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Sandspur, Vol 116, No 10, November 20, 2009

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Osbourne I Spectacle of SGRho lights arrives in Central Florida Crime runs rampant Founder's Week TJ FISHER the sandspur Starting Nov. 8, Sigma Gamma Rho (SGRho) kicked off their Founder's Week festivi­ ties, a week meant to celebrate The Osbourne Spectacle of the sorority's beginnings and Lights has once again come to the wonderful women who Disney's Hollywood Stu­ founded the sisterhood. The so­ dios. Read a review and see rority was founded on Nov. 12, pictures. 1922 in Indianapolis, IN at But­ s; % \S t ler University. According to the president of SGRho at Rollins, Priscilla Chancy, the sorority was founded by seven profes­ sors with the aim of aiding the Jspur POLL community and uplifting young women to higher standards, a Do you feel that same-sex characteristic they saw in them­ marriage should be legal? selves. The week is an SGRho tradition not only at Rollins College, but also with other chapters at other universities. This year, Founder's Week was titled "iRepresent: 87 years of Greater Service, Greater Prog­ ress." SGRho planned a differ­ • Yes ent event to symbolize what the .:-.. NO sorority represents. I No, but civil unions should be Sunday was "iPray", held i Undecided COURTESY OF CAMPUS SECURITY at the Knowles Memorial Cha­ THE CRIMINAL: Campus Security identified this man as the one responsible for the recent harassment pel. During this event, the so­ of female Rollins students. rority, along with anyone in the community who wished to at­ this day in history LUCAS Manley, age 54, had just finished American male about 5-foot tend, went to church. Monday dining at the Park Plaza Gar­ 6-inches with a similar build. was "iStep." This day's event November 20,1962-The HERNANDEZ the sandspur dens around 11:10 p.m. and was The second event of con­ consisted of the ladies put­ Cuban missile crisis of­ walking to his car with friend cern, occurring on the Rollins ting on a successful step show. ficially ends. The Soviet Concetta Giuliano when two campus, was the harassment of Tuesday was "iLead." Here, Union agreed to withdraw Thanksgiving is quickly ap­ robbers in Halloween costumes female students by a man now the sorority, along with the Of­ its nuclear weapons from proaching and students at Rol­ confronted them in the parking identified as Abdulkhader Saleh fice of Multicultural Affairs, Cuba after a standoff that lins have many gifts to be thank­ lot. Manley was stabbed in the Maisari. The nature of each inci­ hosted an event called Divine brought the world to the ful for: a top-notch education chest and quickly rushed to Or­ dent was similar; Maisari would Nine 101. This event was aimed brink of nuclear war. (number one in the South), ded­ lando Regional Medical Center. approach female students, act at educating the campus about icated faculty members, exciting The stabbing occurred at 11:11 as though he was a potential the council under which the so­ social events, and great friends. p.m., a time when the majority student, and then demand their rority is governed. Wednesday, But what about the gift of safe­ of the Rollins community was phone numbers to meet up and the sisters held "iWin: Greek ty? Of recent, this has become a out enjoying Halloween fes­ "discuss Rollins." Although Family Feud," modeled after question of great concern to stu­ tivities. This event is troubling no females were injured dur­ the famous show Family Feud. dents, parents, and the Winter because many Rollins students ing these confrontations, sev­ Thursday, which was the official 87th anniversary of the sorority, Park community at large. were off campus and could have eral were forcibly grabbed once been in the Park Avenue area at they tried to turn away. Cam­ was an event titled "iCelebrate," Within the past week, the where the girls gave out cake in Rollins community has expe­ that time. Also, with the parking pus Security closely monitored garage so close, it is likely that the events and worked hand in the Campus Center in honor of rienced several violent and the date. Finally, Friday, the la­ dangerous events. After a stab­ there were at least a few stu­ hand with Winter Park police to dents in close proximity. What tr to locate and detain Maisari. dies held "iServe." This day, the bing in Winter Park, a stranger women volunteered at the open­ is even more troubling is that On Nov. 10, at approxi­ harassing female students on ing night of the Festival of Trees the two men have still not been mately 3:15 p.m., campus secu­ campus, and a shooting off of at the Orlando Museum of Art. Interstate 4, it is time to address brought into the custody of law rity received a call that Maisari the issue of safety. enforcement. One suspect was was seen on the premises. They Chancy commented, "This On Oct. 31, a man was described as being a young located him and promptly es­ Founder's Week was a lot of fun stabbed in the parking lot of male of unidentified race, above corted him to their office for and could not have been such a a Park Avenue restaurant. Ac­ six feet with a thin to medium questioning. According to an e- success without all of the sup­ build. The second suspect was mail issued by Fernando... port that we received from the COURTESY OF CIA.GOV cording to police spokesman Of­ ficer Jim Whitman, victim James descriCbed as a young African (Continued on page 2) entire campus."

