Florida Gulf After the teams in the bottom of FSC 3-6, 7-5, 6-2 to advance in the quarter finals to the first Morris lost a tough match; 2-6, Coast's duo Henderson and Lee. half of the double defaulted, to the quarter finals where he seed of the tournament, Chris 3-6; to Njal Stene of Stetson. They continued their streak by Rockwood and Emmet were defeated Adam Podbelski 6-2, Swanteson of Stetson, 2-6, 6-3, Adrian Tan also had a winning a major upset over the announced the winners of the B 6-2. In the semi-finals, Duvall 6-4. Rowland won his first round decent singles run, winning his flight doubles-back draw. top seeded, second nationally lost to Lukas Bolonos of PBA match against Tyler Dealy of first two rounds before losing to ranked team of Johnannsen Duvall, Rockwood and 6(8)-7, 2-6. Rockwood defeated PBA 6-3, 6-4, before losing in the Stetson's Stene 2-6, 3-6 as well. and Array from Armstrong Rowlands also participated William Wold of FSC 6-4, 7-6(3) second round Blaze Schwartz of In his first round> he defeated Atlantic. Clausen and Seijo in the B flight singles bracket. in the first round and Steve UCF, the tournament champion Danny Lee from FGCU 6-1, 3-6, found themselves in the final Duvall won his first round Beinninger, also from FSC, 3-6, in B flight singles, 1-6,1-6. 6-4 and in the second, Barry's against FSC's Ray Duyungan Rollins falls at Wilson/ITA South­ east Regional Championships HOPE KRAMEK State University 7-5, 2-6, 3-6. to the round of 16, Clausen had the sandspur Duvall smashed Austin Lindsay to recede because of injury mid­ of West Alabama 6-0, 6-0 in way through the match against OP-: K ' - : " his match in the round of 64. Barry's Andrew Sharnov. flip --"' pThe Rollins College men's The tables were turned again The other members of tennis team found mixed Duvall in the round of 32, and Rollins Men's Tennis did not fair results on the first day of the he lost 0-6,1-6 to Berry's Roman as excitingly, and were pushed Wilson/ITA Southeast Regional Werschel. in consolations after their first hhi\?i&, ha- Championships, hosted by In one of the most -<•••• round: Pablo Seijo lost to Ben : kvmm'l. 5 Valdosta State (Valdosta, astounding highlights of the Taylor of Florida Southern 6-0, Bill Ro« Georgia), but ultimately went tournament, freshman Neil 6-1; Bill Rockwood lost to Carlos playing o home on the second day of the Clausen had the longest single Cardenas of Florida Tech 6-7 (2), freshmen rigorous, four day tournament. run of the team, making it to 6-2, 7-6 (3); Gustavo Caralho lost Adrian. Tan and Austin the quarterfinal round of 16. In to Joeg Ekkenga (third seed) of which is Duvall received first round his first round, Clausen kept a VSU 6-4, 6-0; Jeff Morris lost to TSrDoyc byes and both kicked off the clear lead over Saint Leo's Pablo Ales Svigelj (fifth seed) of Barry or singkv: round of 64 with solid wins. Chavez to win the match 6-2, 7-5, 6-2; and Nick Rowlands I er Tan, the eleventh seed overall, 6-3. In the round of 32, Clausen dropped a 6-1, 6-3 decision befiei, proved his superiority over was up against the fourth seeded to Nicholas Bigler of Florida something Flager's Jon Paul Llano by a Leos Jelinek of VSU, clearly Southern. it~.opt b y-: vicious 6-2, 6-0 victory. In the the match favorite. Clausen The team proved to work gh, t round of 32 however, Tan lost a managed to pull out a close better together, as all three I'm probably heartbreaking decision to Otto up-set and wildly demanding doubles teams won their first >layer becau Lenhart of the hosting Valdosta match 6-4, 3-6, 6-3. Advancing games. Duvall and Rowlands tore relaxin beat a West Alabama la rural tor i team 8-2, but lost in the probably mo quarterfinals to the sixth realistically, seeded North Alabama train to b 9-7. The eighth seed in tatisj their division; Rockwood >r what -pari and ' Tan eradicated s, cei at? another West Alabama 8-3, but then lost to the >iv» i like to Barry team of Emanuel get to i Fraitzl and Andrew is possr '5 Sharnov, 8-4. Clausen •olleys are and Morris beat yet strengths, another West Alabama probabl 1. They also upset the rokes. I alv\ heavily favored fifth seeded doubles team from Lynn University consisting of Miloslav Navratil and Tomas Racak 9-8 (5), and then, lost in the quarterfinals COL&OTSY OF ROLLINS ATHLLTHJS 8-2 to the second seeded *ERO TO ACE, OR WHATEVER: Rollins tennis junior Adrian Tan was in the team of Ales Svigelj and racket and won 8-4 over Florida Southern, but was turned back by the even- Roman Wershel from :ual runners-up from Barry 8-2 in the second round. Berry University. October 17, 2008