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STARS Citation Rollins College, "Sandspur, Vol 113, No 14, December 04, 2006" (2006). The Rollins Sandspur. 1825. https://stars.library.ucf.edu/cfm-sandspur/1825 Sandspur ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 1 OPINIONS SPORTS Holiday Shopping! Language Barriers A Brief Look Check our holiday shopping tips and CDs to put on your Look into ways to interpr Men's basketball is on a four game winning steak! For list inside the center spread! with friends and superiors more Mghlights, turn to the back cover! PAGES 8-9 PAGE 13 PAGE 16 THE STUDENT VOICE OF ROLLINS COLLEGE SINCE 1894 VOL. 113 ISSUE 14 www.thesandspur.org December 4, 2006 T A m IttWlHTTOI Illlll iilllillllllllllMllll llll-^^^^*8^"^ is the Seascn to be
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OPINIONS 13 SPORTS 15 NEWS 2 HOLT NEWS 5 ENTERTAINMENT 6 LIFE & TIMES 10 VOL. 113 ISSUE 14 THE SANDSPUR -DEC 4, 2006 NEWS WORLD Winter Park Boat and Light Parade
NEWS O their full potential, the boat own shores of each lake to see the ration and the furtherance of rep Andres Lester-Coll er begins to parade their lighted impressive imagination and cre resentational art. the sandspur and decorated boats along the ativity of their fellow neighbors. All local registered boat own les displaying different holiday As well attending this with their ers from the community of Win ter Park City are invited to par On December 9th 2006, the themes. Each boat owner thrives boats are Local sponsors such COURTESY OF CNN ticipate this annual event. Those third annual Winter Park boat to impress the local celebrity as Southeast Correct Craft, Fan judges praying to be awarded dif nie Hilliman and associates and who are not registered simply ENGLAND: Authorities ground parade and festival of lights will take place. With Also on this date ferent prizes for the best and most Dynetech. In past years more the have register by filling out an ed three British Airways jetliners creative boats. 60 boats, including those of six application and paying a regis in London and Moscow and drew dinky dock and the Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Garden For the best two years the corporate sponsored boats, have tration fee of $50. These applica up plans to contact thousands will be open for full public view Winter Park boat parade and participated in this event. tions are available by contacting of airplane passengers as they ing. festival of lights celebration has Those who attend these events Carrie Nepple at 407-644-2425 or broadened their investigation into acted as the time of year for the proceeds will go to the benefits of via email at [email protected]. the radiation poisoning death of a Starting at sun sat Winter whole community to get together. the Albin Polasek Museum and Deadlines for these registration former Russian spy. Parks Lakes will be illuminated filled with illuminated boats. As stated by the press release "for Sculpture Gardens. This muse to participate in the community the past two years it has become um is designed to encourage the wide event are due Wednesday, LATVIA: NATO leaders meeting Sailing across the Ocecol and Vir ginia lakes, area boat owners will a fun community wide water legacy of internationally known November 29,2006. in the Latvian capital Riga have parade". During this time areas sculptor, Albin Polasek. The mu agreed to ease some restrictions began to light and decorate their boats. Once fully decorated to of families gathers and line the seum promotes the study, admi governing rules of engagement in Afghanistan, but only in emer gency situations.
FIJI: Fiji's military stood poised to take over parts of the capital in defiance of the government The Fitzgerald Symposium and possible foreign intervention, hours after an Australian army helicopter crashed nearby amid acted the part of Zelda Fitzgerald fears of an imminent coup. and Roger Casey, who portrayed the famed F. Scott Fitzgerald. IRAQ: Fierce fighting Wednes Geovanna Torres The performance was based on day between coalition forces and the sandspur excerpts taken from the book insurgents shut down the city of entitled, "Dear Scott, Dearest Baquba, which has been roiled The F. Scott Fitzgerald and Zelda: The Love Letters of F. Scott by violence in recent days, killing Zelda Fitzgerald symposium was and Zelda Fitzgerald." The dra scores of militants and civilians. a three day event that ran from November 15 to November 17. matic readings revealed private thoughts and conversations of EGYPT: Al Qaeda in Iraq on de This event was open to the pub lic with a goal to inform students two individuals who lived, loved, nounced Pope Benedict XVI's and supported each other while visit to Turkey, calling it part of and visitors alike to enter the private lives of two intelligent, they struggled to fight their inter a "crusader campaign" against nal demons. The literary works Islam. The Vatican said the com prolific and talented individuals whose success credited an epoch were edited by Jackson R. Bryer ments showed the need to fight and Cathy W Barks, arranged by "violence in the name of God." that holds their name, the Fitzger ald era. Lorrie Kyle, and directed by Jen nifer Jones Cavenaugh. The first day of the sympo sium, November 15, was brief The readings commenced with the majority of the informa as F. Scott Fitzgerald's character NATIONAL tion were presented on Novem tells the tale of falling in love ber 16 and 17. Keene Hall hosted with Zelda in June 1918, while on events throughout these two days military training in Montgomery, NEWS * including overviews, keynote Alabama. Fitzgerald first had speakers, discussions and dra to prove himself to Zelda before matic presentations about Zelda's the relationship could blossom. CALIFORNIA: Hundreds of artistic work, paintings, dance, Shortly after writing his first nov white wooden crosses planted and celebrity. The symposium el, "This Side of Paradise" in 1919, on a quiet suburban Mllside have ended with closing remarks and he gained fame and the couple prompted a debate over whether a Great Gatsby themed gala held marries in 1920. For a few years, they honor or exploit the memory at the Albin Polasek Museum and the couple remained close and of troops killed in Iraq. Sculpture Gardens. had a daughter, Scottie. The fam On the chilly evening of ily of three traveled the world, NEW YORK: A former fugitive Thursday, November 16, the dra commuting between America whose dramatic capture ended matic readings of "Devotedly, and Europe. By the end of the de the largest manhunt in New York With Dearest Love;" were per cade, Scott struggled to produce a state history pleaded guilty to formed by Robyn Allers, who follow-up success to his literary shooting three state troopers, one masterpiece, "The of whom died. Great Gatsby." By the 1930's the MISSOURI: A fire that killed 10 Fitzgerald's mir people at a group home for 'he el rored the times derly and mentally ill could have in America as been caused by faulty electrical the struggles of wiring, authorities said. the Great Depres sion burdened OREGON: An Oregon lawyer the country. The wrongly arrested and accused of couple continu involvement in the 2004 Madrid ally struggled to COURTESY OF MCT CAMPUS train bombings has settled a law maintain a stable suit against the U.S. government sense of marriage for $2 million. while spending da remained institutionalized in Fitzgerald. time apart. While North Carolina and died a tragic The director's hope for the MISSOURI: A fire at a fraternity Fitzgerald travels death at the age of 48. dramatic reading was for the house near the Umversity of Mis- around the coun Zelda and Fitzgerald wrote audience to fall in love with the souri-St. Louis campus killed a try writing novels letters to each other during times