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STARS Citation Rollins College, "Sandspur, Vol 110, No 18, March 05, 2004" (2004). The Rollins Sandspur. 224. https://stars.library.ucf.edu/cfm-sandspur/224 ROLLINS COLLEGEanbspu • WINTER PARK, FLORIDA r W$tTH E OLDEST COLLEGE NEWSPAPER IN FLORIDA iGE NEWSPAPFP TN FrnumA ^^W MARCH 5, 2004 FOUNDED IN 1894 WWW. I HLSANDSW R.ORi Passion Of Christ Students Kicked Out Oscar Time The controversial film about Rollins students attempting to attend the The seventy-sixth annual the last twelve hours of faculty meeting with candidate for presi­ academy awards were held Christ's life recently opened. dent, Lewis Duncan recieved the boot. recently in Los Angeles. Is it worth seeing? Check out Was this a violation of school policy? Read Read all about who won one reporter's take. one writer's take on what happened. and who lost. >• page 8 page 10 page 7 Jkwmmmmmmmmmm No More Is He Going To Be Number Fourteen? • Dr. Duncan may seemed to be the question on most peoples' lips as they Stern be the next presi­ attended the various meet-n- dent of Rollins. He greets throughout the day. I Clear Channel visited the campus Dean Duncan answered that kicks famous Pragmatic Liberal Education Tuesday. was the key. "These are shock-jock by Issac Stolzenbach fighting words for some, but Howard Stern off staff reporter the future lies in the applica­ tion of a liberal arts educa­ their airwaves. Doctor Lewis M. tion to real-world affairs," by Erika Batey Duncan, Dean of the Thayer Dean Duncan stated during asst. news editor School of Engineering at the campus meeting. "The The broadcast decency Dartmouth College, visited purpose of a liberal arts edu­ debate has moved from tele­ Rollins College this week in cation is to ask the big ques­ an effort to assess the possi­ vision to radio. tions." Dean Duncan also • photo / ISSAC STOLZENBACH Controversial radio show bilities of becoming the added that he makes his stu­ MEETING THE NEW BOSS?: From right: English professors host, Howard Stern, was school's president. dents ask the big questions Alan Nordstrom and Leslie Laws and Dr. Lewis Duncan. suspended from the air last Dr. Duncan received his in the first-year class he do if and when he hit cam­ in the expansion of present week by Clear Channel bachelors and masters teaches (The Impact of pus as the new president, resources, intense scholar­ Communications, after degrees in physics - and Technology on Humanity), Dean Duncan replied, "I will ship between faculty and being accused by the compa­ mathematics; his doctorate and plans to bring a "Great listen, listen, and listen. I students, and moving ny of vulgar, insulting, and degrees in space physics Issues" program to the col­ want to find the life of the Rollins College onto the offensive remarks. The deci­ from Rice University in lege. This program would campus, the heart of Rollins national scene. sion was made following an Houston, Texas-so he is, lit­ bring the greatest issues of culture before making any Dean Duncan has a wide on-air interview with Paris erally, a rocket scientist. This our times to the table, and changes." Student questions open-door policy, and Hilton's ex-boyfriend, in raised an obvious question, debate until a greater truth is focused on his vision of the believes that most problems which Stern allegedly took how would a rocket scien­ found. future of Rollins College in can be solved in an informal- things too far. The interview tist/dean of engineering run When asked what the the dean's eyes. Dean forum atmosphere. He included sexual references a liberal arts college? This first three things he would Duncan envisions our future CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 and a racial slur made by a caller. This decision affects sta­ Midterms Cause Sleep Deprivation tions owned by Clear schedule, with exercise, Channel in Orlando, as well • Having trouble healthy food, and all that as in San Diego, Pittsburgh, fitting sleep into other stuff our parents told Rochester, Louisville, and Ft. us before we left home), Lauderdale. your midterm which is even more than Many people are argu­ schedule? Well, likely during this extreme ing that the decision is an you aren't alone. pressure week, when stu­ infringement on the right to dents leave Rollins to drive free speech. Despite this, by Karina McCabe home on Friday they will features editor Clear Channel president have "equal or worse hand- Midterm week is possi­ eye coordination while driv­ bly the second scariest term ing than those who have had to finals week in a regular two alcoholic beverages," students vocabulary (words according to the National such as death and disease ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^B photo / CAITLIN GEOGHAN Highway Traffic Safety DEAD TIRED: Proving the sleep depriving effects of are not a part of this since we Adrninistration. This admin­ midterms, freshman Jon Birdsong passed out. are young, and thus invinci­ istration also registers that or write papers. Most will ble), since it alludes to an students who read the syl­ sleep-deprived drivers cause recognize this as glazed overwhelming workload labus on an "I think I have 100,000 motor vehicle acci­ crammed into one week. Yet homework due tomorrow eyes, irritability, nausea, dents a year, and 1,550 of again, this is still referring to basis," midterm week also fatigue, one's body scream­ these are fatal. Scary. the majority, as I am sure translates to one very long ing for an excessive amount To put it in more shock­ some students noticed the day. of caffeine, a lack of concen­ ing terms, Rollins is situated tration, and even anxiety words "exam," "hugely As midterm week wraps in the middle of Florida, attacks. time-consuming project," up, the majority of college which means that the college Even more worryingly, if and "the world's longest, students will be experienc­ is near over 40,000 students students have not slept for photo / GOOGLE.COM most useless paper" on the ing what psychologists term at UCF in Orlando, almost the recommended eight SHOCKING: Stern has been syllabus at the beginning of "sleep deprived symptoms" 50,000 students at silenced. the semester. But for those fromstaying up late to study hours a night (on a regular CONTINUED ON PAGE 4 CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 THE SANDSPUR •NEWS' MARCH 5, 2004 Dean Duncan Visit Stern Silenced CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 humor." so excited. He seems very CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 casters as a result of Janet has a long history of devel­ Though a rocket scien­ committed to the liberal and CEO John Hogan was Jackson's Super bowl expo­ oping a deep relationship tist, his inclinations seem arts," stated English profes­ very firm about the deci­ sure. with the student body. more aligned as a philoso­ sor Barbara Corson. sion. He stated, "Clear Stern has always been Proof of this can be found pher; Dean Duncan's When asked what he Channel drew a line in the known for controversy and at University of Tulsa, thought process is certainly thought about the faculties sand today with regard to builds his show on it. Now, where he served as provost outside the proverbial-box, overall impression of the protecting our listeners his controversy is being and senior vice president; and enjoys stirring up meeting, English professor from indecent content, and called vulgar and indecent. there is now a "service to thoughtful debates and con­ Alan Nordstrom replied, "I Howard Stern's show blew In response, Stern said, students award" in his versations. One such sensed a lot of satisfaction." right through it." "They are afraid of me and namesake that he was the debate he raised for his "I think he has a great However, what crosses what this show represents." first recipient. Make no class was to closely exam­ grasp of the liberal arts," the line between freedom of He said, "Janet Jackson is mistake, this man knows ine what the limit should be stated the English speech and indecency is now forgotten, and I'm on his stuff, but he is more at in personal data encryp­ Department Chair, Jill debatable. It is thought that the front page of every home living like a nightowl, tion-should the individual Jones. Clear Channel's decision newspaper." walking around in blue be able to