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February www.unfspinnaker.com 28 Volume 30, Issue 24 2007 Wednesday SWAT team drops in Former Sen. alleges SG violated law FILE PHO T O: ROBER T K. PIETRZYK REBECCA D Former Student Government Senator Matthew Breidenstein, pictured here during the Oct. 19 elections com- mission violation hearing, is accusing SG of violating Florida law and SG statutes during the hearing. AL Y SG refutes claims of and SG statutes. Breidenstein was disqualified The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Support Weapons and Tactical Unit rappeled for a “major violation” of SG election statutes by Feb. 21 from a helicopter onto campus near Lot 18. The demonstration was mishandling fall elections not claiming taxes on his expense statement. originally set to happen on the Green but was moved. The Student Criminal “Somebody needs to make that place [SG] Justice Association sponsored the event. commission hearing accountable, and you know who can do that? The student body can by paying attention to who they vote for,” said Breidenstein, a senior political sci- BY TAMI LIVINGSTON ence major. NEWS EDITOR In the first of three appeals filed by Breidenstein, he alleged that his due process Student body presidents A former University of North Florida student rights for a fair hearing under SG statutes and government senator who was disqualified after the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution the fall 2006 elections is accusing SG officials of were not met during the elections violations discuss future of schools breaking Florida law. hearing Oct. 19, 2006. Breidenstein said he was During a judicial hearing Feb. 21 to appeal the notified by a friend about the violations filed actions of SG’s Elections Commission after the against him two hours before the violations hear- BY TAMI LIVINGSTON fall 2006 elections, former Sen. Matthew ing and that he had 30 minutes to prepare a NEWS EDITOR upcoming legislative issues, said Breidenstein accused SG officials of violating UNF Student Body President his rights as guaranteed by federal and state law See SG, page 6 Justin Damiano, a senior major- The University of North ing in Political Science. The Florida Student Government Spinnaker attempted to attend hosted the monthly meeting of the board meeting but Harrison the Florida Student Association said the meeting was not open Feb. 23 in the University Center. to reporters. The FSA is a lobbying entity Damiano said the board voted for Florida students. During the to support a Campus to air its garbage new technolo- day-long conference, public uni- versity student body presidents gy fee, which from across the state, along with was proposed BY LUCY HELENNA RODRIGUEZ their staff and advisors met to last year by CONTRIBUTING WRITER discuss local and statewide SG the legislature and university issues. but stopped by Among the subjects discussed students.The The University of North in the general meeting was the technology Florida is cleaning up its Pappas Consulting Group Inc.’s Damiano fee bill was act – literally. recent report on the state of the r e-written, Garbage on the Green, sched- Florida university system. Frank Damiano said, uled for March 8, will showcase Harrison, FSA director, encour- to be more favorable to students. campus waste in the middle of aged SG officials to read the “It gives student body presi- the Green for a trash audit – the report and to “look at the diagno- dents joint approval power over first event of its kind at UNF. sis instead of the prescription the technology fee along “Not only is [the name] they are giving.” with university presidents,”

descriptive of the event location – R Harrison said there has been Damiano said. OBER mounds of campus trash on the no definitive reaction from the This way, the students can university’s ‘green,’ but you can T K. PIETRZYK Board of Governors and the uni- determine how much the fee will think of it also meaning that the versities about the report and he be and what the money will be university is moving towards encouraged people to attend a spent on, he said. ‘greening’ it’s garbage by reduc- public hearing in Orlando Feb. 26 The board also discussed Gov. ing, reusing and recycling more,” During the Garbage on the Green event March 8, the University of North to get public comment on Charlie Crist’s recent proposal said Stacy Wheeler,Political Florida will perform a waste audit to show students what trash can be recy- the report. for no new fees and no tuition Science professor and organizer cled and raise environmental awareness. Mike Fischer, FSA executive increases for the next year, of the event. director, gave a legislative update Damiano said. During the waste audit, volun- report during the general meet- “We’re looking forward to teers will retrieve trash from four finalized report will be presented campus, Wheeler said. Items will ing as well. He said the FSA is speaking to the governor soon different locations on campus, to the university including a be catalogued and sorted based currently tracking 25 legislative on his stance on tuition,” including outside campus areas detailed analysis and recommen- on weight, volume and content. bills and “it’s going to be a good, Damiano said. and trash from inside depart- dations during the week of The content categories include busy legislative session.” Students are in support of the ment buildings. March 25. items that can be recycled, items After a general meeting, the technology fee which translates The results of the waste audit The details of the audit will that cannot be recycled, and attendees split into separate to a raise in tuition, Damiano will be announced at the end of include the total number of recy- items that can be composted. councils and held group meet- said. This is why the FSA would the event and a more detailed ver- clable and waste items collected ings. The Board of Directors met sion will be available March 12. A from four different locations on See TRASH, page 7 and discussed a number of See FSA, page 4

PA GE 2 QUOTE of the WEEK

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2007 “In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. Awarded first place for Best of Show at It's the life in the 2005 National College Media Convention by the your years.” Associated Collegiate Press. O O O – Abraham Lincon Spinnaker Staff 16th president of the United States (1809-1865)

Editor in Chief Jenna Strom Art Director Robert K. Pietrzyk Business Manager Adina Daar Production Manager Ace Stryker O O O Editorials O O O Advertising Manager Kristen Montalto Adviser Joshua Stewart Faculty continues to keep campus green News Editor Tami Livingston Features Editor habits, or lack thereof. Garbage on chance to do their part. Recycling Sports Editor Holli Welch embers of the University of North Florida commu- the Green will also include booths bins and garbage cans are promi- Copy Editor Emily Bruce M nity should take pride in where anyone interested can learn nent throughout campus. It only Photo Editor Rebecca Daly the campus’ natural more about environmental issues. takes a few seconds to throw that Web Editor Meghan Dornbrock beauty and commitment to its Literally showing people what they water bottle in one bin and that food are doing to their campus will hope- wrapper in another. Graphic Designer Jen Quinn nature reserve. But lately it seems plastic bottles decorate campus fully lead to more environmentally As UNF continues to grow, the Discourse Editor more than wildflowers. friendly behavior. administration is working hard to Asst. News Editor Matt Coleman Rather than letting an abundance This is just the latest step UNF maintain the nature reserve sur- Asst. Features Editor Ross Brooks of trash go unnoticed, school offi- has taken to show its obligation to rounding campus. Plans for new nature. Last year, the new Social dorms and buildings are thought of Asst. Sports Editor cials are taking steps to ensure UNF maintains its pledge to remain a Sciences building was the first in with the environment in mind. naturally beautiful campus while Northeast Florida to be certified The UNF Master Plan, which out- Distributor Jason Strickland maintaining the interests of the “green,” meaning it was built to be lines future projects such as the environmentally friendly. transit system and the student Printer Florida Sun Printing environment. Students, faculty and staff enjoy a The building was constructed out union, requires that all new build- O O O beautiful, sprawling patch of grass of recycled and recyclable materials. ings meet the green standards that known as the Green. It is typically It was also the first building in Building 51 met. Energy is also a Jacksonville to be registered by the concern, and plans for the buildings Robinson Student Center, room 2627 one of the cleanest spots on campus, 4567 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S. but it will soon turn into a giant Leadership in Energy and include an abundance of glass. Jacksonville, FL 32224 garbage can for a day. Environmental Design. The univer- Modifications such as these add Volunteers will showcase some of sity recognized a chance to do some- up, and UNF is doing a stellar job in Phone: 904.620.2727 the items thrown away by people on thing positive for the environment leading Jacksonville as an environ- Fax: 904.620.3924 campus March 8, according to a when creating this addition to cam- mentally concerned member of www.UNFSpinnaker.com press release on the UNF Web site. pus, and both sides benefited from the city. They will sort, measure and cata- the construction of Building 51. Officials at this school are making logue the trash, hoping to open up The University of North Florida nature a priority, and those who people’s eyes to their recycling also gives people on campus a visit campus should do the same. Apologies for slavery too little, too late

