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DECEMBER 5, 2005 HTTP:/ /WWW.KNIGHTNEWSONLINE.COM VOLUME_ 16, ISSUE 12 NSU Celebrates World Aids Day

By Kristine Belizaire mentioned that infection rates Distribution Manager have decreased and people with the "In order to save lives, we disease are now living longer due to must start talking about it," was medical breakthroughs. the main message speaker Andy Initiated in 1988, World AIDS Bogeajis conveyed to students Day is a day to raise money, increase and faculty gathered in the Carl awareness, educate others and fight Desantis atrium to celebrate prejudice. To date, 60 million people WorldAIDS Day on Dec. 1. With worldwide have been infected with this year's theme, "Stop AIDS: the disease, and action needs to be Keep the Promise," NSU decided taken to stop this epidemic. When to promote the day with a host of asked about what he would like to events to encourage students to see come out of this event he said, sign a pledge to stop the spread of "I hope that people become aware; AIDS, practice safe sex, and work we are not talking about it enough. with others who are dealing with Today, 48 students will be infected the disease. with HIV/AIDS. Why shouldn't we Bogeajis, a debate team talk about it?" coach at NSU who was recently Bogeajis' speech was followed diagnosed with HIV/AIDS, spoke by the viewing of the National about his personal enq)unter NAMES Foundation World AIDS The National NAMES World AIDS Day Quilt, first constructed in 1987, consists with the disease, saying that he Day quilt: a quilt with the names of of panels to commemorate those who have lost their lives to HIV/AIDs. contracted it at the age of 17 individuals who have lost their lives Photo courtesy Office of Residential Life through sexual intercourse with to AIDS. Quilt panels submitted and the opportunity to sign the For referrals and another 17 year-old, and that the by clubs, organizations and pledge to stop the spread of information on HN and AIDS discovery four years ago destroyed departments of NSU were also on HIV/AIDS was available on the call (800) 342-AIDS. his marriage of 15 years. He also display. Later, free food, information library quad. Time Capsule to Preserve NSU for Generations By Greg Kyriakalris signed athletic jerseys and team Committee members agree Staff Writer Blanco said thatacommittee schedules and photos. Digital of eight, ranging from members that it is important for the capsule Giving future NSU media, as well as compatible such as Dean of Student Affairs to include important items. students and faculty the players with instructions, will aid Brad Williams to NSU students, Items in the capsule, according opportunity to see what life was in ensuring that future generations has been meeting consistently to Harbaugh should "represent like during the growth phases will be able to view the capsule's since the beginning of the year all aspects of the university fairly of the university, officials and contents. According to Dixon, to discuss the capsule. "We're and in a way that students 50 students are creating a time ''Aside from space, the only limit inviting people to bring things to years from now will appreciate." capsule preserving the university's is imagination." be included," said Blanco, adding Representing NSU and the history to be opened in 50 years. Representing the NSU that the committee will soon be · entire South Florida community The capsule, which will contain students, Liz Harbaugh, Vice asking for individuals, groups is a challenge the committee is items and essays composed by President of NSUSGA, is and organizations to contribute. willing to undertake, and they students, will be unveiled with the aiming to include popular trends Blanco noted that funding for the are encouraged that many will ~ opening of the University Center affecting students. 'Tm working capsule is being handled through become involved in the process. in the fall of 2006. on the social components that the Office of Student Affairs. According to Dixon, the project The idea for the time are not exclusive to NSU - where In preparing the capsule, is "fun, but it's also history." capsule originated from Timothy students go, what they believe in, Harbuagh noted that "we won't Dixon, Assistant Professor at the what they wear" - such as fashion, be including anything that could Farquhar College, who is also movies, and how free time is spent. compromise the contents." Dixon a member of the time capsule Harbaugh said that this element echoed this concern, saying that committee. Dixon said that from of the capsule "will certainly be research has been completed on a historian's perspective, time interactive, and will probably what types of contaminants will FEATURED capsules are a common inclusion be launched through a joint be excluded. SECTIONS in new, major construction such NSUSGA-Student Engagement NSU students, such as SPORTS ...... 3 as the University Center. He Forum." Katie Blanco, Director Junior Anthony Labson, believes KNIGHTLIFE ...4 explained that one cubic foot will of Student Engagements, added that the capsule is a good way to be allotted for each grouping of that a video of a day in the life of relive the past. The items in the A&E ...... 7 items to be included, which may, an NSU student will be preserved capsule, he believes, will "become OPINIONS .... 10 for example, include things like and included in the capsule. treasures 50 years from now." 2 THE KNIGHT DECEMBER 5 1 2005 - - - - News from Around the World Bizarre Briefs Compiled by Paul Saneaux Compiled by Greg Kyriakakis North. America Former Canadian Official Says UFOs are "Real" President Bush promotes aew immigration plan Canada's former Minister of Defence Paul Hellyer has publicly called for According to the Associated Pr~ss, President Bush said last Monday that his country's Parliament co hold hearing on UFOs, which he claims are "as real he wants to enforce immigration laws on nhose entering the country illegally as the airplanes that fly over your head." PRWeb reported that during a speech I but also to "give more visas to foitei.gners with jobs." This "dual plan" was at the University of Toronto on Sep. 25, the former official said that 'Tm so concerned about what the consequences might be of starting an intergalactic designed with the hope to satisfy conservatives and business leaders already war, that I just think I had to say something." Hellyer also alleged that the U.S. lending Bush support. Bush claimed the "American people should not military has been "preparing weapons which could be used against the aliens" choose between a welconiin.g society and a lawful society'' bec.ause both are and that military has been permitted by the Bush administration to c~:mstruct possible at one time. Many R~puhlicans agree that the plan is nece'ssary to a moon base in hopes. of keeping tabs on space visitors and "to shoot at them" enforce laws and to provide o1lher illegal immigrants wick a chance to earn if necessary. In a Canoe News report, Hellyer said he believes a space craft did visas. Democrats such as Senators John McCain and Edward Kennedy and in fact crash at Roswell, N .M. in· 1947, and the U.S. government reversed some Republicans, however, have offered alternative programs. engineered alien technology to create modern advances. The former minister For more information visit WWW.P11ardian.co.uk. believes that the supposed secrecy surrounding extraterrestrials should be lifted, : ;;:i;::;;.-::1,s,-~..,.. ,.,;.;... -~::::,:, ;.;.:..;:·_.,,-;;;, .,,,. -;;;,: ::':;: ,:,;;::;,Q :~ r:c,::·:;:::::c::=. c:::n;:· ::~ ·=,:~::::-== =,:::::;::::=:~ ::=::::.-.:::-a since "there are consequences that have real effects or could have real effects on the people of the world and I chink there should be discussion of it." Asia Terror Raids Hoped to Deter Threats Death toll in mine blast rises Miami police will randomly hold "shows of force at hotels, banks and , The Xinhua news agency in China reported that at least 164 miners are other public places to keep terrorists guessing and remind people to be vigilant," confirmed dead after a large coal du-st explosfon in the Dongfeng mine on according to the Associated Press. The "in-your-face" process, as described Nov. 27. More than seven miners are believed to still be trapped in the mine by Depury Police Chief Frank Fernandez, will involve police surrounding a as of press time, according to "conflicting reports." The Chinese government public building and checking IDs of those using the facility while handing out has recorded over 6,000 deaths last year, and this year "3,000 deaths have pamphlets with information on terrorism. While Fernandez wants citizens to been reported in countty1s mines." Xinhua also said 72 miners have been "be our eyes and ears," he also does not wane people-to feel that "their rights are being threatened" during the mock raids. Police Chief John Timoney said rescued as of press time, but "the chances of finding more survivors were no specific threats against the ciry exist, but chat Miami has been mentioned very low because of the levels of toxic gas in the mine." __ as a possible target in intelligence reports. This type of technique, according For more information visit www.news.bbc.co.uk. co Mary Ann Viverette, president of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, has been used ro thwart potential criminals at busy shopping malls throughout the holidays. Middle East