Fitzgerald's; the goal was certainly student, less than two weeks after and battling alco spent apart, revealing feelings of accomplished. The performance a fatal blaze at the home of a Ne holism, Zelda is in vulnerability, loneliness and de was astonishing, the heartfelt sin braska fraternity. and out of mental spair. These letters allowed for cerity of emotions fell across the hospitals for her a dramatic reading to be accom room and both performers man FLORIDA: Florida sheriffs depu manic episodes. plished. The • many letters also aged to transport the audience to ties jumped into a dark lake and The story comes served to recreate a story line, an iconic time of decadence, and pulled a naked man from the jaws to a tragic end yet some arrangements needed to inside the intimate lives of two of of an alligator. when at the age of be made in order to create a fluid the most influential people in lit 44; Scott died of a and sequential time line. The use erary history. heart attack. Zel- of dashes, documented stories COURTESY OF MCT CAMPUS and letters from close friends of the Fitzgerald's were intertwined into the readings due to the lim- ited amount of letters written bv VOL. 113 ISSUE 14 NEWS
Rollins International Food and Art Festival
Geovanna Torres the sandspur Ever wish you could travel the world and experience dif ferent foods, culture, music and sites? If you have ever gotten the traveling itch, the Interna tional Food Festival, held in the Cornell Campus Center, was the perfect place to begin your journey. This festive and diverse event took place on Thursday, November 16. Greeters presented each at tendee with a passport to in dicate the many places soon to be traveled. Exhibited in the Darden Lounge was an end less sea of pictures from across the globe. Some of the pictures captured sites, while others showed faces that revealed its unique culture and heritage. Beans Cafe hosted many per formances and events, one such event was the announcement of winners of the International Photo Contest sponsored by the International Program. Due to the overwhelming submissions, over 160 pictures were received, three different categories were created: Best International Pic ture, Best Study Abroad Picture and Best Faculty Picture. The winners, and their correspond ing pictures, can be found on the International Programs website. The Darden Lounge also accommodated nine differ ent booths that displayed the GEOVANNA TORRES/The Sandspur diverse gathering of Rollins clubs. The organizations repre representing the different coun dance, modern moves and beats movements and flirtatious mu As the event came to a sented were: tries of international students which came together to create sical lyrics. close, President Duncan made International Student Ser who currently attend Rollins. the unique style of Western and The dance of salsa is a mix a special appearance and was vices, International Programs, Currently, 149 international Bollywood dance. of Latin and Afro-Caribbean pleased to see the Rollins com Office of Multicultural Affairs, students attend Rollins from as Jaime Ruiz and Lohens dances similar to the Mambo munity come together to cele International Business Club, many as 30 different countries. Ubiera performed three Latin but with fancy foot steps, spins brate diversity on our campus. Cultural Action Committee, Entertainment was pro American dances. They per and turns. The dance of me Jewish Studies & Hillel, Latin vided by various performers. formed the ballroom tango, rengue is a quick and precise American Studies Association, Among the talent was former salsa, and merengue. The tan rhythmic dance which origi Black Student Union and Activ Rollins class of '76 alumni, Don go is a dance that originated nated in the Dominican Repub ism 101. Each booth was tended McClellan, who delighted the in Buenos Aires and was once lic; it is a flavorful combination by an active member of the as crowd with playing traditional considered to be an immoral of African and French minuet sociation, handed fliers and an and modern Scottish musi dance due to its provocative dances. swered many questions about cal tunes on bagpipes. the organization's services and Also, "The Thought Doc goals. tors," an acoustic reggae In celebration of interna band, performed Bob tional education week, Dining Marley style music live Services created some delicious and sang some material cuisine from around the globe. from their debut album The diverse menu indulged at which will soon to be tendees with a delicious African heard on WPRK. fruit salad and some Indone The Ospina sisters, sian Chicken Satay from South Adriana and Stepha East Asia. The Caribbean menu nie, performed two included Jamaican Jerk chicken belly dancing routines and Cuban sandwiches. Cen for the captivated and tral and South America served cheerful audience. Belly some Mexican quesadillas and dance was originally Chilean empanadas. East Asia performed as a part of offered a bite of Chinese pot fertility rituals; wom stickers and Japanese Califor en danced with other nia rolls. women in sacred cere Europe nourished the crowd monies and also served with quiche from France, pizza as preparation for child and bruschetta from Italy, sea birth. After the routine, food paella from Spain, and it was announced that if Russian blintzes. The Middle anyone is interested in East sampled hummus, and starting a belly dancing tabouli; while North America club on campus, please offered the Canadian delicacy e-mail Adriana at aospi- of poutine, and USA fed us [email protected]. some good ol' pumpkin pie, Adetya Gayah grilled cheese and PB & J sand danced to the tunes of wiches. Bollywood movies. The Over at the Skillman Din dance depicts the in ning Room, the flag presenta corporated elements of tion displayed the many flags traditional East Indian GEOVANNA TORRES/The Sandspur 11 THE SANDSPUR -DEC 4, 2006 NEWS VOL. 113 ISSUE 14
Crummer MBAs Create Webpage in Ecuador!
Garrett Epj5s contributing writer
During the Fall 2006 proj ect period, a group of Crummer MBA students traveled to Otava- lo, Ecuador, to set up an e-com- merce Web site for the traditional market in the town's square. The market in Otavalo has been in existence for 3,000 years; the ar tisans and vendors specialize in handmade goods, including jew elry, blankets, bags, jade carvings and more. Most of the artisans sell their goods directly to travelers at the market, making the prospect of participating in an e-commerce Web site was very new and excit ing to them. Over the course of the week, the Crummer group worked with artisans, photographed and priced goods, secured shipping rates, and trained the office staff of the sponsoring organization, UNAIMCO, on the workings of the website. Through a lot of hard work, and by bridging many divides, the Crummer MBAs were able to deliver www.MercadoOtavalo. com to UNAIMCO and the arti sans of Otavalo. The experience was very rewarding to the Crum CHRISTOPHER BELLE/The Sandspur mer group, all of whom wish all the best for www.MercadoOtava- CRUMMER CONSULTING: Crummer Consulting group in Ecuador. After working with artisan^ for a little over a week, the Crummer con lo.com and their new friends in sulting group was able to get enough information for the start-up of their website. Ecuador! Art on the Green Exhibit in Winter Park
