Dusty Rhodes Set to Retire Rhodes Will Retire After the 2010 UNF Men’S Baseball Season

August 26, 2009

Volume 33, Issue 4

Dusty Rhodes set to retire Rhodes will retire after the 2010 UNF men’s baseball season. Former-LSU head coach Raymond “Smoke” Laval waits in the wings. Page 22

Choose your booze Introducing the Spinnaker’s new monthly guide to unique beers Page 14 Halt the confusion Dig yourself out of debt with the right tools Page 6 PAGE 2 HODGEPODGE WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2009

PHOTO OF THE WEEK ERIK TANNER | SPINNAKER

Surfing’s portrayal as radical and extreme can easily be replaced by a surreal expression of color, simply by slowing things down. Last week by the numbers Q of the W: How was your first day of class? Each week during the school year the Spinnaker staff reports what’s going on around campus, the city, the state and the na- “Last year I was really nervous and didn’t know what to tion: the good, the bad and the ugly. In this little space, we want expect, but this year I know the ropes, so it was better.” to summarize the life of the Osprey during the past week. -Cynthia Hamilton, Sophomore, Elementary Education season tickets the Jack- sonville Jaguars are short 15,000 from being able to “Our teacher told us we didn’t need our books, so that broadcast home games. was great.”

verbal SAT score required to -Marianne McKey, Sophomore, English 500 satisfy CLAS homicides in Duval county this year. The latest was at Shanty- “Business as usual.” 64 town pub Aug. 25. -Tonya Triay, Junior, Math and Computer Science percent of freshman are dependant on their credit cards. “It felt like I was a newbie because I showed up on Mon- 42 day morning for a Wednesday class.”

reported crimes to UPD during -Michael Anderson, Junior, Psychology 3 August. “One of the teachers was funny. She was really late. One empty parking spaces in Lot 18. class was kind of boring, but hopefully it will get better.”

0 -Rhianna Lindsey, Freshman, Nursing

Page 2, Hodgepodge Page 10-12, Discourse Page 3, Police Beat Page 13-18, Features

Index Page 4-9, News Page 19-23, Sports WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2009 POLICE BEAT PAGE 3

AUG. 21 - AUG. 22 Student willingly

admits to marijuana, blunt wrappers

1 Aug. 21 – Drug Possession (Building Z) – UPD was called when a complaint was made about the aroma of marijuana coming from a dorm room in Drug possession police Osprey Hall. reports filed since The student opened the door and gave officers 2 Aug. 21, 2009. permission to enter the room, and when the officers entered, they saw a baggie of marijuana and three packs of blunt wrappers. The student admitted that the marijuana and blunt wrappers were his. The Information police student was issued a notice to appear for the pos- reports filed since session of marijuana, less than 20 grams, and drug Aug. 21, 2009. 1 paraphernalia.

Students flee, fire alarm set off by drug

In this badge, the Spinnaker is keeping a running total of cer- use in residence hall tain crimes around UNF during the 2009-2010 school year. 2 Aug. 21 – Drug Possession (Building U) – UPD officers responded to a fire alarm set off in a dorm room in Osprey Cove. The officers knocked on the door several times and after no response, used an INTELLIKEY to gain access to the room to check for a fire. Resident as- sistants and the area coordiantor provided information on the two students. When the officers entered the room, there was a strong smell of marijuana. In plain view, under the outer edge of a bed, was a pill bottle containing marijuana. The occupants were not in the room during the investigation and did not return. It appeared they left in a hurry due to the game left on the TV monitor, the amplifier still switched on and the wallets and keys that were lying around the room. 1 Steamed clothes cause

2 fire alarm sounding, 3 sprinkler spraying

3 Aug. 22 – Fire Alarm (Building T) – When UPD arrived on the scene, most of the students of Building T in Osprey Cove were outside due to the activation of a fire alarm that sounded from one of the dorm rooms. When the officers questioned the occupant of the dorm room, where the alarm was sounded and the sprinklers were set off, he said he was steaming a shirt on the counter under a sprinkler. The upset student said he placed the steamer on the counter, under the sprinkler, and turned to get something out of the refrigerator when the sprinklers went off. When the student saw someone checking to see if the shirt could have been placed over the sprinkler, he became even more upset. The student insisted he was telling the truth and told authorities that there should have been a sticker on the wall indicating not to use a steamer in that area. The wet items in the room were a cell phone, computer equipment, wiring components, video games, a console, an iPod docking station and books. No water leaked into the surrounding rooms and Process Masters arrived to clean up the water.

Compiled by Angela Passafaro. PAGE 4 NEWS WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2009 UNF fights the ‘U Never Finish’ nickname

Academic Roadmap Initiative guides channel, within the “Student Self Service” link. Once inside the “Student Self Service” link, students can click on schedules, improves matriculation rate “Student Records,” where the “Academic Roadmap” link “I think it would better the is the first option. BY ANGELA PASSAFARO “I think it would better the university’s image if we university’s image if we had STAFF WRITER had more students graduating on time,” said Sebastian Marentes, a UNF junior international business and eco- more students graduating on The all-too-common stigma of “U Never Finish” rings nomics major. “This will definitely help me with schedul- truer each additional semester a student is held back from ing prerequisites and stuff, because it is a main priority time.” graduating because of a full or poorly scheduled class. for me to finish on time.” The Academic Roadmap Initiative, a project intended The Academic Roadmap will help students focus on Sebastian Marentes, to help free students from this scenario, is a new appli- their prerequisites by flagging “Mile Marker” courses in UNF junior, international business and economics major cation that has been added to myWings which will help the right hand column of the program. These courses are students better manage and schedule their classes. critical for students’ trek through college and should be It provides a term-by-term sample schedule of the completed by the end of the current semester, Broderick courses students need to take in order to stay on track and said. will do so, Broderick said. graduate in the recommended four years, said Academic “Following the sample schedule and completing the Academic road maps will also help students stay on Roadmap Adviser Rachel Broderick. mile marker courses at the appropriate point in your track if they switch majors, as they will simply have their It’s an on-going project, with many majors’ road maps undergraduate career will facilitate graduation in four road maps modified during the term their major was still being built, designed to assist students in the selec- years,” she said. changed. tion of the appropriate classes each semester, she said. Although road maps present a sample schedule, the ap- “I was a late major change, and I took a lot of excess After the roadmaps that are under construction are application’s ability to predict when classes are offered is classes,” said Dominique Steele, a UNF senior education proved by their designated department chairperson, they currently being calibrated. major. “It will help students, especially upperclassmen, will be activated on the Web site for students to examine “Some department chairpersons have requested ad- from feeling misled about which classes they should be and discuss with their academic adviser. ditional text regarding courses offered only in specified taking.” “ The 10 pilot road map majors – international business, terms to be included on their department roadmaps,” The Academic“ Roadmap Initiative, by breaking down transportation and logistics, computer science, civil en- Broderick said. “Some road maps show whether a course the “U Never Finish” title, may also attract new students gineering, music, biology, elementary education, excep- is offered once a year or every semester. However, course who would have otherwise not considered UNF. tional student education, athletic training and nutrition offerings can be subject to change based upon many fac- “I will be a freshman next fall, and I would definitely – are up and running on respective students’ myWings tors.” find the application helpful,” said Alex Wilson, a senior accounts. All other majors will be completed and avail- Whether or not a student’s road map gives specific in- in high school and future health administration major. “I able for review on myWings by the end of this semester, formation regarding when courses are and aren’t offered need student support, and the program along with advis- Broderick said. depends on the department chair of that particular major, ers would be a big help.” The Academic Roadmap link is located on the myWings as these are the people that send the information in to be E-mail Angela Passafaro at Web site under the “Student” tab in the “My Records” processed, but there is no timetable as to when or if they [email protected]. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2009 NEWS PAGE 5

ARMY NATIONAL GUARD Around the State Elderly woman attacks media crew with garden hoe

A WESH 2 News crew was at- thing quite unexpected. tacked by a granny Aug. 24 while While looking for one of the investigating a story having to teens, the two members of the do with two teenagers who were media were approached by an allegedly working at a Brevard infuriated grandmother who County strip club, according to proceeded to charge the photog- WESH 2 news. rapher with a garden hoe. In response to accusations She managed to hoe the stating that a 15-year-old and camera in her unhinged state. 17-year-old were working at However, nobody but the hoe The Playmates Nightclub scantily was hurt in the attack. The strip clothed, a reporter and pho- club investigation is still under- tographer set off to go find the way, according to police. teens but encountered some- JOHN WEIDNER | SPINNAKER Around the Nation Slain Oklahoman pastor’s corpse found inside church

A 61-year-old pastor, Carol including the physical description Members of the 1st Airborne Batallion, 1 through 11th Aviation Squadron of the Army National Guard were Daniels, was slain inside a small or the victim or the method of at UNF Aug. 25 to help recruit and inform the UNF community. The unit brought with them a 1980s model Pentecostal church near down- murder, although foul-play was Alpha Black Hawk UH 60 Medivac helicopter which has seen action in Iraq, Kuwait and Afghanistan. town Anadarko, Okla. most definitely at hand. Described by attorneys as one Daniels made the 60-mile trek ADVERTISEMENT of the most horrific crime scenes from Oklahoma City every week ever witnessed, authorities at to preach, and according to her this time have no suspects, ac- mother, Charlesetta Dunlap, she cording to the Associated Press. spent the majority of her time Members of the Christ Holy assisting others. Sanctified Church and others in Members of the local clergy the community are significantly planned to meet up Aug. 26 to disturbed with the lack of official discuss the case, hoping to arrive information regarding the killer. at a conclusion as to how to Little information was protect the community. revealed about the murder,

Around the World

Largest explosion since 2001 occurs in Afghanistan

About 41 civilians were killed to an NDS (Afghan intelligence and nearly 80 wounded Aug. 25 agency) building as well as when a cluster of truck bombs other buildings, shops and a high exploded next to a construction school. company in Kandahar, Afghani- It appeared as if the main stan, the Taliban’s spiritual home- target was the construction com- land, according to Chief Police pany that is involved in recon- Commander Fazel Ahmed. struction efforts in the region. The Japanese construc- The company recently took tion company that employed over a contract to build a road Pakistani and Afghan workers that insurgants had stalled for encountered a tanker truck in several months. front of the building chock full of The attack was one of the explosives that caused a blast of largest since the Taliban were ex- window-shattering proportions. pelled from the country in 2001, Officials stated that the site of according to the Associated Press. the blast was near in proximity

Compiled by Kim Nelson.