Man to Wear Sign, Rules Supreme Court Cold weather threatens Pakistani earthg_uake survivors Shawn Gementera, a San Francisco resident, will have to remain outside Rain and snow began affecting temperatures in Kashmir, Pakistan on of a post office for 1-00 hours wearing a sign reading "I have stolen mail. This Saturday, Nov. 26 and more than "700 people suffering from pneumonia, is my punishment" in a recent Supreme Court decision. The Associated Press hypothermia, and other illnesses" have been treated in hospitals. Reports reported ~hat the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco decided from the Associated Press and Agence-France Presse say eight people have that the man must wear the sign in addition to his two months of jail and died from illnesses, but the United Nations claims it only knows ofthe deaths three years ofsupervised release. Gementera and his attorney felt that the ruling of two children out of the 3.5 million victims left homeless after October's was unfair and constituted cruel and unusual punishment. Their arguments of earthquake. Doctors say the situation could worsen if "winterised shelters" 1 violating the Eighth Amendment and the Sentencing Reform Act of 1984 were I are not provided. Dr. Bashir Rahman said the hospital in Muzaffarabad i not accepted by the Court. "received 200 patients with coid-relai:-ed diseases" in only 12 hours of ; operation. The weather has also blocked roads and prevented helicopters from delivering aid to the area. Get Ready For Another Bite For more information visit www.khaleejtimes.com. NSUSGA to Throw Mini Shark Rally By Paul Saneaux Africa StaffWriter t-shirrs were sold to anyone, free South African court supports gay rights Is NSU prepared for more Shark shirts during the Mini Shark Rally South Africa's highest court in Johan.nespur.g ruled on Thursday, Dec. 1 gear, free food, music, and antics will only go to the undergraduate - rhar-"'it'in in~constitucional to B'""atWlY marriage;" accord1ng-m- th'e Asst'>cta:·re'(i: by our Shark mascot? Believing the population and some faculty and ' I Press. This step is considered important by supporters, as South Africa is the ' community is due for another helping, staff. I the NSUSGA is hosting a Mini Shark When asked about this first country in the continent to legalize gay marriages. The final ruling gave Rally on Thursday, Dec. 8 at 12 p.m. change, Public Relation Senator the "country's parliament a year to change the legal ct.efinirion of marriage The Mini Shark Rally, so named Danielle Garcia said "the NSUSGA to include same-sex couples." Some supporters, however, are criticizing the because it follows in the footsteps of is the undergraduate's student wait for the change co take place. Sottth Africa began introducing more the first major Shark Rally hosted by government" and the Senate rights after apartheid ended in .1994. Student Engagement and the Office "w~nts to make sure that every For more information visit www.msnbc.msn.com. of Student Affairs, is no small event. undergraduate gets involved." This rally is occurring in conjunction To ensure this plan, students , with the Student Union Board's Quad will be checked off of a master list International Thursday, the SGA's Student Action ~pon presenting their NSU ID. Committee Day, and another event Vice President of Legislative I United Nations requests $4.7 billion in aid sponsored by the SGA aptly titled Pie Affairs Liz Harbaugh also said the I On Nov. 30, the United Nations asked for a "record $4.7 billion to ease

