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June 1 DUI (Garage 44):A UPD officer responded to a car accident in front of the Fine Arts Garage. Upon arriving at the scene, the officer found the driver and passenger sitting on the sidewalk. Both admitted to using LSD and marijuana and the driver admitted to giving LSD to the passenger. The driver gave the officer consent to search his vehicle, but no contraband was found. The officer took both subjects to Lot 41. While patting down the driver, the officer found a small pipe with marijuana residue. The officer then read the driver summer A his Miranda rights and performed field sobriety tests. During a walk-and-turn exercise, the driver missed four heel-to-toe steps out of eight and stepped off the line twice. During a 30-second standing leg exercise, the driver put his foot down three times. The officer performed another 30-second balance test on the driver Police where he used his arms to balance himself. The officer also noticed the driver’s eyes were bloodshot, glassy and moving involuntarily. 5 15 21 The passenger, a minor, was turned over to his father after being examined and cleared by Jacksonville Fire Beat and Rescue. The officer found a small amount of marijuana on the passenger, so he seized it and turned it in to the property room. The driver’s vehicle was turned over to his mother and the driver was arrested. Upon arriving at the pretrial detention facility, a nurse said the suspect needed to be taken to the hospital because he had taken an unknown amount of LSD. The officer took the suspect to Shands Jacksonville Hospital, where // Townsend // On a Roll // To the Big Leagues the suspect consented to a blood draw. The officer took the blood draw kit and evidence to the property room. The U.S. Army set up a medical Jacksonville RollerGirls make their Three current and two potential The officer charged the suspect with careless driving and contributing to the delinquency of a minor and is- station April 15 to recruit and way to UNF’s Arena. UNF baseball players were sued a DUI citation. Both passengers were banned from UNF’s campus. inform students. selected to play major league ball in the 2013 MLB draft.
May 1 Stolen Property (Osprey Fountains): A UPD of- hour zone. When the vehicle passed the officer, he May 30 Voyeurism: A UPD officer was dispatched to ficer met with a student in response to stolen prop- noticed a sound coming from the car which led the the Fine Arts Center in response to a person taking erty. He said he locked up his bike outside Osprey officer to believe the car was dragging something. pictures in the men’s restroom. The officer arrived to Fountains at 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1. He The vehicle then made a right turn onto Alumni find a young man standing on the sidewalk next to said he was visiting a friend at the Fountains, where Drive. While following the vehicle, the officer ob- the Fine Arts Center. The officer also noticed two wit- he left his bike until returning Friday, May 3. He said served the car cross over the yellow center traffic line nesses restraining another man on the sidewalk near he returned around 12:30 p.m. and noticed his bike three times. The officer then activated his emergency Building 14. The victim told the officer he was using was missing. He said his bike lock was also missing. lights and pulled the car over. the restroom in the Fine Arts Center when he saw The student contacted UPD Lost and Found, but they another man using a cellphone camera to film be- had no records of the bicycle. The student was un- The officer noticed the driver, who was the only one tween a crack in the bathroom stall. The victim then able to provide any information about the suspect, in the car, had a strong odor of alcohol on his breath. ran out of the restroom and building, where he saw and the officer was not able to discover any investi- When the officer asked the driver if he had anything the suspect also running. The victim began chasing gative leads. to drink that night, the driver said he consumed one the suspect and yelling at him. drink at dinner. The officer noticed the front of his June 5 Stolen Property (Building 45): A UPD officer car had been in a crash and the bumper was dragging The victim said he caught up with the suspect and met with a UNF employee in Building 45 in response on the ground. The officer asked the driver if he had pushed him, which caused the suspect to fall into to stolen property. The employee told the officer he been in an accident or if someone had hit his car. The some bushes. At this point, the two witnesses began had left his iPad on his desk for a few hours. He said driver said neither happened. The driver had blood- restraining the suspect. Another witness said she ob- he noticed it was gone when he was leaving for the shot and glassy eyes, with dilated pupils. served the suspect running from the Fine Arts Center day. The employee said he tried to find his iPad with with the victim chasing after him. She said she went its tracking feature. He said he was unable to locate The officer asked the driver to exit the vehicle and to the nearest blue emergency phone. his iPad at the time, and he was unable to locate the perform field sobriety tests. The driver struggled in Another UPD officer arrived to conduct an initial 22 iPad with the officer. The employee told the officer the eye-tracking exercises. In a heel-to-toe step ex- interview. The suspect consented to a search of his 7 14 he would attempt to locate the iPad’s serial number. ercise, the driver missed six steps in a row. He turned phone and computer. The search revealed a video of The employee said he might have left his office un- around and missed five more steps. The driver swayed the victim using the restroom on the suspect’s phone. locked for a moment during the afternoon. The offi- the entire time during a one-legged standing exer- The victim is partially naked in the video. The search // clubhouse // Happy Birthday, Spinnaker! // New Recruits cer sent in a request for a key audit and patrol efforts cise and put his feet down twice. He completed the also revealed other videos of potential victims of voy- A student position raises questions Remembering those who helped start UNF men’s soccer recruits in state are continuing. finger-to-nose exercise without any problems. eurism on the suspect’s cell phone and laptop. Both about tenure process. up UNF’s student run newspaper and and out-of-state talent for its items were placed in the JSO property room. The sus- the communications department promising 2013 recruit class. June 8 DUI (UNF Drive): A UPD officer was driving on The driver was placed under arrest for DUI and taken pect, Joshua Hott, was charged with voyeurism. Hott UNF Drive where he saw a person driving a car at an to Duval County Jail. The officer said the driver was is not a UNF student. estimated 44 miles per hour. The officer checked the cooperative throughout the entire investigation. The Email Gordon Rhyne at car’s speed with a radar, which read a speed of 45 driver’s vehicle was handed over to his roommate. [email protected] miles per hour. The car was driving in a 30 mile per The driver was not a UNF student. Need more content? index photos cover photo illustration Check out Osprey TV's newscast at Randy Rataj, facebook, sean patterson, by: randy rataj, joey taravella Skydive Space Center, and travis gibson Source: University Police Department Compiled by: Gordon Rhyne unfspinnaker.com. Page 12 the website’s not bad, either. NEWS Spinnaker // unfspinnaker.com 4 Wednesday, June 12, 2013 Spinnaker // unfspinnaker.com news 5 Wednesday, June 12, 2013 101 ways to reuse your Spinnaker: “Look at the things you can do” Governor Scott vetoes tuition increase — Remembering J.T. Townsend By Gordon Rhyne a tuition increase. daily news editor “This is a bold first step in the right di- feed yourself some rection by our governor and state represen- Governor Rick Scott vetoed a three per- tatives,” Fassi said. cent tuition increase May 20. However, the price of tuition will in- knowledge In a May 24 letter to Florida university evitably go up. In the June 11 Board of board of trustee chairs, Scott said tuition Trustees meeting, it was announced that increases essentially serve as tax hikes on UNF will be raising the price of tuition by families. 1.7 percent to account for inflation. “I have consistently fought to hold the Director of Communications Ryan line on tuition,” Scott said. Traher said Fassi motioned to put half of However, in an April 17, 2012 article, the sum raised by the tuition increase into the Tampa Bay Times reported Governor financial aid. Traher said the motion died Scott signed a budget which included a five after only two board members voted for it. percent tuition increase for state colleges. Student Body President Carlo Fassi said Email Gordon Rhyne at he was pleased with Scott’s decision to veto [email protected].