SPINNAKER’S irginia is celebrating black console hurt feelings. The state’s marking violence against blacks in BEST history month by apologiz- condolences are well directed, but 1921. But Virginia isn’t prepared to V ing for its past participa- the people who most deserved to reward money to the descendents of The University of North Florida is taking tion in the perpetuation of hear the apologies are long gone, slaves or build a monument; law- a proactive approach to addressing slavery. The condolences are nice, and those who are hearing them makers are only willing to sacrifice garbage found on campus by but the state is 150 years too late. haven’t been alive long enough to their words and condolences. conducting its first trash audit. The Virginia General Assembly have been directly affected It’s almost as if Virginia is more voted Feb. 24 to express “profound by slavery. concerned in cleaning up its image regret” for the state’s support in When constructing the apology, than in making people feel better. SPINNAKER’S slavery, and “the involuntary servi- the Virginia resolution’s authors – Previous slave-owning states, like S ’ tude of Africans and the exploita- great-grandsons of slaves – original- Maryland and Missouri, are also WORST tion of Native Americans.” ly chose to request “atonement” over looking to express apologies for slav- When Bob Woodward spoke at the The apologies are directed toward “profound regret” for slavery. But ery in effort to move forward. Florida Theatre last semester, several the discriminatory actions commit- the House turned the word down It’s a nice gesture, but the point seats were empty. But at the Monster ted as far back as 1619 when the first because it’s meaning could elicit really is lost, especially in an era Truck Rally Feb. 24, more than 69,000 Africans arrived in Jamestown, but requests for money. when slavery is no longer an issue. people packed the Alltel Stadium to most specifically the “horrendous of The fact of the matter is if The apologies should have been watch monster trucks demolish cars and Virginia is truly concerned about made decades and centuries ago to buses. all depredations” of human rights and violations of founding ideals in seriously conveying its regret, it the people who actually experienced the nation’s history. should come bearing some kind of the hardships. Today they don’t PINNAKER S The U.S. Census Bureau shows compensation to accompany its carry the same meaning and aren’t S ’ Virginia to have held the most slaves verbal apologies. being heard by any of the people FIX of any state when slavery was legal. Some states have passed legisla- who were actually affected. By apologizing for things that hap- tion providing reparations for vio- Perhaps the state should focus on The Monster Truck Rally is a fun idea, pened centuries ago, all Virginia is lence committed against blacks. more pertinent issues of this day but if Americans are more entertained Florida is one such state – it paid and age. If it happens to feel further with destruction than they are in listening doing is calling attention to the fact to the man who contributed to Nixon’s that at one time, it led the nation $2.1 million to survivors and descen- pangs of guilt for things that hap- resignation, it’s worth wondering just in racism. dants of Rosewood, an all black town pened too long ago for most to where Americans’ hearts are. And waiting many years after the destroyed in 1923 by a white mob. A remember, it should apologize with fact to apologize doesn’t do much to city in Oklahoma built a monument some kind of reparation in hand.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2007 DISCOURSE PAGE 3 Parental influence encourages anorexia

am the proverbial “lost middle self-image was extremely distorted. maybe I can hide this better. I did, for child.” My older sister – skinny as STUDENT By the time I was 12, I became a years. When I graduated high school, I Ia toothpick – was this champion compulsive overeater. I overate out of stayed gone even more and my bulimic baton twirler and overachiever. My OPINION spite for the new diet my mother episodes were sporadic. If I had to par- little sister, a champion gymnast and would put me on. Surprisingly, my ticipate in a family dinner, even if my straight A student, was the apple of weight was not affected by this because mother was tolerable, I would still my daddy’s eye. Rebecca Swan, I rode my bike everywhere, all the wind up in the bathroom. I was the performer, always striving Junior, Health Science time, because I hated being at home. It took getting married and moving for attention, but in the quest for atten- By the summer before my junior more than 700 miles from sunny year in high school, I was anorexic. If Florida and my mother for me to start tion, I found that I had to be perfect. I came from the “clean your plate” I ate, I ate as little as 300-500 calories a the healing process. Recovery is a long Perfect meant I did something good generation, which to me was a contra- day.I still stayed gone, so no one in my and grueling process and I have enough for my mother to brag to com- diction. I was made to clean the plate family caught on. I dropped 25 pounds relapsed, most recently last summer, pany about, but not good enough to my parents dished up, while being in five weeks; by far one of the most when I starved myself to get back into acknowledge at home. called “fat slob” by mother because I dangerous things I have done. my old jeans. It felt great to get back Unfortunately there aren’t many ate too much. I was called “dumb” and I thought I looked good. I thought into them, but I was disgusted accolades for performing, so my per- “fat” almost on a daily basis. this would stop the heat from my with myself. fection, in my mother’s eyes, stopped To make matters worse, school was mother. But I still wasn’t good enough. After all of the therapy, I still can’t at that point. My grades were never just as painful. I was an emotional When a friend discovered my self- accept less than perfect and I never good enough. I couldn’t clean the punching bag to my mother, and I “right way,” and most importantly, destructive behavior, I resorted to eat- seem to reach it. Sad, isn’t it? hated myself. Looking back at that ing and purging; I figured because I my mother was “not going to have a time, I had zero confidence, and my E-mail Rebecca Swan at [email protected]. fat daughter!” wasn’t perfect at starving myself, Cell phones diminish communication ties, quality of life

ur generation relies on tech- In 2006 there were 203 million cell more likely to get into crashes that nology for almost every phones in use in the United States and cause injury.An ABC news poll aspect of our lives. It is with a population around 300 million, STUDENT showed that poor cell phone etiquette nearly impossible to find there are very few people without OPINION was the bad behavior encountered anyone who doesn’t use a cellular them. There are many people who have most frequently.Large amounts of cell phoneO regularly.With this dependence more than one cell phone and because phone usage have prompted many on technology, we are losing our identi- of new marketing strategies where cell Laurel Wright, professors and employers to enact ties and many traditional ways of phone companies target children, it’s rules regarding their regulation; there Junior, Journalism communication. common to see a 9-year-old walking are many times when an improperly Having a cell phone is great, but it is around the mall with a cell phone plas- placed call can result in reprimand. getting to a point where the average tered to his or her ear. In that same survey 59 percent of Cell phones are a great invention, person cannot function without it. It would not be surprising if the cell phone users said they wouldn’t but with people relying on them and People frequently tell stories about number of cell phone contracts soon lend their cell phones to a friend for a using them too much, its good begins having lost their phones and how they equals or exceeds the number of day, and 26 percent reported that hav- to diminish. We need to think before can’t get in touch with anyone because people in the country. It seems impos- ing their cell phones was more impor- pulling out a cell phone just to call their phone numbers are gone. sible to find an area of life that does tant than having their wallets.This someone in the next room. When a major network goes down, involve the use of cell phones. They need to have cell phones with us every Wireless communication helps gain people are at a stand still. With no way are commonly seen in bathrooms, hour of every day is absurd. They can convenience but we are losing our to text classmates to ask about class restaurants, cars, stores and classes. be used for safety and convenience, but chances to interact with others face to assignments or what’s going on that An advertising agency conducted a having them at arms reach all the time face. If cell phone usage continues to night, they can’t live securely. Reliance survey in 2005 that found 15 percent is taking these measures too far. expand at the current rate, we could on these devices is becoming ridicu- of respondents had answered their As helpful as cell phones can possibly lose traditional means of lously excessive. Cell phone users 18 to cell phone calls while having sex, be, excessive use can be detrimental. communication and risk damaging our 24 years old average around 22 hours of while none of the survey respondents A study by an insurance agency way of living. usage a month, the most talking time had interrupted a cell phone call to showed that individuals who use a cell E-mail Laurel Wright at [email protected]. out of any age demographic. have sex. phone while driving were four times Address change would reflect improving stature of university

ig things will happen for the need to know where to go in case of seminars are held at the center, and University of North Florida LETTER an emergency. But the University lectures and performances attract in the future: we’ll get more FROM THE Police Department constantly members from the Jacksonville com- dorms, a Student Union networks with the Jacksonville munity on a daily basis. building, a skate park, and our EDITOR Sheriff ’s Office and most firefighters With more than 16,000 students and Bbasketball team will finally be know their way around Jacksonville booming popularity in Jacksonville, eligible to make it to the NCAA Jenna Strom, Editor in chief like the backs of their hands. It might it’s time UNF moves on up to either 1 Tournament. With all these big be difficult for them to find UNF Drive or something else that changes coming into effect over the Jacksonville University – it being out gives us more of an individualized next several years, it’s obvious the Planning and Development denied the in the boonies on University identity. The university has grown university has outgrown its britches Ospreys from taking flight with a new Boulevard and all – but in the case of enough to earn a right to its own at 4567 St. Johns Bluff Road South. address, 1 UNF Drive, because it UNF, it’s safe to say it’s something number. It’s time the city starts giv- The address has been with the doesn’t fall within the 11,400-11,499 most can do pretty quickly. ing us the credit we deserve. Ospreys through thick and thin, from range assigned to all buildings in the Dozens of businesses congregate E-mail Jenna Strom at [email protected]. days when parking was plentiful to area. The city’s philosophy makes in the University Center each week, nights filled with Homecoming perfect sense because rescue forces events. University presidents have come and gone, esteemed professors have completed their tenures only to abandon the many he Spinnaker welcomes all columns and letters to the editor. All student submissions must acres of lush green trees, and 4567 include the author’s first and last names, major and academic classification. Faculty and has proved its loyalty and stuck Tguest submissions must include department title or company name. No anonymous submis- around throughout the years. The university is moving on to sions will be published. Submissions will be verified for authenticity before publication. bigger and better things. St. Johns Submissions may be edited for content, grammar, word length and libel. Letters should not Bluff Road technically no longer exceed 300 words in length, and columns should be approximately 500 words. feeds into the university, and as nos- The ideas expressed in columns and letters published in the Spinnaker do not necessar- talgic it may seem, it’s time to bury the bird. It seems silly that we ever ily reflect the opinions of Spinnaker staff or the university. attended school on St. Johns Bluff Road in the first place because the Submit columns and letters to university is so far separated from [email protected]. other businesses located on the road. The Jacksonville Department of

PAGE 4 NEWS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2007 Students bring beast back to life