Your Senator. Senate wanted another opportunity major humanitarian crises arouud rhe world." The Associated Press reported 1 The events are combining to to "connect with undergraduate that one-third of the aid will go to the country of Sudan to aid conflicts provide various activities, free items, students" and that the graduate in its Darfur region between Arab militias and rebel groups. The U.N. and music provided by Radio X, but population is not being neglected told reporters that the request is "the equivalent of 48 hours of worldwide it does not end there: in an attempt by the decision. militar;r. spending." U.N. Seaetary~Gen-0ral Kofi .Aanan-said ".in a w-odd-ef-, Everyone is encouraged to head to strengthen constituency relations, plenty, continued suffering is a terrible stain on [the U .N.'s] conscience." Jan ; numerous SGA Senators will be present out to the library quad this Thursday Egeland, a U.N. humanitarian relief coordinator, said the frequent problem to hand out t-shirts, ask students co fill co enjoy free entertainment, to is that 90 percent of the aid comes from only 10 countries, including the out surveys, converse, and, of course, get to know your Senators, and to get pied. bring the NSU community closer "United States, Japan, and several Scandinavian countries." Unlike the previous rally, where together. For more information visit www.msnbc.msn.com. Sflorts NSU Women·'s Basketball Team Men·'s. Basketball / - Ove·rcome Lees-McRae 56-53 · Team -Fall to By Tranell Mesa University of The NSU Sharks made a Regardless of the lead Lees­ StajfWriter remarkable comeback in a game McRae took in the first half Central Florida The women's basketball againstLeesMcRaeCollege, as they of the game, the Sharks team played outstandingly at ended the game victorious 56-53. _ showed wonderful spirit and By Tranell Mesa their NSU Thanksgiving Classic Senior Katie Cloud posted charisma as they fought back, StaffWriter this Nov. 25 as they went 2-0, tremendous numbers ·with and managed to steal the win The NSU men's basketball team (1- holding a current record of 3-1. 16 points and 13 rebounds. in overtime. 3) traveled to Orlando Nov. 22 to take on the University of Central Florida and were defeated 86-67. Women's Basketball Team F·alls Although the Sharks got off to a rocky start, the boys quickly rallied back to Midwes·tern State University i·n and went ahead 21-19. Going into the 2"d half, the UCF Golden Knights led 2005 Holiday Isle Classic :40-35 and continued to _add points to their side of the score board to maintain By Tranell Mesa the lead for the duration of the game. StaffWriter with 13 points. Forward Katie and outscored the Sharks 42- Cload and Sophomore guard 26 on the inside. Freshman .center Dave Naylor has In Islamorada, Fla. on Nov. Donya Glover both added 12 Katie Cloud was admitted just begun to prove his skill on the court 29, the women's basketball team points; forward Jennifer Haven into .the 2005 Holiday Isle for NSU, as he managed 12 rebounds competed in the 2005 Holiday scored 11 points and snatched a All-Tournament Team. Along and 12 points for the game. Senior Isle Classic, held at Coral Shores game high of eight rebounds. with her was MVP Michelle forward Calvin Jenkins is kicking the High School in Tavernier, Fla. The Midwestern Mustangs Stueve and Denisa ' Svarova season offwith a great start, as he has led The women's basketball team is had two players with double­ (Emporia State University), the Sharks for in points and rebou.I).ds now 3-3 after their loss of 73- figures. Brandi Bush had a game Katherin Maples (Midwestern for the past three games. - 60 against Midwestern State high of 18 points and center State University) and Chanae Despite the loss, the boys put forth University. Katherine Maples scored 17 Early (Shaw Uni~ersity)". tremendous effort and kept the UCF Although the Sharks didn't points. The Lady Sharks basketball Golden Knights on their toes for the come away with the win, four of ,Even though the Sharks gave team will be playing at home majority of the game. the players scored in the double­ it their all, the Mustangs held a on Saturday, Dec. . 17 against figures. Missy Guadagnino · led 34-33 advantage on the boards Tiffin University at 6 p.m.

Men's Basketball SSC STANDINGS SSC OVERALL · - w L PCT w L PCT Florida Southern 0 0 --·- 6 0 1.000 Ba(ry 0 0 --- 3 0 1.000 Eckerd 0 0 --- 5 1 .833 Lynn, 0 0 -- 4 1 .800 Tampa 0 0 --- 3 1 .750 Saint Leo 0 0 --·- 4 3 .571 Florida Tech 0 0 --- 2 2 .500 ~ Nova Southeastern 0 0 --- 1 2 .333 Rollins 0 0 --- 1 2 .333

Women's Basketball SSC STANDINGS SSC OVERALL w L PCT w L PCT Rollins 0 0 --- 6 0 1.000 Frorida Tech 0 0 --- 5 1 .833 Tani pa 0 0 --- 5 1 .833 Saint Leo 0 0 --- 3 1 .750 Lynn 0 0 --- 3 2 .600 Nova Southeastern 0 0 --- 3 3 .500 Barry 0 0 --- 2 3 .400 Florida Southern 0 0 --- 2 3 .400 Kevin Chester takes a layup against against the defender. Photo Eckerd 0 0 1 4 .200 courtesy JC Ridley --- ./(nightlife November ·student of the Month and Organization of the Month Announced