ttas your bike been •ance marathon oc- Have yon seen Cabaret?] Men's and women's stolen? Alan Nordstrom Lrred this past week­ Learn why you need to soccer champion­ head to the Annie Rus- he recent end. Find out how it ships are underway. fflrrte wave. rent in Life and Times. sel this weekend. Check out pictures! November 20,2^ The Rollins College Sandspur [email protected] OPINIONS Crime < the Oldest Couege began shooting. According to fact. An e-mail was sent oi campus. Additionally, WPPD Continued from page 1 Lieutenant Louis Tanzi, the cul- campus security at 2:42 p. , - Newspaper in Tfbrida will be submitting paperwork to m % the State Attorney's Office in re­ prit "produced a handgun and forming the student body ^ Founded in 1894 started shooting in the reception the campus had been searched Rodriguez of campus secu­ lation to an outstanding battery area and continued shooting in and cleared, rity, "during the course of the complaint." Maisari is a citizen the office area until he left." He Winter Park is a relati conversation with WPPD [Win­ of Saudi Arabia and is working W$z i£>att&s#ttr Is a injured five and killed one per- safe city. In almost every crime ter Park Police Department], Mr. here in Orlando with a work weekly publication son. A search for Rodriguez en- category, it ranks below aver* Maisari's account of the events visa. He was described as 24 printed on recycled because the police force has sucb changed several times, but final­ veTrs old with short "black hair sued shortly after the shooting paper, and we want and he was found at his moth­ a strong presence in the cornr^ ly acknowledged that he did ap­ that is combed back, a medium YOU to get involved. nity. In comparison to similar proach approximately 15 female complexion, small build, and a er's house. small Florida schools, Rollins students to Team more about slight moustache. He is 5'10" This incident brought much is one of the safest. Also, all Rollins' and hopefully become and weighs 135-145 pounds. fear to the Rollins community ( Campus Security has either la Brittany Fornof a student in the future. He also The final incident of concern but also to the state of Florida. enforcement or military expei Editor-in-Chief stated that he did touch sev­ was a shooting that occurred at The manhunt, which lasted ence. At the end of the day, & eral of them, but that it was not 11:44 a.m. near downtown Or­ nearly three hours, shut down 1-4 and countless city streets, curity is dependant upon wise Nick Zazuiia meant to be threatening and that lando on Nov. 6. The shooter, Ja­ he 'didn't think he did anything son Rodriguez, a former Reyn­ and put numerous schools and decision-making and effectivi Managing Editor wrong.' With this information, olds Smith & Hills employee, businesses on lockdown. The communication. Together % Campus Security asked WPPD entered the eighth floor of the Rollins community was not di­ can work to make campus the Lauren Hames to trespass Mr. Maisari from Gateway Center Building and rectly notified until after the safest it can be Faculty Advisor

Alexis Obernauer Head Copy Greg Golden Webmaster Desperately seeking fame Amanda Hampton .Final Copy agenda. In response to Prejean's ago. The sex tape itself doe Jen Atwell Public Relations BRENDAN MONROE by a better candidate, Prejean comments about being under not matter; rather, the problen Ben Zitsman... ..Work-Study the sandspur denied newly appointed Miss USA Dalton her moment in the attack for her religious views, stems from Prejean's hypocrisy spotlight, accepting with open King then addressed the topic By trying to play the role of th Section "Editors arms the "victim" role the right- of liberal women being attacked noble Christian woman wh wing media immediately thrust by the right wing press, citing condemns such "worldly" be Evie Lyras Center-Spread upon her. Since then, Prejean's Hillary Clinton and Sonia So- havior, Prejean brought upo Travis CKnger...... News whining has reached ear shat­ tomayor and even quoting con­ herself a much-deserved bar Laura Hardwicke...... Opinioi3s tering pitch as each new week servative commentator Laura rage of negative attention. Ri Jen Stall Life & Times In case you have had the brings a new "outrage" which Ingram's comments that House gardless, Prejean will not let Erik Keevan..ArtsMmtertainment good fortune of missing her she so nobly takes upon herself Speaker Nancy Pelosi has "done little videotape get in the wa Shannon Lynch.Sports/Calendar on television the last couple of to expose. Miraculously, in be­ everything but sell her body" for of sales, and has been adamaj Lindsey Hirsch Asst. Editor weeks, former Miss California tween the lawsuits against the health care legislation. Natural­ about plugging her book evei Carrie Prejean has been making pageant and their countersuits, ly, Prejean dodged the question, chance she gets, referring to Where do you fit into the the talk show rounds. In addi­ Prejean has found the time to preferring to digress instead multiple times and going so far tion to her plethora of Softball write about what she sees as the into yet another rant about how as to hold it up for the earner Sandspur? appearances on Fox News, Pre­ media's unfair and biased treat­ Sarah Palin has been mistreat­ plastic smile firmly in place. At the Sandspur, we are con­ jean has also appeared recently ment of conservative women. ed. Later, when King asked her Contrary to all her whiniii stantly looking for more voices, be on "The Today Show," "The As evidenced by her claims that about her recent settlement with Prejean ought to be kissing tl they involved in editing, writing, or View" and, in an utterly bizarre she has been "Palin-ized," Pre­ the Miss USA Organizers, Pre­ ground Perez Hilton walks o photography. This year, we are adding appearance, "Larry King Live." jean has been eager to share the jean threatened to walk off the for letting her overstay her we a new Staff Reporter position. Staff