BY MATT COLEMAN ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR is providing all the manpower. dinosaur. His company decided to Richard Swindasz, a senior develop around the statue instead building construction manage- of over it. It’s been a fixture of the ment student is managing the Hawk St. John, commercial Jacksonville community for more project for UNF.He said he became leasing consultant for Ash than 30 years. Despite being target- involved in the project as a part of Properties, said due to the input ed for extinction, the T-rex statue his Senior Capstone Project from various community mem- on Beach Boulevard still has some Management class in which stu- bers, his company felt the restora- life left in it. dents run construction projects tion should be handled by a local Ash Properties Inc., a local con- from start to finish. construction agency. struction company and the “I’ve learned much like sched- “Our preference was to keep Building Construction Manage- uling, budgeting, estimating and the project local,” St. John said. ment program at the University of staying in contact with other asso- “That’s why we went with North Florida are working togeth- ciates,” Swindasz said. “The proj- the Building Construction er to prolong the dinosaur’s life- ect is going very smoothly and I’m Management college at UNF. They span. Students from the college honored to be working on a had a strong desire to work on the met Feb. 24 at the construction site Jacksonville landmark.” project and we were impressed to restore the statue to its Randall Whitfield, vice presi- with their work.” former glory. dent of Ash Properties, said his St. John said Ash properties The students pressure washed company acquired the property will unveil the newly refurbished and patched the dinosaur statue. where the dinosaur was located a dinosaur to the public either April They plan on resurfacing, repaint- few years ago. Built as an attrac- 14 or 16. They plan on setting REBECCA D ing and completely repairing the tion at the now-defunct Goony up lights to illuminate the

statue before they finish the proj- Golf, the dinosaur was retained statue and surrounding it in AL ect. Ash Properties has paid for all while the area surrounding it was decorative fencing. Y the materials associated with the cleared for future construction. Students from the University of North Florida Building Construction E-mail Matt Coleman at Management program are working to restore the old Goony Golf dinosaur on construction and the Building Whitfield said there was a com- [email protected]. Construction Management college munity outcry surrounding the Beach Boulevard. The project is scheduled to be completed in April. University battles city for change of address

BY BOBBY AGAGNINA changes its address. If it doesn’t CONTRIBUTING WRITER affect me, why should I care?” said Jason Klemka, a freshman The University of North nutrition major. Florida is in the process of trying The proposed address change to change its address. might not affect students but it Because the school is no will definitely impact the school. longer located on St. Johns Bluff, Anything bearing UNF’s address university administrators want would have to change. to change the address. A request “We would have a long period submitted to the Department of of time to transition when we Planning and Development for have both addresses, so we would the City of Jacksonville was simply replace letterhead, busi- recently denied, and the universi- ness cards and so forth with the ty plans to appeal the decision, new address as we ran out of said Sharon Ashton, vice presi- these materials,” Ashton said. dent for Public Relations. The funds to make these As for possible new address changes could mean that students names, “We suggested 1 UNF might have to pay more for cer- Drive,” Ashton said. tain services on campus. The department now has an This in return would affect interim director, Brad Thoburn, students’ wallets; however, no fig- and UNF is prepared to appeal ure has been calculated. the city’s decision within the next “I would be angry because I few months. already pay enough money.I am a “Policy requires addresses to poor college student, and I don’t fall into a specific range; UNF want to be poorer. I think all of falls into the 11,400 range,” said the other students here feel the Ellen Fales, senior planner for same way,” Klemka said. the Department of Planning and “We plan to appeal the deci- Development for the City sion to deny 1 UNF Drive within of Jacksonville. the next few months,” A range is given to all build- Ashton said. ings in an area, and UNF’s ranges Though it is possible the from 11,400-11,499. University offi- process of getting the address cials suggested using “1,” but changed will take time, money because that does not fall into its and some effort, the effects will be range, the address change was positive. “I think UNF Drive turned down. works, since it’s the name of the Students haven’t shown much school,” Klemka said. interest in the school’s E-mail Bobby Agagnina at address change. [email protected]. “I don’t even care if UNF

FSA: Presidents decline health insurance plan

from page 1 worth looking into,” Damiano said. The BOD like to speak to Crist about would like more informa- his proposal. tion about the insurance and Also discussed was the how it has worked at other legislature’s plan to possibly schools, he said. Florida implement mandatory uni- State University is currently versity health insurance, testing a pilot-program, Damiano said. The FSA has he said. chosen not to support the More information about measure right now, he said. the FSA, visit http:// “The board of directors blog.floridastudentassocia- feels that mandatory health tion.com or www.floridastu- insurance isn’t the best dentassociation.com. route for the state university E-mail Tami Livingston at system but they feel it’s [email protected].

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BY MATT COLEMAN ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR

“I’ve seen For the past few weeks, their them all over presence on campus has been an campus. I enigma. With the polarizing think it’s good words of “Love” and “Hate” that people emblazoned on either side, the origins of these signs remained are addressing hidden. problems and It was recently revealed that speaking their the group involved with the SHANTAL minds. ” placement of the signs was the VOORWINDEN Baptist Collegiate Ministry, a SOPHOMORE, part of the University of North COMMUNICATIONS Florida’s Campus Ministry department. Robby Angell, a senior crimi- “The signs are nal justice major, is the student great. It shows responsible for leading the love/hate project. He said he that we’re not first heard about the idea while perfect and we attending a Baptist Collegiate have flaws.” Ministry conference. “LA Tech in Louisiana did this on their campus,” Angell A said. “After hearing about it, I CE STRYKER RUBEN PAGAN felt very inspired to see this hap- SENIOR, pen at UNF.” The vice president of the BIOLOGY Kari Khalif, a sophomore criminal justice major, signs the “Religion” Love/Hate board on the Green Feb. 19. The boards Baptist Collegiate Ministry on were part of a three-pronged initiative by the Baptist Collegiate Ministry to provoke discussion about the real meaning of campus, Angell worked closely “I like that love and hate among students, said Robby Angell, the project’s leader. with the Campus Ministry and people can Student Affairs in bringing the express them- “Love/Hate experience” to Green where students could Ben Smith, the campus minis- experience.” selves anony- school. write what they love or hate ter for BCM, was involved in the Angell said he is unsure what mously so they “The purpose of the project about certain topics. planning of the “Love/Hate organization represents the can be honest was to provoke discussions The boards were removed experience.” He said those speakers, but they are unaffiliat- among students on campus,” Feb. 22 by the BCM leadership involved spent an estimated 15 to ed with the Baptist Collegiate and show their Angell said. “We wanted them to team and the 35 to 40 members 20 hours working on the project. Ministries. true feelings.” consider the words love and hate looked over the results. New “Everyone involved put in a Smith said it might have been BENSON and discuss what these words boards were placed on the Green tremendous amount of work,” a “divine intervention” having HUGHES really mean.” on the night of Feb. 25 integrat- Smith said. these speakers on the Green dur- FRESHMAN, Angell said he and other ing the findings of the previous The source of the project was ing the project. HISTORY members of the Baptist signs. Angell said the point of kept anonymous to eliminate “It was interesting that we Collegiate Ministry started the the new boards is to ask for for- bias among students who partic- were talking about love and hate project Feb. 12 by placing 250 giveness from the students on ipated. while these speakers were on the “The signs give signs throughout the campus. campus. Angell said if it was known Green,” Smith said. “We were students the The group originally planned on “We are putting up these apol- that a Christian group spear- trying to clarify what opportunity placing 500 signs, but their ship- ogy boards as a way of saying headed the “Love/Hate experi- Christianity is about while these ment was delayed. The other 250 that we are sorry,” Angell said. ence,” their results might not be guys were distorting it. We hope and the signs weren’t used because they “We studied what students said as accurate. we improve the campus’s percep- courage to were damaged. they hate about Christianity and Students may have also tion of Christianity.” voice their The next phase of the project religion, and apologized for noticed that the Green has seen E-mail Matt Coleman at opinions.” Feb. 19 consisted of the place- them. We want to be forgiven for more traffic from religious [email protected]. ment of large boards on the not being perfect Christians.” speakers during the “Love/Hate AMANDA BRUNDAGE SENIOR, Task force works to raise body PUBLIC RELATIONS image issue awareness on campus “As an art installation, the BY JUSTINA STOESCU “The Body Image Task Force signs are inter- CONTRIBUTING WRITER hopes to increase awareness of esting. It’s eating, weight and body image good that they Feb. 26 through March 2 is problems,” said Dr. Julia Watkins, National Eating Disorder Department of Public Health weren’t Awareness Week and the assistant professor and task force censored.” University of North Florida is get- member. “We want to increase ting help to raise awareness from consciousness of a healthy body AMANDA one of the most famous figures in image versus following the social HAGEMANN the world – Barbie. standard.” FRESHMAN, The Department of Health A jeans drive will be held ART Promotions and the Body Image throughout the month of March. Task Force are sponsoring a week- The donated jeans will be used to “These people long series of events across cam- show how many different sizes are out there pus featuring Barbie to raise there are and to show the real letting others awareness of body image issues deal. All of the jeans will be donat- and eating disorders in men ed to the Hubbard House. know how and women. “We hope to get to one person to they feel. “National Eating Disorder rethink how they think about More power Awareness Week is a touchy sub- themselves,” Purser said. “They to them.” ject,” Purser said. “The events are need to know what’s really perfect not to take away from the devastat- and what’s not.” MATTHEW BEERS ing facts, but to open eyes and Both the Body Image Task JUNIOR, make the situation more positive.” Force and Health Promotions BUSINESS Throughout the week, a life- hopes to continue the education of MANAGEMENT size Barbie cutout and facts poster the ongoing misconception of will travel through campus to body image, Purser said. Compiled by Matt Coleman. demonstrate the measurements of what society considers perfect. . E-mail Justina Stoescu at [email protected].