ADVERTISEMENT PAGE 6 NEWS WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2009 Students slide through their college debt ERIK TANNER | SPINNAKER

After waiting shoulder-to-shoulder with fellow students trying to buy books from the UNF Bookstore, Carmen Mims made a break for the checkout counter Aug. 25. PayPal assists students while nearly 90 percent of all se- card was launched less than two Bridge said his priorities were niors have a credit card, accord- weeks before fall semester classes getting through college and find- to budget their money ing to a study conducted by Sallie began. ing a job. Student credit Mae. “It makes for a quite popular “The last thing on my mind with help from parents Steven Simpson, a UNF senior gift,” Fotsch said. is retirement planning,” Bridge card debt statistics BY JOSH GORE mathematics major, said he owns But some students just don’t said. STAFF WRITER three credit cards and got his first want mom and dad watching over Talley said people continue to when he was 15, relying mostly on their finances. put it off, year after year. The recession may be ending, his parents to guide him. Kyle Bridge, junior Electronic “It’s important for students to according to some economists, But many students can’t rely media student, said he has never begin planning for their retire- but in the meantime college stu- on parents to rely on for financial had a problem with student debt ment, even when they’re still in dents are still strapped for cash. counseling and need instruction. and doesn’t think the PayPal card college,” he said. A survey conducted by “Learning about basic econom- would apply to him. But Paul Mason, chair of the the Center for Economic and ic principles is just as important “I never spend what I don’t economics department, said there Entrepreneurial Literacy re- as reading Plato and memorizing have,” Bridge said. “I don’t have are key things freshmen and all vealed that about 60 percent of the Periodic Table of Elements. a credit card, and I manage my college students should do to stay college students have credit card We need to give America’s youth debit card online closely.” financially safe. Mason said no debt, and 25 percent of college the information to succeed finan- So what if you have a little ex- student should use a credit card students have a debt in excess of cially,” said James Bowes, manag- tra money lying around and want unless they plan on paying it off $1,000. ing director for CEEL, in a press to put it somewhere safe? at the end of the month. The survey also found that release. Students interested in finan- “Students should budget all only 34 percent of students knew One way PayPal, an online cial advising should know that non-variable expenses for the the size of the federal debt. money-transferring agency, is Talley Financial Group is now of- week,” Mason said. President Obama signed the reaching out to parents and fering a free financial plan and is Then students can decide what Credit Card Accountability, teens is through a new Student available to anyone online. they want to do with rest of the Responsibility and Disclosure Account. This new account al- After completing an online money, he said. But it is very im- Act that prevents anyone under lows parents to oversee and financial questionnaire, a rep- portant for college students to 21 to obtain a credit card without manage their teenager’s account resentative will follow up with a build credit. an adult signature. as they learn to become more fi- phone call or e-mail, said Michael “The only thing worse The CARD Act will help elimi- nancially independent, said Don Talley, chief executive of Talley than no credit is bad credit,” nate some of the $15 billion paid Fotsch, vice president of PayPal. Financial Group. Mason said. “Students should every year in penalty fees, ac- Fotsch said it takes less than Talley said the program is take out a loan, put it in sav- cording to a White House press two minutes to register for the only three months old, and its ings and pay the interest.” release in May. card, and the student doesn’t have success has gained an additional Sixty-seven percent of fresh- to be present. 30 clients, but young people aren’t E-mail Josh Gore at men have at least one credit card And it was no coincidence the taking advantage of the program. [email protected].

Percent of college stu- Percent of college Percent of college stu- Percent of col- dents severely underesti- students think dents report overdrawing lege students mated how long it would Social Security will their bank account. knew the size of take to pay off a credit be gone by the the federal debt. card balance making only time they retire. the minimum payments. 69 54 34 81 Source: Center for Economic and Entrepreneurial Literacy WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2009 NEWS PAGE 7 Drink pounds away Keep your lunch money safe with iPhone: DrinkFit review UPD training, defensive practices

course,” Dean said. “It’s a very good course, but BY IAN ALBAHAE Learn how to avoid danger, know predominantly it’s geared towards women only, and WEB EDITOR it’s a very long course. We’re trying to come up with what to do when it arises on campus something that’s gender neutral and doesn’t take up Say you walked into the Boathouse and wanted to a lot of your time.” know what you could drink that would keep you on BY MAX JAEGER UPD officers will teach the class along with your diet. Well there’s an app for that. DrinkFit is an ap- STAFF WRITER Jacksonville Sheriff ’s Office patrol who are certi- plication created by Justin Cooperman to give diet-goers fied to instruct self-defense courses. the opportunity to become alcoholics while staying in Tired of wedgies? Sick of getting your milk mon- The course will be free and, though line with the diet of their choice. ey stolen? Don’t even get me started! Now it’s time to optional, UPD highly encourages it. The app itself is very simple and does not do any- learn how to steer clear of dangerous situations on The first session will be present- thing besides tell you the dietary contents of said drink. campus. ed in the residence halls for all hous- This works just fine for beer and hard liquors but will UPD has put together a safety tips and techniques ing students currently living on campus. not hold up on mixed drinks due to varying ingredients. class, which they plan to offer to everyone in hous- A second session is also in the stages of To date there are 1200+ drinks, most of which seem to ing, though the video and companion class are avail- planning. It’s an extended defense course, be beer. So all the non-beer drinkers might want to look able to anyone interested, said UPD Chief John which is basically an addition to the 15-min- elsewhere. The app itself has a very good layout and is Dean. ute defense portion of the first session. easy enough to navigate sober – drunk, you might have The primary class will be about an hour and will The goal of this second session is to teach stu- some issues reading the text and navigating the menus. include a short video, a PowerPoint presentation dents additional defensive moves in case they ever With all the digging through the app store that and about 15 minutes of self-defense instruction. had to get out of a dangerous situation. I did, this is the only app that gives you the dietary The video will star none other than It has not been scheduled yet, though Dean said information not required by the companies to provide Dean himself, and in it he will intro- they will do so around the needs of those interested. you. While most users will find this app useless, there duce students to Jacksonville and UNF. “I would definitely take the classes, because is always a market for anything that claims it can help He will also give a quick breakdown of the Duval there’s nothing better than knowing how to kick you stay on a diet. For the average college student who county crime rate. some butt,” said UNF sophomore public relations does not try to fight the Freshman 15, there are plenty A UPD officer will then go over a PowerPoint pre- major Andrea Meador. of apps out there that tell you how to make drinks and sentation which offers safety tips for living on cam- Most men agreed they too would take the class, how to play drinking games. pus, including smart ways to park late at night and though UNF freshman education major William I suggest saving your money, and just enjoy the drink avoid putting oneself in a precarious situation. Wilson was unsure. you have at hand. Drinking is a time to relax, not a time Dean also promised some dating tips to be thrown “I don’t know if I would take the classes, but to worry about how many calories or carbohydrates are in right before the officers get physical. I think it is a good idea, especially in this day and in your hand and how that is going to affect your waist, “In the last part of the class – about 15 minutes – age,” Wilson said. hips, head or whatever body part annoys you most. we actually have a hands-on, physical session where UPD has not set a specific date or time we get everybody to stand, pair up and say, ‘OK. A for either session. They are currently in the E-mail Ian Albahae at person comes up from behind you, and they grab end stages of producing the first session and [email protected]. you like this … what’s one of the best ways to get will announce the dates to the public soon. away from them?” Dean said. The second session will almost certain- Though the physical portion only lasts ly happen, though Dean said they are main- a few minutes, Dean hopes it will pique ly focusing on finalizing the first session. students’ interests enough to get them The Spinnaker will keep you informed when UPD to attend the second training session. releases dates and times for all sessions. UPD plans to host the second class in conjunction with the Women’s Center. However, it is open to men E-mail Max Jaeger at as well. [email protected]. “There used to be a program here called RAD, or Rape Aggression Defense, which is a rape defense CLAST exam dissolves in response to state budget cuts, requirement still alive

Students can no longer take Associate of Arts or bachelor’s degree the cost of tuition in order to take these re- from a public college or university. quired courses and pass them with at least “This very well may CLAST; only scores from ACT, The state budget cuts acted as the cata- a 2.5 GPA as opposed to just $25,” Stake SAT will satisfy CLAS lyst that triggered this change, according said. affect graduation to Office of Academic Testing Coordinator An English score of 21 or above on the Heather Stake. Enhanced ACT satisfies the language skills dates.” BY KIM NELSON “It was nice to know that if I couldn’t and essay portion of the CLAS require- ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR squeeze in that math course that I failed to ment, while a score of 22 satisfies the read- Heather Stake, take until junior year, I could pop in the ac- ing portion. Coordinator for the Ever get that pesky CLAS hold on your ademic testing center with a small amount Rather than take the ACT, an SAT-1 ver- Office of Academic Testing myWings account because you avoided of money, hopefully pass the exam and be bal score of at least 500 can be achieved to taking those general education math or able to satisfy the standard,” UNF educa- satisfy the English sector of the CLAS. English courses early on, and now you’re tion major alumni Kelli Jenkins said. As far as the mathematics sector goes, an upperclassman? The CLAS requirement is made up of a student must score a 21 or above in math You just figured your smart self would four areas of proficiency: essay, English on the Enhanced ACT or a quantitative dates. Students assumed they could just pop into the academic testing center, whip language skills, reading and mathematics. score of 500 or above on the SAT-1, accord- CLAST out of that college algebra course out $25 and opt out of performing well in In order to fulfill these requisites, a student ing to the UNF CLAS guidelines available they avoided taking, and now it’s their se- that full-semester course by testing out of must earn a cumulative GPA of 2.5 in six online. nior year, and they haven’t met the require- it, right? semester hours of both math and English Since Aug. 1984, the CLAST has been ad- ments,” Stake said. Starting this fall, this CLAST op- courses. ministered to all undergraduate students Stake hinted that the re-implementation will no longer be available. As an alternative, high ACT and SAT enrolled in state post-secondary institution of the CLAST exam is not in Florida’s However, the CLAS re- scores can satisfy the CLAS requirement, tions as an alternative method, but effec- Institutions’ near future. quirement still exists. although these tests are significantly more tive July 1, the exam has been dissolved. “I can’t see this option being reinstated An acronym for College Language expensive than the CLAST exam once was. However, scores earned prior to July 1 for at least“ a year or two,” Stake said. Academic Skills, the Florida Legislature “Students paying out-of-pocket for their will still be recognized as valid, according has required students to satisfy this re- education will have to either come up with to fldoe.org. “E-mail Kim Nelson at quirement in order to be awarded an the funds for the more expensive testing or “This very well may affect graduation [email protected]. PAGE 8 NEWS WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2009 Shooting at local pub shakes up UNF regulars