catherine byerly | Spinnaker Pallbearers during the recessional at the memorial service for J.T. Townsend. UNF planning new olympic-sized pool Friends and family came together to share stories about his uplifting attitude and dedication to service By Gordon Rhyne pool complex, so the university decided to daily news editor build a new pool instead. The Aquatic Center will be converted By Catherine Byerly In the program UNF plans to build a new Olympic-sized into recreational basketball courts. enterprise editor pool just north of the Student Wellness UNF President John Delaney said the passed out to those Complex. university recognizes construction of the Hundreds of people filled the UNF walking into the arena there According to a press release from UNF, new pool will be an inconvenience to stu- Arena June 8 to celebrate the life of J.T. the university will continue to use the cur- dent-athletes, which will be practicing at Townsend—where only weeks ago he was are words from Townsend: “For rent Aquatic Center until after the 2013- Episcopal High School, but said it is the receiving a diploma. ’14 women’s swimming and diving season best long-term solution. While he played football in 2004 for me and my family, giving back which ends March 1, 2014. Episcopal High School in Jacksonville, The press release said it would cost an Email Gordon Rhyne at Townsend’s spinal cord was injured, con- is a heartfelt and passionate estimated $3 million to repair the current [email protected]. fining him to a wheelchair. This inspired “endeavor.” Townsend to start the J.T. Townsend — UNF VP, Tom Serwatka Foundation, which gives adaptive equip- Social work degree now offered at UNF ment to those with disabilities in need. Townsend suffered a heart attack and his foundation, and By Gordon Rhyne program until July 1. The program will ac- died suddenly June 4. had the hope of mar- daily news editor cept 40 students each fall. Friends, relatives and colleagues would keting for a profes- The new program is accredited by the go on to highlight his quest to give back sional sports team. UNF will begin offering a bachelor’s de- Council on Social Work Education and and his positive outlook. Ross said to them, gree in social work in the 2013-’14 school will be part of the Department of Sociology Mayor Alvin Brown gave a rous- “I want you to win one year. and Anthropology. ing speech marking just how influential for J.T.” According to a press release, the uni- Email Gordon Rhyne at Townsend was in the Jacksonville commu- After telling sto- versity is accepting applications for the [email protected]. nity. ries celebrating Brown asked, “How many people believe JT Townsend Townsend’s life, Ross // Senate Briefs this is a celebration?” The audience replied saluted Townsend and with an uproar of applause. said even though Townsend never served UNF Board of Trustees update Judi Zitiello spoke on Townsend’s work in the military, “That salute was to honor The average SAT score for incoming freshman rose to 1213 for the 2012-’13 school year, up through the J.T. Townsend Foundation. you as a true American hero.” from 1209 for 2011-’12. The foundation’s mission is to “better the Music was present throughout the cere- Last school year, ten new professors were hired, but the university still had a net loss of nine lives of children and adults with disabilities mony, from soulful, building gospel hymns professors. on the First Coast.” to personal, original works by those close The university plans to hire 28 tenure-earning professors for the 2014-’15 school year. “Let’s all try to live like JT,” Zitiello said. to Townsend. UNF will change its freshman Week of Welcome by sponsoring activities for the first 40 “Imagine what the world would be if ev- Pastor AD Meeks offered words of nights of the fall semester. eryone lived like J.T. I imagine it would be comfort next, telling a story of a young UNF plans to raise faculty salaries in the 2013-’14 school year. Shari Shuman, Vice President a lot like heaven.” Townsend saying he watched Teenage of Administration and Finance, said these raises would be separate from those approved at Zitiello said even in death Townsend Mutant Turtles so much because he want- the state level. Shuman said the state approved raises of $1,400 for faculty earning under gave back as an organ donor. ed to learn to be a hero. $40,000 a year and $1,000 for those earning more. “His eyes, the perfect eyes,” said Zitiello, “Look at all the things you can do,” said “are now providing his view of the world Meeks. SG selling Jaguars tickets to someone who was fortunate enough to The choir then sang “Amen” while the SG will sell Jaguars tickets to UNF students again this fall. They have 500 tickets available for receive them.” pallbearers carried Townsend towards each of the seven home games during the regular season. SG plans to begin selling tickets Commander Scott Ross said while there Greenlawn Cemetery. during the freshman Week of Welcome. were many Jaguar players in attendance, #69 Email Catherine Byerly at Associate Justice confirmed, sworn in they didn’t want to be pointed out. Townsend had worked with the [email protected]. Danny Powers was confirmed as an Associate Justice by a vote of 14-0-0. He was sworn in by Jacksonville Jaguars numerous times with Chief Justice Alex Goetz. NEWS NEWS 6 Wednesday, June 12, 2013 Spinnaker // unfspinnaker.com Spinnaker // unfspinnaker.com Wednesday, June 12, 2013 7 Bright Futures requirement to submit FAFSA changed New Clubhouse planned for summer 2014 By Noor Ashouri staff writer Fafsa facts
7,000 UNF students receive some In high school a teacher told Grechen form of Bright Futures. Fields there was a way to get “free money” Average student loan debt: for college. $25,550 Median first job for graduate: The way was the Free Application for $27,000 Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. But this “free money” did not come at a small cost. Fields, a UNF communications sophomore, spent about a week collecting a half million students may qualify for all the documents necessary to complete Federal Pell Grants but have not applied, FAFSA. She then spent three hours filling according to the estimates of the Education out the application, which has 130 ques- Department. Pell Grants are offered by the tions regarding income, family and depen- Department of Education to fund college dency. education. Filing a FAFSA is required to This wouldn’t be the last of it— Fields qualify for a Pell Grant. didn’t realize she made mistakes in some of President Obama hopes to increase the the seemingly minor details required. She rate of college graduates from 40 to 60 sent the application back and forth with percent by 2020, according to ABC World her school for two months before it was News, which says one of the ways to raise finally mistake-free. this number is to boost financial aid and The Florida Senate recently signed a bill student loans. that would not only save some students a This can only be done if college students substantial amount of time and Tylenol, are willing to put in the time to claim these but potentially increase college enrollment. forms of financial aid. Incoming freshmen and current students The number of FAFSA questions on the will no longer need to submit a FAFSA to 2010-’11 application was reduced by 20 receive Bright Futures Scholarships, effec- percent from the 2009-’10 application. The tive July 1 under Senate Bill 680. number of webpages needed to complete Florida Bright Futures Scholarships the application has been halved, said Arne are awarded to Florida residents based on Duncan, U.S. Secretary of Education. merit. However, FAFSA is a federal source of need-based funding. Over 38 million students nationwide How bright are the futures of borrow, amounting to $1.1 trillion in un- Florida students? paid debt, according to Boston Globe. Many are fighting to make the process of In 2009-’10, the Florida Department of provided by unf getting aid easier to increase college enroll- Education paid out $400 million in Bright The artists rendering of the new UNF “clubhouse” shows a pool, event and meeting space, mailboxes, gazebo and laundry area. Ospreys are sure to SWOOP in to this human-sized bird bath. ment. Future Scholarships, according to the Tampa Bay Times. This does not appear to Positioned in between the Cove and the Villages, “The Clubhouse” will be open to all UNF students be enough financial aid for students. The FAFSA and Bright Futures, past average student will find themselves bear- By alex wilson go,” Boyle said. “With the success of the and present. ing $25,550 in student loans, according to staff writer Fountains’ pool deck and the game room, NBC News. we started looking at this project.