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STARS Citation Rollins College, "Sandspur, Vol 113, No 12, November 13, 2006" (2006). The Rollins Sandspur. 1823. https://stars.library.ucf.edu/cfm-sandspur/1823 The andspuROLLINS COLLEGE •WINTER PARK, FLORIDr A ARTS & ENTE1 [EN Halloween Horror Political Domination? Tars Basketball Check out the Arts & Entertainment Students express their views on which political party Find out more about the Tars upcoming basketball Halloween stories, ideas, and much more! will dominate the upcoming elections. season, including changes from last year. PAGE 13-14 PAGE 16 THE STUDENT VOICE OF ROLLINS COLLEGE SINCE 1894 VOL. 113 ISSUE 12 www.thesandspur.org November 13, 2006 Rollins Campus Security Is A Step Above The Rest

or when they are sleeping, dents to report anything they feel I went up and asked the guys and just as many students do unsafe with. "On aver­ nicely to leave, and they yelled at not think twice when letting age, we do not have me to mind my business and go someone into a residence hall very many back to my room." Figueroa, as­ that they might not recognize. actual as­ serting her power as an RA, told More often than not, the fact saults - ^QS the men to leave or she would call that we are such a small com­ campus campus security. They yelled at munity here leads those living -most of the her a second time, and she went in residence halls to the as­ time, words back to her room and did exact­ sumption that if some­ are exchanged and ly what she had told them she one is asking to get there isn't a physical would do, then called the RA on in, they must confrontation," says Ken duty who just happened to be the Miller, the director of Cam­ only male RA in the building. "I some pus Security. didn't feel threatened until they Though incidents of unsafe yelled the first time. It was the Courtesy of Abbott and Costello Collectibles one behavior are rare, they do hap­ first time I'd been yelled at as else in pen. Donna Lee has her theories an RA. It was very obvious that Megan Borkes from feeling threatened. After all, the hall. about when they are most preva­ they were intoxicated," says Alea, the sandspur Rollins and UCF are only about This is danger­ lent: "I believe that the biggest "They were punching the door, 15 minutes away. What is it that ous thinking. "All safety concern is related to the and I felt helpless because there Recently, the University of is so different between the two visitors should be es­ use of alcohol," she says, "When was nothing I could do without Central Florida has had some campuses? corted by a Rollins member when people behave under the influ­ Campus Security." distressing news start to surface: First and foremost, Rollins is a in the residence halls," says Lee, ence of alcohol, there is a higher Alea is certainly not the only Instances of hazing in fraternities smaller campus overall than UCF "Any suspicious behavior should chance of risky behaviors." This case of unsafe behavior here at and sororities, the recent death of is. "In small communities, peo­ be immediately reported to Cam­ is the case for one student on Rollins. However, we are cer­ a cheerleader, and violence in off ple tend to know each other and pus Security. The College will campus, who recently felt very tainly not as badly behaved, campus housing. watch out for each other," says work to take any necessary action threatened and unsafe in one of on the whole, as other colleges These are all very real and Donna Lee, the Dean of Student to remove the threat and put a the resident halls. seem to be. Our tight-knit com­ very disturbing concerns in col­ Affairs. "Sometimes, however, plan in place to best ensure that Late in the evening, around munity and well-trained staff legiate life. With the instances we feel so safe in our small com­ the student feels safe." midnight, Alea Figueroa, an RA, is definitely a step ahead. Also, of hateful behavior in one of our munity that we become a little Incidents do not always get heard a very loud banging com­ the fact that Campus Security is dorms here at Rollins College a complacent, and we do not take reported right away, of course, ing from one of the doors in her constantly finding new things to few weeks ago, the question aris­ proactive measures to ensure the because some students either do hall. help protect the Rollins students es as to how much of this behavior safety of our community." This is not know how to go about it, or As she went outside to inves­ from threatening behavior attests goes on here at Rollins, and what true enough. - even more often - they may not tigate, she saw "Two guys - big to the dedication that is making kinds of safety measures the col­ Many students do not lock even acknowledge the incidents. guys - banging on a resident's Rollins a safer environment for lege is taking to keep students their dorm doors when they leave Campus Security urges stu­ door and yelling at her to get out. everyone. Rollins College Students Debate the Patriot Act

argued might be completely con­ next fall. denied habeus corpus rights and of the three teams. The teams, in tradictory to what they themselves In the debate, there are three instances in which intelligence response, would attempt to answer Robert Hoffman hold to be true. Both the Pro and speaking positions for each team: gathering appears to overstep Con­ the question as best as possible the sandspur Synthesis teams were comprised of the opening, the rebuttal, and the stitutional bounds. while still remaining within the w student members of the Philosophy closing. For the Pro team, these The opening, rebuttal, and clos­ character of their position. After the The evening of Tuesday, Novem­ Debate Club, whereas the members three positions were filled by Alicia ing positions for the Synthesis team question and answer session was ber 7th, saw the second debate of of the Con team were representa­ Floria, Matt Tonner, and Amy Testa, were filled by Robert Hoffman, concluded, the judges returned and the semester facihtated by the new­ tives of the Rollins College chapter respectively. The main arguments Joseph Kelly, and David Parker. announced the scores. The outcome ly formed Philosophy Debate Club. of Amnesty International, an inter­ posited by the Pro team focused on The Synthesis team argued that of the second debate was not as de­ The topic for the debate, run and national organization that has as its the necessity of the Patriot Act for increased security measures were cisive as the first had been; the Con moderated by students and judged mission the global protection of hu­ national security. The Act, the team necessary, but that these could be and Synthesis teams were declared by members of the faculty, was the man rights. claimed, is an efficient update of ex­ accomplished in a format that does tied for the win, with the Pro team isting laws that has helped agencies not irifringe upon Constitutionally- controversial USA Patriot Act. The The Philosophy Debate Club is hailing in third place. The scores in arrest terror suspects and prevevnt guaranteed rights, as the current Pa­ students involved in the debate a very young organization; it was the debate, just as in the previous another 9A1 style attack triot Act does. Some of the changes formed three separate teams: a Pro formed several months ago, and its debate on the honor code, were de­ proposed by the Synthesis team in­ team offering support for the Patri­ faculty advisor, Dr. Eric Smaw, is The Amnesty International termined primarily by the strength cluded cutting of portions the Act, ot Act, a Con team arguing against himself a new addition to the phi- members who performed the open­ of a team's arguments alone. As adding increased checks and bal­ the law, and a &mthesis team that losophy department faculty this ing, rebuttal, and closing for the Con such, style of presentation and rhet­ team were Lindsay Lane, Saman­ ances, and limiting the surveillance oric value were given less weight sought to propose amendments year. The first debate conducted tha Marsh, and Gwendolyn Pruitt power of the government than the actual material presented. and revisions that would in effect by the club was last month's debate over the college's new honor code. The Con team focused its energies While the judges left the room Under this scoring rubric, the main create a different, better Patriot Act. mainly on attacking the Patriot Act Using these debates, and those up­ to tabulate the scores, the floor was way a team may be docked points is As always, the debate carried a dis­ as unconstitutional and a threat coming next semester, as practice, opened to questions by the debate's if it commits a fallacy, or deceptive claimer that let audience members to the civil rights and liberties of know that thestudente were placed the Philosophy Debate dub hopes moderator, Jem Powell. During this error, in its arguments. the American people. The team period, audience members were on teams regardless of their person- to hone its abilities so that it can presented examples of individuals permitted to ask questions of any al beliefs , and that the positions that compete in intercollegiate debates NEWS 2 HOLT NEWS 5 ENTERTAINMENT LIFE & TIMES 10 OPINIONS 13 SPORTS 15 VOL. 113 ISSUE 12 THE SANDSPUR -NOV. 13, 2006 NEWS