Young victim brandishing nail Jeff Roach said, a worker at Zombie gun leads to Shantytown Pub Bikes, the co-op next door. He was ou- side of the bar when he heard the shots. manager’s deadly response “It was what had to happen for the bar,” Roach said. BY APRIL SCHULHAUSER Allison Sakiotis, a UNF senior English ASSISTANT FEATURES EDITOR major, said she heard the shots from outside of the pub while she was heading One man died Aug. 25 from multiple home and mistook them for fireworks. gun-shot wounds after an incident during Detective Edwin Cayenne of JSO is the early morning hours at Shantytown working on the case. He confirmed the Pub, a popular historic Springfield pub victim was declared deceased at Shands frequented by touring and local bands and Jacksonville Medical Center, yet the inci- UNF student spectators. dent is currently under investigation, so John Lee, 20, walked into the no further comment was given. pub, pointing a .22 caliber nail gun Earvin James Sr., Lee’s step-father, told

at the manager and customers. First Coast News Lee was about to be a fa- BECA GRIM | SPINNAKER Thinking it was a robbery attempt, a ther and planned to marry his girlfriend. manager of Shantytown shot and killed Owners Marianne Purcell and Ian Lee with a .45 caliber handgun, according Ranne opened Shantytown in 2006 on 22 to First Coast News. West Sixth St. near Main Street. Ranne Three or four shots were fired af- was contacted but provided no comment. ter the victim came in, said Erik “Last night was simply a matter of self- Reeder, a UNF junior philosophy major. defense … The news is trying to spin this A typical, low-key evening at the neighborhood pub, Shantytown. He was inside of Shantytown with into a shooting in a bar between patrons, about three other people and a bartender and that is simply not the case,”according The pub’s sporadic art decorations and Provost was shot and paralyzed when the man walked in. to Urban Jacksonville Weekly blog, an haphazard fencing invites a mixed, yet outside the pub after attempting to deter a “[The victim] was carrying some- online news blog forum, fellow bartender consistent crowd of regulars and robbery, according to the Times-Union. thing, but I wasn’t really looking,” said John H said. Springfield newbies. Unique attributes “It was brutal,” Roach said of Tuesday Reeder, who later gave a statement to the Referred to as the “Best New Bar such as a 10-foot gorilla mural, greet visi- morning’s occurances. “But, you couldn’t Jacksonville Sheriff ’s Office. in Jacksonville” according to Urban tors at the door, setting Shantytown apart cast it in a bad light for the bar.” There was yelling, and the shots fired Jacksonville, the bar’s $2 beer specials, from other Jacksonville bars, stools and silenced the music, Reeder said. live shows and special events draw in taps. E-mail April Schulhauser at “The [victim] was threatening the bar-hoppers, music junkies and thirsty A previous shooting took place at [email protected]. bar and the well-being of the patrons,” UNF students from around Jacksonville. Shantytown June 16, 2008. Thomas

ADVERTISEMENT WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2009 NEWS PAGE 9 Freshmen welcomed at UNF Showcase Freshmen and faculty “meeted and greeted” each other Aug. 22 at the UNF Showcase, which was a part of the Week of Welcome festivities.

“We’ve met some really cool people so far, and I’m really pumped about my comparative religion course.” Chastaney Wittle, Freshman, psychology major

“The campus is so nice, and the weather is so warm, much like the people.”

Frederick Thorell, Junior, Business Admin- istration

“I’m most excited about being in “History of Rock and Roll!”

Nate Mullen, Freshman

“What drew me to UNF was the

smaller Campus.” CHAD SMITH, MIKE TOMASSONI, ERIK TANNER, KIM NELSON | SPINNAKER

Audrey Knights, Freshman, elementary education,

“So far so good, I’m excited to see what the next four months holds for me here in Florida.” Alex Fouchet, Communications international student from France PAGE 10 DISCOURSE WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2009 Complacent citizens destroy Earth MIKE TOMASSONI | SPINNAKER

Initiate green initiatives, show Mother Earth some love, do your part, live greener

She was here before we were, and have been caught exporting electronic syringes, condoms and soiled diapers, from the aircraft. Instead of recover- we can’t be here without her. waste to developing countries, who according to the Environment Agency. ing valuable scrap metal, the Navy No, not God. A larger issue than eventually got paid to keep quiet, If you’ve ever been to Brazil, or even has already spent 6.4 million dollars that. while their natural resources were seen pictures of her beauty, you can in preparing the scuttling, according Your Earth. She is being trampled hidden under our garbage. truly visualize the travesty that is to the Basal Action Network, a not-for- on by your carbon footprint, and she Do you know where your old cell currently taking place. profit which confronts “the global en- needs our help. phones and computers go? You might Why isn’t federal money spent on vironmental injustice and economic President Delaney even admitted in consider the possibility of user scientific research to find more pure inefficiency of toxic trade,” according an interview published in last week’s responsibility when you consider the sources of energy? Instead it’s be- to its Web site. paper that UNF has not been noted as amount of toxins. For example: mer- ing wasted trying to rectify the small An average American creates 56 a “green” school. cury contained in the circuit boards governments of countries with huge tons of waste annually, according to No, that’s not immaturity. Take one under the keyboard gives you your amounts of oil. Algae and hemp are the Clean Air Council. And if you’re moment to peel your eyes from your very window to the World Wide Web. suspected to produce biofuels, derived not convinced yet that every little bit computer screen and look outside. And sorry, but toxins don’t just disap- from renewable biological resources. counts, then where do you even find The color green has become so much pear after they’re hidden in a white If more effort was put toward such purpose in life? We think the fact more apparent since corporations trash bag. technological innovations, we could that you still get up in the morning is have decided to come together to fight Britain has been getting most of be fueling the world forward, instead proof enough that you think your ac- against our blackening waters and the publicity lately for trying to dump of only depleting our natural resourc- tions matter. And that’s a good thing. smoggy air. suspected toxic waste in developing es. So go spend one dollar on a reus- Being green is so easy to do, yet countries; when caught, the waste Little has been said of Sen. John able bag, or better yet, find an old, so easy to overlook. This is because is returned to Britain. Eighty-nine McCain’s plans to sink the retired large bag no one is using anymore throwing a plastic bottle into the containers of hazardous debris conve- aircraft carrier, USS Forrestal, and and reuse it. See where a green life trash is much easier than recycling, niently labeled “Recyclable Plastic,” the subsequent environmental effects. takes you! Hopefully it’s forward and and after all, it’s not illegal. Or is it? were sent to Brazil from Britain Aug. Not all the Polychlorinated Biphenyls, not backward. Since way before it was whispered 21. environmental pollutants, nor toxic about by the media, U.S. companies In reality, the containers held used paints are expected to be removed WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2009 DISCOURSE PAGE 11 Culture of torture undermines US moral standing The Bush administration’s torturing methods are un-American, Obama needs to look backwards Awarded first place for Best of Show in 2005 and second place for Best of Show in 2008 at still a malignant tumor on the po- the National College Media Convention Josh Fredrickson by the Associated Collegiate Press. inematic brutality virtuoso litical and philosophical anatomy of C Senior Staffer Quentin Tarantino scored a box office what used to be the world’s greatest Awarded second place for Best College Newspaper in example of democracy. 2007 Better College Newspaper Contest windfall this weekend with the re- by the Florida College Press Assocation. lease of his Nazi-slaying, World War As Sen. John McCain — himself II flick, “Inglorious Basterds.” the victim of torture as a prisoner of Spinnaker Staff I was among the throngs of movie- war in Vietnam — has said, “It’s not goers that propelled Tarantino to the in inhumane and morally vacuous about who they are. It’s about who we highest grossing opening weekend of behavior. are.” The line between who we are Editor in Chief James Cannon his illustrious career. “Inglourious Over the past several years, the and who they are is blurred when we Layout Editor Dan Rosemund Basterds” depicts a rugged and venge- U.S. has been shrouded in a fog of violate the Geneva Conventions and Art Director Mike Tomassoni ful band of Jewish-American guer- moral darkness. Our government has throw our democratic values out the terrorized in the name of preventing Business Manager Klajdi Stratoberdha rilla warriors who equal, and in some window. cases exceed, the cruelty of their Nazi terrorism. With the recent release of formerly News Editor Rebecca McKinnon adversaries. Using methods the Bush admin- classified CIA documents which Features Editor Beca Grimm The film was quintessential istration called “enhanced inter- describe in depressing detail the Sports Editor John Weidner Tarantino: a zany, carnage-fraught rogation techniques,” what those misdeeds of the previous administra- Graphic Designer Chad Smith frenzy, not for the weak at heart. burdened with sanity and scruples tion when it comes to detainee treat- call “torture,” the U.S. systematically ment, the current administration’s Copy Editor Ryan Thompson Although I will freely admit that I thoroughly enjoyed the silver screen subjected “enemy combatants” to Department of Justice has opened a Web Editor Ian Albahae slugfest, I am compelled to offer this indecent, indefensible and ultimately preliminary investigation into who Senior Staffer Josh Fredrickson one caveat: The film’s portrayal of ineffective interrogation practices is responsible for orchestrating and Photo Editor Erik Tanner torture as a successful method for such as waterboarding, sleep depriva- carrying out these abuses. Asst. Web Editor Peter Nguyen gathering information from one’s tion, noise bombardment and a litany President Barack Obama has said of other sordid exercises. that while the Bush torture years Asst. News Editor Kim Nelson enemies is as fictitious as the film’s historically challenged (but entertain- Unlike the movies, these tech- have tainted America’s standing in Asst. Features Editor April Schulhauser ing) denouement. niques, which we now know included the world community and under- Asst. Sports Editor Heather Furey “Inglourious Basterds” isn’t the mock executions, threats of murder- mined her moral authority, we should Advertising Manager Michael Kent first, nor, I am certain, will it be the ing or sexually assaulting detainee “look forward and not backwards.” I family members and slamming beg to differ. Asst. Ad Manager Kristen Montalto last example of Hollywood manifest- ing the myth that dismembering, prisoners into walls, have rendered If there are no repercussions for Ad Sales John Prince electrocuting or inflicting some other dubious intelligence and have not these heinous actions, if there is no Staff Writers Josh Gore form of physical or psychological suf- prevented terrorism. repudiation of them, then we will Angela Passafaro To the contrary, counterterrorism have offered tacit approval of their Max Jaeger fering forces the bad guys to talk. The problem with the vicious experts have concluded that these implementation. We must be un- Distributor John Prince vignettes of torture shown on tele- tactics have served to further the equivocal: Torture is antithetical to Adviser John Timpe vision programs like “24” or films spread of anti-American sentiment American values, and if you torture, Printer Central Florida such as “Taken” and “Inglourious as a recruitment tool to galvanize the you will be held accountable. Publishing Basterds,” is that they feed into the enemy. But that’s not even the point. We must remind the world, and v v v fallacy that when facing an inhumane Even if torture worked in reality the ourselves, who we are. We are the and morally vacuous enemy, it’s way it does in former Vice President United States of America. We do not Student Union, Bldg. 58, E room 2209 okay — even laudable — to engage Dick Cheney’s wet dreams, it’s still torture. 1 UNF Drive immoral, it’s still un-American, it’s E-mail Josh Fredrickson at Jacksonville, FL 32224 [email protected].

