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THE OLDEST COLLEGanbspuE r 2GE NEWSPAPER IN FLORIDA ^L MARCH 25, 2005 FOUNDED IN 1894 WWW.THESANDSPUR.ORG Democrats Sue to Block Special Election After the indicment and sus­ pension of Orlando Mayor Protesters Compete for I-Drive Buddy Dyer, the city com­ mission voted to hold a spe­ • Not In Our cial election to find a tempo­ Name holds rary replacement. City De­ mocrats acted quickly to at­ protest and is tempt to block it, turning it greeted by more to the hands of the court. protesters. Intellectual Property by Issac Stolzenbach Policy Established photo editor Rollins College now has a On Sunday, March 20, the comprehensive policy cover­ Orlando Chapter of Not In ing the ownership of materi­ Our Name, an organization als, compensation, copyright positing the current war in issues and revenue from the Iraqi has been executed creation and production of against the wishes of the intellectual property. Recent­ American public, held a ly approved by the Board of demonstration off of Interna- ISSAP STOLZENBACH /The Sandspur Trustees and applicable to faculty, staff and students, tional Drive. gain momentum, but eventu­ tions clear: The SUV drivers this policy was needed for Onlookers were remind­ ally made its presence screamed "Go Dubbya" Southern Association of Col­ ed that this is not the '60's; the known. The real story was while the compact cars leges and Schools (SACS) event scheduled to kickoff at found in a group across the flashed peace-signs and compliance and was recom­ high-noon was vacant of sig­ street that assembled in an waves, hammering away on mended for trustee approval nage and personnel; Channel organized, soldier-like man­ their petite horns. by the A&S and Crummer 13 News dropped the satel­ ner: Protestors protesting the Rollins College class of faculties. lite boom and pulled out of protest. At peek there were '06 student, Doreen Barker, the locale before a small about 40 people protesting stated her reasons for attend­ group finally showed up the war, and 20 people ing when asked why she at­ IN THIS ISSUE with what looked like popsi- protesting the people protest­ tended the protest, "I'm here cle sticks and 3x5 cards from ing the war. today because I don't support across the street. Mobile members of the CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 ISSAC STOLZENBACH /The Sandspur The event was slow to public made their inclina- Changes at Campus Safety Ken Miller tapped as new Director of Part Two of McGovern Interview Security, and McKown takes new spot. Read the second and final by George Herbst Security. Miller is currently part of Ray McGovern's in­ contributing writer employed as the director of terview with the Sandspur. As recently announced, security with the Tribune page 7 the College's campus securi­ Company - Orlando Sentinel ty and environmental health Communications, where he SGA Election Coverage & safety functions will be is responsible for life safety Read about the candidates split into two distinct but and security management vying for leadership posi­ collaborating organizational programs and services. tions duirng the 2005-2006 units reporting directly to Prior to joining the Tribune school year. me. This realignment will Company, Miller served as page 10 & 11 better accommodate the director of safety and risk growing organizational em­ management at Point Park Tern Schiavo Debate phasis placed on both func­ College and as the security The controversial case ex­ tional areas, and their re­ director at Allied Security. plodes into our Opinions spective planning and ad­ Miller was chosen following section, read two differing ministrative oversight re­ a national search and an ex­ views on what should hap­ quirements. Effective April tensive selection process that pen 4, Brad McKown will as­ involved many members of pages 16 ft 18 sume the newly defined role the campus community. of Director of Environmental In his role as Director of Health and Safety wherein Campus Security, Miller will NDEX he will be responsible for the be responsible for directing stewardship of campus our day-to-day campus se­ NEWS 2 health, safety and environ­ curity operations, which in­ HOLTNEWS 5 mental protection programs. cludes 24/7 dispatch and se­ LIFE & TIMES 6 As part of this new orga­ curity patrols, event security, nizational structure, I am parking enforcement, prop­ ENTERTAINMENT . .12 pleased to announce the ap­ erty damage and criminal in­ OPINIONS 16 pointment of Ken Miller as vestigation. Miller will begin SPORTS 19 our new Director of Campus his appointment on April 4. MARCH 25, 2005 THE SANDSPUR NEWS Rollins College Anti-War Protest

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 by showing the majority Announces Newly the war in Iraq... to express voice. Over there we have my opinions against com­ the fringe minority, what I mercial conquest, and to like to call the 'Looney prevent any further wars Fringe.'" When asked to Tenured Professors from erupting." comment on the signage ciate professor in addition evaluations and make rec­ When this reporter across the street regarding • 11 professors to receiving their tenure. ommendations to the Presi­ called out for a veteran to the support of troops that re­ were recently Included in that group are dent if they feels that the quote, there were none to be sist, Pluth replied with honored with Dr. Dorothy Mays (Olin Li­ candidate is fit for tenure. found. The reason for this vigor, "That's an oxymoron! brary), Dr. Alberto Prieto- Then, the President makes was quickly made clear as If you are military, and tenure, and many Calixto (Spanish), Dr. Scott a recommendation to the one of the members of the you're resisting, then you are also achieved pro­ Rubarth (Philosophy), Dr. Board of Trustees. The protest unrolled a cloth sign in dereliction of duty—it's Rhonda Singer (Sociology), Board reviews the case, and that broadcasted, "We Sup­ that simple." motions in posi­ Dr. Lisa Tillman-Healy communicates its decision port Our Troops Who Re­ Jason Hoyt, President of tion. (Communication), and Dr. with the professor. sist." Orange County Young Re­ Yusheng Yao (History). Promotion to associate Joe Moro, a representa­ publicans, commented on a by Jami Furo The process of receiv­ professor is a similarly in­ tive for the Orlando Chapter similar note, "[We are here] staff reporter ing tenure is an involved volved process. An instruc­ of Not In Our Name, was to show our support for our On March 7, the most one that takes many years tor is generally considered proud to proclaim when troops, and show that we are recently tenured professors and a series of evaluations. an assistant professor upon asked what his title was, not backing down in sup­ at Rollins College were an­ Usually, a professor enters the completion of a termi­ "Human. I don't have a porting our president's lead­ nounced. Eleven professors what is called a tenure nal degree. Some instruc­ title." When asked why he ership." achieved tenure in all, and track at Rollins, and at the tors are promoted to assis­ was at the event, Moro The most notable differ­ six of them also achieved a end of their seventh year in tant professor without com­ replied, "To show people ence between the two promotion to associate pro­ that track, they are eligible pleting a terminal degree, that we are against the war, groups was organization. fessor. to receive tenure. Some but it is not as common. and to get more people When this reporter asked for Of the five professors professors who have four After a minimum of six aware about what's really a leader to speak to within that received tenure only, or more years experience at years of full-time teaching going on in Iraq and the rest the anti-war group no one four of them came from the Assistant Professor in an institution of higher of the world. We are espe­ stepped forward. They were Crummer. This includes Dr. level or higher at other in­ education, the Dean and cially here to show support disorganized and each par­ flan Alon, Associate Profes­ stitutions may receive their Provost make recommen­ for troops that are resisting ticipant seemed to stomach sor of International Busi­ tenure at the end of their dations to the President if [participation in the war]." the other; whereas, on the ness; Dr. James Johnson, fifth year at Rollins. The they see fit, and the Presi­ When informed of the En­ side of the street, the Repub­ Associate Professor of In­ Candidate Evaluation dent will make a recom­ listment Oath (" . . . I will licans were extremely organ­ ternational Business; Dr. Committee, made up of col­ mendation to the Candi­ obey the orders of my Com­ ized, and when the group Craig McAllaster, Associate leagues from the Rollins date Evaluation Commit­ mander-in-Chief ...") a vet­ was asked for a leader to Professor of Management; College community, review tee. The Candidate Evalua­ eran must take to become speak with, they provided tion Committee must de­ and Dr. J. Clay Singleton, the candidate over the part of the military, Moro three. cide by a majority vote to Professor of Finance. Also years in the form of evalua­ replied, "I mean, if the Com­ The event provided in­ promote the professor. receiving tenure is Dr. Rick tions and written state­ mander-in-Chief tells them sight to the Republican suc­ Bommelje, Associate Pro­ ments composed by the Congratulations to to jump off a bridge are they cesses last election year, be­ fessor of Communication. candidate. all of the newly tenured going to do that too? There's cause many of their mem­ Six professors also re­ The Dean and the and promoted professors at no justification for this war, bers are cut from the same ceived a promotion to asso­ Provost conduct separate Rollins College. at least no true justification." cloth, they move and oper­ The veterans were found ate in a collective fashion. on the Bush-supporting side Because Democrats are of the street. When asked widely distributed through­ why he attended the event, out the bell-curve of ideolo­ four-year Navy veteran gies, they have a great chal­ Richard Pluth replied, "I'm lenge getting their members here to support the troops to unite.

ISSAC STOLZENBACH /The Sandspur ACTIVE STUDENT: Doreen Barker, Rollins College '06, prac­ tices civil engagement by making signs for the protest. MARCH 25,2005 NEWS THE SANDSPUR Tragedy Strikes Minnesota School • Minnesota and others to MeritCare Hospital in Fargo, N.D. Mer­ teenager kills itCare Hospital received its seven at school, first Red Lake patient at 5:45 p.m. and the second at 7 two at home, and p.m., spokeswoman Carrie finally himself. Johnson said. She said she was still confirming whether by Bill Gardner the hospital would receive syndicated writer/krt campus more shooting victims. No A Red Lake High School conditions reports were im­ student went on a shooting mediately available.Approx- rampage Monday afternoon, imately 5,100 people live on killing his grandfather and a the reservation, which en­ woman at their home and compasses 825,000 acres of then strapping on his grand­ land in northern Minnesota. father's police weapons and Bob Thunder, a Metro­ driving to the high school, politan Transit police officer where he shot as many as 21 who grew up on the Red people, killing seven, before Lake Reservation, said turning the gun on himself. Lussier "worked as an offi­ Five of the high school's cer for more than 30 years, approximately 330 students, and he believed in what he a security guard and a was doing. I saw him at the teacher were shot to death JOHN DAMON/ KRT CAMPUS recent (tribal chief) inaugu­ on the campus, located on GRIEF STRICKEN: Ashley Morrison, 17, a junior at Red Lake High School, talks about the ration and asked him when the Red Lake Indian Reser­ shooting rampage at her school on Monday, March 21, 2005. She and her mother, Wendy John­ he was going to retire. He vation about 300 miles north son, in background, wait in the lobby of North Country Regional Hospital in Bemidji, Minnesota, told me, 'soon.' "It was the of the Twin Cities. As many on Tuesday, March 22, 2005, to learn the fate of her wounded friends. second major school shoot­ as 14 other students were juries in a car accident. The school was evacuat­ About 3 p.m. Wiese ing in Minnesota in less than wounded as the student It was too early to specu­ ed and remained in lock- drove a pickup truck' to the two years. In September fired shots inside the high late on a motive, said FBI down Monday night, Mc­ high school, rammed the 2003, two students were shot school. spokesman Paul McCabe at a Cabe said. Authorities be­ truck into the school and and killed at Rocori High The student gunman news conference Monday lieve the shooter acted alone, shot a security guard to School in central Minneso- was identified by other trib­ night in Minneapolis. Mc­ he said. death, Wiese's relatives said. ta.The shooting had immedi­ al members as Jeff Wiese, 15. Cabe said all eight people The shootings began in Then Wiese went on a shoot­ ate ramifications across the Relatives said Wiese was killed at the school were shot the early afternoon when ing spree inside the school, state, including at the Capi­ a towering loner who wore in a single classroom. The Wiese killed his grandfather, killing a female teacher and tol. A hearing scheduled for black all the time and was FBI is the lead investigative Daryl "Dash" Lussier, 58, five students. today on a proposal to ex­ teased by other kids. Wiese's agency for crimes on an Indi­ and a woman at their home The names of the other pand casino gambling in father committed suicide an reservation. in Red Lake and then took victims were withheld pend­ Minnesota was canceled. four years ago, relatives said, "It will probably take us his grandfather's police ing notification of relatives. The Red Lake Band is one of and his mother lives in a throughout the night to real­ weapons. Lussier was a Some of the wounded three groups that are seeking nursing home in Minneapo­ ly put the whole picture to­ longtime veteran of the Red were taken to North Country to partner with the state on a lis after sustaining brain in- gether," McCabe said. Lake police force. Regional Hospital in Bemidji Twin Cities area casino. Rollins College Endowment Ranks Close to Top in National Ranking by Cynthia Wood of the endowment, and to of the existing investment asset allocation." in value can also attributed contributing writer evaluate the existing tradi­ managers. The College's Rollins College reduced to the College's success in tional asset allocation. current asset allocation is: 22 its spending rate in the fundraising," summarized With a one-year return "We determined that the percent Large/Mid US midst of the recent pro­ Herbst. of 22.6 percent, Rollins Col­ existing asset allocation was Stocks, 8 percent Small US longed downturn in the cap­ As of December 31, lege ranked in the top 2 per­ not likely to produce an av­ Stocks, 25 percent Non-US ital markets. It also changed 2004, the College's long term cent of more than 700 col­ erage 9 percent return to Stocks, 20 percent Fixed In­ its spending calculation investment portfolio was leges and universities that meet the spending, to ac­ come (including 7 percent from the traditional three- valued at $2Bl million of participated in the National count for inflation, and to TIPS), 25 percent Alterna­ year rolling average method which $265 million repre­ Association of College and produce a small measure of tive Assets (REITs/Real As­ to the corridor method. The sented endowment funds University Business Officers unencumbered growth," sets, Private Equity & Ab­ corridor method caps not including $10 million in (NACUBO) Endowment said George Herbst, vice solute Return) spending in exceptional endowment yet to be re­ Study for the year ending president and treasurer. "As Rollins recently received years, creating a "cushion" ceived from the Cornell Es­ June 30, 2004. Reported in a result, a more diversified a $93.3 million bequest from that allows a minimum level tate. the same study released on asset allocation was adopt­ the estate of philanthropist of spending in bad years. Established in 1962, January 26, 2005, Rollins' ed. This included the Col­ George D. Cornell. "In the The annual income stream is NACUBO has been an asso­ three-year and five-year re­ lege's first venture into alter­ current capital market it has also more predictable from ciation since it succeeded a turns were ranked in the top native investments, an asset been challenging to find year to year, enhancing federation of associations of 12 percent and 25th percent, class that includes hedge asset classes in which to in­ budget planning. business officers that had respectively. funds and private equity. vest these new funds," said "Rollins' excellent en­ given the profession a Several years ago Rollins We also decided to utilize Herbst. "We do not wish to dowment performance can framework since 1951. The engaged Hammond Associ­ index funds for our alloca­ time the market, but we do be attributed to clarification Association serves a mem­ ates to serve as the College's tion to large and mid-cap want the new funds to gen­ of the investment objective bership of more than 2,500 independent investment ad­ U.S. stocks." erate the best returns possi­ and the attendant change in colleges, universities, and visor. The firm led College The magnitude of this ble. The College has oppor­ the asset allocation, coupled higher education service staff and trustees through a change in strategy resulted tunistically invested these with a reduction in the providers across the coun­ process to clarify and quan­ in the replacement of most funds, guided by its target spending rate. The growth try. tify the long-term objective MARCH 25, 2005 THE SANDSPUR ADVERTISEMENT