The recent media blitz is due to mantle of martyred conserva­ show, proceeding to sit immo­ come in America's households Reporters will attend weekly assign­ the release of a book that Prejean tive female with the former Vice bile in front of the camera until None can really sum it up bet ment meetings and write articles to be penned that details the "harsh Presidential nominee. after the following commercial ter than Keith Lewis, the exeo published in the Sandspur. treatment" that she claims to This brings us to Larry break. tive director of Miss Califo: What do you get for con­ have suffered as a result of her King. After a segment heralding The answer King was look­ who has known Prejean for tributing to the Sandspur? response to a question about heroes such as cancer research­ ing for had to do with the rev­ last couple years. "The public Other than seeing your name whether or not she advocates ers and military veterans, King elation of a sex tape featuring finally getting a glimpse of and work in print, you will be gay marriage. asked in-studio guest Prejean Prejean that was provocative real Carrie Prejean, who lives paid as a correspondent for the Prejean, as we have heard who her hero is. "Sarah Palin," enough to get Prejean to drop her own delusional world. Sandspur. on countless television shows by Prejean said assuredly, some­ her lawsuit against the Miss childish behavior, her negati How will I get my writ­ now, does not. Unlike some who how managing to keep a straight USA Organizers. Prejean has attitude, the sarcasm and co ten articles into the Sand­ were outraged by her stance face. "Sarah Palin is your hero?" claimed that the video was in­ descending tone, the disresp spur? against gay marriage, I applaud­ King replied, no doubt doing tended for a former boyfriend's and continual lying she is dei ed it not because I agree with his best to hold back a laugh. Articles for the Sandspur are eyes alone and was shot when onstrating now is only a fractii Prejean— because I don't, but Following a segment saluting typically 400-700 words in length she was 17. Prejean's boyfriend, of what we endured both di because she had the courage to real heroes the Prejean com­ and must be submitted no later however, claims that the video her reign and after. be honest on the topic. As recent ment serves to further illumi­ than noon on the Monday prior to was actually shot when she Here's hoping we don'than polls suggest, the majority of nate the model's ignorance and was 20, essentially two years to endure her much longer. the corresponding issue's publica­ Americans do not support gay tion. Submissions will be e-mailed marriage and to single her out to Editor@thesandspu/.org. for her view as some commenta­ Where is the Sandspur? tors did is misguided and coun­ The Sandspur office is located on terproductive. Yes, it was wrong the 3rd floor of the Mills building, for Prejean to be attacked as she two floors above the post office. was at times was for expressing How can I get involved a view to a question that, let's be with the Sandspur? honest, had no place even being Sandspur meetings are held asked in a beauty pageant. The on Wednesday of every week at problem, then, is not with the 6pm in the Sandspur office on the question itself but with the de­ 3rd floor of the Mills Building. spicable way in which Prejean •w Any questions can be e-mailed to has handled the matter in the pageant's wake. «^ [email protected], and re­ W spective editors can be reached at After the title of Miss USA their Rollins e-mail addresses (first was awarded to Miss North vz initial, last name@>rollins.edu). Carolina, Kristen Dalton, Pre­ jean appeared instantly, pro­ claiming her rightful claim to the crown which she says she lost due to the bias of the judges. 1000 Holt Avenue This is where Prejean's train first Winter Park, FL 32789 derailed. In making such accu­ Phone: (407) 646-2696 sations against the pageant, Pre­ jean revealed her selfishness and [email protected] surgically enhanced ego. Refus­ DC.I1TV _ _ __J- - COURTESY OF MCT CAMJJ QUEEN ing to consider the possibility fj ™ SMILES: Prejean (left) hams it up for the camera after her win and be» the sextape scandal. that she was simply outdone The Rollins CoUege Sandspur [email protected] November 20, 2009 OPINIONS Dark times for Brit Futures TJ FISHER college-bound kids today. but in reality, for children of the Sandspur Personally, I think docking that family to go to college, they the money Bright Futures can need financial aid. give to any student is ridiculous. It is becoming more As the cost of college tuition and more expensive to live Roughly 50 percent of the rises, the more the amount this comfortably in America, but the student body at Rollins College state funded scholarship system requirements for government is from the state of Florida, and gives its recipients fails to cover aid have not changed to know about the state-funded the rising costs. accommodate these new scholarship program Bright What used to assist high conditions in society. Futures. school students without the For instance, more and As a resident of the state proper resources now doesn't more students are living at of Florida, all throughout provide the aid it once promised. home and commming to the high school I heard about the Now, instead of Bright nearest state school because requirements for Bright Futures Futures being enough to pay for living on campus and near the and what I had to do in order to an education at the University university is too expensive. get a 100 percent Bright Futures of Florida or other colleges Even with this cost-cutting scholarship, which meant I across the state, students must move, the high price of gas could go to any state school in find other scholarships to pay forces them to still spend a Florida for free. for their education. substantial amount of money. New legislation was passed With an influx of people Thus, even the student who at the