WORLD Theme Park Management in the Classroom NEWS C^ lines but they also learn the dif­ ferent jargons used in the theme Rochelle Siegel park world. When a person says the sandspur working in front of the "house1" COURTESY OF CNN they mean working in the front of Students who are interested the amusement park. Delivering ISRAEL: Hamas' exiled political in the business of theme parks a spiel means to deliver a scripted leader has vowed to retaliate after or wrant to know more on how speech. Guests in RV's are those Israeli troops killed 19 Palestinian to manage guests can now take guests in ride vehicles. And DAK civilians, many of them women courses at the University of Cen­ stands for Disney's Animal King­ and children, during a military tral Florida, which offers theme dom, whereas IOA stands for Uni- operation in northern Gaza, ac­ park and attraction management versals Islands of Adventure. cording to Palestinian medical courses. The University of Cen­ Students are also given a chal­ sources. tral Florida is in fact the only lenge: they must come up with a school in the United States that mission statement for the attrac­ SOUTH AFRICA: South Africa offers courses such as these. tion they will design for their fi­ has sought to heal the wounds Professors at the University of nal project. of its brutal past at a funeral for former President P.W. Botha, the man who inflicted much of the pain as he led the nation through COURTESY OF MCT CAMPUS some of the darkest days of apart­ ATTRACTING VISITORS: Visitors approach the symbol for the Uni­ heid repression. versal Orlando Resort, which includes Universal Studios Florida, Is­ lands of Adventure and CityWalk. SRI LANKA: At least 50 civilians tunity to get hands-on in making guests return to the park. :-.ced by ongoing battles be­ their own theme park using the The good thing about being tween Tamil Tiger rebels and Sri' computer game Roller Coaster part of this program at the Uni­ Lankan security forces are feared Tycoon. With this game they are versity of Central Florida is that to have been killed in artillery able to learn about the different while in the program students in­ and rocket attacks on a school. aspects that are needed to suc­ tern and work at the parks which cessfully run a theme park, such gives them more opportunities CHINA: Chinese and U.S. dip­ as scheduling employee, market­ in the theme park business after lomats met Wednesday .amid ef­ ing, technology, and how to have graduation. forts to restart nuclear disarma­ ment talks with North Korea after Washington and Seoul threw out COURTESY OF MCT CAMPUS a possible complication by say­ MAGIC MOMENTS: Thousands of guests 'enter the Disney World ing they would refuse to treat the parks on a daily basis. North as a nuclear state. Central Florida have taken sab­ Orlando is the best place for baticals to Disney World in order this program to be considering to gain research for the articles it is the tourism capital. Theme- NATIONAL they later wrote. Theme park park industry executives have management is a quickly growing helped 'Create the curriculum at study field. Many of the scholarly the University of Central Florida. NEWS f$( articles written dealt with manag­ Therefore, students will not get ing lines. too much uncertainty when it It is a fact that if people are comes to the theme park indus­ standing in line they are not try. OREGON: The body of a woman spending money, and theme parks The end of the term calls for who disappeared on a storm-bat­ are in business to make money. an examination, but this exami­ tered beach was found Wednes­ There seems to be 'an actual sci­ nation is much different than the day, the third death during a ence to moving people through average college exam. Students wave of stormy weather in the Pa­ the lines and with experience at are expected to be able to explain cific Northwest, authorities said. Disney, a professor can easily re­ how fireworks are used as a form lay the information to students. of entertainment and how to ac­ COURTESY OF MCT CAMPUS WILD RIDE: The Hulk, a Roller Coaster, located at Universal Islands WASHINGTON D.C.: President Not only do students in these commodate celebrity guests. of Adventure takes guests through some loops. Bush set out a new approach classes learn about managing Students also have the oppor- in the wake of what he called a '"thumping" for Republicans in the midterm elections. Severe Weather Hits Central Florida TEXAS: A convicted killer was headed to the Texas death cham­ Rochelle Siegel ber for the caijaek-slaying of a Tornado warnings were is­ man who was on vacation with the sandspur sued in Orange and Osceola his family in Houston more than counties just around sunset. A cold front passed through 14 years ago. The most damage was in fact Central Florida not only bring­ seen in Seminole and Orange ing cooler temperatures but KANSAS: A real estate agent County. Homes were de­ also heavy downpours and tor­ found a dead body while show­ stroyed, debris was left in the nados in some areas. ing a house for sale. streets, and water levels rose causing significant flooding. FLORIDA: The plan called for the Debris was picked up by Miami Hurricanes to have a nor­ the strong gusts and throwm mal practice, two hours of work­ at homes and cars. A wom­ ing on third-down blitz packages an driving along Univer and kickoff returns. Boulevard wTas frightened when flying debris from FLORIDA: A rare syndrome that trees above hit her car. JHE SIGHTING- typically strikes during adoles­ A tornado touched cence can keep sufferers asleep down in Seminole County. Un* Orange County torn^s touch for days, sometime as many as 14 It seemed to hit one days has knocked people out in home Orlando. jumped PENNSYLVANIA: Some western across State Road 417 Pennsylvanians who tried to vote where it then landed in another at their local polling places on neighborhood, causing sig Tuesday morning reported prob­ cant damage. lems with the new touch-screen The power was kne votir in several locations COURTESY OF MCT CAMPUS many polling venues DEVASTATING DAMAGE Baptist Churc touch down of tornados tore off lost power causir roofs and left houses crushed. difficulties for voters. VOL. 113 ISSUE 12 NEWS

Winter Park Recognized Local Attraction Up in Flames

Rochelle Siegel and park records. left burnt and blackened and for Communication The park is famous for its surrounded by debris. Three the sandspur same time still keeping in mind shows of people wrestling gators, animals were killed, but luckily to address the growth in Winter A fire broke out in the early a show in which larger reptiles no one was injured. Among the Andres Lester-Coll Park. morning hours at Gatorland, one jump for food, and attractions in three animals dead were two 8- the sandspur Winter Park's entry for this of Florida's oldest tourist attrac­ which people can get up close foot-long pythons that were being award was conducted in many tions, even older than Disney and personal with some feared held in a pen near the gift shop October 12, 2006 the 18th different forms to show its eli­ World. After a three and a half species such as snakes, scorpions, and a 5-foot4ong crocodile. annual Savvy award confer­ gibility for the award. Theses hour battle 75, firefighters were spiders and various birds. Another crocodile was as­ ence was held in Irving, Texas. Forma included a direct mail finally able to contain the flames. Each year Gatorland attracts sumed dead. He was kept in the At this conference Winter Park pieces and vision postcard same area as the other crocodile Communications department surveys. Winter Park also con­ that was found dead, but a re­ was chosen to be awarded the ducted series of public hearings lieved management later found City-County Communications and towns meetings as well as him alive. Apparently he was and Marketing Associations many focus groups. Each form able to survive after dipping un­ (3CMA) sliver circle award. of these entries was scrutiny derwater in a pond. Of the thou­ This award is given to recog­ judged by the 3CMA to con­ sands of animals at the park Ga­ nize and congratulate the city clude whether or not Winter torland was lucky they only lost that is believed to communicate Park was a suitable candidate three. The other animals were best with their citizens. for the Silver Circle Award. The kept in pens away from where the The Organization, the 3CMA Judgment was based on overall fire broke out or in enough water is the most important organiza­ accomplishments accompanied to protect them. tion for local governments, "825 by measurable outcomes that Park operators hope to open city and country members." The were heavily weighed and in COURTESY OF MCT CAMPUS the attraction up as soon as pos­ goal of the 3CMA is discuss the end. Finally at the end of all FIRE BREATHING: The Orange County Fire Rescue crews fought a sible. A new entrance is going to and further develop improved its work Winter Park was seen fire at the historical tourist attraction, Gatorland, in Orlando, Florida, have to be created for guests and methods of communicating as the best applicant for the Monday, November 6,2006. the 7,000 square-foot gift shop with their citizens by bringing award. was destroyed along with some professionals from all around Once receiving the award, The flames had already gone over 400,000 guests. As guests administrative offices. the country. Each year they host Winter Park was further com­ through the roof of the gift shop enter the park they walk through After 57 years in operation the Savvy Award program held mented on by the judgers of the by the time fire crews arrived. a huge alligator mouth, the same Gatorland is not going anywhere. in collaboration with the Na­ 3CMA. The city was considered The building at the two ends of mouth that has been seen in mov­ They plan to clean up the mess tional League of Cities to give impressive and outstanding the park were saved by crews. ies and magazine. The day of the caused by the fire and create a out awards. These awards are for the number of citizens that These two buildings at the two fire, flames engulfed the 7,000 new entrance and open up and to recognize local government's attended Winter Park's town ends of the 110-acre attraction square foot gift shop and the ga­ let guests back in. that have achieved standards meetings. As well the 3CMA hold the administrative offices tor mouth itself. The mouth was in communication, public-sec­ saw the initiative, the well tor making and citizen-govern­ rounded campaign impressive ment relationships beyond ex­ strategies, and lastly the sound pectations. marketing tools that the city of This current year, 2006, over Winter Park used. 8,000 entries were constructed The Silver Circle award, and submitted to the Savvy given to the city of Winter Park Award competition, including for it excellence in communi­ ones from Winter Park. *• Out cation and collaboration with off all these entries, from hun­ it's citizens is now located at dred of cities, Winter Park was 401 Park Avenue on the second chosen to be awarded the silver floor of City Hall. Along with circle award in the category of this award stands the many Community Visioning. This other honors and achievements award addressed the city of that the city of Winter Park has Winter Park's exceptional effort been awarded. These honors in listening and collaborating included ones received from with their citizens. Specifically national, International and lo­ the city was awarded for its ex­ cal organization that has been COURTESY OF MCT CAMPUS COURTESY OF MCT CAMPUS cellence in gathering imputes, recognizing the cities excellent FEEDING GATORS: A worker FLAMING DEBRIS: After fire crew extinguished the flames smoke by the citizens, in making a programs as perfect models to at Gatorland feeds a gator. still hung over the famous gator mouth. community vision and at the follow. Depressive Personality Disorder Research Dr. Huprich's lecture focused following symptoms have to be der was diagnosed as Dysthymia both diagnoses are redundant. Geovanna Torres on two specific depressive disor­ present: poor appetite or overeat­ and Masochism Personality Dis­ He stated that misdiagnoses are ing, insomnia, low energy or fa­ order. Seven years later it was di­ the sandspur ders. Depressive Personality Dis­ often common in both the field of order (DPD) is considered a per­ tigue, low self-esteem, poor con­ agnosed as an early and late on­ psychiatry and psychology due Are you feeling sad, gloomy, sonality disorder that is defined centration or difficulty making set of dysthymia and eventually to generalizing the symptoms or hopeless? Having trouble con­ as a pervasive pattern of percep­ decisions, and having feelings of became known as self defeating and locking a person into a diag­ centrating in school? Notice an tion and behavior beginning by hopelessness. personality disorder. Afterward nosis without really distinguish­ increase or decrease in appetite early adulthood. Dysthymic Dis­ Dr. Huprich discussed re­ it became categorized as Depres­ ing which one best fits them. DPD or sleep? These are someM>f the order (DD) is considered to be a search done on two separate sive Person Disorder and current­ and DD raise many complicated symptoms of a depressive disor­ mood disorder characterized by a groups of patients, one group ly it is defined as an alternative questions in finding a better way der. Depressive disorders come in lack of enjoyment or pleasure in suffered from DD and the second Depressive Personality Disorder to treat these disorders. Accurate different forms. There are several life. It differs from depression in group suffered from DPD. It was and Dysthymic criteria. Dr. Hu­ diagnosis is also difficult because different diagnoses for depres­ the severity of the symptoms and conclusively found that 49% of the prich closed the lecture by sum­ different measures give different sion; most are determined by the it can, though not always, prevent patients in group one met the cri­ marizing on the topic by stating results, each one of us is different intensity, duration, and specific a person from functioning during teria for DD and 44% of patients that DPD and DD are on a con­ and not all will meet the criteria cause of the symptoms. Depres­ daily activities. For the diagnosis in group two met the criteria tinuum of affective disorders and that are listed. sive disorders are defined as a of DPD to be correct identified it for DPD. In this research it was mental state characterized by a must include five or more symp­ found that in comparing DPD to pessimistic sense of inadequacy, toms that include: usual mood DD, DPD was a more common lack of activity, having feelings of that is dominated by dejection, diagnosis and it was found that dejection, and having thoughts of gloominess, and unhappiness; those who were diagnosed with suicide or making an attempt to low self-concept and low self-es­ DPD are more likely to be suicidal commit suicide. teem; self-critical, blaming or de­ and have higher rates of develop­ On November 1, Steven Hu- rogatory toward self, is given to ing other personality disorders. prich, PhD, of the Eastern Michi­ worry, has pessimistic outlook, According to The Diagnostic gan University, from the Depart­ and is prone to feeling guilty or and Statistical Manual of Mental ment of Psychology visited Rollins remorseful. Disorders (DSM) DPD was initial­ College. He presented a lecture in The diagnostic criteria for DD ly recognized in 1952 as a depres­ the Suntrust Auditorium, located are: being in a depressed mood sive reaction disorder. Six years in the Crummer Building and most of the day, for more days later it became to be considered spoke on the topic of Depressive than not, for at least two years. a variant of normal mood, then COURTESY OF MCT CAMPUS Personality Disorder (DPD) and In order for DD to be correctly became categorized as a depres­ DRUG DEPENDENCY: More people than ever before are taking the Dysthymic Disorder (DD). diagnosed, two or more of the sive neurosis. In 1980, the disor­ antidepressants for ailments ranging from depression to anorexia. VOL. 113 ISSUE 12 THE SANDSPUR -NOV. 13,2006 NEWS