By Nicolle Garber StaffWriter

For the month of October, Student Activities and Leadership Development has recognized Melissa Ruidaz from Lauren Adamczyk, Marlee Forsthoffer, Sophie Friis, Elizabeth Lewis and Brad London on their canoe during _the rowing trip from Iquitos to Pevas. Best Buddies as Student Leader of the month, and Hillel as organization. of the month. Ruidaz and Hillel were chosen for Students to Present Once-in-a,­ demonstrating substantial leadership and dedication towards improving the campus­ _Lifetime Expe.riences -as well as enhancing the lackluster social By Alisha VanHoose life on campus by holding a number of believe is most important in the water behind us coming Editor-in-Chief successful, informative events. life: the formation of loving our way. It looked like a wall Ruidaz is president of Best Buddies, For anyone . considering relationships with nature and the of water coming toward us an international organization whose study abroad, NSU's Summer people that we are surrounded and we could no~ our-paddle dedication serves to educate others about in the Amazon program is a with... .It was a truly beautiful it. The river became extremely . . )) people with intellectual disabilities. Stan great way to experience another expenence: choppy and rowing became Kaszuba, the Graduate Assistant for Student culture. The program, which is more difficult as the canoe Involvement collected statements from The summer . program, offered as a cooperative effort began to take on water. The emails nominating Ruidaz to be recognized which consists of two weeks on between the Farquhar College of storm lasted about 30 minutes as student of the month: "she has done a a reserve in the rainforest near Arts and Sciences and the Global but felt like hours. It was phenomenal job recruiting new members; Iquitos, Peru and includes a Awareness Institute, includes one of the most beautiful she is efficient and organized; she is great in three day rowing trip down the study of medicinal rainforest experiences of my life to be at delegating responsibilities to her members; Amazon river, has been available plants, indigenous cultures, the mercy of nature like that." she is charismatic and encouraging; and no to pharmacy students. for the and sustainable development. The undergraduate matter how difficult it is to organize events, last several years, but 2005 was But most importantly, the students who participated in she always gives 150 percent effort." the first year the program_was students come back with a new the program this summer will "It feels good!" Says Ruidaz, "But its opened to undergraduates. world view and appreciation of giving a presentation ofphotos kind of weird because we've been going Senior Lauren Adamczyk nature. They also return from and artifacts from the trip Dec. through a rough time because of the said that "Going on the trip this once-in-a-lifetime trip with 5-7. The.. presentation will hurricane, and we've only had three events to the Amazon was one of the experience they'll never forget. begin at 9:30 a.m. on monday . as opposed to five. I'm excited for next best, if not the best, experiences "On the second day of the and feature a grand opening at semester--1 want to go out with a bang. It in my life. Being completely rowing trip to Pevas, there was noon where refreshments will feels really good to be appreciated." surrounded by nature and a a tropical thunderstorm," said be served. The presentation Ruidaz will receive a 25 dollar certificate totally different culture from junior Marlee Forsthoff~r. "We will continue until 2:30 p.m. to the Barnes & Noble Bookstore as prize, as my own reinforced what I could hear the rain and see it o.n each day. well as b.ragging rights until next month. Best Buddies was honored as Undergraduate Organization of the year at NSU's Student Life Achievement Awards Senior Pa·rty Time: Fourth Annual in 2004. Hillel was nominated because they Senior Prom-is Back held several informative events that were By Nicolle Garber successful with the NSU community. StaffWriter A few events were Rosh Hashanah 101, primped and pampered by so important, the students the building of the Sukkah, and the "Sex It is time to don the the Hope Career Institute, and the seniors get to learn and the Sukkah," an affair where Hillel frilly dresses ar.d black tuxedos Inc., a cosmetology school in from one another," Bowman advocated "Kosher" sex. for the fourth annual Senior Ft. Lauderd,"Lle that NSU has explains. "Bue it is not the After discovering Hillel was chosen, Prom that will be ·held Monday, partnered w• rh to make the same response chis year; last 'Diane Klein, a merriber of Hillel replied, Dec. 5, 2005 at the luxurious residents of Harbor Beach look year we had a lot of volunteers "We're very open to teaching students on Renaissance-Fort Lauderdale their best. and this year we don't have campus about Jewish life and tradition, ' Hotel. The Senior Prom is an enough students to pair up · regardless if they're Jewish or not. I'm . Residents from the Harbor occasion sponsored by Student with a senior. Hopefully more extremely ecstatic. We are very appreciative Beach Nursing & Rehabilitation Development and Special students will sign-up soon." of our members and non~members for this Center will groove to oldies Events, and has been successful The Herald will be nominating." music, have the chance to win for the past four years. covering the event, a notion to Hillel will also receive an award of 25 prizes, and get their picture taken Currently, Jen Bowman, how big the annual tradition dollars worth of credit donated to their by a professional photographer. the Graduate Assistant of has become. account. Students and faculty will also be Volunteerism and Community To sign up for the event For the month of September, the . paired with a "senior" date for Service, is in charge ofmanaging on the evening of Monday, winners were Sarni Ray as Student of the the night's festivities. the event, but is unfortunately Dec. 5, contact Jennifer Month and the lntervarsity Christian The seniors will receive short on volunteers. Bowman at 262-729/ . Fellowship as Organization of the Month.· the special treatment of getting "This experience is O~C:::_EMBER 5, 2005 THE KNIGHT 5 NSU Celebrates EID Students, faculty, and the community enjoy a night of Muslim music, food, and tradition Step UP By Rafia Chodhry Farreza Rashied, a sophomore at News Editor Broward Community College who Several community leaders heard about the dinner through friends, discussed the importance of Muslims attended with her mother and sister. giving back to the community and "My family and I are very glad to to the plate. serving as positive role models at a be here tonight," she said. "This is an ___ .. Nov. 18 feast to commemorate the excellent opportunity for everyone to end of Ramadan, a month of fasting get together and celebrate the end of a ------r-~------for Muslims. month of fasting." FL R l DA Melodious prayers hummed The evening began with a welcome \ o overhead as families from all over speech by Sadia Dandia, IMAN's South Florida poured into the Carl President, and . Kamal Kaur, ISA {;/,,­ DeSantis auium for the second annual President. Afterward, an azan, a call to ~ Eid ul-Fiu Dinner. prayer, led the students into prayer. Soon In the Muslim tradition, Eid ul­ after, IMAN's advisor Ahmed Albatineh, ·u , , • . Fitr, a day of feasting, occurs at the a math professor at NSU, recited a verse . HSU - ~ from the Qur'an. . NO"A. souTH1'.A.STtRN uNl\'EMl'f)' end of the month of Ramadan, the \ r - month during which the Qur'an was The centerpiece of the event i I revealed. was a skit, inspired by Shakespeare's :...-----· ~ -~--- The dinner doubled as a fund­ Romeo and Juliet, which depicted two raiser to support disaster relief efforts stereotypical Indian college students, for victims of the Asian earthquake, Laila and Majnu, who find each other and hurricanes Rita and Katrina. on Facebook.com. More $1,000 dollars have been raised, Majnu sends a picture which For NSU. organizers said. resembles popular Indian actor, Shahrukh Khan. Laila sends a picture FREE LICENSE PLATE REPLACEMENT Often abbreviated simply as Eid, Whether you're cruising on !-95 or traveling across the country, you the dinner replaced the International which looks likeAishwarya Rai, regarded can show your school affiliation by dlsplaying an NSU specialty Muslim Association's annual fast­ as one of the world's most beautiful license plate on your vehicle. Show the world you went to the best. a-thon, normally held in October, Indian actresses. but cancelled this year because of When they meet in person, neither $ Hurricane Wilma. looks lik~ the picture they'd shared. NOVA SOUTHEASTERN "Start as young as you are and The underlining message: stick to NSU_ UNIVERSITY plant the seeds for yourself and the traditional morals and values and let 6~cr-l.l #'-€. e.La.'!.ivoU',v.... community," said Nasseb Khan, a your parents arrange your marriage, a www.nova.edu/alumnl/llcenseplate/ community activist. practiced tradition in Islamic countries.