beginning of this year vying for a finite number of commutes is in an impossibly that changed both the amount scholarships, the competition hard place. per semester hour that the will get even fiercer, making On top of all of this scholarship program pays for getting the money to pay for hardship, there is homework and the rules regarding the college harder and harder. and studying. policy on dropping classes. Another issue is the It seems that as time goes Essentially, the program increased difficulty of getting by, the necessity of obtaining no longer covers 100 percent government aid from FAFSA. a college degree grows higher, of one's tuition at a state A family may look while it is becoming harder and institution, a problem for many comfortably well off on paper, harder to attend college. Sunrail: jump on it RAVIS CLING the airport, you will be able to and stimulate the suffering local the Sandspur leave Park Avenue and reach the economy. airport in less than 20 minutes. The Sunrail has to be built, Crime and This will be both cheaper and then maintained and operated. faster than car transportation. For each of these stages, many As the year ends, it is Many Floridians are unemployed Floridians will be important that Floridians note probably concerned about the able to find new jobs. that the legislature failed to pass costs of this project. However, The Sunrail benefits carelessness the Sunrail proposal once again. there is good news in that everyone in Central Florida The legislature must not drag its regard. and provides the foundation ALAN NORDSTROM With, I also suppose, nary feet on this project, as the federal The project will be heavily for the continued growth and professor of English a thought about the owner, the funds will soon be unavailable. supplemented by federal funds prosperity of the Orlando area. invisible victim, that over-priv­ The time has come to that are waiting to be used on a As Orlando enters the Having your bicycle stolen ileged schmuck who can prob­ modernize Central Florida's system such as this. future, it faces two options: it i pretty low on the scale of Bad ably afford to buy a re-place­ transportation system. No new taxes would be can either adopt a mass transit lgs that can happen. But ment or will collect insurance Sunrail is essentially a enacted to pay for this system. system such as Sunrail, or wait till it's a violation, and it's hard and upgrade to a better bike new transit system for Central Indeed, once operational, the and watch as the drive time on shrug off and move on with- and stronger lock. And who'll Florida. The system will create system will pay for itself. 1-4 increases. Sunrail benefits it reflection, if not obsession. have learned a lesson in caution new and expand existing Speaking of the economics the economy, Sunrail benefits Last Thursday afternoon, as well. railroad tracks to accommodate of this project, this project will the residents of Orlando, Jtween two and four, while I It's not the brazenness of passenger cars. create thousands of jobs for and Sunrail benefits the ras teaching at one end of Or- this act that prompts me to re­ Although a much smaller individuals in Central Florida environment. Let's get Sunrail! ido Hall, someone walked or flect; if s the carelessness, a kind system, Sunrail will ie off with my "Kryptonite"- of care-lessness I see all around, operate much as the abled Giant bike, parked at a kind of egoism so self-cen­ Washington DC Metro. ie other end of the building, tered that it ignores the effects Sunrail will provide >posite the entrance to Sul­ of its deeds and words on oth­ fast and efficient tan House—Obama bumper ers. It does just what it likes service throughout icker and all. and blows off the consequences Central Florida. He either cut the tough to inconsequential others. The initial plans >le or shouldered the bike I see it while walking on call for tracks from ray—to a nearby pickup campus or in nearby parks: the Sanford through ick (is what Campus Secu- thoughtlessly discarded cans, Orlando. However, it is supposes) and thence to a bottles, cups, and plastic bags expected that once the iwn shop. littering the ground. system is operating it Just "business" to him, I I see it in empty classrooms will quickly expand. figure. I'm told that forty or with lights and fans left on and If you have ever so bikes have been stolen from candy wrappers and wadded sat on 1-4 wondering campus already this year. A papers strewn under chairs and why it takes an hour profitable business, if brazen. tables. to move ten miles, then I imagine such thefts to be I see, on a smaller scale, Sunrail is the answer fried out routinely. Dress the same attitude that produc­ you seek. like a student, with a back­ es a remorseless bike thief—a Sunrail will ack for your cable cutters or careless neglect of how others reduce the number of 'frer jimmying tools. Saunter are affected by one's actions, a cars on 1-4, provide around to spy out a target bike. presumed sense of imperious an affordable and Wait till no one's in sight. Make superiority to others, allowing efficient method of your quick, practiced moves one to abuse them willfully. transportation for 0 free it from bondage. Hop It's not you I mean, Dear Floridians, and will °n. Ride off. Rendezvous with Reader, only those with no re­ reduce greenhouse gas COURTESY OF SUNRAIL.COM your nearby truck. Light up spect for others by whom they emissions. BENEFITS: Not only will the lightrail exist on already present tracks, it will a satisfying smoke. Job well would themselves expect to be Instead of having bring new jobs to Florida, and the majority of the project will be funded by the d °ne. Vanish. respected. to rent a taxi to get to government. November 20, 2009 The Rollins College Sandspur [email protected] LIFE & TIMES Sodexo fights hunger in the community

