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THE OLDEST COLLEGE NEWSPAPER IN FLORIDA SEPTEMBER 3, 2004 FOUNDED IN 1894 WWW.THESANDSPUR.ORG Pimp My Crib! Shoop Shoop to Victory The New Fortune Cookies The Sandspur searched high This year's freshman talent show turned Wondering where the and low last week for the out to be a big hit, featuring love songs, smart money is this sea­ most creative and stylish rock music, and the winning number, son? Turn to the sports designs set up in the dorms "The Shoop Shoop Song," performed by section for our editors' of Rollins' finest decorators. Shannon Ryan. picks for the NFL. pages 10-11 page 12 page 18 Chronicles of the Walk of Fame 1 1 o • A new book Rollins Legacy. This book not now sold on cam­ only records the pus chronicles the names of the Hours stones set in the history of our very Walk of Fame, own Walk of but adds in biog­ raphies of peo­ of Music Fame. ple honored there as well. • WPRK aims to by Caroline Ogle The complete break the world staff reporter background of As you walk on to the this historically record for longest Rollins College campus, it is rich place can DJ marathon nearly impossible to get also be found around without taking a within the broadcast. stroll down the Walk of book's covers. by Adam Burton Fame. Rollins is not only a What do photographer beautiful campus^ but it is Charles Dickens, One hundred ten hours. also filled with history, tradi­ Buffalo Bill, That's 15 percent of the tion, and a bit of wonder. Rockefeller, and month of September. The One such wonder is the Oliver Wendell same as watching all three Holmes all have Walk of Fame, right in the Lord of the Rings movies middle of campus. in common? straight through 12 times, or It took the hard work of Each of these photo / CAROLINE OGLE marks the beginning of the listening to all six Radiohead Mr. Wenxian Zhang and stu­ well known WALK OF FAME WHEEL: This stone wheel albums 22 times in a row. dents David Smith and names is Rollins Walk of Fame that circles Mills Lawn. In an interview with Mr. One hundred-ten hours Patricia Strout to categorize inscribed on a stone in the society. The names are is how long Dave Plotkins is and organize each and every Walk of Fame. They are not unique because each stone Wenxian Zhang, he going to be awake for name and stone into a grave stones, but they are has a marker detailing the described the reason he and recently published book reminders of the great direct connection with the the two students decided to WPRK's (91.5 FM) attempt at called Walk of Fame - A thinkers and leaders in our famous person it represents. CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 breaking the world record for the longest "radio DJ marathon" in history. The 52-year-old Rollins Two Planes Crash in Russia radio station has become a the roaring sound staple in Central Florida • Plane crashes of the falling air­ with faithful listeners, staff, in Russia exempli­ liner and several and volunteers. Known as a explosions after station that functions on a fy the existing the plane hit the completely different level threat of terror. ground. The from the mainstream, WPRK by Ike Saunders wreckage of the has always been involved staff reporter Tu-134 was with the community and has strewn over a stood out from the rest of the Terrorism still proves to vast area, which radio stations in Central be a vivid threat to countries is also a sign of an Florida with its free format across the globe. On on-board explo­ air play—leaving the music Tuesday, August 24, two jet­ sion. The two air­ completely up to the DJ's liners departing from craft were in a themselves. Domodedovo International good condition, "It's a fantastic radio sta­ Airport in Moscow, Russia and the pilots tion. Ifs one of the best crashed after takeoff. Each were highly things on Rollins' campus instance occurred only min­ trained profes­ and this marathon is going utes apart. A Volga-Avia sionals/7 to be a great way to get Express Tupolov 134 disap­ As time went attention and raise money photo / MOSNEWS.COM peared from the radar first at on additional for the station," Plotkins EXAMING THE WRECKAGE: One of the downed Russian planes. 10:56 p.m. Three minutes expert opinion said. later, Siberia Airlines greater possibility. The Russia came to shed light on the sit- Plotkins got his first Security Service to be Tupolev 154 fell off radar. Journal reports, "Residents at uation as well. The chance to DJ for WPRK inclined to assume that ter­ CNN Online reports that ini­ the Vladimirovka village in Associated Press reported when he was just 15 years rorists were involved. tial investigations, though the Tula region, where the that Bob Francis, an investi- old. From then on he consis­ Arguments, however, not ruling out terrorism as a Tu-134 plane crashed, heard gator of TWA flight 800 in tently volunteered and per- were posed that gave reason possibility, did not give any a loud explosion followed by ON PAGE 2 CoNTINUED CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 reason for the Federal to consider terrorism as a SEPTEMBER 3, 2004 THE SANDSPUR -NEWS Fame Book Terrorism Suspected abouts. CNN Online further CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 More . conclusive evi­ CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 research to complete the divulges, "According to new book. 1996, is quoted as having dence has also been discov­ endure the many difficulties ered at the crash site lending Russian media reports quot­ of taking on such an elabo­ The history of the Walk said, "There are obviously to the probability of terrorist ing security sources and rate project. Because the first of Fame itself begins with a things that can lead to acci­ activity being the cause of Chechnya's interior minister, book on the Walk was com­ collection of twenty two dents... The likelihood that piled in 1939, there was a stones belonging to you can have strong need to update this Hamilton Holt that were set things lead to information to include pres­ on the Rollins College cam­ two acci­ ent-day additions. Zhang, pus. They were a collection dents... at the Smith, and Strout used infor­ of his, and it was his wish to same mation originally collected have the Walk of Fame time... that's by Hamilton Holt, the eighth expand to be a place to a pretty president of Rollins College. honor the well-known men heavy coinci­ They made a computer data­ and women who have made dence." Rafi base to stay organized, and great contributions to socie­ Ron, a for­ also compiled all the new ty. Now the walk includes mer head of data on the computer with five hundred and thirty security at extensive biographical stones, the two newest being Israel's Ben those of G u r i o n Donald Airport also Cram and reported to D r the Bornstein. Associated The Walk Press, "The of Fame is timing indi­ truly a won­ cates that der right in this is proba­ photo / REUTERS.CO.UK our back­ bly a coordi­ yards. The nated attack. There was the accidents. Nikolai a Chechen woman also book Walk of probably something on Zakharov, a security service boarded the first plane that Fame - A board that led the pilots to spokesman, reported that crashed, a Volga-Avia Rollins Legacy push the distress signal or Tu-154 had traces of an Express Tupolev 134. The is the perfect submit a verbal signal. In my explosive hexogen among Grozny resident, born in guide to this assumption, that must have the wreckage. An FSB 1977, was the last passenger piece of his­ been the result of a terrorist spokesman later revealed to board the Tu-134 and had tory and tra­ being on board." Ron's sug­ that additional examination purchased her ticket an hour dition. It is gestions arose after having of the other flight, Tu^l34, before the flight departed." available in discovered later on that also revealed traces of the Still, spokesman Faruk photo / CAROLINE OGLE the book­ Siberia Airlines had actually explosive. Spokesman for Tubulat for Chechen sepa­ THE AUTHOR HIMSELF: Mr. Wenxian Zhang store as well the FSS, Sergei Ignatchenko, poses with his new book. issued a hijack alert just ratist leader Asian as the library. prior to falling off the radar. has testified, "According to Maskhadov denies any preliminary information, at involvement in the crashes. least one of the crashes.. .has "Our leadership has nothing been the result of a terrorist to do with these terrorist attack." This testimony was acts. Our actions are directed prior to the discovery of the solely against the military." same explosive at the site of The attacks highlight the the second plane crash. still strong tension between Immediate deductions Chechnya and Russia. Only and evidence point to days prior to the presidential Chechnya as the culprit. For election in Chechnya, the over five years now, Russia attack, if indeed Chechen, has battled with separatist speaks loudly of Chechnya's guerillas in the southern ter­ growing hatred. An addi­ ritory of Chechnya, and mul­ tional terrorist attack rang tiple instances of terror have through Chechnya when a been inflicted upon Russia bomber's own bomb killed by Chechen separatists. Not him near a polling station on only were numerous bomb­ the Election Day. ings and attacks attributed to Ironically enough, the Chechnya, but a rather Siberian Airlines flight was prominent demonstration of destined for Sochi, the then the extreme measures the vacation spot for Russian guerillas take is the hostage President Vladimir Putin. crisis in a Moscow theater , For Putin, September 1 is a resulting in the death of over scheduled emergency meet­ 100 of the hostages. The ing with Russian Transport explosives found at the crash Minister Igor Levitin at the sites have also been used by Kremlin in Moscow. A total Chechnya in past attacks, of 90 passengers and crew reports CNN Online. members were on board the More striking, however, two* flights that crashed. is the evidence regarding Now left with only strong suspects in the attacks. On leads and a heightened ten­ the Siberia Airlines flight, a sion between Russia and Chechen woman, as report­ Chechnya, only time may ed by the FSB, was the only tell what the future holds in passenger on the flight who terms of security and future has neither been accounted terrorist threats—Russian, for among the wreckage nor international, or domestic had any family or friends for the United States. come forth on her where- SEPTEMBER 3, 2004 NEWS THE SANDSPUR Kerry Called Into Question • As the election John Edwards. The list of debate and controversy in ple about John Kerry, about coordinated with the Swift debates heat up, speakers finally concluded recent weeks. A group of his wisdom and courage, boat veterans. It has sent a on Thursday night with John Swift boat veterans have about his vision and leader­ letter to television stations Senator John Kerry's Democratic started a website and aired ship. I would trust John airing the Kerry campaign Kerry's military Presidential Candidate television commercials Kerry with my life, and I ad stating, "The ad running acceptance speech. denouncing Kerry's claims would entrust John Kerry on your station contains this service becomes The Democrats focused of war heroism. On their with the well-being of our false and libelous charge." a source of much on several major themes, website they accuse him of country." However, the Despite all the charges, such as "A Stronger More "phony war crimes charges" Swift boat veterans are say­ Kerry's war record is still controversy. Secure America," and and "exaggerated claims ing that Kerry jets a small regarded by many as "Stronger at Home, by Erika Batey about his own service in group of veterans around admirable. He received asst. news editor Respected in the World." Vietnam." The nature by the country to speak out and three Purple Hearts, a "In these dangerous days which Kerry was awarded make public appearances. bronze star, and a silver star, In recent months, there is a right way and a three Purple Hearts has also To counter these claims and neither has been dis­ American viewers have been wrong way to be strong. been debated. Yet other Kerry's campaign has claimed by me Defense overwhelmed by TV com­ Strength is more than tough Swift boat veterans, such as released a new ad telling Department oi the Navy. mercials both promoting words. After decades of Jim Rassmann, who former­ Bush to denounce the Swift Even Bush has stated that and criticizing the two can­ experience in national secu­ ly served with the U.S. Army boat veteran ads. Shortly Kerry "served admirably, didates for president, rity, I know the reach of our 5th Special Forces Group in after the Swift boat veteran and he ought to be proud of George W. Bush and Senator power and I know the power Vietnam, refute these ads were aired, Edwards his record." John Kerry. They have also of our ideals. We need to charges. He is a Republican addressed Bush saying, "In The debates and contro­ been given a chance to make America once again a who says that no one asked the last 24 hours, we have versies can be expected to become more familiar with beacon in the world. We him to join the Kerry cam­ not heard a thing from continue until Election Day. Kerry and Vice Presidential need to be looked up to and paign and he has spoken out President Bush. The Polls show that the country candidate John Edwards not just feared," Kerry strongly. "On March 13, American people deserve to is almost evenly divided on through the Democratic announced. 