encrypt their data This presidential candi­ was heavily influenced by Clear Channel stated jeans and tennis shoes. He to the point that no one, date seems the prefect Congress recently cracking that the suspension will last has assured us that, if he including government offi­ choice for a school that has down on broadcast indecen­ until the program conforms becomes president, it will cials, would ever be able to to fill the new gaps technol­ cy. Additionally, there has to acceptable programming not be out of order to see decrypt it and read the indi­ ogy has provided in liberal been heightened public and guidelines. him wondering around vidual's information. He arts education. He has a political pressure on broad­ campus, engaging stu­ has found the void between broad vision of the future dents-chilling in blue jeans. the individual and technolo­ that is focused on the stu­ "He is very relaxed and gy, and intends to bring this dents, and the students' has a strong background in light to Rollins College. education being applied to Join the the liberal arts," stated Dr. The faculty and staff real-world situations. It Robert Moore after the fac­ became enthralled with Dr. seems the consensus among ulty introduction. "He is Duncan's visit; many had faculty and staff that we are Rally In Tally very focused on the student gone into the Galloway ready for a president like • The Bright and Valencia's FACC body and how, through the Room wondering what an Lewis Duncan, and Lewis Chapter. All teachers are students, we will take this engineering dean would be Duncan is certainly ready to Futures encouraged to mention this college to the next level. I doing at a liberal arts col­ be the president of Rollins Foundation is event to their students, as it also noticed that he has a lege: College. sponsoring a rally would be a learning experi­ quick-witted sense of "I was so impressed and ence in a wide variety of to make education legal matters, such as legisla­ a top priority. tive procedure and civic responsibility. The agenda by Brittany Lee for the event is as follows: news editor Leave Valencia Community On March 17, over College West Campus at 6 Spring Break, the Bright a.m., lunch with speakers Futures Foundation has and music from 11 a.m. to 2 organized a rally to be held p.m., rally on the steps from on the steps of the old 1 to 2 p.m., tour of Capitol in Tallahassee. The Tallahassee from 2 to 3:30, Foundation is calling togeth­ and return to West Campus er all students, educators, by 9 p.m. and parents to gather and, as The event will bring stated by Student together students from all Development Professor at local colleges to unite in a Valencia Community common cause that effects College, "tell the Legislature all of us. It will be educa­ to keep the promise and tional and exciting, as well make public education a top as having an impact on the priority again." It is hoped entire educational system of that 5000 people will attend Florida. For more informa­ the event. tion of the event and to A bus will be bringing reserve a seat on the bus, people to the event, spon­ contact vcollazo@valenci- sored by the four Student acc.edu. Government Associations

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Aristide lost the support of other nations and by Brittany Lee millions of dollars of fund­ — news editor ing was cut by the US and Haiti has been at the cen­ the international community ter of all international news after this corrupt election. this month, and though for Since then, there has been a many the recent controversy constant push by both rebel over leadership appears sud­ groups and political opposi­ den and surprising, the tion to oust Aristide, which country has in fact lived in escalated to a peak just this tension for years due to their past week. political leader. The history Port-au-Prince, the of Haiti revolves around Haitian capital/braced for an coup after coup led to over­ attack by rebel forces start­ throw corrupt leaders, and ing on Monday, February 23. this most recent uprising By Tuesday, the rebel forces dealt with ousting President begin to close in and looting Aristide. In 1990 Haiti held started within the city. its first democratic elections, Citizens prepared for mass and with the support of the chaos as rebels vowed to photo / TOM BURTON / KRT US and most of the world, capture the capital. Come HAITI BURNING: Fires rage near the Haiti presidential palace. The palace is the white building put into office Jean-Bertrand Thursday, the US, who origi­ on left side of the photograph. Artistide. Aristide was a for­ nally supported keeping day or two. The US began to Court Chief Justice Boniface rights violations against him. mer priest from the slums Aristide in power so as not openly suggest that Aristide Alexandre. Alexandre still The country of Haiti is and was anticipated to be the to destroy the democracy, step down, though he faces some opposition to tak­ doubtlessly still amidst one capable of bringing begin to waver on this posi­ claimed this was not even an ing control because he must much controversy and the peace to this country that tion. By Friday the rebels option. be approved by the parlia­ potential for increased esca­ just 200 years ago was a had captured a town just 60 One day later, on ment, which has not met lation of tension remains as slave nation controlled by km away from Port-Au Sunday the 29th, Aristide since early in the year when leaders attempt to regain France. One year later, how­ -Prince and France came for­ fled the country in order to lawmaker's terms expired. control of this torn apart ever, this first democratically ward to call for Aristide to "prevent bloodshed," Rebel leader Guy Philippe nation. In total at least 100 elected leader was thrown quit. The US warned rebel according to a statement by has now declared he will be people have been killed out of office by the Haitian leaders to halt the* attack, the Prime Minister. The the new military leader and since the initial uprising on military. By 1994, the US and also told Aristide to con­ rebels entered the capital on plans to revive the army that February 5, and it is the sin- restored Aristide to power trol his supporters who were Monday amongst great ousted Aristide in 1991. cerest hope of all worldwide with the help of 20,000 US rampaging and even mur­ cheer and praises of Meanwhile, exiled dictator that the terror ends now that Marines in order to restore dering innocent civilians. "Liberty!" US and French Jean-Claude Duvalier has Aristide has been removed democracy in Haiti and On Saturday, the rebels sur­ forces have moved in to keep expressed a wish to return to from power. make the entire hemisphere, rounded the city, but key the peace while the nation his country, which he was with the exception of Cuba, rebel leader Guy Philippe prepares to instate the new forced to flee after his reign democratic. agreed to halt the attack for a president, former Supreme of terror that brought human Rollins Tuition Fees To Increase • The cost of get­ Investment Director at surprising. It will probably they increase." In order for Rollins to Rollins. "The new tuition is make things. tighter in my In addition to accurately meet ever inflating costs and ting a Rollins edu­ $27,700." household, though." reflecting inflation shifts, keep up with modern tech­ cation will She went on to list the Although some students Rollins' more expensive nology in an age of rapid other price changes. For a may be troubled by Rollins' price is partly due to a new and expensive changes, increase next fall. double room the price was new price increases, the col­ initiative to improve technol­ increased costs may be a nec­ previously $4,650, but now it lege asserts that the fee ogy services on campus. essary evil. Some students, by Kate Alexander will come to $4,920. increases are both necessary "The issue in the past though not enthusiastic staff reporter Boarding on campus had a and fair. According to was inflation," Herbst said. about the changes, see the "Now it's enhancement too." reasoning behind the price When Rollins College price tag of $3,400 this year, George Herbst, Vice On top of increasing the modifications. students retrieve their bills but will cost $3,570 next year. President of Business and technology staff on campus "It's expected," said for