“ It’s 98 degrees outside and the sidewalk Boyle said the Clubhouse project will FAFSA was required to receive Florida catherine byerly | Spinnaker The job market also remains an issue. Bright Futures Scholarships for just one Joey Taravella visits One Stop for a FAFSA form, which is required to receive federal aid. About half of college graduates are not is blistering hot. With no gas in the car cost $5 million and is being completed in school year — 2011-’12. The FAFSA form able to get full-time jobs, CBS News said. and the air-conditioning out, a student in two phases. Phase I, which includes the uses income tax information to determine Independent Florida Alligator. FAFSA criticism that Bright Futures primarily And in the occasion a graduate is fortunate the Cove has only one choice. foundation and utilities installation, will how much financial aid a student needs, will recognize same-sex parents by using provided to wealthy families. There was, enough to find a job, it may not lift the bur- The Fountains’ pool is about 15 long and be completed before fall 2013. Phase II and the form needs to be renewed every the terminology “Parent 1 (father/mother/ however, no way to prove or disprove this den of student loans. sweaty minutes away. should be completed by Spring 2014 but year. step parent) and “Parent 2 ( father/mother/ before the requirement of FAFSA. The median salary for recession-era The humidity and foreboding thoughts could take until Summer 2014. The 2011-’12 FAFSA requirement step parent).” Students will also be able to There’s no evidence yet whether the graduates is $27,000 for their first job, ac- of the walk back keep that student com- Positioned on the corner shared by the translated to 30,000 extra forms to be re- claim their guardians to be “unmarried and year’s data was able to prove or disprove cording to CBS News. Not much more pany. Cove and the Villages, the 14,000-square- viewed than the previous year in Florida, both parents living together.” the criticism. than the debt they incurred to become a Students who live in the dorms are all foot building will have several attrac- according to NPR StateImpact. The re- But the barriers of FAFSA weren’t lim- FAFSA works to provide student’s fi- graduate. And contrary to other types of too familiar with this tale. Luckily, how- tions for students, Boyle said. It features moval of this requirement comes back to ited to student’s parental status. nancial aid but the application may become loans, student loans can not be cleared by ever, this will end with the construction a second floor for events and meetings, a excessive paperwork. frustrating enough for students to give up. filing for bankruptcy. of a new pool by the Villages. game room, a 3,000-square-foot pool, new About one out of every three FAFSAs There were about 50 UNF students Regardless of the amount of paperwork The newest addition to UNF’s recre- mailboxes for students, and a poolside are randomly selected for authentication Cause and effect. who were awarded Florida Bright Futures involved or changes in requirements, Agne ational repertoire is scheduled to be com- made-to-order grill. The plans also in- by the Department of Education, said the Scholarships for the 2011-’12 year but still recommends filing a FAFSA. pleted at the end of spring 2014. Dubbed clude a laundry room that will replace the “the Clubhouse,” this multi-million dollar Villages’ old one, which was demolished Florida Board of Governors. This means Why require a document used to deter- could not claim their money because their There were students who found out they Randy rataj | Spinnaker project is looking to cool students down to make room for new construction. hours of extra paperwork for students like mine aid based on need for an award dis- FAFSA never came through, said Anissa qualified for additional grants, something Ground has been broken for the new Clubhouse, located between the Cove and the Villages. Fields, who must provide verification docu- tributed based on merit? Agne, UNF Director of Financial Aid. they would not have discovered without for the summer. The new mailboxes and mail room will ments for the information provided on the The idea behind requiring FAFSA was filing a FAFSA, Agne said. According to Bob Boyle, Director of service all housing students except those been worked out yet. A possible addition build a 1,000 car garage, you’re looking form.. not an effort to change the Florida Bright Housing and Resident Life, the project has living in the Fountains. to the Fine Arts Parking Garage is being at a $15 million to $25 million garage,” The FAFSA has seen other changes too. Future program from merit-based to need- Not just a Florida problem. Email Noor Ashouri at been in planning since fall 2011. According to UNF President John considered. The addition would incorpo- Delaney said. The 2014-’15 FAFSA application based, Evelyn Lynn, Florida Senator, said. [email protected]. “After the Fountains opened in 2009, we Delaney, about 20 parking spaces will be rate a new second-floor wing to the garage. will provide options to reflect on non- Lynn said the primary purpose was to The Obama administration recognizes always talked about how we need to focus lost due to construction. Additional park- “Parking garages are really expensive. Email Alex Wilson at traditional households, according to the collect data. This came as a result of the the barrier FAFSA can create. One and on the core of campus as far as amenities ing is being planned, but specifics haven’t They cost about $15,000 a space. So if you [email protected]. OPINIONS OPINIONS Spinnaker // unfspinnaker.com 88 Wednesday,discourse June 12, 2013 Spinnaker // unfspinnaker.com Spinnaker // unfspinnaker.com Wednesday, June 12, 2013 9 Wednesday, June 12, 2013 The Spinnaker Will Continue Promoting What It Reports Final exams: a waste of time? For those of you settling into your dorms orientations this summer. While describ- what can be found in Police Beat, we were Awarded the 2010 Pacemaker Award by the Associated Collegiate Press. for your first summer at UNF, you now ing what students can find in the paper, promoting what we report. With the pos- Awarded second place for Best College Newspaper in have a level of freedom unmatched by your we indicated that marijuana busts can be sibility of exclusion from future orientation The standard method of testing knowledge is not working 2007 Better College Newspaper Contest by the Florida College Press Association. years living at home. found in our “Police Beat.” events presented, we were essentially faced Helicopter parents are now faced with Following one such orientation presen- with a threat for talking about what we re- Noor Spinnaker Staff a no-fly zone, unable to censor your im- tation, the Spinnaker was approached by an port. This is not far away from the “chilling Editor in Chief Jacob Harn pressionable minds from the “dangerous” orientation staff member who requested we effect,” which is a legal term used to de- Ashouri Art Director Joey Taravella world; you’re now able explore new ideas not use the word “marijuana.” The justifica- scribe the discouragement of constitutional Layout Editors Julie Henderson and express yourself in a way your home tion: students could then tell their parents rights via legal action. // Staff Reporter Christine Kegel environment may have inhibited; you are about this, at which point the context in People get caught smoking pot around Spencer Goldbach now free to become the person you want which “marijuana” was presented (a police campus — it’s a fact, as police reports (pub- Copy Chief Katie Tison to be. report) would be lost. lic records) which we adapt into our “Police It’s Starbucks’ busiest week, there’s barely Opinions Editor Have fun: Explore Jacksonville, throw The effective interpretation by the parent Beat” will confirm. a place left to sit in the library and every Copy Editors Katie Tison yourself headlong into your studies, get could then be something like, ‘my child was If we make a mistake, we correct it and student seems to be tearing his or her hair Marina Ubert involved in philanthropy, party. Do what- told where to get pot on campus,’ which of then apologize when necessary — any out. Carl Rosen ever you’re going to do within the realm of course would lead to various woes for the journalism student will assure you that It’s final exam week. Daily News Editors Lydia Moneir U.S. law — it would be silly for us to advise Spinnaker, including a loss of university when we make an error, we truly are excru- Professors say final exams are a way to Bryan Baker anything else. After all, did you not leave funding and removal from future orienta- ciatingly sorry. see how students have grasped the con- Enterprise Editors Catherine Byerly home looking forward to the freedom you tion events. Consider this editorial a greeting from, cepts of a course. But finals aren’t testing Gordon Rhyne thought the college experience would pro- The Spinnaker cannot dispute the pos- and introduction to, the Spinnaker: We are a student’s comprehension: They’re test- Sports Editor Travis Gibson vide? sibility that some students and parents will your media source for news and entertain- ing a student’s ability to cram. Because of Features Editor Jocelyn Tolbert But enrolling in a university doesn’t nec- take certain things we publish or say out ment. this, study drugs, coffee, energy drinks and Photo Editor Randy Rataj essarily guarantee you the level of freedom of context. Nor can the Spinnaker take re- We will make no attempts to shelter you swearing away sleep combine to form a Assistant Photo Editor Ali Blumenthal you seek. In fact, not even participating in sponsibility if this happens. from the world. It’s ambivalently cruel and cocktail of unhealthiness. an independent, campus-based news orga- It is, however, the Spinnaker’s responsi- beautiful out there, as the stories in this is- Research shows the “cram and