PAGE 6 NEWS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2007 Campus theft, SG: Breidenstein mischief persists fights to reclaim seat Feb. 14, 2007 – Petty theft from building with pub- lic access (Bldg. 15) from page 1 have the ability to create their own internal proce- Feb. 16, 2007 – Petty theft (Bldg. Q of The defense before the hearing. dures however, which can Crossings) Sen. Elizabeth include due process and vio- Rassmussen, elections super- lations, he said. Feb. 16, 2007 – Possession of alcohol by person visor at the time and senior According to Florida under 21 (Bldg. S of The Crossings) social studies education Statute 1004.26, “Each stu- major, referred to an e-mail dent government shall be Feb. 17, 2007 – Possession of alcohol by person during the judicial hearing as organized and maintained by under 21 (Bldg. X of Osprey Landing) proof that she tried to offi- students [...] Each student cially notify Breidenstein of government shall adopt inter- Feb. 18, 2007 – Criminal mischief (Osprey Hall) the violations and the hear- nal procedures governing the ing that day at 12:45 p.m. operation and administra- Feb. 22, 2007 – Burglary of parking pass (Lot 3) Breidenstein argued he never tion of the student govern- received the e-mail and even ment and the execution of all Feb. 24, 2007 – Damaged property (Lot 15) if he had, it was still not other duties as prescribed to enough time to prepare an the student government by Feb. 25, 2007 – Burglary (Bldg. 2) adequate defense. law. The qualifications, elec- Rassmussen said two tions, and returns, the Feb. 25, 2007 – Baker Act (Bldg. V of Osprey Cove) hours has been the tradition- appointments, and the sus- al amount of time for those pension, removal, and disci- accused of violations to pre- pline of officers of the stu- Compiled by Emily Bruce. pare their defenses. She said dent government shall be the violations hearing was determined by the student originally scheduled for Oct. government as prescribed in 20 but was moved to Oct. 19 its internal procedures.” because of a time conflict. At the appeal hearing, the In his second appeal, justices upheld Breiden- Breidenstein said the elec- stein’s first appeal and made tions commission failed to a recommendation to the conduct the violation hearing Senate to increase the in accordance with federal amount of time required to and state law along with SG notify members about viola- statutes, policies and proce- tions filed against them and dures. He said this was a to increase the time they have violation of his due to prepare a defense. process rights. Souto said the Senate has Breidenstein said in his taken the justices’ recom- appeal that Senate President mendation under considera- A.J. Souto was allowed to vote tion and legislation is pend- in the violations hearing, ing to decrease the statute of which he said is a violation of limitations for filing election SG statutes. He said if Souto violations from five days to had not been allowed to vote three days. This legislation is against him, he would not also aiming to increase the have been disqualified. time those accused have to “I was completely justified prepare a defense from two in my actions,” said Souto,a hours to two days. junior Political Science “We’re doing our best to major. “I met the stipulations rectify this,” Souto said. in the constitution and The justices denied statutes because I was an Breidenstein’s second appeal unbiased senator not run- and he withdrew the third. ning in the elections.” “I withdrew mainly Breidenstein’s third because they [the justices] appeal said the SG attorney agreed with my first one [vio- general who prosecuted him lation],” Breidenstein said. during the violations hearing “That I had no due process was not confirmed by the and that I couldn’t defend Senate and therefore did not myself, that they wouldn’t have the right to act as uphold my other violations.” attorney general. Breidenstein said he “That’s inaccurate,” Souto appealed the violations deci- said. Souto said Student Body sions because he wanted his President Justin Damiano, Senate seat back and he need- per SG’s constitution and ed to prove a point. statutes, appointed the attor- “This is going to keep hap- ney general and he was pening unless people like me “within his right to press do something,” he said. those charges against Mr. Breidenstein said he filed Breidenstein.” the appeals Dec. 9 and doesn’t SG officials refute the understand why it took more claim that they are in viola- than two months for the judi- tion of the law. ciary to hear them. “We are given the power to Chief Justice Corey Trent govern ourselves [by state said Breidenstein filed his law],” Souto said. “We are appeals during finals week perfectly in our rights to do before Christmas break, what we do.” which prevented the hearing A student government is from being scheduled until required to follow Florida law after the break. Trent said governing open meetings and chief justices have the ability public records, said Adam to refuse to hear appeals. Goldstein, attorney advocate Trent also said at first he with the Student Press Law decided not to hear two of Center. However, when it Breidenstein’s appeals. He comes to due process and later recused himself due to a internal procedures, the personal situation. answers are not so clear, Breidenstein said he is not he said. happy with the decisions Goldstein said due process made by the judiciary has never been defined by the because it does not offer him courts with respect to student a remedy to his problem of governments and can mean losing his seat. He said he something different to each does not know if he will pur- person, depending on indi- sue any further action and he viduals’ expectations of fair- thinks “it goes beyond SG at ness. But he said it’s possible this point.” to make the argument “that no notice is not due process.” E-mail Tami Livingston at [email protected]. Student governments

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2007 NEWS PAGE 7 TRASH: Student volunteers to aid in waste audit

from page 1 Garbage at UNF

Wheeler hopes several students The litter on campus is an can travel to the National issue, McCracken said. Recycling Conference in Denver Members of the Physical this September to present Facilities and Environmental the findings. Health and Safety Department “We want everybody on the are making plans to decrease the campus to be thinking about amount of waste the campus pro- how they can help recycle,” duces by educating students Wheeler said. about recycling with events such The all-day event is sponsored as Garbage on the Green, by student government and Keep McCracken said. Jacksonville Beautiful, a commit- McCracken said he believes tee aimed at educating citizens students need to take more about solid waste management responsibility for cleaning up and litter prevention. Members of after themselves and maintaining UNF’s sororities, fraternities, stu- clean facilities instead of dump- dent government, with help from ing their problems on the custodi- Florida Community College at al crew. Wheeler is hoping to pro- Jacksonville’s student govern- vide literature to students at the ment and honors program, will event to educate them about recy- work to clean up the campus. JEN QUINN cling and waste management. Students may volunteer to Three employees were recent- assist in the cleaning of the cam- ly fired from the Physical pus or sorting of materials dur- Facilities department for not ing the waste audit, a systematic The University of North Florida has recycled 90,000 pounds of paper since July 2006. The school employs six waste doing their jobs and the number study of what the campus throws management companies to handle its recycling and waste needs. of employees picking up trash away, Wheeler said. around campus has increased, “So far over 100 students have said Donald Hicks, superintend- signed up for the event,” Wheeler Southland Waste is used for the food service facilities that from a commuter campus, with ent of Landscape and Grounds. said. Students who volunteer for disposing of the trash on campus, receive many cardboard boxes only 20 percent of students cur- Hicks said the amount of the waste audit must go through a while Southland Recycling is through product shipments, rently living here, to a residential waste the campus disposes of is training course to ensure they used for recycling paper and card- McCracken said. campus, Wheeler said. not tracked. Recently, the depart- handle trash properly during board. BFI Waste Systems handle All buildings on campus are on McCracken said he hopes to ment began to track the waste by the event. the plastics, Woodard’s Battery a weekly pick-up schedule, place more containers around counting the number of 60-gallon Planning for Garbage on the Service recycles batteries, and McCracken said. When requests campus and form a partnership bags it throws out but there are Green, one of the events fulfilling Commercial Metals will take for special pick-ups are made, with the housing department to no actually records yet, UNF’s Master Plan, began in almost any form of scrap metal, they are usually done the same or encourage more students and fac- Hicks said. November 2006, Wheeler said. McCracken said. the following day. ulty to take part in recycling. E-mail Lucy Helenna Rodriguez at Wheeler is hopeful that Garbage Waste Tires recycles the tires McCracken noticed that the [email protected]. on the Green will become an because they cannot be taken to parking garages require more annual event. the landfill, Garner said. All pick-ups than are currently “The goal for the event is to get these companies function togeth- scheduled and plans to adjust the students excited about recycling,” er to recycle since each company number of pick-ups during Wheeler said. has a specialty, McCracken said. the week. The Master Plan’s The current recycling pro- The need for an increase in Conservation Element has one gram involves the entire campus, pick-ups is evidence of the cam- main goal that includes protect- with strategically placed plastic pus becoming more congested. ing and managing the campus’ and aluminum can bins located in With more students comes more natural resources, according to high traffic areas, along with waste, Wheeler said. the 2005 version of the plan avail- paper bins placed in many depart- The school’s student popula- able on UNF’s Web site. ments where the waste is prima- tion is expected to nearly double Policy 1.1.3 is the only one rily paper. Dumpsters for card- in the next 10 years, Wheeler said. specifically mentioning recy- board are placed in areas such as The university is transitioning cling, which states UNF will encourage the use of present recycling programs and will pro- mote and develop newer recycling programs sponsored and funded by the university or the City of Jacksonville.

Recycling at UNF

More than 90,000 pounds of paper has been taken from the University of North Florida to a nearby recycling plant since July 2006. Recycling services has filled up an estimated eight semi-trucks full of paper since December, said Gerald Garner, program assistant for the recycling department. Between August 2005 and July 2006, the campus recycled the same amount of paper, but it took a full 12 months, said Robert McCracken, superintendent and head of vehicle maintenance in the Physical Facilities Department. “That’s what we did [total] last year and we’ve already [matched] it in seven months,” McCracken said. The two components of recy- cling on campus are operational and educational, Wheeler said. The operational side involves col- lecting and sorting items, while the educational side raises stu- dents’ awareness about the pro- grams. The operational compo- nent is strong, but the education- al side is in need of improvement, she said. However, the total amount of various recycled materials taken from campus is unknown. The recycling department feels it needs to improve the way the amount of recycling is tracked, McCracken said. Currently, the campus uses at least six companies to transport waste and recyclable materials.