next school year from While the rise in fees is Finance at Rollins, the price to support changes, Rollins freshman Eric Vergati. "If their mailboxes and pore relatively small when com­ increases are partly due to hopes to improve the net­ they fix the Internet I'll be over them with their parents, pared to the overall cost of yearly inflationary costs. work with the extra money. willing to pay." they might notice a change Rollins, the price can still "Costs go up every "We are going to Vergati also drew atten­ in the price of their educa­ impact some students nega­ year," said Herbst, citing increase the bandwidth," he tion to the relative small rise tion. Next year's fee for tively. increases in the prices of said. "The system should be in fees when compared to tuition, board, and housing "I'm not paying money health insurance, salaries, about 5 times faster. We are Rollins' already daunting on campus has increased out of my pocket [for and utilities. Rollins' changing the type of wiring cost. Rollins]," said junior Alexis approach is to reflect from last year's price by 5.5 into the campus. Some "$1,800 versus $35,000," Percent. The new total for a Sutton. She went on to changes in price increases gradually instead of slap­ schools are moving to charg­ he said laughing. "I mean double room, board, and express that the increases ping large price increases ing students [individually] it's not a huge chunk of tuition is $36,190, an $1,890 would certanily upset her onto bills less frequently. for better technology [in res­ change when you put it that increase from this year's were this the case. "My goal is not to go the idence halls]. We believe way." Price of $34,300. Sarah Morris, '07, roller-coaster route," he said. that by including it in tuition remarked, "I think it's a "The old tuition was "Ours is a steady approach. and fees we are providing it shame, but it seems to be a $26,250," said Yvonne Berry, We want to reflect costs as to everyone." who is the Budget and trend everywhere, so it's not THE SANDSPUR ftAWReS MARCH 5, 2004 Got Sleep? Professor Spotlight: CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 weaker and susceptible to students at UF, and over infections," according to Dr. Robert Carson 30,000 students at USF, and Dave Golden, the Boyton an enormous amount of Health Service public health whom will be driving home care director. Sleep depriva­ • Working Carson also teaches a course puter modules and comput­ throughout Florida on tion can also cause sleep­ that he designed himself for er simulations to represent Friday evening, tired. Sleep walking, insomnia, chronic enthusiastically to the Elementary Education various physical phenomena deprived drivers who don't anxiety, depression, heart spread awareness majors. This course special­ so that students are able to fall asleep behind the wheel disease risk, narcolepsy, and izes in increasing the knowl­ better visualize these actions are, generally, impatient and obstructive sleep apnea, of physics all edge of the Physical Sciences through the use of a comput­ drive faster, which com­ which can cause a person to across Florida. that are taught in grade er. bined with a slower reaction stop breathing in his or her school. He rounds out his Dr. Carson also works to time from a lack of sleep is a sleep. by Heather Williams teaching circle with the high­ spread his knowledge and staff reporter recipe for disaster. Not to be As a result of sleep dep­ est level of all, a Masters love of Physics to others out­ too morbid, but how many rivation, many students Those who are privi­ level class entitled side of Rollins. For the past of the 100,000 accidents revert to their elementary leged enough to meet Dr. Milestones of Modern few summers he has worked could possibly occur in this school practice of taking fre­ Robert G. Carson for the first Science in the Masters of with Dr. DeTure, a Rollins instance? quent naps. However, the time are in for a treat. He is a Liberal Studies Department. faculty alumnus, in instruct­ The problem is, students optimum length of time for a soft-spoken man of few As if he is not busy ing both in-service and pre- are so busy during the nap is about half an hour, words who thinks intuitively enough educating as many service teachers. These are semester working to balance not from when morning before he speaks, and always variations of students as he individuals who are active classes, work, volunteering, classes end until dinnertime, seems to follow his words can, Dr. Carson has complet­ teachers as well as those school activities, a social life, which will only prolong the with a warm smile, big heart, ed some remarkable majoring in Education who and studying that sleep cycle of staying up late, and and a very strong presence. research projects. One of his will one day become science seems to lose its priority on a thus disrupt ones circadian Dr. Carson is a Professor of earliest projects he worked teachers. Dr. Carson and Dr. regular students to do list. rhythm. Physics here at Rollins on before he came to Rollins DeTure conducted two-week Many students find that they Other factors that dis­ where he has taught for over was Post-Doctorate work in workshops at institutes in only have time for about rupt the 'circadian rhythm three decades. He double- which he smashed anti-pro­ three different counties all four hours sleep a night, include caffeine, alcoholic majored in Physics and tons into hydrogen nuclei. In over Florida. They worked which is not effective for nightcaps, eating or exercis­ Mathematics at Florida State doing this, he was able to see to increase the knowledge them to facilitate long-term ing late, as well as an irregu­ University during his under­ the outcome of the various and understanding of the memory. In addition, stu­ lar sleep schedule. One psy­ graduate studies, and fol­ predictable and unpre­ Physical Sciences for teach­ dents who cram, as is often chologist, Michel Cramer- lowed up this accomplished dictable results. Later on, he ers so that they may better the case during exam weeks, Bornemann, promotes the work with a PhD in High worked on a project in the instruct their students. will find that taking all- optimum sleep schedule as Energy Physics from Johns category of Biophysics. In When looking toward the nighters are not necessarily going to bed at some point Hopkins University. After this study, he observed sim­ future, Dr. Carson aspires to the best idea. One student, between 10pm and midnight already achieving so much ple celled plants and their write his own course book Kim Hartman, '07, agrees as and then waking up between at such an early age, Dr. reaction to magnetic fields. on Nuclear Power for the she says "after staying up all 6am and 8am. Carson was ready to move A most notable accomplish­ non-major, stating that all night to study, my mind gen­ However, according to on to bigger and better ment that greatly con­ the books he has used in the erally goes blank during the National Sleep things. tributed to Rollins students past "are not as good as mine class and I am too tired to Foundation, Americans, in Over his many years of was that he introduced the will be, I know I can do bet­ participate." general, are getting 20 per­ exhibiting such a tenacious micro-computer, a very early ter." He described his class­ Another student, Trevor cent less sleep than at the avidity for the field of the version of computers we use room style as very engaging, Cook, '07, also sees all- beginning of the previous Physical Sciences, Dr. today, to the Rollins campus. incorporating many sound nighters negatively as he century. Carson certainly has innu­ This micro-computer was effects and theatrics. says "All-nighters are really The bottom line is that merable outstanding accom­ very engaging and incorpo­ When asked what he bad for you socially. You're sleep is just as important as plishments. For starters, his rated manual use through loves most about teaching up all night cramming, and nutrition and exercise, and service to Rollins students switches, buttons, and and what inspires him every then when you get out of caffeine is no substitute for encompasses an entire spec­ cranks. His work with com­ day, Dr. Carson replied with class you go straight back to exhaustion. Follow a regular trum of fields. He teaches puters furthered his interest a satisfied grin, "I like the bed and sleep all day, so you sleep schedule, and wake up intro-level courses that are into working for many years feeling of engaging the stu­ don't get to see your feeling refreshed, and thus designed for the non-major, on voice synthesizers and dent and seeing the look of friends." study more efficiently, while and upper-level courses for studying how computers recognition on their face Aside from the possibili­ continuing with sleep Physics majors such as talk. when they go 'Hey! I got it!' ty of ruining one's social life, deprived patterns causes a Theoretical Mechanics and Most recently, Dr. sleep deprivation has some poor quality of life. Electromagnetic Theory. Dr. Carson has developed com­ alarming long-term effects as well. To begin with, it makes the "immune system Listen to WPRK 91.5 FM