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open your mind...all teaching jobs are not the same. Visit our •Teach' website to learn more. TH &. JCICNCt WWW.YESTEACH.ORG MARCH 25, 2005 THE SANDSPUR f\ OCT N iws Spirited Senior. Extreme Makeover Tiffany Valo Hamilton Holt Style dents. They think that they sometimes go with him. I by Benn Harrison by Michele Rodon-Carver contributing writer are excluded, but they only grew up in New Jersey, so have to ask. For example, we the weather down here was communique president Tiffany Valo is a former can join and participate in a huge factor, and I have On Saturday, March 12, Communique and Arts and Science student many of the activities and family nearby in Fort Laud­ Holt Career Services teamed up to present the who is a real asset to the Holt clubs, we just can't hold of­ erdale and in Fort Myers, so school for her ambitious atti­ fices in some. Many stu­ the decision to move was not third and final pre-event workshop in prepara­ tude and great sense of dents don't even know what too difficult to make. I came tion for the Networking Roundtable on March school spirit. She is an en­ our mascot is, can you image to Rollins because the people 24. Many were in attendance to learn the do's thusiastic worker with a anyone not knowing what here were so nice, I love it strong positive outlook on here in Orlando, and and dont's of interview and work dress and ap­ life. Tiffany spends a lot of Rollins has such a beauti­ pearance. time and effort on the ful campus. The workshop featured Jacobson's owner, Rollins campus for many What do you want Tammy Giaimo, and Gary Lambert, who both reasons. She works at the people to know about gym, works as an assistant you? shared their expertise on how to look your in Community Engage­ I guess I would like best. Brandy McCabe-Brasher, a graduating ment, and serves as the people to think of me as a Holt senior, received a full makeover and con­ secretary of the Hamilton hard working person who Holt Student Government loves to set and accom­ sultation from Gary Lambert along with a new Association. plish difficult goals. Also I beautiful suit from Jacobson's. She looked What made you de­ want people to know that amazing and very professional! cide to switch from A&S I am very passionate to Holt? about certain issues in so­ Lucky attendees won great door prizes, in­ In a nutshell, A&S does ciety and I am often vol­ cluding a hair cut and style from The Gary not offer a Communication unteering my services to Lambert Salon valued at $75.00! A huge thank degree. I got a minor in help these causes. Lastly, I you to our sponsors and all of the individuals Communications while at­ want people to know that tending the Arts & Sci­ I truly prefer to give who took time out of their busy schedules to ences College, but I decided COURTESY OF TIFFANY VALO rather than receive. I am an make this event a success. that this probably would not FSU or UF's mascot is? Our extremely giving person. be sufficient for the career I sports teams are doing great, If you had a message to plan to pursue. I hope to get yet few Holt students watch give, what would it be? Jr r©sio©oi s j\©c©pnon lor a job at Nickelodeon, or the games. It's almost as if Stay true to yourself, maybe at Channel Nine they don't realize that our don't be anything you don't Crummer & Holt Students News where I interned for a team's are regularly compet­ want to be, and certainly Wednesday April 6 semester. I am also consider­ ing for championships. I re­ don't feel obligated to be ing a job in radio: I interned ally want to see this pattern what society says you 5:30 p.m, - 7 p.m* at Power 95.3 and found this change, I want Holt students should be. Don't let anyone Cornell Science Center Patio to be an exciting choice for a to support the Tars, have get in the way of achieving career as well. I also selected pride in being a Tar, and be your goals, and always be­ Organizational Communica­ proud to sport our colors! lieve that you can achieve tion because it is a broad de­ Student government is your goals no matter how gree, so if I should change also a huge learning experi­ high you set them. Lastly, my mind about the career in ence. I am learning a ton first have no regrets. What's done broadcasting I will still be hand from some of the best is done, concentrate on get­ open to many fields. professors this school has to ting past your mistakes, Why are you so in­ offer. Being active in student learn from your mistakes, volved in the HHSGA? government is an asset on and don't waste the time and First of all I really would one's resume as it builds effort regretting something Honorltig the heritage, like to see more Holt stu­ your career experience. you did or didn't do. Cele&filing the future... dents get more involved in What made you decide If you have questions the activities. Many students to come to Rollins? about HHSGA or Communi­ don't know that they have Growing up my father ty Engagement, please con­ access to several of the same would come to Florida on tact Tiffany directly at: HHSGA privileges as the A& S stu- [email protected]. business trips and I would UPDATE Starry Starry Night News by Brian Hernandez Rollins College campus. The volunteers who participated • Motown motiff Holt School, others require It's election time again financial assistance. Pro­ gym is located in the Harold in the Winter Park Art Festi­ and the Hamilton Holt Stu­ promises mar­ ceeds from this annual gala & Ted Alfond Sports Center. val Parking Fundraiser. All dent Government Associa­ fund student scholarships. Opportunity is the key proceeds from the event ben­ velous night. tion needs your help to en­ In addition to a cocktail word, as this event is vital to efit the Hamilton Holt Schol­ sure a seamless transition by Russ J, Stacey party, gourmet dinner, silent providing scholarship op­ arship fund which provides contributing .writer amongst the ranks of its and live auctions, and a per­ portunities to students aspir­ tuition awards for deserving graduating officers and sen­ "Ro'Town" goes Mo­ formance from The Mar- ing to attend Rollins College Holt students. ators. town at this year's Starry, velettes, the evening will Hamilton Holt School. Since And to all upcoming Candidate nominations Starry Night! The Mar- offer a fun-filled Motown 1997, Starry, Starry Night has graduates, if you haven't or­ for the 2005-2006 school year velettes ("Don't Mess With theme! Attendees can bid on raised more than $808,000. dered your 2005 commemo­ have been received and vot­ Bill," "Please Mr. Postman," fantastic items: haircuts, jew­ The Hamilton Holt rative glasses yet, you are ing is currently underway "Beechwood 4-5789") bring elry, one-of-a-kind clocks , School, named for the eighth still in luck. Orders are still for all positions, at the back the fabulous Fifties at fine wines, original artwork president of Rollins, was being taken for beer mugs the annual scholarship bene­ and European getaways. founded in 1960 to offer the HHSGA Web Site through and champagne flutes fit. The ninth annual Starry, benefits of a Rollins educa­ Thursday, M a r c h 3 1 : through March 31. "Toast to www.rollins.edu/holt/hhsga While some people have Starry Night will take place tion to community residents Your Achievement" by con­ adequate resources to attend on Friday, April 8 at 6 p.m., who are unable to attend HHSGA would also like tacting HHSGA via email Rollins College Hamilton in the McKean Gym on the classes during the day. L to thank all of the student today: [email protected]. A THE SANDSPUR MARCH 25, 2005 imes Viewing tfie New landscape on a laot\av\ Voyage back to Beijing after this, and • One student re­ I've really enjoyed my trip to South East Asia. When I get counts his unfor­ back to Vientiane I'm run­ gettable travels ning out of Larium, which is to Southeast Asia. an anti-malaria pill. I stop at several pharmacies before I by Tom Trasente finally find one that sells it. I copy editor look at what the lady hands My trip to Laos began at over and make an inspection the Lao embassy in Beijing. I for the usual signs of piracy had been living in China as that I've come to expect from an English teacher the last living in Beijing; misaligned year and a half and it was text, misspelled words, worn time for the 2002 Spring Fes­ packaging, screwed up tival break. I was a tired of fonts, and other indicators. It living in China, I needed a looks good to me so I pay vacation, so I thought I the $2 per pill that would would go to Vietnam, Cam­ cost twenty times as much bodia, Thailand, and Laos back home and I know I'm for the several weeks I good for several more would have off. weeks. The next morning I And now here I am, TOM TRASENTE/The Sandspur take a pedicab to the airport waiting to cross the border WAR RELICS: Tourists gaze in awe at the enormous craters that now litter the landscape of for my flight to China. The into Laos. Since I already Laos reminding them of the horrors of bombs during the Vietnam War. driver refuses one of my ratty dollar bills, so I have to had my visa, my wait was machine gun belts, and der how practical they were. about 50 shacks, and dozens give him some kip instead. shorter than those without, other war wreckage. It's a The craters are from the of unexploded US bombs lie but I still had to go through really nice looking place, the Vietnam War. Our guide everywhere. These unex­ Fast forward one year. the usual border rigaramor. best place I've stayed on my tells us that the greatest dan­ ploded bombs are every­ BBC headline: Reports from I met a blonde American trip. ger was, and is, from where in Laos. They even Laos say at least 10 people waiting behind me. After The next day is our tour. bomblets, which are hun­ have rigged some equip­ were killed after gunmen getting into downtown Vi- Two Canadian girls teaching dreds of much smaller ment using jettisoned mili­ opened fire on a bus travel­ entiane, the capital, I wan- English in Korea, an older bombs that will be contained tary hardware, such as drop ing between the tourist re­ dered around looking for a American farmer from Geor- within one larger bomb and tanks. My favorite is the sort of Louang Prabang and place to stay. I met up with gia who complains about dispersed over a large area. bomb used as pottery for the capital Vientiane. the blonde for dinner, but carpetbaggers, some Euro­ Unexploded ordinance, or plants. The guide explains Fast forward two years. first she buys some pot. I peans, and myself form our UXO, is a huge problem in to our small group that at I'm back in lersey working wonder how smart this is to group. This hotel, hard to Laos. Our guide explains this village Westerners are part time selling jewelry do such a thing out in the believe, owns two cars. The that only in the last two or welcome, but at another par­ where I mention in passing open, and how three years was vege­ ticular village, in a much to the store manager that I'd easy it is for this tation able to grow in more remote area, Western­ been to Laos. "Oh, really?" gentlemen to this particular area he ers; Irish, Dutch, or Ameri­ he says to me. "I was there turn us into the has taken us. Looking can, all would be attacked. during the war, Marine re­ local police for a at the dry, stubbly, un- He also explains that near connaissance, I spent a lot of reward. Thank­ colored, and half dead this village during the war time on the Ho Chi Min fully, nothing looking grass, I won­ American soldiers were Trail." "What were you happens, and der what it was like building runways. He does- doing in Laos?" says I. "We she is leaving before this "renais­ tomorrow any­ sance." .#• w. -% way. If you've ever I spend my watched documen­ iPhohasali first few days taries of the Vietnam just relaxing. I War then you've seen take long walks footage of B-52s drop- TOM TRASENTE / The Sandspur around the city SOAKING UP SUN: Opium plants. PmS strings of bombs simply enjoying and watched them ex- t^ LatJang^raiMtftg what I saw with no destina- one I'm in is a 1950ish Soviet plode in a neat row with the - xiangkhoang* 4 tion in mind. Roads are un- car, but it runs just fine. Our Shockwaves expanding in paved, people are friendly, first stop is the market, circles. The results of this [VIENTIANE &#« traffic is light, and the sky is which is very typical fare for are what you see on the blue. a developing country's out­ Plain of Jars, dozens and After a few days of walk­ door market. Dirty, dozens of strings of craters iKftaiwrfou&ii ing around, I decide it is cramped, and guys selling in every direction, as far as bavi time to take the flight to the unwrapped beef swatting at the eye can see. Looking Plain of lars. The flight from flies with sticks. We grab back, I should have asked Vientiane to Louang Phra- our lunch and breakfast and why the United States bang, which is a city on the go off to see the Jars. thought it was beneficial Plain of lars, was unevent­ The Plain of Jars is a bombing this area because I ful. You are supposed to fly mostly treeless, beautiful, don't see any railroads, fac­ 0 50 100 km over, rather than bus and hilly landscape. The tories, or even villages; but I through the intermediate two things that stand out didn't. COURTESY OF CIAGOV area because it is active with from the Plain of Jars are the The last stop is an opium n't specify if the war, or the were building airstrips in Hmong rebels, our former jars and the craters. The his- field and the village that airstrips, or something else the middle of nowhere." allies, left from the Vietnam tory behind the jars on the tends to it. The opium is the cause of this hatred, Fast forward three years. War. The only thing note- Plain of Jars is murky; dating plants are about a yard high, but I make a mental note of UPI writes, "A military doc­ worthy about the Lao Air has been estimated any- with a long thin green stem, it. After a late lunch we tor who linked brain dam­ flight is the absolutely gor- where from tenth century and a round green ball on head back to the guesthouse age in several soldiers to geous stewardess. AD, to 500 BC. However, top, with a small purple for the evening. [Larium] now says he does­ The guesthouse I am there is a consensus that flower atop that. Our guide Time is a bit short so I n't know whether the drug staying at is decorated with they were used for burial tells us how the opium is take the next day's flight played any role in those dis­ unexploded ordinance, rust­ purposes. I don't see any cared for and harvested. back to the capital. I'm sad orders." ed helmets, defused mines, covers for the jars, so I won- This village is small, I'd say because I know I have to go MARCH 25, 2005 imes THE SANDSPUR Iraqi War Discussion: Ray McGovern Shares His Political Perspective ly, is that there are 1.3 billion widely reported that the Continuation from the it. its exhaustive report treats Islamic people and they are White House felt the CIA His book is excellent, it's just about every subject. But Sandspur's March 11 not going to let us do it. The was out to get the Bush Ad­ called "Imperial Hubris." It's somebody said, 'If our job is issue... borders are porous, we can ministration in the months a very good example of what to look at what happened on build up to 500,000 troops as before the election with em­ by Tom Trasente kinds of analysis the CIA 9/11, lets ask somebody why we did in Vietnam and we barrassing leaks and reports, copy editor used to do, in terms of look­ they did it. We have Khalid will not prevail. And the any comment on this? ing at all sources. And curi­ Sheikh Muhammad, we In the second and final sooner that's recognized, the ously enough, his informa­ caught him, lets ask him, he is portion of the interview with better. RAY MCGOVERN: tion is based 90% on open the mastermind, he is the one Mr. McGovern, he discusses And when people say Those reports went back sev­ sources, the 10% that he got who went to Osama bin whether paying attention to 'We'll bid for the oil like eral months, they were Na­ from other sources can be Laden and sold the whole what Bin Laden says is valu­ everybody else, and we won't tional Intelligence Estimates easily disguised in his judg­ project, and got approval, able, would the UN or EU insist on these 14 permanent that people had access to ments, but he is very mildly and implanted the project.' help in Iraq, and why the US military bases that we're put­ widely. They are not heavily dependent on that extra in­ You have to read the 9/11 invaded in the first place. ting in Iraq, and we won't classified. Laying that at the formation. Cornmission report very care­ leave Israel in the lurch, but doorstep of CIA analysts or When he says we're los­ fully because it is only on one SANDSPUR: If we con­ lets remember Israel has whoever, is very disingenu­ ing the war against terrorism, very small paragraph on tinue with the present some 350 nuclear weapons at ous. It wasn't that at all. and I look at the empirical ev­ page 149 or something like course in Iraq, America its beck and call. So it's not My best information was idence, I am hard pressed to that. What did he answer? T could bleed and bankrupt it­ defenseless.' And as soon as that the leaks came from find anything that would did it because of my incredi­ self to death. And if Ameri­ we are able to do that, we'll somewhere in the State De­ lead me to disagree with him. ble hatred for your one sided ca were to pull out immedi­ be able to say 'United Nations partment. It's not necessary support for Israeli oppression ately it is possible that Iraq we're serious about it now, to blame the CIA simply be­ SANDSPUR: How do of my Palestinian brothers.' could fragment into civil we're not going to try to dom­ cause the CIA is the one who you respond that if you give And then the paragraph war and replace Afghanistan inate that whole part of the puts the whole thing togeth­ bin Laden what he wants, goes on, 'This is exactly what as terrorist headquarters. world with our military er, many people are involved. which would be a different Ramsey Yusef, who happens Given these possibilities, forces. Please come in and policy, you'll just en­ to be Khalid Sheikh Muham­ what should America do help us.' courage attacks? mad's nephew, said after he now? And only then will the was sentenced to 240 years in UN and Western Europe RAY MCGOVERN: US prison after he tried to RAY MCGOVERN: say 'Ok, we'll help bail This really goes back to blow up the World Trade There are no good options. you out of the situation.' one of my major points Center in 1993/ And using Let's start that way. [What Then it will be possible. here. Have you read bin Goggle I find that Ramsey I'd] say is this, that to look at Ladens most recent state­ Yusef says, T did it because of possibilities to revise our pol­ SANDSPUR: So you ment? We need to do my extreme hatred for your icy or our tactics in Iraq, one think that Europe and the that because he is very oppression, your support for has to look at the original rea­ UN, given certain re­ direct. That's the benefit Israeli aggression against my sons for our going in there. quirements, would step of reading a book like Palestinian brothers and sis­ Those original reasons were in and provide assis­ Scheuer's. You'll . see ters.' given as A) weapons of mass tance? what can be gleaned There is no reason for destruction, B) ties between COURTESY OF JUNEAUEMPIRE.COM from these public state- Khalid Sheikh Muhammad, SHARING HIS VIEWS: McGovern Iraq and al Qaeda. Both of RAY MCGOVERN: ments. he's in custody, they got him, speaks out about the war and politics those have shown to be false, I'm convinced they Bin Laden says in his he's got not much prospect of the question is whether it was would. That's their job, that's The idea that CIA would leak most recent thing, exactly any further life, and the same known that they were false. what they do well, helping to this to embarrass the admin­ right before the elections. with Ramsey Yusef. There is I've already told you that establish order, and peace­ istration is really pretty pre­ What you need to do is read no reason for them to dissim­ the Estimates came eight keeping and so forth in coun­ posterous. the full text, and the only way ulate anymore. That's what months after the decision for tries that need it. Because that's not what you get that is from al they say, that's what Osama war. The real reasons for the SANDSPUR: You think we do, that's not what we did. Jazeera. He said, T can't be­ bin Laden says. Hello folks, war were three; I use an the Europeans would also be It just strains credulity be­ lieve you all. You're swatting maybe we ought to take a acronym, O-I-L. O for oil, I for ok with that? yond the breaking point, as at flies, and you're unwilling look at that. Israel, and L for the logistical far as I'm concerned. to address the core question The 9/11 Commission, to base deemed necessary by RAY MCGOVERN: The of why we did it. You just its credit, does say, why the the neocons running this pol­ sine qua non, the precondition, SANDSPUR: Do you won't address that. I've told US has such a black name in icy, to exert the primary influ­ would be that the US would think America is vanning or you time and time again, the Arab world. And then ence over the oil and that en­ have to say, 'We're off the losing the war on terror? that's it going to happen some brave soul, probably tire region to include not only campaign to dominate that again unless you address the some young staffer says 'Our Iraq, but Saudi Arabia, and if whole area. We need help in RAY MCGOVERN: Los­ main question. policy has something to do they could get away with it, extracting ourselves.' Once ing. Now what is the main with our standing in the Arab Iran. the US truly recognized that, question? The main question, world. And right or wrong, Those were the objec­ and once we went to the Eu­ SANDSPUR: How is the Palestinian?Isreali the Arabs feel very strongly tives, and I can prove that if ropeans and made a convinc­ badly? problem where you have a about our one sided support you like, but if I am correct in ing case that we're going to one sided approach you US for Israel.' And then it goes on that, then the most important change our ways, then I'm RAY MCGOVERN: people, and the propping up to talk about mstituting more thing, the sine qua non, for a convinced that there would Well, who am I? I look to the of these dictatorial regimes in radio and TV programs. change in course is; those ob­ be much more help available. real experts. I knew Mike Saudi Arabia and elsewhere, What you have to do is jectives have to be given up And not only from the Scheuer when he was a and of course what you've look really carefully, but as, depending on who you Europeans; we've got the In- young analyst when he first done in Iraq. Now if you look some brave soul said we are, as unachievable, as im­ dians, the Pakistanis, and the came on to the agency. We at that, and try to fix that, ought to take a look at the moral, as just dumb. Egyptians would be able to have an expression in Wash- then you won't be hit again; policy, because the policy is contribute some troops to ington, when somebody's has but if you don't, you're going responsible, in large measure, SANDSPUR: So those peacekeeping. I'm not sug- followed an area incredibly to be hit again.' He says it for "why they hate us." It's three reasons you just gave, gesting it would easy, it closely for many years, we pretty much in those blunt not our democracy, it's not at this point, you feel are not would be very difficult, but say that person has his nose terms. People tend to dismiss our freedoms, if you believe possible to be fulfilled? it's possible, and all I'm say- rubbed in it. And Mike such statements as propagan­ that then I have a bridge up in ing is that it's the best ap- Scheuer has his nose rubbed da, and that's a big big mis­ Brooklyn that I'd very much RAY MCGOVERN: No. proach that I can conceive of. in al Qaeda, terrorism, and take. like to sell you, ifs not that at And the reason is, quite crass­ SANDSPUR: It was what it would take to defeat The 9/11 Commission in all, ifs our policy. THE SANDSPUR imes MARCH 25, 2005 Ask Fifty-Five Thousand The Fox! and Counting... Dear Fox, One student's individual initiative to provide aid for the I recently graduated and moved out of state Dominican Republic continues to show significant results. to continue my education, by Nicole Fluet gram in order to provide One net will be set up for which would be a joyous asst. life & times editor credit and training to entre- competition, and one for fun. occasion for me if my preneurs in the village who Anyone can sign up during heart didn't seem to be Who ever said one indi­ wish to start their own busi- , stuck at Rollins. There vidual couldn't make a dif­ nesses," are very important was this guy, whom I ference had never met Tessie "The 'biggest to her. never quite worked up Swope. Swope single-hand­ The rest of the $55,000 mountain in the the nerve to ask out until edly organized fundraising that did not go to the little world'...turned out to it was too late, and now in order to raise money for boy's house went to the con­ I can't stop thinking families in the Dominican be a pile of five struction of the high school. about him. Even when I Republic, along with the Swope states proudly that stones." try not to see his face construction of high "the building is nearly fin­ when I close my eyes, or school/vocational training ished, and classes will com­ Theresa R. Swope smell his cologne in my MARK BARTSCHI/The Sandspur school in the DR and a schol­ mence in the fall of 2005." Class of 2008 memory, or even remem­ arship foundation. level. Maybe this Rollins Now, the next item of the list ber how great of a guy from your past means Swope's mission began needing to be address is the lunch hours outside the photographer I thought he more to you than you think? last summer when she spent scholarship program. Campus Center or by email­ was, I still think about Now you are miles away two weeks in Jarabacoa, a This is where the stu­ ing Swope at him. The problem is, and are realizing that there village in the Dominican Re­ dents of Rollins College [email protected]. if I can't get past the past was something special public. "We sang songs to come in. Swope is putting on "The goal of the tourna­ then how do I move on about this person and you the elderly, played with the a volleyball tournament ti­ ment is to raise funds to cre­ to somebody else? are probably regretting the children, did house cleaning, tled Five ate a university scholarship Most of my friends fact that you never took a and were invited to share for underprivileged youth in would say that I should chance when you were here rice and beans with the village of Cruz Verde, just start dating other to tell him how you feel some of the fami­ Dominican Republic," people, but to me, that Now your emotions are tak­ lies," she states. feels more as if I am dat­ ing over and trying to tell Through Swope states in her flyers. ing these other people you something. Walter An her commu­ Participants can collect do­ to get over him and that derson says it best, "Our nity service nations from family and doesn't seem fair to the lives improve only when we done in the friends and bring them to the tournament. Any other party involved. What take chances - and the first village, she .J'T'i'Ti m amount is welcome, and can I do to move past and most difficult risk we met two much appreciated. something that, in reality, can take is to be honest with young boys has absolutely no way of ourselves." My advice to that she became So, Rollins College, are happening? you is to be honest with very fond of. Then, you up to the challenge? One Lost In America your feelings right now. one day, after she girl has made this much of a Are you still thinking had seen the difference, now our college about Mr. Crush because horrible effects has a chance to help and Dear Lost, support her. Bring your do­ Let me get this straight: maybe you are finding com of rain on the fort in the past because you village, one nations and interest to the it is months later, you live in Volleyball tournament and a different state now, and are now in a new environ­ of the boys Stones Volleyball for campus help create a foundation for you still think about this ment, starting over again, took her to see his secret. to participate in. The tourna­ those less fortunate than guy you had a crush on here and possibly feeling a little "[He] confided to me that he ment takes place on April 1 ourselves. at Rollins College? Natural­ lonely and even scared to had a secret fort out in the at 3:00 p.m. on Mill's Lawn. ly, the most logical advice I face the future? Or maybe, woods where he was saving can give you would be to just maybe, did you have up a mountain of stones move on from the past and deeper feelings for this per with which to build a house get over Mr. Crush because son and now you know in for his mother," Swope re­ there are a thousand reasons your heart you have to re members. The "biggest why it might not ever work veal you feelings or suffer mountain in the world" that (obviously the fact that you the consequences of never the boy had bragged about live in another state is a sig­ knowing what could have so dearly, turned out to be a nificant factor). When it been? Even if you tell Mr pile of five stones. comes to matters of the Crush and nothing positive Thus came the creation 1/OUeyBAU T0URMAM£MT heart I personally feel the comes of it, at least you will of Swope's organization: The best thing to do is not listen have closure and will be Five Stones Project. After so much to your logic but to able to move on and stop leaving the Dominican Re­ Free Food! stop and listen to what your putting him on a pedestal. I public, she decided to make heart is really telling you. say take a chance on this a difference for the people You obviously were one you honestly have she had met. She raised Live Music! somewhat close to this per­ nothing to lose! To me not $55,000 for the country and, son to be able to remember telling Mr. Crush and hav with it, gave the little boy the the scent of his cologne, ad­ ing him in the back of your home for his mother that he Lawn Free Raffle mire him as a photographer, mind every time you are out had been wanting. 3:00 and to compare him to oth­ with a new guy is by far the But one family was not $200 Cash! ers you have been dating greater risk. Honey, be true enough. After the construc­ since you moved out of state to yourself on this one and tion of the house, Swope to continue your education. don't be afraid of taking a added three items to her You probably knew, this risk! project list. She says: "(1) The Sign-Up Outside Campus "crush" on a more personal ~The Fox construction of a high Center school/vocational training Or Contact [email protected] The Fox returns to answer this weeks social and re­ center, (2) the implementa­ lationship auestions from Rollins students. If you tion of a scholarship pro­ have any auestions that you would like The Fox, to Funds Go Towards Scholarships for Impoverished Youth in the gram for the graduates of the Dominican Republic answer, then send an email to [email protected] high school, and (3) the cre­ ation of a microfinance pro­ MARCH 25, 2005 imes THE SANDSPUR Artistically SpeaQmq ATHLETES OF THE

