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IN BRIEF We Made It! November 30, 2004 marks Peace Jam Generates Students' the official end of hurricane season. Florida experienced four hurricanes this year: Ideas for Ending Violence Charley, Frances, Ivan, and Jeanne, which together ac­ • Rollins hosts crued over $18 billion in in­ annual event sured losses. Rollins lost five designed to days of class to the storms, but some area counties lost inspire local over three weeks of school. middle and high school students. End-of-Term Changes Due to lost class days, the following make-up classes by Brittany Lee have been scheduled: news editor • Classes meeting Tues­ This past weekend, No­ days from 8:00 - 12:15 vember 20th to the 21st, will meet at their normal Rollins hosted the interna­ times on Wed. 12/8/04. tional education program • Classes meeting Tues­ Peacejam. Peacejam was days from 2:00 - 3:15 will founded in 1996 as a pro­ meed from 3:30 - 4:45 on gram to bring Nobel Prize Fri. 12/3/04. Laureates to college campus­ photo / CONNIE HUDSPETH • Classes meeting Tues­ es to work with high school JAMMING FOR PEACE: Middle and high school participants along with their Rollins leaders days from 3:30 - 4:45 will aged students towards creat­ spent the weekend working on inspiration, service, and community building. meet from 5:00 - 6:15 on ing a new generation of em­ forts towards nonviolent so­ ates. These Laureates in­ since its launch in 1996, has Fri. 12/3/04. powered youth. The found­ cial change, but supported clude: the Dalai Lama, Arch­ had 30,092 participants Exam schedule changes: ing of Peacejam has an inter­ and admire him. From bishop Desmond Tutu, worldwide. Working with a • The exam dates have esting story; the idea arose there, the concept of having Rigoberta Menchu Turn, Dr. Nobel Prize Laureate, of moved to Thurs. 12/9/04 from co-founder Ivan Suvan- . Nobel Prize winners address Oscar Arias, Adolfo Perez which the program has 11, through Tues. 12/14/04. jieff's encounter with a and inspire the youth was Esquivel, Mairead Corrigan high school students across Visit Student Records online group of gun-toting gang born. With the help of the Maguire, Betty Williams, the country and the world at rollins.edu/studentrecords members. He found that Dalai Lama, who was ap- Jose Ramos-Horta, Bishop are provided with a week- for the complete schedule. these troubled youth knew proached with the idea, the Carlos Ximenes Belo, Aung end of inspiration, service, not only knew of Archbish­ program grew to include San Suu Kyi, and Jody and community building, op Desmond Tutu and his ef- eleven Nobel Prize Laure- Williams. The program, CONTINUED ON PAGE 2

IN THIS ISSUE CHRISTMAS VESPERS Dinner in a Bottle? 400 Wins for Jones Soda now of­ fers drinks with fla­ Lessons and vors like Turkey & Gravy, Mashed Pota­ Coach Wilkes toes, and Fruitcake. Carols to Bring page 7

Rearranging the Cabinet in the Season Neraly half of President Patrick Powers (Dean of the Bush's cabinet has or will be by Jami Furo changing. copy editor Knowles Memorial Chapel), Ridge Resigns, page 3 Christmas always begins students, and other mem­ Editorial, page 14 early for musicians. They bers of the Rollins communi­ cannot wait until the day ty—read scriptural passages that reflect upon the Christ­ Christmas Time Is Here! after Thanksgiving to begin mas season. This week, We're full of in­ preparing for Christmas The evening begins with formation t about what Vespers. prelude music on the organ Rollins groups do for the Vespers is a night of les­ and from the Rollins Orches­ holidays rand what you can sons and carols, and the en­ do for your: tra. Then the procession be­ photo / MARK BARTSCHI sembles of the Rollins Music gins. The choir processes in A LANDMARK ACHIEVEMENT: Wilkes and his family Tree truths, page 6 Department take the center received the game ball from the game against Francis Holia^ffyffiest, page 8 by candlelight as two stage. These ensembles in­ soloists sing the first two Marion to mark his 400-win milestone. clude the Rollins College verses of the old favorite, The victory over Francis Marion was the 400th as head Choir, Rollins Chamber "Let All Mortal Flesh Keep coach of the Rollins women's basketball team for Glenn INDEX Singers, Rollins Singers, the Silence." And with that, the Wilkes, Jr. Currently in his 19th season at the helm of Rollins Orchestra, and oth­ NEWS ...2 show begins. The program the Tars, Wilkes has posted a 400-131 record (75.3%). ers. HOLT NEWS 5 alternates between passages He is looking for his eighth straight 20+ victory season The format is simple. A from the Bible and perform­ in 2004-05. The son of legendary Stetson coach Glenn FEATURES 6 group performs some ances by-the various musical Wilkes, Sr., Wilkes and his father are now within range ENTERTAINMENT . .10 Christmas carols—some tra­ ensembles. of reaching the 1,000 career victory fhark with just 49 ditional and some that might more wins. OPINIONS 14 be new. Between carols, CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 SPORTS 17 readers-including Rev. Dr. DECEMBER 3,2004 THE SANDSPUR •NEWS Former Neo-Nazi Christmas Speaks At Rollins Vespers • Tom "TJ" Ley­ CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 purchased at the chapel of­ Christmas Vespers be­ fice. There will also be a den, a former gins on Friday, December performance on Sunday, Neo-Nazi, ad­ 3, with prelude music be­ December 5, which is a gift dresses Rollins ginning at 6:00 p.m. and to the Rollins community. the lessons and carols be­ Vespers has become a with a message of ginning at 6:30 in the tradition at Rollins and is tolerance. Knowles Memorial Chapel. generally well-attended Vespers will also be per­ and even sold out. Tickets by Natalie Wyatt formed at the same time are going fast, so get your staff reporter and place on Saturday, De­ tickets to an evening sure He gave fifteen years of cember 4. For these shows, to get you into the Christ­ his life to an organization tickets are $5 and can be mas spirit. that promoted hatred, sepa­ photo / STRHATETALK.COM ratism, racism, and all of the HATE FILLED TATTOOS: TJ's body was covered in tattoos underlying ideals of neo- supporting racism and the Nazis. Rollins Hosts Nazism. As an activist and plained the theories and be­ noticeable racist tattoos and recruiter, Tom "TJ" Leyden liefs to which he once clung. sported my racist's attire helped to degrade and hurt "I enlisted in the Marine when not in uniform." many of the people outside Corps," TJ said. "The mili- According to TJ, many PeaceJam of the perfect Aryan race for tary has a code that says you soldiers in the skinhead tion skills. Students were in­ which the Nazi group con- can belong to a hate group as movement enlist in a branch CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 structed to assess dire re­ of the armed forces in order sidered themselves soldiers. long as you are passive. As Peacejam's Goal is" to in­ gional and global situations, This past Monday, No- long as I wasn't getting into to be trained for when the spire a new generation of using the conflict in Ireland vember 15, TJ came to speak any trouble they considered day comes to make their peacemakers who will trans­ as an example, and create so­ to the students of Rollins that passive...I showed my "revolution." TJ not only re­ form their local communi­ lutions to these problems College in Dave's Downun- racism openly in the Marine cruited but also took part in ties, themselves, and the through discussions, com­ der from 6:30 to nearly 9 Corps. I found some allies in many acts of brutality world." Judging from the re­ munity service, and work­ p.m. He explained the hate higher ranks, as well, and against his fellow man, a fact actions of the participants shops. movement as seen from the that included the officers. I of which he is not proud. and the college students During the intense personal perspective of a for­ had a Nazi battle flag hang- So, what was it that here, the program is a weekend, students created mer neo-Nazi. It was educa­ ing in my wall locker; I read made him change his mind tremendous success. project proposals to deal tionally invigorating to say and passed out racist litera- after fifteen full-fledged . Peacejam brought high with issues such as violence the least. Students clung to ture (ie: Mein Kampf and years as a proud Nazi ac- school and middle school and discrimination that they his every word as he ex­ The Turner Diaries). I had tivist? "It took a good 18 students to Rollins for the then presented to Betty months to fully decide I was weekend; college students out of there! I decided to Williams herself. Williams volunteered as mentors. This leave because I was ques­ says, "YouTl find that the year's visiting Laureate was tioning my own beliefs and most peaceful neighbor­ Betty Williams, co-recipient values. I think I finally grew hoods are neighbors that get of the 1976 Nobel Peace up and realized this cause I together, neighbors that Prize for her work to end the was living for was a farce. share street parties, people conflict in Northern Ireland. Once I did, I was sure! I that go out and care, people The theme of the conference asked my, now, ex-wife to go that get into their own area with me, and she refused. this year was "Community and take control of it—eco­ That was it for me. I packed Based Solutions to the Prob­ nomically, socially, up my belongings and left lem of Violence." and culturally...Fear is con­ Idaho for California, back to Youth participating tagious, but so is courage." photo / STRHATETALK.COM TJ LEYDEN: This is TJ Leyden at 15, shortly after he became my real family," he an­ studied the life of Betty The Peacejam conference a Neo-Nazi skinhead. swered. Williams before the confer­ this year taught students to Now he works with the ence, and worked with her positively influence their FBI, Pentagon, law enforce­ over the course of the week­ communities, and each left WHOSAYSTRAVEUHGON ment, military, and educa­ end to improve their peace­ with a plan of action for cre­ tors across the United States. making and conflict resolu­ ating change. BUSINESS HAS TO BE DULL He hopes to spread a mes­ sage, not of hate, but of toler­ ance. He gave all of his neo- Nazi propaganda and para­ phernalia to be looked at and put on display for all to see. He now travels the country to military bases, colleges, and secondary schools to tell his story. If you have any more questions you can get more information from his website, www.strHATEtalk.com. He It's a job that can take you anywhere in the world. Ask about can also be reached by e- Become part of a team of specially trained warriors dedicated to fighting for freedom. It's your chance to Our New mail at make a difference in your life and in the future of your country. To find out more, visit SF.G0ARMY.COM or call Enlistment [email protected] 1-888-676-ARMY. and by instant messenger at Bonuses the same name. This pro­ Where: U.S. Army Recruiting Station, Woodcreek Square, 5275 Red Bud Lake Road gram was a part of the Week j. When: Monday through Friday, 9^00 a.m. to 6=00 p.m. of Difference awareness Who: Gall your local Army Recruiter at (407) 671-6041 week put on from November 15-19. photo /CONNIE HUDSPETH m ARMY OF ONE' RESOLVING CONFLICT: Betty Williams, Nobel Peace Prize i" id winner for her work in Northern Ireland, addresses students. DECEMBER 3, 2004 NEWS THE SANDSPUR Medicinal Marijuana Debated The Supreme against the state laws of mar help ease the pain. Patients state and their doctors have an excuse for use of the Court is address­ ijuana for medical use argue have turned to the drug allowed them to do so. drug. "Everybody will say that people might abuse the because despite its negative Some people fear that if mine is medical," said ing the issue of laws and use them as an effects; it has helped them the Court determines that Justice Stephen Breyer. excuse to gain access to more than other medicines. marijuana can be home­ A third fear is that the legalizing marijua­ drugs. Supreme Court justices grown by sick people, then homegrown marijuana will na for medicinal Since 1996, eleven states turned down a proposal the federal government spread