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photo / GOOGLE.COM I'M TIRED!: Sleep Deprivation isn't unique to Rollins. Sleepy and more! college students across the country are dropping like flies. MARCH 5, 2004 FEATURES THE SANDSPUR Vitamins: Helpful or Harmful? with today's busy way of • Can too much high dose supplements that Vitamin A: doses of absorption of zinc, a mineral life, it's not always possible pose problems if taken over more than 25,000 I.U.'s that speeds wound healing of a good thing to get all your vitamins from long periods of time. Take (more than 5 times the RDA) and helps regulate the diet only. have unexpected for instance Vitamin C. can lead to liver damage, immune system. consequences? Science has crafted innu­ Swallowing some extra to hair loss, blurred vision, and In fact, an overdose of merable improvements for ward off a cold or the flu headaches. iron from vitamins is one of our health, from medical by Jessica Combs won't really hurt you Vitamin B-6: Ingesting the leading causes of poison­ scans to new drugs. But as " assistant features editor because the body absorbs more than 400mg a day (200 ing deaths in infants and with all new developments only what it needs. Vitamin times the RDA) can cause children under the age of six. Fortified foods and and discoveries - they have C is usually considered numbness in the mouth and Pre-natal vitamins, which health supplements are the to come with proper rules harmless, but in some cases, hands, and difficulty walk­ contain extra iron, are partic­ new fad these days. They and guidelines. And that's this is not the fact. With ing. ularly dangerous. Just four are perfect for both the busy exactly what's missing when some people, megadoses of Vitamin C: High doses pills taken by a small child and the health conscious. A it comes to fortified foods - the vitamin may interfere produce stomachaches and can be a lethal dose, but even protein bar or smoothie with products such as calcium- with the metabolism of other diarrhea. chewable children's vitamins added supplements seem rich soft drinks or cereals important nutrients. In the Vitamin D: Daily doses can cause problems when like the perfect solution for a jam-packed with unheard of end, the effect can be of 50,000 I.U.'s (125 times the taken by a young child. missed meal. For dieters, it vitamins. These products extremely harmful to your RDA) can cause a buildup of Advice to families who have means that you can get all are intended to improve body. calcium deposits, which can children around is this: the nutrients needed in a your health, but in fact can So how do you know if interfere with the function­ never encourage children to meal without having all the be extremely hazardous to it. you've taken too much of a ing of muscles, including take a medicine because it is extra calories. Numerous vitamin supple­ good thing? Common symp­ heart tissue. like candy. It might just turn We use supplements for mentation combinations can, toms include: bone pain, Niacin: Doctors pre­ around and produce a terri­ a variety of reasons, from in turn, lead to a serious vita­ headaches, loss of hair, scribe doses of 2,000mg (100 ble result. improving our health and min overdose. dry/cracking skin, convul­ times the RDA) to help lower Certainly, vitamins are wellbeing to preventing and Often, dietary supple­ sions, electrical disturbances cholesterol. Patients, who still and always will be a safe treating specific conditions, ments are sold in amounts in the heart, mood and men­ take that much, should be way to supplement your and maintaining general close to 100 percent of their tal changes, increased need monitored for possible diet. One must make sure, health. The body needs an RDAs (recommended to urinate, constipation, and symptoms of jaundice and though, that they are taking optimal amount of vitamins dietary allowances). On the vomiting. liver damage. the healthy recommended and minerals to function other hand, some of them Here are some common Iron: Daily doses higher dietary allowance. Careful healthily, and starve off ill are available in high doses symptoms from overdosing than lOOmg (6 times the intake of any vitamin is not health and disease - and (even megadoses). It is these on a specific vitamin: RDA) could interfere with harmful. Student Spotlight: Cherie Ramirez I An outstanding Academic Team, a team that Friends. She is a part of met thus far. She is proud of nitely deserves to be more honors 60 undergraduates as countless other organiza­ whom she is and stands up than recognized for the USA scholar-athlete, representatives of all out­ tions at Rollins including for what she believes. She Today award. She is an who is a recipient standing students at the serving as the Webmaster takes pride in her work and amazing young lady who is nation's colleges and univer­ and Historian for the accomplishments, and right­ going to achieve great things of numerous sities. She was selected as the Biology Interest Group and ly should. Cherie most defi­ in this world. highly prestigious only "academic star" at a the Vice President of awards southeastern comprehensive Scholarship for the National college or university. This Society of Collegiate SUBSCRIBE by Heather Williams accolade is not even fitting Scholars. Staff reporter for all of the accomplish­ Outside of Rollins, Cherie Most of us go through ments Cherie has achieved. keeps herself just as busy TO OUR our daily lives here at Rollins In 2003 Cherie was a recipi­ devoting her time to singing passing the same people on ent of the national Barry M. in her church choir, volun­ the sidewalk a thousand Goldwater scholarship, a teering at the Florida EMAIL EDITION times or sitting next the scholarship given only to Hospital, and service work same people in class time approximately 300 of the top to raise awareness about and time again. Oddly students in the country. She chemistry in the community enough, we will graduate was one of two Rollins stu­ in relation to local children. from here without ever stop­ dents to receive this presti­ Cherie's countless intern­ ping to find out who those gious award. At Rollins ships, outside studies in people are or even what Cherie is a recipient of the fields of chemistry and biol­ their name is. Cherie Donald J. Cram Scholarship, ogy, summers spent doing Ramirez is one person that and in 2001 received the research, and published you do not want to leave Natural and Physical findings make any person Rollins without knowing. Sciences Excellence Award. wonder how she can fit all of There is something special In 2002 she was named as a these things into her life and about Cherie that you do not member of the USA Today still be so amazing. She is typically find in your every­ Florida First Academic Team double majoring in Classical day friends. She is so warm for her service to Phi Theta Studies and Biochemistry and caring to everyone she, Kappa, and was also a and hopes after graduating meets, has such a keen inter­ national American Chemical in May of 2005 to be a est in what she does with her Society Scholar for her Molecular Biology life, and yearns to learn all future success and potential Researcher and Professor. that she can and do amazing in the chemical sciences. Cherie is not like any things with it. Just from talk- Aside from being such an other person I have ever met mg to Cherie you can tell outstanding scholar, Cherie at Rollins. It would be that she is wise beyond her finds so many other things to assumed that with all of the years and has a much greater put her wonderful efforts time and efforts she puts into sense of the world than a lot into. Cherie participates as a everything she does in her °f people I know. rower on Rollins' crew team life that she would be worn- and has served as a Peer down, tired, and unmotivat­ NOW MORE USEFUL Cherie is being recog­ ed. In actuality, Cherie is the nized for receiving an honor­ Mentor in the Peer Mentoring program, Camp most up-beat, encouraging, THAN MILK CRATES! able mention for the USA and driven person I have www.thesandspur.org Today All-USA College Alliance, and Circle of MARCH 5, 2004 THE SANDSPUR ^ntaHalnmanl For Dirty Salsa Lovers