CHRISTIAN KEBBEL / the sandspur HELPING HANDS: This year, the students of Rollins College participated in a campus-wide food drive for Second Harvest Food Bank. Thanks to everyone who contributed. The donations exceeded expecta] tions. Rollins Dance Marathon makes miracles happe KRISTIN SCHENDEL Arnold Palmer Hospital for students put an emphasis the sandspur Children in Orlando. improving awareness < The event marked the assistance Children's This year's Network ± Dance Marathon to over 17 m \ event "was filled children am with non-stop Families and movement and children f meaning. Last have ben Saturday from 2 from Children- p.m. until 2 a.m., Miracle Network | Rollins students, attended the e RESERVOIR faculty and to speak staff, along with how their members of the were changed local community, the generosity i ALBUM OUT NOW joined together the organization for 12 hours of Participant Manj CD VINYL SPECIAL EDITION dancing, games, Neville (Class a'l food, music and - 2013) spearheaded entertainment in COURTESY OF HELPMAKEMIRACXES.ORG the McKe* the Cornell Campus Center. third year for Dance Marathon Residence Hall team, who j Dance Marathon at Rollins CollegeCollege. In its the event's Miracle C is the largest and most first year, Rollins received award based on the n www.fanfarlo.com successful student-organized recognition from the Children's of participating dancer- philanthropy at Rollins College. Miracle Network Leadership raising initiatives, and o Entirely student run, the Dance Conference as the "Best New spirit. , Marathon event donates 100 Dance Marathon" of the 17 Rich Ford (Class of 2 percent of the funds raised launched nationally, as well as another dancer, became directly to Greater Orlando the "Most Successful First-Year honorary Moraler *ffi Children's Miracle Network Dance Marathon" in the event's the event due to his spiri NOVEMBER 9 - DECEMBER 18 affiliated hospitals, including 13-year history. This year, in encouragement of those a Shands Children's Hospital at addition to raising funds for the him throughout the the University of Florida and Children's Miracle Network, period. The Rollins College Sandspur [email protected] November 20, 2009 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Roll out the red carpet and start the parade ERIK KEEVAN with the band. According to an you tap your toe in rhythm; it is new album, for the sound went Mayday Parade is known for the sandspur Absolutepunk.com interview, impossible to fight. Their spirit unused in their first album. An having stronger lyrics than Lancaster said, "Mayday was a and energyj^^^^^^^^ acoustic intro most of their pop-punk breth­ big part of my life but ask them embodied to "Still Breath­ next time who wrote the album, ren, and lyrics such as "If s hard in "Lesson," ing" helps set a Fans of pop-punk rejoice; I bet my name doesn't to be a man, but I'm doing all I come has carried slower mood in Mayday Parade, the kings of up." can" and "Florida, please be still them into the song before tonight" show the creative side catchy lines and up-beat melo­ Lancaster has been re- the new the electric gui­ of the band. These words say dies, are back. Oct. 6 saw the re­ placed by Derek Sanders on direction, tars kick in. The much more than song s about lease of "Anywhere but Here," the new album, who fans will allowing entirely acous­ broken hearts, which most the band's second studio album. recognize from backing vocals the band to tic "I Swear pop-punk bands center them­ The follow up to their popular in such songs as "Miserable at grow while This Time I selves around. The song "If You album "A Lesson in Romantics" Best" and "Jamie All Over." If maintaining Mean It" holds Can't Live Without Me, Why brings back the sounds that ev­ you've seen Mayday Parade on the parts similar patterns Aren't You Dead Yet" seems to eryone has come to love. After tour these past two years, Sand­ that every­ to "Miserable comment on Jason Lancaster's two years of solid touring, in- ers is the man that you saw on one loves. at Best" from departure, with such lines as duding appearances with All vocals. His vocals are slightly "Any­ the first album, "When you hear this chorus, do Time Low and The Maine, and deeper than Lancaster's, but where but only miss­ you miss the way the world was on the Vans Warped Tour, the his talent is equal to that of his Here" is a ing the key­ spinning for us" being an obvi­ five piece band reentered the predecessor. Old and new fans wonder­ board quality. ous attack. But you can judge studio to record songs they had alike will be drawn to the new ful album,] _^^__^_^^_ Their acoustic for yourself. written on the road. voice of Mayday Parade. though a COURTESY OF MCT CAMPUS route shows a Mayday Parade have CLUCK,NG This album, sadly, has a Though the band lost their slight de- AROUND: Mayday Pa- slightly more earned their place among the rade ses witn tne lineup change from their ear­ main vocalist and songwriter, p a r t u r e P° infamou^^^^^^^^^fmaturs e style pop-punk elite. Their trial-by- lier release. Fans who purchase the quality of the songs has from their chicken suit, of pop-punk, fire touring and album release this album expecting to hear the stayed the same. They contain earlier release. This album con­ proving that Mayday Parade is just goes to show that they have docile tones of Jason Lancaster the same style of catchy cho­ tains heavier keyboard use, as not afraid to branch out and try what it takes, and "Anywhere are going to be disappointed. ruses and tunes, and after just it permeates through the fast something new. but Here" does not disappoint. Shortly after the release of their one listen, the lyrics of "Kids in paced guitars and heavy drums. However, the thing that I give thk album an 8 out of 10 first full length album, Lancast­ Love" will be stuck in your head. Their use of acoustic guitars sets Mayday Parade aside more and urge any fan of pop-punk er departed, citing differences The beat of the music will make comes off as experimental in the than anything is their lyrics. to pick it up.