across state borders. purposes. have passed laws permitting three, years ago to protect would lose control over the Justice Ruth Ginsburg has marijuana use in medical by Erika Batey distributors of marijuana for spread and use of illegal refuted this and has said that cases with a doctor's recom­ asst. news editor medical purposes from fed­ drugs. Paul Clement, an act­ among California medical mendation. Among them eral charges. Now they are ing solicitor general, said, marijuana users, "Nobody's The controversy of are California, Arizona, debating the issue of "Smoked marijuana really buying anything. Nobody's whether marijuana should Oregon, and Vermont. The whether federal agents doesn't have any future in selling anything." Justice be used for beneficial med­ drug is prescribed in these should be able to go into sick medicine." O'Connor has also stated ical purposes is once again states only in extreme cases people's homes to prevent There is also a fear of that homegrown marijuana being debated, this time by and when all other prescrip­ them from growing their abuse of the law and people for patients never extends the Supreme Court. Those tion drugs have failed to own marijuana, even if the using medical purposes as across state borders. Angel Raich, a California mother, is at the front of the argument. She has filed a lawsuit to allow her to con­ tinue using marijuana to help ease the pain of her brain tumor. She considers the decision one of life or death for her. Her physician has said that marijuana is the only drug, out of over three dozen that have been pre­ scribed to her, that works. "I really hope and pray the jus­ tices allow me to live," Raich said. The debate is a highly controversial issue, and the outcome is uncertain. The photo / KRTCAMPUS photo / KRTCAMPUS Supreme Court is expected THE PLANTIFF SPEAKS OUT: Angel Raich delivers a state- HOT TOPIC: Controversy sunonds the issue of medicinal mari- to make a decision by next ment outside the Supreme Court. juana, as the protestors standing outside the Supreme Court summer. above illustrate. Tom Ridge Formally Resigns • Homeland City police com­ Security Secretary missioner; Federal Changes in Bush's second-term Cabinet Emergency Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge is the latest member of President Bush's Cabinet to step down as Bush's first term ends. A look at Tom Ridge Management who is in the Cabinet and who is leaving: Agency Director Leavtn announces his Homeland Reagan's Joe Allbaugh; Agricultur Commerc atio Energ Justice State Security resignation. Environmental At beginning of second term Protection Agency Stayed Left by Brittany Lee Administrator news editor Mike Leavitt, for­ ttttitt On November 30, merly governor of i John Colin Powell Note There were 13 Cabinet AnneVeneman \ Donald Evans Rod Paige Spencer \ Tom Ridge ':f-3gar>'sterro Homeland Security Secretary Utah; and White 2001-2004 ; 2001-2004 2001-2004 Abraham ! Ashcroft 2001-2004 2001-2004 2001-2004 2001-2004 Tom Ridge announced his resig­ House homeland Clinton's Possible successor^) nation, effective February 1. security adviser At beginning Wh'rte House Kellogg Co. White House Deputy Energy White House National White House of second term Earlier Ridge had sent an e-mail Fran Townsend. Farm Adviser 1 President, CEO Domestic Secretary Kyle counsel Security Homeland Security Stayed Left of praise to the senior The Bush cabinet Chuck Connor, Carlos Policy Adviser McSlarrow, Alberto Adviser Adviser Fran National j Gutierrez* Margaret electricity Gonzales* Condoleezza Townsend, Homeland Security officials, has experienced a Cattlemen's Beef Spellings* industry Rice* Homeland Security Association lobbyist Undersecretary Asa JWWUUUl stating the department was "an number of resig­ NtteThef-i'A'eit Hi President Hutchinson seats in Clinton's tern extraordinary organization that nations recently, Jan Lyons each day contributes to keeping including Attorney General Staying for Heaith Housing America safe" and that he was and Human and Urban Veterans proud to work with his 180,000 John Ashcroft, Defens Interior ansportatio Services Developme Labor Treasury Affairs fellow employees who "go to Commerce work every day dedicated to Secretary Donald making our country better and Evans, Education more secure." Secretary Rod I : During an afternoon news Paige, Agriculture Donald Gale Norton Tommy Aiphonso ElaineChao Anthony j. Rumsfeld 2001- Thompson Jackson** 2001- Principi ••" conference, Ridge expressed Secretary Ann 2001- 2001- 2004- 2001- how difficult this decision has V e n e m a n ; •Worninated as repfacement *Me4 Martinez vras HUD Secretary from 2001-2003; Pau! ONelB was Treasury Secretary from 2001 -2003 been for him. He told the public Secretary of State he was leaving for personal rea­ Colin Powell, and Energy Guitierrez for Commerce. newly formed federal bureau­ Ridge undertook an enor­ sons. "I just want to step back Secretary Spencer Abraham. Tom Ridge was sworn in as cracy of about 180,000 people mous task in presiding over the and pay a little more attention to Bush has already started to fill the first director of the Office of formerly from different agen­ creation of such a large and crit­ personal matters." the vacancies, with National Homeland Security shortly after cies. The creation of this new ical new department His years the September 11 attacks in Many candidates for Security Adviser Condoleezza department was the first major in office have not been free of October of 2001. He became the replacing Ridge have been men­ Rice for the State Department reorganization in the govern­ criticism, however, aimed par­ first Secretary of the tioned, including Bernard Kerik, White House counsel Alberto ment since the creation of the ticularly at his famed color- Department of Homeland interim Minister of the Interior Gonzales for the Justice Department of Defense after coded system for the levels of Security in January 2003 , a for Iraq and former New York Department, and Carlos World WarDL terrorist threat DECEMBER 3,2004 THE SANDSPUR NEWS All About Islam Class of 2005: Leave by Jake Kohlman that completely abides by Is­ staff reporter lamic principles and noted On Wednesday, Novem­ that such a state does not ber 10, Bassem Chaaban currently exist. He said Your Mark at Rollins from the Islamic Society of there are Muslim countries, as a senior, you have the leaders; we are pioneering Central Florida came to talk but that these are countries • The Senior ability to decide where you the first such senior gift proj­ to students in the packed in which the populations of want your money to go: ect at Rollins in over ten SunTrust Auditorium. The the countries identify them­ Fund campaign is years. Contributing to the event, sponsored by the Phi­ selves as Muslims. Chaaban scholarships, academic sup­ getting underway Senior Gift is a way to say losophy and Religion De­ also said that the United port programs (remember thank you to the community partment, the Anthropology States was the closest place with a goal of 100 how helpful that tutor at TJ's that has provided so much Department, and SEA, was in the world to being an Is­ was?), student activities, fac­ percent participation. for us during the past four advertised as a way to learn lamic country. ulty professional growth years. By making a commit­ the basics of Islam and have During the question and by Meredith Woods (help your professors be­ ment, we are helping to en­ questions answered. answer session, Chaaban de­ contributing writer come better teachers), facul­ sure a great Rollins experi­ Chaaban began the fended Islam against charges The class of 2005 had ty/ student collaborative re­ ence for future students. event with a PowerPoint of being oppressive to seen a year of firsts at search, library acquisitions presentation, which he used women by saying that there Rollins: the first time 3 hurri­ (remember that book you The Senior Class Gift to give a rough sketch as to is oppression everywhere, canes have affected the col­ needed that wasn't in the Committee members will what Islam really is. First, and this is not solely a Mus­ lege, the first Homecoming, Olin collection?), campus begin a series of campaigns Chaaban outlined where in lim problem. and now, the first time the technology (read: better, to increase awareness of the the world Muslims are locat­ To another question senior class has attempted faster, more reliable Iinternet Senior Fund and encourage ed. In trying to show that Chaaban responded bluntly 100% participation in the Se­ and AIM), and facilities im­ students to donate. To find Islam is not just an 'Arabic" that Islam views homosexu­ nior Class Gift to the Rollins provement. Whether it's one out more information of the religion, he pointed out that ality as a crime that is se­ Fund 10 years. dollar or one hundred, every Senior Gift, contact any of Indonesia has the largest verely punished. Chaaban Did you know that the cent counts. The Senior Class the Committee members: Muslim population in the said that it "destroys the actual cost of educating a Gift Committee will be world with 190 million Mus­ foundation of the family" student costs more than tu­ launching a series of events Seniors lims. The United States has and that homosexual acts are ition at Rollins? Ever won­ in the coming weeks target­ Artie Ahr 7-8 million Muslims among the problem, not thoughts. der who makes up the differ­ ing the class of 2005. Our x2740 its citizens. Chaaban stressed ence? That would be the goal is 100% participation in Margo de Guehery Chaaban went on to de­ throughout the event the Rollins Alumni. The Rollins this fundraiser. Seniors can [email protected] scribe the Five Pillars of disgust he and many other Fund, which is made of con­ contribute to the fund by fill­ Kristina Fuller Islam: Shahada (testimony), Muslims have towards peo­ tributions by Alumni, help ing out pledge forms, which x2894 or [email protected] Salat (five daily prayers), ple like Osama bin Laden. support many of the services will be appearing in your Manu Maculet Zakat (religious tax), Segam He stressed that Islam is a and activities we, as stu­ campus boxes shortly. We're x2789 or 407-252-1756 (fasting the month of Ra­ peace-loving religion and dents, have come to rely not concerned with the Selena Moshell 407-359-5377 madan), and Hajj (Pilgrim­ that bin Laden and others upon and even take for amount donated as much as MeganJ.O'Neil age to Mecca). He tried to have distorted the religion to granted. the total participation. [email protected] stress the similarities Islam meet their own needs. Mr. Wish there had been The Senior Class Gift Chris Richards has to other religions, partic­ Chaaban said that no "true more scholarship money provides the class of 2005 x2620 ularly Christianity and Ju­ Muslim" would agree with available to you? Remember with the opportunity to Meredith Woods daism. He stressed that Jesus bin Laden's views. Further, how much you wanted to leave a legacy for future stu­ [email protected] Christ has a place in Islam he blamed the US media for live in a nicer dormitory? dents of Rollins College. and that all three religions further perpetuating stereo­ Now is your class to make This project is a great way Juniors worship the same God. types of Muslims and failing those changes happen for fu­ for our class to leave its mark Odile Perez Chaaban said that there to make distinctions be­ ture students. The Senior while giving something back xl962 are no Islamic countries in tween people like bin Laden Class Gift is a fundraiser tar­ to Rollins. Plus, it establish­ Lindsey Steding the world today. He defined and the majority of the Mus­ geting the class of 2005, and es us, as the Class of 2005, as 407-619-7481 an Islamic country as one lim population. Getting Care Packages to Troops by Darryl Enriquez kee, said he gets at least two big drive, you'd better get co­ syndicated writer zones. get," he said. calls daily from groups that operation from local busi­ One effort in need of Another charity package As kindhearted and patri­ have collected goods and nesses to handle shipping shipping help is the Treats for effort was put on hold be­ otic supporters of U.S. troops want to know