of a community." depicts the typical idea of a hot The main goal of Art on the dog stand and vendor. "Horse and Rider" is a bronze statue of a Stephanie Hanisak Green is education. Throughout the length of the exhibit there woman riding on a horse. the sandspur will be numerous events that "When I was in Winter Park coincide with the art exhibition. visiting last weekend, I enjoyed If you take a walk through Music, speakers, and outdoor fes walking through the Art on Park Avenue's Central Park, you tivals are scheduled throughout the Green exhibit," said Rollins might notice some colorful sculp the length of the exhibition. On Alumni Mikaela Green. "I es tures in the once predominately January 6 and February 3, the pecially liked 'Hot Dog Vendor' green park. Art on the Green, Rollins College Department of because it was very colorful and which is an international art ex Music will be playing in the park. fun. It reminded me of being a hibit, is currently showing in our On February 7, Vito Acconci, who kid again." nearby park. is one of the featured artists, will Central Park is located on Park The City of Winter Park is be speaking at the Cornell Fine Avenue between New England proud to be hosting Art on the Arts Museum. The exhibition Avenue and Garfield Avenue. Green, which is an outdoors will close after a ceremony on Imagine walking through sculpture exhibition located in February 19. a museum that has no walls or- Central Park. The event takes Some of the names of the ceiling - this is what Art on the place from November 1, 2006 - sculptures include "Hole in the Green is all about. Stop by Cen COURTESY OF MCT CAMPUS February 19/.2007. By hosting this Ground," "Hot Dog Vendor," tral Park today and see the exhi ART DISPLAY: The Art on the Green event had an exMbition of many exhibit, Winter Park "joins cities "Tree of Knowledge," and "Horse bition before it's too late. sculptures. all over the world in the belief and Rider." "Hot Dog Vendor" is that public art enhances the life a vibrant and fun sculpture that Winter Park's Flag Illumination Ceremony Corps, Winter Park officials, Win States Air Force Major General. flags that were over the country's and installation possible. As he ter Park Police and Fire Rescue all The final event, raising the flag, veterans were not illuminated 24 states, "We couldn't have hon Andres Lester-Coll to honor their veterans. performed by Winter Park's color hours a day because light was not ored our veterans in this way the sandspur The ceremony included many and honor guards was the very available at nighttime. The cre without the assistance of the City different forms of entertainment flag flown over the United States ator, Marine Corps League De of Winter Park, generous donors On Saturday, November 18, performed by different members Capitol on October 6,1985. tachment's Junior Vice Comman and the support of many civil and 2006, Pinewood Cemetery held of the community. Winter Park's The creation and history of dant Steve Noble decided that volunteer groups." He also stated the Flag Illumination Ceremony Westside Community Choir per the Flag Illumination Ceremony through private and corporate that "our only goal is that the flag to celebrate and honor deceased formed patriotic music; the AM- began with its title. The ceremony donations, they would be able to these veterans served under can veterans. Each veteran was dedi VETS Post 18 conducted the flag is known as the "Smedley-Noble purchase solar panels. With these now fly over them as they rest. cated a solar panel light, which ac presentation. Also attending the Project" after Marine Corporal solar panels, the flags sailing over Their service is over, our dedica cumulatively will light the Amer ceremony were numerous guest Larry E. Smedley, Orange Coun each veteran's grave, around the tion to remembering them, how ican flag at the cemetery for 24 speakers. Bob Noble, former try's only Congressional Medal entire cemetery, will be able to be ever, will never cease." hours a day. Attending this event WFTV anchorman and Doug of Honor recipient, who died in illuminated 24 hours a day. was the public as well as repre Metcalf, Winter Park City Com Vietnam. The ceremony was cre Noble would like to thank sentatives from the local Marine missioner and retired United ated when a man noted that the those who made the ceremony =THE SANDSPUR: VOL. 113 ISSUE 14
Holt News EDITOR: TANISHA MATHIS [email protected] LPE Celebrates Local Kids the Rachel McNeill Communication Honor Society the Association of College Honor niviiiiiv Ipe officer and is an accredited member of Societies. Applications for mem bership are encouraged from any OACH one who has a major or minor in On Saturday No communication and meet the aca Marian Cacciatore vember 11, eleven demic qualifications. A holiday members of Lambda social is planned for all current Pi Eta (LPE) served members on December 13th to STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES celebrate the end of the semester at the Birthday Party Question: "real" and honest without shar and meet new members. for Homeless Chil In a recent interview I was ing a weakness that could po dren sponsored by Participating members in asked to talk about my greatest tentially cost you the job. For Hands on Orlando. cluded Elizabeth Graver, Kitty strengths and weaknesses. I felt example, if you are applying for TMs event provided Hull, Rachel McNeill, Jennifer uncomfortable with both of my a finance position it is probably a birthday party with Raby, Jermifer Hodgetts, Andrea answers. Do you have any ad not a good idea to say that you. activities, food, and Batres, Mark Schroeder, Shelly vice? lack "attention to detail". gifts for cMldren who Goodwin, Jennifer Rutland, Sa- • Don't borrow a "weak otherwise might not brina Collins and Dr. Sue Easton, Answer: ness" or a cliche from someone have a celebration on LPE Faculty Advisor. For more else. During mock interviews, I their special day. information, check out our web Taking the time to prepare often have students use "lines" LPE is Rollins' site at http://www.rollins.edu/ for these types of interview like, "I am a perfectiomst." or holt/students/lph.shtml questions in advance is key. "I am a bit of a work-a-holic...I However, before planning your work too hard". When I ask strategy, you need to know as them if tMs is really a weakness, much as possible about the job they appear sheepish and admit HHSGA Latest Service that you are interviewing for. that someone else suggested this This knowledge will allow you answer. Don't fall into this trap. f to structure your answers to • Be prepared and be both questions more effectively. brieT. The "less is more" rule Success: CANstruction 06 certainly applies here. Do not "TELL ME ABOUT YOUR ramble! STRENGTHS" • Never leave the "weak • Base your response on the ness" unattended. What do I position, your research mean by that? If for example, and other data you have you have identified that your gathered. Be ready to of weakness is an advanced knowl fer examples of how these edge of Excel and Access, I strengths have made an im would suggest that you follow- pact. up this statement by adding that • Be honest. NotMng can re you have bought a tutorial and place an authentic answer. am already working to get up Borrowing "cliches" or to speed on the software. If you ideas from friends on their said that you lack confidence in strengths is rarely effective. public speaking, you may also • Be aware of your nonverbal want to add that you have taken cues, body language and the Public Speaking class at Rol eye contact. lins and am considering joimng • Don't ramble. Toastmasters after graduation. • Don't say, "I can't flunk "TELL ME ABOUT YOUR of any". We all have develop WEAKNESSES" mental areas and evading the question tMs way will not be ef A few key points on answer fective. ing the "what are your weak Would it help to practice nesses?" question include: these and other tough interview • Only offer one example questions in a mock interview? of a weakness. This is not the Assistance is available by email time to elaborate and offer ad ing Marian at mcacciatore@rol- ditional examples. lins.edu. • Since we all have weak nesses, the challenge is to be CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GRADUATES OF DECEMBER 2006.