1969, John Kerry's courage hear from the president that who they would vote for if National Convention held in A significant portion of and leadership saved my the ads should come off the the election were today. Boston last month. It has the Convention also cen­ life...I had to speak out; I air." The Bush campaign has now become clear that this tered on Kerry's Vietnam had to tell the American peo­ strongly stated that it has not election will not be smooth service. Bill Clinton held the sailing. Both candidates are crowd's attention when he experiencing ups and said, "When they sent those downs, especially after the swift-boats up the river in recent Vietnam Swift boat Vietnam and told them their controversy surrounding job was to draw hostile fire- Kerry that has brought fur­ to show the American flag ther unexpected twists. and bait the enemy to come The Democratic National out and fight, John Kerry Convention was held from said, send me. When it was July 26 to July 29 and was the time to heal the wounds of highlight of the summer for war and normalize relations the Democrats. Key speak­ with Vietnam and to ers included Illinois state demand an accounting of the Senator Barack Obama, for­ POWs and MIAs we lost mer president Jimmy Carter, there, John Kerry said, send New York Senator Hillary me. Rodham Clinton, former However, it is Kerry's president Bill Clinton, and Vietnam service that has photo / JENNIFER MIDBERRY/PHILADELPHIA.DAILY NEWS Vice Presidential candidate become the source of much SWIFT RESPONSE: Del Sandusky, left, former crewmate of John Kerry in Vietnam, speaks out about the Swift Boat TV advertisement at a press conference at the War Memorial Park. Intervarsity Christian Fellowship Challenges Rollins to Pray • The Intervarsity is just not typically used to something else: warriors. St. Augustine, Richmond, times throughout the days, describe the average college And the implement of our Louisville, Memphis, will meet at Intervarsity Christian student. work (like the plowshares) is Sarasota, St. Petersburg, staff-worker, Kim Koi's, Fellowship is Intervarsity Christian to be remade into an imple­ Nashville, Jacksonville, and house in downtown Fellowship (IV), an active ment of war. Our battlefield Ft. Pierce. Orlando. working to bring religious organization on is prayer and we are fighting Students will intercede With numerous scrip­ prayer to campus­ campus, is working toward for the hearts of our cities". by praying for campuses, all tures painted along the changing that stereotype I am excited to report organizations, sports teams, walls, an amazing sanctuary es across Florida. once and for all. that everyday has been cov­ friends, and the Orlando room has been set up for the event. It's quite a kick-off for by Danielle Lambraia The idea for this change ered by at least one school in area. Central Florida will be took shape during their the region. We are roused kicking off the event, which the organization. copy editor annual "Chapter Camp" and ready. Now the adven­ is comprised of Stetson Ifs just prayer, you say. If you ask most people retreat in Jasper, GA. Staff- ture begins. In the words of University, University of What's the point of people what comes to mind when worker Brian Sanders chal­ James White, it is time for us Central Florida, Valencia praying? According to thinking of college and the lenged the region to take this to 'kick at the darkness until and Seminole Community member Janet Aponte, variety of activities in which project on. He proclaims, it bleeds light.'" Colleges, as well as our very "Even if you're not spiritual, students engage, the majori­ "The prophet (Joel) is calling The plan is to have the own Rollins College. the power of the mind ty mention the basics: pro­ for everyday people to southeastern region of the The entire event spans 40 should not be overestimated. fessors, classes, sports, become a part of an extraor­ fellowship engage in 40 days days from Sept 1 through If enough people come Greek life, outrageous par­ dinary army that fights for of nonstop prayer. The Oct 10, and Rollins' partici­ together to pray, changes can ties, alcohol, and a bit of God. We are being called to region includes Tampa, pation includes September 1- be made. The power of study on the side. One thing do the same. Whatever we Atlanta, Knoxville, Lexington, 3 and October 1-3 for 96 prayer is awesome!" I doubt you would hear are doing (farming, going to Orlando, Gainesville, hours straight for each many mention is a 24-hour a school) we are being roused, Melbourne, Miami, Ft. scheduled time. Students, day, 40-day prayer! "Godly" for a season, to become Lauderdale, Chattanooga, signed up for designated SEPTEMBER 3, 2004 THE SANDSPUR ADVERTISEMENT r ^

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j SEPTEMBER 3, 2004 NEWS THE SANDSPUR Rollins Honored As A Family Friendly Employer

• This year On July 30, the 11th were additionally asked Orlando Sentinel knowledge­ this recognition." Rollins ranks Annual Top 100 Companies whether their benefits able in workplace initiatives, As members of the for Working Families applied to part-time employ­ scored this material and Rollins community, we among the Top 25 Awards were presented in ees, and employees' family combined it with the original should all take pride in the employers for the Royal Pacific Resort members, such as spouses entry forms to rank those at fact that our college devotes Hotel. The process for and children. If a company's the top. time, forethought, and working families, receiving recognition in this benefits encompassed more This year's Top 100 were money not only to the stu­ as awarded by awards ceremony is com­ than just full time employ­ featured in the August 1 edi­ dents, but also to the faculty plex. ees, it earned extra points. tion of Ffarida Magazine, as and employees who are The Orlando Companies deemed eli­ This year's deadline for well as on WESH-TV essential to the success of the Sentinel. gible begin by filling out ini­ entries was April 2. Channel 2, which ran short institution. tial entry forms, which dis­ To determine ranking by Brittany Lee video clips of each company. play their selection of family among the top 25 and to news editor It is a great honor for friendly benefits. From ensure against ties, compa­ Rollins to be ranked among Each year, since 1993, the there, the responses are nies were requested to pro­ the Top 25. Maria Martinez, Orlando Sentinel has honored scored on a point system and vide a notebook of support­ assistant vice president of Central Florida's Top 100 the questions weighted, ing material. A panel of human resources here at employers for working fami­ ranging from one to two judges, comprised of experts Rollins expressed, "We are lies. This year, for the first points, depending on the in the Human Resource and very proud of our family time, Rollins was ranked program. employee benefits fields, as friendly work environment among the top 25. This year companies well as employees of the and are pleased to receive Convention Shows Compassion • WAGOP their mother to the packed lated to mission impossible" an actor-turned-politician some of the characteristic convention hall and a in discussing the war on ter­ who craves the limelight and earthiness that sometimes showcases national television audience. rorism. a former librarian who ini­ gets him in political trouble. Bush's compas­ Bush, who arrived in Democratic presidential tially shunned public life. He told the firefighters that New York on Wednesday, candidate John Kerry, taking Schwarzenegger, a for­ he admires the "balls you sionate side spoke to the convention via a break at his home on mer body builder who have to do the jobs you do." with message of satellite from a campaign Nantucket Island in shelved his acting career to Schwarzenegger, who hope. event near Gettysburg, PA. Massachusetts, left it to his enter politics, cited his per­ usually downplays his He spent the day trying to running mate to react to sonal history as evidence Republican Party ties, differs counter any suggestion that developments in New York. that the American dream is with Bush by supporting by Ron Hutcheson he harbors doubts about the Sen. John Edwards of North alive and well. The high-pro­ abortion rights and oppos­ syndicated writer outcome of the war on ter­ Carolina, the vice presiden­ file convention speech ing a constitutional ban on California Gov. Arnold rorism. tial nominee, took offense at marked his political debut gay marriage. Laura Bush Schwarzenegger and first "We may never sit down Republican criticism. on the national stage, and has also indicated that she lady Laura Bush showcased at a peace table, but make no "All they could do was Schwarzenegger made the differs with her husband on President Bush's softer side mistake about it: we are win­ attack," Edwards said in a most of the opportunity. abortion, but she does not at the Republican conven­ ning and we will win," Bush statement released by the He made light of his act­ talk about it publicly. tion Tuesday night, a night said at an American Legion campaign in West Virginia, ing career, even as he mined In contrast to that presented a sunny con­ convention in Nashville. where he was campaigning. it for effect. He urged Schwarzenegger, a polished trast to Monday's emphasis His comments were "You know why? Because Americans to stay upbeat performer, Laura Bush came on the war on terror. intended to quiet a flap that they don't have a plan to cre­ about their country and its reluctantly to her high-pro­ Hoping to win over started Monday, when Bush ate jobs, to fix health care, or economy. file political role. Before mar­ swing voters, immigrants , seemed to suggest in a taped win the war on terror." "To those critics who are rying Bush in 1977, she and women, Day Two of the television interview that On the streets of New so pessimistic about our extracted a promise that she Republican National America could never declare York, protesters confronted economy, I say: Don't be eco­ would not have to give polit­ Convention offered a mes­ victory against terrorism. Republican delegates out­ nomic girlie men," he said. ical speeches. sage of hope and optimism "I don't think you can side their hotels and threat­ Schwarzenegger, whose The pledge was quickly during a time of war and win it," he told NBC's Matt ened to disrupt convention- foreign birth makes him inel­ forgotten, as was her com­ economic difficulty. Lauer in an interview taped related events with sit-ins igible to run for president, mitment to jog with Bush. "Ladies and gentlemen, last weekend. "But I think and other acts of civil dis­ also offered an emotional This year, she and her America is back!" you can create conditions so obedience. Police arrested tribute to his adopted home. daughters are campaigning Schwarzenegger said in pre­ that those who use terror as throngs of protesters who He recalled his boyhood in like never before. pared remarks distributed a tool are less acceptable in tried to march to Madison Austria, where his family She offered a personal before his speech to dele­ parts of the world." Square Garden without a lived in fear of the Soviet look at her husband's gates gathered just blocks Later Tuesday, Bush permit. More than 500 troops who occupied part of anguish over sending troops away from the barren spot expressed regrets about his demonstrators had been the country and where into battle. that once anchored the televised comments during a arrested before Tuesday's Schwarzenegger dreamed of "I remember some very World Trade Center's twin chat with conservative radio wave of civil disobedience, moving to America. quiet nights at the dinner towers. "Back from the host Rush Limbaugh. which resulted in hundreds "Everything I have - my table," she said in her pre­ attack on our homeland, " I should have made my more arrests. career, my success, my fami­ pared remarks. "And I back from the attack on our point more clear about what While Bush talked tough ly - I owe to America," he remember sitting in the win­ economy, back from the I meant," Bush told on the campaign trail and said. "In this country, it dow of the White House, attack on our way of life." Limbaugh. "What I meant chatted up his "good friend" doesn't make any difference watching as my husband walked on the lawn below. I Schwarzenegger was the was that this is not a conven­ Limbaugh, his supporters in where you were born ... knew he was wrestling with star of the show, but the tional war ... I probably New York highlighted the That's why I believe in this these agonizing decisions night was also a Bush family needed to be a little more compassionate side of his country, that's why I believe that would have such pro­ affair. In a last-minute addi­ articulate." conservative philosophy. in this party, and that's why I believe in this president." found consequences for so tion to the schedule, the 22- Democratic spokesman The podium lineup at many lives and for the future year-old twin Bush daugh­ Phil Singer said Bush has Madison Square Garden fea­ During an earlier visit to of our world." ters, Jenna and Barbara, took "gone from mission accom­ tured two of the nation's a New York firehouse, on the role of introducing plished to mission miscalcu­ most popular Republicans - Schwarzenegger displayed SEPTEMBER 3, 2004 THE SANDSPUR -HOLT NEWS