if the unit's costs," said Victor Aiello, the Troops Campaign organized cause of a lack of sponsors for art learning, generosity has cargo planes can haul their firm's area sales manager. by Waukesha, Wis., Alder­ shipping costs. its price. The cost is about a packages to the troops for "There's a lot of support in the man Randy Radish. During Elmbrook Memorial Hos­ buck a pound. free. communities for troops, and the past few weeks, the cam­ pital in Brookfield will not Business firms, hospitals, The Airlift Wing trans­ when word gets out about a paign has collected nearly 500 launch its campaign until a schools and police are among ports troops and supplies to drive, people are giving. pounds of food, toiletries, partner, possibly a veterans those who have experienced bases throughout the world, "However, the postage is medicine and clothing from group or business, can be the sticker shock of sending including the Arabian war significant - about a buck a the three barrels it has out, found to help pay for ship­ packages to soldiers in Iraq zones. pound. If organizers on the but dortors have given only ping, Sue Juntunen, a hospital and Afghanistan. "There's not a lot we can front end ask for cash for $50 for shipping. spokeswoman, said. And, as in any mission, do for them," he said. "Feder­ shipping, I'm confident "It's become a concern The Brookfield Police De­ those who plan ahead tend to al law does not allow us to there'd be a willing response," about raising enough money partment has periodically suffer the fewest casualties. take these goods overseas. It's he said. to send this stuff," he said. shipped packages to overseas Campaigns that have considered unfair competi­ Aiello said the firm has Radish and helpers in­ troops this year, and it tries to worked hard for cash dona­ tion with civilian carriers. already shipped thousands of tend to ask those attending be cautious in the amount it tions to ship the gathered And we simply don't have the pounds for goods to the war the Waukesha Christmas Pa­ collects to prevent the pack­ goods are reaching their room in our planes." zones and recently participat­ rade for money and addition­ ages from outpacing the goals, while others that lack One effort that's managed ed in a large drive for al goods. The packages money it has for shipping- money have become bogged to stay on top of its shipping postage. would go to the two Wauke- down, with donated supplies costs is Marshall Towne Mill- "Shipping is costly, but we're Marshall Towne also sha-based units now in the sitting in storage. work of Brookfield, Wis., a fortunate that we have veter­ helped Burlington High Middle East. ans groups and business and Dennis Mehring, public maker of kitchen, bathroom School in Racine County, "I have no idea what to city employees giving what information officer for the and storage cabinets. Wis., with the expense of expect the day of the parade, they can," police Capt. Phil 440th Airlift Wing in Milwau­ "If you're going to do a shipping donations to the war but I'll take whatever we can Horter said. DECEMBER 3, 2004 HOLT NEWS THE SANDSPUR A Day in the Life of a Holt Student • Overcoming the pleting an assignment. avoid these distractions I How do they do it? It's typically go somewhere challenges of bal­ not easy! However, it can be else to study, like the Olin ancing work, done, and these students Library or a local bookstore. are living proof! When I Set study times & form school and life asked these determined stu­ groups- Mariy students set schedules. dents, they gave me some aside certain days and pretty creative ideas on hours to study. For exam­ NETWORKING TIPS by^ Lillia n Nieves overcoming the challenge ple, every Monday night contributing writer of working full time and at­ between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m., Question: You men­ Services can help you with. This semester there are tending school. I go to the library to work tioned that 3 out of 4 jobs Practice makes perfect! 1251 Hamilton Holt Stu­ Make the Sacrifice- As on my assignments. When are filled through net­ 4. Don't assume that ap­ dents enrolled at Rollins. hard as it may be, you may time is limited, this is the working. The thought of pearance doesn't matter! Many of these students need to give up parties, din­ only way to stay on top of having to network makes While the networking hold full time jobs, and a ners, and other events to the game. Forming study me very nervous. What process is not a job inter­ few of them even take on a make sure papers are com­ groups is another helpful tips can you share? Tom view, it is important to re­ full course load. A typical pleted, tests are studied for, way not only to help keep '06 member that first impres­ day in the life of a Holt stu­ and classes are passed. you motivated but to gener­ Since the thought of sions do count! Dress in a dent can be very challeng­ Organization and Pri­ ate and share ideas regard­ networking is not appeal­ way that is appropriate for ing. oritization- Success for ing the subject. "I find that ing to you Tom, it will be the type of work that you Mike, a junior at most means getting organ­ when I study with a group, important to break it down are seeking. Rollins, wakes up at 6:15 ized and prioritizing your I retain more information into a few key strategies. 5. Don't leave without ask­ a.m. to be at work by 7:00 schedule. To accomplish and actually learn the sub­ Networking is easier than ing this question! a.m. His day consists of this, Holt students use ject matter," said John, a you think. In its simplest At the conclusion of meetings, sales calls, and many different methods: full time Holt student. form, networking is about your meeting, let the per­ lunches with clients. After a day timers, palm pilots, and The wonderful thing creating relationships in a son know how much you long day of running notebooks are great tools. about these tips is that they business setting. It is about appreciate his or her input around, he clocks out at Make sure to jot down as­ apply to anyone, not just giving and receiving. and ideas. Then ask the 5:00 p.m. and rushes to signments and due dates so Holt students. When you However, to keep you on question, "Is there anyone school. He does this 3 times you don't forget important find yourself in a struggle track, here are 7 some com­ else that you would recom­ a week because he is not dates. with time, classes, course mon pitfalls to avoid. mend that I talk to?" If they only working full time but Eliminate distractions- materials, or any other 1. Don't wait until you offer a few names, make has committed himself to Like most Holt students, I issue, remember your peers graduate to start network­ sure to ask if you can use taking 3 courses this semes­ find that I have to eliminate are or have gone through ing. their name when you call ter. On the evenings he distractions. For example, I similar struggles. Take a Some students make the referral. This is an easy doesn't have class, he is ei­ know that if I stay home to moment to ask for some the mistake of not starting way to expand your net­ ther meeting with a group study, the phone, television, guidance; you might make to network until their final work. regarding a class project, the laundry that's piling up, a friend out of the experi­ semester. You will become 6. Don't forget your man­ studying for a class, or com­ etc will interrupt me. To ence. more effective at network­ ners! ing if you cultivate relation­ Be sensitive about how ships throughout your time much of the person's time at Rollins. Because of the you take! Within a day or ^Jhe JDandstSpur wishes euei \WiWi§] ilWilZima diversity and professional­ so always follow-up with a ism of the Hamilton Holt personal thank-you note. In student body you will not addition, contact that per­ Season and reminds not riWiTZLlvniiTtrA e a have to look very hard to son again once you find a begin the process. position. Share the news of 2. Don't ask your network­ where you landed and how ence un.in the lives of- those wSS wrtimcde. ing contacts for a job. much you appreciate his or The fastest way to short her willingness to help dur­ circuit a networking oppor­ ing your search. Finally, tunity is to ask directly for since networking is a recip­ a job. Instead, use net­ rocal relationship let them working to learn and gain know that you will be there ideas and advice; it is a for them if they ever need very effective tool. Many anything. professionals are willing to 7. Don't forget that net­ sit down and share their working should be an on­ thoughts and suggestions going commitment! with someone who is inter­ One of the biggest re­ ested in "coming up grets of folks who lose their through the ranks." jobs comes from those who Till the Pestiuelu wrawrapped pp collection boxes lo­ 3. Don't go into a network­ stopped networking once ing opportunity unpre­ they got a job. 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1 0 . How can I keep my Christmas tree I . How did the tradition of decorating fresh? evergreens at Christmas begin? Proper watering and care are necessary to keep The tradition of decorating evergreens can a tree fresh. The following tips can keep a tree be traced back to ancient times in Rome and fresh and hydrated through the holiday season: Egypt in celebration of the winter solstice. In W hen shopping for a tree choose one that is 1510, the first Christmas tree was displayed in not losing needles or fading. Both are signs of Riga, Latvia. Early decorations included ribbon, excessive dryness. food, lace and tin. The custom was later brought Make a fresh cut before placing the tree in to America during the Revolutionary War by its stand to allow maximum water absorption. Hessian mercenaries. The average tree needs 1 quart of water a day. Additives such as aspirin or commercial pow­ Z . What is the height of the tallest tree in ders are not necessary and could harm the tree history? Place the tree away from heat sources such The worldQ tallest recorded Christmas tree was as fireplaces or television sets, which could cause a 221-foot Douglas fir at the Northgate Shopping the tree to dry out Center in Seattle in 1950. In 2001, the tallest arti­ ficial tree stood at 170.6 feet and was displayed at Moinhos deVento Park, Porto Alegre Brazil. Also 1 . Where is the national Christmas tree? known as the CPeace TreeOit was made of green The national Christmas tree can be found on PVC foliage and had a lightning rod and flashing the White House lawn. In 1923, President lights to warn aircraft Coolidge started the tradition of the national Christmas tree lighting ceremony. D . Can I buy a tree, sight unseen? Yes. Approximately 330,000 real Christmas 1 2. . Where can I trees each year are sold via the I nternet or catalog. find the best tree in the United States? 4 . How long does it take a Christmas tree Every year, mem­ to grow? bers of the National Depending on the variety, the average tree Christmas Tree takes seven years to grow 6 feet, the average retail Association pick the height Some trees require 15 years of growth to best tree and name it reach the same height grand champion. The awardwinning tree is presented to the presi­ 5 . How do trees get that perfect s hape? dent and the first fami­ Evergreens do not naturally grow into the pic­ ly each year to be dis­ ture-perfect shape that is popular for Christmas played inside the White trees. As trees grow, farmers control their shape House through regular shearing. By using clippers to ERIC DRAPERATHE WHITE HOUSE control the width and form of the branches, farm­ P res ident George W: ers force trees to grow into the popular cone 1 j. Has the gov­ Bush and Laura Bush shape ernment ever made stand in front of the any tree regulations? 2002 Christmas tree. D . What are the most popular Christmas The government once banned the use of tinsel because it contained tree varieties? lead and was a health hazard Today® tinsel is The most popular Christmas tree varieties made of plastic and is safe to use. President Teddy include Roosevelt banned Christmas trees from the White House for a time because he thought the tradition was harmful to the environment and wanted to encourage conservation.