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November usually ends with the realization that Thanksgiving break just isn't long enough. Thankfully, December has arrived. Besides, with winter classes finally ending and the celebration of the best holidays of the year, people of all ages can look forward to the Hollywood bigwigs taking advantage of our free time and cheery spirits with a slew of spectacular releases

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe stereotypes, I admit chat I am unnaturally excited a Sopranos about chis film, which opens on Dec. 9. :h ofjungle C.S. Lewis' beloved classic is brought to the big screen with the scale fitting to the hofan Usher 1 . 4 ..,__ ....,... ·· 1 the slightest PHOTO RECAP: Usher (Darrell) lays shirtless next to Emmanuelle grandeur of the book. medy with Chriqui (Dolly) after being shot in a drive-by, and thus reveals the real The first book in a series of seven, .ch of drama, reason this movie was made. Photo from Yahoo! Movies "The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe" together and, introduces the reader to the Penvensie Jy for Usher, what a guy named Fat Tony. too hard to be a "gangster" is children, Peter, Susan, Edmund and I'm sure you can see funny. Lucy. The film follows their adventures where chis is going. Darrell, At ocher times, the movie as they discover a magic wardrobe which inexperienced as he is, gets tries to be a drama. There leads to the fantastical world of Narnia Dolly killed, so he runs away is nothing dramatic about and all the extraordinary creatures chat from the mafia and lives like a storyline you can predict abide there. They soon discover, however, a fugitive for the rest of the during the opening credits. that the world is under the icy spell of movie. No, not really. They The end of the movie is anti­ the White Wirch Jadis. With the help of the lion Aslan, the children work to just fall in love and Mafia climatic and unsurprising. free Narnia from the witch's control and Daddy is none too pleased. The story behind the mafia hit fulfill their destinies. This movie tries (not is broad, and truly, I could not Filmed in beautiful New Zealand too hard) to fit into several care less. and with special effects by WETA, the categories and fails at each. The other 92. 7 percent people behind the Lord of the Rings of the time, this movie is an First, it wants to be a comedy trilogy, Ihe Lion the Witch and the infomercial selling Usher and and succeeds at drawing out Wardrobe is sure to garner comparison to very few laughs. The humor, all his greatness. In the opening the films based on J .R.R Tolkien's books. plot and characters are all rwo minutes of the movie, we Bue Narnia has a magic all it's own, and recycled and cheap. When get the picture that Usher - er, if director Andrew Adamson (Shrek) was returning home after a night I mean Darrell - is supposed able to translate that to the big screen, --- · with Darrell, a to be a ladies man. With all this film could be one of the best of the of Dolly's friends drooling on USHER -. 1 flustered Dolly year. joins her father for his newly acquired Italian suit breakfast where within five seconds of meeting Other Family Films Opening in Dec: she tells him she him, you have the strong urge Cheaper by the Dozen 2 (Dec 21) wants her coffee to the yell at the screen, "we black with brown get it!" King Kong In defense of the aspiring Speaking of Lord ofthe Rings, award mogul, Usher's performance winner Peter Jackson sees his dream was not too bad and he can't be become a reality as King Kong makes its blamed for the movie's failure way to theaters. (he didn't write it). I can't The story follows a less than honest deny that U~her has a good film director who takes his crew to an presence on screen, but\c- · uncharted island to shoot a movie. playipg a ~ fa . " -.. Unfortunately, his leading lady is offered up by the villagers as a sacrifice to the

Please See MOVIES Page 9 8 THE KNIGHT DECEMBER 5, 2005 MIX Tiiis leek in Arts & Entertainment (continued from page 7) The story behind the mafia hit is broad, and truly, I could not care less. December9 his lines (and all the dialogue in for those of you looking for a 1he Chronicles ofNamia; 1he Lio.n, 1he Witdi and 'JJhe Wankobe Starring: Tilda Swmt(f)n, James McAvey, Georgie the movie) were unbelievable, comedy, a drama, or a movie Henley and his interactions with Dolly that does not include a ten-year­ Directon kaaMS, and. giants that has become a world t:Uf606 \19 ete,mal wimer by &e evil Wmt:e W'itc~ Jadis. Under the ~ee of a moii)!e and ~stical ruler, the lion Asian, the childr'6n fight t@ 0vercome the White Witcliis powerful hold ever Narnia. Alllonlllmes Avai'Jal>le December 6 Cur.tain Call by Bminena See you on the Other Side by Kom A LiPtk Mqre Per-so-tud (Raw) by Linds-ay Lohan f!JI!l~~~ra~ $4-BORED? AFTERNOON MATINEE . .r:JtJ l!:ll;]£:Jt1 $3- No HURRY, RENT lT. A¥ailable December 6 .EllJt:JJ S isfor Sikttc.e by Sue Graft,on $2-ACCIDENTLY CATCH IT ON HBO. 1hiJJ1:y-ft)lili' yea.rs ago, Violet Sullivan put en her pa11ty iaery ana left. ~ •. for the annual Fourth of July firew~rks displa:1. She was never seen again. In -Bl $1- WALMART- DVD BARGAIN BIN. the sni.ali California t-0wn &f Serena Station., tii>~UCS wagged. So-me said sbid run off with a lover. Some said she was murdered by her husband. But for me not-qui'r-e--seven~yeaP-old daught