never Adviser John Timpe nization relieves you from threats that ulti- bility to inform and entertain readers while sue should demonstrate. sleep” method is less than beneficial. Publisher Gainesville Sun mately amount to censorship. staying in the realm of facts. So, when told People smoke pot, people pass away, peo- While we may think of sleep as purely a Student Union, Bldg. 58 E, room 2209 Some of you newcomers to UNF may that the possibility of exclusion from fu- ple devote their lives to promoting peace. physical need, it is also an opportunity for 1 UNF Drive recall the Spinnaker mentioning the word ture orientation events exists, a serious is- We’ll continue informing you of such our brains to process all the information Jacksonville, FL 32224 “marijuana” while presenting what our or- sue presented itself. events. gathered throughout the day, said Helene Phone (Main Office): 904.620.2727 ganization does during one of the Friday By informing the orientation students Emsellem, director of The Center for Sleep Phone (Advertising): 904.620.1599 and Wake Disorders. Fax: 904.620.3924 Jaocb Harn – Editor in Chief Joey Taravella – Art Director “What we learned is that when kids unfspinnaker.com Editorial Board Katie Tison – Copy Chief cram, particularly at the expense of sleep, the next day they’re more likely to have academic problems even though they spent more time studying that night,” UCLA re- searcher Andrew Fuligni said. Corrections: Quote of the Week: Lack of sleep isn’t the only health con- cern. The use of unprescribed study drugs more than doubled among college students from 1993 to 2001, according to BU Today. While study drugs such as Adderall and Ritalin may cause increased concentration for short periods of time, students will like- ly crash after the drugs’ effects have worn off, causing exhaustion and depression, said "Were it left to me to decide University of North Carolina’s alcohol and whether we should have a drug specialist Nathalie Rich. government without newspapers Adderall can also cause hallucinations,
or newspapers without a insomnia and paranoia, according to the Illustration by Joey Taravella government, I should not hesitate National Institute of Drug Abuse. Taking unprescribed medication can cause hallucinations. A final exam is no hallucination, but it might turn into one. a moment to prefer the latter.” But it isn’t just illegal substances that put a strain on your health. Everyday staples, memorize — understand,” but final exams studying should be motivated by a one- final exams in spring 2010, according to – Thomas Jefferson such as coffee and energy drinks, bring encourage otherwise. time event. Students shouldn’t be studying Harvard Magazine. As of May 2010, pro- their own risks when used in excess. Final exams take place in a hurried envi- just to conquer 100 multiple-choice ques- fessors who want to give a final exam have Energy drinks can negatively affect blood ronment for both students and professors. tions, they should be studying to develop a to inform the Registrar's office by the first pressure and heart rhythms. They can con- Professors only have a few days to grade way of thinking. week of class. If a professor doesn’t do so, tain three times more caffeine than a cup exams, so complicated concepts are cut Students who have been doing well the the class will not be subjected to a three- of coffee, according to the Huffington Post. down to simple multiple choice questions. entire semester shouldn’t be retested on hour exam at the end of the term, accord- Caffeine in excess can cause dehydration Students have multiple exams to prepare information they’ve already proven they ing to Harvard Magazine. and long-term anxiety issues. for within a short period of time. Each understand. And students who have been Final exams don’t seem to be doing fa- Hard to believe? The number of emer- exam typically accounts for a high percent- slacking off all semester, but still manage to vors for anyone. Learning shouldn’t en- gency room visits directly related to ener- age of their final grade. There aren’t enough pass the final, are usually more the byprod- courage unhealthy habits or go against the gy-drink consumption has doubled over hours in the day to understand all the con- uct of an intense all-nighter than a reflec- intentions of academics, and those are side Fee-paying students are entitled to the past four years to 20,000, according to cepts on every exam. Short-term memori- tion of what they have learned. effects caused by taking final exams. one free issue; subsequent issues are $.50. For non-UNF students KTVB. zation seems to be the only way out. Some schools have already taken the ini- Email Noor Ashouri at each paper is $.50. Health reasons aside, final exams go Even the phrase “study for your exam” tiative in cutting down on final exams. Less against everything the academic world can be harmful, according to the Chronicles than one fourth of Harvard University’s [email protected] preaches. Professors often say, “don’t of Education. The way it’s phrased suggests undergraduate courses administered OPINIONS OPINIONS 10 Wednesday, June 12, 2013 Spinnaker // unfspinnaker.com Spinnaker // unfspinnaker.com Wednesday, June 12, 2013 11 99 reasons to visit Fat taxes: a failure of a solution to obesity
unfspinnaker.com awmakers think they’ve found the Noor Menu 3 solution to the obesity epidemic: A Ashouri “When asked to select a menu, the majority of participants chose to fat tax. buy soda in bundles over a single serving.” avoid cat memes LFat taxes tax certain foods considered // Staff Reporter “junky.” As of 2009-’10, almost 70 percent of Americans over the age of 20 are over- Of 100 participants, the majority chose weight or obese, according to the Centers to buy soda in bundles over a single serv- for Disease Control. ing. This attempt at reducing soda con- But is the way to fight this really by pun- sumption might actually cause the opposite ishing our guilty habits? effect. And more soda consumption means Nevada proposed a five-cent tax on fast- increased profit margins for businesses. food items over 500 calories. The idea be- Fat taxes, and their failure, go beyond hind this was to encourage consumers to the U.S. stop their consumption or, at the least, de- The world’s first attempt at a fat tax crease it, according to the Huffington Post. took place in Denmark, according to the $1.59 $1.79 $1.99 Instead of increasing the cost of the Washington Post. “bad” foods, we should consider making Denmark imposed a tax on foods con- healthy foods more affordable. A bag of taining more than 2.3 percent saturated fat. graphic by christine kegel chips seems like quite the steal when com- This lasted one year before it proved to be pared to the cost of fresh produce. ineffective. What we need is motivation. We need We need education programs, especially Not to mention, fast food is quick, con- Among the foods that fall into this taxed to stop seeing food as the sole culprit and for youth. According to US News, 80 per- venient and affordable. Consumers need category are almonds. Almonds pack pro- offer incentives or tax breaks for those who cent of overweight children continue their more than a threatened five cent tax to stop tein and are proven to lower risk of heart implement healthy behavior, said Keith habits into adulthood. Education programs this habit. disease. Salmon was also included in the Aroob, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at can be as simple as an hour spent in the A fat tax wasn’t Nevada’s unique idea. tax. Salmon is an excellent source of ome- Albert Einstein College of Medicine. kitchen or an afternoon spent in the park. A ban on sodas over 16 ounces was set ga-3 fatty acids. We’ve tried to motivate individuals be- Habits that have developed over years to take effect in New York City before a It would be misleading to label either one fore. Boston set a goal of losing one mil- can’t be expected to disappear overnight. judge struck it down. However, there were these products as unhealthy. These aren’t lion pounds from April 2012 to April 2013. Trying to force habits away by means of no regulations on refills or purchasing an the foods we need to be worried about. Eleven months in, less than five percent of financial punishment won’t speed up the additional drink, according to CBS News. Taxing them only encourages people to these pounds had been lost, according to process. While the intentions of this ban might decrease their consumption when they’ve the Daily Free Press. have been for the greater good, it should proven to have great health benefits. People just didn’t like recording pounds Email Noor Ashouri at have been studied a little further before Is it merely a coincidence that where fat on a public site, said Barbara Ferrer, [email protected] millions of dollars were spent on advocat- taxes pop up, failures follow in their place? Executive Director of the Boston Public ing its implementation. Maybe what we need isn’t more rules. Health Commission. A study done by PLOS ONE, a journal Our love for these “junky” foods won’t Instead, we should be setting small, re- of the Public Library of Science, indicates dissolve by implementing punishments alistic goals and providing the means and this ban could have caused the reverse effect. against them. incentives to pursue them.