Courtesy of HHSGA WORTHY CAUSE: Congratulations and thank you goes out to the students, faculty and staff who found time to help feed the hungry in the community. :THE SANDSPUR: VOL. 113 ISSUE 14
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Media conglomerate Viacom owns the advertising space in cal comedy will air on Saturday nights in January 2007 on the the underground, and believes the material could offend commuters Fox News Channel, with the possibility of becoming a weekly (adpunch.com). show. Creators of the unnamed, half-hour show, include pro ducers from the Fox hit "24," and former "Politically Incorrect" writer Ned Rice (Hollywood Reporter). Transgender on Daytime am ABC's Emmy award winning soap opera, "All My Children," intro Pamela Anderson has filed for divorce from husband Kid Rock. duced daytime televisions first ever transgender character on last Anderson, who is represented by celebrity lawyer Neal Hersh, Thursday's show. The male character, Zarf, will transform through cited irreconcilable differences. The couple was married August out the course of the series into daytime's newest drama queen. Al 3, 2006. 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FOR THE PERSON WHO tirtkMii8, sssiSsi: virus?: .•s -• • HUG i •(" -he taaagpaii ctriiijiar? VPSWIAI" S|7^->: VOL. 113 ISSUE 14 New CDs to Put on Your Christmas List proven to me once again how instill you're quickly fading faith shape of a 1970s guitar hero, spent Nicole Shaffer Artist: Mickey Avalon dangerous it is to judge an album in indie-rock, this is your band. the last few years rapping over by its artwork. the sandspur The album switches from Album: Untitled computer mixed hip-hop beats "So Divided" contains the African jungle percussion beats, produced by ex MTV VJer (and Artist: ...And You Will variety and cohesiveness of a late to symphonic electro synthesiz (4/5 stars) gay porn star) Simon Rex. After Beatles album, without actually Know Us By The Trail Of ers, with underpinnings of punk Sure, Mickey Avalon sounds enjoying his artistic integrity on being able to compare them to the rock guitar anthems, making this like a pop idol from the "Beach his own label, he finally joined the Dead Beatles in any other way. Their the most rock chaotic, yet unified Blanket Bingo" days, but don't let major leagues, signing with Inter black hair, pale skin, and gloomy Album: So Divided album I've heard in a long time. his wholesome name confuse you scope Records this year. wardrobe makes it easier to com For those unconventional music with his actual image. Accord The untitled album features pare these guys to an Edgar Alan (4/5 stars) aficionados that are looking to ing to Avalon's press release, "no sophisticatedly poised rhymes Poe character than Sgt. Pepper, stay as far away from Mainstream street kid glam rap whore ever about street drugs, death, Jane This practice question that will but if you're looking for an album Boulevard as possible, this album sang about his dick with such pa Fonda, his sexual ambiguities, not appear on any of your final that sounds like an album (i.e. no is for you. nache." In short, Avalon sounds and most notably, his who-hong exams: cheesy radio friendly 'single') and like an Eminem/Beck hybrid, (the hidden track that gave him 1....AND YOU WILL KNOW US and looks like Marilyn Manson's MyFame); Avalon leaves no taboo BY THE TRAIL OF DEAD is glam-punk brother from another of his past left untold. His unpre tentious beats make his music A) A nightclub in Rwanda mother. easy to digest. But instead explain B) The resurrection of the Trench Calling the quaint village of it to you (and doing a poor job of Coat Mafia Los Angeles home, Avalon, with it) read these sample lyrics: C) An art rock band from Austin, his slender tattooed body in the Jen was a herdy-gerdy-dirty Texas little girly/I heard it from a birdy/ If you guessed A, you are a she could cook a mean turkey/ liar. If you guessed B, you spend with gravy.. .baby baby baby. way too much time in your room I like a girl who eats and alone. And if you guessed C, con brings it up/a sassy little lassie gratulations for being fully aware with bulimia/her best friend's a that this is the CD review section plastic surgeon/and when her of "The Sandspur" and not a pub Beamer's in the shop she rolls the lic service announcement. Benz." Trail of Dead is, in fact, an art In closing, Avalon proves to rock band from Austin, Texas, and home-based musicians around will spend the better part of this the world that you don't need holiday season on tour, pushing $100,000 worth of recording their latest release "So Divided." equipment to produce an album And don't let the gothic-like ex and break industry stereotypes. terior of their latest album cover All you really need is a large hard confuse you, because these five drive; both on your computer and musicians (and I use the term mu in your work ethic. (Myspace. sician with confidence) have Courtesy of MySpace Records Courtesy of Interscope com/mickeyavalon) ow Y our Own i Four Weddings and a Divorce rymore and Denise Richards. Jo Piazza Even though there was no New York Daily News prenuptial agreement, legal ex Take this Quiz to Find Out perts say the duration of the mar eslie Van VVassenhove True or false: At birth, the female brain : mature than the male Pam Anderson and Kid Rock riage rules out any major money Tin brain. According to neuropsychiatrist Louann Brizendine, it's true: A had four different wedding cer issues. emonies, but it has taken the pair "It was only four months, so girl has a literal head start over members of the opposite sex. In fact, only four months to call it quits I'm not thinking there will be any her noggin will develop faster than that of a boy by one to two years, as Dr. Brizendine explains in "The on the actual marriage. thing substantial. Four months is 3 in Road Boo Anderson's rep Tracey Nguy not going to give them any real en confirmed to People magazine claim on each other's assets," ex This is just the first of many differences she describes that stem from the structure and development that the former "Baywatch" beau plained Lois Lieberman, a partner of the male and female minds. Dr. Brizendine traces the neurohormonal disparities between men and ty filed for divorce Monday. in the matrimonial group at Blank women from conception through post-menopause, offering evidence on why women may perceive and "It wasn't a happy Thanks Rome. react to situations differently than do men. giving," Nguyen said. Earlier this month, Anderson Anderson confirmed the di suffered a miscarriage. It would vorce on her Web site Monday, have been her and Rock's first QUIZ writing: "Divorce, Yes it's true. child together. How brain-savvy are you? Test yourself to see how much of The Female Brain you know: Unfortunately impossible." It was the second time that 1. Men have more brain cells than women. Anderson, 39, and Rock Anderson and Rock had tried to 2. Women have more neurons than men in the brain centers for language. (whose real name is Robert make their relationship work. The 3. During the three months after birth, girls' skills in eye contact increase by more than 400 percent, Ritchie), 35, both filed separate pair dated from the spring of 2001 while boys' skills do not increase at all. divorce petitions Monday, citing to the fall of 2003. They got back 4. Women can't develop the desire to have a child just by holding someone else's baby. irreconcilable differences and giv together this year. ing different dates for the separa In the interim, Anderson 5. Pregnancy causes a woman's brain to grow. tion. reunited with ex-hubby rocker 6. Women tend to value a man's appearance over his material resources and social status. Anderson's papers said Tommy Lee after she was diag 7. Hugging, especially for women, releases neurochemicals that can increase trust in the hugger. the couple separated before the nosed with hepatitis C. 8. Breast-feeding can make women absent-minded. Thanksgiving weekend on Nov. This was Rock's first mar 21, 2006, while Rock said they riage. Anderson's marriage to ANSWERS separated on Nov. 26. Lee ended in divorce in 1998. 1. False; women have just as many brain cells, but they are packed more tightly into their smaller Anderson and Rock first Anderson and Lee have two boys skulls. started tying the knot in a much- together, Dylan, 8, and Brandon, publicized "celebration ceremo 10. 