t&rri/ easri/ First, on behalf of the fac­ administrators are already students about the benefits ulty and staff of the preparing for the possibility of higher education. Hamilton Holt School, I of an unprecedented second According to the Bureau of want to thank the staff of The hurricane in the first few Labor Statistics, an obvious Sandspur for providing us weeks of the semester. benefit is the impact on earn­ space in their publication. There are not many good ings. Whereas the average Communicating with stu­ things to say about a hurri­ high school graduate earns dents who live off campus, cane. But hurricanes and $29,800 annually, graduates and who often work during other unexpected events do with bachelor's degrees earn the day, can be a challenge. remind us that we can't let around $48,896. And indi­ short term emergencies dis­ viduals with a master's photo-/ BRIAN HERNANDEZ The Sandspur will become an FORECASTING A BRIGHT FUTURE: Dean of the Hamilton important way for us to tract us from longer term degree earn around $56,494. Hoit School Dr. Robert Smither. reach out to our students goals. We need tg handle This year the Holt School and to hear from them as our emergency, then get is doing a special outreach to al studies, and business, beyond. Whether you are well. back on the path of accom­ all Rollins College students Your Holt School advisor working toward a BA, MA, can direct you where to find better job, or more satisfying Communicating with plishing what we set out to regarding graduate educa­ students wasn't the only do. Many of you are well tion. If you are thinking information on any of these, life in general, I hope you challenge we faced this year, aware of this, of course, hav­ about an advanced degree, I All of us are hoping that won't let today's emergency however. Hurricane Charley ing decided that no hurri- encourage you to consider Hurricane Frances passes us deter you from your larger delayed classes and left cane-nor anything else-is the College's fine graduate by. But if she doesn't, we goal. many people with damaged going keep you from earning programs in human know that Frances will end I wish you every success this homes followed by days your degree. resources, education, coun­ up being just another of semester. without power, telephone, or At open houses and seling, corporate communi­ those emergencies that we Bob Smither water. As I write this, college other events, I often talk to cation and technology, liber- must manage then move Dean Career Makeover..-No Surgery Required • Looking for By taking advantage of mer homemaker who dren and being a part of Career Services, Holt stu­ enrolled in the Holt school to their education. I am confi­ timely career dents have actually achieved finally achieve her dream of dent that this experience will advice? Then turn dramatic change and growth becoming a children's thera­ help me as I continue to without setting foot into a pist A close-up shot reveals grow professionally!" to the Holt News plastic surgeon's office! This a significant lack of self con­ Here is Pam's Makeover career coach. kind of "makeover" begins fidence and some self doubt! testimonial: "I could not with education regarding When she started this jour­ have attained what I have, by Marian Cacciatore the job search process. It ney several years ago, her educationally or career/job- columnist includes gaining confidence quote was, "I am not sure wise, Without Rollins!! Currently the theme of by obtaining and then quan­ that I will be able to do this, While my parents are my primetime "makeovers" tifying related experience. It but I want to try!" During "rocks," Rollins is the "wind appears to have captured the is a process of clarifying how her undergraduate years, beneath my wings." My imagination of the public. skills can transfer into new she worked as a Crossing career makeover began The results often seem unbe­ realms and add value! Each Guard and school cafeteria when Marian "took me photo / MARIAN CACCIATORE lievable! Yet, these step is "tailor- made" to each worker to make ends meet. under her wing" and YOUR CAREER COACH: Hamilton Holt School Career makeovers appear to be individual student and Ultimately, though, she worked with me on all Counselor Marian Cacciatore. beyond the reach of many focuses on those areas that knew that she needed to fronts. She stood with me "ordinary residents " of need the most attention. obtain work in her field of every painful inch of the Is the idea of a Career Central Florida. However, We guarantee that the interest to make her dream a way. I learned how to write Makeover appealing to you? did you know that Career Career Makeovers can be reality! This desire prompt­ a resume targeted to a partic­ What's stopping you? Call to Makeovers are being just as dramatic as the prime ed her to take advantage of ular audience, how to mar­ schedule your appointment achieved on a regular basis time series! Take Pam Ford Hamilton Holt Career ket and project myself at with the Career Coach today. at the Hamilton Holt Career for example: Her "before" Services. interviews, how to network It is a chance to make a dif­ Services? It's true! picture shows Pam as a for- After working with through informational inter­ ference without a scalpel! Career Services during her views, and how not to lose Guaranteed! undergrad years, her hope when I got a rejection Do you have a question "photo" looks very different letter! Thanks to Marian's for the Career Coach? We today! She is absolutely coaching, I am utilizing my will answer one question in beaming! After graduating education and skills on a each issue of Holt News. summa cum laude from the daily basis, and enjoying it Send your question to: Holt School last May, she is immensely! " "Ask the Career Coach," beginning the Masters of Today Pam is confident Marian Cacciatore at: Counseling Program this that her Career Dream is [email protected] SELECT 3 SPECIAL fall. . She has transitioned now easily within reach. To Marian promises that out of her part-time posi­ her, the makeover has been questions not answered in ^ 75 ty Yasmin (teg $110°°) tions into a paraprofession- both dramatic and fulfilling! the column will be answered al educator's role within an "I truly have experienced a on an individual basis! Choose one front each category: Orange County classroom. It Career Makeover! Thanks so Appointments can be made is a step closer to realizing L Eyebrow wax or trireadiii^ much for guiding me via email or phone (407 -646- her ultimate career goal. "I through the tedious journey; 2232). II. Halt le£ wax or arm wax love working with the chil­ it is paying off!' III. Bikini wax or mini facial Upgrades - Brazilian orjull leg uxxx, or 1 hour facial - add $25. Fall Calendar Ask about our permanent make-up. General Meeting - CSS170 September 13 - 5:30 p.m. Gift Certificates available. Community Meet & Greet Beginning September 27 General Meeting - CSS170 October 4 - 5:30 p.m. 995 S. Orlando Ave Fall Family Festival October 16 Winter Park, FL 407.740.0877 Dr Duncan at Holt Assembly. October 20 - 6 p.m. General Meeting - CSS170 Novermber 1 - 5:30 p.m. SEPTEMBER 3,2004 HOLT NFWS THE SANDSPUR Educating and Leading by Example • Holt Spotlight: degree. I always regretted not school violence. With the polhH- even think they had pencils backConvention Chair this year so Department of having more of a 'college experi- cal campaigns, I'm exploring then this event is my responsibility ence' and when I returned for the rhetoric and issues related You're an instructor in both and so far this year, I have Communications my last degree (Ph.D. at FSU) I to being a critical consumer of the Holt Undergraduate and worked hundreds of volunteer Professor, Dr. Sue really took advantage of all that media. All of this stuff is very Graduate Communication hours on this. Fortunately, I the college had to offer. I joined fascinating to me. programs - do you have a have created a convention team Easton. clubs, attended lectures and You've mentioned that you particular course that you (see answer above) and that by Brian Hernandez sporting events, and really saw worked for many years in enjoy teaching more? makes the job so much easier to production manager the difference of a college experi- the corporate sector, what I really enjoy all of the classes I accomplish. This is a great con­ ence when I was more involved, were your experiences like? teach, but I'm proud of the vention for faculty and students Whether you've taken a Even though I was old enough I held several management posi- online courses I've developed. Iand several of our students will gander at their website, to be the mother of everyone in tions in GE in the aerospace think it gives Holt students an be presenting this year. Three of browsed through their class, I made wonderful option for a our students are presenting offices on the first floor of friends of all ages from unique style papers and have been nominat­ the Cornell Social Sciences around the world. of learning ed for awards, lo learn more, go building, or enrolled in one What led you into and I've spent to httpili'www.flcom.org of their many course offer­ the communications a lot of time You come in contact daily ings, it's clear that the Rollins field? Where you a working on with adult students experi­ College Department of chatty child? Or just the instruc­ encing many of the same Communication is staffed by curious about human tional design difficulties that you may a talented group of instruc­ interaction? to make these have faced while an under- tors. In this first edition of J think communication classes chal­ grad... what advice do you the Holt Spotlight, we narrow is at the heart of human lenging and have for those struggling our sights on a member of experience and relation­ meaningful.lt with completing their this distinguished faculty ships. Originally, I requires a degree? whose interests and experi­ became interested in the very different As trite as it might sound, don't ences have helped shape the field through my work set of skills on give up. Just keep taking cours­ educational goals of Holt in organizational devel­ photo / BRIAN HERNANDEZ my part and es each semester and eventually students in both the under­ opment and human MULTILEVEL MENTOR: Dr. Sue Easton helps make I'm continu­ you will see the light at the end graduate and graduate lev­ resource development. the Hoit Community so unique. ally research­ of the tunnel. When I was con­ els: Dr. Sue Easton. As a manager I realized ing ways to sidering going back for my Having joined the the impact of communication division. Because I had a teach­ make these classes better. Ph.D. I was feeling discouraged Cornmunications Department on morale and productivity. ing background, I started in the You're also an internation­ and told my friend, "III be 50 in 2001, Dr. Easton has Later in my consulting busi­ training department and ally recognized expert on years old before I get my Ph.D." taught a variety of courses. ness, I spent most of my time trained ex-military instructors group dynamics and works and she said, "so how old will But in addition to her skills helping people develop stronger on instructional design and teams - What do see are the you be if you don't get it?" In as an instructor, Dr. Easton communication skills and presentation techniques. As you most effective aspects of a other words, time marches on - has worked tirelessly to worked to develop systems might imagine this was a male successful group? Have you you can make the most of it, or serve as a mentor and advi­ within companies so that people dominated organization and I been able to adapt that phi­ let it slip by - it's up to you. sor to several student organ­ could be heard more effectively. was often the only woman in losophy in your own life? You are also serving as the izations, all with the hope of As a result, I saw people become the room. It was very common I think clarifying expectations faculty advisor to the developing a sense of com­ more confident as they recog­ for newcomers to assume 7 was and creating the right structure HHSGA, why did you want munity amongst the Holt nized greater choices in their the secretary and ask me to get are very important. Most teams to do that when you appear program and its diverse stu­ lives. them coffee or take notes in the need to establish trust before to have such a busy sched­ dent body. And yes, I was a talkative child. meeting. Additionally, women they can work well together, ule? A leader and teacher My mother often reminds me had to be careful not to talk and this happens most often by J have been at Rollins for three both in the classroom and in that my report cards frequently about their family or to hang consistently meeting commit­ years and I've noticed thai Holt the corporate world, Dr. said, "Susie is a very bright pictures on their desks if they ments. I use a team approach students often seem to lack a Easton represents the Rollins child, but she would do much wanted to be taken seriously. It whenever I can and always sense of community. It's hard to College Ethos of Fiat Lux better if she could control her was a wonderful place to learn start with a meeting to clarify make this happen when you throughout all of her talking in class." skillful communication strate­ what we hope to accomplish and come from work, go to class ami endeavors. In this exclusive Where there any experi­ gies for being treated as an hoiv we will divide up our work then go home. There art- Holt News interview, we ences during your child­ equal. and coordinate. We even did many opportunities that stu­ learn a little more about the hood or young adult stages As an educator what have this when planning my daugh­ dents are not awtan 'teh person behind the successful when your interest in com­ you been impressed with ter's wedding. could make their college experi­ reputation, and how the munications was peaked or most from your students? What do you enjoy doing in ence so much richer lolt challenges in her life can even challenged? Are the personalities and or your free time? Do you have school is an an: serve as an inspiration to I think I am constantly in a work ethics in students a passion you indulge in networking and meeting people students and goal seekers of state of learning, and that it today the same as when you often? who can change your life. We all ages. seems to be a continuous spiral. were attending undergradu­ J do a lot of volunteer zvork and need to find a better way to con­ nect zuith each other and create I understand that you For example, this summer while ate classes? I like to play golf and racquet- a sense of belonging. I hope to earned your undergraduate working on a book that I'm I am most impressed with stu­ ball. I also like to travel and try help the HHSGA make big and graduate degrees in writing with Wally Schmidt on dents who are sincere and to take one international trip strides this year in improving New York, is that where you intercultural communication enthusiastic and zuant to get the each year. I've found a passion the sense of community and are originally from? for international business, I most they can out of their class. in traveling solo because of the have learned so much beyond I often develop close friendships experiences that emerge from increasing communication. Yes, I was born in Syracuse. I Hopefully with your help The the stereotypical communica­ with my students that are built being on your own in a foreign moved to FL about 18 years ago. Sandspur we will have an tion issues. As I research how on mutual respect and a desire place. I always make friends To earn my BA, I graduated impact. Auburn Community College multicultural groups work in to work together on something with strangers and get to know and then transferred to the global organizations, it extends meaningful. I also like students the local culture much better Tell us about your family? State University of New York at my research on virtual teams. It who share feedback and nezv that way. I guess my family is my greatest Oswego. It took me seven years also impacts my thinking about information with me. I have I understand that you are joy. All three of my kids gradu­ to get my BA. After teaching the political and social issues of several students that send me arranging an upcoming ated from Rollins last spring - and then working as a manager culture and how that affects articles, quotes, or candid com­ conununications seminar - my son got his BA in Economics, one of my daugh­ for GE, I returned to college for working together. The