• Dirty Dancing American teenagers, Katey I know you all love Fiddler's, but don't you get tired of going to the same old finds herself drawn to Javi, Irish pub with the same old beers on tap? Maybe you'd prefer drinking to something Havana Nights as they secretly prepare for other than "OSomething's Greatest Hits?" Don't get me wrong, I go to Fid's at least the contest. once a week (mainly cause Curtis Earth is hot), but lately I've been spending more time shakes theaters at Jax in College Park. this week with Diego Luna makes his The main attraction at Jax is their beer, 250+ beers to be exact. Personally, 1 m crossover from traditional allergic to beer and stuck to more spirited liquids in my post-high school drinking Mexican hearthrob Spanish films to an career, but since discovering Jax, I'm back! To be honest, I didn't discover Jax, Jared Diego Luna. American film. The Mexican Parkinson did. My obsession with Jax began on a Friday afternoon around 5pm. native wonderfully captured by Lara Bueso the Cuban accent and played Initially, I wasn't interested in going because PTI was about to come on, but Jared entertainment editor seduced me with stories of eating hot corned beef sandwiches (a Jax staple), while the brilliant dancer role. He watching PTI at Jax and I was sold. It's 1958 and an has the rhythm; she has the Jax scored major first impression points with me because all their televisions American family with two American ballroom dancing were tuned into PTI (there's really no excuse for a television to be tuned into anything daughters is forced to assim­ training. Not to worry, else on weekdays at 5:30) when I walked in, that's classy. I ordered a corned beef sand­ ilate to Cuban culture living Patrick Swayze has a small wich, watched my show, and prepared to get fat. I liked the corned beef so much that in Havana, the center and cameo in the film as a dance I acquiesced and ordered a Paulaner Oktoberfest to end the meal; It was amazing and capital of Cuba, as the father instructor at the hotel, the duration of my meal was extended. After the Paulaner, I had a Shipyard takes on a job with Ford. Set Although much older, the Pumpkinhead, then a Left Hand Milk Stout, a Blueberry Wheat, a Coconut Porter, etc. during the Cold War era, the well trained dancer can still Basically, I got drunk off my bum bum and Jared had to peel me off the table. Since entire family must accustom move and inspires Katey to that Friday I've been back every single Friday for happy hour and even some themselves to Cuban tap into her fright and chan­ Wednesday's, after people in my Shakespeare class try to label me as bi-polar. President Batista's regime nel it towards an exciting I go back every week not only for their beer, but also the food and jukebox. where socialists and revolu­ Latin ballroom dancing per­ Happy hour runs from 4~7pm and also from ll-2am. They have great sandwiches, but tionaries are quickly hauled formance. stay away from the soups and pita bread pizzas. As an aside, people should never off to jail or to their death, Full of rhythm, sexy mess with a good thing Like pizza because it's already perfect and there's nothing you and to the Latin rhythms dancing, one hot Diego can do to make it any more perfect. It reminds me of how 310 Park thinks they're so heard from the streets. Dirty Luna, and a similar theme, darn chic chic because they put cucumbers in water instead of lemon or how Fuji Sushi Dancing II is filled with simi­ Dirty Dancing II can be con­ puts cooked chicken and beef into sushi rolls; it's just not meant to be. If the two of you lar themes seen in the first sidered a predictable chick are listening, STOP THE MADNESS! I'll give the people at Jax a mulligan for their pita Dirty Dancing: self-discov­ flick. A good one though. pizza because they are in the presence of over 250+ beers and God knows I'd come up ery, sexual dancing, and love Girls will walk out consider­ with things worse than pita pizza, if I had 250 beers at my disposal. As for their sand­ that makes viewers want to ing signing up for the next wiches, try the French Dip, the Wall Street (corned beef), the Bay Ridge, and the hot let their pony tails loose and salsa lesson, and guys will pastrami. Once you're done try my best friends: unbutton their shirts for a walk out wondering how to Top Ten Beers night on the town. move their hips like Diego or Shipyard Pumpkinhead - they may have taken this off tap because it's seasonal, but Katey Miller (Romola where to buy the typical it tastes like pumpkin pie so get it while it lasts (Fid's and Lee's still carry it). Garai), the elder sister, is Cuban Guayabera. The film Left Hand Milk Stout - it tastes like Guinness with milk and I love it. instantly aghast at the also hits the hearts of the few Sea Dog Blueberry Wheat - I usually don't go for pilsners, but this one's tasty with a behavior of the other Cubans on campus as their blueberry finish. American students towards parents lived in the era and Rogue Hazlenut - all the Rogue brews (Oregon) are amazing, but I think this one's the the native Cubans. After one were driven to flee the coun­ best. This is a European Brown Ale with a nutty flavor. student rudely calls one try after Castro consolidated Rogue Mocha P irter - one of the best porter's around. Cuban waiter a "spic," Katey his power. The familiar Blue Moon - a nice spicy Belgian wheat beer (it might be distributed by Coors now, runs off in a humanitarian music and gorgeous envi­ but it's originally Belgian) that's great with or without an orange slice. effort to apologize. The next ronment of Havana are mes­ Dirty Ho - this is a pitcher Jax sells that's a mix of Guinness and Blue Moon day as she misses the school merizing. If you know your Guinness - this one should have been in the top 5, but ifs already everyone's favorite bus and is forced to walk to history, you should be well beer. the hotel alone, she discov­ equipped to guess the revo­ Paulaner Oktoberfest - my first, but not my last beer from Jax. ers Javier (Diego Luna- the lutionary ending. Sam Adams Cherry Wheat ~ If you like flavored wheat beers, this one ain't bad. The fresh Mexican cherries are actually brewed along with the beer as opposed to being used as an addi­ heartthrob, Y Tu tive after brewing so it has a genuine flavor. Mama Tambien), dancing salsa, meringue, and BY EDDIE HCIANG numerous free style forms ran­ domly in the plaza. He recog­ nizes her and quickly decides to walk her home through the dangerous streets, solidify­ ing their rela­ tionship. From this point on, the two, as you can guess, engage in a dance frenzy, preparing for the big contest at the end of the movie for $5,000. Unable to identi- photo / WWW.INSONIACAFE.COM photo / EDDIE HUANG fy with the other UNO D0S TRES: Diego Luna and Romola JAX HITS THE SPO" an array of beer choices, stop by to tatse test your own. Garai star in Dirty Dancing Havana Nights. MARCH 5, 2004 £ntcrtalnMenl THE SANDSPUR