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The acting by This year's second per­ Schwab was stiff, and although the character Bradshaw is a hard (the name given to the branch 3/4 Mastodon groove, 9/8 The formance at the Annie Russell VERNON MEIGS part to play, he should strive to of metal influenced by hard­ Mars Volta, Queen chromatic Theater is Cabaret, a musical set the sandspur make the character more believ­ core punk), which is relatively build up, and Megadeth cho­ in Berlin, Germany in the early able. Between the Buried and uncommon in progressive met­ rus" as stated in their official 1930s. I had never seen the show Me is not a band that you can al music. It is not surprising to wehsite. Cabaret before, but I had heard The singing capabilities of pin down on one spot musi­ hear lighter elements of Pink The result was The Great some of the musical numbers Amanda Leakey (Class of 2011) cally especially after sitting Floyd, Queen, or Smashing Misdirect, consisting of six dis­ from the show. I have to say, I who played Fraulein Schneider through an entire album of Pumpkins alongside that of the tinct, diverse songs. The heavy was expecting an upbeat musi­ were truly amazing, although! theirs. The phrase "there's heavier Metallica, Megadeth, and bombastic metal charac­ cal comedy, which was what I felt that the songs written for her something in here for every­ or Opeth. teristics are still there with all got until the end of the first act, character were a bit bland. Also one" definitely rings true, es­ After the critically ac­ of their complexities such as when the show suddenly took a I must say that Mary Kate D> pecially on their latest album claimed 2007 album Colors, speed and technicality, dy­ hugely dark turn with the emer­ yer (Class of 2010) did a great The Great Misdirect, released in Between the Buried and Me namic shifts in time signatures, gence of the Nazi Party in Ger­ job as her debut for the char­ October. set out on tour and notably and blistering solos fused with many. acter Fraulein Kost. The part Between the Buried and performed in the "Progressive more lighter, more "main­ The show begins with was originally to be played by Me are influenced by many Nation '08" festival alongside stream" sounding clean guitar the song "Willkommen," per­ Chelsea Dygan (Class of 2010), styles that define their overall Dream Theater, Opeth, and 3. segments. formed by the company, and of but the day before the show, she sound including extreme met­ The band entered the studio to In the past, they have course, the Emcee, played by slipped on some magazines and al, progressive rock, alternative record their fifth studio album, had influences of classic rock, Peter Travis (Class of 2012). This broke her foot, excluding her pop-rock, classical, and jazz fu­ and have stated in the interim thrash metal, alternative rock, fabulously flamboyant charac­ from performing. Dwyer did a sion. This is all united under a that one of their songs has "a and jazz, but in this album, ter, played so well by Travis, great job making the best of the base that is largelv metalcore noisv Coalesce breakdown, there have been newer styles stole the entire show. Whenever situation, and it was not notice­ and sounds included, one of he came on stage, my eyes went able that it was not the part she them which figures promi­ straight to him, and I could not was originally cast to play. nently is an almost country help hanging on to every sin­ The song "Cabaret," per­ rtTiUIlUlfPHlfl sound/sprinkled in songs such gle word he spoke. Everything formed by Killian, is a great ex­ mimmmm as "Disease, Injury, Madness" about him was spot on, from ample of this change. Whenever (complete with a horse's neigh), costume, to acting, to singing, I have heard the song before, and the fifth track "Desert of to his German accent. Without a it has always been a feel-good Song" is a slower, laid-back doubt, he was my favorite char­ version. This time, the music piece from start to finish, with acter of the entire show. sounded darker, and the words reel life festival an overall country-style atmo­ The company of the girls took on a completely new mean­ sphere. Eccentric elements like who worked at the Kit Kat Club ing. During the number, Sally free admission. win prizes. polka, however, have been in­ also did a great job with the is the only one on stage, with corporated for the song "Fossil singing as well as dancing. The a lone spotlight and a micro Genera - A Feed from Cloud choreography was nicely done, phone. The scene is haunting, Mountain." and encompassed all of the girls' and Sally's emotional break­ IOA Plaza "Obfuscation," the second talents. There were even some down is apparent, from the way (outside football stadium) track from the album, was re­ technically trained dancers in her makeup is smeared and leased as a stream on the Vic­ the show, including sophmores way Killian carries herself and tory Records webpage. As stat­ Mallory Gladman and Kelsey performs the number. It was so ed by the band in their music 10 am - Reel Life Festival page, the song was a heavy and National Guard Warrior Challenge intricate entity of various styles Geocaching with a spark of melody in the 5:30 pm - Weigh-in at IOA P'aza chorus and the lead guitars. "Disease, Injury, Madness" is a playground for diversified styles especially, with pop- style melodies clashing with 12 pm - Reel Life Festival a brutal metalcore edge, and Live Music a little of the country twang National Guard Warrior Challenge stuck in there. "Fossil Genera" 4 pm - Weigh-in at IOA Plaza almost seems out of place from the album altogether, judg­ ing from the beginning of the song without a careful listen; the singing style seems almost COURTESY OF ROLLINS! * 4 pm - Weigh-in at IOA Plaza COME TO THE CABARET: The Kit Kat Girls and company performs Live