more I ments that enrich my clas: can you explain what it is ters got her Masters in my Masters at Syracuse learn, the stronger my desire is also like to work outside of class about, where it will be held Corporate Communication and University. My college experi­ to read and learn more. I've also with my students on extra-cur­ and how interested parties Technology and my youngest ences were similar to many been doing research that ricular projects and activities. can find out more about it? daughter got her BA in extends my background in Brian, it was too long ago to this is the Florida Holt students - I was a single Education. I also have a mother with three children and small groups and work teams remember zvhat personalities or CommunicaHon Convert Hon work ethics were like when I which will be held this October peekapoo (dog) named Magic a full time job while I went to and explores the group dynam­ who is very special. college nights to finish my ics of bullying, gangs and was an undergraduate. I don't 14-16. I'm the 1st VP and SEPTEMBER 3, 2004 THE SANDSPUR f£AWR£S The Guinness Challenge School Spirit Like a real community, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 During the • According to people in subdivisions left formed DJ services whenev­ whole event, the national tests, the confines of their four er he could. He now works station is taking an Rollins College is walls to barbeque in their for the Upward Bound pro­ "open door" front yards and share their gram on campus, a program approach, inviting severely lacking is food with neighbors before it aimed at helping low anyone and every­ supportive spirit. spoiled. For those few days, income, first generation col­ one who is interest­ neighbors were not lege students, but jumped on ed to come down by Karina Mc Cabe strangers anymore. Yet, it is the chance to help out and volunteer, features editor now a mere fortnight later, WPRK. watch, or just learn According to the and Hurricane Charley is Since the idea first came more about WPRK. National Survey of Student just a memory recalled by about last year, Plotkins has "We are gonna the odd fallen tree waiting to been training and preparing need all the help Engagement (NSSE), Rollins College is severely lacking in be cleared or the blue sheet himself for the grueling time we can get," roof coverings that stand Moshell said. The community support. In fact, he will have to stay awake to where tiles had been break the record. He has station is expecting out of all of the liberal arts photo / 1'10HOURS.ORG knocked off. Now, been regularly doing yoga, to have anywhere GUINNESS BOOK OF RECORDS: institutions surveyed, become a vegetarian to from 20-30 people WPRK DJ Dave Plotkins, hopes,to be Rollins is only ranked at the Hurricane Frances is improve his health, and even in the studio at all mentioned in this prestigious book for fifteenth percentile for prepped to wreak havoc on has his own marathon times to help with broadcasting a 110-hour live show in "Supportive Campus Orlando this weekend. instructor for the mental everything from September. Community/ which means It's true that most stu­ aspects of sleep deprivation. keeping time, to place constantly throughout that 85 percent of liberal arts dents were not on campus The studio itself is also operating cameras, to simply the whole broadcast. The list colleges are more compas­ when Charley hit; nonethe­ being transformed to suit keeping Plotkins awake. includes, among other sionate and welcoming. less, for those who were here Plotkins needs, with every­ The amount of rules that the things, over 30 live bands, Considering that Rollins (Residential Life staff, facul­ thing from the comforts of Guiness Book of World interviews with prominent is a multicultural campus ty members, and Peer home to his very own show­ Records has for this event is politicians, local media stars, that upholds high academic Mentors among others) and er in the studio, as well as extensive and detailed, and musicians, and entertainers, standards, why do we have for members of the Winter moving the studio to a big­ people are needed to help at and other outside events and this abysmally low grade for Park community in general, ger room to avoid claustro­ all times to make things competitions. social support? More impor­ who have now returned to phobia. come together. Among some of the peo­ tantly, will this trend contin­ their everyday, privatized This event isn't just "It'll be interesting to see ple to look out for would be ue or is this new generation life, this begs a much larger Plotkins, though. He's just what happens. I mean, the creators of the cartoon of presidential leadership question: what exactly will it the ringleader. what's [Dave] going to be Homestar Runner, the lead­ the change that Rollins take to create a lasting, nur­ "We are hoping that like after 3 or 4 days?," ers of the Democratic and needs to lead the college turing, supportive commu­ everyone will be involved," Moshell said. "Nobody real­ Republican National towards a more positive, nity rather than just one that Selena Moshell, the station's ly knows." Conventions, local celebri­ supportive future? supports each other during a local music director, said. The marathon will start ties like Wendi Chioji, and On the other hand, will it tragic event? "There's a lot of things that at 9 a.m. on September 6 and many more. take another hurricane to In this highly privatized people don't know about will end at 11 p.m. on "We've got a lot of big bring this community society, there is a weak sense WPRK, and I hope this event September 10. Events and surprises, that's for sure," together? Two weeks ago, of community and social will bring it all to life." special segments will take Plotkins said. Hurricane Charley directed support, interaction is a lot of its might onto Winter scarce, and relationships are Park a couple of weeks ago, usually formal or superficial. devastating a great deal of However, during tragic FUTON PL the town's infrastructure. events such as the terrorist www.futonplanet.co However, the town's inhabi­ attacks of 9/11, or even the tants banded together to blackout in New York, com­ clear trees and share their munities form strong, uni­ resources with those whose fied ties and help each other. Faskm Square 4801 E. Colonial Dr. •••••^•mmpm:i Man FUTON PL«HET power had gone out. Why, as a society, do we £ CdcniaS Dr. «T. S0- (407)447.0638 Rollins President Dr. need to wait for such events Lewis M. Duncan remarked, to occur in order to be more Upgraded futon as low as "I was impressed by the supportive? Is this what it remarkable sense of commu­ will take for Rollins to nity—to pitch in and work become a more supportive together/7 community?

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(Expfn* 9/17/2004) ,s 9m/2004) (Expires 9/17/2004) SEPTEMBER 3, 2004 FEATURES THE SANDSPUR Rollins is for the "Smart Kids" • New national disagree/ or "how would go into a good tests prove that you rate variable X of your education. In school/' ("excellent" and terms of the test, Rollins College "poor" being the extreme- engagement ranks near the top end answers for the latter seems to be a, question) variety of ques­ "catch word for in academics. tions to simple yes-and-no everything that questions, the test offers a by Ike Saunders should be done staff reporter subjective insight into the to have a good school and its workings from education." Seniors across the a student's perspective. Depending United States of America are George Kuh created the on the "type" of well aware of the U.S. News test and sends it out to the school that a col­ and World Report's yearly colleges to administer to stu­ lege is deter­ report on colleges across the dents. Colleges are not mines the cate­ nation. Statistics and factual required take the NSSE, but gory under information ranging from Rollins has participated in which it is placed the acreage the college spans the survey since 2001, when in terms of result to faculty-to-student ratio the test originally came out. comparison. keep soon-to-be college Dr. Hoyt Edge is Associate Rollins has been freshmen abreast on issues Dean of Faculty at Rollins deemed a mas­ important to them in decid­ College. An interview with ter's school, not a ing where to apply and Dr. Edge has offered a better classical liberal attend. Significant within understanding of the test, arts school. this substantial amalgama­ how Rollins rates on the test, Classical liberal tion of percentages, num­ and a professional opinion art schools seem bers, and scores are the on the role the test plays to be in lesser tables ranking the schools, with our institution as a urban locations comparing schools that offer whole. and offer a more photo / LARA BUESO DR. HOYT EDGE: Associate Dean of the Faculty. similar degrees, that are in "What NSSE does is ask strict liberal arts the same region, and so on very specific questions," education. When looking to schools in the nation, rank­ should have an effect on the and so forth; says Dr. Edge. "It's a survey the results, none of the indi­ ing above the 97th percentile academic experience. So On the horizon lies a of student opinion that asks vidual schools' results are in that category. how many professors have potentially better alternative them about their own educa­ made public; each institution Consistently, for synthesiz­ PhD's? How small are your to the U.S. News and World tional experience. And that's only receives its results in ing ideas, analyzing infor­ classes? How many of the Report college report. NSSE, about as direct feedback as addition tp an overall com­ mation, the number of pack­ alumni give money?" The or the National Survey of you can get." In allowing the parison to schools in their ets and books students get hope is that seniors in high Student Engagement, is a students to offer .up .their same category as well as on per class, and numerous school will see the value in nationally-administered test personal takes and opinions the national level. other areas of class activity, this more dynamic survey. that allows schools to survey on their school, it gives Dr. Edge disclosed some Rollins is three standard Furthermore, there's no entering and exiting stu­ results pertinent to experi­ of the results to Peer deviations above the nation­ reason to think that NSSE dents in regard to their col­ ences and activities they Mentors in regard to how we al average. isn't valid. "One of the things lege experience. Ranging engage in at school. Dr. Edge stand in comparison to other And what does Dr. Edge that has happened is the par­ from the "on a scale from argues that experiences they schools across the nation. have to say in observance of ticipation rate has gone up, one to five, five being strong­ ought to have and activities Rollins students write more this information? especially compared to 2001, ly agree, one being strongly they ought to engage in all papers than nearly all "The typical story that so we have more confidence we tell about ourselves is in the results." The colleges that this is a school that is can also use the test to their €> AIRBRUSH TANNING more concerned about social advantage. "We've just life and we aren't academi­ begun a comparison © STAND UP TANNING cally concerned...When you between 2002 and 2004, and look at the data, that view we have gotten better on TURBO TANNING doesn't seem to be correct. some areas that we were The data suggests to us that weaker in. This gives us a ©WAXING we really are a first rate aca­ handle on what Rollins can demic school." It seems that do to create a better academ­ our point of view, however, ic experience." is understating of our quali­ Few students would ty and excellence. Dr. Edge continue to attend a college 501 N. Orlando Ave sees faculty and students unsuitable to their needs or $15 alike telling themselves this desires. We clearly have stu­ Winter Park story, and "what it means is dents returning for their sec­ that we don't recognize how ond, third, fourth years (and Airbrush good we are. And we don't yes, even others are on (IN THE K-MART ffirst time} do everything well, but longer plans), so Rollins Shopping Center) when you start looking at must be doing something these general categories, we right along the way. Don't Unlimited score very, very well." second-guess your decision Due to the nature of this in attending Rollins. month test and its being far more "I think the NSSE data 407.628.tann subjective point of view indicates we should think of $29 coming from the horse's ourselves as being an institu­ be combined w/ any other offers] mouth directly (so to speak), tion that is first-rate in terms there's the potential that the of academic challenge and U.S. News and World Report that we teach them the skills will soon become obsolete. of the liberal arts in an excel­ tan310.com uy One Tan "NSSE surveys different lent way. In other words, Get One things than the U.S. News they're getting a good educa­ and World Report," argues Dr. tion here, and they ought to Edge. "The U.S. News and be proud of Rollins and what World Report looks at public they're doing." fany bed\ information that indirectly SEPTEMBER 3, 2004 ITHE SANDSPUR reATVRts Pfn*p Iff# CPXb: HDTV), you can still pimp • Rollins out your room. students: make There is quite an array of what is considered cool, .«»f -* *»; your dorm room i ** although a few Rollins stu­ go from drab dents have been putting n«?pi to fab! their own exclusive touches 3P= uge on their rooms. Freshman by Mo Coffey Austin Connors has infused staff reporter his unique style into his Would you want to live Pinehurst room. He blended onget^ for nine months in a prison? a Woodstock feel with his At first glance, your dorm love for SpongeBob room might have sent you SquarePants. The result? reaching for some Prozac. Tie-dyed bedding with Rest assured that there are SpongeBob TV and carpet. ways to make your room It works, trust me. photo / CORA HARDIN SPONGEBOB GOES RETRO: First year student, Austin more like home. Mallory Masters has Connors, tries a very different look for his Pinehurst room. The economy might not decorated her Sutton Place be in the best shape, but apartment so that you'd someone forgot to tell the think you were walking into students and parents who a trendy Ritz. Her trick? spent $1.3 billion on dorm Expanding on a Shabby Chic furnishings in 2003, accord­ base. The outcome is a great ing to The National Retail mix of custom-made bed­ Federation. Average stu­ ding and numerous pillows dents, reportedly, spent adorning the bed, vintage $319. According to my cal­ Audrey Hepburn posters culations, all that the aver­ gracing the walls, and age student must have matching bathroom towels, bought was a TV, DVD play­ soaps and shower curtain. er, and a few towels and Keep in mind that planned on doing without uniqueness is key to making sheets, lights and a phone. your room cool. 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PIERCE NEINKEN CHRISSY CARDINELL YADHIRA GALDON President MATT GODOFF SON HO Vice - President Council of Leaders College Governance Comptroller President Chair Get involved with S.G.A. and look for upcoming Senate Elections! SEPTEMBER 3, 2004 feATURCS THE SANDSPUR