2. True; a t. women are naturally more talkative than men, using approximately 20,000 words per ny" aboard a yacht in St. Tropez, day compared with the 7,000 uttered by their male counterparts. France, on July 29, where the 3. True; girls are not exposed to the testosterone surge in utero that shrin! urologicai centers for bride wore a skimpy bikini. Elton eommunication. observation and processing of emotion in boys, so girls are better equipped from birth John, Cindy Crawford and other to develop skills that use those parts of the brain. celebrity pals were on hand as 4. False; infants produce pheromones that cause the female brain to produce oxytocin, a hormone that witnesses. They formalized the can create that desire. union when they returned to Los 5. False; the brain shrinks in the last three months of pregnancy but returns to normal by six months after Angeles in a private ceremony at the Beverly Hills courthouse. rives birth. The couple also married 10,000 individuals in 37 countries, women in every culture look and in Nashville, Term., and Rock's I independence more than visual appeal in a mate, hometown, Detroit. rue; after a hug lasting at least 20 seconds, the brain produces oxytocin that turns on the trust re- Anderson has hired famed \nd dulls more critical judgment. celebrity divorce lawyer Neal 8. True: I .dins can extend and intensify the men. >enence after Hersh, whose clients include Kim Basinger, Halle Berry, Drew Bar- :THE SANDSPUR VOL. 113 ISSUE 14 EDITOR: KARINA MC CABE ife&Times [email protected] Deaths Are Part of The Senior Column Rise in Drug Use at Stephanie Hanisak Florida Universities the sandspur good drug prevention programs. Scott Travis But he said the campus deaths This morning I received an will prompt officials to review South Florida Sun-Sentinel e-mail JTom Student Records their efforts to see what can be saying that our class schedules Manuel Larenas wants his strengthened. for the spring semester are now fellow students to stay away Larenas believes such a re posted on Foxlink. Before I from drugs. view is necessary. checked my schedule I thought, So Larenas, a member of "Whether it's more funding what if I do not get the last few Florida Atlantic University's or resources for groups like ours, classes 1 need to graduate. Once "Peer Education Team," was dis I think there definitely needs to 1 cheeked it, my fears were sup- traught when he learned one of be a push for what could be done id because all was assigned his classmates died of an appar to improve things," he said. all the classes that I needed to PHOTO COURTESY OF ROLLINS COLLEGE ARCHIVES ent overdose. FAU police have not said officially be finished with my "We've what drug education at Rollins. This got passed, but the larger of the two attend Rollins and have yet to been very ac "Others deal with the stress killed Phil me thinking about some of the is not until the spring. The for play Trivia at Fiddler's and now tive trying to lips and things that I ty-eighth Annual Winter Park O'Boys seriously need to play in of a heavy college load or bring aware Cardinale. want to do be Sidewalk Art Fes at least one game of Trivia be exams or to escape from ness, and when They are fore 1 gradu tival will be held fore you graduate. Winter Park pressure." a student dies, awaiting ate. My top March 16 - 18, residents of all ages turn out to you feel like ~ Amanda Perez, FAU Stu the results priorities are 2007. The festival play. Win or lose, drinking or of a toxicol securing my features artwork not, Curtis Earth Trivia is fun for you're not do dent on why Ritalin is per ing that good ogy report. future for next from approxi all. Games are held Tuesday at ceived as a "smart^^^^^^^^^ drug." B B u t year and hav mately 285 artists, 8 and 10 p.m. at O'Boys Bar-B-Q of a job," h^^^^^^^^^^_ said. Amanda ing fun. For ^^^^^^^^^ who are selected and Monday thru Friday from 5 Perez, 19, who lived with Cardi most of us, out of a over to 7 p.m, at Fiddler's Green. The deaths Sunday of fresh man Nicole Phillips, 18, and her nale and another roommate in a this is the last 1,400 applicants 7. Attend as many sport Boca Raton apartment for about time were we from around the ing events as possible. One off-campus friend, Richard Car dinal, 19, put a spotlight on what two months, said Phillips was a can get away jfcJI, world. great thing about Rollins is de regular Xanax user and bought with staying spite its tiny size, its athletic de statistics suggest is a stubborn problem on college campuses. the prescription drug from a out until four Spend a day vis partment is among title best. The dealer on campus. iting the local mu Basketball seasons are about to Figures show a decline in a.m. with class at 8 a.m. T de She said Cardinale told stu seums. In Winter Park, there get into full swing, and baseball overall drug use among college cided to compile a list of some dents in Phillips' dormitory the are four museums: the Albin begins in the spring. students nationwide, but there tilings that seniors should do night before they were found Polasek Museum and Sculp 8. Eat at every restaurant are some trouble spots. Cocaine before they graduate. Some are use is up, and in Florida, it's a dead that he and Phillips were serious, some are fun, ture Gardens, the Cornell Fine on Park Avenue. From Luma to problem in college towns such as using a combination of Xanax, but all are worth Arts Center Bosphorous, Park Ave offers nu Gainesville with the University of powdered morphine and alco while adventures. merous dining choices - most of Florida, Tallahassee with Florida hol. She said they were dating Have fun and happy which are delicious. It State University, and Boca Raton and weren't heavy drug users. holidays. seems that new res T with FAU, said Dr. Mark S. Gold, "They w ere good kids. Nine Things taurants are popping who conducts addiction research They're just experimenting," Per Seniors should do up weekly, so be sure for the University of Florida. ez said. "This was a fluke." in Winter Park be- to check them out. Abuse of prescription drugs Hall said more young people fore thev gradu 9. Go BIG on is on the rise among college- are also reporting mixing two or ate; Fox Day. This Fox Day, aged students, said Jim Hall, a more drugs, which dramatically 1. Go on which I am already look researcher at Nova Southeastern increases toxicity and can in the Winter Park ing forward to, I am plan University in crease the chance of death. Boat Mur. Yes, it ning to have as much fun Davie, Fla. He The rea is a little cheesy as possible. 1 think that conducted a "As soon as you think sons for drug and most of us all seniors should. This drug usage abuse vary, he m our is our last Fox Day. Next you're getting the mes study for the said. Some take RCC classes year, when we are in grad sage across, another United Way Ritalin because four years ago, school, traveling Europe, or of Broward drug seems to be loom they view it as but it is a local fa sitting at our desk in a bor PHOTOc County, Fla. ing or there's another a "smart drug" vorite. Boats set sail hourly ing office we will remember ous^, that can help starting at 10 a.m. and end Museum, the " -^LUivs, certain events of our college He said way of misusing drugs them concentrate 4 pm. (312 East Morse Blvd) Charles Hosmer Morse MrM GE careers. Fox Day will most popular drugs that pops up/' likely be one of them, so wheth include tran on their studies. 2. Shop at the Winter Perk seum of American Art, and the Rosemary Dunbar, er you go with the crowd and quilizers such "Others deal Farmers Market. Every Satur Winter Park Historical Associa head to Cocoa or do your own as Xanax, pain Director of Wellness with the stress of day from 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. local tion & Museum. Each museum thing - go big. Make memories killers such a heavy college vendors gather at the old train - its own unique collection Programs at FAU that will last. ^^^^^^^^ load or exams or station. Munch on kettle corn vhibits. as Oxycontin escape from while browsing through local 6. Win a game of Curtis and Pereocet pressure," he said. artwork, fresh produce, Earth Trivia. Those of you who and stimulants such as Ritalin. Drug overdose deaths are and a varietv of other Main- of these drugs are stolen New from family medicine cabinets or rare on college campuses. These mtd Avenue) bought on the street he said. were the first at FAU in four 3. Catch a FAU handled IS drug-re- vcars. But drug and alcohol abuse movie or two at the lated discipline eases in 2005, up create manv other problems that 15th Annual Flc from 33 m 2004 and 11 in educators warn students about, Filr.