Phone: 904.620.2727 Do you feel safe going out to pubs and bars in Jacksonville? Fax: 904.620.3924 www.unfspinnaker.com “Absolutely. I feel like the establishments I frequent keep an eye out for their beloved patrons. And plus, I’ve got my mase for the walk to the car.” -Beca Grimm, Features Editor

“Nobody messes with me when I go out. I roll 10-deep, and if anybody Notable and Quotable starts some static I give them the speech. Take heed.” “A government big enough -Josh Fredrickson, Senior Staffer to give you everything you want is strong enough to take everything you have.” -Thomas Jefferson “Well, I’m not bullet-proof, but if anyone slips me a mickey, I got two words: chastity belt.” UNFSPINNAKER -Max Jaeger, Staff Writer

“Not particularly. But my safety is also in my control, so I try to make a .COM conscious effort to go out in groups so we can watch out for each other.” -April Schulhauser, Assistant Features Editor PAGE 12 DISCOURSE WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2009

Millitant athiests worse than zealots Correction: In the Aug. 19 edition, the article “Float through the Fountains in five-story oasis, leave only for class,” incorrectly stated that “Bob’s Diner” contained a restaurant. It does, however, have an area where residents can bring food in to dine. You don’t have to believe but must have respect

Correction: In the Aug. 19 edition, the article “Blow-up fun at annual Week of Welcome,” Nietzsche fa- Max Jaeger incorrectly stated the Student Union dedication was Aug. 27. The grand opening of the Student mously said, “God is union is Aug. 27. Staff Writer dead.” Of course, no one knows what he meant, and anyone ADVERTISEMENT who claims to is a jerk. Regardless, the phrase and others of men’s and (more importantly, similar sentiment are con- though often overlooked) stantly taken out of context women’s genitals clean and by one of the largest groups healthy, thereby increasing of atheists, agnostics and the their reproductive viability non-religious: college stu- and the continuation of our dents. petty race. I am not a religious person. Many atheists cite dogma I don’t care if there is an old, as one of religion’s biggest bearded white guy, a pantheon detractions. In truth, the of anthropomorphic deities or reason religion doesn’t always a good ole fashioned spaghetti work is the fact that humans monster presiding over us, but are participating in it. Jesus what I do care about is having never advocated the crusades a little reverence. or the Spanish Inquisition, Not only was religion an and Mohammed never con- evolutional necessity through- doned suicide bombings and out history, it provides a throwing acid on women’s fac- moral framework which is in es. Sure Hinduism required a most cases very sound. All strict and sometimes iniqui- the major religions and many tous social hierarchy, but that of the minor ones — if that is is necessary in any society even a fair way to differenti- (money plays a similar role in ate among them — advocate most places), so let’s call that peace, love and a morality one a wash. The point is that that is generally beneficial to man is responsible for ruin- humanity. Still many in our ing what should be a sound generation, certainly more institution, meanwhile the than in generations past, go institution is doing its best to out of their way to attack cleanse humanity. religion as archaic, dogmatic Religion is the ultimate or just plain stupid. coping mechanism. It allows I saw a picture depicting people to take comfort in the the New York skyline with fact that we cannot control twin towers still intact. A everything. We can let go and caption read “a world with- allow fate or the notion of a out religion.” To conflate a god with a “master plan” to tiny subset of one religion account for that which we (over-zealous Muslims) with cannot control. Priests, sha- the other six, or so, billion men or whatever you like have religious folks on earth is the been a constant source of pinnacle of ignorance. Our strength for people around the clever photo-shopper clearly world. They can heal the one didn’t think about what the thing modern medicine never world would really be like will: the soul. without religion. There would So before you roll your probably have been no New eyes at those misogynistic York skyline to make such a Muslims who make their snarky remark about. women wear hijabs (fun fact: For instance, Muslims use most Muslim women take the left hand for unpleasant pride in the act) or jeer at one tasks, such as cleaning them- of the preachers on the Green, selves or going to the bath- take a moment to consider the room and their right hand for benefits of religion, then keep pleasant tasks like eating. In your mouth closed and keep a world of antibiotics, such a walking. No one cares how practice seems dogmatic, but enlightened you are without before we understood how God anyways. disease spread, that dogma had serious benefits. E-mail Max Jaeger at Similarly, male circumci- [email protected]. sion is a sort of dated practice, but before 1900 it kept WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2009 EXPRESSIONS PAGE 13 Local recording studio challenges the ‘Big Four’

When major label dinosaurs go extinct, Skinny Records’s dino skull logo will be all that’s left CLARK HAWKINS | SPINNAKER CLARK HAWKINS | SPINNAKER

Appropriately retro mood lighting hangs playfully amidst the studio’s bunker-like setting. Skinny Records’s dino skull, in all its glory, tattoed on Tom’s arm.

BY MAX JAEGER feet in la brea tar.” two from St. Augustine — released albums by Fugazi, and is always assisting Essex when STAFF WRITER Jacksonville has been a musi- Alligator and Vicious Fishes (Minor Threat). They had formed recording for the bands they are cal hub for some time with ma- — and one from Gainesville: bands in high school but wanted in together, Timecat and Gnarly The music industry is chang- jor label successes such as Limp Diet Cokeheads. Skinny artists to take it further than just play- by Nature. Baxter’s roommate ing in a big way. Our generation is Bizkit, Yellowcard and the Red include local favorites Robin ing live shows. came up with a cheap and effec- witness to a metamorphosis; the Jumpsuit Apparatus — yeah, I Rütenberg, Gnarly By Nature, “We didn’t really have the con- tive way of printing disc sleeves focus is shifting from big record threw up a little bit in my mouth, All You Can Eat and Timecat. nections or the money to record. for Timecat and GbN. deals and industry backing to a too — but beneath the commer- Skinny artists’ styles range So we decided to do it ourselves. “We just use rubber stamps,” more do-it-yourself approach. cial exterior, something else has from guttural skate-punk of Tom started saving up his money Baxter said. “It’s easy and cheap. The Internet offers musicians crawled out of Duval’s primordial Gnarly By Nature to the folksy and bought a couple of mics,” Plus the cardboard sleeves are all the ability to disperse their music ooze. crooning of Robin Rütenberg Baxter said. made from recycled materials.” in ways undreamed of 20 years In a clandestine, painted cave At the helm of Skinny Records The first recording was a four Singer-songwriter Rütenberg ago, and professional caliber re- somewhere off of Southside — is senior deaf education major song EP showcasing West Palm used the same technique on cording equipment is becoming OK, it’s a public storage unit, but Tom Essex. He began recording Beach punk band FSPolluter. her recent release, “Kitten and more and more affordable for the the walls still are drawn upon — in high school through his make- Now armed with a Presonus a Ferris Wheel.” The acoustic average musician. Skinny Records is re-inventing shift Bare Bones Records in or- FireBox, a copy of Logic (a pow- balladeer, whose album was re- Compound that with a general the wheel, in a good way. Despite der to record the two-piece band erful recording program) and leased at CD Connection Aug. 23, distaste for the way record com- the name, there is nothing weak The Skinnies which he formed an arsenal of communal amps, believes the Jacksonville music panies do business, and you’ve or malnourished about the effort. with label co-founder Dan Baxter, microphones and instruments, scene is starving for recogni- got the indie music movement. Instead the label offers listeners a UNF senior sociology major. Essex is able to make studio- tion and hopes her release and The prehistoric music industry the skinny — the truth, the low- Baxter and Essex grew up quality recordings at a fraction Skinny Records in general will can’t possibly compete with the down — on local music. together in South Florida and of the price, while maintaining bring local music to the forefront speed of the indie movement and This independent label has were first inspired to record by control unavailable in profes- of Jacksonville’s art scene. is, as NoFx would put it, “three over 20 bands from Jacksonville, indie label Dischord (which has sional studios. “Tom has such an awesome, “Anybody can do this in any intimate little recording label,” city,” Essex said. “They can just buy Rütenberg said. “I got to hand- a good mic, a good preamp and just stamp the sleeves with him and download a recording program.” choose the art and artist fea- On top of recording and pro- tured on the packaging. There’s moting Skinny bands, Tom plays so much of me in there, and various instruments in six of the that’s something I couldn’t get label’s acts. with a big label.” Many bands share members, The album is available on and if a certain act needs help in the Skinny Records MySpace an area, other members of the label (http://www.myspace.com/ are there to lend a hand, and not al- skinnyrecordings) and should ways musically. be available on Rütenberg’s “It’s the collective effort of MySpace (http://www.myspace. everyone working together,” com/robinrutenberg) soon. Essex said. Other upcoming releases in- “Everyone has something to con- clude Gnarly by Nature’s “Sloppy tribute whether somebody is a good Sevens,” a seven-song record writer, or a good photographer or which is to be released on, you somebody is a graphic designer. For guessed it, 7” vinyl. It will be instance, we needed to find a viola Skinny Records’s first vinyl re- CLARK HAWKINS | SPINNAKER player. I recorded this band, [The] lease, Baxter said. Great Working, and they happened Care to catch it some of this to have a viola player who was will- creative camaraderie in action? ing to be on Rütenberg’s album Rütenberg is slated to bring her for two tracks. Clark [Hawkins, folksy fun to Five Points Coffee and of Exaybachay and Sir Real] is on Spice Aug. 25. Admission is free. there too, because we needed an E-mail Max Jaeger awesome lead guitarist.” [email protected]. Practice begins for John Clark Hawkins and Addison Johnson. Baxter helps when he can and PAGE 14 EXPRESSIONS WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2009 Multi-genre band reaches new level of musical cleverness ska, Latin, country and blues. “We like Rush a lot [laughs]. If you listen to our music, you can see how they have influenced our progressive roots,” Plaza said. If you could peel your eyes away from Leigh’s incessant jit- terbugs, windmills and hand-jiv- ing to focus on the less-colorful males, you would be blown away by Rivas’s ability on his six-string bass guitar and Plaza’s incred- ible picking on his lead guitar. Enriquez’s drumming blended seamlessly with the set and Vega’s jazz saxophone got the whole crowd a-stirring on more than one occasion. “We consider ourselves to just be confusing, like, organized cha- os really,” Leigh said. Leigh’s vocal quality was sub par only due to the fact that her vintage crooner-style micro- phone wasn’t nearly loud enough, and the instruments tended to drown out her powerful chords. Although, she came through on several tracks quite clearly.