I 4 . Am I hurting the environment if I dis­ play a real tree? Ninety-eight percent of Christmas trees are harvested from farms. For every tree harvested, two to three seedlings are planted in its place. Christmas trees also create oxygen, which bene­ fits the environment One acre of Christmas trees can produce enough oxygen for 18 people.

I D . What is flocking and why is it used? Flocking is spraying adhesive coating to the branches of Christmas trees. The branches of a flocked tree look as if they are covered in snow. Colors other than white are also available.

I O . Are real trees more popular than arti­ ficial ones? Most people prefer artificial trees because they require little work. During the 2002 Christmas season, almost 50 percent of households displayed / . What should I expect when I go to a an artificial tree. Only 21 percent used real trees. farm to cut my own tree? Here are some tips from the National C hri stmas T ree A ssoci ati on: I / . What are some popular alternatives to traditional Christmas trees? . Beware of fire-ant mounds, tree stumps, an In warmer regions, occasional blackberry Vine, uneven ground and many people choose sharp saws. to decorate palm trees Wear comfortable shoes and old clothes. instead of the tradi­ B ring rain gear if the weather is threatening. Also tional evergreen. bring several pairs of work gloves. Leave your Some choose to make pets at home, or keep them leashed at all times. thei r own tree out of Saws are usually provided by the farm oper­ everyday items, such ator. as lights and drinking Some farms measure and price their trees glasses. individually, others sell them by the foot Ask about the pricing policy before heading out in the field. I O . Are Christmas trees recyclable? Select the tree that fits your predetermi ned Real Christmas needs (ceiling height type of foliage, etc.). trees can be used in Check the trunk to be sure that it is sufficient­ RON T. ENNIS/KRT a variety of ways A four-foot pink ly straight Keep in mind that pines will after the holi­ usually have at least some crook in their turkey feather days. The trunk trunks. AI so check that the tree has a sufficient­ Christmas tree. and branches ly long handle to accommodate your stand can be converted into mulch for the gar­ Cutting the tree is easiest as a two-person den. They can also be used as bird feeders project The person who is cutting usually lies or as a refuge for fish in private ponds. on the ground, while the helper holds the bot­ tom limbs up. I y . Can I replant my tree after the B ri ng the tree to the processi ng area where it will be cleaned and netted holidays? Netting makes transporting and han­ Trees that can be replanted also dling the tree substantially easier. called diving trees,6are gaining in popularity. Living trees are sold When you are checking out g^ with their roots intact so they can remember to pick up a tree be potted or planted when taken removal bag. It can be used as a home. tree skirt and then pulled up around the tree to help keep the floors clean when the tree is being taken down. 2. U . Are real trees a fire hazard? Fresh Christmas trees that are O . Where are most Christmas trees grown? watered regularly are general­ There are about 15,000 tree grow ly not a fire hazard. Less ers in the U nited States, with farms than 0.001 percent of "i n every state. T he top C hri stmas Christmas trees are tree-producing states are involved in a fire. Oregon, California, Wisconsin, Michigan, —Daniel Cooper, Pennsylvania and North Fort Worth Carolina. Star-Telegram

-7 . How much do SOURCES: Americans spend on THE NATIONAL Christmas trees? CHRISTMAS TREE ASSOCIATION, More than 23 million AMERICAN FLOCK real Christmas trees were ASSOCIATION, sold in 2003, valued at $791 TEXAS CHRISTMAS TREE GROWERS ASSOCIATION, HOWSTUFFWORKS.COM, mi II ion. T he average C hri stmas tree GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS, costs $33.80. KRT, UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS E XT E NS 10 N, VIR G IN IA CHRISTMAS TREE GROWERS ASSOCIATION. DECEMBER 3,2004 FCATUReS THE SANDSPUR

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by Karina Mc Cabe year, including Christmas, campus features editor Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and 5. To celebrate the altru­ This year, the Office of the Three Kings Holiday. istic nature of the human Community Engagement is According to the Com­ spirit sponsoring their fourth an­ munity Engagement's web­ The day encompasses a nual Holiday Funfest. This site, they host this event for gift giving program, activity well-attended and much cel­ five main reasons: booths, and a buddy for a ebrated event will be held at 1. To build a more com­ day program. the Cornell Campus Center passionate community The first, gift giving, is photo / ROLLINS.EDU on Wednesday, December 8, 2. To increase collabora­ where children are given MAKING CRAFTS: Many Rollins organizations host craft ta­ from 4pm-7pm. tion both on and off campus gifts from people in the bles where they can interact with the children. This "holiday" is held to 3. To model the impor­ Rollins community. The benefit local children's or­ tance of community service maximum gift price is forty ganizations, and it celebrates and engagement dollars, so that all children ail of the major holidays that 4. To build positive rela­ can receive an equitable gift occur during this time of tionships both on and off (so there won't be any squab­ bles over who got the better gift!). The gifts are generally books, toys, and school or art supplies, according to the Office of Community En­ gagement. The second event, activi­ ty booths, will take place during the afternoon. Many organizations, including, Greek organizations, sports teams, the Black Student Union, the Native American photo/ROLLINS.EDU Cultural Alliance, Hillel, and CHRISTMAS 2002: Christmas Funfest always draws a large the Intervarsity Christian crowd of participants. Fellowship are all hosting Other popular activity day is an extremely worth­ activity booths. The Crosby booths include: face paint­ while project where children Cornell Scholars, also, are ing, cookie decorating, craft spend all three hours with a hosting a "Polaroids with making, fortune telling, mentor. Santa" booth, and SGA is photo /ROLLINS.EDU necklace and bracelet mak­ If you would like more making ornaments with the ing, and story-telling. HAPPY TIMES: Children really enjoy interacting with the stu­ children. information, call the office at dents from Rollins. Finally, the buddy for a 407-646-6406. DECEMBER 3, 2004 FeATURCS THE SANDSPUR Ask The Fo x! Dear Fox, And here's to a pleasantly I can't seem to get over single winter break. this crush I have. I don't Dear Fox, Come to R-Fridays! want to be thinking about Lately, I've found my­ him over winter break. self to be totally uninterest­ Meet your S.G.A. Any advice? ed in any relationships of -Crushing in the any sort. I have no interest photo illustration / MARK BARTSCHI O.C. in dating or even getting in­ particular, could"be a good 1MR volved in friendships. I way to meet people on Dear Crushing, don't think I have any kind campus that share your in­ every Friday from Here's a 12-step CA of social anxiety disorder, I terests. plan (Crushes Anonymous) just believe I don't have any However, you don't just 12:30-2:00 pm in that'll help you get over time for the petty gossip, have to turn to the virtual him. One a day from now shopping, tanning, and nu­ world to develop meaning­ until break, and you should merous fights that have ful relationships. There are front of the campus be good to go. been the predominant char­ numerous clubs on campus 1. Destroy any copies acteristics of so many of my devoted to all areas of in­ center. You can re­ of Titanic, The Notebook, friendship relationships terest that can help you and Love Actually. Watch prior to this. I guess I feel meet more people with ceive free Rollins one chick flick per week at that Fm wasting my time whom can you can go be­ most. No teary eyes al­ just "hanging out" when yond the "petty gossip, merchandise and lowed. Instead, watch there are so many more im­ shopping, tanning, and nu­ funny, action or scary- portant things to do, and merous fights." yet I feel lonely and like an movies (beware: see #5). Developing relation­ outcast. How can I resolve boost your school 2. Limit text messages ships with those who share this conflict? to replies only. Do not ini­ your interests may not be spirit! tiate a text conversation. ~ Completely Unin­ the only problem here, as it (And stop checking your terested and Lonely seems that work stress is an cell phone every 20 minutes underlying factor since you thinking you might have Dear Uninterested, alluded to more "important missed your crush's call. I understand your things." Try going to TJ's to You didn't. Get over it.) problem, as many other get some help dealing with 3. Stop altering your students on this campus time management, but I meetings are open eating schedule to suit your also will. This is becoming also think a really good crush's. an increasingly prevalent idea for you is to go to talk to everyone. Meet­ 4. Stop altering your trend owing to overwhelm­ to someone in the personal nap/homework time to suit ing amounts of work, and counseling center about ings are held every your crush's class schedule. this seems to be why so this issue. They will be able 5. Stop subjecting many people are turning to to give you some good, yourself to sitting next to online dating and relation­ solid advice. Their number Wednesday in the your crush in a scary movie ship services since they re­ is (407) 628-6340. Good without being able to grab quire a significantly lower luck! Galloway Room at him/her. amount of commitment. In 6. Avoid any cuddling addition, these sites can 6:00 pm. situations where cuddling help you determine what Dear Fox, cannot occur. people share your interests. I know that this proba­ 7. Allow yourself to It seems as though part of bly sounds so superficial, meet other cute boys, even your problem lies in the but my biggest worry right if your crush is around. fact that you don't believe now is if I should get this Don't feel guilty! you have anything in com­ guy that I've been sort of Excuse yourself mon with many of the peo­ seeing (not 'officially' dat Congratulations to from the conversation ple that you encounter. Per­ ing) a present. Do you think whenever the topic of his haps you should try some I should, and if so, then un-pretty (ex) girlfriend of these websites to help what should I get? the Senator of the arises. you: ~ Not Really A Girl­ 9. Avoid drunken Soulmatefind.com friend Week Erin Shirley. "spilling of the beans." Match.com Monitor shot intake. Udate.com Dear Not Really, 10. Do not initiate play­ Singledate.com No question is superfi ful touching of any kind: Lavalife.com cial or unimportant—I'm punching, tickling, shak­ EHarmony. com here to answer any ques ing, hugging, etc. Datingspaces.com tions you may have! As for 11. Delete all AIM or AmericanSingles.com your concern, though, I S.G.A. MSN "alerts" in reference to FriendFinder.com don't think you should buy Congratulates your crush. PerfectMatch.com him anything expensive or 12. DO NOT initiate Metrodate.com too sentimental since that plans of any kind... even Spillguts.com would imply a deeper rela­ This week Student Government when mesmerized by his or Livej ournal. com tionship, and it may scare her smile. Your crush must TheFaceBook.com him off. Instead, buy tickets congratulates the Office of Stu­ ask you... and if you're al­ True.com for an event that the two of ready booked, adhere to HobbyMatch.com you can enjoy, such as the dent Records, Mae Fitchell, and previous plans. BigCampus.net movies or a local sporting T.J.'s for their help with the Good luck! Stay strong. The Face Book website, in event. Merry Christmas! Spring Registration. Thanks for The Fox returns to answer this weeks social and relationship questions all the hard work., . from Rollins students. 