America Maryland, Tennessee, Missouri, ber 3 republican in the Senate, Montana, and Virginia. In a his­ Rick Santorum was blown out by John Ferreira toric sweep Democrats managed moderate Democrat Bob Casey. In the sandspur to take all of those hotly contest­ Ohio Mike DeWine was easily de­ ed elections, except for Tennessee feated by liberal firebrand Sher- Americans went to the poll on where former Mayor Bob rod Brown. While in Montana, Tuesday November 7 in the mid­ Corker _^^^^ was incumbent Conrad Burns, a Sena­ term congressional elections to able tor who had been tied to discred­ select all 435 Represen t o ited lobbyist Jack Abramoff, was tatives to the de- defeated by about a one thousand votes by State Senator Jon Tester. It was widely held that Repub­ licans would be able to defend at least one of their seats, but voters had a different idea in mind. One surprise came in Missouri where Republican Jim Talent was de­ feated by Claire McCaskill. This was mostly a clean election with no controversy surrounding the candidates like the other elec­ tions this time. The issue here was stem-cells, and Holly­ wood celebrities came to buck for McCaskill a supporter of stem cell research. They were COURTESY OF MCT CAMPUS attracted to Missouri by a VOTE!: All over America citizens went to polls to cast their vote for House, ballot iniative that would al­ senate. 33 Sen- low the state to fund stem votes. That vote difference, being recount. The nation waits, as the ator s, cell research, both the mea­ Senate hangs in the balance. and 35 sure and McCaskill won ap­ about .3% does not surpass the Locally, Charlie Crist was Gover­ feat proval slightly. threshold to avoid an automatic nors. The Harold Ford Jr. Yet even all those wins is not state recount. Before that hap­ elected governor of Florida beat­ elector There were big wins for yet enough to give control of the pens the state is going through ing Jim Davis 52-45. Ric Keller ate deliv­ Democrats in Ohio, Pennsylva­ Senate to the Democrats, and all a canvassing process which may won reelection over Charlie Stu­ ered a re- sounding nia, Missouri and Montana where eyes now turn to Virginia, where last until Nov. 27. After that if the art 53-46. victory for Democrats, giving Republican incumbents were de­ Republican incumbent George vote difference is 1% or less any of them control of the House, and feated eating into their majority. Allen is trailing former Navy Sec­ the two candidates may request a event widely forecasted by po­ In Pennsylvania the num­ retary Jim Webb by about 7,000 litical pundits and professional prognosticators. At the time The Sandspur went to press, it is re­ Speech on The Swamp ported that the Democrats have gained 28, with some races still says, that the history of the Ever­ too close to call. This victory was John Ferreira glades has many characters, one a surprise, since most believed the sandspur of the most interesting, he said, that they the Democrats would was the Everglades itself. Accord­ gain control of the House but not On Thursday November 2 ing to the author it's not quite with a wide margin. Washington Post reporter, Mi­ land and not quite water. It's a The biggest surprise of the chael Grunwald, came to Roll­ connected ecosystem to all the night was in the Senate, where ins to discuss his new book The waterways of Central and South many believed that Republicans Swamp: The Everglades, Florida, Florida, and while it's seemingly would manage to maintain con­ and the Politics of Paradise. He useless it is a productive ecosys­ trol of the body. In fact at time came to Rollins as part of the tem. of press we still don't know who Cornell Fine Arts Museum se­ Grunwald also said that the will control the Senate for the ries of lectures which coincide, history of the Everglades is a next two years. COURTESY OF MCT CAMPUS and relate, to an exhibit explor­ story of us, and our relationship There were close races in CRIST: Florida voted in new Republican Govenor Charlie ing American landscape paint­ to nature. He described how hu­ Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Crist. ing and photography with pieces man involvement has decimated from the eighteenth century. the swamp, which according to Grunwald was introduced by his estimates is half gone. For the acting director of the Cornell many years the idea of saving the Fine Arts Museum, who spoke Everglades was related to drain­ of the Everglades as a treasure, ing and developing the swamp Rollins Sings Alma Mater which needed to be protected. allowing the area to grow. Grunwald began his lecture The author described many by comparing past and present disastrous episodes and different students were eager to finally sample of the Alma Mater in Ger­ interpretations of the Everglades, attempts that backfired. Grun­ Geoff Anderson actualize all the preparation and man: from the first United States gov­ wald paid special attention the the sandspur dedication to the event. Bush Au­ Wie ein Edelstein inmitten der ernment official sent by the Trea­ Army Corps of Engineers who he On Friday, the 3rd of October, ditorium was near full, as more blauen Seen, sury Department during the days views as the most responsible for Rollins freshman engaged in the and more students piled into the of James K. Polk to the days of the destruction of the Everglades. age-old tradition of singing the room to view and participated in Dort, wo Palmen und Pinien President Clinton. The first visi­ According to Grunwald they of­ Alma Mater song. This song was the performance. ihre schonen Diifte verstromen. tors to Everglades wrote that the ten get over zealous with grand developed long ago for the Rol­ The music RCC did a tremen­ area was worthless and should ideas that aren't thought all the lins campus, and provides fan­ dous job of expressing the mood Dort, Alma Mater, geht das indeed be destroyed. President way through. tastic imagery, and an interesting and feeling of the Alma Mater. Jahr vorbei, Clinton, along with Governor According to Grunwald the reflection of the school. They combined an eclectic group Jeb Bush created the largest envi­ Everglades should be saved first The different RCCs sang dif­ of different methods including Singen wir dir zu Ehren, deine ronmental restoration project in of all because its an important ferent versions of this song, rep­ harmonizing, and using mul­ Tochter und Sohnelein. American history, not to mention aquifer to the region, and with­ resenting the strong sense diver­ tiple instruments to give a full the most expensive. out protection of the Everglades sity and individuality on campus. spectrum of the different types Another Rollins student, Co­ This was one of many transi­ Central and South Florida will Each RCC has been practicing for of musical expression. They even lin, said, "It was very enjoyable tions that the Everglades would not be able to continue its great this event for a number of weeks, implemented the famous cowbell. and made me feel proud of the see, according to Grunwald. The population expansion. Secondly which was evident in the im­ The cowbell reference was to an school." Rollins has a very proud swamp had become a treasure. In he says that protecting the Ever­ peccable performances of each episode of Saturday Night Live, spirit dating back to its inception 1880 Miami-Dade county, which glades is a good opportunity t< group. when Christopher Walken's char­ in 1885. With over 100 years of at the time included present day urban acter couldn't help encourage the stop and curb excessive One Rollins student, Alex history, Rollins College has kept Broward and Palm Beach County, is hav­ Blue Oyster Cult to excessive use sprawl which many argue Amicucci, said, "It made me hap­ its traditions, and augmented had only 257 residents. Today ing a poor impact on the quality of the cowbell during a recording them with new ones such as the py I came to Rollins." Certainly the Miami Dade population is. •of life. Lastly the author contend­ session. Honor Code. This year, the Alma this event has had an immense 2,376,014. The Everglades is also ed that it is our responsibility to impact on the student body, as it The Geman RCC took a very Mater preserved an interesting under attack from the West side save the Everglades to undo all ot has for a number of years. interesting spin on the Alma Ma­ tradition of the college, and en­ from cities like Naples and Fort the great mistakes of the past .He The stage was set, the crowd ter, and sang it in German, or Auf couraged a diverse and compila­ Myers which have recently seen says we should follow the 1° was ready. The first year RCC Deutsch, as they say it. Heres a tion of talents. an explosion of growth. tery Barn" ideal, that if we brea The Washington Post reporter we own it. :THE SANDSPUR: VOL. 113 ISSUE 12