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2007 NEWS PAGE 9 Proposal would expand student health care options

BY HEATHER CAMP CONTRIBUTING WRITER for students.” the proposed policy for fall 2007. ance coverage is voluntary. coverage. About 500 students – less than White also discussed the Florida Should the university decide to “We are a normal family prac- 4 percent of the student popula- Consortium of Colleges, a group switch to a “hard-waiver” policy tice and can provide services like Americans ages 19 to 29 are tion – elect to purchase the cur- of 26 state and independent for insurance coverage, individ- any other doctor,” said Karen the largest group of the coun- rent health insurance plan from schools that joined together ual premiums under the newly McSheffrey, office manager at try’s population without health the university each year, Perez through CRM to find an insur- proposed plan would decrease to Student Medical Services. insurance, and 20 percent of full- said. Insufficient coverage ance policy that offers sufficient $599 per year, White said. There is no fee for diagnosis time students ages 19 to 23 are options are likely to blame for coverage at affordable rates. Blue A hard-waiver policy would and treatment of illness or uninsured, according to a 2006 low enrollment numbers, Cross Blue Shield of Florida require students to purchase stu- injury at SMS and gynecological study by The Commonwealth she said. offered an attractive health dent health insurance through exams, immunizations, allergy Fund, a private foundation that Perez said more students insurance plan for almost every the university unless they can injections and lab services are aims to improve health care don’t have insurance because of school involved, White said. provide proof of comparable available at a low cost for stu- through independent research. its costs. While UNF offers cover- “By grouping schools togeth- insurance coverage, White said. dents, McSheffrey said. The University of North age for $883 per year, costs can- er, we can create a much better Aside from lowering premiums, For students off-campus or Florida is addressing the prob- not be covered by financial aid policy that increases coverage a hard-waiver policy would those who need care after hours, lem by improving health insur- and must be paid in a lump sum and decreases rates,” White said. ensure all students on campus Solantic urgent care is an option. ance for students. per year or per semester, Perez The proposed health insur- have health insurance. Solantic treats sore throats, A new health insurance plan said. ance plan eliminates almost all Students currently without sprains or fractures, burns and offered through Blue Cross Blue Some students would consider dollar maximums that were pres- insurance coverage do have other common ailments. Shield of Florida has been pro- campus health insurance if ent in UNF’s current policy, options for affordable care, Perez “The insurance model that we posed for the 2007-2008 school there were different payment reduces deductibles and co-pay- said. Open enrollment for UNF’s have, accepting insurance and year because the student health options available, she said. ments and offers coverage for current student health insurance low-cost pricing, is definitely insurance coverage UNF cur- “I think it would be a lot easi- student athletes. Premiums plan is the first 30 days after the something that is attractive to rently offers through BCS er if payments were monthly,” would also be reduced to $850 per start of each semester. Also, college students,” said Barrett Insurance Company is limited, said junior chemistry major year with the BCBS policy, White Student Medical Services will Cook, director of public rela- said Doreen Perez, director of Samme Fulk. “That’s how other said. provide care to any current stu- tions for Solantic. medical compliance at UNF. insurance companies bill.” Currently,UNF’s health insur- dent, regardless of insurance The current BCS Plan covers Junior advertising major E-mail Heather Camp at [email protected]. emergency room services up to David Gonsalves agreed. $2,000 for each injury or illness “I would like a plan that has after co-payment and co-insur- payments spaced out over time. It ance. Other policy items, such as would allow me to budget,” she room and board, miscellaneous said. day surgery expenses, and X-rays Gonsalves is also included in and laboratory expenses also the growing number of students include dollar maximums, with no health insurance. While according to the policy. In addi- many students know insurance tion, student athletes cannot be is important, they choose to go covered under the policy and pre- without policies. scription drugs are also capped “I think I’m invincible. I at $500 maximum per policy year. haven’t been sick a lot so I’m “All it takes is one catastroph- pressing my luck,” Gonsalves ic illness like appendicitis and said. you’ll be paying medical bills Vonda White, president of bigger than your student loans,” Collegiate Risk Management and Perez said. “We need appropriate UNF’s insurance broker, visited coverage that is affordable the university Feb. 19 to discuss

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BY ROSS BROOKS ASSISTANT FEATURES EDITOR

For the thousands of United States service men and women called to active duty in Iraq since March 18, 2003, the transition from combat fatigues to blue jeans can be a long and arduous process. Every soldier’s return to the civilian realm dif- fers. Some head back to old jobs, others head back to their families; a few even sign up for a second tour of duty. A number of veterans also choose the path of returning to college. According to the Office of Veterans Affairs, there are currently 436 veterans enrolled at the University of North Florida. For many of these veterans, making the switch from soldier to student is challenging. “I’ve had a lot of friends who have had to drop their classes or go active again because they just don’t see the point in school anymore,” said Sarah Samoraj, a senior communications major. Samoraj spent nine months in 2004 stationed in southern Iraq as an Army reservist. She worked with Iraqi detainees at Camp Bucca, a small hold- ing facility near the Kuwait border, as a preventa- tive medicine specialist for the detainees. During her time as a reservist in the Middle East, Samoraj said her view of the Iraqi people “totally changed.” Samoraj described the detainees as helpful, even nice. “The kids were so grateful that we were there, and the parents were too,” Samoraj said. “If you are nice to them, it’s just the way humanity is, peo- ple will give you the same respect back.” At first, the thought of being sent to Iraq hit Samoraj “like a punch in the stomach.” But, after making it there and back, she said Iraq was a great experience. “I was very fortunate with the circumstances I was put in, and I had a great job,” Samoraj said. Samoraj said the people she served with helped make Iraq such a great experience. “You live with these people, eat with them, play volleyball and quickly become friends and family with them,” Samoraj said. It was leaving that group of people which made her transition from military to private life so difficult. “All of a sudden, you get taken away and it’s like your whole family is killed,” Samoraj said. “All my friends in Jacksonville had moved away, so it was like I was coming back to nothing and leaving everything I had made for myself behind,” Samoraj said. Once she returned to the states in November 2004, Samoraj said she had a hard time getting back into the student mindset. Due to her time in Iraq, visual cues would give her flashbacks, and the flashbacks led to feelings of anxiety. “When I got back, I had no aim, no focus. Going to school that first semester was very difficult,” Samoraj said. In late 2005, Samoraj said she finally started readjusting. She said she no longer thinks about Iraq, and as a result, “school is going better than ever.”

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PAGE 12 EXPRESSIONS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2007

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I TOLD A LITTLE FIB, HOPE YOU’RE NOT MAD AT ME, SNOOKUMS When a San Rafael, Calif., man wrecked his wife’s new car, he was so afraid she would hit the roof that he told her he had been kidnapped, He said two men held him at gunpoint, and he had to crash the car to escape. His story fell apart under police questioning.

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2007 EXPRESSIONS PAGE 13 Black Snake bites at screening VETERANS: Soldiers find difficulty adjusting BY ROSS BROOKS ASSISTANT FEATURES EDITOR

The opening scene of “Black Snake Moan” from page 11 Visalli said. gives its viewers all the information they need to While Visalli said he learned know about the next two hours of their lives. While it took Samoraj more a lot about “cohesion, brother- Before a line is uttered or a character intro- than a year to readjust, there are hood and self respect” in Iraq, duced audiences view the drawing, selling and other student veterans fresh off he didn’t have any qualms about overall focal point of “Black Snake Moan” – the warpath who are still getting leaving when his time arrived. Christina Ricci’s breasts. used to life as a student. “I was so anxious to get P