The Cffnrtant Princess by Philflpll' Gr-egory As yOilngest daughter t-0 the $pan4sla monarchs aad crusaders King Ferdinand and Queea Isabella, Catalina, princess of-Wales and of Spai111, was promised t© the English :Prince Arthur whens-he was three. $he leaives Spain at 15 r:0 fulffl! her desriny as queen of England, where she finds vme love with ~u;r (after soctne inidal sourness) as uhey ~t abe future of their kil;lgdom tog~tlter. Arthur dies yotUtg, however, leaving Catalina a widow and ineligible for the du'.:-0ne. :Bef<}re his death, he extracts a promi~e liro&:m .his wife ro many his youeger hrother Henry in order to berome queen anyway, nave children anti L'Wli: as llhey had planned, a situation t!h:at can only be if Gncalina denies tihat Artlutr wa.~ ever her lover. IVDlclcms Available December 6 Russell Crowe in Cinderella Man Jessica Alba in Panta#ic Four Johnny Knoxville in The Dukes ofH11,zard E.ntcnalnmcnt Dooember8 3 Doors Down in the Sound Advice Amphitheater in Sunrise

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ComptteEI l!>y Marii:1es Alvarer: DECEMBER 5, 2005 THE KNIGHT 9 MOVIES (continued from page 7) Hollywood will be providing some spectacular winter treats to keep yo·u warm during those chilly December nights 25-fooc call gorilla chat lives in attitudes reflecting discomfort . The Ringer follows the story of favorite lady in red. the jungle. Against the odds, the and opposition. Her presence Steve Barker Qohnny Knoxville), a In an effort · to shake things actress and the ape develop a bond, challenges relationships and forces man stuck at a desk job until a twist up, Hoodwinked begins at but the gorilla is captured and put those around her to evaluate of face 6.nds him with a promotion the end, with Chief Grizzly on display in New York. themselves. but staring down the barrel of a (Xzibit) investigating a domestic ~though most people my age Producer Michael London large debt. In.an attempt to get the drscurbance at Granny's cottage. have heard the reference and know was responsible for the 2004. hie money, Barker decides to pretend to In light of all the charges against the classic scene a top the Empire Sideways and looks co repeat that be mentally challenged and rig the the suspects (Red, the wolf, the State Building, the previous King success with this family drama. Special Olympics. Barker probably Woodsman), each suspect will Kong movies were befon~ our time. The movie boast an impressive didn't expect that the people he's up get the chance to tell their side of Jackson brings a retelling true roster, with Diane Keaton scaring against would out shine, out class the story. to the era but appealing to chis as the matriarch of the Stone and catch on to him. A "Law and Order" spin generation. Starring Adrien Brody family, Sarah Jessica Parker playing Rest assured that the script on a well known tale makes chis and Naomi Watts, this film debuts Meredith, Luke Wilson and was presented to and approved by comedy, which first debuted at the Dec. 14. Rachael McAdams playing Stone the Special Olympics. If there is Cannes Film Festival, something children and Claire Danes as anyone chis m~vie cakes a crack at, to look into. Other Remakes Opening in Meredith's sister. This dynamic cast it is Knoxville's character, who gets December: Fun with Dick and goes a long way toeards depicting himself into interesting situations, Jane (Dec. 21) the dym~mic elements of the film, especially when he starts falling for which is released on Dec. 16. a volunteer. The Ringer opens Dec. The Family Stone 23. 'Though holiday movies can Other Romance Comedies be exciting, there is always the risk Opening in Dec: Rumor Has It Other Comedies Opening in Dec: of catching the one by-the-book (Dec. 25), Mrs. Henderson Presents (Dec. 25) family comedy, complete with a holiday dinner, mistletoe and every The Ringer Hoodwinked other cliche you can think of. This When I fuse heard the premise I, for one, always thought the movie is not it. of chis movie, I was shocked and story of Little Red Riding Hood When the eldest of the large intrigued, which means that was a little fishy. Proving chat I am and bohemian Scone family . producers Peter and Bobby Farrelly not weird (or at least not alone) is brings his uptight New Yorker ( There's Something About Mary, the film Hoodwinked, a remake of girlfriend home for the family's Shallow Hal) have already done the classic tale of a big bad wolf, a annual reunion, she is met with their jobs. granny in the cum.my and everyone's