• The First Thurs­ Each event has live day's program music, and this upcoming ANCIENT WORLD with the Orlando program will display the jazz talents of Surface Tension, a by Karina Mc Cabe Museum of Art re­ local Orlando band that life & times editor turns this month. music critics see consider­ able promise for in the fu­ Over Christmas break, a by Karina Mc Cabe ture. This, then, is an oppor­ group of students took ad­ life & times editor tunity to hear a band before vantage of a unique study Prepare to be culturally it becomes mainstream and abroad opportunity: Ath­ awakened, as the Orlando famous. letes of the Ancient World. Museum of Art is hosting a The March program fo­ The students were able to series of art and the commu­ cused on clay making; how­ travel with Associate Pro­ nity collaborative events on ever, April's program is a cel­ fessor of Physical Educa­ the first Thursday of every ebration of dance. This is en­ tion Gordie Howell and ex­ month, hence the program's titled The Art of the Dance and perience the splendors of historical Greece. Even if name, First Thursdays. This it will be on Thursday, April you do not have time in your year's program is the sixth 7 from 6-9 p.m. This event in- COURTESY OF GORDIE HOWELL academic schedule to travel ALL SMILES: The group takes a time-out from their busy day season, and the hosts antici- eludes a showing of "Clair abroad for a semester; short of activities to pose atop the majestic mountain. pate that it will be as highly de Lune," "Dying Swan" and study abroad opportunities, means of expanding one's had and I will always be successful as previous one's. "Georgia On My Mind" as such as this, are an effective cultural horizons. grateful to Gordie for that, These events are particu- performed by the Orlando I don't think there are larly interesting as they aim Ballet troupe. Other upcom- enough words to describe to engage a diverse mix of ing programs include the fond memories I have people in conversation about "Femme Fatale," "Le Chause and the wonderful time art. Typical art events are Chaid: The Hot Seat," spent. If anyone ever gets more for personal en Super Heroes this opportunity they joyment rather and Super Vil­ should go regardless, than discussion; lains," "Put nothing should stand in however, the Your Art on," their way because if I h?*d programs coordi­ and "Seems not gone that would be nators have facili So Surreal," the biggest regret of my tated this latter ob­ which focuses life. " jective by providing on the surrealis­ an opportunity to tic movement in ~ Amanda Shewtnaker, mingle with refreshments art. Holt-Undergraduate including handcrafted For more informa­ beers by Shipyard Brewing tion about these events, "Field trips beat any Co. in addition to a wine go to www.omart.org, or classroom experience you tasting program provided email COURTESY OF GORDIE HOWELL can ever have. Looking at by Premiere Beverage Com­ [email protected]. MONKEYING AROUND: Unique bonds of friendship are pictures of the Parthenon pany. formed through traveling experiences. and ancient Olympia were one thing, visiting Two students explain how them and crawling all this trip affected their lives: over them is another. To visit Mycenae, where AND A DESIRE TO LEARN. "...The trip was the King Agamemnon lived, best thing I ever did for or Sparta were Helen was THAFS WHAT WE'RE BUILT ON. myself. I left Rollins not stolen from, is more...I knowing anyone I was can't even describe it. It going with and came back just makes reading the with a group of friends. It stories and myths BUILDING TEAMS IN: opened a door for me even more amazing when Sales, Cashiers, Night Ops/Freight, that I had only thought you read about Herakles of. Traveling abroad was visiting Nemea when you Lot, Sales Specialists something I've wanted to were there too. I'm a Available positions may vary by store. do for a long time but I Classics major so a lot of just didn't see it actually this was even more happening. Gordie is so amazing because I'd read GREAT BENEFITS; wonderful and kind to about so many of these • Full and Part-time Benefits take a group of young places so many times. " adults and deal with us • Tuition Reimbursement for over two weeks. It ~ Alex Theodore-Gajraj, • FutureBuilder 401(k) was the most wonderful '07 • Bonus Opportunities experience I have ever • A Career with Growth Opportunity