Oscar Night for WOBP VN Lord of the Rings TKE STREET • Lord of the 76th taking away only two by Jessica Combs and Jessica Estes Oscars in sound edit­ entertainment staff Annual Academy ing and cinematogra­ Awards in Los phy, while the real Word on the Street went around Rollins campus to Oscar surprises find out where our students are heading this Spring Angeles. revolved around Clint Break 2004. Heading North to ski? Heading South to Eastwood's gripping the beach? Let's find out. Mystic River, which by Katie Pederson staff reporter took away gold statues for best supporting What do you get when actor, Tim Robbins, I'm staying here and you take the epic of four and best actor, Sean hobbits, The Godfather's Penn. But the enjoying living in daughter, a psychotic beau­ Cinderella stories this Orlando." ty, unhappy clown fish, year were made by pirate escapades, and the Oscar winners, undeniably hilarious antics Charlize Theron, and Meghan Wood, '06 of Mr. Billy Crystal? legacy, Sofia Coppola, The answer: the 76th for actress in a leading Annual Academy Awards. role in Monster and *»• «r Much anticipated in light of best original screen­ the previous year's post­ play of Lost in ponement, poor showing Translation, respective­ and patriotic ranting of ly. Sofia was the first Michael Moore surrounding woman ever to be I'm going home!" the beginning of fighting nominated for best with Iraq, Oscar night 2004 director and with an proved to be full of excite­ Oscar for her screen­ Jessica Camplese, '06 ment. Dressed to the nines in play the Coppolas go all shades Los Angeles' down in Academy Kodak Theatre was filled for Award history as the what seemed to be a night second three-genera- photo / EONLINE.COM dedicated to Lord of the tion Oscar winning fam-COLD MOUNTAIN: Nicole Kidman Rings. ily. classy as usual for her role in Cold Hosted by the continu­ Sofia and Charlize, Mountain, ously comic Billy Crystal, along with best support- Notable wins included 'Going to Arizona." the evening highlighted ing actress, Renee Zellweger best original song, "Into the appearances by old favorites of Cold Mountain, may have West" as performed by and newcomers alike. had to battle for the title of Annie Lennox, achievement Laura Pope, '06 Among the list of first time queen on this Oscar night, in visual effects, make-up, nominees was the incredible, but there remained no doubt screenplay adaptation, and, and incredibly young, best of the position and reigning for the first time in his three year Oscar stint, Jackson as best director, and supporting cast finally walked away "Pm going to Sea Island, with the Oscar for best Georgia for a vacation motion picture of the year. with my parents. " Billy Crystal summed up the Rings success at the show well by pointing out that "I Carson Fuller, '07 don't think there's anyone left in New Zealand to thank tonight." Lords and ladies, masters and moutained, ringed and finned, it was indeed a momentous night photo / PAUL E. RODRIGUEZ for the stars and movie fans LORD OF THE OSCARS: Peter Jackson with the cast and crew of Lord Of The Rings. alike. "Going to L.A.!" actress nominee Keisha power of king. Castle-Hughes of Whale The three and a half hour Chris Schwanitz, '07 Rider, the undeniably talent­ show may as well have been ed Johnny Depp for his role a fourth installment of the in Pirates of the Caribbean, great J. R. R. Tolkien epic as and samurai master, Ken the night was consumed by Watanabe, of the blockbuster the monstrous success of £flst Samurai. Animation and The Lord of the Rings: The "Going to check out the animal fans could be cheer­ Return of the King. Taking film festival, sleep and ful at the one Oscar won by away Oscars in all eleven of work." Disney/Pixar's Finding Nemo, its nominated categories, though Toby McGuire's Peter Jackson's enthralling Seabiscuit walked away adaptation of the original Karl Riecken, '07 empty handed. novels made Oscar history, tying greats Titanic and Ben photo/ANANOVA.COM The much talked about ACADEMY AWARDS: Billy Hur for most Oscars won by Master and Commander Crytstal hosts the 76th annu­ a single film. proved a disappointment, al Oscar night. THE SANDSPUR ENTERTAINMENT MARCH 5,2004 The Proof Controversial Film • Second Stage onstage, but his performance picked up considerably performance is towards the end of the first breath taking. Act. Scores Big The set of this Fred Stone the other hand is terrific, death, and in the special case production was very simple. • Mel Gibson Mattia Sbragia as Caiphas of Jesus, they were especially by Caitlin Geoghan A brilliant feature, however, directs The and Hristo Shopov are in my horrid. The movie is shock- managing editor was the set changes that took Passion of The view the most interesting ing, and I found myself Rollins' student run the­ place to indicate a shift in characters. They are flinching at the scene of the ater, The Fred Stone Theater, time. Woonteiler was Christ, depicting involved in a struggle that scouring of Jesus. Gibson's put on a production of Proof charged with the difficult Christ's last hours. will result in the death of work is without a doubt in last week. Student director, task of illustrating shifts in Jesus. Caiphas wants Jesus your face. He makes you see Alanna Woonteiler, was time. She did an excellent job by John Ferreira dead because he is question- things that you don't want to joined by a phenomenal cast, by subtle set changes that staff reporter ing the establishment's see or think about but that he sound, and lighting crew. did not interfere with the power, and Pilate is afraid of felt was important to see. This mathematical play acting, and remained Mel Gibson's controver­ a revolt. Maia Morgenstern Never before has there been focuses on Catharine, played extremely effective. Another sial new movie The Passion of and Monica Bellucci do a such a vivid demonstration by Keira Keely (04), a young interesting feature of this the Christ opened on Ash sensational job as Mary and of the Passion. This movie is girl who is struggling with production was the use of Wednesday and raked in Mary Magdalene, respec- so special because it is a real­ her beloved father's death. songs between scenes. All in $117 million in its first istic interpretation of Keely delivers a stellar per­ all, the set, lighting, sound, five days. The movie the events that occurred formance as she goes and costumes of this produc­ depicts the last 12 hours on Good Friday. Gibson through the many emotions tion were simple. As of Jesus' life, starting in uses Latin and Aramaic, that a loved one's death pro­ Woonteiler commented, "the the garden of which were the actual vokes. She was also given play isn't about costumes; Gethsemane and end­ languages spoken in the challenge of hinting at it's about humanity and ing with his crucifixion. Palestine at this time. He psychological problems truth." The plot follows the also vividly depicts the within her character, and she The production was stories of the Gospel, characters. The disciples does so in a natural and per­ Woonteiler's first attempt at which Gibson stays are not European look­ fectly subtle manner. Keely's fully directing a production, surprisingly faithful to. ing as they have been in character exhibits a plethora and she did an excellent job. Some portions of the I other Biblical movies. of emotions, which is starkly Woonteiler describes the movie are taken almost They are gruff and contrasted with that of her experience as "exhausting word for word from the dirty-looking; they were sister, Claire, played by but very rewarding." The Gospels. There are only poor people in a poor Whitney Morse (04). Morse most difficult part of the two digressions. First of land. brings Catharine's overbear­ experience for Woonteiler all, Gibson creates a The movie does not ing, emotionally stifled sister was, "stepping out of the Satan character, who seek blame anyone to life as she emphasizes her photo / HOLLYWOOD.COM friends-zone and putting my lurks around the crowd HIS LAST 12 HOURS: Jesus after being group for the death of character's inability to director's cap on." and tempts Jesus. Also, handed over to the Roman soliders. Jesus. Gibson is only express emotion. While Woonteiler shared that her the scene of Peter's attempting to portray Morse's character could have main goal in directing the denial is far more pro­ tively. They suffer and don't what really happened. In easily appeared flat, Morse play was to have it provoke nounced and violent than offer much else. reality, many groups con­ brilliantly provides a bal­ the same emotions in her any of the Gospels describe. Suffering is what this spiring against Jesus to have ance to Catharine's raging audience that the Broadway The movie is beautifully movie is all about. It is dark, him killed. This movie por­ emotions. Proof is Kalin show did to her, while pre­ shot, but it is not epic in pro­ trays humans at their worse, Bush's (05) debut perform­ and you will certainly leave senting the message with her portions. It