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Their minor picted the life of the rather Diary, Bridget Jones: The Edge scuffle escalates and Bridget plump and unattractive >od especially! Or you can of Reason. breaks off the relationship, Bridget. Some have hailed it r MP3 version The Edge of Reason is a only to find herself now "better then the original," Burger Kine ones, but a continuation of the story of continually paired at work but I personally think that the middle-aged, frumpy on assignment with her for­ The Edge of Reason lacks the British reporter Bridget mer lover, the loveable yet spontaneity and general laxirn- auld keep him Jones, played by the hilari­ adulterous Daniel Cleaver, newness that Bridget Jones's ously blundering Renee played by bad-boy Hugh Diary brought to the screen. Zellweger (Cold Mountain, Grant (Notting Hill, 9 The concepts are the same, Chicago). The Edge of Reason Months). There then arises a and true to its namesake >dd ®d£ picks up four weeks after series of unfortunate events there is a new diary with the 2001 original debut as Bridget is continually new debacles, enticing wim tins one. ended, as Bridget thinks she wooed by both men, caught twists, an additional Firth- -hf nntv: has finally found a potential in the midst of a drug smug­ Grant brawl, and all the ove personalized frames, long-term relationship and gling scandal, and placed in bawdiness that a Bridget even underwear. mate in the suave lawyer a third-world prison where Jones tale promises. Yet I •Look in Burdin.es, or Juicy, Mark Darcy, as played by she teachers her inmates to felt that The Edge of Reason is faux fur around the collar the adorable Colin Firth sing "Like A Virgin" in true only a shadow of the 2001 come in pink (Love Actually, What a Girl Jones fashion. In the end, original, following meekly :k flick DVD such Wants). Bridget will have to decide in the footsteps of several As always though, Brid­ if her inadequacies and other British comedy- drama-romances of the BRIDGETJONES'S num same making made since 10 Worst Gift Ideas..,. the original debuted (think ^ would also help you in what to Holiday season &**?Qfie&ptit, Love Actually). Regardless, The Edge of opener? How lazy Reason offers one of the best no ugh drawers in the laughs of the season. This per, automatic talkine cook- sequel is a definite movie date must, lewd enough to ose "Lose Weight in 10 Days". keep the men enticed, yet id "Transform Your Mobile Home sweet enough to cure any to sit atop the shelves and holiday blues. The Edge of Reason leaves women of all tan unless shapes and sizes exiting the­ atres identifying with the main character and her woes, though perhaps not to 3ii want it Thev their "Hollywood-ized" ex­ photo / UIPJAPAN.COM tremes. sending grandma the .ears. 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£ imp. 6 oni £x T&kai St 01 n R B PROPZ ompiled by LEAD • Ryan Cabrera Jessica Simpson's "Reality sister of the pop princess Tour." His first hit single and her romantic escapades on our campus, often at a 'takes it all away' "On the Way Down" off of with Cabrera. The show's by Lauren Ervin risk to herself. She's daring, staff reporter with his new Take It All Away, which was media coverage brought creative and on the cutting released in August, has ele­ Ryan and the Simpson fam­ edge. Her efforts during the album, Elm St. vated this small town boy to ily much closer together Week of Difference were by Katie Pederson rising star status as both his and elevated both aspiring incredible and unforgettable. asst. sports editor album and single continue young artists' careers. Mad Propz is designed to -Mika Ahuvia In a world of teeny-bop to climb the charts daily. Though the romance may recognize the "unsung pop-rock phonies, it's Other notable tracks not have lasted, Cabrera heroes" at Rollins College. It refreshing to find an artist include the sweet and was soon after immortal­ is derived from campus Christopher Richards is such who, though still rather romantic "True," the rock­ ized with the release of emails. This month's theme a fine example of what young, has a true sense of ing "Exit to Exit," and the Ashlee's hit single "Pieces is: PERSEVERANCE. Rollins is. He is a person full humor and modesty. Ryan light title track and first of Me" about their relation­ of integrity, dedication and Cabrera, a rising star in the ever self-written piece ship. perseverance. He possesses pop music world, is sure to "Take It All Away." Regardless of his star a truly kind heart and I am rattle the music industry romances or rising fame, LEAD hopes to inspire inclu- lucky to call him one of my with his down-to-earth, Cabrera still remains a siveness, embrace a spirit of very best friends. heartfelt melodies. rather laid back and social responsibility, and cel­ -Carson Fuller Cabrera, a Dallas, TX humorous individual. In a ebrate the shared values of native, started off playing recent media interview, he community. LEAD offers music in his hometown. said of himself and his per­ training, education, and Jared Levine has been strug­ His first musical endeavors formances, "Even when I'm experiential activities for gling with all kinds of work began with selling his first on stage, I just act normal Rollins students through lately but was still able to independently produced and see the crowd as a both curricular and co-cur- find the time to feed stray CD Elm St. from his house. bunch of my best friends. ricular initiatives. Contact kittens on campus, figure Things soon turned up for Seriously, I'm a dork. I like [email protected] for more out what he threw at Bird Cabrera, who became a to be goofy and just have information. last year, and even organize student with Jessica | fun." Even after his latest a Secret Santa party for our Simpson's vocal coach, and appearance as a headliner friends. photo / ADAMINCENTERPRISES.COM and float entertainer in later was signed by Jessica's Son Ho has been working so -Mike Thayer Macy's Thanksgiving Day dad, Joe Simpson, as an Cabrera has made guest hard on his Honors thesis Parade, Cabrera keeps a independent act with his appearances on numerous and schoolwork, and he still general amount of modesty management company. talk shows and done inter­ finds time to serve as SGA I have survived cancer twice. when confronted with his Cabrera was soon after views with many of Comptroller and do an awe­ I had Leukemia when I was adoring, boy-crazy fans. signed to Atlantic Records, Hollywood's greatest, but some job! However, I really 3-years-old and underwent This up and coming artist is where he began writing his most well known role chemotherapy for three a definite must hear, if not wanted to give him propz tracks for his mainstream has by far been as the love- years. Then when I was 10- to simply keep up on your for finishing his medical debut album Take It All able boyfriend of Jessica years-old, I had a malignant MTV-created Simpson fami­ school applications. I know Away with Goo Goo Doll's Simpson's little sister that the medical schools he tumor removed from my Johnny Reznik. Cabrera Ashlee on the MTV hit real­ ly trivia, then maybe for the incredible lyrics, vocals, applies to will see what a salivary gland and facial then spent the 2004 summer ity series "The Ashlee wonderful individual he is, nerve. I had radiation thera­ receiving massive exposure Simpson Show." The TV and guitar playing of a rather gifted new talent. and he will be successful py for six weeks and have as the opening act for spot showcased the young wherever he decides to go! been okay ever since. -Sarah Ledbetter -James Marchewka Monday & Sic KILL Brightside. with their hit single by Adam Burton I would like to honor Taking a look at the band "Somebody Told Me," the I would like to give Mad staff reporter Alexander Villagomez, who on stage one would think general feeling was of the Propz to Megan O'Neil for has shown great .persever­ Snowballing in success they were a lounge act and night was 'Is that it?' persevering through her ance in completing his edu­ The Killers have slowly and not an internationally It is obvious a show did Biology major, even when cation at Rollins. He takes infectiously climbed their famous band. Dressed in not go over well when two she's dead tired. Despite her way up the charts with their mismatched suits the band out of every three groups of busy schedule, she still man­ care of his 4-year-old daugh­ debut album Hot Fuss. swayed about as they played. people walking out are com­ ages to be a great RA, room­ ter Tiana, and works long Running on a buzz from Lead singer and keyboard plaining about how the show mate, and friend. Plus, she's hours to support her, while other indie-rock bands such player Brandon Flowers sucked. the best dancer in the dirty balancing his work at Rollins. as Modest Mouse and strolled around stage in the The only potential savior south. It's true. -Donna O'Connor Interpol, The Killers broke likeness of Shatner. This of the evening was the Open­ -Kate through and are privileged brand of arrogance ultimate­ ing act The Zutons, who at enough to headline their ly made Flowers seem bored least seemed genuinely con­ own U.S. tour that recently with his own band's songs. sumed and enthralled by I give mad propz to Jennifer Selena Moshell is an amaz­ stopped in Orlando. Little enthusiasm came their fused brand of classic Pettman who has persevered ing peer mentor -and she is Live shows make or from the band, who would and modern rock, soul and through more than I would always working really hard. break bands and their future approach the crowd every funk. Watching the five ever be able to handle. She is -Christie Eastman is uncertain. Touring the now and then and bob up members dance about on an awesome student and U.S. with only one support­ and down to attempt to get a. stage in a frantic and seem­ fabulous person. I don't ing act, The Zutons, left The reaction. They played on ingly uncoordinated style know anyone who I admire Katie Pederson, for her out­ Killers to fulfill the require­ through fan favorites such as was reminiscent of bands more for hanging in there no standing work as the