PHOTO COURTESY OF JOSEPH SCHUCK PHOTO COURTESY The night transitioned into a Michelle Leigh scats her way into the crowds’ hearts Aug. 20 at Springfield’s Doozer’s Pub. dance party nonetheless, until it bloomed into a full-fledged scene BY KIM NELSON Leading lady Michelle Leigh, been performing at kids’ birth- Taylor Vega on saxophone and of traveling kids exploring the ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR petite in stature and dripping day parties and doing various flute developed their particular flip side of moshing. The air was with sex appeal, was all done up. things that used her voice as her sound. When Leigh combined hot and sticky, but the flavor of Surviving as a bona fide Complete with soft curls, bobby skill. Posting herself up on the her reverence for the stage with jazz, sensuality and hip-rotating “theme band” these days is quite pins, a screaming-red polka-dot Craigslist classifieds as a singer the stupendous musicality of infused the sweat dripping off of the feat – unless it’s wizard rock, dress that had no qualms about looking for work, she was event- the others, they ended up with every individual. and then, well, that’s a whole dif- hugging her curves, cat-eye eye- fully found and recruited into a a high-energy dance band being After the swing-riot ceased, ferent story. liner and her dancing shoes, musical collaboration with four fueled by unclouded musicians Ever So Klever generously hand- Fully embracing power-swing Leigh was ready for her doo-wop other fellows that is now known and a ‘40s aesthetic. ed out their first debut album, in sound, lyric and gimmick to commence. as Ever So Klever. But to think this band is lim- “BANG TWANG BOOM,” to the alike, Miami-based group Ever Originally from Chicago, The foundation of the band ited to scatting and simple lyrics entire crowd. Now that’s much So Klever sucked the regulars at Leigh has been involved in resides in Miami, where affluent would be a travesty. After the vo- hotter than “Calypso Heat Wave.” Main Street’s Doozer’s Pub out musical theater from a young musicians Rich Plaza on lead cals are peeled away, you are left of the shanty setting and into the age. Prior to uniting with her guitar, Aimiel Rivas on bass, with immaculate traces of not E-mail Kim Nelson at 1957 set of “Calypso Heat Wave.” musical comrades, she had Joel Enriquez on drums and only swing but rockabilly, jazz, [email protected]. The fox is always on the hunt for his hen, the malt tastes better with toffee Beer of the Month: Old Speckled Hen

BY KIM NELSON folkloric-sounding draft beer… dry finish and nothing but an en- Birmingham (England not ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR let me introduce you to Old chanting aftertaste, I was sold. Alabama, guys), it’s been sug- Speckled Hen. This fine English bitter (a gested that this beer has turned Immediately after being as- Owning a rich amber color British word for pale ale) was into a major success. signed the coveted and newly and smelling of something first brewed to celebrate the 50th Available in bottles, cans implemented “Beer of the fruity in nature, my initial reac- anniversary of the MG car fac- and kegs, this niche ale claims Month” review for Expressions, tion was pleasant. Served up in tory in Abingdon, Oxfordshire. itself to be “a not so traditional I went straight to the research a curvy glass mug, I slowly took Apparently, according to their English ale” and boy, do I be- phase of things. After pinpoint- my first sip. Web site, there was an old MG lieve it. So, if you’re 21 and get ing exactly where I wanted to At first I was surprised by car which was used as the fac- repulsed by the idea of drinking execute the taste-testing, I head- how light it tasted. Compared to tory run around. Bud Light, give this one a whirl, ed to Riverside’s dearest gastro- its almost red hue, I assumed it The workers would park the just don’t let it whirl you. pub, Kickback’s. would pack more of a punch, but endearing MG Featherweight E-mail Kim Nelson at Following getting seated and this just seemed to add to the al- Fabric Saloon beside the paint [email protected]. looking up at an overwhelm- lure of the beer as whole. Once I shop where its fate was being ing dry-erase board with more acclimated myself to the flavor- sprinkled with paint. This car than 60 beers on draft and more gist, I was able to more precisely popularly became known as EDITOR’S NOTE: than 280 bottled beers to boot, I dissect each individual element ‘Owld Speckl’d Un.’ Eventually This story is intended for read- had some eliminating to do. My in the overall flavor design. this was slightly adapted into ers that are 21 and older. The server was very helpful in rec- Rich with toffee and malt fla- the more generic name of “Old Spinnaker is in no way, shape ommending something interest- vors, the first flavors you will Speckled Hen” once the beer or color advocating alcohol ing for me to try. taste, the sip concludes with a was brought to light. use by anyone under 21. This While my palette is not ex- tad bit of bitterness located on Dubbed on several occa- piece aims to solely report actly mature yet, I do enjoy all the back of the tongue which sions as a superb beer in the one staff member’s (who will types of beers, light or dark, bit- juxtaposes quite nicely with the Independent, as well as hav- always be 21 or older) account ter or sweet, fruity or chocolaty. lingering hints of old-fashioned ing a gastropub named after of a particular beverage. We finally settled on a kooky, toffee. Laced with a surprisingly it located in Sutton Coldfield, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2009 EXPRESSIONS PAGE 15 Man treks the country for cancer awareness Jim Hickey recently passed through Jacksonville, received $1,000 donation from Jaguars’ coach

BY APRIL SCHULHAUSER ASSISTANT FEATURES EDITOR There have been times during Hickey said. Case in point. While they were education junior, said there is Hickey’s venture that he’s been He has also been growing his talking, a passenger from a pass- much UNF students can learn If the task before you holds down to less than a dollar to sup- hair out since 2006 to be donated ing vehicle threw a full bottle of from Hickey. no challenges or opposition, how port his journey. Since he started to cancer patients, and it is now Dr. Pepper at the walkers. “[Walking as a fundraiser] is worthy does the outcome seem? his walk in Charlotte, N.C. on 15 inches long. UNF has also recognized the a way to make a visual statement Being a man with innate persever- July 1, 2008, Hickey has perse- So far, 99 different homes, opportunity every individual has while your fighting for a cure,” ance, Jim Hickey’s plight proves vered through monstrous road- all strangers, have opened their said Turner. even the most noble causes can be blocks, such as the passing of his doors, providing Hickey with Sigma Alpha Epsilon at met with hostile resistance. mother in November and develop- a place to stay on his journey. College of Charleston has sup- After walking 577 miles on ing walking pneumonia. Hickey keeps a journal and “It’s kind of cool ported Hickey on his walk, and his fourth attempt to walk across Hickey dedicates this specific plans to write a book about his he hopes to make connections America, to raise funds for can- journey to the memory of his journey when he’s finished. when people call with UNF’s chapter in the fu- cer and cystic fibrosis research, mother, his father whom he lost to A mile-long symbolic cancer ture. Hickey almost had to end his walk prostate cancer and a 12-year-old and cystic fibrosis walk took you a hero, even With 577 miles down, Hickey in Jacksonville or take a detour to girl named Victoria who was diag- place Aug. 7 with Hooters staff still has many more to go until Gainesville due to a lack of sup- nosed with cystic fibrosis. from the Jacksonville Landing though I don’t think he reaches his final destination port. Yet after a chance meeting “She became one of my he- accompanying Hickey. in Los Angeles. with Jaguar Coach Jack Del Rio, roes,” said Hickey. “She doesn’t “For cancer research, we are of myself that way.” “If there’s one gift we all a donation of $1,000 enabled him want anyone to feel sorry for her more than happy to be involved,” have, it’s the ability to make a to keep trekking. — she wants a cure.” Hooters General Manager Eric Jim Hickey, difference in someone else’s life. From his previous attempts, While Hickey serves as an in- Miller said. “What he’s doing is Cancer Activist I just don’t recommend walking he’s grown accustomed to the spiration to those fighting life- a well-worthy cause.” across the U.S. But once I took pain of walking with a 50-pound threatening illnesses and their During a mile-long walk with that first step, it was too late. backpack and having objects families, the cycle continues as he Hooters employees in Nashville, to fight cancer through walking. There was no turning back,” thrown at him from vehicles. draws his motivation from those Hickey was explaining to a man- Relay for Life is an annual event Hickey said. But he’s also been amazed by the for whom he walks. ager how he’s had people in cars which raises awareness and funds compassion and support shown “It’s kind of cool when people throw items at him, and he’s for cancer research. by strangers who believe in him call you a hero, even though I almost been hit by a car a few Kelly Turner, the chair for E-mail April Schulhauser at and his cause. don’t think of myself that way,” times. Relay for Life and elementary [email protected]. ADVERTISEMENT “ PAGE 16 EXPRESSIONS WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2009

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BY APRIL SCHULHAUSER Maverick, named by Hobbs, cannot ASSISTANT FEATURES EDITOR fly as his feathers are in poor condition, according to Dr. Andrew Teare at the While running at Blue Cypress Park Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens. July 28, a UNF student and alumna came Due to his extremely long nails, ready across a damaged and distressed osprey, acceptance of food and overall unusual huddled near the boardwalk over the St. behavior, “There is at least a possibility Johns River. he’s been in captivity before,” Teare said. “The buzzards looked like they were “He doesn’t show a strong fear of people.” waiting for it to die,” said Michael Hobbs, In Florida, it is illegal to hold an os- a business management senior. prey captive unless you have a Wildlife This intimidating predator soon be- Rehabilitation License, yet the source of his came the prey as the buzzards nearby unusual personality remains a mystery. watched his pitiful struggle with vo- If all goes well, Maverick will be racious anticipation. The osprey was sent to the flight cage in St. Petersburg, too injured to fight back as Hobbs and when his feathers grow back. alumna Allie Yocum transported him to “I fully expect him to be releasable the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens’ ani- within the next few weeks,” said Teare. mal hospital, River Branch Foundation “Hopefully.” Animal Medical Center. “I looked at its claws and they were the E-mail April Schulhauser at size of fingers. I was like, ‘I’m really glad [email protected].