If the movie poster with its slogan, ARAMONT VANT Matthew Visalli, a sophomore back and take my first test,” “Everything is Hotter in the South” depicting health administration major, Visalli said. a submissive Ricci chained and clothed in spent more than a year in Iraq as It wasn’t until he returned to daisy dukes didn’t prepare you for a romp an Army reservist. the states that Visalli realized it A in the mud, then the opening sex scene GE The majority of Visalli’s tour was going to take some time to between Rae (Christina Ricci) and Ronnie (Justin was spent at the infamous Abu readjust. Like Samoraj, he suf- Justin Timberlake who plays Ronnie shocks viewers Timberlake) should make things Ghraib prison in Baghdad. Like fered from flashbacks triggered with an opening sex scene with character Rae played abundantly clear. Samoraj, Visalli worked with by everyday occurrences like a by Christina Ricci. The movie takes place on the outskirts of a detainees. However, Visalli’s car backfiring. small southern town, a setting director Craig relationship with the prisoners “At first, you had to realize Brewer used in his 2005 hit film “Hustle & Flow.” provides a counterpoint to that you weren’t in a war zone While the town and the characters’ dialects seem Samoraj’s experience. anymore” Visalli said. pulled straight from the backwoods, some “They became friends with us A big motivator for him while Southern clichés also exist. From the stars and Black Snake Moan because they wanted us to get in Iraq was the people he had left bars top worn by Ricci, to the references to complacent and let down our behind in the states, Visalli said. “greens” and sexual relations with second Sails to the Wind: One and a half. guard,” Visalli said. “If it wasn’t for my family, cousins, the film panders to southern He recalled an incident when friends, and support of Lambda stereotypes in hopes of getting a laugh. a detainee feigned illness to Chi fraternity,I wouldn’t be here One of the films few highlights is Samuel L. get a group of soldiers inside today,” Visalli said. Jackson’s portrayal of the character Lazarus. Good: Samuel L. Jackson does a terrific the holding area, where the Visalli said along with flash- Lazarus is abandoned by his wife for another job embodying the troubled, ex-blues detainees then attacked the backs and temporary bouts of man, with a small farm for income and a long lost musician Lazarus, mixing in the edge that soldiers. insomnia, readjusting to student love for the blues. Jackson creates a character made him famous in movies like “Pulp “The detainees started going life hasn’t been easy. that is both relatable and unique. On the outside, Fiction” and “Jackie Brown.” wild, trying to grab the “I’m still struggling a little bit Lazarus seems calm and steady, even if embit- weapons away from the sol- in school,” Visalli said. “Going tered by the events with his wife. Bad: Even Jackson’s talent isn’t enough diers,” Visalli said. from looking after yourself However, Jackson skillfully manipulates this to save “Black Snake Moan” from its plot The soldiers had to hose the everyday and then back to calm to show the inner turmoil and struggle deep holes and weak supporting roles. prisoners down with a substance school was tough. You have to within Lazarus. In a few scenes, audiences catch 10 times stronger than mace just get used to parking, teachers and a glimpse of the raw emotion and angst that have Ugly: Moments of gravity miss their to get away. just putting school first.” made Jackson such a famous actor. mark, as one rape scene involving a “After that, nobody was E-mail Ross Brooks at Nonetheless, gaping plot holes leave the audi- drugged Christina Ricci elicited laughs allowed in the tents at all,” [email protected]. ence feeling confused and let down by the film’s from the audience instead of shock. end. Characters who play an important role in the initial formation of the plot disappear from the film entirely as it progresses. Also, motiva- tions for both Rae and Ronnie are never fully developed, resulting in two very flat characters who elicit little emotion from the audience. through facial expressions that the audience The lack of emotional connection to Rae and actually burst out in laughter during a scene Ronnie is derived in part from poor script writing where she was being raped. and a lack of screen presence exhibited by Ricci “Black Snake Moan” is a movie worth waiting and Timberlake. to rent. Unless you’re unable to go without a reg- Both Ricci and Timberlake take on roles that ular dose of Samuel L. Jackson, or you just want need a great depth of emotion, requiring that to know Christina Ricci on a more personal level, they act just as tormented as Lazarus while pos- “Black Snake Moan” might even be a movie sessing only half the talent of Jackson. Ricci worth passing on entirely. does such a poor job in conveying emotion E-mail Ross Brooks at [email protected]. Cutting calories key to weight loss

BY AMANDA DAVIS She said if students want to regularly can also help with CONTRIBUTING WRITER lose weight and keep it off, the weight loss. safest thing to do is to eat a bal- Sophomore Tri Anh Nguyen, After they have left the nest, anced diet. a certified personal trainer University of North Florida “Think about the things you at the Dottie Dorian Fitness Ospreys face difficult challenges should be getting in your diet Center, said the best thing a to maintain healthy lifestyles, everyday and include them on student can do to lose weight regardless of how long they’ve your shopping list: fruits, through exercise would be been college students or how vegetables, grains and dairy,” to start moderate exercise, much weight they have gained she said. like walking, for 20 to 30 after the initial freshman 15. As for eating healthier at minutes a day. The accounting There are numerous factors home, she recommends that stu- major recommends that stu- contributing to unhealthy dents try to plan meals ahead of dents take group fitness classes lifestyles including stress, time, before they go to the gro- to stay motivated. poor eating habits and lack cery store. For fresher items, it One thing to stay away from of moderation. is best to look around the cir- when trying to lose weight is Whatever the cause, students cumference of the store. Not diet pills,Woodsmall said. who are unhappy with their only are they better for bodies, Although the pills sold in current lifestyles have many but they’re usually much cheap- drugstores must be approved by choices to consider when becom- er than the higher calorie, the Food and Drug ing healthier. processed food found in the mid- Administration, there are still With Atkins, South Beach, dle aisles. possible side effects, like nau- Jenny Craig and Weight In addition to purchasing sea, chest pain, elevated blood Watchers diets to consider, along lower calorie snacks, eating the pressure, heart attack, kidney with many different pills, it can snacks in moderation is crucial. damage and stroke. be hard to decide what steps are This tip can also be applied to “Most diet pills are marketed the best to take to lose weight. beverages, such as mixed alco- with very limited proof of their But while dieting methods holic drinks that have no nutri- effectiveness and safety,” and diet pills might be effective tional value. she said. ways to lose unwanted pounds, Alumnus Greg Lineburg and Eating healthy food is not all they’re not always the healthiest assistant manager of the Dottie about looking good. Additional measures available. Dorian Fitness Center said that benefits include reducing risks Nicole Woodsmall, a regis- even though he tries to eat egg of heart disease, diabetes and tered dietician who instructs whites, broccoli and chicken in some forms of cancer. Other nutrition courses at UNF, says rice, drinking alcohol on the benefits that come with being these diets are “only as effective weekends is his guilty pleasure. healthy are an increase in ener- as the user makes them.” She “My goals are to stay fit, but gy levels and an enhancement of said eating too much of any food when I eat poorly, it works self-esteem. will make the diet useless. against me,” he said. “I knew I E-mail Amanda Davis at “There is only one way to lose could get to my goal more quick- [email protected]. weight by diet alone,” ly if I cut it [alcohol] out.” Woodsmall said, “and that is by In addition to eating healthy taking in fewer calories.” and in moderation, exercising

PAGE 14 EXPRESSIONS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2007 Spring breakdown on Florida travels

Come mid-March, Florida will be experi- helps to ensure you get the hotel you want. encing global warming of its own kind. The Clay Hotel & Hostel, located amid the Thousands of college students on spring STUDENT Mediterranean-Revival architecture of break from across the country will flock to Española Way, is one of the best for student Florida beaches looking for fun in the sun. OPINION travelers. At just $62 a night for a private With miles of sandy, palm tree-speckled room, or a mere $24 a night for space in the beaches, and plenty of sunshine and warm hostel dorm, this place is a steal for it’s pre- weather, Florida has some of the top spring Jamie Williams, mier location two blocks from the beach break destinations in the country: Miami Junior, Journalism amongst the beautiful architectural setting Beach, Daytona Beach and Key West. in the heart of South Beach. J Instead of plunking down so much cash to The soft white sand imported from the AMIE WILLIAMS hit foreign hot spots like the Caribbean, Bahamas and the coconut palm trees from Mexico or Hawaii, why not visit the state People-watching is divine here as well – the Panama combined with the (usually) clear you’re in and see what it has later the night goes on, the better it gets! blue sky, and the transparent baby blue hue to offer? But if you’re going all the way to the of the Atlantic Ocean makes for a stunning Ocean Drive is a world-famous strip of shops, Keys insistent on finding that perfect beach full of beautiful people. And better restaurants and hotels in South Beach Miami. beach, go to Bahia Honda Key, located 37 yet, it’s free. As one of the most liberal Key West miles north of Key West. It is where you’ll beaches in the country, the stretch of sand find one of the country’s best beaches. located in South Beach allows topless sun- beaches in the world, no, it’s definitely not. If the semester’s been rough so far, try While Key West has an excellent, lively bathing, so you can get rid of those pesky Although its 500 feet wide at low tide, offer- getting away from it all in our nation’s nightlife, great history, shopping, and plen- tan lines if need be. ing a profusion of beachfront, the sand is southernmost continental city, Key West. ty to do, know that nearly everything here If surfing’s your thing, the waves at hard on your feet and is covered with scat- Located approximately 500 miles from is expensive. With year-round events plus South Pointe Park are sure to please. tered cigarette butts and various litter. Jacksonville, but just 90 miles from the its small size (it’s a mere 2 miles by 4 Located at South Beach’s southern tip, the The water is ugly, the waves aren’t usually sandy shores of Cuba, is a city rich in his- miles), hotel rooms are limited and pricey. waves here roar against the jetty.Make sure good, and it seems every other person tory and colorful people. Try one of the smaller hotels or motels to find time for shopping and dining. The you observe is homeless and begging If you’re coming to Key West for a located just outside of Key West. They are best place to shop is the pedestrian-only for change. beach-infused spring break though, be fore- usually forgotten about, and a vacation deal Lincoln Road Mall. Collins Avenue offers Want a better beach that’s relatively warned: Key West isn’t much of a beach can become a spring break steal. more upscale shopping whereas grittier close? Try the beach at Ponce Inlet, just 12 town; it’s more renowned for its party Washington Avenue is a little bit of every- miles south of Daytona. Soft shell-sprinkled atmosphere. While there are a few beaches thing. You can find plenty of great deals on sand, steady waves and peaceful ambience there, only one is actually natural: the one Miami Beach clothing, souvenirs, books and music. are part of the beach at Ponce Inlet, which located within Ft. Zachary Taylor State Miami Beach is one of those archetypi- is overlooked by the second tallest light- Historical Site. This beach is unique Miami Beach, on the other hand, is cal cities that never sleeps. There are a house in the country. because it’s here that both the Atlantic world-famous for its hotels. Miami Beach is plethora of clubs. Dress to impress and When it comes to shopping, Daytona Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico meet. The a tropical-laden, hedonistic and colorful don’t arrive at any club before 10 p.m. – it’s Beach isn’t that impressive either. There beach where you’ll find the most spring destination, both in people and sights. considered unhip. Don’t get too carried isn’t much variety, and the majority of breakers, however, will be Smathers Beach, South Beach, located at the southern tip of away with spending here or you’ll find your stores are either tacky souvenir shops seen located just off A1A on the southern side of the barrier island that makes up Miami wallet empty soon enough. everywhere in Florida, or racing and the island. Although there are a couple surf Beach, is arguably the most famous beach motorcycle merchandise stores accompa- shops in town, there are no waves, so don’t in the world. Why? It’s a beach that can be nied by overpriced surf shops. The dining plan on surfing. enjoyed almost any day of the year at any Daytona Beach scene is half decent, but the nightlife scene For other activities though, Key West, time. Also, it’s a place to see and be seen, is far worse. However, in recognizing some which Ernest Hemingway once called “a especially on world-famous Ocean Drive. Daytona Beach bills itself as “The of these faults, the city is currently under- poor man’s St. Tropez,” is pure gold. Miami Beach is also one of the top World’s Most Famous Beach.” But does it going revitalization. Fishing, sailing and diving are all at their architectural destinations in the world. live up to this pristine standard? For the Daytona is a beach town that is improv- best here. With warm, gentle waters With more than 1,200 buildings protected, most part, no. The strong points here are ing year after year, even if at what seems a infused with an excess of fish, and a the famous Art Deco Historic District con- the abundance, perhaps overabundance, of turtle’s pace. You’re bound to find a hotel, long, living coral reef just a few miles tains the largest group of tropical art deco moderately priced hotel rooms, the oppor- and chances of getting one cheap look offshore, Key West is delightful for water buildings in the world. Infamous hotels like tunity to drive on the hard-packed sand promising. Despite its faults spring break- activities. the Delano and the Shore Club are fre- beach, and its overall reputation as a top ers – most of whom don’t know better – will And come nighttime, Key West is an quented by the rich and famous from destination. But keep in mind its reputa- still flock here in hordes. Because this is absolute gem. After the subliminal sunset, Hollywood’s A-list. tion is largely derived from NASCAR and the closest spring break destination to Key West truly comes alive and the party So how does the average college student its annual motorcycle events. Unless you’re Jacksonville, at only 85 miles south, it begins. The smell of cigar smoke and beer who is neither rich nor famous do South strongly into both or either one, chances might be your best bet and safer on your fills the air, and music of all styles blast Beach on a budget? For starters, research are you won’t have much fun here. wallet. The choice is up to you. around you, be it from karaoke bars, night- the hotels based upon location and your But what about the beach itself ? Is it clubs, restaurants or someone’s car. needs. Plus, booking rooms far in advance world famous quality? Compared to other E-mail Jamie Williams at [email protected].