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COURTESY OF GORDIE HOWELL GAZING IN AWE: The group admires the ruins of the ancient Parthenon that stands on the Acropolis in Athens, Greece. THE SANDSPUR 2005 SGA ELECTIONS

JAMES COKER PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE

Class Rank: Sophomore

What are your qualifications? your qu Through my experience as an SGA Senator, I have learned so much about the procedures I am a commun and tremendous capabilities of the Student Government Association at Rollins College. This and easy to year I have worked hard on a bookstore education campaign, focusing on informing the stu­ can solve any p dents and faculty about the processes of the bookstore. By encouraging faculty to submit their tive. I don't required texts as early as possible, SGA hopes for the bookstore's transition between semes­ and fix thei ters to improve along with providing an increase supply of used books for students. I am At Rollins involved in a number of student organizations including SGA, Phi Delta Theta, the Sandspur, leader by and the Rollins College Ice Hockey Club Team. I have also served on the Greek Hearing Treasurer of Ph Council as well as a student panel involved in the search for the new director of Campus service work, al Security. Being the current president of my fraternity has taught me a lot about running an Rollins, ha: organization efficiently without losing touch with the individuals I am serving. This position has am today. Fron also provided me with a number of opportunities to attend leadership conferences across the impoverished in nation; teaching me the necessary skills to be an effective leader. I feel that I have a firm grasp pitals in Pri on what the students at Rollins College are looking for in the office of Student Government have experieno President. Rollins is going through an academic and cultural transition that many students are hand in hand will either having trouble dealing with or are simply unaware of. Doing everything in the Student raising money f< Government Association's power, I would love to opportunity to help the Rollins College stu­ with the Lisa Merl dent body work with this transition along with improving the quality of life at this institution. in battered and al I have interned a What goals do you wish to achieve? Attorney's office One thing I have noticed during my time at Rollins is the lack of communication between stu­ Development de dents and SGA. Many students still do not know exactly what goes on at our Senate meetings School, where I fi and many still are not aware of what SGA is truly capable of. I have tried to help fill the void and have been n; by writing the "SGA Corner" in the Sandspur, notifying the student body and faculty of the ful young alums activities going on in SGA. While this is a great start I would like to reach even further by for Lawrenceville extending SGA's activity through e-mail updates, flyers posted around heavy traffic areas on This past semes campus, and perhaps through professors as well. Another initiative I would like to take on is financial giant Mc promoting school spirit and campus unity. Something I have observed is the lack of knowledge to interact with th* students and younger faculty members have on the history of the school. Having pride in your and adult setting institution begins at knowing its history, where it has come from and where it is going. This is the annual Zoso why I am very interested in launching through some kind of medium an education program for College commun first year students on the history of the school as well as current information on Rollins money for Relay College. Lessons on Rollins history could be integrated into Orientation, RCC's, or through a dents a fun and i separate class entirely. While communication with the rest of the school is essential, I also during a spring al want to emphasize the importance of the student voice through working with SGA Senators and providing more channels for students to voice their opinion through the effective use of What goals do yo email, surveys and furthering the idea of student panel discussions. If elected president of the There are many Rollins College Student Government Association, I would hope to leave Rollins in an environ­ achieve if I were ment where students are proud to be part of this great institution. However, there ar on during my pre be more collabora Greeks on campu setting where pet do their thing and< their own thing. II come together as CAT MCCONNELL such a division be: PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE want to create Safety and the st Class Rank: Sophomore each other and nc more Campus S campus the mor to get in auto ; driving and wort I feel I'm qualified to be President of the SGA because I'm passionate and dedicated to the the badge on a i cause. My involvement on campus shows my commitment to the long hours and be a deterrent b: responsibility needed to accurately voice the concerns and interest of the student body. I've they are here for o witnessed a lot of positive changes in SGA over the last two years, and hope I can continue must do their pari the progression by serving my fellow students as President. that they do. Thirc classes where the Student Involvement and Leadership teachers just go' • Alonzo Rollins Scholar their relationship • SGA Executive Board Member: Community Service Chair 2004-2005 (Co-Chair Halloween period setup be Howl. Started Annual Veteran's Day Celebration and Letters to active service men, Holiday dents know thei Fun Fest, Habitat for Humanity, Relay for Life, Lip Sync Committee/Host) field not only que • Presidential Installment Committee get to know on ai SGA Senator 2003-2004 (Senator of the Year, Elections Chair, Honor Code Committee pressure off the Student Life Committee, Lip Sync Committee) because they wi • Kappa Delta Sorority (Appointed Officer - Department Appreciation) example a studei • Rollins Republicans necessarily not i Rollins Dancers but perhaps has soaks up the matt What goals do you wish to achieve? of a new preside' • Support student owned Honor Code through peer education and faculty participation lines. I have met tc • Improve Budgetary Issues through better allocation of funds to ensure student money is Rollins with a cm spent effectively and organizations provided necessary funding arrived here class • Continue strides to improve School Spirit more challenging • Work with and for a better Safety/Security Department public this. We • Secure Rollins in the Vice Chair position of ICUF (Independent Colleges and Universities of and opening oi Florida) in Spring 2006 nal beauty Rol­ • Explore opportunity for a Student Seat on the Board of Trustees and motivated • Improve Community Relations - Continue strides to unite Rollins and Park Ave throuqh too. We have discount card and homecoming promotions Rollins and I woulc • Continue the push for safe drive program body and be th • Improve Senate effectiveness through Grade and Residential representative seats and collaboration opportunities with Holt and Crummer Senates 2005 SGA ELECTIONS THE SANDSPUR