- hieh Officials say one reason for the \mg flur.s 3>t school, will take place from rise is the campus is becoming losing a scholarship, having un voviuger, serving more students wanted sex or getting arm I . h 24 - April 2, 3 This ten day right out ot high school. Studer. -ic " . that is produced 'We always have had very tion duriiv.. eshman •: bv t'3 - Theater low statistics, but the reality fe and du: will se manv when you have a more r. • that most freshmen take. lent independent population. ,{ really h. r said it's a con- films from around the said K . Hunlv.: 3 reach stude: d. wellness '•As soon as you thir • vear. univr;-'-.o V - W, v ,v . : er Park hosts out and recruiting more TS-voar- other drug seems to IK mis two ivals on olds, and thev are more at i or there's another " Park Avenue. The . -o prest she first one has already dent for student attar. said."Young people are always he believes the unn as way ahead of the game." VOL. 113 ISSUE 14 LlFE&TlMES DEC 4,2006 -THE SANDSPUR BEATING BULLYING and ensured group is prepared. because the night Stephanie Hanisak Once the groups were divided, before some shot the sandspur each group chose what content and killed his step- they wanted to cover and how dad and uncle. A they wanted to execute their ses few weeks later a Throughout the fall semes sions. Dr. Easton required two couple of older kids ter, Dr. Easton's Interpersonal 45 minute teaching sessions at beat him up in the Communication class participat Grand Ave. bathroom. ed in a service learning project at "I learned that there are "Working Grand Ave Elementary School, good kids out there who just need on this project has which is located on Paramore a good role model to follow and given me insight Street. The project aimed to teach they don't have one", said Rene into school life and second graders about bullying, Naranjo, a student in Dr. Easton's the everyday issues which is a common occurrence at class. "It [the project] opened my facing children in schools throughout the country. eyes to something we all try to ig Holden Heights", Students researched, pre- pared, nore." said Kelly Welch, and taught lessons sur Grand Ave Elementary another student in rounding bullying. school is nestled amongst Dr. Easton's class. "Service learning a neighborhood in Each group STEPHANIE HANISAK / The Sandspur BULLY FORTUNE TELLERS: Hanisak volunteered to help create crafts to teach children how to deal helps to ground theo Orlando went about this with bullying. retical concepts and project in different stretches the in class ways. Some found many aspects of this proj learning", said Dr. ect helpful. "I was super-proud Easton, who is of the class when they came up teaching her first with their own no-tolerance bul Arts & Sciences lying pledge, in tieir own words, course. "It also and with very minimal coaxing. extends our They seemed to grasp the idea of classroom and a mutual promise to one another, college into and each member of the class the commu contributed their ideas." nity and of As a whole, the students ten exposes of Dr. Easton's class were very us to peo proud of their work at Grand ple and Ave this semester, and they places we encourage other students to would get involved. not other- ^^^^^^^^^^^ "What surprised me wise have an oppor most about this experience tunity to experience." was that I actually feel like I Dr. Easton randomly di learned something through vided her class into four groups that Sandspu the whole process," said of four or five students: Writhin doesn't receive freshman Trinidad Ser the groups each person was as much positive attention. rano. "At first, I simply signed a specific role. There was Before the students even met mov thought of it as a set of tasks we a student in charge of being the with their teachers at the school, taught ie dips, dis had to get done to get a good contact with the teacher at Grand Dr. Easton's school contact told their class cussions, sports, and singing grade. Later I realized that teach Ave, a student who ran the meet her about something that had a whole, while others di songs. ing these kids was very reward ings, a student who wrote and happened to one of the students. vided their class up into smaller "Kids are perfectly ca ing." posted minutes, a student who One of the second graders, who groups that were more manage pable of setting their own terms was in charge of the in class pre would be involved in the service able. Some of the activities the when it comes to creating social sentation, and a student who learning project, went to school Rollins students used to convey rules for themselves", said Welch, communicated with Dr. Easton one day without their backpack their lessons were art projects, who is doing her senior thesis on online peer harassment and What has been your experience with bullying at Rollins?" Is it a big problem here? rr "How does bullying differ on a college cam^^jg^in grade school? Danika Tanzini the sandspur "Bullying here is not as bad as other schools. My experience is that everyone comes from well-mai -ed families and everyone is polite. This is the friendliest campus I have been on. With grade school bullying/ the threats are less serious but allege people can make a wider variety of comments and do more damage." ~ Barrett Perlman "Bullying doesn't happen much here, al ot physical bullying Jeff Mueller "I have never been bullied. I don't think that anyone in their right mind would try to bully me. 1 b^timidating people on our campus. More bullying happens in high school which is where you should learn to stand up for y someone bully you, it shows a lot about your character." ~ Lianne Forrester T don't have any personal experience but I do know ab< 5 like with the prob d with discrimination. It's differ- ent in elementary school when bullying is about makin Lit in college It's makii peoples beliefs and way of life." *ssica Mi:ijj. "Grade school bullying doesn't really differ from bullying here. It's the same people with tl how the bullying is done might differ." - Leslie Osei "I have not experienced bullying. I believe the majority of people on campus are resp zttul ot one anoth atever pressures that were pres- ent in grade school really don't exist here. But it is present and needs to be address*, immediately in oi preserve the harmony on cam- pus. ~ Stephanie Schmidt "I haven't really experienced any bullying. Once people get into college, they are more mature and it doesn't really happen." - Craig Reichel 'I have seen bullying in terms of peer pressure, but there's not much pushing or shoving around here. The difference between bullying in high J«™.7nH in rollP« is that high school kids can't stand up for themselves as much but in college kids realize that they don t have to put up school anwitd hm it coU«g. In college e «w e ,funderstannderstandd that -sticks and stones will break our bones' but words don't reallrealBy hurt us." - Eric Boucher GRAPHIC COURTESY OF RICK MEASE / Meat Campus VOL. 113 ISSUE 14 THE SANDSPUR -DEC. 4,2006 LlFE&TlMES J pigeons and Hemingway's favor Chelsea Williams ite bar. the sandspur Though my travels are not quite over, I have encountered Only on a chilly Novem enough of Italy to conclude that ber evening could one stand in Venice is unique in its subtle solitary reflection atop the Rialto magnificence. Granted, it cannot Bridge, squinting through the compete with the tremendous fog at a hauntingly endless row history and pace of Rome or the of perfectly dilapidated windows notorious passions of Florence, lining the Grand Canal. The tour but its beauty lies in the fact that ists, once a ubiquitous flow of it does not try. Studying on the noise and flashing cameras, have miniscule island of San Servolo, cleared out of Venice in anticipa a short boat ride away from St. tion of the "acqua alta" season Mark's, I am far enough removed and left tranquility in their wake. from the rhythms of Venice to be This is the city of my dreams, the stirred by the sweet soundtrack one that has become so much of mandolin players every time more than home to overzealous I arrive at the boat dock. Real izing that I only have four more weeks in which CHELSEA WILLIAMS / The Sandspur to soak up every they bring to the same squares cultural diversity as much as the because of these doubts that it serene moment, and canals. This weekend, I everyday charms of Venice when has turned into more than a mere I have foregone watched the