Boy Scouts’ policies, principals are outdated, intolerant
he Boy Scouts of America are Taylor they can mold them into the “morally known for volunteer work in their Leckie straight” vision they have for the youth of communities, earning assorted the nation. Tbadges for their merits and participating // Staff Reporter Not every scout supports these intoler- in various outdoor activities. According ant rules. Joshua Israel, Eagle rank in the to their website, Scouting.org, they be- BSA, is for changing the rules. In an in- lieve “helping youth is a key to building a The Boy Scouts were founded over 100 terview with InsideNova.com, he said, “My more conscientious, responsible and pro- years ago and it shows in their outdated Boy Scouting experience taught me to be ductive society.” principles. helpful, friendly, courteous and kind to all They teach kids how to tie knots, com- This isn’t the first time the Boy Scouts and respecting of differences. But with its #11 pete in a pinewood derby and discriminate have been intolerant or behind the curve policy of mandatory discrimination against against their fellow members of society on social change. Racially segregated pub- gay scouts and leaders, the Boy Scouts of solely based on their sexual orientation. lic schools existed in America until they America has not lived up to those values.” This kind of outdated thinking has to were declared unconstitutional in 1954, yet These intolerant rules need to change
stop. the Boy Scouts of America remained ra- illustration by joey taravella completely, not just partially, in order for While it is true that on May 23 the Boy cially segregated for another 20 years. Not the Boy Scouts of America to be a credible Scouts of America’s National Council of to mention, women weren’t eligible to be How does this instill trust and commit- source in teaching responsibility, charac- 1,400 people approved the removal of the primary unit leaders in the BSA until 1988. ment in the homosexual scouts who are al- ter and values to the future leaders of the restriction that denied membership to gay According to the Washington Post, 81 lowed in? Sure, the gay scouts can techni- country. scouts with 63 percent of the vote, homo- percent of young adults — the country’s fu- cally be a part of the group, but they are sexual scout leaders are still discriminated ture — support gay rights, and despite the kept at arm’s length, knowing they can’t be Email Taylor Leckie at against. The decision hardly displays enough changing times, the Boy Scouts of America a leader because their organization doesn’t [email protected] change to merit the “gay friendly” praise still clings to its anachronous rules by ban- accept homosexuals as “morally straight.” they’ve been receiving from some media. ning gay and lesbian leaders. Perhaps they think by allowing gay scouts, 12 expressions Spinnaker // unfspinnaker.com expressions 13 Wednesday, June 12, 2013 Wednesday, June 12, 2013 Apartheid activist and director of UNF’s Intercultural Center for PEACE Oupa Seane lives in the US, but South Africa is never far from his mind An unfortunate period in South Africa’s history By Dargan Thompson contributing writer A request from Oupa Seane: Apartheid is an Afrikaans word meaning “separateness.” with the banning of opposition, police brutality and the jail-
Apartheid was introduced as an official national policy of ing of anti-apartheid leaders like Nelson Mandela. Mandela Oupa Seane remembers becoming aware of apartheid when he was about 3 years old. “I am asking the world community to come together South Africa in 1948 following a general election in which the was jailed after his group, the African National Congress, car- Seane had ventured into Johannesburg, and pray for President Nelson Mandela and Arch- South Africa, from his hometown in Soweto, National Party, a political group of European-descended South ried out its threat of strikes and protests in response to the a township about 30 miles south of the city. bishop Desmond Tutu. Both men are currently ill. Africans known as Afrikaners, gained control of the country. government’s refusal to negotiate with the different racial Soweto was one of the biggest black ghettos in the world, and Seane said even at that young We are asking God / Allah / Yahweh / Jehovah South Africa’s inhabitants were classified into three groups. age, he could see that Johannesburg was much groups: colored, black and white. Neighborhoods were segre- In 1990, President Frederik Willem de Klerk began nego- nicer and cleaner than where he lived. to heal these two men. It might appear gated, sometimes by force. Education, jobs, medical care and tiations to end apartheid. These negotiations culminated in He remembered feeling the injustice of the as if they have accomplished a lot and system he had been born into — he couldn’t other public services became separated, with whites being 1994 with the first multi-racial democratic elections since the play on the swings and could only go certain their work is done. Our troubled places just because of his skin color. provided superior services. Non-white political representation policy was instated. Nelson Mandela won the presidency and world still needs their leadership.” was abolished in the country in 1970, and black people were effectively ended apartheid, but the remains of the almost Born into apartheid deprived of their citizenship completely. fifty-year reign of tyranny and oppression still linger in South
Seane was born in 1960, “right smack Internal resistance was common, but uprisings were met Africa to this day. in the middle of apartheid,” which was a system of racial segregation enforced by law in South Africa. Under apartheid the government segregated all aspects of life, providing inferior services to black South Africans while the white Afrikaner minor- helped bring to UNF as a visiting pro- ity maintained control of the government. fessor in 2003. For Seane and many black South After he finishes his doctorate, Seane’s
Africans, the struggle against apartheid Randy Rataj | Spinnaker goal is to return to South Africa to live started young — Seane said most people in Cape Town. his age started getting politically involved The struggle from afar “Maybe UNF can have a campus in around age 10. He attended rallies with his that allows him to be instantly welcoming have an intimate lunch with his father and Cape Town and I can run the campus — peers and became a community organizer, to all students. Flincham said she admires Mandela at Mandela’s home. I would like that,” he said. distributing pamphlets, educating other After groups such as Amnesty the way Seane was able to emerge from dif- Seane was invited a week before the The U.S. is an amazing country, he said, students and organizing peaceful marches. International successfully lobbied to get ficult circumstances and become a positive lunch, and when he told the then UNF but “home will always come first.” During one such march, Seane and Seane and his friends out of jail, he was not force for helping others. president, Anne Hopkins, about the in- However, he acknowledges that return- 10 others were arrested. They had been allowed to continue with his education in Seane has been able to visit South vitation, she paid for his ticket and sent ing to South Africa would be difficult af- encouraging people to boycott stores South Africa. Africa several times since coming to the him with a letter asking Mandela to come ter living for so long in the U.S. He was and facilities belonging to the govern- Seane lived for brief periods in Lesotho, U.S., though the first time he went back, visit UNF. displaced by apartheid, he said, so he has ment and instead do business with other Botswana, London and New York, and he was arrested in the airport and ques- “He said yes,” Seane said, “but, as you can ended up not belonging to South Africa or blacks — an idea the government found eventually came to the American South tioned about his activity in the U.S. After see, his health is not good.” to the U.S. threatening. The Internal Security Act in as a representative of the anti-apartheid that, he did not return until after apart- Seane said he will never forget that day. “I’m now a person in marginality,” he South Africa allowed for indefinite deten- movement to ask American compa- heid had ended. “Just being in the presence of President said. “When I’m in America, people say tion without trial for those whom officials nies not to do business with the South That time, it was to have lunch with Mandela was like being in the presence ‘My god, you have such a strong South wanted to interrogate or thought likely to African government. Nelson Mandela. of God,” he said. “I was hanging onto ev- African accent. Everything that you’re do- commit an offense. During that time, Seane said, the ery word that he was saying. I was just ing is so African.’ And then I go to South Like most of the people jailed under this American government was indifferent An awe-inspiring presence awestruck.” courtesy of Flickr Commons courtesy of wikicommons Africa and when I get there they say ‘Oh act, Seane was never convicted of any of- to the South African struggle, but the Mandela was remarkably humble, Seane Nelson Mandela Desmond Tutu my god, you have such a strong American fense. He spent a year in jail, but he is ada- American people, especially young people, said, preferring to talk about little children Both of these men pictured were anti-apartheid activists. Their efforts contributed to South Africa ending apartheid in 1994. accent. Everything you’re doing is so mant that this is not a big deal. were supportive. Nelson Mandela is perhaps the best rather than himself. American.’ I wish I could have been just “This actually is nothing: to say you were “Every time when we had a march, they known figure of the anti-apartheid move- “I was just touched. I was just so moved,” South African.” jailed for a year,” he said. “It’s very minute, would come in droves to come and support ment. In 1962, he was convicted of con- Seane said. “I was moved by his concept considerate, kind and caring, and to love not have an appreciation for diversity, be- Seane said he has seen UNF evolve After recounting his experiences, Seane I mean, compared to the fact that Nelson the march and be in solidarity with us,” spiracy to overthrow the government of life; I was moved by his kindness; I was people as himself. cause I think diversity is so important.” in the time he has been here. When he still rejects the idea that he is newsworthy, Mandela [the first black South African Seane said. and sentenced to a life in prison. He was moved by his caring; I was moved by his “I’ve seen how evil people can be to other Dr. Mauricio Gonzalez, UNF’s Vice first came, he said, there were very few saying rather that he has been lucky to have president] spent 27 years in prison for his While he was involved with the struggle, released in 1990 and, soon after, became humility; I was moved by his sense of mag- people, how cruel, how barbaric, and I’ve President for Student and International minorities, but he has seen UNF and opportunities to be around people who are political beliefs.” Seane decided to continue with his educa- the first black South African president, nanimity, spirit of generosity. And I was told myself that I will never ever be like that Affairs, said Seane’s passion for students al- Jacksonville change. considered some of the world’s best think- He said people he grew up with were tion and enrolled at UNF. He graduated helping guide the country through racial moved, above all, by his love for children.” to other humans,” he said. lows him to work well with students from Seane is currently working on getting ers, such as Mandela and Tutu. jailed longer or even murdered. with his Masters in Public Administration reconciliation and dismantling the legacy His experiences have also given him an all backgrounds. his doctorate from UNF in educational “If you are saying I’m a remarkable per- “So being in jail for a year, compared to in 1994 and began working at the school. of apartheid. appreciation for diversity, something he gets “Because of his experience, he brings a leadership. His dissertation is on the son, the only thing I’d say is I’ve been for- all these other things — that was a minor Betty Flincham was the director of inter- Seane had met Mandela before at events Extra kind to educate students about every day as direc- level of understanding of what oppression leadership style of Archbishop Desmond tunate,” he said. thing,” Seane said. national programs at UNF at the time and in the U.S., but always in big groups. tor of the Intercultural Center for PEACE. does to people and how we as citizens are Tutu, a South African anti-apartheid hired Seane to work in the international Seane’s childhood friend, whose father was Seane said his experiences fight- “What we do here, for me it’s not work, responsible for bettering the situations of activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner Email Dargan Thompson at center. She said Seane has a personality Mandela’s physician, arranged for Seane to ing apartheid have taught him to be it’s lifestyle,” he said. “I pity people who do these individuals,” Gonzalez said. who Seane knew from a young age and [email protected] EXPRESSIONS EXPRESSIONS 14 Wednesday, June 12, 2013 Spinnaker // unfspinnaker.com Spinnaker // unfspinnaker.com Wednesday, June 12, 2013 15 A champion of UNF journalism is lost in Spinnaker’s 35th year Alumni derby girls reach out to fanbase
1972 - The Mariner 2010 - Spinnaker receives Pacemaker Award Jax RollerGirls’ competed in their last UNF bout for the year, possibly forever 1974 - The Halyard 1996 - Spinnaker Digital starts 2009 - Spinnaker awarded 2nd By Justin Chandler Porter 1976 - The Phoenix best Florida college newspaper The teams: Bout scores: Staff Reporter River City Rat Pack vs. Atlanta’s The New Jax City Rollers Sake Tuyas The league’s all-star travel team. The Jacksonville RollerGirls, known for Currently, they are ranked #31 in 95 - 201 Aug. 17, 1977 - The first 2005 - Spinnaker receives 2011 - Spinnaker Digital their brutal athleticism and flat-track ven- the nation. issue of the Spinnaker “Best of Show” became its own department ues, visited the UNF Arena June 8 for a New Jax City Rollers vs. Magic double-header, including a battle of the sex- The River City Rat Pack City Misfits es against the nation’s #4 male derby team. The junior varsity, B travel team. Spinnaker Achievements 239 - 175 At 6 p.m., the River City Rat Pack Duval Derby Dames and the 2005 - Spinnaker receives “Best of faced off against Atlanta’s Sake Tuyas. At First Coast Fatales Professor Emeritus William James Roach is largely responsible Show” award at the Associated Col- 8 p.m., the New Jax City Rollers faced Jacksonville’s two all-star home for the existence and success of UNF’s journalism outlets legiate Press’ National College Media Jacksonville Men’s League’s team, the teams. to promoting a full-contact sport that is Convention in Kansas City, Missouri Magic City Misfits. thrilling for both players and spectators. “The Atlanta team is really difficult,” said 2014 unless things change. She encouraged “We hit hard, but we’re all very cordial 2009 - Spinnaker awarded 2nd best Heather Boos, vice president of the league students to sign up, spread the word, and outside the ring,” said Shannon Young, Florida college newspaper; Best Front By Justin Chandler Porter perfect candidate, already having two es- However, UNF’s first president, Thomas and 2009 UNF alumna. “They’re ranked buy tickets to some of their local events. former jammer for Tallahassee RollerGirls’ Staff Reporter Page Design and Best General News tablished careers. G. Carpenter, was anxious to give the stu- Writing award from Florida College number 7 in the world.” “UNF offers some much-needed legiti- team Capital Punishment.