Music like Alice Cooper or perhaps King Diamond with an almost musical number from "Cabaret," now showing at the Annie Russell| National Guard Warrior Challenge Finals Theatre. Closing Ceremonies circus-like eeriness. -# MacBook Air Giveaway jk The fifth track, the slower Glennon (who played Elsa and different from what I had imag-| "Desert of Song," would take Ilsa, respectively), as well as se­ ined that I had no option butt many prior fans by surprise nior Jill Lockhart, who played stare in amazement at her p* due to its evocation of a west­ Texas, and is president of the formance. ern setting complete with a sun dance troupe on campus, Rol­ Similarly shocking is H and a cactus. The sixth and fi­ lins Dancers. My only concern last scene of the show, where nal track, "Swim to the Moon," with the dancing was the num­ The Emcee and The Kit Kat girls | can go down in the band's rep­ ber "Kickline," which immedi­ perform the "Finale Ultimo" ertoire as perhaps their most ately followed the intermission. The song and the monologue bj I complex and longest epic to » The choreography was good, The Emcee are very similar^ date, numing at 17:54. Even but the number seemed to be a the first number of the show,t when weighing the technical bit under rehearsed and sloppy. the feeling from the actors is! and extreme metal characteris­ Emily Killian (Class of dark and haunting that it is ^ tics, this is perhaps one of the 2010), who played Kit Kat Club dent that things have chang most melodic metal offerings star Sally Bowles, did a great job of the CD, and an excellent Overall, the show ' not only in the acting depart­ closer to the album. amazing, and I recommend o» y-zuL^r ment, but also with her singing. everyone go to see it. It ^ Between the Buried and Her part included many num­ through this weekend, and stt for more information go to Me have matured quite a bit bers that needed a singer with dents get in free with their stu­ since they began their career, TlSMNG*- a large range, and Killian de­ dent ID if they go to the box of­ and they constantly prove to be livered. I did feel, though, that one of the bands out there that fice one hour beforehand. I' the love connection between w deserve recognition for their definitely going again, as rt the characters of Sally and Cliff work. a show that truly inspired an Bradshaw (played by Dustin surprised me. v piling College Sandspur [email protected] A ^ ,_ ' rt ^ ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT November 20, 2009

COURTESY OF MCT CAMPUS] BRENDAN MONRO staring street vendor shilling "Big Lebowski" character as Bill makes "The Men Who Stare at t/ze sandspur the title, however awkward and out dollar hot dogs on the Django, a moronic hippie that Goats" sofrushating. Everything misleading it might ultimately corner, this goat comedy is practices yoga and heads up a that had looked so good about it be. The potential ramifications of dressed appealingly with big division of the military called was encapsulated in the film's such a thing are never discussed, name toppings that disguise the "New Earth Army" which, trailer. Even more frustrating, and remarkably no one in this the crap beneath as something like Professor Xavier's school the film gets increasingly I'm reluctant to spend special branch of the army more...substantial. In addition for mutants, pulls in enlisted absurd as it goes on, until the more time than I already have seems to do much of anything to Clooney, Ewan McGregor is men that Django finds gifted to film's apparent climax features on the new Grant Heslov with their "powers." The film here as a deadbeat ex-husband/ train in utilizing their psychic a bunch of soldiers rurining film "The Men Who Stare at starts out with the warning, journalist who latches on to powers. Kevin Spacey pops up in around an army base on LSD. Goats." Feeling much too long "More of this is true than you Clooney's Cassady in order the latter third of the film as one No, it doesn't make sense and at a painful 94 minutes, the would believe," and pretty to carpool with him into Iraq of these men, a rather jealous, ifs not at all funny. The only aforementioned goats don't much goes downhill from there. so that his ex-wife will no overly ambitious pessimist purpose it would even seem to make their presence felt until The script, by Peter Straughan, longer think he is a loser. That who loves to ruin people's day. serve in the film is to take up nearly an hour in. Not that it adapted from the book by Jon Clooney and other characters For example, at a wedding tune. The same night I saw this matters, because by that time we Ronson, feels like half-baked go around calling themselves reception he approaches the film I also watched a much better are so confused as to the film's Coen Brothers. Additionally, "Jedi warriors," and the brief bride and groom and apologizes one, "Pirate Radio," which is ambitions that we've all but Straughan doesn't know what synopsis by a character of the in advance, saying he's "Sorry it actually funny and original, given up before the final frame he wants his story to be. Quirky plot of "Star Wars", are a not-so- doesn't work out for you two." two qualities that this film is even loaded into the projector. comedy satiric military expose, subtle jabs at McGregor's "Star It's one of the film's funniest surely lacks. If you're in search George Clooney stars as Lyn dark slapstick or anti-war Wars" resume. That's really moments...and it's highlighted of a comedy this week, pass up Cassady, a "Jedi warrior" who protest film, "The Men Who about as interesting as things in the trailer. As are all the this strange Iraq dramedy in believes he possesses the psychic Stare at Goats" combines all of get. Jeff Bridges is tossed in to truly funny scenes in the film. exchange for that lively British ability to do things such as kill