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After several Carefully study all workplace press for added details: revised Travel plans, spe- weeks of low documents or information will soon arrive. cial educational energy and legal con- programs or added social with- tracts. Some Social and romantic changes are job training is now drawal, Scorpios may difficult but neces- an ongoing theme. be presented sary. Clearly dis- Some Pisceans, many Aries Lasha Seniuk’s natives will with a con- cuss all home or may also now accept troversial family options encounter a sud- Feb. 20 - March 20 March 21 - April 20 group invi- employ- with long-term den career pro- tations. Is ment strate- Oct. 24 - Nov. 22 partners or room- motion or an opportunity for an excellent time for creative gy or busi- mates. Single relocation. Check legal paper- activities, renewed romantic ness deadline. Check Aquarians can Jan. 21 - Feb. 19 work thoroughly for financial hope and fresh hobbies. Friends sources for hidden options: expect to limits or restrictions. A new and lovers will provide this is not the right time to encounter competing flirtations friend may issue a controversial encouragement: explore all trust the apparent sinceri- from potential lovers. A fast and group invitation. Social tensions outlets with trusted com- ty of inexperienced bosses accurate choice will be essential. and romantic triangles are best panions. Work officials may or managers. A bold com- Don’t delay important emotional avoided: wait for clear signals. hesitate to begin planned ment from a friend or decisions. Later this week, a past potential lover cannot be financial mistake may reoccur or (c) 2007, Tribune Media Services, Inc. projects. New assignments Distributed by McClatchy-Tribune will soon trigger workplace easily ignored. Someone close trigger delays. Legal permissions, Information Services. controversy: remain quietly may be trying to elicit an inappro- timed payments and property detached. Reserve judgment. priate or fast response. agreements are highlighted. Loved ones may Business routines test your resolve A trusted friend or relative will and disputed doc- concerning recent require emotional support. uments may now be family or home Long-term friend- unusually demand- decisions. Daily ships and roman- ing. Take time to obligations, emo- tic promises may finalize difficult tional habits or now demand paperwork or July 23 - Aug. 22 social rules will completion. If ten- applications. now demand sions erupt, April 21 - May 20 Legal restric- firm boundaries. Remain deter- expect private tions will soon mined to find success: this is not Nov. 23 - Dec. 21 triangles to be be revealed concerning lost the right time to act as mediator unavoidable. wages, special assignments or job or defer to the repeated patterns Loved ones may reveal an unusu- placement. Study small details of others. Ongoing paperwork or al social history. Hidden attrac- and daily revisions for valuable a minor workplace task may tions will prove controversial: clues. Pay attention to the subtle become increasingly difficult. stay open to key revelations. comments of new or potential Remain balanced, however: co- Home renovations, daily budgets lovers. Yesterday’s social restric- workers will soon rely on your and small repairs will trigger tions no longer apply: ask for bold insights for lasting support. bold family discussions: expect promises. creative proposals. New love affairs Romantic attrac- will be brief but Reassure loved ones of your con- tion and social exciting. Some tinuing respect and intimacy continue Virgos will be pre- loyalty. A close friend to captivate atten- sented with a com- or lover may feel tion this week. plex romantic misunderstood Many Geminis choice: expect and emotionally may now adopt a passionate risks isolated. Complicated new attitude of or ethical part- Aug. 23 - Sept. 22 emotional shar- May 21 - June 21 nerships versus social decisions ing with loved long-term prom- Dec. 22 - Jan. 20 or family dis- ones. Find common goals and ises to be a central theme. Trust ruptions may openly discuss new long-term your initial instincts and wait for be a central theme. Provide options: painful memories or past an atmosphere of calm resolve to cheerful advice and a new per- disappointments will no longer arrive: after mid-week potential spective: your empathy will be affect present relationships. Daily lovers will clearly announce their greatly appreciated. An older rel- job routines and financial deci- intentions. Financial documents ative may propose a rare adjust- sions may require careful deter- require patience. Stay alert: small ment to family routine. Don’t mination. Avoid workplace trian- errors will prove costly. gles, if possible. 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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2007

BY AMANDA LAWTHER CONTRIBUTING WRITER GOALS FOR UPCOMING SEASONS

Although the University of l Hire North Florida men’s basket- more assistant ball team can’t compete in the coaches conference and NCAA tourna- ments until 2010, head coach l Improvement of players Matt Kilcullen is already preparing his team for a l Recruitment of better smooth, confident transition. players In the coming seasons, Kilcullen plans to work with l Schedule established players to improve – both indi- basketball programs vidually and as a team – on to gain experience the court. He also wants to upgrade l Win games recruiting, which will get easier because he can now offer the players the chance to the Ospreys’ reputation, play in postseason tourna- they're choosing many teams ments their junior and senior that are established basketball years, Kilcullen said. programs such as Florida, The goal to is to recruit bet- he said. ter players, he said. Students But Kilcullen isn’t ignoring and local fans hope the coming the present. team will reverse its previous His goals for next season 3-26 record to 26-3 by 2010. include winning more games North Florida is also help- and working hard to develop ing the basketball program by the program internally and increasing the number of externally. assistant coaches and finan- To achieve his goal inter- cial aid opportunities for nally, Kilcullen plans to hire the players. an assistant coach in July 2008 For the 2007-2008 season, while externally, he plans to Kilcullen still has two scholar- expand recruiting. ships open and is hoping to After closing their season give them to a power forward with a loss against Belmont or center, he said. University Feb. 24, Kilcullen Other than the players, the and his assistant coaches will schedule is one of the biggest now begin making changes to factors in the coming seasons. ensure winning against “We need to schedule Division I competition come smart. We have 12 home games 2010. and 17 away games next sea- E-mail Amanda Lawther at son,” Kilcullen said. To build [email protected].