surprised me to when they give little value to ance. Bush has recently the movie theater feeling own style. Woonteiler is a life and to suffering. The transferred from the find that this movie cost only depressed. But that is what seasoned member of the Roman guards enjoy beating Economics department, and $25 million to make, a small Gibson attempts to accom- Rollins drama department. he has yet to fully embrace budget by modern stan­ plish; he didn't want to ere- Jesus. It is violent, but it is a Woonteiler's only disap­ the dramatic flair. His per­ dards. The acting is solid, ate an uplifting movie. The great vivid representation of pointment with the show formance was stiff, and he although there are no out­ criticism that this movie is the suffering Jesus endured. was the low amount of stu­ was often overshadowed by standing performances. too violent is unfounded. As Although I have read this dent support. She encour­ Keely when the two were James Caviezel works well mentioned, Gibson sticks to story many times, seeing it onstage together. Robert's ages everyone to attend a as Jesus and does a good job the story, it's just that people was much stronger and student, Hal, played by Alex theatre production saying, with the role; yet when he is aren't used to seeing this much more disturbing. What Johnson (06), had a hot and "You never know, you just asked to demonstrate a little kind of thing on screen. Did makes this movie so valu­ cold performance. Initially, might like it." more character he didn't people think that Roman able is its raw realism, which Johnson looked awkward convince me. crucifixions were nice and often lacks in Hollywood The supporting cast on humane? It was. a terrible productions. Life is Killing e Type O Steele-lead vocals, bass, gui­ ing off the band's collecta- through. Monk-like chants ground scene for the past 13 tar, keyboard; Kenny bles and donating 100% of blend seamlessly to the years. They have come, a Negative's new Hickey-guitar and vocals; the proceeds (and an addi­ background of sitars and long way from the days of CD hits Johnny Kelly-drums and tion $100 for each item sold) organs; very dark, very Peter Steele appearing in stores...and it's vocals; Josh Silver-key­ to the National Children's deep, very Type O. Playgirl one month, and boards and vocals. All mem­ Cancer Association. This time instead of playing slap bass with a cello awesome. bers hail from Brooklyn, Life is Killing Me, the humming along, TON's the next. This is a great New York and carry one by Issac Stolzenbach band's first album in four audience can actually sing album for any Type O fan, common thread between the staff reporter years, seems to be a cross along; they finally included and even better for one who four of them, very dark per­ between two of their best lyrics with this release. has never heard of them (for Type O Negative's new sonalities. A band with a albums; dip the isthmus Between the poetry of a as much as the band denies CD, Life is Killing Me, finds personality such as this is stick between Bloody Kisses botched sex-change opera­ it) there is a lot of talent, per­ its niche in a country suffer­ few and far between-here to and October Rust you will tion in Angry Inch (track 12), haps the culmination of their ing from a nervous break­ comfort the disturbed, and find Life is Killing Me. The and a ruined Valentine's Day talent, within this album. down; their lyrics proclaim disturb the comforted. This band seems to make you pay in The Dream is Dead (track the things that people refuse construct rings true in their for pleasure in each song; 15), one can find their voice to admit to themselves. daily lives; they hold charity total discord as a song in the soothing melancholy. The band, formed in events throughout the year. begins, and then somehow Type O Negative has 1989, consists of Peter Presently they are auction­ harmonizing midway been rocking the under­ MARCH 5, 2004 THE SANDSPUR

In Defense Of Bush's Ban W$t i§>attbsipur • President Bush the line. Let me say right off The Oldest CoCCege thinks it is a good the bat, the President's Newspaper in TCorida actions were not based on idea to ban same- homophobia or hate of gay FOUNDED IN 1894 people, as some would like sex married and MARCH 5, 2004 to think. That is an easy VOLUME 110, NUMBER 19 he is not alone. argument to make. When you can't defeat someone's by John Ferriera ESTABLISHED IN 1894 views, you smear the other staff reporter WITH THE FOLLOWING side. The President is not In a major move, the EDITORIAL: attempting to divide the "Unassuming yet almighty, president of the United country or take political sharp, and pointed, well round­ States endorsed a constitu­ advantage of this issue. In ed yet many-sided, assiduously tional amendment banning fact, what political advan­ tenacious, victorious in single same sex marriage. Two dif­ tage could the President pos­ combat and therefore without a ferent instances have been sible have from starting a peer, wonderfully attractive and extensive in circulation; all these the cause of this sudden shift controversial debate and will be found upon investigation in the administration's poli­ angering all sorts of liberal to be among the extraordinary cy. In Massachusetts, the groups that he wants to qualities of The Sandspur." Supreme Court took it upon sway away from Democrats? themselves to lead the This was an unpopular ROBERT C. WALKER II charge and ruled that the move, but the President felt Editor-in-Chief

state legislature needed to that he needed to act. This of photo illustration / MARK BARTSCHI accommodate couples of the course is the difference mayor of a city of some­ minors, if both parties are MARK BARTSCHI Production Manager same gender. Then, in San between this president and where who personally consenting. Francisco, the Mayor of that the former president. Bush believes in polygamy started The constitutional CAITLIN GEOGHAN city has been issuing illegal acts when he needs to act, illegally recognizing amendment would define Managing Editor marriage certificates to peo­ while Clinton acting only polygamy. Everyone would and defend the institution of when it was to his political ple of the same gender, and be up in arms. It is important marriage, and it would then SECTION EDITORS even Rosie O'Donnell took advantage. And if anyone is in this debate to separate allow each individual state advantage of this instance to blame for making this a personal prejudices from to decide what it wants to do BRITTANY LEE News for a photo op. They are ille­ political issue it is the judges straightforward legal mat­ with civil unions. If a state ERIKA BATEY Asst. News gal is because, in California, on the liberal Supreme Court ters. If you allow people to feels that homosexuals can KARINA MC CABE Features marriage is only legally rec­ of Massachusetts that are simply redefine constitution­ have civil unions let them, CATHY MCCARTHY .. .Asst. Features LARA BUESO Entertainment ognized when being taking a whack at the consti­ al premises by their own there is no problem with tution. JESSICA ESTES .Asst. Entertainment between a man and woman, belief then we are lost as a that, because the part of the EDDIE HUANG .Humor and couples of the same gen­ What President Bush is country. Every time power democratic process. But the JARED PARKINSON ... .Asst. Humor der do not fit that descrip­ trying to do is preserve the changed hands we would proponents of same sex mar­ JESSE THOMPSON Opinions tion. strength of our constitution. have a complete revolution, riage have bypassed the JON BIRDSONG .Sports What we have here is an The debate is not about Democrats would absolve democratic and relied upon unprecedented disrespect whether homosexuals are religion, and Republicans judicial tyranny to have their STAFF EDITORS for jurisprudence and the sinners or not, the point here would instate a religion. The opinions forced about the rule of law that we hold so is that the rule of law must constitution is meant to nation. Because of the ruling AMANDA PAGE BECK Copy dear here in the United be respected. If we followed defend people from the of the Massachusetts KATIE PACKELL ... /. .Photography States. The rule of law is one what these activists have abuse of power of its leaders. Supreme Court, people all DANIELLE LAMBRAIA Copy of the pillars