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As the sun moves past your Biology, sociology, anthro- It’s going to be hot. You You are typically gentle, 10th house of something, pology, philosophy, English, are in the Sunshine State, patient-minded and sym- you may be pressured into business, criminal justice, we are on flat ground and pathetic. However, if a being a part of everyone’s public relations? Cap, this is we are south of the South. slacker in Building S wish- everything. We’re talking not a time to randomly open Stop expecting your make- es to borrow your reading study groups, ice-cream so- a page of the course catalog up to stick, you to smell responses for LIT 2000, cials, that party on Kernan, with your eyes closed and like a peach or for the do not cave! Yes, a help- that protest on the Green, settle out a decision. On the rain to even be the least ing hand is always nice, Nov. 23 - Dec. 21 that free movie at the Regal. Dec. 22 - Jan. 20 flip-side, you may be feeling Jan. 21 - Feb. 19 bit refreshing. Invest in a Feb. 19 - March 20 but you must stand up for You could regret it if you like that field you have thermos to keep your wa- yourself. No matter how let a chance slip on by, but been pursuing since middle ter frigid, and pray that badly you want to make understand that you will have many more school is no longer relative to who you are “fall” will be in the air before the add/ friends, Pisces, you do not want to go be- chances to participate in it all, eventually. inside. You’ll figure it out in due time. drop period ends, Aquarius. friending someone of this nature. PAGE 18 EXPRESSIONS WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2009 Dish of pastry-pop served up by a dish herself Ingrid Michaelson’s latest release, “Everybody,” requires no spoonfull of sugar to help it go down

BY APRIL SCHULHAUSER you not just want to bob your ASSISTANT FEATURES EDITOR head, but pretend for just one moment you’re Michaelson her- A lullaby soft enough to sink self, while singing karaoke and your baby teeth into, yet still sexy rocking the air guitar. With the enough to leave you wanting a lov- familiarity of Jewel and the senti- er to share each track with, Ingrid ment of the last days of summer, Michaelson’s new modern-day Michaelson’s voice would shame record slipped its way on a shelf any synthesizer. near you Tuesday, Aug. 25. “Baby, you’ve got the sort Love notes sent to of laugh that waters me/ And “Everybody,” and rightly titled makes me grow tall and strong so, each song change reveals this and flattens me/ I find you stun- young artist’s wide range, al- ning/ But you are running me lowing her to create a complete down/ My love’s too big for you, choir with one voicebox. my love.” Michaelson gets more “I don’t believe in anything real with her audience than her but myself,” repeats the first line roommates, telling tales of love of the first track, as Michaelson that can simultaneously build introduces herself again to her and destroy. followers as a steadfast musician While some musicians and with a fresh twist. rockers might only whisper si- Her guitar thrashings make lently to a significant other, “I’m COURTESY OF CABIN 24 RECORDS. COURTESY Young musician Michaelson’s carefree attitude is appropriately displayed by her style and accented by her sound.

indie,” Michaelson wears this Released by Cabin 24 Records, to fall victim to, or whenever brand with the pride of a family the label she founded, Michaelson someone just needs a good laugh. crest. Not afraid to go in skinny said, “This album is very autobio- A word of advice for Michaelson: jeans without make-up, aka war graphical, it’s about the past year stick to singing. Not everyone can paint, to an interview or dis- and a half of my life and choices be Michael Jackson. playing an overwhelming pur- that I’ve made.” However, some of her loyal ple headband over greasy hair, From piano lessons at the age fans on YouTube expressed admi- Michaelson’s confident beauty of four to singing duets with Jason ration of her ability to stay real defines the girl next door. Mraz, Michaelson soared out from with her listeners, even if she “This is my big girl record,” the millions in her hometown of had to embarrass herself to do it. Michaelson said in her online New York City to shine on the top Thankfully imperfect, and ad- biography of “Everybody,” her of the Billboard charts and on the mittedly so, Michaelson sings of second full-length album in two cover of Billboard Magazine. faithful leaps and moody clouds years. Sharing her music to the Although she might have a while serving us a new flavor on ends of the world, Michaelson’s rocking voice, not everyone can her sequel. Without alienating international tour in a theater have it all. any former favorites, this young troupe sparked inspiration for her There is an entertaining, artist tells of dreams shared by thought-provoking lyrics. yet unfortunate, performance more than just Americans. In “Far Away” Michaelson ex- Michaelson and her room- “Let’s get rich and build a presses her yearning to explore mate punched out, reenacting house on a mountain/ Makin’ ev- the earth and musically divulges lame dance moves to the Jordin erybody look like ants from way anecdotes of marrying and mov- Sparks’s “Battlefield.” This mu- up there/ You and I, you and I.”’

COURTESY OF CABIN 24 RECORDS. COURTESY ing far away, yet still she is not sic video interpretation is avail- E-mail April Schulhauser at Michaelson’s new album, Everybody, became available on shelves at a store close enough to love. able for the viewers of YouTube [email protected]. Tarantino pulverizes the traditional war movie with ‘Basterds’ BY RICHARD BARFIELD CONTRIBUTING WRITER explains, “Business is a boomin’.” movie is superb. Everything feels Everyone else is great too. Pitt The film is beautifully shot, In addition, there is Shosanna organic. Tarantino has crafted is fantastic as Raine, chewing up has amazing sets, scenes of well- Inglourious Basterds is the Dreyfus (Melanie Laurent, in an some of his most memorable char- every scene and hamming up for crafted action and an engaging eleventh film of director Quentin amazing performance), a Jew, acters and dialogue that rivals his the camera in what amounts to plot. I believe the only complaint I Tarantino, and after the some- whose family was killed and now masterpiece, Pulp Fiction. a comedic role. Melanie Laurent have about this movie is the inclu- what let-down, disappointing runs a movie theater in Paris un- The opening scene in which is wonderful as Shosanna, and sion of a David Bowie song which Deathproof, the director has re- der a different name. The other Waltz’s character explains how in one great scene with Waltz, seems very out of place. turned with his brand style of key player is Col. Hans Landa he can think like a Jew, is un- if you just watch her eyes you Also be warned, if you’re ex- dialogue, memorable characters, (Christopher Waltz), a member bearably suspenseful as he ex- can see the mass of talent that pecting some balls-to-the wall action and involving plot. This of the SS, who is nicknamed the posed how cunning and danger- she possesses. And, as with most action film, you will be disap- is one of his best works, a war “The Jew Hunter.” ous he is – it’s like watching a cat other Tarantino films, the small- pointed. Tarantino doesn’t do movie unlike anything I’ve ever The Germans are having the play with a mouse. Speaking of er roles are just as good and just that (except Kill Bill Vol. 1), his seen. Tarantino has taken the premiere of a new Nazi propagan- Waltz, he should be nominated as memorable. movies are based on charac- genre and created something that da film at Shosanna’s theater and for an Oscar for his role. He has Eli Roth, Til Schweiger, B.J. ters and dialogue and have al- is completely his own. most of the higher-up Nazis will created one of the most menac- Novac and Omar Doom are all ways been. When you can write The movie takes place in Nazi- be in attendence. The Basterds ing and charming villains of great as members of the Basterds. dialogue as good as Tarantino occupied France in the 1940s. scheme up a plan to get in and kill this decade, a man who in one Daniel Bruhl, Diana Kruger and can, that’s not a bad thing. The Basterds, a collection of as many Nazis as possible, while scene can appear charming and Michael Fassbender all shine in Inglourious Basterds is one of American-Jewish soldiers headed at the same time Shosanna plots mannered while the next stran- smaller roles which in another the best movies of the year, and by Lt. Aldo Raine (Brad Pitt) are her revenge. gling the life out a person. It’s a film may have been two dimen- I look forward to seeing it again. there to kill Nazis, and as Raine The acting and writing in the remarkable performance. sional but here are fully fleshed. CHAD SMITH | SPINNAKER PAGE 19 PAGE Stetson USC Upstate North Florida Mercer Lipscomb State Kennesaw Kennesaw Jacksonville FGCU SPORTS ETSU Campbell Belmont

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Championship topping all UNF runners. points and a fourth place preseasonthis season ranking. enior after Hilary Adams will finishing return to the squad 12th at the A-Sun UNF women’s cross country team received 75 place finish in the A-Sun Championship the Championshipclocking a 25:49.79 in the 8,000 me fter finishing the 2008 season with a sixth who notched a solid performance at the A-Sun ing this preseason after this receiving season 87 he including points. men’s junior team William will Pearce, return ter run nine to finish nineteenth. runners last year and received a fourth place rank at the Atlantic he men’s cross Sun country finished Conference fourth place Championship Head Coach Ray Bunch said. how my team is doing so far,” UNF men’s soccer wo teams that fared a little high wasn’t the best, overall I’m really happy with Although the outcome of our first two games soccer team was given an eighth placeMatthew Hollyoak preon defense hisand yearby juniorUNF willfor be led by senior defender sixth place conference ranking, season UNF’s ranking men’s after receiving only 33 points. ward Adam O’Neil on offense. putting the pieces of the puzzle together.” best record since becoming D-I, 9-10 and a Linda Hamilton said. “Now it’s just a matter of fter finishing the 2008 season with their we know what to expect from them,” Head Coach the preseason rankings after receiving 49 votes. We have seen all of the new girls play, and record, UNF received an eighth place ranking in Division I volleyball.” rankings is UNF fter women’s finishing the 2008 soccer season with a 6-11-2 team. made a lot of improvement, and are ready to play ready to nother excel team above their that low believes preseason they are prise a lot of people this year. said. “They’ve taken that to heart and have know the disappointment of losing,” Campbell votes, Campbell believes that her girls will sur These girls have been on 4-21 teams here and volleyball seventh in the conference with sixty thatwillprovidingbe lotofa leadership thisyear. lthough the preseason poles ranked UNF ofslewjuniors aamong was Readampbellsaid Kaley Read for volleyball. which UNF only placed one athlete, junior setter Kaley was chosen because she has a slide at are close to how annual they preseason finished teams last for its season. fall sports, on fall sports on Aug. 20, and UNF’s rankings long with rankings, the A-Sun released its its annual preseason coaches’ poles for its leaps and bounds from UNF’s teams this year. he Atlantic Sun Conference announced AtlanticSunConference isn’t expecting anyhuge season at full Divisions I UNF status, Athletics the rest prepares of for the its first fall SPORTS EDITOR BY JOHNWEIDNER men’s and women’s cross country teams. er in the preseason poles were UNF’s Head Volleyball Coach Kevin Campbell said. she is the best passer in the conference,” UNF tack nobody can stop, she can score at will and Ospreys plan to rise above rankings above rise to plan Ospreys PAGE 20 SPORTS WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2009 InsidetheHuddle

John Weidner Angela Passafaro Max Jaeger Josh Fredrickson Sports Editor Staff Writer Stafff Writer Senior Staffer

Question 1: Do you think UNF’s new baseball coach in 2010, Raymond “Smoke” Laval, will be able to live up to Rhodes’s legacy?