\ZENBERG MARC ZELINA ITIAL CANDIDATE ! / '111 ' .11 )l NTIAt ' ANI HI ),\ II

nk: Junior Junior Class Rank: Freshman

What are your qualifications? What are your qualifications? very approachable For the past two years, I have been serving on the SAFAC As a current Senator, I have acquired the in who listens well and committee here at Rollins, which is part of SGA and serves particular skills necessary to navigate the pro-active not reac- to allocate funds to student run organizations. My sopho­ school's political system, and get things to arise; I spot them more year I took part in Venture and served as treasurer of done on the Rollins campus. I consider this •ver become an issue. Rollins Mentors, a community service organization, which first-hand experience paramount, as I now en myself to be a brought children from the Orlando area to Rollins for have a better understanding of how busi­ the President and Athletic Kids Days and Halloween Howl. During my time at ness is conducted, and by extension how meta. My community the Lawrenceville School, I took an active part in community problems get resolved. Moreover, I am cur­ iybe not significant at service, working with children in the Trenton and rently serving as the Chair ov the al in shaping who I Philadelphia area. Through my experiences with SGA, I Constitution Committee, and am an active soup the America's have learned and demonstrated how to perform in situa­ member of the Finance and Services NJ, to working at hos- tions that require me to take leadership roles. I have also Committee. n New York City, I found that when needed I will sit back and listen to what Rollins, I have worked others have to say and will come away having gained My people skills will allow me to serve as a or Life by successfully something new. leading student representative on campus, ,nd even have worked and my past experience in debating and ; where they specialize Model United Nations will further my ability imen. In terms of work, What goals do you wish to achieve? to communicate the views of students in an fork County District If elected to this position, my goals are three-fold. First off, I assertive, yet diplomatic fashion. I am not s the Alumni and would like there to be more interaction between Greeks and shy to stand up for a cause I believe in, and it at the Lawrenceville non-Greeks. Not being Greek myself, but having a majority of I am a strong supporter of encouraging oth­ d my fundraising tactics friends that are, I have noticed a real separation on campus. ers to do the same. The Vice President in le of the most success- I feel that because of this separation there is a need for more particular has an obligation of teaching by of raising pure capital events encouraging the Rollins community to join together example, and so my ability to be proactive t my graduating class. and not separate into individual groups, but rather melt into will help Senators in reaching their goals. is tested again by the one and change that welded group into something that the inley where I was able outside community sees from the best possible angles rather Throughout high school, I served as head ss elite in a very formal than past stereotypes. Greeks and non affiliates can do com­ of four prominent organizations: the ecently, I'm setting up munity service projects in Winter Park and surrounding areas Debating Union, the Model United Nations that attracts the Rollins in order to keep Rollins positive reputation growing exponen­ club, the House system, and Dance Show, raises awareness and tially. Secondly, I feel that there is a tension between which aimed at raising money for autism while giving the stu- Campus Safety and the Rollins students and there needs to clinics throughout Canada. Thus, I am con­ o meet each other be a way to alleviate that. A forum should be created where fident I possess the necessary leadership students can come and express what they feel should be qualities to direct a body of Senators down changed and Campus Safety will have the opportunity to the right path. My ability to manage four \ to achieve? express their opinions as well. The students and Campus groups gives insight into yet another I have and wish to Safety should be working together instead of working against essential ingredient of being Vice elected SGA President. each other. Finally, the classroom seems to be the only peri­ President, and that is organization. ?y goals I want to focus od of time where the student and teacher interact. Often Firstly, there needs to times, a teacher's office hours are during a student's class Finally, my participation in various leader­ •.veen Greeks and Non- period. A universal consultation period should be created ship conferences gives me a unique per­ seems to be a defined where twice a week, during a certain time period, all teach­ spective on turning ideas into action, which raternities or sororities ers are free and available for the students. This way, both the is one of the most important features of a ictive Greek Life do students and teachers are free from classes and have other Senator's job. •ssible for a school to opportunities to interact with each other outside of the class­ ed body when there is room. What goals do you wish to achieve? •udents. Secondly, I If elected Vice President of the Student phere were Campus Government Association, my main objec­ ody can interact with tive will be to alter the Senate's current role "afraid" of them. The of relaying concerns particular to s our students off Residence Halls. I will encourage Senators there are for students to act on issues that pertain to the school We must limit drunk as a whole, and I will work with the as mature adults and Residence Hall Association to bind the gap. safety officer must not Though I am not against the idea of active welcome sign that representation within one's dorm, and in m and the students fact encourage it to get students' feedback, ate and respect all Class Rank: Freshman I feel the Senate must be prepared to tack­ ave been in too many le issues pertaining to the entire student its and their respective body. that is the extent of What are your qualifications? must be a consultation I have a lot of experience in different organizations including An important criterion for fulfilling the Vice 'asses where the stu- working in Student Government since seventh grade, having President's role is holding Senators more will be present to numerous experiences in Vice President or Presidential posi­ accountable for the issues they choose to the material but to tions (National Honor Society, National French Honor address, and the resolutions they choose liis will not only take the Society, French Club, Spanish Club, History Club.etc...), to author. As such, I will work to increase jt teachers as well being in a Senator currently in SGA, and being involved in the legitimacy of the Review Committee, to understand that for many other organizations including ACE and Kappa Delta. I ensure that Senator's act on productive 't as vocal in class isn't also enjoy participating in community service such as Habitat legislation. In this past year, the Senate's lacking motivation, for Humanity, the Police Athletic League and Make a greatest weakness was its difficulty to turn t intentions in how he Difference Day. I am very outgoing and enthusiastic in every great ideas into action, a weakness that with the entrance activity that I undergo. I love Rollins and want to continue to can easily be averted if given proper guid­ must make head- strive to make it the best institution that it can be. More ance. ny people that associate assets that I have are having strong interpersonal and intrap- know since I have ersonal skills such as being assertive and dedicated. Another goal I will work towards is more tiers have become long-term, and it entails the warming of we must tell the relations between the Rollins and Winter ore with fundraising What goals do you wish to achieve? Park communities. This school is undoubt­ o not just the exter- I hope to create a stronger connection and create edly an integral part of the city, and positive Fer but to the bright more support between Rollins College and Winter relations can yield tremendous benefits for fill our classrooms Park. I hope to create stronger school spirit. If I am both the students and the Winter Park com­ vv chapter here at elected Vice President I hope to work closely with the munity. It is my belief that establishing bet­ to serve the student Senate and make sure that initiatives are worked ter relations will also allow for more student college. wholeheartedly in and towards such as homecoming, involvement, both on and off campus. public relations, the bookstore, and the mascot.

_^____ THE SANDSPUR MARCH 25,2005 ^Entertainment Lacking Luster: Bride and Prejudice Musically Merges Cultures

by Katie Pederson (Rollerball, The English Pa­ combining interesting ad. sales representative tient), and his long time Ox­ new aspects of a mu­ With spring break over, ford chum and heir to the sical with the cultural it's back to the daily grind Darcy hotel fortune, Will pull of the rarely por­ and the prospect of brief mo­ Darcy, played by the striking trayed Indian cus­ ments of escape at the local Martin Henderson (The Ring, toms. Though it may theatre. And if escape is the Windtalkers). Both men fall seem a bit cheesy to plan, then why not run off to instantly in love with the us American viewers, the beautiful land of India two oldest Bakshi sisters, but the singing, dancing with this spring's new twist Darcy finds himself in a bit and choreography of on an old romantic comedy, of a bind when his American the film stays true to Bride and Prejudice. arrogance and culturally dis­ its Bollywood roots, Bride and Prejudice takes criminatory attitude puts the Indian version of a Bollywood musical spin on him at odds with his daz­ our American Holly­ the original Jane Austen zling sweetheart Lalita, wood. Still, the story story, merging the old cul­ played by the stunning Bol­ lacks some luster in ture of England, the glitz lywood actress Aishwarya the clarity and plot and glamour of Hollywood Rai. Things get even stickier advancement depart­ and the streets of India like when signals get crossed ment, as hundreds of never seen before. The story and Darcy's conniving arch pages of Austen's tra­ follows the small-town nemesis Johnny Wickham, ditional text would India, traditional Bakshi played by Daniel Gillies en­ never fix properly in a family, whose overzealous ters the picture and tries to brief ninety-minute mother is in a real hurry to win over the confused Lalita. spot. The movie was marry off her four eligible Through mayhem and also a bit disappoint­ daughters to wealthy Indian mishap, love and loss, cul­ ing in terms of men. All is a afire in their tures are united and differ­ poignancy, as I ex­ ences divided to bring hap­ pected something worlds when a big wedding COURTESY OF MOVIEWEB.COM more effecting and comes to their small town, piness and marriage back to Bend It Like Beckham. mandatory reading list a bit memorable from director complete with the dashing the small Indian village. Either way, Bride and more exciting by updating Gurinder Chadha who and successful best man Bal- Bride and Prejudice is an Prejudice brings cultures to­ an old romantic tale. raj Bingley, played the interesting departure from wowed me before with her gether with a bang, making American breakthrough adorable Naveen Andrews the normal novel remake, even the old high school Katie's Rating: C+ Mtf rdi Or as Hosts lasov\ Mraz

WHO: Jason Mraz began his music career playing guitar on the streets of Manhattan at the -|—\ov$ a v^/euvresi age of 18. After moving west in 1999, Jason gained popularity in San Diego's music scene, leading to his 2002 deal with Elektra Records. In his breakthrough album "Waiting for my Rocket to Come," Mraz brings a folksy-blues inspired sound against the backdrop of con­ j—ridatj, P^lcrrcn 25 temporary pop with hits including "You and 1 Both/' "The Remedy/' and "Curbside Prophet." 6-8 pm WHAT: Mardi Gras at Universal Studios. Enjoy live music in the atmosphere of New Or­ C^orneil |—lne /\rte uuiloiruj leans style cuisine, tons of beads, confetti and an all new 13-float parade, completely trans­ forming the theme park into a mega- musical Mardi Gras celebration! Street performers, (next to Museum on Lake Virginia) ighout the entire event.

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1. Silent Art Auction of Student Work 2. Live Music by D-Street (guitarist) ,3. Raffle of Studio Art Faculty Work 4. Art Making Activities 5. Hors d 'Oeuvres Qt\d sparkling cider 6. ROPES points for sorority/fraternities MARCH 25, 2005 Avts Enterta i nment THE SANDSPUR From Uncle Jessie to Osama Targets Prime Time Ladies Man The Gladiator Adrian, a married dentist by Genesis Whitlock insecure, humble where it contributing writer who envies Jake's bachelor­ counts, and reliable to those hood; Wendie Malick ("Just ing the filming of both A who depend on him as he by Adam Hynick Some viewers never Shoot Me") as Naomi, Jake's Beautiful Mind and Master constantly puts his own is­ contributing writer quite recovered when the pregnant, misanthropic sues aside to deal with and Commander: The Far cancellation of "Full House" boss; and Rick Hoffman clients and friends. As a re­ Early in the month of Side of the World. In a recent deprived them of their Uncle ("The Street") as Patrick, a sult, Jake usually finds him­ March, another phase of interview with GQ Maga­ Jesse fix, but now ABC offers David Blaine wannabe who self in humorous circum­ Osama Bin Laden's 9/11 ter­ zine, Crowe briefly ad­ another solution. John Sta- latches onto Jake after meet­ stances. For instance, in the rorist scheme of the year dressed these frightening mos returns to the network ing him under odd circum­ second episode, Jake does 2001 was shockingly re­ plots and how he first heard this spring with his new stances. Their interactions damage control when one of vealed to the entertainment of them. show "Jake in Progress." Al­ with Jake make for an ap- his clients, a member of the industry by the FBI. Accord­ "That was the first con­ though Stamos Three Gaymigos (a ing to FBI intelligence, our versation [with FBI] in my failed at his first at­ hilarious parody of favorite gladiator that we life that I'd ever heard the tempt to return to that famous know as Russell Crowe had phrase Al-Qaeda. And it was television with the makeover show), been part of an Al-Qaeda something to do with some short-lived dud reveals that he's kidnapping plot to extend its recording picked up by a "Spies" (remember not gay. "U.S. Cultural Destabiliza- French policewoman, I it? Neither does In commer­ tion Plan." Apparently, a lap­ think, in either Libya or Al­ anyone else), ABC cials, ABC adver­ top computer was discov­ giers. It was about - and promises to deliv­ tises "Jake in ered outside an Afghan cave here's another little touch of er with this "fast- Progress" with the with detailed diagrams of irony - taking iconographic paced comedy." tagline, "Same city, Crowe along with loosely Americans out of the picture The show appears different sex (i.e. If written "how-to" methods of as a sort of cultural destabi- amidst the recent you loved "Sex and kidnapping. It is believed by lization plan." prime time suc­ the City," then the FBI that Al-Qaeda would Crowe used the word cesses ABC enjoys here's a show from target Crowe and other fa­ "ironic" because at about the such as "Desperate the makers who mous "American icons" to same time this plot was to be Housewives" and want to ride on strike a more profound and initiated, he was filming his "Lost." their coattails)." personal blow to U.S. citi­ movie Proof of Life, a picture "Jake in WTrile Stamos him­ zens. As a precaution, the that primarily concerns the Progress" chroni­ self seems effort­ FBI monitored Crowe and dreadful aspects of the crime cles the exploits of lessly appealing, provided bodyguards dur­ of kidnapping. Jake Phillips (Sta­ audiences will be mos), a debonair looking for more celebrity publicist than charm. "Jake by day and a in Progress" claims charming, hand­ | to be "daring" in some man-about- that it uses the town by night. same genre of sex- Disenchanted with ua COURTESY OFABC.GO.COM l references leading the New made popular in York bachelor life, Jake.is on pealing chemistry. "Sex and the City." Yet, a newfound quest to find the While Jake is a label-lov­ they're dulled down because ideal woman to settle down ing metrosexual, the show of the show's public airing. with. However, the only evi­ attempts to make him more Since the show is based on dence the first four episodes amicable by emphasizing sex and relationships, "Jake offer towards this premise is some of his more unusual in Progress" will constantly Jake's "heartfelt" confession idiosyncrasies, such as his require witty, provocative, to his cohorts. Jake's plan to­ excessive use of baby pow­ and tasteful development in wards monogamy consis­ der as his stress-induced order to enjoy the same suc­ tently gets foiled, as he perspiration and the fact that cess as its purported coun­ canoodles with a gorgeous he takes up residence in a terpart model/movie star/journalist hotel suite. Jake is also a no­ "Jake in Progress" airs every episode. The show torious player, but his li­ regularly on Thursday also stars Ian Gomez ("Felic­ aisons are only one aspect of nights at 8 p.m./7 p.m. cen­ COURTESY OF IMDB.COM ity") as Jake's best friend, his life; Jake is surprisingly tral on ABC. Ultra Fesitval bv Kevin Fvke merized by the subculture found within the walls of For those who travel Bayfront Park in Miami. The from the far corners of the stage has been set to listen to globe to come to Ultra, it's great music and view the hid­ not just about the music; it's a den society of the raver, way of life. The characteris­ which requires an extraordi­ tics of ravers are so unique to nary festival such as Ultra to the techno/electronica genre bring it out in full swing. of music that life becomes The festival is headlined wildly fantastic at festivals by such artists as Paul van such as this. Walking through Dyke, Tiesto, Paul Oaken- the crowd one can see real fold, and The Crystal life versions of characters we Method. But many more have only read about in artists will be playing books, or characters that throughout the day and night would make the basis for a on multiple stages set up great book yet to be written. around the park. Every year Both the Ultra newcomer and brings someone and some­ COURTESY OF ABC.GO ^ra veteran will be forever mes­ thing new to the venue. THE SANDSPUR Art* Entertainment MARCH 25,2005 The Thriller Continues with the Jackson Trial - Think He's a Smooth Criminal?