“Bill was a virtuous worker,” Harmon dents a voice. Press Association The Jacksonville RollerGirls are a Division macy to our sport,” said Boos, who gradu- The JRG junior travel team for girls ages The Spinnaker turned 35 this year, and said of Roach. “Intellectual progress is crippled with- 1 roller derby team founded in March 2006, garrett haupt | Spinnaker ated from UNF with a Master’s in sociol- 8-17, the Duval Roller Dolls, is currently those who helped pioneer the paper’s leg- Harmon said the two wanted to estab- out freedom of expression,” Carpenter 2010 - Spinnaker receives Pacemaker currently ranked 35th in the world. It is New Jax City Rollers beat the Magic ogy. “If we didn’t have fans,” Lewis said, “it ranked 13th in the nation and are unde- acy, as well as UNF’s communication de- lish UNF as a source of communication said in an email to the Spinnaker. Award from the Associated Collegiate Jacksonville’s first and only all-female, flat- City Misfits in their June 8 bout. wouldn’t be worth skating.” feated on the road. partment, will not soon be forgotten. among Jacksonville’s business profession- But Carpenter wanted a publications Press. Winners based on coverage track roller derby league, comprised of 60 JRG is not solely known for their athlet- Boos said she hopes roller derby contin- UNF’s first professor emeritus and als. At that time, however, UNF was not board before implementing a student- and content, quality of writing and skaters among four teams. JRG is owned attendance, Lewis said they have had to icism, but are also recognized throughout ues to evolve, and sees Junior Derby as the vanguard of student journalism, William permitted to have journalism or com- run, free press. The board eventually con- reporting, leadership, evidence of and operated by its members as part of the scale back. Jacksonville for their volunteer efforts. The future of the sport. James Roach, passed away May 17. munication as a major, and English was sisted of Harmon and Roach, President in-depth reporting, design, photogra- Women’s Flat Track Derby Association. Attendance for the June 8 event, includ- RollerGirls are passionate about helping Her hope is that roller derby can contin- phy, art and graphics. Professor Emeritus Dr. Gary Harmon the primary major for students pursuing Carpenter, criminologists, lawyers and Keri Lewis, PR representative for the ing the teams, was around 800. Head coach the community and adding excitement and ue to promote a safe but fun environment said Roach played a central role in estab- journalism. several other faculty members. league and 2002 UNF alumna, said roller Nicole Anderson said attendance was fun to charity events. for both men and women to develop their lishing UNF’s journalism and communi- “We had to fly under the radar of the “All together, we decided what a free derby is the fastest growing female sport in much higher in the past: around 2,000 in “If anybody asks us to do anything for leadership, teamwork and athletic abilities. cation departments. Board of Regents,” Harmon said. “If they press was,” Harmon said. the nation, but also said Jacksonville’s fan- 2011. charity, we’re on it,” Lewis said. “My dad was so many things to the saw a major, they would veto it immedi- At that time, several budding student base was not growing as she hoped. “It’s hard to reach out to such a large The team and staff regularly make ap- Email Justin Chandler Porter at University,” said Patricia Holly, Roach’s ately.” journalists were getting together, typing “We have fans from all over,” Lewis said, city,” Anderson said. pearances at local events for organizations [email protected] daughter. So, rather than a major, a new literature/ up events on a pamphlet and distribut- “but not a lot of students.” Saturday was JRG’s third and last event such as Children’s Miracle Network and Holly said Harmon and Roach worked communication track was added, which ing them on campus without any official In the past, UNF has hosted four JRG on campus for the year. Anderson said there Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. All side by side throughout their career and allowed the curriculum to be taught. sanction. Their paper, The Mariner, was events per year. However, because of low likely will not be any matches at UNF in members volunteer and dedicate their time provided the support that allowed UNF’s Although English enrollment was drop- the first attempt at a student-run paper. communication department to flourish ping across the country, UNF’s newly es- Harmon said this was just the first step into a major. tablished literature/communication track to having a real student newspaper. She said Roach worked in every aspect brought in many new students. Space on campus was at a premium. Protect your gaze from the sun’s harmful rays of his field: radio, newspapers, magazines, Harmon said Roach’s experience helped Harmon said the VP for academic affairs at TV and more. grow the program by teaching and engag- the time helped provide a budget to print Harmon said Roach helped establish ing the students. Once the faculty grew to the paper, a trailer for an office, and equip- There are so many types of sunglass Garrett notice. the first student-run paper, The Halyard, five, the Board of Regents could not ig- ment, like light tables, for production. styles, colors, and lens choices it’s almost — Use your glasses to pull together your created more jobs for teachers, brought nore the program’s growing success and In 1974, The Halyard became the offi- grotesque. Most styles are as such. Haupt outfit. If you’re wearing blue shoes, try in more students to teach, and lifted the decided to move the staff out of the lan- cial name of UNF’s free-press newspaper. a pair of blue glasses. Pick a color that’s level of reading, writing and sophistica- guage and literature department. From the tiny mobile office, the paper was Men // Contributing Reporter subtle in your outfit, and match it to your tion among students. “He saved the literature faculty,” designed and edited, then sent off to be glasses Harmon said. printed and distributed on campus. The The Don’ts — You can never go wrong with tortoise “Quiet” Communications Harmon said Roach’s magnetic person- Halyard ran from 1974-1976, until it was and year out. shell frames. ality grew the curriculum and prepared renamed The Phoenix (1976-1977), and — Stop wearing white sunglasses. White — For you wire-rim guys, aviators all the garrett haupt | Spinnaker — Sunglasses are meant for the outside Logan Raspa and Julia Sanders demon- Harmon arrived at UNF in August hundreds of students for a career in the finally, the Spinnaker, which remains its is a color that should only exist on under- way. Think Top Gun. What’s better than a world. Keep them off indoors. strate proper sunglass technique. 1971. communication business. name to this day. shirts, not on someone’s face. fighter pilot? “There was nothing,” he said. “Just a dirt The first issue of the Spinnaker ran — Avoid bright colors and bulky frames — Like wire and plastic frames? Enjoy water sports? Polarization is a road and the bus that brought us here.” Spinnaker History Aug. 17, 1977. that engulf your face. Clubmasters. Plastic upper, wire lower -- want the person you are speaking with to must. These lenses reduce glare off some Roach had 20 years experience in the Today, the communication program is — Stay clear of expensive glasses with a unstoppable 1980s power. see your eyes, not themselves. angles of non-metal surfaces like water. navy and retired as a commander. He was Harmon remembers that when Roach the campus’ largest program and is part distracting frame color. The Dos They cut through the water, allowing you the public relations representative for ad- first started, the two discussed the need of UNF’s College of Arts & Sciences, the — Don’t wear your sunglasses inside. It’s Women to see into it without the normal glare of mirals, ships and officers. He was a Naval for students to do hands-on journalism largest of the university’s five colleges. rude and you look ridiculous. — Go for a classic frame style. Try non-polarized lenses. Correspondents Training School instruc- and decided UNF needed a free-press Since Roach and Harmon’s time at Wayfarers, aviators, or round frames if you All the styles mentioned can be found tor in Chicago for 10 years before founding newspaper. UNF, the campus has seen a level of stu- The Dos The Don’ts have a longer face. anywhere from $10 all the way up to a few the journalism department at the College “You never know how that’s going to fly,” dent professionalism that has persisted — Favor subtle frames in black or tor- — Make sure they are not too big for — Always try on the frames and get a hundred dollars. Shop around. Make sure of White Plains in New York. After that, Harmon said. “Turning a bunch of stu- throughout its history. toise shell — both colors are timeless. your face. You want people to notice you, second opinion. Find glasses that fit well they have UV 400 rating and avoid street he earned his Master’s in Journalism from dents loose on campus to report whatever — If you’re a fan of wire frames, a nickel not your sunglasses. before you wear them in public. vendors and designer knockoffs. You are the University of Georgia. they find interesting.” Email Justin Chandler Porter at or gold tone is acceptable. — Try to avoid odd-shaped lenses. I — Stick with a smoke, amber or green better off without sunglasses than with Harmon was chair of the English de- Harmon said some convincing had to be [email protected] — Gravitate toward the Ray-Ban New have seen hearts, turtles, beer steins — you lens tint. those. partment and hired Professor Roach to the done; He knew what campus presidents Wayfarer style — not too large, with clas- name it. Perfect for a Halloween costume, — Try a color outside your comfort zone. Department of Languages and Literature felt like when the campus suddenly became sic lines and UV protection. These frame but not for everyday wear. For example, if you wear a lot of nickel- or Email Garrett Haupt at in 1973. He said he found Roach to be a a source of sensation in the community. choices will keep you looking classy year in — Stay away from mirrored lenses. You silver-tone frames, go for gold. People will [email protected] EXPRESSIONS EXPRESSIONS 16 Wednesday, June 12, 2013 Spinnaker // unfspinnaker.com Spinnaker // unfspinnaker.com Wednesday, June 12, 2013 17
Daniel Woodhouse Movie reviews and game reviews // Staff Columnist Exploring space in Star Trek: Into Darkness First person shooter survives with Metro: Last Light
t’s funny how fictional, post-apoc- to identify with as genu- Gameplay is divided between braving eboots of old franchises tend to first half of the film is vi- alyptic settings are presented to be ine people thanks to the the irritated ruins of Moscow, tip-toeing be hit or miss in the film industry. sually dazzling and has dismal and depressing — yet they game’s superb writing. through the shadows to avoid detection The recent Star Trek films attempt some nice build up, writ- haveI an beauty about them which can in- On his journey the and gunning down monsters and crazy Rto be the former rather than the latter. ers Roberto Orci, Alex spire awe and wonder in the viewer. player encounters the bandits. All the while wielding an arsenal Picking up sometime after the first re- Kurtzman and Damon The game Metro: Last Light, sequel to the various factions, such as of firearms, consisting of makeshift pis- boot film, Into Darkness once again fol- Lindelof turn the second excellent Metro: 2033, which is based off a the Ranger of the Order, tols, shotguns, submachine guns, sniper lows the adventures of the young USS half into a retread of the Russian novel of the same name, fits into the Hanseatic League, rifles and assault rifles, each with their Enterprise crew. events from the popular this realm of beauty found in darkness. the communists of the own variants and available upgrades. When Starfleet’s headquarters on 1982 film, Star Trek 2: The In 2034, following the aftermath of the Redline and even Nazis Despite its dismal atmosphere, the Earth is attacked, Admiral Marcus tasks Wrath of Khan. The second third world war, the remnants of mankind — yes, that’s right, despite game has some light-hearted moments Kirk and the Enterprise with eliminat- half isn’t bad per se, but dwell in the underground metro systems mankind being on the to brighten things up, such as taking time ing the perpetrator, John Harrison. They once the film takes this of cities since the surface has become ir- brink of extinction these to watch a show at a theater, taking hits pursue Harrison