sole ment of musicianship to "Smells Like You Mean It" hailing from the 60s, when matter what. Her presence peer mentor for the Honors audiences alone. and "Jenny Was A Friend of music was a revolution and totally encourages me and I RCC section taught by Dr. The curtains opened to a Mine." Every once and not a corporate buy-in. feel blessed to have her as a Cummings. Peter White, for dark stage at the House of awhile Flowers would make Hailing from England the friend. battling mono and definitely Blues as the sold-out crowd his way over to his rhine- band was a fitting opener for -Jen 2 "persevering." Jennifer cheered for The Killers, hop­ stone studded keyboard to The Killers and got the Finch, for hard work and a ing to coax them into coming play a few notes and elec­ crowd energized for The positive outlook. * out. A good five minutes tronic noises to give himself Killers. Abby Hertz is setting a new -Professor Cummings later the roaring got louder something to do. That energy unfortunate­ standard for campus as the stage lit up and the Bottom line - the chem­ ly faded in a short-lived activism and challenging the Killers opened with their istry between The Killers and show, with a performance rest of us to rise to the occa­ first song of the night and the crowd was nonexistent. from a band that will likely sion. She puts herself and newest single "Mr. By the time the band closed have a short-lived career. her artistic expression out in full view to provoke thought DECEMBER 3, 2004 i n M c n t THE SANDSPUR [H :(ikwvii] i\ •] mr*4 * ^ 5 1 2 3 4 6 I 7 8 9 10 111 12 13 ACROSS DOWN 1 Moist 1 Waterway barrier 14 15 5 Farthest from the outside 2 Coach Parseghian 16 11 Fresh 3 Apple computer 14 Caspian's neighbor 4 General assemblies 17 18 19 15 Reese of baseball 5 Emetic drugs 16 Actress Hagen 6 Approaches 20 21 22 17 Ceremonial officials 7 Pere's partner in Paris 19 Make an effort 8 Have debts 23 24 25 20 Mother-of-pearl 9 Feudal servitude ^6 21 Calgary team 10 Magnetic flux density units 23 Linking verbs 11 Connecticut 27 |2^ 29 30 26 Old saw 12 Raison d' 27 Listless and weak 13 Methods 28 Clink 31 32 33 34 18 Java neighbor 31 up (energizes) 22 1958 Pulitzer Prize winner 32 Tempest 23 Fatty acid used in flavorings 35 36 37 34 Anglo-Saxon slave 24 New York city 35 Tear 25 Garden cress 38 39 uo 41 36 NYC winter hrs. 26 Major artery p2 37 Bar bill 28 Emcees 38 Middle of the month 29 Wild* ass 43 44 45 46 40 Crimean resident 30 Dick and Pete of bowling 42 Wise person 33 Colorful ducks • 47 48 43 HOV-lane users 39 Unsolicited bulk e-mail 45 Click beetle 40 Actor Mifune 49 50 51 47 German astronomer 41 Makes the current current 48 Double-value deals 42 Yellow hue 49 Cordiality 44 Remove fuel from rock 52 53 54 55 56 57 51 Quickly to the point 46 Leopold's cohort i I crime 52 Ms. Gardner 48 Prevailing force 58 59 60 53 Superfluous architectural embel­ 49 Pay figure lishment 50 Hertz rival 58 Army rets. 51 Rank just above Col. 61 62 63 59 French detective Lupin 54 Sch. in Tahlequah, OK 60 Grimm bad guy 55 Sense of self 61 Snaky letter 56 Gallery display By Eugene R. Puffenberger 11/12/04 62 Noises 57 Actress Ruby Houston, TX 63 Short letter S^'frn* tfan+1*' T^n^-c^e-^ ATTITUVZS 2004

produced/, one of the youngest profes­ duction of Sa Sylphide as a sional dancers ever accept­ young student performer. by Selena Moshell chxyreo^aph&d, staff reporter ed into the prestigious This week will culmi­ This week, Rollins American Ballet Theater, nate next Tuesday at 7:30, Dancers, the dance club on and Martha Graham, a in the Alfond Sports Cen­ ayidpeArforvvied/by campus, hosted Dancer Ap­ modern choreographer, ter, with the annual dance preciation Week to raise originated a technique, showcase, Attitudes. In it's awareness and, of course, which is so widespread it fifth year, this annual free Xtude#\£y! appreciation of dancers, touches almost every con­ show features student cho­ choreographers, and the art temporary dance company reographers and dancers, of dance. To accomplish today. One well-known and is co-sponsored by these goals, informational choreographer, Bob Fosse, Rollins Players. Historical­ flyers were posted featur­ was the only person to ever ly, it has been the second Fre& admiteiOYv!! ing five of the most influen­ be awarded an Academy highest attended event be­ hind Lip Sync. The Dancers tial dancers and choreogra­ Award, three Emmys, and attribute the show's success phers of the 20tn century. two Tony's. Isadora Dun­ to the talented choreogra­ Shivali Patel, an organizer can, on the other hand, led phers, dancers, and the of the week, "These artists a tragic life which con­ Tuesday hard work of the organiz­ revolutionized dance tech­ tained the death of her chil­ ers, Laura Lapointe and niques and made signifi­ dren, her estrangement and X/ Susan Frantz. cant contributions through subsequent suicide of her December 7™ their work and lives to the husband, and her. own Attitudes gives Rollins a way to appreciate not art form." Some led dan­ tragic death. The posters only dancers, but the art of gerous lives, and others also offered little known dancing through a free had tragic experiences, but facts. For example, not only show which gives those all were phenomenal and was Mikhail Baryshnikov a 7:30 PM who otherwise might not significant artists. political refugee from Rus­ sia, his guest appearance have ever had the opportu­ The posters gave short on Sex in the City was a re­ nity to see a dance perform­ Alfbvid/Sporty overviews of each dancer's union for him and Sarah ance to experience a cre­ life and offered numerous Jessica Parker, who had ative, artistic, and excep­ Cevrter fascinating facts. Suzanne performed in an ABT pro­ tionally entertaining show. Farrell, for example, was DECEMBER 3, 2004 ITHE SANDSPUR C^p^^fp^^^<^ VIEW FROM MARS Bush Makes Drastic Changes law firm. Gonzales served in-chief, Bush has removed • Whether puppet, as Bush's Secretary of State an independent mind from or puppet-master, and legal counsel in Texas. his post, and replaced him by Alan Nordstrom Then Bush picked him for with an obedient mouth­ faculty columnist Bush is shaking the Texas Supreme Court, piece. TH ADVENTURE things up. which he left in 2001 to Secretary of Defense, become the President's Donald Rumsfeld, will How much of human nature and experience can by Shaun Cricks Chief Counsel. retain his position. be summed up by the idea of adventuring, which staff reporter Gonzales is known as Rumsfeld was quick to means daring to leave the safe island of home and Bush is cleaning out his such a hardliner that many support the President's braving the unknown—throwing oneself upon the Cabinet and we are about are concerned that agenda in Iraq. He told tall wind in order to arrive at a new and more wonder­ to see sweeping changes Ashcroft was just a warm- tales of WMDs, an easy war in Iraq, and then of a ful land? across our nation. Since his up. It was Gonzales who threw the Geneva "mission accomplished." Is that not the motive underlying human histo- re-election, President Bush 7 has replaced more than 7 Convention out the win­ Rumsfeld has been fin­ "The Human Adventure' ? Every human life rv in his high-level Cabinet of dow and created the self- gered for poor planning amounts to an adventure into larger and more lumi­ 15. Analysts agree that re­ serving doctrine of regarding the Invasion of nous spheres of experience—or a failure to risk that elected presidents basical­ "enemy combatants." Bush Iraq. He has taken heat for journey and a consequent self-stilling, a Jonah-like ly have 2 years before they values Gonzales' service, Abu Ghraib and cringing from the calling to be more. are "lame ducks." Bush and is likely grooming him Guantanamo Bay. Despite Trie human enterprise is about boldly going into seems aware of his expira­ for an upcoming Federal his poor job performance, the unknown, bravely venturing upon the terra tion date and is only keep­ Supreme Court seat. This Rumsfeld's loyal and seat is a lifetime appoint­ secretive style apparently incognita surrounding us, plunging into deep and ing those in his counte­ nance who will not slow ment and would leave a serves the President well. savage woods, into dark and hidden caves. It is him down. (former) Bush Cabinet Those who have been about conquering the fears that inhibit and constrain "The fact that he member in one of the most kicked out, ere, us from finding out the fullness of all possibilities knows them and trusts influential positions in "resigned," from the Bush and potentials. them tells me he knows America. Cabinet include many We are by nature explorers seeking to bring light there's a limited amount of Condoleezza Rice has celebrity politicians. into caverns and to hew clearings in the wilderness time to get things done been promoted to These well-knowns helped of forests and jungles. What we most admire in and he knows they're the Secretary of State. She is to put familiar faces on the deep within the Presidents new administration. human beings, what essentially constitutes heroism, best people to help him do that," said Bush's first circle of trust. It is well Evidently, the confidence is bravery, is courage, is the deft and graceful facing White House liaison to known that Rice enjoys and self-conviction down of fears and consequent arrival on the shores Congress, Nicholas E. private dinners with the attached to those faces can of new glories of accomplishment. Calio. President and First Lady, be trouble for an adminis­ Human beings seem made to be fear-fighters, Great! Now we can be and even referred to Bush tration with much to do. and thus we honor most highly those who are rid of those pesky checks as, "my husb-," before cor­ Jn his Cabinet, the bravest in the pursuit of their callings to venture, and balances within the recting herself during a President appears to favor recent interview. whether outward or inward, and to discover new White House that could obedience over guidance. gum up the Bush machine. During the 9/11 hear­ Bush, who has often been knowledge. A brief look at three of ings, Rice was Bush's spin referred to as a puppet, has Surrounded by unknowns of all kinds, curious to Bush's favorites gives doctor, and ubiquitously now elevated himself to find out new knowledge, yet cautious of extending insight into his criteria and saturated the media with puppet-master. Bush's ourselves beyond the clean and well-lighted com­ agenda. his talking points. She has marionettes of mass- forts of the familiar, we live at the edge of our fears, Alberto Gonzales, proved herself to be a good destruction will serve only tempted to endeavor, poised to retreat, and constant­ President Bush's choice for steward to damage con­ to enforce the Bush ly challenged to enlarge our circle of experience, Attorney General, has trol, if not to intelligence. Doctrine. Unfortunately She is replacing Colin challenged to grow and to become. served him well. In fact, for anyone left of the Gonzalez has served only Powell. With the appoint­ "right," the show must go Bush and one corporate ment of Rice to diplomat- on.