was abused. At first he as­ had called him asking for sum could be up to 200 mil­ from the 1993 child abuse by Erica Tibbetts serted that he had been mo­ money. He said the boy lion. case against Jackson will be asst. sports editor lested between 5 and 7 times, claimed to be a fan, but that The case will go into its heard. Rodney recently de­ Michael but during a recent cross ex­ the statement sounded fake, third week on Monday. cided that the defense's plea Jackson There's so much amination he admitted he and coached. The defense is Judge Rodney Melville will for a mistrial would be de­ to say about the man who could only testify to two. The using this evidence to argue decide whether evidence nied. has been given the title "King boy even told a school coun­ that the Arvizos are target­ of Pop", but recently most of selor that Jackson, "didn't do ing all sorts of celebrities in a it has been bad. Michael anything to me." search for cash. Jackson has been accused of The defense is also ac­ Another similar attack molesting children before,- cusing Arvizo and his family on the Arvizo story is the but that case was settled out of taking advantage of Jack­ fact that they have also sued of court and did little to son and reacting to being department store JCPenney blemish his reputation or evicted from the Neverland in an attempt to get cash. lifestyle. The current case ranch. Defense attorney The case occurred over an al­ may be more damaging. Thomas Mesereau asked leged "beating" of Mrs. Arvi­ Jackson's most recent ac­ Arvizo, " It wasn't until you zo, after Gavin was caught cuser is Gavin Arvizo, a 15 realized that you , your shoplifting. year old whose family lived mother, brother, and sister Other holes in the case on Jackson's Neverland weren't going to be part of against Jackson come from Ranch until recently. Arvizzo Michael Jackson's family the testimony of Gavin's claims that Jackson molested that you even came up with younger brother Star. He him, gave him alcohol, and allegations of molestation claimed he had seen Jackson showed him porn maga­ was it?" molesting his brother, but zines. Jackson denies all of The Aryizos even made a over the past few weeks his these claims. He is currently video, before the charges story has changed numerous pleading "not guilty" to 10 arose, about how grateful times. The 14 year old charges of child abuse and and appreciative they were claimed he had snuck into false imprisonment. of Jackson. They called the Jackson's room while he was The latest events in the pop star "a father figure" and "touching" Gavin, but he case have led to a strength­ thanked him for his atten­ fails to account for a "securi­ ening of the defense's case, tion towards Gavin, who is ty system" that Jackson had as Arvizo and his family suffering from cancer. The in place, which would have begin to reveal inconsisten­ family argues that they were warned the pop star of the cies in their stories, admit to forced to make the video and boy's presence. lying on the stand, and, in that they wouldn't have The case comes at a bad general, lose credibility. made it of their own free time for Jackson who seems The major problems in will. to be in financial trouble. the prosecution's case come T.V. host Jay Leno added Journalists speculate that from Arvizo's inability to to the speculation about the Jackson could be up to 150 precisely describe or testify validity of the Arvizo family million dollars at debt and to the number of times he claims by saying that Gavin that, if he loses this case, the