to the Klingon home courtesy of facebook abrupt directional change ritated. Following the events of the pre- xenophobic meatheads are off a hookah while receiving a lap dance 3 5 world, where, strangely, he surrenders / it isn’t able to stand on its vious installment, Last Light takes place still trying to “purge the and even getting blackout drunk and after a brief engagement. On board the own as a separate movie. a year later with the various factions of metro of inferior races.” waking to find that you’ve trashed some- Enterprise, Kirk and the crew soon dis- on an entire Klingon battalion with- portraying a cocky, yet resourceful Captain The special effects and visuals, while the Moscow metro battling each other Metro: Last Light really body’s bar. cover that Harrison is a major threat to out breaking a sweat, or when Kirk and Kirk. Zoe Saldana plays bright and sexy incredibly beautiful, are hampered by the for survival. sets itself apart from the Amid these great qualities Metro: Last them and the Federation. Harrison navigate through a space debris Nyota Uhura. Simon Pegg gives an excel- constant barrage of lens flares. We take on the role of the game’s pro- average shooter game with Light is not flawless. There are several courtesy of facebook Into Darkness’s strengths come from its field with jet booster suits. lent portrayal of the snarky and loveable Star Trek: Into Darkness is a fun and spec- tagonist Artyom, a member of the milita- 5 / 5 high levels of immersion. glitches that can either be annoying or action set pieces and the performances of The film’s best acting comes from engineering officer, Scotty. And Benedict tacular looking film, with some good acting ristic order. Artyom has learned that one Little actions like routine- unintentionally funny. One time, while I the cast. Zachary Quinto as the always “logical” Cumberbatch gives a menacing, yet oddly and well-written dialogue and humor. of the Dark Ones, creatures believed to people of the metro. ly changing the filter in your gas mask, was sneaking around an enemy outpost, Director J.J. Abrams creates multiple Vulcan Spock and Karl Urban as the sympathetic portrayal of John Harrison. have been exterminated during the last Like the previous game, Last Light re- using a hand crank to power your flash- I witnessed a guard float across the room awe-inspiring action scenes, such as the metaphor spouting Dr. Leonard “Bones” Into Darkness is a bit weak, however, game, has survived. Filled with a sense of ally goes the extra mile with storytell- light or even wiping the blood and guts in mid-air like a poltergeist with his legs fight sequence where Harrison takes McCoy. Chris Pine does a decent job of in the writing department. While the hope for the future, Artyom embarks on a ing. The game delves into themes such off from your recent firefight with the lo- dangling off the ground. mission to find the Dark One to not only as survivalism, nuclear warfare and the cal mutant monstrosities give you a sense 4A games has created another success- gain redemption for himself, but also to tribal nature of humans. Special atten- of vulnerability and keep the adrenaline ful, action-packed installment in the bru- stop the coming war that will engulf the tion goes to the characters, who are easy flowing. tal world of the Metro. The Purge: The $3 million “snuff” film disappoints Remember Me fails to leave a positive experience
on’t you just love it when a movie when one of the other family members ar- trailer shows a film with an in- rives just in time to save the day. triguing concept that turns out to The attackers in the film are unintel- hat is the morality of hav- The fighting sections are made even Dbe a let down? Then again, The Purge’s main ligent loonies who seemed to have tak- ing the ability to alter your worse by an unbearable dubstep song idea of legalizing crime for 12 hours does en to heart The Purge’s call to “cleanse or someone else’s memory that plays every time a fight starts — not feel like a bit of a stretch. their souls of their sins.” Aside from the Wpermanently? This is the main theme to mention the camera’s constant wob- The Purge takes place nine years in the unnamed leader all of them, they have of Capcom’s single-player video game, bling and spinning all over the place. future. Crime and unemployment are at no desirable traits and each attacker is Remember Me. Sometimes the camera gets stuck on the all time lows because of a yearly event equally interchangeable. Rhys Wakefield In Remember Me’s world, the year is 2084, terrain, which gives you a nice look at instated in the United States called “The does a good job as the snobbish, yet polite and humans are addicted to a new device the inside of a wall while your opponents courtesy of facebook Purge,” where any crime is legal for a pe- 1 / 5 leader of the gang of Oxford rejects, but called Sensen. Sensen allows users to share kick your teeth in. riod of 12 hours. How allowing people to his character is so one-dimensional that memories with each other. The company One nice thing that can be said is the go on senseless rampages for one night he has little to work with. Ethan Hawke that makes these devices is evil for some environments are very well designed and each year correlates to jobs for everybody, security system to allow the man to get the movie Straw Dogs, except without and Lena Headey are fairly flat as James arbitrary reason and somehow has control the game has beautiful graphics. Despite I don’t know. into their house and hide. the interesting kills, dramatic character and Mary Sandin, but tolerable at least. over vital services like the police. this eye candy, though, the environments The film follows the story of a sales- A group of high-society wannabes soon development, moral ambiguity and, most The rest of the cast isn’t much better and A rebel group that thinks the Sensens are completely linear and allow for no ex- man named James (Ethan Hawke), who arrives, led by a man (Rhys Wakefield) importantly, tension. gives boring performances. are bad stands against the company, but ploration. sells security systems to affluent people. who looks like he just got out of a Mensa Director James DeMonaco fails to cre- Ultimately, The Purge is an intriguing all of the rebels use Sensens. If it sounds To sum up, Remember Me is a boring courtesy of facebook These systems allegedly protect purchas- meeting at his prep school. The youths ate any sense of fear, partly due to the fact idea, but it fails in overall execution and like I’m going in circles, it’s because an un- 1 / 5 and rather unremarkable game that is ers from the events of The Purge. demand James release the homeless man that he gives the family an arsenal of fire- presentation, made worse by its lame, necessarily large amount of back-story is easily forgettable. On the night of The Purge, a wounded so they can murder him, or else they will arms in the house to defend themselves abrupt ending. yielded during the first few minutes, so it’s homeless man comes limping into James’ slaughter everyone in the house. James with. What’s even more annoying is every difficult to “remember” any of it. The confusing plot wasn’t actually what Though the game encourages you to dis- Email Daniel Woodhouse at neighborhood, crying out for help. James’ and his family choose to defend their time the attackers have one of the fam- I can’t even identify anything specific caused me to stop playing, but rather the patch your foes by racking up combo at- [email protected] son Charlie (Max Burkholder) sees him home from the intruders. ily members either trapped or restrained, about the main character other than her gameplay itself. tacks, the enemies are so clumsy that it’s and, feeling sympathy for the man’s The home invasion premise of this film they take such a long dramatic pause be- name is Nilin and she seems to have no The main combat consists of poorly de- easier to randomly mash the attack but- plight, temporarily disables his home’s is reminiscent of the last 20 minutes of fore doing anything that it’s no surprise discernible personality. signed, repetitive hand-to-hand fighting. tons until they drop dead. EXPRESSIONS EXPRESSIONS 18 Wednesday, June 12, 2013 Spinnaker // unfspinnaker.com Spinnaker // unfspinnaker.com Wednesday, June 12, 2013 19 Horoscopes
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by Travis Gibson the baseball route because he had more be playing in Pennsylvania with a single sports editor opportunities. A team. Marincov will forgo his senior season at Bass made a name for himself behind the The UNF baseball team had a handful UNF and sign a contract with the A’s or- plate this season with his major-league arm. of current and future players drafted in the ganization. He finished his UNF career throwing out 2013 Major League Baseball draft, June 6-8. “I’m flying out to Phoenix [ June 11] to 48 base runners trying to steal and picking Current players Tyler Marincov, Corey sign my contract,” Marincov said. off an additional 16. Bass and Kyle Westwood were selected by The 6-foot-2 out-fielder and Orlando The Houston Astros drafted pitcher Kyle major league teams. native has the size, strength and power to Westwood with the 377th overall pick in 101 ways to reuse Since moving to Division I, UNF has had transition easily to the pro level. the 13th round. The big, hard-throwing 11 players selected in the MLB Draft. Catcher Corey Bass wasn’t in a ho- righty pitched 234.0 innings, recording 209 Marincov is perhaps the least surprising tel room, or even a house, when he found strikeouts compared to 58 walks, posting a Phelan qualifies your Spinnaker: player to have a chance to play professional out he had been drafted. Bass was at the nearly 4-to-1 strikeout-to-walk ratio for his baseball. He was scouted by a number of gun range. career. for U.S. Open major league teams throughout his col- “I went away with the family — we actu- All three UNF draft picks improved their #41 Dive into summer lege career. The Oakland A’s selected the ally went to the gun range, kinda to get out draft status from high school. right fielder in the eighth round with the some stress and try not to think about it,” The Detroit Tigers drafted Marincov in by Travis Gibson 251st pick. Bass said. the 48th round in 2010, and in 2009 the sports editor Marincov was in Pittsburgh for his cous- Bass said he was in the middle of shoot- Baltimore Orioles picked Westwood in the in’s wedding when he received the news. ing when his phone started chiming with 44th round. Bass was undrafted out of high UNF golfer Kevin He was expecting a call the first day of the multiple text messages. school. Phelan won med- draft, but cell phone service at his grandpar- “I looked down, kinda put everything on Players yet to wear a UNF jersey were also alist honors at the ents’ house was poor, so he booked a hotel silent and kept going,” Bass said. “When I taken in the draft. Bradenton Sectional room with his dad to ensure he wouldn’t looked down again every text message said The Washington Nationals selected John Qualifier June 4 and miss the call. ‘Congrats, congrats.’ I said ‘Well, I guess I Costa, a UNF signee out of Palm Beach earned a spot in the “We camped out around the iPad and just got drafted.’” Community College, in the 13th round. field for the 2013 U.S. watched the draft,” Marincov said. “I got About 30 minutes later, Bass received a The Pittsburgh Pirates picked Bryan Baker, Open Championship Kevin Phelan called a few picks before Oakland was up … call from the Philadelphia Phillies confirm- a signee from Fort Walton Beach, in the June 13-16. and we agreed on a price.” ing he had been drafted. 40th round. The U.S. Open will take place at the Marincov’s parents were in the hotel Bass was selected by the Phillies in the Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pa. Phelan room when he got the news. 20th round with the 601st pick of the draft. will be teeing off at 9:00 a.m. June 13. “It was pretty exciting,” Marincov said. The catcher will travel to Clearwater to Email Travis Gibson at Senior Phelan finished the tournament Marincov said he was always a foot- sign his contract and the team will tell him [email protected] 9-under-par at the Ritz-Carlton Members ball player growing up, but decided to take where he will be playing. He believes he will Follow@spinnakersports Golf Club. Phelan has played in one U.S. Open before as an amateur, in 2010 at Pebble Kyle Corey Tyler Beach after his freshman season. WEstwood Bass Marincov UNF recently completed the NCAA Championships May 30. Phelan played in the Palmer Cup June 7-9 and will play in the U.S. Open after that and the Irish Open June 27-30.