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DRINK IT UP: Your case, but for those of us mom always told you to eat that do not have access to your fruits and vegetables. our parents credit cards, Make her happy: drink them. Make your own trust funds, etc.. here are a smoothies with yogurt, fruit, few ways to save some cash and ice. While you can still when decorating your dorm get an awesome Strawberry Banana smoothie from Miss room or apartment. 1. Thrift Stores - Places Mae in The Grille, with your photo / G00GLE.COM own smoothie maker the such as Goodwill and the a price that fits the item. ingredient options are end­ less. Mix it up with The Salvation r)rmy Store have a ton of used Decorate for Functionality. "Dorm Smoothie Margarita Maker furniture such as futons and sofas. You rooms are usually no bigger than your bath­ photo / WALMART.COM from target.com, $34.99. could probably pick up one of these for room was at home, so decorate accordingly LET THERE BE LIGHT: around $50 to $100. — do what you can to maximize your space. Much to the disappointment Z. Consignment Stores - These stores 1. Lofting - This is a great way to free of those students looking to often have many one-of-a-kind items that up space is by lofting your bed. This will set the mood in their rooms, dimmer switches cannot be will make your living space unique and often give you room to put a desk and a installed in dorms. Instead, interesting. New consignment stores are dresser underneath it. or even your room­ turn off those eye-sore fluo­ opening up everyday all over the country. mates bed. rescent lights that no one looks good under. Plug in a 3. Websites - Ebay.com. Overstock.com . Z. Closet Storage - "Dorm closets are colorful burst of sun with the and many others have furniture, bedding, often cramped and don't hold what your No Boundaries 5-Light and home decorations for much less than closet at home probably did. "Purchase shoe Multi-Colored Floor Lamp from walmart.com, $19.92. retail cost. holders, belt holders, etc. that can hang Use GE Reveal light bulbs- H. Department Store Clearance/Sales - from your closet racks and still conserve photo / WALMART.COM they simulate true sunlight Check every so often at your local depart­ space. ing? Why not wake up to a ment stores for huge markdowns particu­ Artwork How can a room be "pimp" more pleasant face on the larly after major holidays and a few weeks without any color? wall. Hang up posters of Johnny, Angelina, or Britney. after school has started. I. Frame posters - to keep your room Also available are great vin­ 5. Garage Sales - Although many of the from looking like a typical dorm. tage and art posters. Try items here have a lot of wear and tear, you Z. Photographs - to remind you of home Posterplanet.net (posters run between $5.95 and 12.95). can usually negotiate with the sellers to get or to display your talent! photo/ART.COM Executive Board

nart f°xes v n Safe! VICTORIA PALACE CHRIS RICHARDS Cat McConnell LIZZY SILVERIO LARA BUESO Public Relations Chair Cultual Action Community Service Chief of Staff Director of Collegiate Relations Committee Chair Council of Leaders: First Meeting at 8:00p.m. on September 8, 2004 in the Galloway Room Mandatory for all Presidents and Treasurers SEPTEMBER 3, 2004 THE SANDSPUR £nt&Hainntcnl Rollins Idol Heats Up Down Under • Annual fresh­ man talent show

When the afternoon temperatures peak in the 100sr proves to be a hit walking across campus can feel like torture. Thankfully, with mass crowd this week's Hot Spot may offer some relief from the heat. Rainbow Sno-Cones, located on Corrine Drive (near and audience sup­ Fashion Square Mall and Baldwin Park), is an icy oasis port. from the smoldering Florida sun. The tiny stand is no big­ ger than your average freshman's dorm room, but you by Lara Bueso entertanment editor know what they say about good things coming in small packages. It's tucked away in a strip of small shops, so Imagine a constant and drive slowly down Corrine to make sure you don't miss consistent clapping beat, an this diamond in the rough. overcrowded Down Under, The store is run by Bob Homer, who has owned and bright lights flashing, a operated the small family establishment for the last 10 comedian calling himself years. He took it over after the previous owners, two sis­ "weird" in an eerie voice and ters from New Orleans, moved back to there hometown. attempting to sing, brave Walk up to the window and Homer will greet you as freshman students singing, you examine the list of flavors posted on the outside wall. playing guitars, and pianos, But beware; this place is not for the indecisive. With over and four Rollins student 55 flavors to choose from, and the option of combining any judges taking it all in. That of them, the selection is practically endless. Are you brave was the Rollins Idol talent enough to try "Tiger's Blood" or will you just stick with how hosted by the Student "Cherry?" What about Margarita, Pink Lemonade, Rock n Government Association on Roll, or Wedding Cake? If you don't want to commit to an Monday, August 23. unfamiliar flavor, just ask to try a sample first. You're sure Four students were ran­ to find one that'll keep you coming back for more. domly chosen from the audi­ photo / CORA HARDIN For those calorie conscious students there's a sugar free ence to judge the event, and SHOOP SHOOP: Shannon Ryan, '08, the first place winner of menu offering less exciting (but still delicious) flavors give a cold ambiguous stare the talent show, rehearses a Betty Everett song, The Shoop including strawberry, orange-pineapple, and grape. at the performers, minus the Shoop Song. • After you name your poison, Homer flips the switch horrible comments that original written songs by crowd, everyone laughed, on the sno-cone machine which transforms a big block of Simon from American Idol students, Jeff Buckley - then clapped and she kept ice into a cup full of airy snow shavings. This is what sep­ would normally include. Hallelujah, and more. on singing. arates Rainbow Sno-Cones from the rest. They serve what Eric O'Shea was again cho­ But the crowd was "I was scared to death, I are known as "authentic New Orleans style snowballs." sen as the comedian for in blown away when first place usually don't sing in front of Traditional snow cones use crunchy ice chips, but Homer's between performances. The winner Shannon Ryan sang my peers. I sing to old and shaven ice packs like real snow and holds in the flavor. He crowd was never silent, as he the "The Shoop Shoop Song" young people! Actually, my even layers the syrup and ice to ensure evenly distributed joked about students in the by Betty Everett. SHannon parents tricked me into sign- flavor from the first bite to the last. Then he serves them audience and their laughs, has been singing since she ing up for the event. When in overflowing Styrofoam cups. reactions (Pube girl), Mike was able to talk! In high we got to the talent show Word to the wise, don't wear your favorite shirt. These Dalto and his dreds, and school she began to narrow table in the down under dur­ piled high cones require skill to eat and spillage is almost even himself. We've learned her focus on classical music. ing orientation, they kind of inevitable. Above all do not attempt to eat one while driv­ that the remedy for a great Some cute black heels, in looked at me and smiled, ing. comedian is one that is able combination with a tight and thus influenced me to With so many possibilities to choose from, chances are put himself down, making black skirt, and don't forget a sign up," Shannon said. you'll want to make some return visits. But don't worry; fun of his lack of dates, Despite the hesitation this addiction is a cheap one. The prices range from a mere women experience, and tiny and the fear, she gave an out­ $1.00 to $2.25, so you won't have to spend all your "book "I was scared to body. The crowd and Eric standing performance. And money." reminisced together about death, I usually don't the audience's reaction solid­ Rainbow Sno-Cones is open everyday, but the hours singing to our groceries as ified her win. children, the evil stare mom sing in front of my vary a little. Tuesday- The competition fea­ RAINBOW gave us all, and even a talk peers. I sing to old Saturday ifs open from tured about 10 performanc­ about private parts. SNO-CONE 12 p.m. to 7 p.m., while and young people, es, all striving to be awarded Sundays' hours are 12 But then the real event the $200 Spa pack for first p.m. to 6 p.m. and but not in public. began. Fearless freshman prize, or $30 gift certificate to Mondays' are 2 p.m. to 6 Actually my parents (notice the alliteration) Downeast for second and p.m. We highly recom­ timidly walked on stage to tricked me into sign­ third place prizes. SGA also mended you stop by for a woo the crowd and the ing Up for the event." brought a very dear person super quick, super cheap, judges and showcase their super yummy treat. to all members of Rollins out talent. It began with on stage for her 50 birthday. photo / JESSICA ESTES Caroline who eventu­ Mae! The night began with a MARGARITA: Imagine 55 fla­ ally won second place, and vors! What shall one do? Shannon Ryan Happy Birthday ballad by her ballad of Jewel, "Who the audience, and ended Will Save Your Soul". She with Eric O'Shea's comedic came out in what seemed to Rollins Idol Winner BY JESSICA ESTES rendition love songs. be shy,. but quickly "You don't realize how unleashed on the crowd and powerful voice are all the hard it is to jump on stage ended with a bang. The Rainbow Sno-Cone elements needed to win first and perform as a freshman audience was hollering, prize. in front of all your peers," clapping, and nodding their As she sang, the crowd Kim Hartman said. "But I heads. Performers ranged Buy any one sno-cone and get one free! chanted back "if you want to can tell you it was a blast to from singing music by know if he loves you so - it's watch from the audience." Yellowcard - Ocean Avenue, in his kiss". She proved her Eric played Greenday - Time Bring this coupon in to receive your sno-cone talent when the cd skipped of Your Life on the guitar in the middle of the chorus. with last minute singer Mike She kept going, said "oops Expires: 9/30/041 Dalto and still won third, the cd skipped" to the SEPTEMBER 3, 2004 ft t 4* t a I n Hi z ft I THE SANDSPUR Where's Your Addicted to Livestrong Rollins? the Si mpsons? | What your wrist to protect against the influ­ • Not the old car­ says about your ences of the Evil Eye. You don't need to practice toon Simpsons, personality and Kabbalah or even appreciate but the Reality TV charity support. its depth to wear the string like Esther (a.k.a. Madonna). star Simpsons, by Mo Coffey One would think, though, staff reporter namely Ashlee. that a religion getting its fif­ You are what you wear. teen minutes of fame thanks by Jessica Combs asst. features editor This all too shallow view to famous faces would have shouldn't be taken literally; something other than a wool Her true fans know her however, what's on some­ string as a symbol. I guess as "Cecilia" from 7th Heaven one's wrist might give you a less can be more. and others might remember glimpse into who he or she is So next time you breeze her stint as a dancer for her and what he or she believes. by Tiffany & Co. or the sister's tour. But now, with Long gone are the days Skagen watch store, think her new album and an end of the Legally Blonde about investing in wrist gear to her own reality show, Tiffany & Co. heart bracelet. that makes a positive state­ Ashlee is truly soaking up This once trendy accessory ment. the limelight. Who would has been replaced by effects have known that being the with a little more meaning. WHERE TO GET YOUR sister of a star, mixed with For those wishing to WRIST GEAR: some teenage drama and her photo/ TVTOME.COM express their support for Live Strong Band, famous green Converse shoes, were all the elements IN THE SHADOWS?: Must be difficult to get a record deal just good causes, there are limit­ http://shop.store.yahoo.com/ because the older sister actually has singing talents. less companies willing to penncyclebuy/niliba.html, needed to make another hit add some bling to your wrist $1.00 MTV reality show? aren't amazing, but nonethe­ and talks about how nice it is for a small price. The Bracelet from Until The show, which was less the songs are catchy. So to come home to someone After return to campus There's a Cure, used as publicity for her catchy in fact, that they rock­ who loves her just the way this semester,' numerous www.until.org, $15.00- album, made Ashlee eted her up to the number she is. The second single Rollins students could be $400.00 Simpson a household name. one spot on Billboard's Top entitled "Shadow," is about seen wearing yellow bands Kabbalah Red String, Watched by over 50 million 200 Album Chart during the Jessica. She sings about her on their wrists. What were www.kabbalah.com, $26.00 viewers weekly, The Ashlee album's debut week. family, finding herself, and Autobiography, which has of course, living in the shad­ they? Live Strong Bands, Simpson Show followed been described as more ow of her ultra-famous sis­ which support the Lance Ashlee around on the daily punk, rock-inspired, and ter. Many songs are less Armstrong Foundation for errands made while making than memorable but each the fight against cancer. The an album. We see her work- edgy than her sister's track has its own lure to bands have already raised ing in the recording studio, albums, has proved to listen- writing songs on mountains, ers that Ashlee, in fact, is no keep the Ashlee fans over $5 million, and have amused. been worn by everyone from in the office with