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50 CENT RAPS TO A REVENGEFUL BEAT IN His NEW ALBUM THE MASSACRE

by Jake Kohlman all getting regular air time beat is tight and 50 sports editor on the radio and on MTV. rips it apart, I Note to self: never do While this CD may be as mean how can you anything to even remotely commercially popular as not like a song piss 50 Cent off. That's the "Get Rich or Die Tryin'," it where 50 drops lesson I learned after listen­ lacks the hard edge that 50's "row, row your ing to 50's "The Massacre," debut had. It's weird hear­ boat"? It's impossi­ 50's sophomore album fol­ ing 50 try to balance his ble not to like a lowing the huge success of street past with the millions song that has nurs­ his debut "Get Rich or Die he now has. As 50 mentions ery rhyme refer­ Try in'." I would say "The several times he's "rich as ences. Massacre" is not as good as hell." "The Massacre" his debut but like I said, One of the more inter­ sold over a million there is no way I'm ever esting tracks is number 11, copies in only four crossing 50. I don't want to "A Baltimore Love Thing." days. It's basically be ripped to shreds on a CD Here we have 50 showing guaranteed to be a heard by millions. us how well rap can be used huge commercial Apparently Fat Joe and as a storytelling tool. 50 success, but it still Jadakiss have annoyed 50. raps in the first person as if left me somewhat That was the feeling I got he is heroine and the whole disappointed. 50 after listening to track 5 song is about the interac­ set the bar so high "Piggy Bank." 50 rips into tion 'he' has with an addict. with his debut I both for the sin of rapping It's an amazing song in the was expecting sim­ with 50's sworn enemy Ja way it shows the ups and ilar greatness. 50 Rule. In the history of rap downs, the attraction, of would do well to battles "Piggy Bank" is a drugs. This track makes the listen to Eminem pretty decent effort (down­ whole CD seem even more and Dr. Dre who load Fat Joe's response if disappointing because it seem to have mas­ you really want to hear shows the potential 50 has tered the ability to someone get ripped apart) when he gets away from the combine commer­ but it's the beat more then usual guns/shooting/diss- cial success with the words that really carries ing type songs that seems to quality product. the song. dominate "The Massacre." "The Massacre" is a Several of the songs off Having complained buy of course, but this disk are already climb­ about the guns and shoot­ here's hoping 50 ing up the charts. The afore­ ing songs, let me say that by will come back mentioned "Piggy Bank,' far my favorite song on the with something "Candy Shop," track 7, CD is track 4, "I'm Sup­ better next round. "Disco Inferno," track 13 are posed to Die Tonight." The COURTESY OF SING365.COM The Sequel to The Ring Fails to Terrify and certainly not the film and made it more by Jami Furo clever. The movie got terrifying. Instead, they de­ staff reporter most of its supposed tracted from it. I suppose the The Ring Two hit the­ scariness from cheap makers of the film were on a aters on Friday, March 18, thrills and things that tighter budget for the sequel bringing an end to the sus­ jump out at you and because the special effects pense of horror movie buffs. say "boo." Samara and were not only nothing to Unfortunately, the film did Eden are both still tal­ write home about, but at not quite live up to expecta­ ented child actors that some points they were tions. are terrifying just by downright bad. The Ring was a terrifying their very nature. One scene included a movie... no question. The However, they did not group of large deer ramming concept was clever, and the help to cultivate that Rachel and Eden's car. What videotape was disturbing, to natural terror; any does that have to do with say the least. Watch The Ring fear inspired by the Samara? Or the videotape? on video, not DVD, of creepy kids just dis­ The well? The plot? I don't course, late at night, and see solved in the sea of know. I still have not been how well you sleep that mediocrity that was able to figure it out. The ran­ night. The Ring Two. domness of the scene was not The sequel did not pack The special effects only confusing, but it was ac­ that sort of punch. The story could have salvaged tually comical. I am fairly revolves around the same sure that it was intended to COURTESY OF IMDB.COM be an intense and frightening old gang: Samara, the dead SEVEN DAYS CHILLS little girl that caused all of scene. Instead, I laughed. AGAIN: The film falls All in all, the movie was the problems in the first victim to the curse of okay, I suppose. It was enter­ movie; Rachel, the newpaper the disappointing se­ reporter that discovered the quel. The Ring Two hit taining, which is the major mystery behind Samara and theater^ last week star­ function of a motion picture. the videotape the first time ring Naomi Watts, However, if you're looking around; and Eden, Rachel's Sissy Spacek and for a real horror movie, look creepy little son that chills Simon Baker. The film elsewhere. The Ring Two your blood every time he will no doubt scare will make you a little uncom­ speaks. you, but don't hold it to fortable at points, but after­ The story was intriguing the same standards as ward, you can sleep easily. at best, but not terrifying, the first. How disappointing. THE SANDSPUR MARCH 25, 2005 The Not So Conservative Party more power. The rights of • Republicans in an attempt to stop con­ wing judges, if the rules are licity and to gain some votes stant stonewalling on Presi­ changed the Republicans with conservative voters. the state of Florida were seem to have for­ dent Bush's nominees. Even will have no mechanism of The argument that Ms.Schi­ trampled in this case. I doubt gotten that they though the Democrats defense. George Washington avo was not given due the motives of her husband but that is beyond the point. used to stand for should give these judges the once said that the purpose of process is preposterous, right to an up or down vote, the Senate was to cool legis­ since six different Florida This case should have been limited power. I believe that this so-called lation to make sure that it is courts looked into the case. It decided by the State of Flori­ "nuclear option" is a direct tempered correctly. The is indeed a sad day when da, not by the United States abuse of the majority party. American political system is conservatives are the ones Congress. by John Ferreira based on moderation, and making up laws, and simply The Republican party is managing editor The American system is filled with provisions for the slow organic change, Repub­ changing the rules when forgetting its roots. Limited Power corrupts all, even protection of minorities; like licans will commit a grave they don't like the results. government used to be what those with the best of inten­ the filibuster rule which is in mistake if they continue That is was happened in the party stood for, but with tions. This has been evident place to avoid the majority with this hubris. 2000 when Al Gore chal­ two recent developments we by the recent actions of the from steam rolling its agen­ On another matter that lenged the Florida election are led to wonder what will Republican Party. One of the da through. Not all legisla­ took place this past week as and attempted to use his happen with the party. The basic tenements of conser­ tive efficiency is a good the Senate, the House and friends in the judicial system election victory of 2004 has vatism is the limitation of thing, sometimes it is neces­ President Bush moved to in­ to change the rules. Laws are left the party with a hubris power. Conservatives be­ sary to block initiatives that tervene in the Terri Schiavo in place to keep order in so­ that must be controlled if Re­ lieve that limited govern­ are too far out of the main­ case. The now famous case ciety, laws should be publicans are to enjoy a ment is the best way to build stream. Republicans have of the brain damaged changed through the demo­ working majority. What a society that will benefit all. become drunk with power. woman in a vegetative state cratic process. It should be often happens in history is They believe in low taxes, lit­ Does the congressional lead­ was sometihing that the exec­ the job of the legislative that when a party gets to big tle government intervention ership believe that its major­ utive branch should have in­ body of each state to make it splinters and falls because in the market, and to oppose ity tenure will last eternally? tervened in. Although the rules, and not of the judicial there are too many interests a tyrannical judiciary that There will be Democratic right is life is very important, branch which should be in to keep at bay. President will establish rules based on Presidents again and there the rule of law is also impor­ place only to enforce the Bush and the Republican imaginary provisions. will Democratic majorities tant if we are to continue to laws. The Terri Schiavo Case leadership should avoid any There has been much once again. What will Re­ function as a nation. Repub­ is just another in a long his­ more attempts to increase talk lately of the Republicans publicans say when Democ­ licans seized this opportuni­ tory of the federal govern­ government power, and re­ changing the filibuster rule rats attempt to install left- ty in an attempt to gain pub­ ment amassing more and turn to true conservatism. From Hunter to Hemingway. . . • Aspiring writers be cheated out of experienc­ call is at 4am there; I strolled of war and the pains of road Keys. I am now a believer be­ ing Key West, like last month into the Bourbon Street Pub rash were kept at bay by sub­ cause there was definitely take note: Who when I was cheated out of a in my pajamas, taking note of stituting my morning coffee something a hell of a lot more does your idol graduation road-trip to the field of sheen muscle T- with a rum and coke. Experi­ magical there in the Keys idolize? Woody Creek, Colorado by shirts, I quickly discovered encing Spring Break in Key than I ever felt at Disney the swift and deadly blow of this was not where I was sup­ West, I thought it best to live World. by Issac Stolzenbach a .45 caliber bullet to posed to be and made my like the rest—in an alcoholic- I discovered the similari­ photo editor Hunter's head . . . but I di­ exit, but not before being of­ haze for the duration. We ties between Hemingway For lack of heavy nar­ gress, bah. fered a beer by a near seven- made it to Hemingway's and Hunter's lives and cotics, I imbibed deeply in deaths, but have yet to dis­ vodka and tonic while nurs­ cover the connection in the ing my newest collection of literary influence. They were motorcycle-wreck-wounds; sociological commentators, we blasted down 1-95 with a journalists, larger-than-life, head full of 'Tussin and Ab­ manic depressive, self-med­ solute, in search of Ernest icating, hedonistic, hard-liv­ Hemingway. ing, alcoholic writers. I Life has been weird since found brief solace by staring Hunter S. Thompson blew into a picture of Hemingway his head off last month. I on the dining room wall that find myself jumping (well, revealed a scar on the left hobbling now) at any new side of his forehead, which adventure that might get me he had received from tugging in front of the Great White on a chandelier chain, rather Bull—a blank page—with than the chain to flush the something worth writing toilet while drunk in Paris. I about The newest adventure rubbed my own scar and came by way of a pact over a hoped that minor damaged pool table: Hemingway's to the left hemisphere of the Home or Bust. brain led to a production of I came across a few inter­ illustration / ISSAC STOLZENBACH more precise prose. esting bits of information On the way home to foot dude in drag. Take note: home; I could have collapsed, I bet, if you made it this while researching for my pack, my motorcycle and I There are two bars in down­ but there was something in far, you are wondering: What Hunter article (The Sandspur, got into a confrontation with town Key West with the the air compelling me to put is this article about? I don't Issue 2/25/05). Both authors a BMW . . . again, the larger name "Bourbon" in their ti­ pen to paper. know. Seems like a column took their own lives in the vehicle won, but I left my tles ... one has a row of rain­ The tour guide was version of Seinfeld (some­ same manner, with gun mark on this one. The dam­ bow flags above the entrance, proud to declare Key West as thing about nothing) to me, blasts to the head, but what I age to my person was and one does not. I am im­ the home to over 100 pub­ but I think there is a point in found fascinating was the nowhere near what I had ex­ partial as to what one's sexu­ lished authors ... 27 of those here. Much personal insight fact that Hunter retyped all perienced back in October, so al inclinations are, if someone Pulitzer Prize winners. This can be gained by examining of Errtest Hemingway's clas­ I went home to scrub out the is lucky enough to have the was a stark contrast to my what made an impact on sics in order to refine his lit­ gravel and called my "attor­ kind of connection with an­ prior beliefs. I thought that those that you admire; in the erary voice. In aspiration of ney" to confirm plans to pull other human being that authors would be more pro­ midst of the madness you gaining insight as to why my out for Key West. brings them happiness— ductive if they lived in some may find yourself staring literary hero idolized Hem­ We arrived in downtown who cares who it's with—but dismal and dreary locale like back at you. Now wish me ingway, I swore in a smoke- Key West at 3:30 in the morn­ I'll stick to chicks, thank you. England or Northern Europe, luck while I go and dry out filled room that I would not ing; we were golden . . . last The next morning the fog not a paradise such as the for a bit. ~Tschu.fi MARCH 25, 2005 Q^&n^Mj^p THE SANDSPUR Letters to the Editor "I Get the Message" Rollins. Most people I speak al overall community of the such a community. Ife Oldest College with would like to see college. No matter how Now that I've come to Newspaper in (Florida During the first season of Rollins become more inclu­ many public service projects the end of this rant, I'd like to Saturday Night Live, Chevy sive, to see it become a cam­ they do, the ultimate mes­ make it clear that I am not FOUNDED IN 1894 Chase used a phrase that be­ pus where students, faculty, sage that is sent is exclusive, trying to single out KKG as MARCH 25, 2005 came his trademark intro­ and staff share common and elitist. setting a poor standard. I VOLUME 111, NUMBER 20 duction to the "Weekend bonds of fellowship beyond It was especially embar­ think other organizations are Update" segment of the the simple connection of liv­ rassing for me to see this equally culpable. I also am ESTABLISHED IN 1894 show. He would begin the ing and working together. message because I saw this aware that this particular T- WITH THE FOLLOWING routine by saying "Good The message being sent by T-shirt being worn by a shirt was probably printed EDITORIAL: evening, Fm Chevy Chase this particular student was Rollins student at the Sun­ with the intention of pro­ "Unassuming yet almighty, and you're not." It was a completely the opposite. It day afternoon BBQ where moting pride in the organi­ sharp, and pointed, well round­ completely stupid statement says....Tm "in" you're "out". the campus hosted scholar­ zation. I have no objection to ed yet many-sided, assiduously and that made it funny. This It's entirely exclusive and it ship applicants and their being proud of your group, tenacious, victorious in single weekend I saw a version of highlights for me one of the parents. These are student but there are other ways you combat and therefore without a the same statement. It was worst aspects of the prevail­ candidates with the poten­ can do it. How about a T- peer, wonderfully attractive and equally stupid, but not at all tial to enhance our campus extensive in circulation; all these ing social structure on col­ shirt that says "I'm DZ and I will be found upon investigation funny. lege campuses all over the community both academi­ give blood!" or "I'm AXP to be among the extraordinary It was a T-Shirt that pro­ United States. Specifically, cally and socially. As a visit­ and I feed the homeless!"? qualities of The Sandspur." claimed in big bold letters the message that is sent, all ing student I'm not sure I'd "Fm KKG and You're too often, by fraternities and feel welcomed by that mes­ MARK K. BARTSCHI NOT!". I frequently hear sororities is isolationist. It sage, and as a parent I'd have Editor-in-Chief students and faculty bemoan arranges people into cliques reservations about sending Dept. of Biology JOHN FERREIRA the lack of community at and distracts from the gener­ my son or daughter into Rollins College Managing Editor Response to: T-shirt, it is necessary to note which the organizations are ing Greek stereotypes and BRIAN HERNANDEZ Production Manager "I Get the Message" that it was created by an in­ built. Each group is able to improving shaky relation­ dividual member of the accept and reject individual ships with non-Greeks, fac­ As a current, active chapter, without the permis­ membership based on pre­ ulty and administration. SECTION EDITORS & ASSTS. member of Kappa Kappa sion, approval or funds of requisites and qualifications. With the help of Rina NEWS BRITTANY LEE Gamma, and the former Pan- the chapter's council. Al­ This is true of many non- Tovar in the Health Promo­ UF£ & T/MSS....KARINA MC CABE & NICOLE FLUET hellenic President, I felt obli­ though it read "KKG", the Greek organizations nation­ tions office, Mark Freeman £nUH*lnmeitl LARA BUESO & JESSICA ESTES gated to respond to Profes­ chapter whatsoever did not wide as well. The issue to be in Personal Counseling, and CLj**n**n4>. JESSICA COMBS SPORTS JAKE KOHLMAN & ERICA TIBBETTS sor Stephenson's opinion endorse it. Despite this, dealt with, then, is not neces­ Chris Zacharda in the Resi­ piece about exclusivity with­ however, it would be irre­ sarily making everyone all- dential Life office, the Board COPY EDITORS in the Rollins Greek commu­ sponsible of me to ignore inclusive, but rather foster­ has been successfully passed VERONICA RUSTON nity, specifically illustrated what the t-shirt implies, and ing more positive relation­ on to the new chapter presi­ TOM TRASENTE by a recent KKG T-shirt that how it negatively con­ ships between the various dents and Panhellenic and HEATHER WILLIAMS read "That's hot—I'm in tributes to Greek stereo­ organizations and the Interfraternity Council Pres­ KKG, you're not". types. greater Rollins population. idents, Sally Johnston of Chi REPORTERS

I would like to begin my I appreciate and under­ At such a small school, Omega and Zach Blend of NANCY AGUIRRE CAROLINE OGLE response by thanking the stand Professor Stephenson's where one is always noticed Chi Psi. Measures that the JOSHUA BENESH MARIA PETRAKOS Professor for coming to me concerns — after all, I joined and continually judged, this Board has put forth, com­ JEAN B. CHERY ROBERTO PINEDA bined with understanding Mo COFFEY JENNIFER WALCHOK first before submitting the the Panhellenic Council to can be a hard task. Despite JAMI FURO MEGHAN WATERS article, asking my opinion combat the same issues. that challenge, the Panhel­ from everyone within the DAVID GRASSO NATALIE WYATT and giving me the opportu­ Over the past year I have lenic and Interfraternity Rollins community, creates nity to submit my own piece learned, though, that matters Councils have worked very hope in an environment that PHOTOGRAPHERS alongside his. His openness relating to negative images hard since last semester to has long been seen as essen­ ISSAC STOLZENBACH Photo Editor and willingness to listen and exclusivity surrounding create and establish a sepa­ tially hopeless. To me, that DANI PICARD Asst. Photo Editor sounds like a great begin­ ADAM BURTON Photographer gives me hope that any ani­ Greeks are much more deep- rate council aimed at im­ DANIKA TANZINI Photographer mosity between Greeks and seeded than one might think. proving the Greek image. ning. the faculty or administration Greeks organizations are ex­ The Greek Initiative ADVERTISING is dissipating. clusive—exclusivity is a Board consists of committees ROBERT WALKER Business Manager bs KATIE PEDERSON Ad Sales Rep. In regards to the recent founding principle upon aimed at combating damag­ SHAUN CRICKS Ad Sales Rep.