Holt News EDITOR: TANISHA MATHIS [email protected]

Job Market Improves for the College Graduates degree at 47 percent, followed years," said NACE executive di­ Tanisha Mathis OACH by Connecticut, Massachusetts, rector Marilyn Mackes in a state­ the sandspur Maryland and New Jersey. While ment. Marian Cacciatore the^states with the highest pro­ On the list of majors that According to new Census portions of high school diplomas have seen some of the biggest data released at the end of Oc­ were Utah, Minnesota, Montana, salary increases, Information Sci­ TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF tober, college graduates earn an New Hampshire and Alaska (all ences anld Systems was joined by Dear Marian, turnover, I was challenged to average of over $20,000 a year around 92 percent). Economics/finance, Civil engi­ Recently I went on an inter­ develop a sales curriculum that more than high school graduates. The data, collected from the neering, Chemical engineering, view and drew a complete blank would educate a new sales force In 2004, adults 18 years and older 2005 Current Population Survey's Accounting, Business administra­ when I was asked the question within a very aggressive time­ with a bachelor's degree earned Annual Social and Economic Sup­ tion/management, and History. "Tell me about yourself". How line. To achieve this, I adapted an average of $51,554. Their high plement (ASEC), which was con­ Majors that saw a modest can I be better prepared to an­ our draining to include a blend school diploma counterparts ducted from February through increase yet failed to outpace in­ swer this question next time? of both classroom and online earned $28,645. Those with an ad­ April 2005 at about 100,000 ad­ flation were Mechanical engineer­ learning. The results were tre­ vanced degree made even more, dresses, falls in line with a new ing, electrical engineering, psy­ ANSWER: mendous. Within one month all averaging $78,093. survey that was also recently re­ chology, computer science and the reps had completed training The survey went into detail leased. political science/ government. In and within six months 90% of with numerous demographic The class of 2006 will enter a few cases starting salaries saw a First it is important to un­ the reps had achieved their sales breakdowns considering gender the strongest job market in the decline. Those majors tended to derstand why a potential em­ goals." and race. While men had a lower past four years and their salaries be in the liberal arts and included ployer would ask the question. high school graduation rate than will reflect the boOst, according English and Sociology. Your answer is one way for the women - 84.9 percent compared to a new survey. Thbse who ma­ Students, particularly Eng­ interviewer to gauge your basic STEP 3 LINKS THE RESPONSE to 85.4 percent, they had a greater jored in Information Sciences and lish majors, should not feel dis­ communication skills and how TO THE NEEDS OF THE HIR­ proportion obtain a bachelor's de­ Systems will see the largest aver­ couraged. The key to a successful prepared you are for the inter­ ING ORGANIZATION. gree -28.9 percent compared to age salary increase. According to transition from the classroom to view. Help the interviewer under­ 26.5 percent of women. Whites the Fall 2006 edition of "Salary the boardroom is having a well Are you familiar with the stand how this experience is re­ had the highest proportion of Survey", a quarterly report by the thought out plan as well as the benefits of an "elevator pitch"? lated to their opening. In other high school degrees (90 percent), National Association of Colleges need to be reasonable. For many, SuCessful sales executives know words, build a bridge between followed by [88 percent), and Employers (NACE), they will starting salaries simply do not the importance of having a brief what you have done in the past blacks (81 percent), and Hispanics take home a 7.5 percent increase factor in their career decision. 60-90 second product pitch and what they need done in the (59 percent). The key to career'happiness ready. During the interview near future. The survey also divided its is not always about the salary. process, it is appropriate to Sample: "I understand from educational statistics based on ;th the results of a recent Teachers do not enter the educa­ present an "elevator pitch" that speaking with Sally Jones in individual states. The District of poll of Salary Survey participants tion system in hopes of making a highlights your related knowl­ your marketing department, Columbia had the highest propor­ indicate that 2005-06 has been the lot of money. Career satisfaction edge, skills and experiences. The that XYZ is facing,similar . chal­ tion of people with a bachelor's best job market in the past four Can trump salaries. employer does NOT'wantto you lenges with several new product to answer with personal infor­ rollouts. Because I have experi­ mation including your family, ence in developing and execut­ Test Anxiety Looms Large your hobbies, where you were ing sales training, she suggested born or other unrelated data. that I contact you regarding the tying, having a rapid heartbeat, However, Hale said the stu­ So, before proceeding, you need open training position. " Katherine Spitz sweaty palms, or feelings of nau­ dents he treats for test anxiety a clear understanding of the job knight ridder newspapers sea, say experts and area students. have almost always put in the requirements. STEP 4 ASK A QUESTION Perhaps the most distressing study time, obviously know their Once you understand the By asking a relevant ques­ For some college students, symptom is completely blanking stuff and still have problems. requirements of the job, there tion you will be able to gain test anxiety is as predictable as out during the test. Many students who attend are 4 basic steps to help you be additional insight into the com­ the spring flowers blooming on "Test anxiety comes up, more Case Western were at the top, prepared for this question. pany's perspective, needs and campus. Not that these students so than you would ever imagine," or near top, of their high school position. would notice the flowers, or any­ said William Hale, Ph.D., assistant classes, Hale explained. They can STEP 1 CREATE AN INTRO­ Sample: "Can you tell me thing else, as they get ready for director of the University Coun­ become very anxious and thrown DUCTION how has training has contribut­ finals. seling Services at Case Western off by a new environment. Provide a brief introduction ed to the success of new product When University of Akron Reserve University. "When they come here, they with a high level overview of launches in the past? " student Raj Nandi takes an exam, Test anxiety occurs in vari­ are thrown in with students who your key attributes. it becomes an all-encompassing ous degrees. Not are also the cream of the crop, and Sample: "During my 10 CONCLUSION AND AN experience. all anxiety is they may no longer be top dog," years of experience as a human INVITATION "I'm antsy," bad, because it Hale said. "The curve gets... recon­ resource trainer I have demon-, The question, "So, tell me said Nandi, 31, can motivate a figured... and stressful for them." strated the ability to develop and about yourself?" does not have facilitate training that helped the a University of student to hun­ Hale said he often works to be overwhelming. Take the front line staff achieve specific time to gather research and pre­ Akron graduate ker down and with students who know the ma­ sales goals. " pare ahead of time. By linking student in busi­ study, experts terial thoroughly, even tutor their these four steps within your an­ ness administra­ said. friends, and still draw a blank swer, you will set the stage for tion. "My wife "A bit of when it comes time to take the STEP 2 SUMMARIZE YOUR MOST RECENT ACHIEVE­ a successful interview. In addi­ stays away from that sharpens test. Feelings of anxiety easily can MENTS tion, the process will allow you me. And I have your attention cause a student to be unable to ac­ the chance to shine early within a little trouble and makes you cess the information that he or she In this step the goal is to drill down a little more and pro­ the interview process. sleeping." more alert," knows, he said. vide a summary of your most re­ No .matter said Ronnie It is also very common for Would you like to take ad­ lated work accomplishments. vantage of a mock interview to that Nandi com­ Love, a read­ adult learners, generally defined Sample: "Most recently, at practice this and other interview pleted a rigor­ ing and writ­ as age 25 or older, to have test Company XYZ, we were in the questions? Rollins College Ham­ ous engineering ing specialist at anxiety, because they feel a lot of midst of rolling out two new ilton Holt students are encour­ undergraduate Kent State Uni­ additional pressure, said Deborah products when we experienced aged to email Marian at mcac- major, and has versity's Aca­ Gwin, director of the Adult Re­ tremendous turnover within the ciatore@rollins .edu to schedule successfully demic Support source Center at the University of Gary Markstein/ MCT Campus front line staff. Because of the a convenient appointment. taken test af­ Center. Love, Akron, which provides services to ADDED PRESSURE: It is common for who works students who are juggling many ter test and has adult learners to feel test anxiety. ATTENTION COMMUNICATION MAJORS AND MINORS done well; he with students roles in their lives. still gets ner­ of all skill lev­ "If you've got three kids at JOIN LAMBDA PI ETA vous. els, said many students who suf­ home and you've lost your spouse National Communications It is a problem that affects fer from test anxiety feel that way or your income, you have to do well," she said. "Also, you have Honor Society many students. As finals near, it because they simply have not put Did you Know? is the busy season for those who in the hours they need to master less time to prepare." When reassurance and hon­ Lambda Pi Eta is a great net­ provide counseling or academic the material. working opportunity for career support for college students who "It's justified anxiety," she ing study skills are not enough, students often benefit from get­ possibilities after graduation have trouble dealing with the said. Learn more about Lambda Pi stress of exams. For those who feel anxious ting some help from a university's counseling services, Love and Eta at: Common symptoms of test because they are not prepared, Gwin said. http://www. rollins .edu/holt/stu- anxiety include: trouble sleeping the answer is obvious: Prepare dentsAph.shtml or waking up in the night, wor- better. :THE SANDSPUR: VOL. 113 ISSUE 12