Christmas markets I have to leave VIU. experience. I have unveiled parts the opportunity to being set up with a German, Before studying of myself that once hid comfort ride the vaporetto which sparked a conversation abroad, I ably beneath the person I thought all over the city, about our different holiday tradi I was before being introduced to instead opting tions. A few days the heart of Italy and its people. to trek in circles, ago, I went Leaving familiarity behind, I crossing the Aca- to study came to Venice poised for adven demia Bridge and at a newly ture. Having triumphed over cutting through discovered homesickness and the confu St. Mark's Square coffee bar sion of public transportation more times than is with an Is systems, I have discovered that necessary. raeli, and I don't need such a fantasy set Most- of the ended up ting in order to feel as alive time, I take off on swapping our as I have these three months. tours of Venice different im The same sensory details that alone, preferring pressions of create unnecessary preoccu- to lose myself both the attractive ^ pation also have the power ul literally and emo Italian guys at 5an dents if they talk about and agree me what time to come in when dent wants to go out and social a family night out, inform the I'm at school. I make my own ize with friends," she says. student. The same applies to the Cassandra Spratling on rules, curfews and plans for the holidays. rules. I'm an adult.' Hellman says students and student. If there are parties or ac detroitfree press And the sooner the better. "I said, 'Yes, you may be an parents sometimes discover after tivities you're looking forward to WThile home during a break Curfews are the top concern, adult by age. But as long as I'm time apart that they think differ attending, let your parents know from North Carolina A&T, where say parents, students and college paying the bills, you're half an ently now. as soon as possible. Coordinating she's a sophomore, Rickelle officials. adult.'" "A student from a homo schedules is especially helpful Winton casually mentioned to "When I was in high school Rickelle laughs recalling the geneous background comes to when students also have to split her mom that she was having a my curfew was 1 a.m.," says Ra conversation. "I guess my excuse a place like MSU where they're time between two households, as friend over. chel. "When I come home from wasn't cutting it," says Rickelle, exposed to all kinds of different in cases of divorce. They planned to watch TV in college, she extended it to 2 who's majoring in chemical engi people and points of view and Be understanding: Parents Rickelle's bedroom. a.m." neering. then they go home and dad tells should understand that the stu "No way," said her mom. Janice Kay says she under Brittany Mae Zito, 20, a a joke that suddenly isn't funny dent has become accustomed Rickelle's friend is a guy. stands the frustration, but she Michigan State University junior, anymore," Hellman says. "The to a certain amount of freedom; "I told her I didn't think that needs the peace of mind. "We says students will have a better student may not be as willing to students should understand that was fair because I have boys talked about it and I told her time at home if they try to look at laugh. But do they confront their parents' need to know is rooted in my room in my dorm," says that when she stays with me, she the situation from their parents' dad?" in concern, not nosiness. Parents Rickelle, who attends the college needs to let me know where she point of view. "Parents have to realize that have a reasonable expectation to in Greensboro, N.C. is and when she'll be home. If "It's really not that big a prob sometimes the college student know where you're going, when Dorm's one thing; home's an she's not going to make it home lem," says Zito, a pre-med major who comes home is probably a and with whom, and approxi other, her mother, Doreen Odom by that time, she just needs to from Clinton Township, Mich., little bit different from the stu mately when you're returning. of Detroit, told her. call and let me know," says Kay, who lives in her own apartment. dent that left home in August," Be real about expectations: Parents and their children a speech-language pathologist "They usually want me home by she says. Parents should not expect stu home for the holidays are bound with the Detroit Public Schools. 2, but if I call they're OK." Students say they appreciate dents to automatically resume to have similar discussions as "I went away to school too, so I Curfew is not the only con their parents, even if they don't the practices that guided their college students accustomed to understand what it's like to be cern, says Cindy Hellman, assis always agree with them. behavior before they left home. living by their own rules return away at school and have freedom tant director of residence life at "I do remember getting into Remind them, for example, if you home to live by their parents' and come home and have rules." Michigan State University. arguments with my parents be expect to be called if they'll be late rules over the winter break. Doreen Odom who is in her Hellman says when students cause I wanted to have more free or if the evening's plans change "At school, you could come 40s and an administrator at a return to school, she and other dom to come ana go as I pleased, midstream. Students should not home at 4 o'clock in the morn community heath center, doesn't staff often hear complaints about but in hindsight, it makes sense expect to live life at home the ing and she'd have no idea," says set a curfew, preferring to let the living at home again. that my parents show their wor way they live at school. Rachel Kay, 19, a University of occasion dictate the time Rickelle "It's everything from how ries," Rachel Kay says. "After all, Make adjustments: Do not Michigan sophomore, referring should be home. But she says she late they can stay out to how late they are parents. They are here to assume a student who sleeps to her mother, Janice Kay, 50, of does expect Rickelle to tell her they can sleep in in the morn worry about us." late is lazy. Often students have West Bloomfield, Mich. "It is a where she's going, with whom ings," Hellman says. Communicate: Agree upon been up late studying for exams frustrating thing when you're and what time she'll be home — The other area of disagree rules, curfews and schedules. or completing papers before re used to being on your own, but something Rickelle forgot when ment centers on how the student Plan: Discuss plans for the turning home for the holidays. it's understandable because she's she first returned home last year. spends his or her time. holidays as far in advance as pos Students shouldn't, however, use my mom and she worries." "When I asked her what time "The family expects they'll sible. If there are events parents home solely as a place for sleep The holiday season will be a she'd be home, she said, 'Why? be home every night for dinner want the student to participate ing. Plan to spend some waking happier time for parents and stu Why do you need to know?' And and watching TV with their little in, such as a religious service, hours with the family. then she told me, 'Nobody tells brother after dinner and the stu a visit to the grandparents or I 1/SVJ-M u. ; — iX_ ^ THE SANDSPUR VOL. 113 ISSUE 14 DinioricB EDITOR: LARA BUESO o [email protected] D>read the schmooze? AAFnd the nrunQlFng'P Get over Ft and learn the gFft of gab. Don the BY ERIN WADE Also, 3. BE VAGUE. If you don't know the person is a responsibility on you to get something out of The Dallas Morning News if we take well or haven't seen them in a while, don't the conversation. "Some people may have dis more of a assume they are still working for a specific com tracting mannerisms, or be all over the board, or "Hi there, how are you burden of com pany or they are still married, etc. Instead of be really boring," he says. "But... I always try to doing?" munication upon our "How's the wife?" maybe ask "How's the fami find something thafs usable. If you walk away "Great, thanks, how are you?" selves, it puts us more in ly?" Or instead of "How's the job at the newspa from them without understanding, thafs as much "Just fine, thank you — uh, and you?" control of the situation. per?" ask "Whafs been going on with work?" your fault as it was the speaker's." Ugh. Pause. Uncomfortable silence. Crickets. "I always used to hope that someone else Downward glance. Twiddling