the presi­ Jessica. This of course, is After all this, I can't Senator John Kerry to the dent of her record label, and exactly what she-wants. lie...I watched the show, I cast of the O.C. They've at home acting like a normal, Some might recognize annoying teenager. She's bought the album, and yes, I become so popular that the title track as the theme late to all her meetings, do sing along. If s just anoth­ they're on back order for song from The Ashlee always wears the same Simpson Show. Ifs consider­ er pop-punk album with months. Philanthropy never shoes, and seems all-togeth- ably one of the best songs on more pop-punk songs for all goes out of style, so if you're photo/YAHOO.COM unprof essional... three the album. The first single, of us closet pop-punk lovers. willing to spend a few dol­ LIVESTRONG: Truly for the er "Pieces of Me," is about her If you are too embarrassed to lars to fight cancer and look cancer society, or on the things you wouldn't think friend/makeout buy the album in stores, cool, go online and get on verge of just a hot trend? you'd find in someone in a buddy/aspiring singer, Ryan check it out on I-Tunes or lis­ the waiting list. star. One can only guess that Cabrera. Ashlee sings, "Ifs ten to it from those of us less Keeping with the trend she's trying to live up to her embarrassed who actually self-proclaimed reputation as if you know me better to fight diseases our genera­ than I ever knew myself," put it on our playlists. tion will bear the brunt of, as the rebellious, punk little the Until There's a Cure sister. foundation has introduced The last The Bracelet. Proceeds from episode wraps the bracelet go to HIV/AIDS up the album prevention and research. and shows the beginning of The thin cuff, unisex photo / UNTILORG bracelets are available in HIV/AIDS: Gold, silver and the endless copper, silver and gold. The copper, these are a large promotions statement they make is step up from yellow. and gigs that Ashlee will undeniable: I care about my perform in future. order to get While WWJD bands are her image out still worn by some, they are there. For mostly left to the late fans, the obvi­ nineties for the Christian ous next step is revival phase. In a wave of to go out and the new millennium, mystic buy the album. religions are now setting the The aver­ tone. Kabbalah, the oh-so- age listener trendy religion popularized will catch on to by Madonna, Britney, the fact that Ashton, and Demi, is also on photo / MAGOM.COM the lyrics KABBALAH: The source of the forefront of what's hot to _./i. Ap^n and photo/TVT0ME.COM wear on your wrist. A sim­ Kabbalah is the power of light axe p PIECES OF ME: Her hit song from the The Ashlee Simposon show, prompted ple red wool string promises not about religion. the voc s jans to bUy SQ manv a|Dums that Ashlee outsold her sister! SEPTEMBER 3, 2004 THE SANDSPUR & n t attainment Drugs, Love, Drama, and Letting Go

living in California who has somewhat strange life with | It's unique, it's been estranged from his no explanation of who he is new, it has Natalie family for years. Forced to or his relation to anyone. Portman, it's com­ confront old friends arid his Things are explained along father, Largeman is called the way, which adds to the ing of age without back to his home state of uncertainty of what is the apple pie and New Jersey because of the known and more important­ death of his mother. ly what Largeman really foreign beauty. This break from life for knows about himself. Largeman turns out to be a Upon returning to his by Adam Burton very eye-opening and life hometown, he meets old staff reporter changing experience that is friends that he hasn't seen In any ending there is a entertaining and thoughtful. since he left about 10 years ago. His friends never got photo / YAHOO.COM new beginning. Such is the An experience that starts LETTING GO: Natalie Portman acts as the catalyst in Zach out of town—never really case with the Scrubs star when he decides to stop tak­ Braff's life, exploring romance and love together to overcome did anything with their Zach Braff's new little gem, ing the numerous medica­ past battles. Garden State, an intriguing tions that have been pre­ lives. The only one who movie that he wrote, direct­ scribed for an unknown ail­ came close is a friend who from the past that is truly and flips his world upside ed and starred in that pres­ ment. invented silent Velcro and noteworthy is Mark (Peter down. Portman does an ents seemingly overdone The beginning of the sold the patent for millions. Sarsgaard), a gravedigger incredible job of conveying ideas with little twists and movie is rough, because it is But all he does is party and who is completely willing to this hope, and Braff does an turns. not quite apparent what is casually use drugs. The help out Largeman in any incredible job of conveying Braff plays Andrew going on. Viewers are state of Largeman's home­ way, even after the hiatus in the struggle of letting every­ Largeman, an aspiring actor forced into Largeman's town is what most people their friendship. thing you know go. hope they don't Admist the misery and This is essentially a com­ get stuck in. old faces, a beacon of hope ing of age story. Not the Ifs as if no one shines in the form of Sam, kind that America is used to, ever escaped played by the witty and where main characters use from high charming Natalie Portman. apple pies for pleasure, but school. Sam is the foil for Largeman, the transition to real adult However, leading a life that is more hood—finding a true sense taking a look at interesting than five other of self. Largeman's people combined, and ends Braff's attempt at movie­ life, it doesn't up being the perfect match making is astounding, espe­ seem as if he for him. cially taking in to considera­ has even Largeman spends the tion that this is his first ven­ escaped. He next few days in town ture. If Garden State is a pre­ doesn't seem becoming romantically view of what is to come from any happier. involved with Sam. Braff, then everyone should He's "Jersey's The love story is really keep watch on the aspiring DeNiro" but the main focus of this film, actor and writer. His transi­ lives a life that and Braff's main error is tion from Scrubs to director isn't anymore underplaying it with the rest was a smooth one. fulfilling. The of Largeman's confused life. photo/YAHOO.COM , c . , ZACH BAFF'S BREAKOUT FILM: His directorial debut starring Natalie only fnend Sam is Largeman's way out Portman and Peter Sarsgaard receives four and a half stars.

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Choking his dignity at the cash register; college student Andy his checking account. He's pathetic. I never really liked him Pernsveiner recently presented a local diner cashier with a plate when we were kids either." Woychick—who says he personally of picked-over food, demanding money for the vittles he didn't was financially saved by Washington Mutual's Free Checking ingest. The cashier—who wishes to remain anonymous—was Deluxe—thought his childhood friend needed to get his act flabbergasted by the whole incident. "It was both sick and sad together and visit a Washington Mutual Financial Center or go at the same time," she said. Pemsteiner had a different take: "I to wamu.com. Then he, too, could sign up for Free Checking— didnl eat the bone, so why should I pay for it?" Pete Woychick— an account with optional Deluxe services like free online bill a childhood friend of Pernsteiner's—said it was monthly fees pay. "Until Andy decides to get Free Checking," said Woychick, tacked on to his friend's checking account that drove him to the "I'm never eating out with him again. I'm pretty sure I won't shameless act. "Andy has been pounded for months by fees on return his phone calls either. I might even change mv name "

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photo/ YAHOO.C0M SEPTEMBER 3, 2004 £nteirt*LM Hi c n t THE SANDSPUR Link Yourself to Friends at Oth er Colleges | Connecting is entirely student-run. schedules available online Rollins to a popu­ Among the schools par­ and groups members ticipating are Amherst, according to which classes lar social network Brown, Vanderbilt, NYU, they are in or by similar with other col­ Duke, Emory, Colombia, interests. Notre Dame, Dartmouth, Contrary to what some leges around the Yale, UVA, UCF, Tulane, skeptics may think or say, country. UCLA, and many more. As The Face Book is NOT a con­ of August, there were over by Nancy Aguire test to see who has the most 180,000 registered users at 37 staff reporter friends, It is also not a way to colleges and universities. find a significant other. It is Many of you may The Face Book plans to hit 70 simply a way to make already have heard about new campuses in September. friendships with people who this great new online direc­ Rollins College is not cur­ are similar to you and have tory that connects people rently on The Face Book net­ the same interests. Some through social networks at work. Students from Rollins people may also worry colleges and universities all must request to be included. about having all that infor­ over the United States. The The site for this is mation on the web, for Face Book has been called http://www.thefacebook.co everyone to see. The truth is "The cultural phenomenon m/contact.php. If you just that members don't have to of the century/' and while it want to check it out, the site fill out their profile entirely; may not be the most impor­ is simply www.theface- they can provide as little or tant thing going on, it is not book.com. as much information as something you should If Rollins gets on the net­ desired. There are also ignore. work, students will be able numerous privacy options Started by Mark to search for people in their that can limit who can access Zuckerberg, a Harvard classes, upload pictures of your information.

sophomore, in February of themselves, and create a pro­ As more and more col­ photo / JURGEN VOLLMER this year, The Face Book has file, including anything from leges join the network, the AVP DISCOVERIES: In the aptly-named Sacrificial Chamber, become extremely popular. their dorm address and tele­ last thing we want is for Thomas (Sam Troughton) discovers an alien egg. He was frustrated at the fact phone number to their Rollins College to get left that Harvard University did­ favorite bands, clubs they're behind. Let's get those n't provide the online social involved in, field of study or requests in; it's worth the networking database for stu­ summer plans. Another fea­ time. dents that they had prom­ ture is that it makes class ised. He decided to take mat­ ters into his own hands and came up a site that now pro­ vides participating students with a way to search custom- made profiles of their class­ mates. This online network photo / THEFACEBOOK.COM Neither Alien nor

photo / JURGAN VOLLMER ALIEN VS. PREDATOR: The two arch enemies finally battle Predator Wins in the Pyramids. claim to a mysterious pyra­ ment and the audience ends 7 • Alien vs. ^•is^^r* *^ mid located thousands of up not even caring about the Predator: let down feet under Antarctic ice. The outcome of the characters. of the summer. crew, made up of the best The first hour of the movie ---15' Ail" experts, enters the pyramid has little action or viewer by Max Remer and slowly learns of its mor­ interest, as it basically sets if ?J -, ' staff reporter up why these characters are M %. bid secrets. This pyramid *5' *** even journeying to the pyra­ The clash of Alien vs. becomes the battle ground 0*- fi, Predator (AVP) has been a for the majority of the movie. mid. There is some light The story itself explains why drama in the beginning as long time coming. The fight \ * between these two alien the Predators are coming to the leader of Weyland's V W0•* super-beings has already earth, and why aliens are team, Alexa Woods, threat­ photo /JURGAN VOLLMER sparked much debate and a running around thousands ens to leave because of the DUKING IT OUT: The specialization effects are worth it. the backbone of the movie effects in the fight scenes. video game; yet it has taken of feet below the surface. The unsafe conditions of the exploration. Big shocker, she Hollywood a while to catch audience quickly learns that and the only thing that The ending however, leaves stays after the rest of the up and create the movie that the battle between Aliens makes it worth seeing. Once you unsatisfied and angered crew convinces her that they sci-fi fans have been and Predators have been the ball starts rolling and that the first hour of the film need her to lead them. There demanding. However, fans going on for thousands of people start dying, the was wasted. In the end, this are hints of different paths might not get all they were years. Humanity's great movie becomes much more movie is worth the ticket that the writers or directors hoping for. ancient civilizations were suspenseful and thus enjoy­ price simply for the excellent could have taken to make able. special effects, but you will AVP, set in the near used as a tool by the the story much more inter­ The special effects for the most likely not want to see it future, starts out as multi- Predators who fight this war esting, but those must have most part are excellent and again until it comes out on billion dollar entrepreneur as a right of passage. been scrapped for more fight jaw dropping. There is a lot DVD. This is one battle that Charles Weyland (Lance The overall story of AVP scenes. This is not all bad of beautiful computer ani­ can wait. Henriksen) recruits a crew of is shallow at best. There is however, as these scenes are mation and slow motion experts to locate and lay almost no character develop­ SEPTEMBER 3, 2004 THE SANDSPUR CLjfrtlPVfrfP^ Lying ^^^^^^^Liars And^ The Swift t Serve On Boats They Didn but maybe that's just me. fueled by his post-war even one, of the veterans in wrote of Kerry in 1969? "In a involvement with Veterans • An analyses of this ad ever served with John combat environment," he Nearly as big a liar as Against the War (see the new smear Kerry. Okay, now Tm con­ wrote in Kerry's 1969 fitness Mr. Letson is Van Odell. Michael Dobbs' piece in the fused. How can someone report. "Often requiring Odell claims that he knows ads being run by August 21 issue of the who didn't serve with some­ independent decisive action John Kerry lied to get his Washington Post). the Swift Boat one have opinions of that Lt. J.G. Kerry was unsur­ bronze star because he