Ms&Entertainmen ^ EDITOR: JESSICA ESTES [email protected]

Carrie Underwood Overwhelms Ferrell Strangely Good in 40th Annual CMA Awards

The evening's biggest award Stranger Than Fiction Mark Price went to Kenny Chesney, who was McClatchy Newspapers named Entertainer of the Year, an commitment to his characters." Thompson, the movie features honor that seemed a sure thing Phoebe Flowers Forster also felt that Ferrell Dustin Hoffman as a literary theo­ The music of Brooks & Dunn based on his rank as one of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel was vital in making Harold Crick, rist who helps Harold determine claimed trophies in four catego­ year's top grossing tours. who at the start of the movie is if the novel in which he is a central ries at Monday night's Country "The relationship I have with IRS agent Harold Crick leads so anal retentive you're almost character is a comedy or drama. Music Association Awards, but the (fans) is unbelievable," he said, a pathologically solitary and fas­ surprised he isn't a serial killer, a Queen Latifah plays a sort of per­ the ceremony's most emotional pointing to fans sitting in the back tidious life until suddenly, one likeable character. sonal motivator sent to help Kay moment came with the unexpect­ of the theater. "You'll have given day, he hears a voice narrating "That's part of the reason get over writer's block. The gifted ed win of 2005 "American Idol" me, my band and my crew a lot of his everyday activities. The voice, why I cast Will, because he has comedian Tony Hale _ Buster on winner Carrie Underwood for great times this summer." it turns out, belongs to a novelist so much humanity," Forster said. Fox's late sitcom "Arrested Devel­ best female vocalist. Brooks & Dunn walked into named Kay Eiffel. Harold, despite "With his natural charisma, he opment" _ is Harold's delightfully With only one album to her the night with six nominations being a real person living in the comes across as very humane and nerdy IRS coworker. And Maggie credit, Underwood beat out popu­ and came away winning four, real world, is also a character in loving and giving. It's a pretty Gyllenhaal has a substantial role lar veterans Sara Evans, Faith Hill, with trophies for duo of the year, Kay's work-in-progress. easy thing to put him in a part as a semi-anarchist baker whom Martina McBride and Gretchen and best single, song and video. That's the premise of "Strang­ like that, and then restrain him, Harold is forced to audit. Wilson. Underwood also won the The latter three were for "Believe," er Than Fiction," opening Nov. in a sense, so that he becomes this Gyllenhaal, like the movie's Horizon Award for best new art­ a gospel-tinged 2006 song, that 10 and starring Will Ferrell and sort of dehumanized character in star, was a deliberately offbeat ist. never reached any higher than Emma Thompson. Hearing such this dehumanized world, with his choice. "Once I cast Will Ferrell, "Oh my gosh," Underwood No. 8 on the Billboard Country a self-consciously loopy plot de­ job and everything. And still he it was really key for me to find gasped, after running to the stage charts. scription, you can be forgiven has this warm spot that gives the the romantic lead opposite him," with her hands cupped over her The night's other multiple if your mind jumps instantly to audience the opportunity to ac­ Forster said. "I wanted someone face. "Two years ago, I was sit­ winner was Brad Paisley, who was Charlie Kaufman _ or, if you don't cess (the character)." who is not... known as a roman­ ting at home watching these very shut out at last year's awards. He know him by name, the titles of Ferrell seems to appreciate tic lead. And Maggie came from awards, watching all these other won for best album ("Time Well the movies he's written: "Adap­ the vote of confidence. "Getting to independent films; "World Trade people win and Wasted") and tation," "Being John Malkovich," do something like this is obvious­ Center' is really her first bigger, have the best night musical event "Eternal Sunshine of the .Spotless ly a little different from a lot of the sort of mainstream film. I wanted of their lives. And of the year, Mind." other stuff that I've done, in the her to really have street cred, in a this is the best an award he But Charlie Kaufman did sense that it's, I guess, more mut­ sense." year of my life. shared with not write, tnor have anything to ed, even though it is a comedy," The edginess of Gyllenhaal's Thank you, fans. Dolly Parton do with, "Stranger Than Fiction." he said. "I found it really freeing character is one of the elements Everybody that for their duet And that's something that the to be able to ... for lack of a better that keeps "Stranger Than Fic­ has anything to on "When I film's director, Marc Forster, has term, to play something as real as tion," which turns out to be a sur­ do with this past Get Where to address far more often than I've gotten to play." prisingly poignant romantic com­ year, thank you so I'm Going." It he'd like. The movie, Ferrell continued, edy, from drifting into the realm much." was her first "I find that that's not totally is "a completely different type of of sap. However, that's something CMA award Later, back­ correct," Forster said of the per­ film _, not only as an acting exer­ else with which Forster has expe­ since 1996. stage, she joked: "I ceived connection between his cise for me, but also thematically rience. would have taken In keep­ latest movie _ which was, in fact, _ of anything else I've gotten to "With "Finding Neverland,' male vocalist if ing with his scripted by first-timer Zach Helm do." it was really hard, because the they had given it well known _ and Kaufman's oeuvre. Perhaps because of "Stranger script was pretty saccharine," to me." dry sense of "I think it's a more a comedy Than Fiction's" unique story line, Forster said frankly. "I really had Underwood's humor, Pais­ like "Groundhog Day,' let's say, it attract ,astellar and un- to restrain it _ to work with dogs comments were Courtesy of MCT campus ley said: "I'd than like, the Charlie Kaufman expecte !l3^**£ast. In and kids, which is saccharine in among the few un­ foremost like work," the director explained in additioi iitself! It was tough work. ... With guarded moments to thank the an interview at September's To­ to thei one, it was a little in the nationally televised cere­ country music fans. I love you, ronto International Film Festival, Oscar- easier." mony that all too often was laden too, and I never dreamed that where "Stranger Than Fiction" de­ win Even with dull speeches that thanked when we were making this album buted. "I think Charlie Kaufman's n i n though For­ record labels, fans and country that we'd sell 25 million copies. I work is more intellectual, and this ster is effusive radio. mean, we haven't yet, but we're is more emotional." about Helm's Ironically, the night's poi­ very excited about the possibili­ Emotion is territory with debutscreenplay, gnant moments came when Keith ties after winning this." which the German-born Forster, he said avoiding Urban won for best male vocalist After continuing with a list 37, is well acquainted. He first treacly sentiment and received a standing ovation, of other thanks, he concluded by came to attention in 2002 for the despite not being there. He can­ s always a factor in saying: "To my wife Kim, who dark drama "Monster's Ball" celed his CMA appearance last his filmmaking. said I should thank her first." directing Halle Berry to a best- month after checking into a re­ "The main thing As previously announced, actress Oscar _ and was further habilitation treatment center for for me is just to al­ the ceremony also included the lauded for 2004's "Finding Nev- alcohol abuse. ways keep that bal­ induction of George Strait and erland." In a note read by host Ron­ ance between restraint Sonny James into the Country But, on the surface at least, nie Dunn, Urban thanked fans, Music Hall of Fame. Both men and emotion. ... When it seems a bit odd to cast the leady you make a movie, obvi­ the industry and his wife of four attended the event, and Strait ac­ role with a "Saturday Night Live"^ ously you manipulate in months, actress Nicole Kidman: cepted the honor wearing reading alumnus who is best known fori one way or another. But "I'm pained not being here with glasses, something he does rarely playing monumental doofuses^ the manipulation can't be­ you all tonight. I thank you from in public. in broad comedies like the re­ r the bottom of my heart, and I'm "Who would have thought cent hit: "Talladega Nights:, come too overt or too lead­ looking forward to coming home it," Strait told the crowd, getting a The Ballad of Ricky Bobby." It' ing, or too annoying. It's a and seeing you all soon." cheer. "Don't think I don't realize inevitably draws the kind of ad­ thin line; you always try to "We love you, Keith," Dunn why I'm here." ditional scrutiny that previously walk on it." said, adding, "Good luck, broth­ greeted Adam Sandler in "Punch- er." Drunk Love," or Jim Carrey in "The Truman Show." (Although, of course, it was in "Eternal Sun­ shine" that Carrey gave his most acclaimed dramatic performance to date.) But Forster, while he admit­ ted that Ferrell was "a bit on un­ known territory," never doubted the actor's ability to excel in the role. "I look at even, you know, "Anchorman,"', he said, "and I think he really gets in there to make the character believable. Even though it's broad and totally out there, he really has this total campus Courtesy ot &ony~W": VOL. 113 ISSUE 12 ARTS&ENTERTAINMENT Nov. 13, 2006 -THE SANDSPUR