S/Jowl,iz, Bit,, chingamajiggies dangerous? Don't you need a - I don't know- a licerrse co Compiled by Nicolle Garber work one? According to Hollywood.com, officials at the American College of Radiology (ACR), are highly concerned by Cruise's revelation rhat he A Really Big Surprise purchased the device, and they're warning him that he could be breaking Noc. Come on, they were the law if he's carrying out the scans himself Cruise probably thinks that the doomed from the start. You'd doctors are actually bad spirits in disguise. In an attempt to make people feel have to be blind, deaf, and better about the situation, Cruise will ·donate the sonogram, which could dumb not co see a huge train have cost from $25,000 to $ 200,000, to a hospital after his baby is born. pummel into the Wal-mart Who's going to make the baby feel better about the situation? next to your house. That is Feather Boas Not Preferred Attire exactly what Nick Lachey and Our favorite flamboyant fashionisca Elton John is participating in a Jessica Simpson's marriage civil union with his partner, David Furnish, a Canadian filmmaker. The was--a train wreck. According two lovebirds will tie the proverbial knot on Dec. 21, the day the United to ET Online they released Kingdom's new Civil Partnership Ace chat allows gay couples to formalize this statement: "This is the their unions takes effect, says Yahoo!. It will be a low-key ceremony, nothing 4 mutual decision of two people chat reflects John's stage style (feather boas, enormous amounts of sequins, with an enormous amount of ere). The two have been together for almost 12 years, and John attributes respect and admiration for Furnish to helping him get over his drug and drinking habits. On another each other. We hope that you note, the 80's pop scar George Michael is reportedly getting hitched as well respect our privacy during chis when the new edict is passed. I'm m,11y upset about the "no sequins" policy, difficult time." My very professional opinion (move over, Dr. Phil) is that though. Elton John without a feather boa and sequins is analogous to a giraffe Simpson's career shot up and her husband's career dug its own grave. The without stripes. Wait, Giraffes have spots, right? Oh gosh, I'm so confused. two seemed to become disenchanted with one another, and the side effects were visible on their MTV reality show "Newlyweds." Ac least the marriage Officers, l\7e Were "Lost,, lasted about three years, which in Hollywood time is the equivalent of 10 I have a feeling there were no excuses for the two "Lose" stars who were or more. Not bad. Now chat this is over, though, we can focus on guessing pulled over by police and failed the field sobriety test. Cynthia Wacros, who how long the Spears-Federline thing will last. plays Libby and Michelle Rodriguez, who plays Ana Lucia, were in separate cars when they were arrested, within 15 minutes of each ocher. According Risky Business to the Associated Press, both actresses were released on $500 bail on the I think nowadays that calling Tom Cruise a nutcase is considered a same day. Unfortunately, their licenses were immediately revoked and they modern colloquialism. Cruise, after impregnating his girlfriend, actress were issued temporary (and very strict) licenses. You know what that means. Katie Holmes, has bought his own, personal sonogram machine to Next week the headline will read "'Lost' Stars Arrested For Walking Around follow the development of their illegitimate child. Bue wait, aren't chose Drunk in Hawaii"' r·-= ~~ ~ Otlinions PAGE 10 ----···---

,,. A Fly on the Wall: By Paul Saneaux StaffWriter Resolution

With the end of the campus. What we have are last Senate meeting, official silent spectators, holding back Dear NSU Community, business has co~e to a close interest and involvement in the SGA's affairs. Nothing is worse I've mentioned before how diuch I hate for the Senators, and they chatspeak. Or at least, I'm reasonably sure I surely must be overjoyed than a stagnant opinion. have. Finding things like "wuz A? Wut r u A by the prospect of a short A curious motion was 2 2dy?" on my screen drives me crazy enough break. Well, so am I, but made during the meeting that to knock it off the desk. Okay, so I've never that does not mean that caught everyone's immediate discussed behind close doors. actually knocked it off, but ifl had to read die my work is done; when attention; Commuter Senator They have their reasons for stuff all the time, maybe I just would. the Senate returns, so will Alaina Siminovsky, also a clearing the room but secrecy When I run across this type of thing on message boards and forums, I have serious I- and with less reservation member of the ad hoc OSB only creates suspicion. trouble deciphering what in the world this when it comes to letting my committee, moved to nullify It would be I)ice to know person is trying to say- it's all gobbledygook opinion and the facts be the way the Organizational why the OSB was not trained (yes, that is a technical term). Which is why I known. As I reflect back, it Standards Board chose the new and who was supposed to train find it entirely bafiling that anyane would want is apparent that my column prospective Senators on the them. Will the applications entire novels condensed into this trash sent to is unnecessarily marred with grounds that members of the submitted by ,the candidates their cell phones as text messages. Let me explain. BBC News reported that excess politeness. OSB have not been properly be tossed and resubmitted? a student mobile service by the name of dot. It was brought to trained. This means the.OSB is W~l training of the OSB make mobile has developed a project to condense · i my attentioi:i previously that "not an operational body." As them alter their selection after classic novels into a few lines of chatspeak (oh, some of _the comments I Vice President of Legislative they have made one? And why the horror!) for just this text messaging purpose. have made have given people .Affairs Liz Harbaugh said, ·did the candidates sitting in 1 They've even got a professor from the University. the wrong impression of since "the OSB is not officially the room say and ask nothing College London backing them up on it. What I how the SGA fonctions and an operating .body" their when they were told they were, want to know is: what is the purpose? Reading · a few lines of chatspeak might why people say what they .decision cannot be "recognized in fact, not Senators yet? I give you the plot of the novel (the entirety of say; truthfully, it does not at the moment." personally would have been Pride and Prejudice is summed up as "2Sistrs matter whether I carefully All this was made upset, if n~t at least curious. WnmgHsbnds. NwMeninTwn-Bingly&Darcy. I' phrase my opinions or issue public after the Senate went Apathy, people! Those big holes Fit&Loadd.BigSis Jane Fals 4B,2ndSisLiz I them flippantly because back into session following a in people's faces are meant to H8s D Coz Hes Proud. Slimy Soljr Wikam I some readers will always fifteen minute recess. Students, be opened. Instead, they are Sys DHs Shady Past.Trns Out Hes Actuly r misconstrue. That worry persons not on the Senate, and mostly opened at inopportune ARlyNysGuy &RlyFancysLiz. She Decyds She i Lyks Him.Evry I Gts Maryd." Or maybe you has been shoved out of even the executive board had times. How sad. Nevertheless prefer Romeo and Juliet as "FeudTween 2hses­ my mind. Conversations, to vacate the room. Why was we will have to wait and see.