photo/ TROPICALISLAND.DE DECEMBER 3, 2004 O^^in^t^n^ THE SANDSPUR Recount?Not Again! The Otdest CoCCege • Why are we still the democratic process. Our are errors in filling out the cally, they will occur. That democracy is one of the as­ ballots and errors in count­ does not mean that your vote Newspaper in (Fforida counting votes pects that make our nation ing the ballots. There always does not matter; it does not MEMBER so great. when the winner is have been, and there always mean that you should not DECEMBER 3,2004 However, in the last two not going to will be. Hopefully, we will exercise your right to vote; VOLUME 111, No. 13 waoawto elections, we have begun a continue to find ways to di­ and it does not mean that we change? dangerous precedent. Politi­ minish the amount of errors should transform our demo­ ESTABLISHED IN 1894 cians prepare ahead of time by Jami Furo in the election process, but cratic process into a subjec­ WITH THE FOLLOWING to contest the results of the copy editor they will still be there. I'm tive interpretation of the re­ EDITORIAL: election, and the American not saying that we should sults. "Unassuming yet almighty, I bet you're tired of hear­ people prepare ahead of condone errors, but realisti­ sharp, and pointed, well round­ ing about the presidential time to wait for the election ed yet many-sided, assiduously elections, aren't you? Well, results. If the results do not tenacious, victorious in single so am I. I vowed to not write come out the way a candi­ combat and therefore without a about them anymore be­ Letter to the peer, wonderfully attractive and date would like, they dip extensive in circulation; all the^e cause even I was getting into their bottomless pockets will be found upon investigation bored with my own column, to pay for a recount. to be among the extraordinary And then something like These are the measures Editor qualities of The Sandspur." Dear Editor, ways to fund such an this happens. I can deny it that we are taking to protect endeavor. Specified no longer. This needs a re­ the democratic process? We CAITLIN JO GEOGHAN Rollins should im­ endowment funds sponse. prepare to contest what the Editor-in-Chief plement a new policy should provide enough David Cobb and Michael people have spoken? We directed at building to implement renova­ MARK BARTSCHI Badnarik, the 2004 presiden­ twist what the ballots say to handicapped accessi­ tions to older build­ Managing Editor tial candidates for the Green fit our own needs and de­ ble ramps outside of ings in need of newer and Libertarian parties, have sires? We "interpret" bal­ every building on cam­ handicapped accessi­ SECTION EDITORS & ASSTS. demanded a recount for the lots? We count them, and pus. It is unfair that a ble entrances. If this is NEWS BRITTANY LEE & ERIKA BATEY votes in Ohio. The cost of count them, and count them school with so much not an option I suggest FeATl/R£S KARINA MC CABE & Mo COFFEY this process is about again until they say what we funding has only reno­ a committee fundraiser dnUHalnment LARA BUESO & JESSICA ESTES $150,000, and they plan to want them to say? vated select buildings board, implemented 0^*»**4**...ISSAC STOLZENBACH & JESSICA COMBS A democracy is a simple raise the money themselves. to make access for peo­ through student gov­ SPOUTS JOHN FERREIRA & KATIE PEDERSON My reaction to this: What??!! thing. Cast a vote; elect an ple that already face ernment, in charge of Why? official. It does not involve greater challenges than beginning a trust fund COPY EDITORS Neither the Green Party whining when your candi­ an average student. that would work to nor the Libertarian Party has date loses and paying to re­ JAMI FURO TOM TRASENTE The majority of build­ raise money for con­ DANIELLE LAMBRAIA HEATHER WILLIAMS a chance at winning in Ohio. count the ballots until the re­ ings at Rollins do not struction. A good edu­ Even if they did, they would sults suit your taste. have handicap access cation shouldn't be REPORTERS have no chance of winning As for Mr. Cobb and Mr. ramps. The campus forgone because of un­ the election. Badnarik, you were formida­ does offer aid for equal challenges pre­ NANCY AGUIRRE RANDI KRASNY ERIN ANDERSON SELENA MOSHELL So let's say that all of this ble candidates, but you lost. handicapped students sented by our unwill­ Unfortunately, our nation is BERNARD CHERY CAROLINE OGLE is for John Kerry, and John if they are called, but ingness to change. JAMES COKER MAX REMER Kerry does not want his dominated by a two-party this is time consuming Amongst the midst of SHAUN CRICKS IKE SAUNDERS name connected with the act system that essentially ex­ JESSICA JARRETT ERICA TIBBETTS and places the handi- minority aiding poli JAKE KOHLMAN cludes any other candidate CHASE VANSTEENBURG because he already conced­ capped at an unfair cies we must not ex­ from standing a chance. ed. It has already been de­ disadvantage. This empt one group be­ Maybe it will not be that way PHOTOGRAPHERS clared that a win for John daily wait for access cause of their uncom­ forever, but it was for this JANICE HARAMIS, PHOTO EDITOR Kerry is "statistically impos­ would easily conflict mon impediment. We sible" if all of the ballots in past election. You can count ADAM BURTON with scheduled classes are Rollins College, CLAY CORBIN the votes in Ohio from now question are recounted'. and increase the time and together we must NATALIE WYATT until forever and that will So what is the purpose? devoted to the partici­ make handicapped ac­ not change for the 2004 elec­ Cobb and Badnarik insist pation of each class. As cess to all buildings a BRIAN HERNANDEZ tion. I wish your parties bet­ that the recount is to make part of the state law unilateral policy Production Manager ter luck and a stronger voice sure that every vote is count­ (Title 34, subtitle throughout our cam­ in the future. ROBERT WALKER ed because of the importance 104.21) issued by the pus. Business Manager to the democratic process. As for the American peo­ Department of Educa­ I agree that every vote is ple, fear not. 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So really is abJ* *.o breech *;he sancuty of pro- Dear Ed. ade- cc 93 quav pus. social progress? - ovt, J dents. the: as of and •-. fun- would like to state that 1 am J would lite especial] • Editor ental human rigjbte. a de-; :-Ivv- a&dre rtatemes as in f all, Mr. Ferreira •npus sfc wa­ ; our our de, •es thes A asser­ been - -: =: v- -rr : ii \rr parking The Myth of Social Pro;- tions without art iota of sup- in love with this campus lrus is mm garage the: it. if embodies ) sundless -. an arti­ since high school and con­ doe year and a cle o that has made sider it an h d privi- half 1 have fo ending iMs means pi gher wages to ot cers- against liberal though* to attend RoY. night classes, only cm one or tben I £ : this currently threatens the dem­ quotes or writings lege. This will be my second two occasions have I ever ocratic fabric of our so- from a member of the ith Rollins as 1 work seen a campus sa: ~er :: •-.'.::-.'' irir z " :re safer." of- Mr. Ft?rr that the I five party in supp<\ complete my MAT in the garage or ear - .hen I am al AT. ¥erm through the Holt School. the Cornell building- In fact, To end on a more posi- viks ; themselves n't claim to have any special However, I need to express the one time 1 did ask fo: note, I hope and believe socially progr and education in sociology, histo- my extreme outrage at the escort to the parking g dent will oares Hitler and v * politics, in fact, his by- Jessness of the recent the safety officer ; Jed take the i personally. I to modern liberals, lie a reads: sports editor. The r. For the past year our to lecture me on how I need beseech you President Dun­ that all of the previous­ Myth of Social Progress is a school has seen increased not be afraid for my safer. can, to put as much effort ly mentioned groups have journalistically irresponsible criminal activity though lit­ nothing bad has ever hap­ and funds into the safety of erroneously claimed to be article that appears to be lit­ tle has been done to increase pened in the ten plus years this campus as you will into advoca^ ial pro; tle more than the ramblings our safety. Why do we not he had been at Rollins. I the continued quality of and attempts to draw con­ of a socially and historically have cameras around cam­ guess he does not count 5 Rollins educational pro­ nections between the brutal­ uneducated individual, pus or in the garage? Even rapes in the last .several years grams. I think 1 can safely ity of Hitler and Stalin and bearing the ignorance and ir­ Wal-Mart has cameras! First, as "anything bad." To that speak for the majority of fac­ JiberaJ Americans. Clearly, rationality that gives the there were thefts and van- particular officer, I would ulty, staff, and students Mr. f erreria's argument is in­ conservative party a bad dalization of cars in the like to say—when you be­ when I say we are placing trinsically flawed. Both name. parking garage, then a come a woman having faced the future of our beloved col­ Hitler and Stalin, although at teacher was assaulted, and the real fear of being raped, lege in yrour hands. We ex­ timvr/j3/Ju& fining people for damages mand full jurisdiction over that had been strategically hallways, stairwells, lounges, that they were not responsi­ their own bodies. Anything positioned beneath the door kitchens, bathrooms, etc. "Com­ ble for (e.g. the 227'residents le by an unknown assailant. mon-Billing" charges may be of McKean Hall could not The hose was left on all made to residents of a section, have all been responsible for night, and hundreds of gal­ wing, floor or entire building flooding the Residential Life lons of water flooded the of­ (as