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ive Painting Is Dave's Price Right? . 1948/' a painting by famous artist Jacks^ Rumor has it CBS "Early Show" weatherman Pollock, was sold to Mexican financier David Marti­ Dave Price may be the next host on the long- nez for $140 million, making it the highest price ever running game show "The Price is Right." The paid for a painting. The piece, previously owned by rumor, sparked by the New York Post, came Hollywood mogul David Geffen, will beat the previ­ after Price's contract renewal signed shortly af­ ous world record after a 1907 portrait by Gustav Klimt sold for $135 million last June (New York Times). ter 35-year host Bob Barker announced his June retirement date for the show. Barker turns 83 next month.

Harold and Kumar Hit it Again Pni^oIIm^ Harold & Kumar, AKA John Cho and Kal Penn, will Our favorite 80's pop star Phil Collins will star in the follow up to 2004's Harold & Kumar Go To be featured in Grand Theft Auto's new video White Castle. The untitled sequel will feature plenty game Vice City Stories. The game features of stoner mishaps and adventures as the twosome at­ a digital Collins performing "In the Air To­ tempt to escape suspected terrorist claims after smug­ night" at a music joint called "Hyman Me­ gling a bong on an Amsterdam-bound plane. The films morial Stadium." I'm not joking. Collins also original writers Jon Hurwitz and Hay den Schlossberg contributes to the game's soundtrack (Pitch­ will be writing and co-directing (IMDB). fork Media).

Lollapalooza Lives Match. Com Speaks Up Lollapalooza organizers signed a contract with The online dating service Match.com launches the City of Chicago to bring the summer music MatchTalk, a way for potential couples to hear festival to downtown's Grant Park for five more each other talk on the phone before meeting in years. According to the Chicago Sun-Times, the person while keeping their identities anony­ August 2007 event is anticipated to increase the mous. An online-dating industry first, matchTalk o0 000 crowd from last vear to over 7^5 000 sDpfr^- allows basic subscribers to give online signals to those they're interested in speaking to. The ser­ vice allows users to give a code number instead of a home number (Associated Press). Crossword Check Your Horoscope! 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The more distractions 34 Grate collection 47 Flower organ 55 Pedestal topper James 49 Cancun coin 57 Singer Cantrell the more you'll understand what you can avoid, the sooner you'll 3 Matter-of-fact 37 Adheres to 40 Thurmond of 51 Irish seaport 58 Ran in the wash you're up against. Don't bother to finish this task. way 52 Ho-hum 60 Brownie 4 Keg feature basketball offer suggestions yet. Encourage 43 Israeli airline 53 Subordinate 61 "Norma 5 Alpine lodges another to talk. THE SANDSPUR -NOV. 13,2006 /Vfc&

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s, find themselves w Tuesday, November 14,2006 in a murder case that, ra- with the vision ne projects as di­ ing to the flustered gues ias rector. Michael Dalto, who plays What: Skeet McAuley, Pho­ nothing to do with anyone. When the very foreign Mr. Paravincini/ tographer, Gallery talk one of the guests is found stran­ says, "Compared to other direc­ ssed mj conct v to be a When: 10:00 am gled in the house, however, the tors, his style focuses on the big plot takes a very interesting turn. stage ?lped irtt; Where: Cornell Fine Arts picture, leaving the individual A lot of work goes in to mak­ character work all in the actor's out an Center ing a murder mystery work. The hands." Joseph Bromfield, who With t actors, as well as the crew, have portrays the brave police inves­ that is left for the ere's something WTiat: Music At Midday been attending rehearsals since tigator, Sergeant Trotter, agrees. to do is keep upflB on at the Annie When: 12:30pm the beginning of October. There "Working with Thomas has been and take the revieji^H from now until has been a lot of anticipation about great. As an actor and director, he as they come. He Where: Tiedtke Concert Hall 18. The second the show, however, since the cast knows how to leave the door open the hard work ajga ;ress chat jj)06-2007 Annie list went up all of two months ago. for the actors to make choices." has been goinga , Agatha Chris- rev Jennifer Finch, who plays Mollie This style seems to be paying als, those i4|ifljB isetrap," opened Ralston, was "really excited to start off, big time. Each and every actor complimentaryB What: Rollins Jazz Ensembles .0, and is another When: 7:30pm Where: Tiedtke Concert Hall

[onkswell Manor, an out I neater ano uance cnair at JNOII- be nothing without the wonder­ the guests at Monks Wednesday, November 15, lesthouse set in the ins, was on sabbatical through last 2006 year's theater season, and this will ful people who work behind the

What: The Mousetrap When: 8:00pm place for its "TTI'UUULUUIL U.-CTXU IV* J. UJ. U. LUL If. t V tJL V Where: Annie Russell Theater Borat Brin Trivia: Fall TV j Thursday, November 16,20 Controversy Paying attention? actually ordinary cit- Christv Robinson Now that the Fall TV lineup has been going ns unawz awhile how mucn do u know about the new re of the character's DallasNews.com ' y° jjiitimacv. As Be>ra t slanders a shows? See if you can at least identify which ac­ tors are NOT part of these five new offerings: e to 1 entecos- linists to homosexu- 1. "The Class," a CBS comedy about former third-grade classmates >f the people in who are reunited at a surprise party 20 years later. ; scenes is is truly often- a. Jason Ritter e and shocking. In some cases b. Neil Patrick Harris rat says something incredibly c. Cristian de la Fuente d. Kasey Wilson

2. "Jericho," a CBS sci-fi/drama about residents of a small Kansas town who survive a terrorist-spawned nuclear disaster that destroys most of America. Friday, November a. Catherine Bell b. Skeet Ulrich What: The Mousetra c. Sprague Grayden When: 8:00pm d. Gerald McRaney lere: Annie Russe 3. "Ugly Betty," an ABC comedy/drama about earnest, hard-working Betty Suarez, who follows her dream of working in the fashion indus­ Saturday, November try despite being rather, um, homely. a. Vanessa Williams ettquet are entertaining, a: What: The Mouse b. America Ferrera ins true s tolerate his orfei When: 2:00pm & 8:00pm c. Eric Mabius behavior because d. Nancy McKeon Where: Annie Russell Theater foreign naivete. lt you are open to laughing at the Even more interesting than degradation and humiliation of 4. "Six Degrees," an ABC show about six New Yorkers, all strangers, Borat's antics are the reactions of others, then Borat comes highly who affect each other's lives without knowing it - yet. the unsuspecting victims in his Sunday, November 19,2 recommended. a. Jeffrey Pierce scenes. The people "Borat" inter- b. Bridget Moynahan What: Faculty Recital; Terry c. Campbell Scott Yount (organ), Chris Dolske d. Erika Christensen (trumpet) When: 3:00 pm 5. "Heroes," an NBC fantasy/drama about a group of ordinary people Where: Knowles Memorial who wake up one day to discover they have special, inexplicable super powers. Chapel a. Alana De La Garza b. Tawny Cypress What: 5 Short Masterpiece c. Milo Ventimiglia Films (Tree, 1974,4 min; Sky d. Adrian Pasdar light, 1988,26 min, Arches, 1982,5 min, Fog Line 197011 ANSWERS: min, Myth in the Electric Age, 1. b Neil Patrick Harris. He plays Barney in CBS' "How I Met Your 1981,14 min) Mother. - When: 3:00pm "JAGCatherille Bdl ^ Played Lt C°L Sarah "Mac" MacKenzie on Where: Cornell Fine Arts Center ?cnd' ^^McKeon- known mainly as Jo Polniaczek from the early 80s sitcom 'Facts of Life.' -T^' ]t?ej,PierCe-He P1^8 Randa11 Reese on ABC's new crime/drama What: Student Composition the Nine. Concert 5. a. Alana De La Garza. She played Eric Delko's sister and Lt. Horatio When: 7:30 pm bv H G S T mtereSt * "CSI: Miami"before her character was killed WTiere: Tiedtke Concert Hall y arug thugs She's also the new assistant district attorney Connie Rubirosa on Law & Order," replacing Annie Parisse. Entertainment VOL. 113 ISSUE 12