upon which we done, the following scenario The mayor of San Francisco over the country are forced JESSICA COMBS .Web Site have created our society, and is also possible. Marriage has done exactly that. If we to debate this issue. Illegal marriage licenses handed it is under attack by activists law prohibits polygamy, so if are to allow same-sex mar­ STAFF REPORTERS who wish to interpret the one man and two women, or riage, then no plausible can out in San Francisco will JOHN FERRIERA law to advance their views. one women and two men be given against polygamist cause challenges in almost every state of the union. A DAVID GRASSO They have pushed too far, what to get married they marriages, and even in some few people are trying to take SELENA MOSHELL and now it is time to draw can't. But let's say that a cases the marriage of away the rights of the people ISAAC STOLZENBACH to voice their opinion on this HEATHER WILLIAMS issue. For some reason these few people feel that they are DEAN HYBL enlightened, and those that Advisor are opposing gay marriage The Sandspur is published weekly are as my editor would say on Fridays and maintains a circula­ tion of 2,000 copies. "Bushy Bigots". The consti­ The Editorial Board extends an tutional amendment would invitation to our readers to submit give people the right to voice letters and articles. In order for a let­ ter to be considered for publication, their opinion, so that we can it must include the name and tele­ make a democratic decision phone number of the author and be on issue that is central to our 400 to 600 words in length. character as a country. In considering a submission for publication, The Sandspur reserves Once again this is not a the right to edit letters and articles. Submit all letters and articles to the matter of bigotry or of address below or bring them to our homophobia, it is a matter of offices on the third floor of the Mills respecting the law and most Memorial Center. All submissions of all defending the rights must include a printed copy with a saved copy on disk and must be given to citizens by the received in The Sandspur offices no Constitution of the United later than 5 p.m. on the Monday States. prior to publication. The Sandspur 1000 Holt Avenue - 2742 .^ . photo / WWW.CABN.ORG Winter Park, FL 32789 FIGHTERS: Couples like these are currently fighting against the proposed constitutional amend- Phone: (407) 646-2393 ment that would ban gay marriage^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Advertising: (407) 646-2696 E-Mail Us At: [email protected] ISSN: 0035-7936 I THE SANDSPUR OPINIONS MARCH 5, 2004 No Students In 'Unofficial' Faculty Meeting • Rollins's stu­ is the right opportunity for According to Article II of the ing" a "meeting." Further Upon final consideration the Rollins community, as a All-College Faculty Bylaws irony derives from the fact the process of selecting Dr. dents are kicked whole, to comment on that faculty, administrators, and that the named nominee to Duncan as the prospective out of faculty individual. Scheduled meet­ other officials of the college the Trustees for the candidate to the Trustees for ings between Dr. Duncan are granted vote and voice Presidency of Rollins just President of Rollins deliber­ meeting with pres­ and the faculty and students privileges. The All-College happened to stumble into ately violated student's idential candidate. were set. Faculty Bylaws do not men­ this "unofficial gathering." rights in an effort to limit his Unfortunately, extraordi­ tion public attendance or Dr. Duncan's arrival at this exposure to the average by Ryan G. Hudnall nary violation of student's student representatives. unofficial faculty meeting Rollins student. Greek contibuting writer rights occurred over the Furthermore, the All-College was no accident. This was a Presidents were not invited On March 2 the nominee course of the two set meet­ Faculty Bylaws are granted faculty meeting and students to speak with Dr. Duncan at for the position of President, ings. According to the authority to supercede all were deliberately prevented any point in this process. Dr. Lewis Duncan, made his Bylaws of the Arts and other college bylaws. from attending. This is a Greek life accounts for some first visit to Rollins since his Sciences (A&S) Faculty, the However, as guests and stu­ major violation of student's 35% of Rollins A&S students. naming as a potential succes­ A&S Student Government dents are not mentioned in rights. More distastefully, Crummer sor to Dr. Bornstein. His Association is allowed to the All-College Faculty What of the planned and Holt students were nomination to the Trustees send nine representatives to Bylaws a differing set of meeting between Dr. never given meeting oppor­ came with the strong recom­ any meeting of the A&S attendance rules cannot Duncan and students later in tunities. Indeed, a student mendation of the Faculty to speak without apply. At the very least, open the afternoon of March from the Arts and Sciences, Presidential Search voting privileges. attendance policies must be Second? Dr. Duncan did Crummer, and Holt did sit Committee. Yet, concerns Furthermore, and according considered applicable from meet with selected students on the Presidential Search from many faculty members to the Bylaws, anyone may the A&S Bylaws. that afternoon. Committee. Yet, the that Dr. Duncan did not nec­ attend an A&S meeting of When a dismissed stu­ Disgracefully, this meeting Committee conducted its essarily fit the Rollins model the faculty with speaking dent representative to the was also never made official. search in private. The anticipated his arrival. privileges only if first recog­ March 2nd meeting wrote a No notification was sent to amount of effort to keep stu­ Several faculty members nized. 'Upon the calling of letter of complaint to the students via campus e-mail. dents out of the loop regard­ commented that he lacked the March 2nd meeting with Office of the Dean of the No announcements were ing this matter of great insti­ teaching credentials appro­ Dr. Duncan all students, Faculty the given response made from administration tutional significance has priate to a primarily teach­ with the exception of Sarah to the student came as fol­ about the meeting or invita­ been disturbingly high. ing institution, such as Ledbetter, already a member lows: "In no way was this a tions sent. Dr. Duncan met What is the point in all of the Rollins. Rumors abounded of the Presidential Search Faculty meeting described in with the students invited by secrecy? After all, now is the that he came from a tradition Committee, were dismissed the Bylaws." The argument, the Arts and Sciences appropriate time to com­ of scientific training and from the meeting by the essentially, came down to Student Government ment on Dr. Duncan. Now is research that denied many Office of the Dean of the the rationalization that this Association. This excluded the appropriate time for the women equal opportunities. Faculty. The reasoning given was not an official All- most all A&S students and members of this community Indeed, the raising of appro­ to the dismissed representa­ College Faculty Meeting and completely prevented any to recommend to the priate questions for someone tives was that the meeting that the Bylaws did not meeting with Crummer or Trustees a leader. To prevent in such an institutionally was actually an All-College apply at all. Students simply Holt students and Dr. the students of this commu­ important position came at Faculty Meeting and that the were not invited to this fac­ Duncan. The meeting nity from having a voice is a the correct moment: his pub­ Bylaws of the A&S Faculty ulty "gathering." The irony occurred during some stu­ shocking proposition with lic nomination. The time in did not apply. The Bylaws of of the situation comes from dent's class sessions. Again, which to start Dr. Duncan's which a candidate's presen­ the All-College Faculty, in the numerous faculty mem­ student's rights were bla­ tenure. Hopefully, it is not a a tation to the Trustees comes actuality, did pply- bers who called the "gather­ tantly violated by this action. sign of things to come. On Writing As Thinking • Explore the territories of the mind, heart, Even a small essay such diately from my mouth. 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