DEAN HYBL Dear Editor: er, the commandments are bers. cently published a book Advisor put in a totally different con­ Furthermore, the asser­ lamenting the ills of our I wanted to respond very text when hung in a public tion that this text is the ur- times, and locates the source The Sandspur is published weekly on Fridays and maintains a circula­ briefly to Jami Fiiro's "Com­ building in which one day I text (original founding text) of the problem with the En­ tion of 2,000 copies. manding the Kids" (March may stand before a judge of human civilizations im­ lightenment precisely be­ The Editorial Board extends an in­ 11), especially the very com­ with my life in the balance. plies that the 4 billion people cause it transferred ethical vitation to our readers to submit let­ who do not follow Western responsibility from the ters and articles. In order for a letter mon assertion that "the Ten In this case the old scrip­ to be considered for publication, it Commandments, except for ture is political through & religious traditions are non- Church to individuals. As must include the name and tele­ the first two, apply to every­ through. Many Atheists, ag­ civilized. This assertion is a we brace ourselves for the phone number of the author and be nostics, and deeply religious white supremacy view that challenges of the 21st centu­ 400 to 600 words in length. one." In considering a submission for Let me first put aside the people of all faiths still sub­ has come back into fashion ry, I am proud to be part of publication, The Sandspur reserves question of whether one can scribe to some version of the having ruled most of the THAT problem. the right to edit letters and articles. 300 year Enlightenment proj­ 19th & 20th centuries. To me, So do the right thing... Submit all letters and articles to the pick and choose command­ address below or bring them to our ments (not really) and get ect that pulled humanity out the ethical philosophical un­ the trick is figuring out for offices on the third floor of the Mills right to my main point. If of the middle-ages with its derpinnings of the com­ yourself what that is. Memorial Center. All submissions you are referring to the Ten inquisitions, religious wars, mandments are oppressive must include a printed copy with a saved copy on disk and must be re­ Commandments as a seg­ and burnings at the stake. To because morality is dictated ceived in The Sandspur offices no ment of Bronze-Age Hebraic us, giving a contemporary from above, and I'm painful­ later than 5 p.m. on the Monday poetry that is of extraordi­ legal & political status to this ly reminded that individual­ Faculty Advisor, prior to publication. nary historical and cultural document—even if symbolic ism remains enslaved under Understanding Secularism importance, then yes they — is not merely insulting but gods & masters. Assistant Professor of The Sandspur 1000 Holt Avenue - 2742 apply to every member of a direct attack on us as indi­ The Pope, of course, Economics Winter Park, FL 32789 the human species. Howev­ viduals & community mem­ does not agree and has re­ Phone: (407) 646-2393 Advertising: (407) 646-2696 Disclaimer: The views expressed within the Opinions section are entirely the opinions of the individual E-Mail Us At: authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Sandspur staff or Rollins College. [email protected] Please address any comments, opinions, rants, or raves to [email protected]. ISSN: 0035-7936 THE SANDSPUR Oji£itztk2L2rf?--- MARCH 25,2005 The "Oohs" and "Ahhs" of Moan Tones: Novelty or Nuisance? • Is this an orgas­ where she will gasp or sigh crazy by the prospect of their are the various species of calls, there are also people or spout a personalized dirty teen's ears being polluted misogynistic meatheads who feel it's their right not to mic idea? I beg to message. The service is al­ with lascivious sounds. Pret­ who spend their free time at have to hear something that differ. ready offered in South ty soon, it's fairly guaranteed the local bar hitting on wait­ challenges their morality or America, and porn star ring that proper mobile etiquette resses for free rounds of intelligence in the public by Genesis Whitlock tones are the latest Natty Light. One space that everyone shares. contributing writer craze amongst young such suspected There's also that small desire Let's suppose you're users worldwide be­ male was quoted not to feel that our society's prone to homicidal thoughts cause of its "Ameri­ as saying, "If you shot to hell because people every time someone's cell can" appeal. can get her [Jenna care more about skin flick phone plays a loud, terribly Strictly speaking, Jameson] to say sounds emanating from their distorted version of if one looks at the my name then I phones rather than which Beethoven's Fifth or some "moan tone' market would buy it. I person decides their collec­ polyphonic hip-hop jam by a from a capitalist per­ need that kind of tive fate for the next four rapper named for currency. spective, the idea is personal atten­ years. Now let's suppose the sight brilliant. The premise: tion." Still others We can't rightfully stop of an ample-bosomed, air- use the same "smoke who wouldn't dare the release of "moan tones," brushed light porn actress and mirrors (and admit their unin- but the FCC can hike the with a named Shauna or breast implants and telligence might price of the tones sky high. Tawny moaning with oh-so- airbrush)" effect used find "moan tones' No self-respecting porn con­ fabricated pleasure irritates in porn and bring it to ironically funny or noisseur will pay ten bucks you to no end. If you fit one susceptible con­ witty. The only for a ring tone when I Dream or both these classifications, sumers, who will lap irony in this case is of Jenna is on Spice for just then there's a new trend that it up like Misty that more people $3.99. As.for teens, parents offers the best of both worlds Mundae in a feline are likely to berat­ should teach their kids that to drive you positively in­ costume. Mobile porn ed for having "moan tones" are offensive sane. peddlers have already "God Bless Ameri­ and crude—there's a time Porn star ring tones, or flooded the market ca" on their mobile and place for enjoying porn, "moan tones," are on their with downloadable phones than and it's in the privacy of way to becoming the next money shots, and "Spank me hard, one's own home. Or better thing to infiltrate pop cul­ with "moan tones, " insert name here." yet, exercise parental power ture. Mobile service one can only hope the No one's deny­ and threaten to rob them of providers and porn compa­ realism of porn comes ing the right to free their lifeline unless they nies are teaming up in antic­ full circle on mobile RICH POPE / KRT CAMPUS moaning (actually, promise to ditch the crude ipation of peddling ring phones. will move from determining if costs $2.50 a moan). How­ moans. tones that provide all the or­ As with any viral trend, the proper ring tone volume ever, prospective consumers As for the remaining gasmic sound effects sub­ the anticipated majority car­ to deciding whether Tera should realize that responsi­ population, use practicality scribers can handle. Jenna riers are teenagers, as IDC Patrick's or Briana Banks' bility accompanies right. For and stay away from the Jameson, the queen of girl- reports that forty percent of vocal whimpers are best every person who feels it's "moan tones." Stick to class, on-girl action, is reportedly 15 to 19 year olds are mobile suited for one's phone. their God-given privilege to and let Britney Spears "I'm a seeking to offer her "moan subscribers in the United Other likely candidates hear Jenna Jameson squeal Slave 4 U" handle the mobile tones" to eager buyers, States. Parents are driven to fall prey to "moan tones" every time their mother arousal. Who is Michael Schiavo to Decide? • When the judge ter that it is her the difference, his life they would under­ husband. It sets a and in certain stand. So why does he so rules, will it al­ bad precedent to cases, it is actu­ much want her to die? ready be too late? allow one person ally a blessing. I don't know the answer, to decide whether However, and I am not prepared to by Jami Furo another person de­ this is not that begin any conspiracy theo­ staff reporter serves to live or situation. This is ries. However, I fail to see Let it be known that I am die. starving a per­ why this is even an issue. rarely at a loss for words. But How is that son to death. How is starving a person to on this one, I don't even legal? This is dif­ This is a slow death allowed, and why is know where to begin. ferent than pulling and insidious the majority of American so­ Terri Schiavo, the cause life support. If a way to die. She ciety accepting it? of much debate in America person cannot is slowly deteri­ Again, this is an issue today, is the 41-year-old breathe on their orating —fading that has me stunned. I just woman who has been in a own, and their away and not worry about a society where coma as a result of extreme heart cannot beat having the abili­ a man is allowed to let his brain damage from a heart on its own, I can ty to argue. wife lie helplessly in a bed attack for the past 15 years. see how someone Why is while her parents watch her Michael Schiavo, Terri's hus­ can make a case Michael Schiavo slowly die. That's just sick. band, ordered the hospital to that that person is so adamant We sit here and debate remove his wife's feeding not actually alive about removing this issue. We talk about tube, allowing her to slowly anyway, and they the feeding tube Terri Schiavo, and we argue starve to death. would not want to from his wife, about her case. But while The controversy has per­ live in that state. anyway? Her we're arguing, time is run­ vaded American society. It is Besides, when you parents and ning out. Put the feeding on everyone's minds and pull life support, brother have tube back in until we figure and the person everyone's mouths. Person­ agreed to take it out. As it stands, a woman truly cannot ally, I don't see how it's even care of her. Her that does not have the power a question. breathe without it, parents have to defend herself is lying in a How can it be one per­ they die within a told him that if hospital bed dying a slow son's decision to choose matter of minutes. he wants to and agonizing death. Some­ whether another person The theory is that »«_.«..—. ^.__ CHUCK FADELY/KRT CAMPUS BROTHER O'DONNELL: A spokesmen for Schiavo's leave her and thing must be done, and the lives or dies? It does not mat­ they never know parents waits outside the hospice where she lies. move on with clock is ticking. MARCH 25,2005 SPORTS THE SANDSPUR March Madness Kicks Off With a Bang as the Field Narrows to the Sweet Sixteen • Number one I don't know why you were some major upsets as the second round to Michi­ after upsetting Alabama wouldn't have, we at the traditional powers Kansas gan State. and Boston College. Their seeds avoid upsets Sandspur would like to and Syracuse both lost in Besides the number run figures to end though but others not so provide you with an up­ the first round, ruining one seeds, several teams as they face the number dated one, see below, that everyone's bracket. Kansas, have had strong showings one team in the country fortunate. you should feel free to cut a three seed, lost to 14th so far. Louisville, who felt Illinois. out and use. The one thing that is by Jake Kohlman seed Bucknell which won slighted by their four seed, For those who haven't sports editor it's first NCAA Tourna­ has been playing lights out certain is that their will be been watching, let me ment game ever before los­ basketball and Utah, led by a new national champion As everyone with a bring you up to date. All ing in the second round to 7 footer Andrew Bogut as last year's champ Con­ pulse knows by now, the four of the tournaments Wisconsin. have looked hard to stop. necticut was knocked off best sports event of the number one seeds, North Syracuse, a four seed, There are still a few by tenth seed North Car­ year, the Men's NCAA Carolina, Duke, Washing­ was upset by Vermont, the Cinderellas left in the tour­ olina State and Julius Tournament, started last ton and Illinois, advanced thirteenth seed. Vermont's nament as twelfth seed Hodge. Everything else week. If you have not with little difficulty. 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^ PATRICK SCHNEIDER/ KRT CAMPUS Would you like to place an announcement or classified? CHARGING TOWARDS THE FINAL FOUR: Center Sean May Call (407) 646-2696 or e-mail [email protected]. and his number one seed Tarheels advance to Sweet Sixteen. UTHE SANDSPUR SPORTS MARCH 25,2005 Women's Golf Team Win Peggy Kirk Bell Tournament for the First Time with a third place finish with zine's World Golf came in first last • Team has three Teachers Hall of week, beating a two day total of 221. The top ten finishers Fame. This year was out second place tfeird place finisher was an­ the tournament's UNC Greens­ other Tar: Vanessa Vela shot as they win 30 30th year, leaving boro by 22 225 giving the Tars 3 players year old tourna­ Rollins 0 for 30 in strokes. The Tars in the top ten. Marie-Pierre ment. winning. It is held finished with a Bernier (74-77-83) and each year on Rollins' two day total of Caitlin Barry (77-78-79) each by Erica Tibbetts home "course", at 901, 37 strokes shot 234 and tied for 17th asst. sports editor the Tuscawilla above par, place. Kelly McErenery com­ The Rollins Women's Country Club, and, UNCG finished peted as an individual for Golf team has won a lot of until this year the with 923, third Rollins and carded a 225 to tournaments. They are the Rollins team has place Florida finish in a tie for 69th. reigning national champi­ never won. Southern picked Coach Julie Garner was ons, having won the past So far this year up a 932. pleased with her team's win two, and have been national the Tars have had a Before the saying to the Rollins Sports champions eight times total good season, they tournament Information Department, since 1950. They have also came in second in Charlotte "We are happy we could win been Sunshine State Confer­ the first tournament, Campbell pre­ one for Ms. Bell. It was a ence Champions four out of at UCF, and first in dicted a big per­ great team effort. We were the last five years. Despite all their second tourna­ formance from without one of our best play­ that success there is one ment, the Lady Moc Ulrika Ljung- ers (two-time NCAA Cham­ tournament that the Tars Classic at Lakeland, Courtesy Rollins Sports Information Department man, WtlO Came pion Charlotte Campbell) have never won: The Peggy Fl. For the Peggy LEADING TARS TO VICTORY: Junior Mariana De in second at the due to an injury, but the Kirk Bell Tournament. Kirk Bell Tourna­ Biase finished third in the Peggy Kirk Bell Tournament Lady Moc tour- team stepped it up and was The Peggy Kirk Bell ment the Tars had to to lead the Tars to their first title ever in their home nament. And able to put together a great Tournament is named in overcome the loss of tournament. she was right, tournament." honor of a 1943 Rollins grad­ team leader Charlotte Camp­ worked so hard to try Ljungman finished in 6th The Tars continue their uate who after leaving bell, who is a two time and win our home tourna­ place finish, shooting 228. season on the 26 and 27 of Rollins went on to become NCAA champion and said, ment this year, but I'll be Luckily Ljungman was not March in Williamsburg, Vir­ an LPGA Master Profession­ "It is very disappointing cheering the team on." the only Tar to perform well, ginia, as they participate in al, respected golf instructor, for me (not to be able to Well, all the hard work and her teammate Marianna De the William and Mary Invi­ and member of Golf Maga­ play) since we have all cheering paid off. The Tars Biase led the Rollins girls tational. Women's Basketball Season Ends With First Round Loss in NCAA Tournament Region Tournament, falling tral Arkansas went on an 8- The Tars were competi­ was Sophomore forward • Postseason run 88-58 to host University of 0 run to increase their lead tive in the second half but Larissa McDonough who ends for women Central Arkansas. to 18-6. Junior Guard Sally they could not withstand chipped in 13 points. The as they fall 88-58 The Tars had entered the Johnston ended the Rollins the Sugar Bears' three-point Sugar Bears had five players tournament riding a four scoring drought but the barrage. Central Arkansas score in double figures, led to Central game winning streak and Sugar Bears immediatly re­ was 7-14 from downtown in by Carone Harris who Arkansas. having won eight of their sponded with a 19-6 scoring the second half and never scored a game high 22 last nine games but they run and ended the half lead­ let Rollins get within in points and also had a game by Jake Kohlman were no match for top-seed­ ing by a score of 40-21. striking distance. Rollins high 11 rebounds. sports editor ed Central Arkansas. While Rollins was ice cold scored 38 points in the sec­ The hard-fought tourna­ The Rollins Women's Rollins scored first on a bas­ from three-point land in the ond half but were unable to ment loss should do little to Basketball run through the ket by Freshman guard Jen­ first half, shooting only overcome their first half tarnish an otherwise excel­ postseason came to an nifer Musgrove, the Sugar 16.7%, 2-12, from behind the deficit and the Sugar Bears' lent season. The women fin­ unglamorous end in Central Bears of Central Arkansas arc. The Sugar Bears faired hot shooting. ished with a 21-10 final Arkansas over Spring Break. responded with seven slightly better, shooting 5-13 Junior forward Joslyn record and won their con­ Rollins, after winning their straight points to take con­ on three-pointers but the Giles led the Tars with 19 ference tournament for the conference tournament de­ trol of the game. three-point shooting of Cen­ points, just as she had all second year in a row, ad­ spite being the fifth seed, Scoring runs by the tral Arkansas would im­ season, to go along with vancing to the NCAA tour­ lost in the opening round of Sugar Bears would be the prove considerably in the four rebounds. The only nament for the sixth time in the NCAA Division II South story of the first half. Cen­ second half. other Tar in double figures seven years. 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