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Hype Over Hacking No Matter the Results Next Barrier to Voting? Elections Will Change Little Paul DeGregorio hack an election voting machine will be prosecuted. Voters' rights met campus should never be tampered with And if we see divided gov­ significant political pressure that — for any reason. Peter Brown will shape almost everything that met campus ernment — Democrats in control Americans have been bom­ I have worked in the field of of one or both houses of Congress, happens in Washington. elections at home and abroad for Despite the public view ex­ barded lately with tales about Whether the Democrats take and Bush in the White House more than 21 years, and whether pressed in polls that a Democratic how easy it is to hack into a vot­ control of one or both houses of — little legislation is likely on the voters are using paper ballots or Congress can bring the troops ing machine. Academics, com­ Congress this November, or even big issues as both sides position electronic voting machines: de­ home from Iraq, the chances it puter scientists and others tell if they don't, little will happen in themselves for the 2008 presiden­ tails matter. It is just as important would end funding for the war us they have done it and that we Washington to solve most of the tial election. to make sure the voting equip­ seem slim and none. Republicans cannot trust voting systems, spe­ nation's critical domestic prob­ No matter what happens at cifically electronic or touch screen ment is working properly as it the polls this November, Presi­ would no doubt portray such ac­ is to have procedures and well lems. systems. dent Bush will remain in the tion as cutting off support for the trained people in place to control That's because no matter Ironically, all of these experi­ White House to veto legislation troops, which would be a major access and maintenance to the what happens come Election Day, political problem for the Demo­ ments took place in the sterile there will be fewer consensuses that might come out of Congress environment of a laboratory. In equipment properly. cratic nominee in 2008. and more partisanship, if that is should the Democrats take con­ each instance, these experts only The bottom line is that our And, of course, all this would possible, in the coming Congress trol. The Senate rules that allowed demonstrated that with unlimited nation's voting equipment, elec­ be taking place during what can than in the two years since Presi­ the Democratic minority to frus­ time and resources, they could tion results and election officials reasonably be expected to be a dent George W. Bush's re-elec­ trate GOP initiatives for the last hack a voting machine. What does can and should be trusted. very nasty presidential campaign tion. two years would mean the GOP this prove? Nothing. Is there any Election officials are some of that has already begun, but will One exception might be im­ would certainly return the favor if proof that a voting system has suc­ the hardest working, most dedi­ take center stage roughly 30 sec­ migration legislation. That is the they lose their majority. cessfully been hacked during an cated public servants in the coun­ onds after this November's elec­ issue on which the president and And even if the Republicans election? No. Can the hype over try, and they welcome input and tion is in the books. Democrats in the House of Rep­ retain power, their margin will hacking discourage voters from support to keep our democracy That doesn't mean the next resentatives generally agree. Yet, surely be smaller than the past participating in our elections? It strong and elections trustworthy two years will be dull in D.C. the ability of a Senate minority, two years, when little was ac­ certainly can. They deserve constructive criti­ Actually, the discussions will regardless of which party is in complished, and in that case the The real question is whether cism and solutions, not baseless probably be more substantive control, to block legislation could Democrats will be even better voting systems are secure enough attacks and unfounded accusa­ than the last two years. circumvent action there also. equipped to stop the GOP from to withstand potential threats on tions about the equipment they Democratic gains, even if Regardless of whether any­ enacting its priorities. Election Day. use. Attacking their integrity and they don't take control of either thing gets done legislatively, a Immigration might be differ­ And the answer is yes. Ulti­ the system in broad strokes is the House of Representatives or sure bet is that if the Democrats ent because Bush's call for a guest mately, real security is the result even less productive. the Senate, will mean serious de­ do take control of either chamber worker program for illegal im­ of systematic preparation, which This election year is one of bate about the parties' sharp ideo­ they will use their majority to em­ migrants twins with Democratic includes prevention, detection, change, challenge and .progress tliinking, and also some Repub­ logical differences. If they do take in how our citizens will vote. At barrass the Bush administration. reaction and recovery. It is not just licans in the Senate. But the devil control, look for serious ideologi­ least one-third of Americans will Majority status comes with software that protects a voting will be in the details, especially in cal warfare. vote on new equipment, many the power to issue subpoenas. If system; it also is protected by rig­ what is likely to be a vicious po­ To be sure, Bush won't get the contests may be close, and vot­ in control, Democrats will hold orous testing, physical barriers, litical environment. • extension of his tax cuts he wants. election officials, poll workers, ers (hopefully) will turn out in high-profile hearings that will embarrass the president and his As for the war in Iraq, there is But it is unlikely Democrats can law enforcement and voters. great numbers at polling places raise the levies either, since Bush throughout the nation. party, providing great television little legally that Congress can do Election officials are working to force Bush to modify his stated would almost certainly veto For the first time, thanks to and even further sharpening the hard to make sure voting equip­ intention to remain there until the them, and give the GOP presiden­ the Help Anerica Vote Act and ideological divide. ment is stored in secure locations, job is done. Bush has said he is tial nominee a valuable issue for and that they have established a modern voting equipment, many The current GOP congres­ happy to reassess tactics but not 2008. chain of custody for the storage, people with disabilities will have sional majority hasn't been able the U.S. commitment. All of which means expect maintenance and transport of the ability to vote independently to come up with enough votes to Of course, stronger public lots of sound and fury, but little polling equipment. Prior to Elec­ for the first time. manage solutions to immigration, criticism of the president's poli­ real action from Congress no mat­ tion Day, officials test and retest Provisional voting is now health insurance, or extension of cies and public hearings into his ter what happens Tuesday. voting equipment as well as train available in every state. We have the tax cuts that President Bush decision to go to war could exert staff and poll workers. come a long way since 2000, but and most Republicans favor. Debate about making sure challenges related to the transi­ our voting systems are secure, tion to new equipment remain. accurate and reliable is healthy. But changes along the way are a Conducting hacking experiments good thing because it builds trust without working with election ot • in election systems that can be ficials in a real world election en­ verified to further empower con­ vironment is not. fidence among voters. I strongly encourage experts Americans should be confi­ and others with concerns to join dent that their vote will be count­ forces with election officials and ed whether they touch a screen or identify the real security risks — fill in an oval. set up mock polling places with The integrity of the system is all of the Election Day safeguards, not in hands of hackers, profes­ Am a. •pbvskiMti imminnU y*m <®m: ifer pitkfiSst wrth a handfe-ais* including poll workers. Even sors, interest groups or politicians famil$~mim&<&& appreydh. You b^putafau clinical dtear«k8», more useful would be for these in Washington — it is managed by iwsm* audi tfmtimmik. it»Mtpaismt iradbf lite mipet^siw experts to serve as poll workers local election officials as it always affcfsaoaiis or technicians on Election Day to has been. No one should be intim­ gain real-world experience. That idated by the hype over hacking. 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Benji Zwairt prevent him from exploding with Their biggest problem is their showed signs of weakness against game, he has the ability to pick the sandspur eight receptions for 145 yards and fragile run defense, which ranked running backs Corey Dillon and apart any defense; so, defenses two touchdowns. dead last in the NFL before the rookie Lawrence Maroney. around the League, beware of The Sunday Night Football On the other side of the New England game, and even still However, if Peyton is on his Manning .and the Colts. game last Sunday on November ball, with the 3 time Super Bowl 5 between the undefeated winner and future Hall of Fame Indianapolis Colts and the quarterback, Tom Brady the one-loss New England Patriots Patriots offense did not click proved to be an indication that the Colts' did. While Brady Indianapolis is in control of its had a brilliant game last week, own destiny. going 29/43 with 372 yards, four Led by future Hall of Fame touchdowns and an interception quarterback, Peyton Manning, against Minnesota, he flipped the Colts are now the N'FLs only the script this week, throwing unbeaten team after two, hard- for only 200 yards with zero earned road victories over two of touchdown passes and four the NFL's most respected tea interceptions. Denver and New England. Along with a Corey Dillon It would not be at all (New England running back) surprising, however, if the Colts fumble, the Patriots'five turnovers bumped into to one of these teams were too many to beat a team for a future playoff match-up. like Indianapolis, especially in a Nonetheless, there is still a long game where turnovers make the way to go in the season, and biggest difference in determining Colts continue to play the way the winners and losers. they have been playing, they will As the Colts now improve to be a major force to reckon with. 8-0, they become the only team In the victory over the to begin consecutive seasons Patriots last Sunday Manning winning their first eight games completed 20 of 36 passes for 326 since the Green Bay Packers did it yards, two touchdowns, and an three straight seasons from 1929- interception. This marks the first 1931. The Patriots now drop to time in Manning's bright career in" 6-2, but are still fierce contenders which he has thrown for ove le AFC. yards passing in three consecutive If Manning continues to pick weeks. apart defenses., the way that he Both of his touchdown passes has-been thus far, the Colts will went to All-Pro' wide-receiver, be an extremely difficult team not Marvin Harrsion, his fa only to beat, but to contend with. target. 'Peyton' and Marvin Also, with the Colts-' defense have that connection/' said New playing better with their starting England cornerback Ellis Hobbs, safety, Bob Sanders, back in the Courtesy of MCT Campus who put his best effort into lineup from injury they will be The Victor: Peyton Manning, the quaterback for the Indianapolis Colts, prepares to throw a pass. He and guarding Harrison but could not even more dangerous. the undefeated Colts captured the vicotry against the New England Patriots on Sunday November fifth. Rollins College Flag Five Questions Football Power Alley About College