Montague&Capulet. RomeoMfalls_ <3w/_ ! 1- questions, and skepticism . that? As far as I know, what was JulietC&mary Secretly Bt R kils J's Coz &&is ,. need to be instigated on this said in session was what they banishd. J fakes Death. As Part of Plan2b-w/R Bt_leter Bt It Nvr Reachs Him. Evry lconfuzd­ bothLuvrs kil Emselves."), bur you lose all of the interesting bits, and it's not even comprehensive enough to BS through a lit paper with. Ifyou're too lazy or pressed for time to read the whole Letter to the Editor book, you'd be bener off picking up the Spark Notes. "Where Have All the Trees Gone?" I realize that we live in a society that seems · ro value instant gratification above all else, but · because they were destroyed by is €Ost more to move the trees, I hardly find a novel of several hundred pages the hurricanes, mainly because rather than cut them down? condensed into a couple of difficult ro decipher not all .of the trees they cut I am just a concerned lines gratifying. What happened to sitting down were damaged. There student "who is very unhappy Dear Editor, down ro actually read a good book? Or if you're were 15-20 trees severed that with the University's choic~to not a reader, at least invest a couple hours in were perfectly healthy. Are they go about creating more space the movie so that you get some idea of how it's Is anyone else on campus as being cut down to make room in such a devastating manner. supposed to go (unless, of course, they mangle upset as I am about the massive for the construction of the new Ans~ers to my questions are it in Hollywood). number. of trees that are being Ah well- to each his own, I suppose. I just dorm building? If so, this is welcomed and encouraged. cut down outside of the dorms? hope that it doesn't become such a trend that a disgrace. Our first home is - Today I woke to the sound they start printing real novels like this. One nature, and by cutting down all Lauren Adamczyk gentleman from Durham wrote: "By simplifying of chainsaws and beautiful trees of these trees it is contributing NA. T. UR.E. President" falling to the ground. This has language, you obstruct more complex thought to the problem of developing ; processes and churn out a generation of glib, been going on for at least three all of South Florida, leaving : ,-shallow cretins." I couldn't have said it better days now. Every time I walk nothing of our mother nature. ' myself. outside to go to class and see The economic side of this As usu.tl, email me with any comments at the devastation, I immediately [email protected]. project is also something I have become saddened by the loss of come to wonder about. Are my Sincerely, nature. tuition dollars going toward this What are the reasons for process? Why would relocating How many more trees will meet /lfida 1!att"71fXJ4e all of this? I ruled out the the trees to a different location this fatal end? Photo by Lauren possibility of removing the m;es on campus be a problem? Does Adamczyk ...... -~~ --~...; ..

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By Marines Al~ A&E E4iPJr have an ongoing list named how did Michael smuggle in the his cool smirk of "Ha .ha, I already Forget @veryth.ing you know "People Who Have Been Shot credit card after they did an - um­ though of that." llttt like I sai4 about prismi. I'm not sure how much After Speaking to Veronic-Duh." extensive search? Seriously, I cannot this is defimtely not tne. a com.tnatl person. actually knows These funs can tell you that their blame some audience members for Fox originally piclred ttp about prison or-where such knowledge blood pressure rises significantly getting tired of looking away from thirteen episodes of l':ri~ ~reak. is acquired, bwt in any case, forget it. every time Michael goes into the all the contrivances. But then again, but pleased fans everywhere when I -woUild pers0nally like to welcome hole behind the potty in his cell, who cares what really goes on inside they announced the.y opti•oo a yon to Fox ltiver State Penitentiary or every time he smiles at Dr. "I of a prison. It's all about drama full 22-episode season. On Mon.day - h0me of lawns that are more lush · * • and a strong Nov. 28, Fox aired the two-h0:ur than any golf course you've ever storyline, and "fall finale," which was a lit1:le sub seen. - an.cl Fox's hit show "Prison despite it's par for me, mostly because I was Rreak". That's right folks, get ready untrue-to-life foolish enough to think mat th~ to S"ttspend disbelief and get wrapped feel, "Prison were actually going to break Oll!t. tl!J' in the most unlikely escape. Break" provides Who would have thought tlaey "'" follows the story both these would be stopped by some keta of (Wentworth elements. janitor who saw the corroded pipe Mi[ier) a structural engineer whose Tue last they were going to bust through h:totb:er, Lincoln Burrows (Dominic category of and replaced it in the span of a few Purcel1) was framed for murdering people (with hours? the vice president's brother. After a known The episode closed with crazy metica.lou.sly plotting an escape, population of T-Bag wielding a knife (like tllait's Michael robs a bank and is one who most going to help), and a cowering i11learcerated, where he immediately definitely could Veronica who has just watched her 1 heps exe-01ting his plan and must \.-Lo..1.~""'kus•~lik_e...,.M~i~ch_a_~.,....Is=-c-o=fie"""'"ld~"?s ...._ll!'(W~':-..ntw orth Miller, above) blueprint not be me. .. ) source get shot, before kle could learn to work around something didn't account ~or their get ~way being re-sealed, thus squashing their are the ones hand her the letter with al!l the L ~ . pl d r h h plans for breaking out of pnson. Photo from FOX.com uc never · anne ror: t e ot er who think that important information. Silily, s:ffly coovicts. Have No Qualms About Flirting Wentworth TV characters. -. 'Wk.en ever I t.alk to other people With a Convict" Tancredi. Miller is so pretty that he could be I guess fans a.vrd aewcomers about '"-Prisoa Break" there are three The next category of people reading a phone book in prison, alike can only wait un:til .Mat:ch to general r-6actions. Number one is the is the realists. How is it that and they would still tune it. Miller see if everyoae's favorite escapees,.. avid fan. They are du: ones that can there are telephones in the prison carries the show with great acting to-be will acruaM.y escape. f'I be eeIJ you chat Dominic PurceU is so yard? Why are these prisoners skills, which include but are not there, with my bitterness nesta. my monotone, you almost wanot him to constantly walking around limited to: his icy blue stare of "what "I Love Wencwonh" banner (and die. Urey can reM you that Veronica without supervision? Why is there the heck am I going to do now," matchmg sticker) and my popc-0m. (Robin Ttlt.lney), Lincoln's ex-girl a storage room with all kinds his cry on cue man tears of "I never You can't fol'.let the popcorn. who is also investiga:tin.i his case, is of poisonous and combustible knew the convicts were going to be * .dumbest lawyer alive. I. actuaJlly chemicals in prison? Exactly bad enough to cut o:f tny toes" and

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