was Veterans for Truth. person based on having passed." there and he knows what These veterans for truth served together? To barrow a The flip-flopping contin­ happened. Of course, Mr. are mad that John Kerry by Robert Walker line from Larry The Cable ues with the comments of Odell has yet to provide any came back from Vietnam columnist Guy, "That's like Elton John Louis Letson and Van Odell. documentation proving that and testified about the war Last night, I was sitting thumbing through a Hustler Perhaps the most overt lie is he was assigned to one of crimes and atrocities com­ on my sofa enjoying the magazine—it just don't the one told by Mr. Letson, "I the five Swift Boats that was mitted there by U.S. troops. pleasures of nude Cheeto- make sense." know that John Kerry is patrolling the Bay Hap River These veterans for truth call eating and taking in some If the fact that none of lying about his first Purple on the day in question. Senator Kerry's testimony news, when what to my eyes these men has ever served Heart because I treated him Furthermore, Mr. Odell "lies" and "betrayals." Of should appear but the most alongside Senator Kerry for that injury." claims that John Kerry is course, if what Senator Kerry unfair and unbalanced thing doesn't have you scratching What makes this such an lying when he states that the testified to was nothing but this side of Fox News. So your head, maybe the fact overt lie is the fact that boats came under-hre. This lies, then why did the U.S. unfair and unbalanced was that they've all engaged in nowhere on John Kerry's not only calls into question armed forces dishonorably this thing that I nearly some serious flip-flopping medical record does the Mr. Kerry's account, but the discharge soldiers for com­ choked to death on one of on their opinion of Kerry name Louis Letson appear. account of the U.S. Navy. mitting war crimes? Why my savory, crunchy, cheese- will. In the new ad, veteran In fact, under "person And it does make one won­ were officers dishonorably flavored delights. What, you George Elliot states, "John administering treatment" for der why, according to a U.S. discharged for ordering may ask, could be so Kerry has not been honest the injury in question, it is Naval damage report from "free fire" zones? Why have heinous as to cause Cheeto- about what happened in signed by J. C. Carreon. Mr. the day in question, one of so many Vietnam veterans related near affixation? Well, Vietnam." Letson tries to explain his lie the boats sported three new shared horrific accounts of the new ad being run by the However, eight . short by stating that is was com­ bullet holes following the what happened there? Swift Boat Veterans for years ago, at a 1996 Kerry monplace for doctors and combat that, according to the Accounts that include war Truth, that's what. news conference Elliot sang medics to sign-off on paper­ veterans for truth, never crimes and atrocities, like This new ad features a different note: "The fact work for treatments they occurred. those described by Sen. footage of John Kerry giving that he [Kerry] chased an didn't administer. In other I'm sure the Swift Kerry in his testimony. testimony to the senate with armed enemy down is not words, to explain his lie, Mr. Boaters for Bush—oops, I The truth is that war overlays of veterans who something to be looked Letson offers that it was mean Truth—would have us crimes where committed in claim to have served with down upon, but it was an act commonplace for doctors believe Mr. Kerry shot the Vietnam, and John Kerry John Kerry. These veterans of courage." For those that and medics to falsify govern­ boat after wounding himself told the truth about them. claim that their service with may excuse these remarks as ment documents. Maybe it is as to make his fantastical The Swift Boat Veterans for Kerry has shown him to be a Elliot simply "playing nice" just me, but the fact that the account all the more real. Truth, like so many of their "liar" and a "betrayer." Now at a news conference held guy is confessing to falsify Okay, okay calling ilk are interested in nothing here comes the funny par years after the war, how do government documents them Swift Boat Veterans for resembling truth. They none, that is zero as in not you explain what Elliot doesn't add to his credibility, Bush wasn't really an oops. instead seek only to further As much as I like being the their own ideals, which may eternal optimist and believ­ explain why all the key fin­ ing in the honesty of politi­ anciers of the Swift Boaters cians, it is a bit disconcerting are also long-standing Bush HOLLYWOOD TANS that, thus far, two Bush re­ campaign financers. election campaign employ­ So, folks, here's the bot­ ees have been found to have tom-line. This November, ties to the Swift Boaters. The you'll have the choice d j/l -I first of these two is Kenneth between two men .One of m > Cordier, who was part of these men served in Vietnam ^ 1 peeri i Bush's veterans affairings with great distinction and he th n onthty membership fe steering committee. He also has the military record to m.99 per month appeared in one of the Swift prove it. The other waited ht54 booth Boaters ads. The second out the war playing fighter 10 minute tan Swift Boater with obvious pilot in The Texas Air 10 m Bush ties is Benjamin National Guard, because we + Ginsberg, who served as a all know during Vietnam the per tan lawyer for Bush's campaign rough stuff was going down 2 and as legal advisor to the in Texas. And speaking of nth monthly membership fee of $14.99 per month Swift Boaters. records to prove stuff/ ht42 booth Now, you're probably George W. has yet to pro­ nmjnutetan thinking, "Robert, why duce any record to discount would a bunch of Vietnam the claims that he was veterans get together and AWOL for most of his tour in fabricate a bunch of lies to Texas. He offers the convient per tan smear John Kerry?" Well, excuse that his record has ? monthly membership fee I'm glad you ask, because I been "lost" or "misplaced." of $22.99 per month have a myriad of working Yes, George W. Bush is ht6o booth theories that include CIA the president that embraces 8 minute tan conspiracies, aliens, and war when it isn't his butt on man-eating radioactive rab­ the line. John Kerry will be bits. Unfortunately jfor me, the President with a deep Winter Park Village Shopping Center this scenario has more to do respect for war, because once with anger and revenge than upon a time his butt was on 480 N. Orlando Ave. anything my alcohol-assist­ the line. So, ask yourself who ed imagination could ever do you wanting deciding Winter Park, Fl concoct. You see all these when, if, and why to put 407-644-TANS (8267) veterans have admitted that your butt on the line? their disgust of John Kerry is SEPTEMBER 3, 2004 C^^^tpt^fpii THE SANDSPUR The Crude Truth About Iraq One Writer diS- barrels of crude oil, which is to someone that you don't Trie Oldest CoCCege 1 e ld only to real threat to the Gulf pels the oil moti- T^t ? Y? know. It happens in our Region, and he's made no Newspaper in TCorida r Saudi Arabia. Likewise, the front yards. It happens to secret of *the fact that he VatlOII rUmOrS and post-Hussein government in our mothers, fathers, broth­ hates Americans. We know FOUNDED IN 1894 Irac has ers, sisters, sons, daughters, that he had chemical and qetS tO the truth Of allowinl g^presse the United dinteres Statest tino SEPTEMBER 3, 2004 nieces, nephews, aunts, biological weapons because , develoallowinetheUnitpp the oil fieldH sc;f foafoo4r th.ret VOLUME 111, NUMBER 2 uncles, and friends. he used them—not only on mutual benefit of Americans the war in Iraq. With that in mind, let's the surrounding nations, but ESTABLISHED IN 1894 and Iraqis. by Jami Furo copy editor discuss ' Saddam Hussein. on his own people. WITH THE FOLLOWING However, to say that the Hussein joined the Baath Saddam Hussein is not Ever since the United entire war is about oil is an EDITORIAL: party at the age of 19, and at the only threat of terror for "Unassuming yet almighty, States entered the war in extremely narrow view. It is the tender age of 22 attempt­ Iraq, I have heard one word the United States. But he is sharp, and pointed, well round­ a view that ignores major ed his first assassination— one example. ed yet many-sided, assiduously that seems to pervade elements in the conflict. Iraqi Prime Minister Abudul President Bush was criti­ tenacious, victorious in single American speech. When the The idea that oil is the Karim Kassim. After gaining cized for not preventing the combat and therefore without a topic of the controversial peer, wonderfully attractive and United States' only motive his greatest ambition, head attack on September 11, war arises, I hear that word for going to war ignores the extensive in circulation, all these of state, his first order of 2001. Now that he is trying will be found upon investigation to be among the extraordinary qualities of The Sandspur."

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photo / KHAMPHA BOUAPHANH FIGHTING FOR AMERICA: Troops on the ground in Iraq fighting for the American way of life, not for oil. REPORTERS more than any other. I hear it fact that terrorism is a real business was to kill dozens to prevent further terrorist NANCY AGUIRRE SOCRATES PEREZ from the media, and I hear it threat. While it has been of his rivals. attacks, he is being criticized Mo COFFEY MAX REMER from the American people. clearly stated that the con­ Saddam Hussein for that, too. The assertions ANGELA GONZALEZ IKE SAUNDERS What is that word? Oil. flict in Iraq is not a direct reigned in his kingdom by contradict each other. It sug­ CAROLINE OGLE CHASE VANSTEENBURG It's everybody's favorite result of the attack on using terror. He suppressed gests that those that make PHOTOGRAPHERS cynical, cop-out answer for September 11, 2001, and that the Kurds using chemical these assertions change their ADAM BURTON CLAY CORBIN why the United States went this was in the planning weapons. To the rebellious stances to suit their own to Iraq. It's a simple way to stages before that attack, the Shi'ia in the south, he razed needs. What happened to BRIAN HERNANDEZ condemn both the war and two events are related, towns and* drained marsh­ having steadfast opinions Production Manager capitalism at the same time. Terrorism is real to us. If land, rendering the sur­ that do not change with con­ venience? ROBERT WALKER 'We're only in Iraq because you're from New York, you vivors homeless and starv­ Business Manager of oil because all the United know that. If you know ing. He tortured, brain­ Our troops are fight­ washed, and killed his own ing in Iraq with pride and DEAN HYBL States cares about is money." someone from New York, Advisor Well, I'm tired of it. you know that. If you're people, including members courage. If for no other rea­ I'm not naive. I will not from Washington, D.C., you of his own family. son, show some considera­ The Sandspur is published weekly assert that oil is not an issue know that, too. Terrorism is Under Hussein's rule, tion for them. To discount on Fridays and maintains a circula­ their mission as some shal­ tion of 2,000 copies. at all in the Middle East. Iraq not a myth that happens the Iraqi people were terri­ The Editorial Board extends an has reserves of 112 billion somewhere else in the world fied. They were afraid for low attempt to gain more oil invitation to our readers to submit their safety and for the secu­ makes their purpose seem letters and articles. In order for a let­ meaningless, and that is not ter to be considered for publication, rity of the entire Gulf it must include the name and tele­ Region. fair. phone number of the author and be The United States suc­ You don't need to like 400 to 600 words in length. ceeded in finding Saddam the war. I think anyone, In considering a submission for publication, The Sandspur reserves Hussein and arresting him. given the choice, would the right to edit letters and articles. And who could forget the choose peace over war if at Submit all letters and articles to the sight the day that Hussein all possible. But like it or not, address below or bring them to our offices on the third floor of the Mills was overthrown as leader? those soldiers are fighting Memorial Center. All submissions The Iraqi people flooded the for you. Did you ever think must include a printed copy with a streets, cheering and of that? They are fighting for saved copy on disk and must be received in The Sandspur offices no destroying pictures and stat­ you. And when you say that later than 5 p.m. on the Monday ues of their former leader. At this war is about nothing but prior to publication. press conferences, they oil, you make their attempts thanked the American mili­ seem wrong. The Sandspur photo / WWW.CESNUR.ORG tary and vilified Hussein. This is not about oil. It's 1000 Holt Avenue - 2742 FREEDOM!: The celebration in Iraq, proof they appreciate our Saddam Hussein was a about America. Winter Park, FL 32789 Phone: (407) 646-2393 continued presence and actions in their country. Advertising: (407) 646-2696 Disclaimer: The views expressed within the Opinions section are ent,rely 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] «.__„„ „..,....«., „„„ ™mmpnK. nninions. rants, or raves to [email protected]. ISSN: 0035-7936 SEPTEMBER 3, 2004 ITHE SANDSPUR SPORTS The Docs Make Their Predictions Age has finally caught up experience will help, and Lewis? tion of Spurrier also help. • The Docs are with the once great Bret they will beat out the 3. Cleveland Browns 3. Dallas Cowboys Favre. here to help Broncos for the top spot. Who knows if this team will The boys from C block youthrough the 2. Denver Broncos gel? Who knows who their return yet again, with play­ Champ Bailey makes this running back is? Who knows offs just out of reach. football season good defense, great. Will anything anymore. 