James Coker rffer- 'Sophomore ZaefUtJUi U contributing writer Loressee l Basketball It's a cool November day Sake but they aren't your typical thrashing of freshman team Shake an^ Michelle Kaufman underclassmen. If sophomore and as the temperature begins 2. ATO A- After coming back from a 1 Jl Ac to drop, students on the Rollins MCT Campus forward/center Tyler Hansbrough isn't the best player in college College campus can only think Can the Gators repeat as of one thing. Deeply embedded /iiiilU basketball, he's certainly one of champs? •the most tenacious. Freshman in the hearts and minds III lIHeCMLJJ It won't be easy. On paper, Tars fans are not thoughts of the center Brandan Wright is a future there is no better team in college NBA first-rounder, and Wat NFL, the NCAA or the MLB, but basketball. All five starters are the upcoming Rollins C ngton could end up leading back .from the team that cruised the nation's freshmen in scorir intramural flag football season. to the title last spring. But the b After two weeks of preseason team doesn't always win Can Boh Huggins make play, the college caught a mere Only one team in the past 20 vears glimpse of the sheer brilliance won back-to-back national Kansas State a winner? that is Rollins College football. 31 rema i be seen, titles . Duke in 1991 .and 19 7 The faculty and staff routed the the former University already student all stars 28-27 in the How good is Greg Oden? »ram minutes of the inaugural Blue- Most expert s 3hio i as just two NCAA Gold game and every team in the State freshman would have been AfTfW I appearances since Rollins College Intram a lottery pick in the 2006 NBA 1990. More mar football League of America or the Draft, but the new age restrict! tickets were sold by September. RCIMFFL of A got the chance to ILiJiii ti-'- shut him out, so hell grace college put their months of practice and basketball with his huge preser Preparation to the ultimate test. a year. Wrist surgery7 probt Did Bobby Cremins return to With the season star: will delay his debut until January. coaching? We ek in a double elimination a watch out for Washing format, here are the preseason man Sper haired former Georgia ranking in the third annual Hawes, who is expected to make -r.nd resurfaced at Collegt- Rollins College Flag Football 11 Vi- "•rleston after ower Alley. Make sure to go to from the ber er a 1 Rollins Intramurals webpage :ers. Is North Carolina good at *lttp://roIIinssports.atfiJeti c Watch for the C COr enough to win it all? n to stay updated on all the NCAA '. the jpnes this season taking place on Yes. The Tar Heels have five - time since 1999;. ^dspur Field. .sophomores and six freshir VOL. 113 ISSUE 12 THE SANDSPUR -NOV. 13,2006 SPORTS Hurricane Homicide: Pata Shot and Killed of Miami football. Three weeks educated, disciplined kid who and was considered one of the why anyone would want to kill Juan Bernal ago, on October 14th, Miami and had everything going right for best defensive linemen available. her son. the sandspur Florida International University him. Pata was projected to be a Pata's mother said that her Pata's death is another were involved in one of the most Bryan Pata, a 6'4 senior late first or early second round son never had problems with misfortune in one of the most notorious and infamous brawls in defensive lineman for the Miami pick in April 2007's NFL Draft, anyone and doesn't understand tumultuous seasons in the history sports history. Hurricanes football team was described as a great teammate 13 players were ejected and who served as one of the great 31 players served at least a one role models on the Miami football game suspension. With Miami at team. Backup quarterback Kirby 5-4 and 2-3 in the ACC, there has Freeman described him as a great been endless talk all season about leader, and someone that the team Coach Larry Coker losing his jot looked to for guidance.' at the end of the season. Unfortunately those Coker was described as teammates will now have to "numb" over the news of Pata's look elsewhere for guidance as death and released a statement Pata was shot and killed around through the university saying 7:30 on the evening of Tuesday that: "Bryan was a fine person November 7th in his apartment and a great competitor. He will be complex which is located just forever missed by his coaches and four miles off of the University of teammates. We offer our thoughts Miami's campus. and prayers to his family." The University Of Miami This isn't the first time this Police Department (UMPD) ruled season that a Miami player has Pata's death to be a homicide. been involved with in a homicide Numerous sources that were at In July, Miami reserve safety the scene of the crime said that Willie Cooper was shot in the Pata was shot in the head once by buttocks by an unknown assailan an unknown assailant and that after a confrontation at his house the homicide appeared to have no Brandon Meriweather endec particular motive. up firing three shots at Cooper': According to Miami student assailant while he fled on foot. body president Annette Ponnock, The university said it wouk Pata was one of the most popular have grief counselors tried t< figures on campus and is shocked counsel players and friends o that someone like Pata could be Pata. No word was released bj shot. Al Saunders, coach of Miami The University of Miami or th< Central High School, the high ACC on whether Miami's game a Maryland would be postponed. school that Pata played varsity Courtesy of MCT Campus football at for three seasons Untimely Death: Bryan Pata, the defensive lineman for the Miami Hurricanes at a press conference earlier echoed Ponnock's thoughts. this year. The beloved teammate and son was tragically gunned down in his apartment complex. He described him as a Win-Win Situation for UF been (to Atlanta) for the Peach But during the game, Florida jumped the Commodores early Dave Curtis Bowl. We knew that wasn't good enough." and held on late. Ryan Smitf MCT Campus Harris and his teammates blocked a Vandy punt 1:47 intc For a moment, the talk turned learned the good news as their the game, and quarterback Chrii to championships, and Florida charter flight touched down in Leak's touchdown run two play: Coach Urban Meyer cracked a Gainesville. Players, coaches and later put the Gators ahead to stay smile. administrators listened on cell Leak later threw a touchdowr A trying afternoon had phones as friends gave play-by­ pass to Dallas Baker (sever followed a tiring week, when play of the final seconds in Baton catches for 135 yards) and rar Meyer saw his best defensive Rouge, UF Sports Information for another score, offsetting his lineman dismissed from his Director Steve McClain said. three interceptions and helping squad. Then came Saturday's Soon after, a celebration UF build a 25-6 cushion througli uninspiring 25-19 victory over began, one Florida waited five three quarters. last-place Vanderbilt. championship-less seasons to Vanderbilt twice drove Yet the result had left his enjoy. against a soft Gators zone defense Gators needing only a Tennessee "That., hasn't happened and sliced the lead to six points loss to LSU later in the afternoon around here in a long time," But with 2:30 remaining, Bake' to clinch their first Southeastern receiver Andre Caldwell said recovered Bryant Hahnfeldts Conference Eastern Division of the East championship. "To onside kick after it ricocheted title since 2000. And that notion accomplish something like that, off Tony Joiner's helmet and Tim seemed to- make all those that's a big statement for Florida Tebow's arm. Tebow stayed in al frustrations fade. football." quarterback, running twice to "It would be great for our The emotions on the flight the game-clinching first down. program," Meyer said after his home contrasted those on the Then the Gators boarded '< game and before Tennessee's. "We way here Friday afternoon. The plane and let LSU nudge thecj are going to get on the plane, and team traveled without troubled into an East championship- And we are big LSU fans right now." defensive tackle Marcus Thomas, once in Gainesville, Meyer, surelj As the Gators flew, the Tigers whose troubled season ended smiling some more, echoed his won, 28-24, on JaMarcus Russell's with a dismissal from the team earlier thoughts. touchdown pass to Early Doucet this past week. "I'm happy for our players with nine seconds remaining. The The bad vibes continued on coaches and the Gator Nation, score sent the Gators to Atlanta the injury front. Star freshman he said in a statement. "We've go' for the conference's Dec. 2 title Percy Harvin remained hobbled a great group of people who are game no matter how they fare with a bad ankle, receiving only invested in the program. Getting Saturday against Steve Spurrier one touch Saturday. The offensive to Atlanta was certainly one o and South Carolina. line would feature starters Jim our goals but we still have som "It feels good," UF defensive Tartt, Steve Rissler and Drew work ahead of us." tackle Steven Harris said. "This Miller fighting ankle or knee is my fifth year, and we've only injuries.