UNF Athletic Director Lee Moon said I think the team is full of strong play- Baseball legacy, Schmaseball legacy. Whoever replaces Coach Rhodes it best: “This will always be Rhodes’ ers and they can continue to do well In departing, Dusty Rhodes is creating will have some big cleats to fill. team and he will always be its coach.” with a new coach. a much stronger legacy: a long list of Rhodess’ impressive track record However, how bad can a former coach puns regarding his name, and the fact will be difficult to duplicate. Hope- of LSU and friend of Rhodes be? that he’s leaving. I mean, he’s hittin’ fully his successor will be able to the ol’ dusty road! Come on people! maintain the high level of achieve- ment that Rhodes leaves behind. Question 2: Do you think the Jacksonville Jaguars have what it takes to pull off a winning season?

The Pittsburgh Steelers stunk dur- I have to admit I am a huge Bucs Nope. They’re going to be a colossal When the season begins, every- ing the 2005 season, but they won fan, so I was pretty excited about disappointment, like always. one is in first place. If the Jags Superbowl XL. So there is hope for the the outcome of that game. As can avoid being bitten by the Jaguars. for the Jags, they need to get it injury bug this year, it’s possible together in a hurry! they could be competitive. But I’m not holding my breath.

Question 3: UNF Athletics will be promoting their teams at the Tailgate Classic Aug. 27. Which team will do the best this year?

UNF’s cross country teams. After earn- I am a little biased, but I think the Staff Writer Josh Gore put it best… Based on precedent, I think the ing a fourth place preseason ranking women’s soccer team is looking “Cheerleaders. Do we have cheer- baseball team will be the one to in the Atlantic Sun Conference. I think fabulously fit and on top of their leaders? If so, they are the team to watch. This being Coach Dusty they’re a dark horse to win the confer- game. I think they have strong watch.” Rhodes’s last season, I would ence. newcomers and returnees and are imagine that the ball club will be playing well together. motivated to give him a proper send off.

Question 4: Rodger Federer won the Cincinnati Masters a month after the birth of his twins. Can athletes be good parents?

It depends on the athlete. I think I think elite athletes can juggle We won’t know about his parenting I guess that depends on the ath- I would trust Tiger Woods with their sport and parenthood. skills for another 20 years. Either his lete. If Federer’s athletic ability kids alot more than I would Tom Federer is just the man! You can’t girls will be slutting it up as spoiled is any indication of his parenting Brady. knock Djokovic for losing to him or rich kids, or they’ll be functional skills, his kids should be just fine. blame it on his newly adorned title members of society. of daddy. Compiled by Heather Furey. SPORTS COLUMN Jaguar woes could bring fútbol to Jacksonville Is it really the beginning of the end chance to take advantage. reason the Jaguars can’t sell tickets for the Jacksonville Jaguars? Jacksonville survived the first round is because the fan base is so poor, and All 10 home games are destined to be Josh Gore of cuts to potentially host World Cup people like winners. blacked-out, and a city council finance Staff Writer games in 2018 or 2022 depending on When was the last time University committee has voted to stop the annual which year the U.S. is able to host. of Florida football had a losing season? purchase of tickets that allows mem- Having an MLS team in the short What about Georgia or Florida State? bers of the city council to attend the term can make Jacksonville a more I agree that fans in this area are used games for free. attractive place to prove Jacksonville’s to, and demand winners - soccer is a dif- The Jaguars have never made the losing NFL team who finished 37-30 and stadium can host professional soccer. ferent story. Super Bowl and have only made it to the with only one playoff win, while less Fans from Orlando, Tampa and With the team being new though, the conference championship game twice. than 120 miles away the University of Miami will come to see professional fans will gladly grant the team a two to The Aug. 22 game against the Florida has finished 44-9 over the last soccer including many Latinos where three year grace period before calling Buccaneers was seen by a half-empty four seasons with two conference cham- soccer is prevalent in their society. for coaches’ jobs. Jacksonville Municipal Stadium, and pionships and two national champion- But I cannot promise that you will So, in case you haven’t already by no one on television in Jacksonville. ships. sell out a soccer game at Jacksonville figured it out, it’s okay with me if the The Jaguars are now 0-2 and are So if the Jaguars leave Jacksonville, Municipal Stadium that holds about Jaguars have to find a new home soon. I headed for their third loss in a row what happens to the stadium? 76,000. However, I do think that the hope to soon be able to write about what Thursday night when Michael Vick is MLS is becoming more and more thrill and excitement of something new our socccer team’s mascot, colors and scheduled to debut with the Eagles. popular throughout the United States, will spark the interest of local residents uniforms should look like. The Jagmania stores around and I believe bringing a soccer team to enough to go see a game. Sorry Del Rio, move your guys over, Jacksonville are closing, and small Jacksonville is a very good idea. Sports bars and fan shops will also be and maybe soccer can come to town. sports bars will really feel the brunt of With the hype of next year’s World taking advantage of the new team with it this season. Cup growing, support from new soc- apparel popping up overnight. E-mail Josh Gore at It is also hard for fans to support a cer fans will grow; Jacksonville has a Some Jaguar fans have told me the [email protected]. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2009 SPORTS PAGE 21 UNF hosts familiar competition in Classic GAME OF THE WEEK

BY HEATHER FUREY Swift scored an unassisted goal, one of our main focuses for the ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR but the opposing team wasted tournament,” Hamilton said. WOMEN’S SOCCER no time evening the scoreboard. “In order to be successful in the The UNF women’s soc- Howard saw the GSU Panthers tournament we have to score UNF Osprey Classic cer team will host the Osprey take 19 shots in the match mak- goals.” Classic, their first tournament ing nine saves on those placed This season, UNF is return- of the year, Aug. 28 - 30 at Hodges on goal, bringing her season to- ing nine starters, and five of the Stadium against Georgia State tal to 21 saves. six starters that scored a goal GAME DAY INFORMATION University and Coastal Carolina UNF struggled to put a shot last season are suiting up in the University. on goal during their game 2009 season. • Hodges Stadium @ UNF “The tournament will have against CCU only putting up UNF opened its 2009 season Aug. 28 @ 7:00 PM Jacksonville University play- seven shots, while placing six with a 0-0 tie in a home exhibi- ing as well, so each team is able corner kicks throughout the tion match versus University to alternate and have plenty game. UNF goalkeeper Rachael of Tampa and a 0-1 home loss • Hodges Stadium @ UNF of playing time,” Head Coach Howard was forced to make four against Florida Institute of Aug. 30 @ 2:00 PM Linda Hamilton said. saves to the CCU keeper’s five Technology. The Ospreys were unsuccess- saves. “Preseason was very produc- ful in their last matches against Although UNF was able to tive in that we have worked out WHY TO WATCH? GSU and CCU. They lost to CCU get one goal against CCU in a lot of the kinks and have been 1-2 in 2007 and fell to undefeat- 2007, Hamilton said the lack working hard at working as a • Both teams are teams that UNF has ed, at the time, GSU 1-3 in 2008. of goals this year is something team,” Hamilton said. competed closely with in the past In the game against GSU, that worries her about the up- UNF took a 1-0 lead only seven coming games together. E-mail Heather Furey at • Great way to see how UNF fairs against and a half minutes into the “We haven’t scored a goal [email protected]. two teams outside of its conference match when forward Katelin yet this season, and that will be Osprey Tailgate Classic helps school spirit

BY HEATHER FUREY out at the games,” senior forward on the survey,” said Alexandra ADVERTISEMENT ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR for the men’s basketball team Stan Schmidt, the director of public rela- Januska said. tions for UNF Student Government. The 2nd Annual Osprey Tailgate More than 1,000 Osprey fans “They are from the Jacksonville Classic will kick off the new year attended the Classic last year, area, so a lot of students will know by showcasing UNF’s athletes and Blanchard said, even though they who they are.” featuring live music from the Red only expected and prepared food Another event to go along with Jumpsuit Apparatus Aug. 27. for 300 people. This year Student the Osprey Tailgate Classic is the “We created the tailgate last Government is expecting 1,000 to official grand opening of UNF’s year to go along with the Week of come out and support the UNF new Student Union. The opening Welcome but made it for the en- teams, but they are hoping for an will occur earlier in the day and will tire student body, not just fresh- even bigger turnout with an ulti- feature a ribbon cutting ceremony men,” Chief of Staff for Student mate goal of 2,000 students. Student and a book signing in the UNF Government Tom Blanchard said. Government even created a special Bookstore by Tom McManus, a for- “This was a chance to get the committee to plan for the enormity mer linebacker for the Jacksonville students excited and set a standard of the event. Jaguars, at 11 a.m. There will also for the year. It’s really great for At the beginning of the night, be photo and question opportuni- school spirit,” Blanchard said. DJs from Osprey Radio will provide ties with McManus at the signing. The event starts with a barbecue the entertainment during the bar- “We’re very excited because he’s at 5:30 p.m., followed by the intro- becue. The event’s feature musical a local celebrity,” said Darla Little- duction of Athletic Director Lee performance by The Red Jumpsuit Vann, the assistant director of the Moon at 6:00 p.m. from men’s bas- Apparatus will take place in the UNF Bookstore. “It’s going to give ketball Head Coach Matt Driscoll. new Amphitheater by the Student UNF a lot of good promotion.” Moon will then introduce the UNF Union, following the team introduc- With the transition to Division athletic teams in attendance. tions at 8 p.m. I for UNF Athletics and the new “The Tailgate Classic is a great In a survey conducted by buildings and improvements to way to kick the year off athleti- Student Government during the UNF’s campus like the Student cally,” Athletic Director Lee Moon Spring 2009 semester, students were Union, Osprey fans have a lot to said. “The coaches and a few play- given the option to vote on the band look forward to this school year, ers will have the chance to give they would like to see perform at Blanchard said. their aspirations and goals for the this year’s event. When it came time The Osprey Tailgate Classic is year. It’s a good opportunity for to book the winning bands however, an opportunity to experience those school spirit.” none of the bands students voted exciting changes and be a part of Each team, except for the vol- on were available, Blanchard said. UNF history. leyball team who will be out off So they called on the Jacksonville- town,will be in attendance and will based Red Jumpsuit Apparatus to E-mail Heather Furey at introduce their season, Moon said. fill the slot. [email protected]. “The Classic is a great way to get “We thought they would be a people aware of every teams’ sched- good band because they were close ule and possibly have better turn to the sound of the other bands