4. New York Giants with their picks. take one of the wild card 4. Cincinnati Bengals Rookie quarterback Eli spots in the AFC. No Dillion, no future. Manning should be the by Ferreira and Remer 3. San Diego Chargers AFC SOUTH starter. the football docs Phillip Rivers will add a Dr.F: 4.Chicago Bears Remember last year steady hand at QB, but this Second Opinion: Arguably the best LB can't when all your friends made team still a few years from 1. Philadelphia Eagles fun of you because you fin­ making a serious run. With Terrell Owens they even pull this team out of a ished last in the Fantasy 4. OaklandRaiders finally have the star that will hole this deep. Football standings? Or when "I've fallen and I can't get take over the hump all the you begged your little sister up" will be this team's way to Super Bowl glory. Second Opinion: to help cover your gambling mantra. The addition of 2. Washington Redskins 1. Green Bay Packers debt? Well you have come to Warren Sapp will add lots of With Clinton Portis this team Favre will carry this team the right place, because Dr.F talk but no walk. will be a contender, but still into the playoffs just to spite and Dr. Max are here to help some serious questions on all those who say he is too you. And here is what the defense. old. docs think will happen this 1. Indianapolis Colts 3. Dallas Cowboys 2. Minnesota Vikings football season. This team will fight the Parcells and Keyshawn will Moss isn't enough of a team AFC EAST Patriots for the AFC; keep an make this team work, and player to make this team any Dr.F: eye on them. They have the they will also compete for a best QB in football and one playoff spot of the most explosive run­ 4. New York Giants Second Opinion: ning backs the game has Eli Manning will help this 1. Kansas City Chiefs ever seen. team, but they will go Priest Holmes, Tony 2. TennesseeTitans nowhere in this difficult Gonzalez 'nuff said. Even without Eddie George division. better, and the defense just 1. New England Patriots 2. Denver Broncos this team will still make to NFC WEST isn't good. This division is going to be a Even the loss of Clinton the playoffs Dr. Max 3. Detroit Lions cakewalk for the defending Portis Denver has the repu­ 3. Houston Texans Might finish last or first champs; they should breeze tation of finding and creat­ With a beefed up offensive depending on the develop­ into the playoffs. ing amazing running backs; line, this team might turn ment of their young players. 2. New York Jets look for someone to fill his some heads. 4. Chicago Bears Quincy Carter is a good shoes. 4. Jacksonville Jaguars The only thing they were pickup for a team that lacks 3. Oakland Raiders Much too young to make a 1. Seattle Seahawks good for was making the dazzle. Might fight for a Old...really old... run. Leftwich and Taylor Yeah, it's possible, look for Dolphins worse. wild card spot. 4. San Diego Chargers will carry this team, but the the birds from the north to NFC SOUTH 3. Buffalo Bills Don't look for a stellar year rest are light years away see extended play this year. Dr. Max: Other than Drew Bledsoe, from Phillip Rivers, from being reliable. 2. St. Louis Rams 1. Carolina Panthers there isn't anyone around Tominlison can't carry the Look for only a mediocre Super bowl confidence who can really help this whole team. Second Opinion: performance this year after should carry over to this team. AFC NORTH 1. Indianapolis Colts that upsetting loss last sea­ year; hopefully they don't 4. Miami Dolphins Dr.F: Manning-James duo will son. pull a Tampa Bay. I hope my dear Tins lose ail lead this team to the play­ 3. Arizona Cardinals 2. Atlanta Falcons 16 games so that Wannstedt offs. Just a bit better then the Vick is back, and after a sea­ gets fired, and we can go 2. Jacksonville Jaguars 49ers...and this year will be son on the sidelines he into 2005 with some good Anything is possible. The just enough to get them out means business. This was a draft picks. Jags have a shot because of last place. tough call putting them in there young players will 4. San Francisco 49ers second, but they still lack Second Opinion: develop into solid stars. Garcia is gone, Hearst is other players. 1. New England Patriots 3. Tennessee Titans gone; chances are also gone. 3. New Orleans Saints Tom Brady is going to be a The loss of veterans will hurt Aaron Brooks can be a star strong leader against an them when experience is Second Opinion: or a flop; it's up to him to increasingly weak division. 1. Pittsburgh Steelers needed late in the season. 1. St. Louis Rams decide where his team goes 2. Miami Dolphins This division is pitiful, and 4. Houston Texans This division will be wild, 4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers With the unbelievable loss of this pitiful team will take it. More experience is needed and the Rams have the expe­ After losing players left and Ricky Williams (who thinks 2. Cleveland Browns before this team can back a rience, and the mnning back. he's Barry Sanders), the right, the once Super Bowl Garcia makes this team a run. 2. Arizona Cardinals Dolphins look for another champs need to rebuild. serious contender for the NFC EAST Maybe the Cardinals will mediocre year with no run­ division. Dr.Max: finally win this season, or Second Opinion: ning game and new acquisi­ 3. Cincinnati Bengals maybe I'm just nuts. 1. Atlanta Falcons tion David Boston out for the A team that can be great or 3. Seattle Seahawks Vick is back baby, and he season. terrible; it's all up to the Going nowhere. will lead this team into the 3. New York Jets young guns. 4. San Francisco 49ers playoffs. This division's wild card, but 4. Baltimore Ravens Everybody that mattered inconsistency will keep them The Madden curse will get to 2. Carolina Panthers left. out of playoffs. this team, which hasn't done A solid team that will strug­ 4. Buffalo Bills NFC NORTH gle after making the Super much lately. 1. Philadelphia Eagles Who cares? But on any given Dr.Max: Bowl. McNabb should 1. Minnesota Vikings Sunday... Second Opinion: 3. New Orleans Saints have the slow start; he Hopefully Culpepper can 1. Pittsburgh Steelers There will be lots of hang­ always does, but he should pull his team together with AFC WEST Even though Maddox isn't a overs in New Orleans, not in kick it into high gear just the help of Moss to hold Dr.F solid QB his excellent Bourbon Street but in the before his team chokes in the back the Lions. 1. Kansas City Chiefs receivers make up for it. playoffs. Super Dome. The most exciting team to 2. Detroit Lions 4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2. Baltimore Ravens 2. Washington Redskins watch this year; last year Look for sparks of life from a Once a good team that John It all lies on this question: Running game will be strong team that has long been Gruden manage to destroy All pictures courtesy of will the Madden curse stop with Clinton Portis. Other dead. all by himself, by being too ESPN.com the juggernaut that is Ray additions and the subtrac- 3. Green Bay ParVm-c arrogant. SEPTEMBER 3, 2004 SPORTS THE SANDSPUR Why do Floridians Ignore Sports? This week on As a Floridian I often get going on but the majority of that visiting fans outnumber Perhaps it is a Florida the F~Word: Both asked why nobody seems to fans seem not to care. If you us almost two to one. thing. After all, we are the care about sports down here take a look at the NACDA Women's basketball had a Sunshine State. Floridians Rollins students Look at attendance numbers Directors' Cup standings great year, yet fans chose to like to think they are too and Floridians in Florida and you will find (which takes into account all pass. The swim meets had sexy for sports. Hey, we are that we have some of the sports, all year round) little fan support, and the good looking people—I'm ignore great teams. lowest regular season atten­ Rollins finished sixth in the volleyball games are always aware of that. Confronted by John Ferreira dances in the^eountry. It's not nation and first in the confer­ half empty. The one excep­ with the choice of a pool or a sports editor from lack of quality, which ence. This is the highest fin­ tion to the rule was men's good ballgame, most Florida some argue. The Marlins ish Rollins has ever had; peo­ Basketball, which is Rollins' natives will chose the pool. It was a summer to for­ have won the World Series ple should be excited about Bucs. That seems to be the Let me say that this is not get for a South Floridian twice in the last six years, but it and jumping for joy. only sport that truly created normal. That fact that we can sports fafann . The Dolphins will be lucky to break the Instead all I feel is apathy, a buzz on campus. They had go outside anytime of the didn't even wait until one million-fan mark. The Attendance at Rollins games a terrific year, yes but so did year without getting frost December to choke. This Dolphins are one of the most still is not where it should other teams, Like the bite is what should make time they chickened out famous NFL teams yet can't be, if you consider the seri- women's golf team that Florida the best sports state before the first ball was even even sell out a playoff game, ous achievements of the var- WON TriE NATIONAL in the country. Exciting snapped. "Run Ricky Run" Nobody watches the Magic sity teams. Rollins is a small CHAMPIONSHIP, there was things will be happening this has a whole new meaning because they are pitiful; school yet it manages to no coverage from our friends year right here at Rollins and now, as Williams uses his nobody watches the Devil compete year after year, and at WPRK who handpick the sure hope you go to a game speed to avoid the DEA and Rays because they are even even bring in national cham­ basketball team to cover. at least once.What makes me not linebackers. David worse. The Jags struggle to pionships. If we were a The basement radio heads even more sick to my stom­ Boston got hurt, and Jay get anybody interested, and school with 20,000 students, seem to think that only bas­ ach is that I have to hear Fiedler didn't which is nobody is interested in hock­ I could understand the apa­ ketball is worthy of their about the Red Sox and shame unto itself. My ey even . though the thy. However, Rollins is a attention. What about the Yankees every single day. beloved Marlins haven't Lightning won the Stanley David amongst Goliaths in greatest radio sport of all, Southerns love the Braves, found the magic of 2003, Cup. The only team that peo­ Division II. We are the con­ baseball? I'm sure that inter­ why can't Floridians even though they traded for ple seem to care about here stant giant killer and the ested for the baseball team embrace the Marlins? someone who they had trad­ is the Tampa Bay constant underdog. But hey, would peak if our friends at On a side note, I'd just to ed away in the off season. Buccaneers, who spent it's more fun that way. WPRK chose to cover them. like to welcome myself as The magic was rekindled in decades at the bottom of the The Rollins baseball Or why doesn't WPRK have the new Sports Editor of the my heart though because standings in hideous orange team went all the way to the a weekly sports show, that Sandspur, and for all you lib- Shaq is coming to the Heat. uniforms. College World Series —a recapped Rollins sports. erals out there don't worry This is all beside the point, Does any of this sound grand feat. That translated Also let us remember that I'm still going write an occa­ though. Now is the wonder­ familiar? It reminds me of a into a small number of fans one of the reasons why fans sional piece for the regular ful time when I get to fill up little place called Rollins going to games. I go to the watched basketball games Opinions section. Hope my sports quota by follow­ College, where there are Rollins baseball games, and was the presence of the SSC you'll join me weekly. ing the Rollins sports teams. exciting sporting events sometimes it's scary to see Tourney.

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ACE • Soccer Teams Rollins women seems to be a .795 Save Pet.) return to team looks to do quite well good indication of what can shore up a defense that this year, although it will be Bierbach and Reed look to build off be expected from them all proved formidable last year. hard to improve on last 6 p.m. strong years. season. A preseason vote of Despite positive projec­ year's stellar 14-3-3 record. conference sports informa­ by Chase VanSteenburg tions, the Rollins men's soc­ A preseason vote of confer­ tion directors and coaches staff reporter cer team (0-1-1) is off to a ence sports information has projected Rollins to fin­ slow start. The team battled directors and coaches has Already off to an excit­ ish fourth out of the nine to a 1-1 tie in their first game projected the Rollins men's Wednesday 9-8 ing start, the Rollins teams in the competitive last Friday against Southern team to finish third out of| women's soccer team has Sunshine State Conference. Connecticut State University. the nine teams they are com­ compiled a 2-0 record since The team finished 13-6 lasf The Rollins team came into peting with in the Sunshine their season began Saturday. year, and with five all-SSC the second half down by one State Conference. Look for On Saturday, the Tars beat players returning to the as a result of a goal by the men's defense to be espe­ Belmont Abby College 1-0 in team, the Tars look to Connecticut's Christian cially solid, with All- the 107 minute of double improve on last year's Kabeya, but tied it up in the AmeriCan defenseman i overtime. Keri Dye put the record. Look for standouts minute 69 with an unassist­ Daniel Robertson returning winning goal past Belmont in middle Keri Dye (this ed goal by Rollins junior Ben to support two-time all-SSC goaltender Katherine Bogey week's athlete of the week), Owen. Rollins went on to (9 saves) on the rebound senior Ben Munson, and) Thursday 9^9 and middle/forward Laura outshoot Connecticut 9 to 7, after Jacquelyn Parson's shot returning Junior David Guild, last year's top scorer but after two overtime peri­ ricocheted off the post. The Dwyer. Two other players to (23 points). Middle/defense- ods, the match ended in a tie. watch will be last year's SSC Tars won again on Sunday, man Jordan Ward and beating Wingate 3-2. The The men's team plays their Freshman of the Year, for­ defenseman Whitney next game against ward Chris Cerroni, who led next match, against s Note: Chamberlain (tied for sec­ Montevallo on Friday at the team in points and goal | Montevallo on Friday at ond with 13 points each last Calender & Sports Schedules 5:00, will be the women's 7:30, which will also be their (29 pts, 11 goals), and for­ year) are also players to 1 subject to change based opening game in the new first home game at Barker ward Ryan Dodds, who ft ' watch, while defenseman on effects of Hurricane Barker Soccer stadium. Soccer Stadium. ished third in points last year Frances Lindsay Taylor and goalie The quick start for the Despite their early per­ with 22. Fran Nicoloso (1.19 GAA, formance, the men's soccer