appropriate) for damages Office, but were all held fi­ fice ruining carpet, furniture, and/or vandalism, to public nancially liable) is in itself a computers, and various areas of a residence hall." (B20, debatable practice; it is only other electronic devices. By Section 15 in the Code of Stu­ fair to inform residents of the morning, the water had dents Rights and Responsi­ their fines well before it is caused thousands of dollars bilities) time to pay for them. If stu­ in damage. This means that if any­ dents are not afforded this Since the person who one were to vomit, urinate, simple consideration, the flooded the building was defecate, burn, destroy, or Residential Life Office is never caught and the Resi­ flood any area of a residence bound to be vandalized in dential Life Office is located hall and were not caught, the middle of the night once in McKean Hall, the dam­ every resident of the hall­ again. ages were billed to all 227 way, floor, or building students living in the facility. would be held liable for the Sincerely, The residents of McKean damages. It is most often the Hall were not notified of the case that recipients of these DECEMBER 3, 2004 SPORTS THE SANDSPUR Artest Spurs on Top Should be in Power Ranking • Pistons and Lakers are a team on the Portland Trail Blazers- This brink, while they have man­ team is a serious disappoint­ Banned Pacers take last aged to keep their head ment. With Shaq leaving the by John Ferreira about above water. I don't West, this team should be than other leagues has be­ spots for marring sports editor see them going too far this dominating teams a lot more come increasingly about the the game of bas­ season. than they are. If they fix the There is no excuse for bling bling and less about ketball. Cleveland Cavaliers- This chemistry on the team they what happened at the Palace winning. Take players like team has done well, but they could be a serious con­ by John Ferreira of Auburn Hills, when bas­ Allen Iverson who seems to have only beaten bad teams. tender. sports editor ketball turned into basket- care about his endorsements Let's wait until they start Los Angeles Clippers- This brawl. I'm outraged by than about his team. What There have been some playing some serious teams team has done well so far, those who want to shift the makes matters worse is that surprises when the teams in to make a decision. but they don't have a super­ blame off of Artest, choosing NBA has profited from this the NBA actually started Orlando Magic- This team star on the squad. That's instead to blame the fan who "thug" image and they love playing. This goes to show has been the biggest shocker what you need to carry you threw his beverage on the In­ it. If a player gets arrested that all the hype doesn't of the season. I thought they deep into the playoffs. diana Big Man. Granted, the and it sells more jerseys the matter and that what really would fizzle and that Grant Atlanta Hawks- This is a fan should not have been leagues does not care. Latrell matters is what happens on Hill wouldn't finish his team that plays hard, and throwing anything on the Sprewell is a perfect exam­ the court. comeback (again), but Steve you have to admire that, but court, but Artest should ple, the man attacked his San Antonio Spurs- They Francis is making all those that's all they have going for have been in a bigger man coach and nearly choked have been inching by oppo­ people in Houston miss him them right now: effort. They (not only in size) and just him to death, the league sus­ nents, but hey they're still badly. could work as a spoiler for walked away. Artest pended him for the season. winning and that is all that Denver Nuggets- With their some teams, because the could've shouted at the guy, Sprewell then came back and matters. big front court, they can Hawks make you work for sure, but he had no business is now making millions as if Phoneix Suns- Who compete with the teams in the win. leaping into the stands and nothing happened. It is not would've known that the the West; they are rebound­ New Jersey Nets- Yeah, that assaulting the fans. The too late for the league to take addition of Steve Nash ing monsters. losing record proves that worse of all was that he went back control of its players. If would make this the most Houston Rockets- They've they shouldn't have sent K- after the wrong guy! Can they ban Artest from the exciting team to watch? gotten out to a slow start, Mart away. Jason Kidd alone you imagine that? Put your­ game forever players will They are pure entertainment and I have a feeling that while only lead this team to self in shoes of John Acker- think twice about acting out. playing quick and fun bas­ Tracy McGrady will find a the bottom of the standings. man a 67 year old who was Artest committed the most ketball. way to screw up this team. Charlotte Bobcats- Even attacked by Artest. Picture a grievous of all sports sins, at­ Miami Heat- The Heat have They are boring to watch though fans haven't exactly 6-7, 247 pound man of pure tacking a fan. With the fans started off the season with a and, I doubt that they will embraced their new team muscle leaping after you and these players would be noth­ solid record. Although their go very far. they are still better than I ex­ swinging his gigantic arms ing. It is only because people depth stills leaves many Memphis Grizzlies- They pected them to be. They at you. If any of those punch­ are willing to pay tons of questions they have pound­ sputtered early one but have have lost a lot of close games es make direct hit you're money that these players ed the teams of the East. comeback strong. The deep this season. With a little dead. Now I hate to sound make a living. Banning With the Pacers losing their question now in Memphis is luck, this team could four or like a monday morning Artest from the NBA would key players the Heat only who will coach the team five more wins. quaterback-but, this was a protect fans from future at­ have the Pistons to beat to after Brown retired. Golden State Warriors- long time coming. Sports is tacks and would make it win the east. Boston Celtics- Boston has When you play in the West­ suppose to be entertainment, safer to go to games. If play­ Utah Jazz- One of the many played Very well so far this ern conference and you can't in embodies values and the ers want to fight with each surprises early in the season season, and they have also beat teams in the Western spirit of competition which other, go ahead, but don't the Jazz have done well with surprised me. Their record Conference, you know we see in everyday life. More bite the hand that feeds you. their three point shooting. should be much better than you're in trouble. This team and more sports has started The fans make the game and They are playing great right it is. They are the bubble and is going nowhere fast. to emulate the bad values of if players hurt them, then now but their defensive could explode onto the New Orleans Hornets- Al­ our society, like greed and they shouldn't play. woes makes us wonder how scene. though people can say that it promiscuity. The NBA more long the music will last. New York Knicks- This was unfair that they forced Minnesota Timberwloves- team is surviving even the Hornets into the Western They have not been as could though they've faced lots of Conference, I say it's bad as everyone expected but Western teams. They could karma from all those angry they are still beating bad make the playoffs if the East Charlotte fans. teams. The question will be stays weak. Chicago Bulls- You know its if they can play with the big Toronto Raptors- Vince amazing to think that the boys. Carter says that dunking is Bulls keep on getting worse, Sacramento Kings- This is not exciting. What?! Vinsan- but this seems to be the another team with weak ity needs to wake up and worst team Chicago has depth, but Peja has risen to start playing for his team. seen in a long time. They are become a superstar in Cali­ Washington Wizards- This going to need a miracle to go fornia. team is a sleeper. They have anywhere. Seattle SuperSonics- Ray a solid starting squad and Detroit Pistons- Alright, Allen is the heart and soul of could sneak into the playoffs the Pistons aren't that bad of this team, but they don't in the pitiful east. a team, but I'm still putting have any other players. They Philadeplhia 76ers- It's all them close to the bottom for still went on that amazing been downhill for this team their part in the brawl that <^J> ISTS m HOTS lit streak earlier this season, if since Larry Brown left, will forever taint sports. they can keep it up watch which goes to show that you Indiana Pacers- The Pacers Home Game Room Store out. shouldn't bank your chips are at the bottom this week Dallas Mavericks- They with the player. You should because they will have seri­ Poker Chips, Chip Sets and Poker Tables have played well so far but bank it on the coach. ous trouble living without Arcade Games, Billiards, Darts, Foosball they questions are starting Milwaukee Bucks- This half of their players. They Air Hockey, Dome Hockey, Juke Boxes to arise about the durability team is the team of the fu­ are at the bottom because of of this team. If Dirk Nowitz- ture with the amazing their despicable role with LAYAWAY NOW FOE THE HOUDAYS! ki can't stay healthy the Micheal Redd leading the that terrible fight. Also, any Stop in and bring home the fun! championship hopes for this way. But even though they team that plays Ron Artest team might fizzle. are playing in the East, I does not deserve anyone's 910 S.GtkidoA^ue^ter Park 4(17*629*2930 Los Angeles Lakers- The don't see them going too far. respect. v Vi Corner of 17-92 ^Minnesota ^ * *^ "" A

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