BY THE NUMBERS 2 2,000 1 nd annual Osprey Tail- students are hoped Former Jacksonville gate Classic at UNF. to attend the Jaguar will be pro- Tailgate Classic moting his book at according to SG. the bookstore. PAGE 22 SPORTS WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2009 UNF coach retires, leaves legacy behind

BY JOHN WEIDNER only two local Greek players on the 24- SPORTS EDITOR man team to Greece’s first-ever win in Olympic baseball. However, Rhodes said Two old men weeping in each others he believes all his triumphs can be ac- arms Aug. 24 was the image that repre- credited to one action. sented UNF Athletics. The thing, Rhodes is most proud about This was the scene at the podium dur- his life is the consistency UNF has been ing the press conference to announce able to obtain throughout the years, he the retirement of the only head baseball said. Rhodes has led UNF to 16 postseason coach in the history of UNF’s 24-year-old appearances including five trips to the program, Dusty Rhodes, at the end of the College World Series – two in NAIA and 2010 season, and the hiring of his suc- three in Division II. He has also pushed cessor, former LSU head coach Raymond the Ospreys to six conference champion- “Smoke” Laval. However, Laval made it ships and has coached 22 All-Americans clear that this was not a somber moment while compiling an 856-389 record. for UNF Athletics. “Everything I have done is because of Laval has coached with and against UNF,” Rhodes said in an interview this Rhodes throughout their careers on vari- January. “Because the university decided ous levels of play including games when to take a chance on me and give me a job, I they both coached at the community col- have been able to have several other great lege level. Laval, 53, comes to UNF after a opportunities in my life. UNF is such a five-year stint as LSU’s head coach and 30 great and unique place for baseball, and it years of college coaching experience. has so much to offer as a university.” “It’s not a funeral here, you’re allowed As UNF prepares to transition to life to laugh and get into it,” Laval said. without Rhodes, they can take comfort Laval was doing everything he could to that they will be in familiar hands with use his time at the podium to make jokes Laval. about Mississippi State to lighten the “There is not a better person to mood and letting the crowded press con- lead UNF baseball into the future than ERIK TANNER: SPINNAKER ference area know how much of an asset Smoke,” Rhodes said. “They brought in they are losing in coach Rhodes. a guy who’s going to win them a lot of In his time as head coach, Rhodes games in the future.” guided the Ospreys to an 827-363 record Although Rhodes is departing, Athletic through their transition from NAIA to Director Lee Moon believes his impact on NCAA Division II to Division I the last UNF will still remain. UNF baseball’s four years. Rhodes has compiled a long current logo was designed by Rhodes and resume during his coaching career, which has been used by the school for more than At the press conference in the UNF arena Aug. 24 UNF baseball head coach Dusty Rhodes (left) earlier this year resulted in him being a decade. Before Rhodes’ press confer- announced his retirement. Replaceing Rhodes is Raymond “Smoke” Laval (right), who comes inducted into the American Baseball ence, Moon spoke to Rhodes telling him to UNF after a five year stint at Louisiana State University. Coaches Association Hall of Fame. it was up to Rhodes whether or not his Throughout his career, Rhodes has con- logo would remain the symbol of Osprey sistently found different ways to excel baseball. above expectations. In his first season as “One thing is for certain,” Moon said. head coach at UNF, Rhodes led his team to “UNF baseball is, and will always be, a 40-win season, and in his second year, a Dusty Rhodes’s team.” trip to the NAIA National Championship. E-mail John Weidner at Since then, Rhodes has continued to [email protected] help UNF baseball grow and become competitive on higher levels without sacrific- ing winning for progress. During the 2004 Olympics, Rhodes served as the head coach of the Greek baseball team. Rhodes led a team comprised of

Flight Schedule MEN’S SOCCER In 2008, the Ospreys finished with a 13-19 overall record and 9-11 in the Aug. 26, 6:00 p.m. A-Sun. Now eligible to compete for an vs. Middle Georgia - Exhibition Game A-Sun title as well as postseason play UNF will have their first shot with the UNF will be balanced this season with UCF Fall Classic. a good mix of returning players and newcomers. Bunch will use these two WOMEN’S SOCCER matches to get players minutes and real match play experience before start- Aug. 28-30, vs. Georgia State Uni- ing the regular season. verstiy and Coastal Carolina Osprey Classic

VOLLEYBALL “The tournament will have Jacksonville University playing as well, so each team Aug. 28-29 vs. FAU, UCF, DePaul, is able to alternate and have plenty of Bethune Cookman playing time,” Head Coach Linda Hamil- UCF Fall Classic in ton said. Orlando WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2009 SPORTS PAGE 23

WOMEN’S SOCCER FIT rains over UNF BY HEATHER FUREY defense, luring senior goalie Rachel Howard ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR out of the net. This gave the Panthers an opportunity to score on a chip over Howard’s What turned out to be a rainy home open- head. The single goal of the match was made er for the UNF women’s soccer team ended in by FIT junior Alyssa Esposito. It was her first a disappointing loss to the Florida Institute of goal of the season and enough to grab a win Technology 0-1 Aug. 21. for the Panthers. Both teams battled, trudging through wa- “It was a lucky shot,” Church said. “The ter, and with almost every kick, the ball came ball bounced for them. When we played the to a halt on the soaked patches of the field. ball [it] consistently hit the puddles and Having to fight through the wet conditions, stopped.” the two teams combined for a total of 12 fouls Even with all the rain, the Ospreys con- on the night. trolled the ball the majority of the game, “We were prepared to play a pretty game Church said. Both teams finished with seven but instead had to deal with the cards we as total shots in the game, with the Ospreys lead- a team were dealt,” Assistant Coach Morgan ing in shots on goal 4-3. Church said. “If it wouldn’t have been for Senior midfielder Elena Luzins took two the rain, we would have won. Everything we shots during the game, both of which were on asked them to do, they did. It was just a tough goal. Another senior midfielder Anna-Kaya game because of the weather.” Logan also took the opportunity to score 40 Early in the first half, UNF had an opportu- yards away from the net, but she missed the nity to score on an open net, but it was deflect- shot wide right of the goal. ed by an FIT defender, getting fans excited. In addition to these, junior midfielder The fans’ enthusiasm continued throughout Lauren Maze and sophomore midfielders the game, but things got more difficult for Kristen Matteuzzi and Vladana Petricevic UNF as FIT double-teamed them as the field added their own shots to the tally. None were continued to get wet. enough to secure a win for the Ospreys. “We played our hardest, but the rain cost UNF will host the Osprey Classic Aug. 28 us a goal,” said freshman forward Michele against Georgia State and Aug. 30 against Larrinaga, who had two shots on goal in the Coastal Carolina. This will be Ospreys’ first first half. “The preseason really prepared us of two home tournaments of the season. for this game. It just didn’t turn out the way we wanted.” E-mail Heather Furey at With 19 minutes remaining in the second [email protected]. half, FIT’s forwards raced past the Ospreys’

MEN’S SOCCER Ospreys start season scoreless BY ROB MOCCIO it up, combing for eight saves in the second CONTRIBUTING WRITER half of the game compared to the two combined saves in the first half. UNF’s men’s soccer team opened their 2009 Rollins was the first to strike in the game season with two exhibition games resulting in when the Tars’ defenseman Adam New scored a tie in their first game and a loss in their sec- the game’s first goal four minutes into the second game. ond half, giving Rollins a 1-0 lead over UNF. The Ospreys traveled to Savannah to play Rollins’ forward Joris Combe then took a shot the Savannah College of Art & Design Aug. 20 later in the second half of the game that was where the game ended in a 0-0 tie. Both teams saved by UNF’s goal keeper Jullian Beau, but were evenly matched against each other Combe was able to obtain the deflected ball throughout the game as UNF had more shots- and score his second goal of the night, giving on-goal than SCAD in the first half, while Rollins the 2-0 advantage. SCAD outshot UNF in the second half. The Ospreys were able to cut the deficit in For the Ospreys, this is a solid victory for half with a similar goal when UNF’s junior the sole fact that they have only been playing forward, Adam O’Neill took a shot at the goal together as a team for a couple of days. Coach that was blocked by Rollins’ goalie. To the Ray Bunch played around with different line- goalies dismay, the ball was deflected to UNF’s ups in the game against SCAD, and for some freshman forward Peter Lauer and was put players it was only the first or second match into the net, cutting the Tars’ lead in half 2-1. they had ever played. The Tars added one last goal on a fast break Sophomore Andrew Calise started as goal leaving the final score 3-1. keeper for the Ospreys and was able to with- The match proved to be a physical battle stand the Bees for 90 minutes to record the for both teams as they combined for 21 fouls shutout for UNF. and four yellow cards. UNF lost 3-1 against Rollins in their sec- The Ospreys next exhibition game will ond exhibition game of the season at the UNF be held at the UNF Soccer Practice Facility Soccer Practice Facility Aug. 24. The game against Middle Georgia Wednesday night. was moved to the practice facility due to the This will be their last exhibition game before unplayable field conditions at UNF’s Hodges the start of the regular season where they will Stadium. be participating in the UCF Fall Classic start- At the end of the first half of the game, ing Sept. 4. UNF and Rollins were at a 0-0 standstill. The second half would prove differently where E-mail Rob Moccio at both teams combined for four goals on 20 [email protected]. shots. The goalies for both teams also stepped PAGE 24 ADVERTISEMENT WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2009