ILLUSTRATION: JEN QUINN

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FROM THE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL CHEAP SEATS Team bids senior farewell Feb. 21 An Osprey Softball 0, University of Florida 5 dream BY JEREMIE CANTON CONTRIBUTING WRITER Softball 0, University of Florida 1

come true The University of North Florida women’s basket- Feb. 22 ball team will soon say goodbye to its senior top scor- Women’s basketball 50, er Tamara Hubbard as the 2006-2007 season comes to Stetson University 72 a close. After breaking records in career points, most Men’s basketball 73, STUDENT points in a game and most 3-pointers in a game at Lipscomb University 64 OPINION Terry Parker High School, Hubbard came to UNF in

2003 to carry out even more scoring feats. FILE PHO Feb. 23 Standing at 5 feet 7 inches, Hubbard currently Baseball 9, Towson

holds places in UNF’s top 10 categories for scoring, T University 1 O: COUR free throws made, free-throw percentage, 3-pointers Ryan Clarke made and 3-point percentage. Men’s tennis 7, Mercer TESY OF MEDIA RELATIONS Freshman, Journalism “It’s been great,” Hubbard said. “It’s not like high University 0 school, you have to be more disciplined. It’s not a Movies always have a happy sport you just play, it prepares you for real life and Women’s tennis 7, Mercer ending. teaches you work ethic.” University 0 The city always survives, The senior will miss her teammates and the com- the hero gets the girl and the petition the most, she said. Feb. 24 credits roll. On a young team with three seniors this season, Baseball 4, Towson On Feb. 22, for the first time the women’s basketball team experienced tough loss- Senior guard Tamara Hubbard, who has been a leader for University 3 in a long time, the men’s bas- es on the Division I level against teams such as the the Ospreys over the past four years, will say goodbye to ketball team finally got the girl. University of Florida and the University of Virginia. her UNF team March 3 when the season comes to a close . Women’s basketball 43, Instead of being stuck with Although Hubbard will soon become an alumna and Mercer University 42 the role of the defeated, they move on from UNF basketball, she sees potential in were winners. the Ospreys’ future. After UNF, the 21-year-old plans to take a break Men’s basketball 74, Some might ask why? Why “Even though next year they will be young, they from school and get a job. She previously planned to Belmont University 54 would they care? What reason are talented,” Hubbard said. “Once they learn each play basketball overseas but now only plans to play would they have to try? What’s other’s moves and how to play together, they will for recreation. However, she still sees herself being Feb. 25 the difference between 2-26 and build chemistry over the next four years and be capa- involved in the sport later on. Women’s tennis 0, East 3-25? After all, it’s not like a ble of being great and achieving anything.” “I want to be an established young woman, have a Tennessee State University 7 four-place jump in the RPI During Hubbard’s four seasons at UNF, the school good career and coach a girls’ high school team,” could mean much to this belea- began its transition into Division I. It was an obstacle Hubbard said. “I see a lot of girls going down the Men’s tennis 0, East guered team. for her as a college student because the team would wrong path when there are other options. You can Tennessee State University 7 Head coach Matt Kilcullen, sometimes miss up to four days of school, she said. still play sports and carry yourself in a good the men on the court, and any Hubbard persevered and will be graduating this sum- manner and a good way.” Baseball 10, Towson of the other 697 fans in atten- mer with a degree in psychology and a minor in pub- University 11 dance would tell you lic health. E-mail Jeremie Canton at [email protected]. otherwise. “Very rarely do you have a team that has the record that we have, that comes out and gives the effort they do,” MEN’S BASKETBALL Kilcullen said. “I think for this program, this is one of the best wins since I’ve been around.” Team earns first Junior center James Grimball, who recorded his ninth double-double of the sea- victory of 2007 son, agreed. “We could have packed it in with two games left but these guys never gave up, never quit,” he said. And really, how could Thursday have gone any better? With three minutes to go, the Ospreys were up by five, and in prime position to do what they’ve always done: give up the lead. That’s when freshman guard Germaine Sparkes, who is known more for his Marley- esque hair than his shooting touch, hit a 3-pointer that set the building on fire. “I told him if you don’t want to shoot those shots, come sit with me on the bench,” Kilcullen said. “He stepped up.” Junior forward Arnold Henry – who had chicken pox last week – also stepped up to record his first double-double and clinched the victory, slam- ming down a dunk with 34 seconds left. Henry, the first player from St. Lucia to ever play Division I basketball, sure made his town proud. The “great silent point guard,” junior Chris Timberlake, also had a big night on the scoreboard, put- ting up a team-high 16 points MICHAEL CRISWELL and went 7-8 from the free- throw line. After the game, the team received a standing ovation from the crowd. The University of North Florida men’s basketball team received “It’s almost like one of those a standing ovation Feb. 22 after it won its first game in the past teams you see in the movies 15 against Lipscomb University, 73-64. Junior point guard Chris where everything’s against Timberlake led the Ospreys with 16 points against the Bison. them, a lot of stuff goes wrong, Three other teammates – freshman guard Germaine Sparks, and they find some way to over- junior forward Arnold Henry, and junior center James Grimball – come,” Timberlake said. scored double-digits as well. North Florida closed its season Now that’s a happy ending. Feb. 24 with a 74-54 loss to Belmont University. E-mail Ryan Clarke at [email protected].

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WOMEN’S SOCCER SOFTBALL Team loses to New head coach brings highly-ranked foe

March 1 Women’s basketball vs. World Cup experience BY BRITTINEE PHILLIPS Lipscomb University, 7 p.m. CONTRIBUTING WRITER

March 2 The University of North Softball vs. Utah Valley BY NATALIE NGUYEN Florida softball team went into State at Arizona State CONTRIBUTING WRITER unfamiliar territory Feb. 21 in Tournament, 11 a.m. HAMILTON AT A GLANCE a doubleheader against the Planning to finish higher than third in the University of Florida. Softball vs. Creighton Atlantic Sun Conference, the University of North The Ospreys lost 6-0 during University at Arizona State Florida athletics department recently hired a new Won in 1991 while playing their first-ever game against Tournament, 3 p.m. head coach for the women’s soccer team – one who Gold Medal on the U.S. World Cup team Florida, due to what head coach has traveled around the world for her love of Sonya Wilmoth believes was the Baseball vs. Florida A&M the sport. Honor received while play- inability to drive in runs. Despite University, 7 p.m. Linda Hamilton, a former eight-year player for the Four-time ing for NC State and UNC the slow start, the Ospreys U.S. women’s national soccer team from 1987-1995, All-American college soccer handled the second game with March 3 joined the UNF athletic staff Feb. 22. more control, allowing one run – Baseball vs. Bethune- Hamilton was a defender and marking back with which brought the second Cookman College, 1 p.m. the national team and played in 82 international National player Runner-up for honor score to 1-0. games. Hamilton also played for the last three years of Throughout the games, junior Softball vs. UC Santa two World Cup teams that earned of the year collegiate play shortstop Ashley Parenteau hit Barbara at Arizona State a gold in 1991 and a bronze in 1995. well and freshman Kara Tournament, 1 p.m. “We’re excited about having Rutenbar had multiple hits to Linda Hamilton join the UNF lead the team, Wilmoth said. Tennis vs. South Carolina Athletic family,” said UNF “We were nervous going up State University, 2 p.m. Director of Athletics Dr. Richard and then for the Easter Seals of Virginia from against Florida, but we hung in Gropper. “Linda brings a wealth of 2005-2006. right there with them,” said Women’s basketball vs. experience, leadership skills and “I realized I was successful outside of sports,” freshman pitcher Devyn Findley. Belmont University, 2 p.m. the maturity that we were looking Hamilton said. “But what I loved most was when I Senior pitcher Katie Brosky Hamilton for in a head coach. The future played for the country, traveling, and the friendships said it’s still early in the season, Softball vs. Arizona State looks very bright for our women’s I had when I was on the team which led me back to but the team played great defense. University at Arizona State soccer program.” college sports.” That is something the team takes Tournament, 9:30 p.m. In college, Hamilton played for North Carolina Hamilton comes to UNF with assistant coaching away from the experience with State University for three years before transferring experience from Hofstra University in New York. Her Florida, especially because play- Track at Florida State to the University of North Carolina for her senior head coaching experiences include stints at Old ing at that level is a victory in and University Opener (Outdoor) season. During her collegiate career, Hamilton was Dominion University from 1993-1995 and the of itself, Wilmoth said. named a four-time All-American and a four-time All- Richmond Strikers Soccer Club of Virginia from The Ospreys will head back March 4 Atlantic Coast Conference selection. Hamilton was 1997-2006. into tournament play at Softball vs. University of also a runner-up for national player of the year dur- She will be the fourth head coach in UNF’s 10-year the Arizona State Tournament. Houston at Arizona State ing her last three years as a college player. women’s soccer program history. The games the Ospreys have Tournament, 11 a.m. “I feel very lucky,” Hamilton said. “I feel that any- Hamilton will arrive on campus to meet the played so far have prepared the thing with any level of success is both luck and tal- women’s soccer team Thursday,March 1 and hopes to them for this tournament, Baseball vs. Florida A&M ent. Being seen at the right time by the right coaches, officially start her position April 2. Wilmoth said. University, 1 p.m. I was able to do something that I absolutely love and “I’m looking forward to meeting the girls and “It’s an incredible experience travel to places I’ve never would have gone to on my learning their names,” Hamilton said. “I have a real- to go play a ranked team,” Brosky Women’s tennis vs. own and that was something that helped guide me.” ly clear vision of the kind of program I want to have said. Hillsborough Community Hamilton continued playing soccer with the U.S. and I’m excited to put that into place and see how it The Ospreys face No. 2 College, 2 p.m. national team after graduating from UNC with her works. I’m really excited about having an ability to Arizona State University the sec- bachelor’s degree in communications. She then went make a true impact.” ond day of the tournament, March 5 to work as the director of development for the which begins March 2. E-mail Natalie Nguyen at [email protected]. Baseball vs. Western National Multiple Sclerosis Society from 2002-2005 E-mail Brittinee Phillips at Michigan University, 7 p.m. [email protected].

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