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UNF golf finishes 18th at National Collegiate Championship
by Travis Gibson portion of the championship. UNF lineup. Phelan and Maguire, who line with three holes remaining. sports editor Senior Sean Dale tied for 32nd in his played well in the conference and regional Cal’s Max Homa captured the individual final collegiate event. Dale posted a final tournaments, took a step back in the na- National Championship title with a three- The UNF men’s golf team finished round 71 (+1), finishing with a three-round tional tourney. round total of 201 (-9). The University of 18th in the 2013 NCAA Championship total of even-par 210. Redshirt freshman UNF got off to a fast start on its opening Alabama captured the team title, defeating at Capital City Club – Crabapple Course and No. 5 player Taylor Hancock carded nine holes, shooting a combined 5-under- Illinois in the title match. May 30. the team’s best round during the team’s fi- par. Three different players recorded birdies UNF concluded the stroke play portion nal day of play, shooting an even par 70, in the stretch and Hancock added an eagle. of the national championship event with a tieing for 85th at 215 (+5). According to UNF media relations, the Email Travis Gibson at 54-hole total of 849 (+9), including a final Sophomore MJ Maguire tied Hancock’s team then struggled, playing the next sev- [email protected] day score of 286 (+6). UNF fell six shots total of 215 (T-85th) with senior Kevin en holes in a collective 10-over par, before Follow@spinnakersports short of the score needed to finish in the Phelan (T-103/217) and sophomore Joey rallying with five birdies on the next three top eight and advance to the match play Petronio (T-116/219) rounding out the holes to pull within a single shot of the cut SPORTS SPORTS 22 Wednesday, June 12, 2013 Spinnaker // unfspinnaker.com Spinnaker // unfspinnaker.com Wednesday, June 12, 2013 23
UNF men’s soccer adds incoming freshmen, international flavor InsidetheHuddle
Travis Gibson Andrew Nichols Christian Ayers Carl Rosen Sports Editor Staff Reporter Contributing Reporter Sports Copy Editor
Question 1: Who do you like? Spurs or Heat? I’m gonna’ take the San Antonio express. As a Florida resident and Eastern Confer- I’d put money on Miami if I were a bet- The Heat is a fun team to watch and I love LeBron James is amazing, there’s no ence supporter, I’ll have to go with the ting man, but you’ve got to love those old their passion. And if I said the Spurs, Joey, doubt about that. But the small ball tactic Heat. They are dynamic, star-talented and scrappy Spurs. They’ll probably lose in five the Spinnaker’s art director, might hunt me that led to a ring last season against OKC have a solid bench. I have to give the Heat games, but you can’t really blame them down and cause me physical and emo- won’t hack it against the big front line credit for three straight NBA Finals ap- for playing against LBJ and Co. tional trauma. and superior coaching of Gregg Popovich. pearances as well, though as a Celtic fan it Add that to the fact that D-Wade is a pains me to say it. shadow of his former self and the Spurs dynasty is sure to add a fourth ring during the big three’s 10 year run. Question 2: Do you think openly gay athletes will ever be fully accepted in sports?
I just don’t think it will happen. Just look I don’t believe they will be accepted by Gay athletes will never be accepted in pro- Yeah, I hope so. I’m not aware of a at black athletes, coaches and owners. a lot of the public or media, as they will fessional sports so long as there’s the bane counter-argument to why they shouldn’t Although black athletes have been fully always have their criticisms. However, as of homophobia in team locker rooms. Civil be, considering sports technically aren’t integrated in locker rooms, the majority teammates I think it’s something they will issues like this have pushed the boundar- religiously or exclusively heterosexu- of coaches and owners are white. Racism eventually adjust to. If a gay player is a ies of sports, and I hope gay athletes can ally affiliated. And considering how far will never disappear and neither will dynamic player and is a part of the team, find careers in pro sports without being women’s sports and racism in sports have homophobia. Factor in the effect religion no one will care they’re gay. hounded for their personal lives. come, I think homosexual athletes’ ac- has on gay rights and it makes the journey ceptance is near. to equality even more difficult.
Question 3: What are your thoughts on the Maurice Jones-Drew’s supposed involvement in a fight? Things like this tend to happen and this Unfortunately, you are the company you MoJo is still unable to practice. Getting MJD could have played the situation bet- isn’t a surprise, especially during a time like keep and clearly Jones needs to change into that type of situation is something ter, sure. But he allegedly knocked a dude Memorial Day weekend and at a bar. The his company. Regardless of his involve- he should have avoided. It’s just not good out with one punch. Jags fans better hope good thing is that his track record shows ment, which is still unclear at this point, for him. He was there but to say he was that’s just a taste of what’s to come next this isn’t a recurring theme for him, so it the friends he was with did not have his involved may just be a rumor. However, season. seems to be an unlucky minor situation Travis gibson | Spinnaker best interest in mind. This incident aside, with his lawyers telling him to stay quiet and that’s about it. But I do have to say it is time for Jacksonville to cut ties with it leaves the door open for a lot more Coach Marinados talks to his team during a blow-out loss against the UCF Knights, but APR sanctions lifted from the team may give the Ospreys a fighting chance this season he’s getting a little old to still be getting MoJo. questions than answers. into bar fights. With an out-of-state recruitment sanction lifted, coach Derek Marinatos looks outside of Florida for new talent.
By Andrew Nichols Futsal Cup in 2009. have a 3.0 or higher,” Marinatos said. meet and hope to create team unity early. contributing reporter “That was a main focus for us,” Marinatos When Marinatos took over the program “We will do some team building exercis- said. “To add experience to a group that it was averaging a 2.4 GPA. Now, the re- es,” Marinatos said. “We’ll try and take ad- WHY RENT? It’s no secret UNF men’s soccer is hurt- was growing, and now that we will have turning players average a 3.3 GPA and vantage of the UNF ropes course — we’ve ing competitively, accumulating just five sophomores and juniors as our core, it’s earned a NSCAA Team Academic Award done some retreats in the past. We’ll defi- wins in two seasons. However, head coach something that will help us make a good for having over a 3.0 during the entire year. nitely have more of an international flavor • You can convert your rental books Derek Marinatos recruited outside of jump.” The 3.3 GPA average is the highest the so it’s up to us as a team to really make this Florida for the first time in three years for Having that experience will help the team has ever had. group kind of feel complete.” into a purchase at any time during the 2013 recruit class. team compete at a higher level. The team To help acclimate themselves, incoming Coach Marinatos made a point to men- The team has been unable to bring in will be more successful by addressing the freshmen will take Summer B courses and tion the team only had a cap room of 24 the rental period. out-of-state recruits in previous seasons little adjustments that are needed, as op- meet with the strength and conditioning players in the last few years due to man- due to the APR Improvement Plan, which posed to the bigger adjustments for fresh- coach to begin training. Marinatos said it date, but with injuries, the team struggled • limited foreign transfers because of past man who were being relied upon heavily helps get their GPA higher at the start by to field 15 players at practices. You can highlight and write in your academic issues. from the start. bringing them in early. Now that cap has been moved to 26, so SAVE books. Normal wear and tear is OK! “We’ve cleaned up the APR,” Marinatos “These are guys that have played with “Especially with having to recruit only the squad will have three subs available ON AVERAGE said. “We’re at a very good level now so professionals,” Marinatos said. “They’re go- freshmen, we felt it helped to create an when scrimmaging in practice. the sanctions on us with no internationals, ing to come in and quickly adapt to this environment to help with the fitness, and This, in turn, will put more depth in the • Save on shipping. Rent online and or limiting internationals and transfers, is level and the training level — training day have them develop their own training en- team as they compete at the top level for gone.” in and day out.” vironments,” Marinatos said. their respected positions, and help give pick up your books in-store. With that sanction lifted, coach Playing at a high level is expected of all A noted 2013 recruit is Jay Bolt, Florida UNF a chance to add more digits to its win 50% Marinatos’ recruiting process changed be- Division I players and Marinatos said with Player of the Year and Times-Union column this season. OR MORE cause of his new ability to bring in out-of- freshmen, it’s harder for them to adjust Player of the Year. He is the type of tal- state talent, including European players with the social, academic and competitive ent Marinatos said he secured from the from junior colleges in Kansas and Texas. aspect of college. “wealth of talent” the state has to offer. 4/C He secured a proven German talent When Marinatos inherited the program, Coach Marinatos is the only other UNF BOOKSTORE in Niklas Schuessler, who played on the academics were down. Now it is something Times-Union Player of the Year to have Black & White U-15 German National Team. Alongside he stresses for his players. been recruited to UNF. Email Andrew Nichols at unf.bkstr.com | /UofNorthFloridaBookstore
For Black background, [email protected] there is a white border around it. Schuessler is Norwegian Simen Solstad, “We made it a priority here. We had With preseason set to begin Aug. 13, the *Valid on rental titles. Based on average savings versus new book price. Checked-in books must be in resellable condition. See store for details. who scored six goals in one game during a team goals in the fall and [the goal] was to blend of experience and newcomers will Follow@spinnakersports SPORTS 24 Wednesday, June 12, 2013 Spinnaker // unfspinnaker.com