a these, and not in a good way. basically play a variation of his This is ultimately what import. You'll be glad you did. Winter wonderland es back SHELBY to end all collector's editions; comes to Orlando tltesa this ultimate collector's TRAVIS told with lights package contains a 164-page CLINGER highlighting each of hardcover photo book of the the characters in the the sandspur band that features unreieased nativity. This is an AC/DC is back with a photos from the band's early awe-inspiring scene new collector's compilation. days in Australia to the band's This weekend that you are certain Released Nov. 10, AC/DC's current line up. There are three ICE! premiered in to never forget. "Backtracks" comes in two CDs, and one LP of rare songs Central Florida. As you exit different editions. The basic such as "Crabsody in Blue," ICE! is an annual ICE!, you feel as edition is available in stores "Borrowed Time/' and "Love event hosted by if you have just such as Wal-Mart and f.y.e., Song/' in addition, there are the Gaylord Palms visited a Winter and contains two CDs and two DVDs that feature AC/ resort near Walt Wonderland. one DVD. The first CD DCs "Live at The Circus Disney World. Indeed, you have. includes songs that have either Krone" 2003 performance Each year, the You have witnessed in Munich, Germany, and a remained unreieased in the Gaylord Palms GREG GOLDEN / the sandspur nearly 2 million U-S. editions of the band's early third disc from their highly brings in several Freezetastic!: Frozen artic creatures, like polar bears, pounds of ice all albums, such as "R.I.R (Rock In successful "Family Jewels" million pounds carved into amazing span the ICE! exhibit. Peace)/' or that were left off the collection. In addition, fans of ice and creates sculptures. This albums altogether. The second will receive memorabilia from enormous sculptures and Santa Claus himself. Now, Santa is an amazing experience and disc contains recordings of live the band's early touring days displays. This year the event is Claus is no small figure. Santa should not be missed. gigs, promos, and the making in Australia, the UK, and as good as ever. towers at least 10 feet tall, and ICE! will be open from now °f AC/DC's latest hit song, America with their purchase. You begin your journey one must climb a staircase to through the Jan. 3. Tickets to "Rock 'N' Roll Train." The Not to be outdone by other by donning a parka, since the be able to sit in his lap. This is ICE! can be purchased for as low third and final disc is a DVD bands and their collector's temperature in ICE! is a mere a great photo opportunity, and as $23.99 on the weekend and of live gigs including classic editions, the AC/DC camp has nine degrees Fahrenheit. You offers an amazing image. You $18.99 from Monday through Performances of "Let There Be packed all these goodies in a then enter the mystical world then approach the ice slides. Thursday. The hours of ICE! Rock" and "Dirty Deeds Done real, working guitar amp. The of ICE! You walk into an arctic Yes, Florida is now home to ice vary, but generally speaking, the Dirt Cheap." At Wal-Mart, the only downside to the deluxe wonderland, where you are slides. attraction is open from 10:00 in compilation costs $41.98 in collector's edition is that it surrounded by a variety of Once you have finished the morning till 8:30 at night. It stores and $26.88 online, and is not carried in stores, so it arctic animals all made from ice. experiencing the ice slides, you takes about 40 minutes to walk at f-y.e. it goes for $32.99, or must be ordered from AC/ There are polar bears, seals and enter a tunnel of... yes, you through ICE! in its entirety. 529.69 for members. DCs official Web site. It costs penguins. As you continue, you guessed it, ice. You then enter a Included in your ticket price is For AC/DC fans who are $199.00, plus shipping, but it see an Eskimo catching a green hallway with towering candles complimentary hot chocolate not intent with just two CDs is worth it for ultimate AC/DC fish (again made from ice) with of ice and a sculpture of an to help warm you up after the and one DVD, check out www. fans. So head on over to the a burning campfire. angel with ice as well. Finally, attraction. ^cdc.com and click on the AC/ nearest music store, or to the Your next encounter you reach the grand finale of ICE! is perhaps one of Dc "Backtracks" icon. The band's official Web site, and includes a carousel made entirely ICE!. You arrive at what is quite the most unique and amazing second edition advertised here check out this over-the-top from ice. You then enter the hall possibly the most amazing Christmas events to arrive in ls the deluxe collector's edition collector's edition. of life-size ornaments, again nativity set ever constructed. Central Florida. It is definitely made from ice, before reaching The story of Christmas is worth attending. November 20,2nno 8 The Rollins College Sandspur [email protected] CALENDA R /SPORTS^^^^= Mkjy SlflTJEkr/

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Alma Mater Competition Cabaret i >IH Tiedke Concert Hall / 2 pm Annie Russell Theatre If 2 pm & 8 pm November RAD: Ice Skating Warren Administration Lot 10 pm - 1 am 8conDas7 Ctonaay '"tosedl^y \3&to333i]i7 uMinj m 123 24 26 27 28 Women's Basketball vs. Women's Basketball vs. TARnival I Weekly Rock Climbing Trip Clayton State Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras Women's Basketball vs. Warren Administration Lot 6:30 pm [Thanksgiving Classic] [Thanksgiving Classic) Puerto Rico- Rio Piedras 2-6 pm " 2 pm 4 pm Rollins Improv Players 7 pm Composition Recital Presents Splintered Tiedtke Hall Fred Stone Theatre 7:30 pm 8 pm 29 30 1 5 Men's Basketball vs. W 1 f Weekly Rock Climbing Trip Warner University CLASSES END! READING DAY 6:30 pm 7 pm

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