thumbs. Rising would come up with something to talk about, A. AVOID CONFLICT. "IVe done a little bit S. TELL A STORY. While Peters encourages blood pressure. Now what? of reading on communication and happiness, and small talkers to do a lot of listening, inevitably but that's unfair," Fine says. "You have to someone is going to ask you a question. Why does small talk have to be such a big take the burden of making everyone else feel one of the things I often come across, where peo cause of stress? ple get into trouble, is when they insist on being "Don't just say, 'I had a great day.'Tell them comfortable. If someone asks you how you a story" he says. "People love stories, be it While some may be gifted with the ability to are doing and you say 'Fine,' that's not right," Erkel says. "About 99 percent of the time, gab, many more feel uncomfortable with small being right doesn't really matter. If someone says something that happened at work or with the enough. You have to give them something to a car is a nice shade of blue, but it doesn't look family. Ifs more interesting than facts or state talk, mingling, networking, "schmoozing," what work with." have you, be it at work, a party, the gym or the blue, there's absolutely no reason to be right It's ments." Ifs also a great way for people to bar. But there are ways to keep the conversation Here are 10 more tips from the experts on better not to take a position. Be agreeable." remember you. "I can run into someone I met 10 going without feeling phony or betraying your how to conquer small talk and actually learn to years ago who wont remember my name, but enjoy it. 5. YOU DON'T HAVE TO SPILL YOOR they'll remember the story." personality. GUTS. If you're a private person, that's OK. Debra Fine is a former engineer who is now a t. ASK QUESTIONS. Ed Peters of 4Profit You can still engage in small talk and keep your 9. WATCH YOUR BODY LANGUAGE. professional speaker and author of "The Fine Art Institute in Arlington, Texas, has been a profes private life just that Erkel says. "You have a pri Uncross those arms. Look them straight in the of Small Talk" (Hyperion, 20O5), Irving in sional speaker for about 15 years. "When talking vate life and a social life," he says. "Small talk eye. "Your body language will betray you if it Colorado. She says small talk didn't come natu to someone one-on-one, you have one minute to doesn't mean that you're opening up your per doesn't match your words," Erkel says. rally to her either. "1 honestly had no clue how find out everything about them. You have the rest sonal life. You're just navigating and socializing Peters also says that too much movement can these people did this. My philosophy was that, if of your life to tell them about you," he says. "We through any given day." distract the listener from what you are trying to it didnt come naturally, then you just didn't do immediately think that we have to do all the talk say. "Gestures and movements should have it But now I know you can leam it," ing. But let the other person talk, or you may 6. FOCUS. Ifs OK not to talk to everyone. If meaning," he adds. "Step forward to make a So why is small talk so difficult? Fine says never have a chance later down the road to tell you get a good conversation going, then run with point or step back and open your arms when ifs because the less gregarious of us are too self- them about you." it and build that relationship. "In my experience you expect someone to react" concerned and only worried about our own com ifs been much more valuable to have a good fort level. 2. KEEP rr SIMPLE. The most basic thing conversation with one person in a limited amount 10. PRACT-CE. "If somebody's bashful or not "Most of us are afraid of rejection," Fine to do is keep things simple," says David Erkel, a of time versus trying to talk to 20 or 30 people," tremendously comfortable with small talk, make says. "But you have to take the risk of talking to Dallas financial planner and member of Erkel says. it a project or personal goal to improve," Erkel someone new. They may be in a bad mood or Toastmasters. "Where are you from? What are says. "Continue to experiment with waiters, getting sued or something, but it's up to you to your plans for the weekend? Stay away from 7. LEARN TO LISTEN. Some people may clerks in stores, etc Set a goal to open up the take the risk." tricky topics." not be the best talkers, and Peters says that there door to conversation." D>o these sound familfafP THE INTERRUPTER THE LOW TALKER IE CLOSE TALKER THE NOTA: TALKER Signature trait: They finish Signature trait: Are they Signature trait: You find Signature trait: You can see Signature trait: The person your sentences or try to one- even there? Hello? This per yourself nodding to nothing in their teeth — and smell their Signature trait They are either breath. talking about someone behind who won't let you get a word up you before you're done son won't hold up his or her particular. their back or using racial slurs, in edgewise. with your story. end of the conversation. How to deal: "Ask the person How to deal: "Reposition How to deal: "If ifs a person How to deal: "In a social set your body and stand with and similar offensive speech. How to deal: Just nod happi to speak up," says author, life Ybu don't want to be caught you talk regularly with, you ting, you don't need to stay coach and columnist Harriette your shoulder near the per ly until you can get away. At talking to these people! least you get a break from need to train them on how to and try to talk to them," Cole Cole. "It would be ruder to son " Cole says. This creates How to deal: This depends talk to you," Cole says. "Say, says. The person may be dis stand and presumably talk to a bit of distance. Also, speak talking for a while. Excusing on your level of risk," Cole yourself to the restroom is 'Just a moment I'd like to tracted, or having a bad day, someone who expects a up. If you speak louder, the says. "If ifs really offensive, complete my thought" but you dont need to subject response from you. Ifs far other person will usually often the perfect getaway — say, I'm sorry, this topic makes unless, of course, they decide yourself to that Just say, 'Ifs kinder to let them know you back up." me uncomfortabte.'Try to per can't understand them." to follow you there. been nice talking to you,' and sonalize it and not attack the move on." person. But I always believe in accountability, so I think ifs better to say something." SMALLTALK MCCLATCH Y-TRIBU N E ,„„„„ , , .„.„„„ ,„„„„.„„„.„,.,„, „„ --• ,,,111,11.1.111 ".". ammmmmnmm ,.m„,.i,,i mmmmmm I,M„I,„.„.,,I.„I,,II„„,I,„ "'»<•" imi„i„»„i», i.mni.ni.i .__— mi»,i,m, «nunramuiI«»™n,MM»«n»»^^ DISCLAIMER- THE VIEWS EXPRESSED WITHIN THE OPINIONS SECTION ARE ENTIRELY THE OPINIONS OF THE INDIVIDUAL AUTHORS, AND DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT THE VIEWS OF THE SANDSPUR STAFF OR ROLLINS COLLEGE. 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RYAN WALLS Managing Editor Advisor THE SANDSPUR -DEC 4,2006 OPINIONS VOL. 113 ISSUE 14 Hilary Clinton Could Run and Win dismissed as "a pleasant man 2008, in terms of mapping the ocratic Party. (He might have a A College Girl Named Joe By Dick Polman without any important ground games in those crucial few insights into how she can 2KAUSEISTAYS? W ALL MCT Campus qualifications for the office." states. carry crucial Ohio _ which he Nl&tfT $TVPYIH£, m? FINISHING He was referring to future 2. The '06 elections won twice.) landslide winner Franklin D. can be called the "revolt of the Here's another quote: WHAT'S REALLY WPORTARTi We hold these truths to be Roosevelt. angry middle." Independent "She won't get a single vote self-evident: The sky is blue, Therefore, in the spirit centrist voters swung heavily from those whose minds were the grass is green, and Hillary of contrarianism, here are four Democratic _ and those voters made up against her in the '90s. Clinton can't win a presiden reasons Hillary Clinton actu may well be most receptive to But from everyone else, those tial election. ally might be well-positioned Clinton, who has been chart years are either remembered Indeed, the latter is so for an '08 victory: ing a moderate course during fondly or not remembered at embedded in the current con 1. The rap on Clin her Senate stint. Regarding the all, and trying to tag her with ventional wisdom that even ton, even among her fans, is war in Iraq, swing voters are misbehavior more than a de Clinton devotees consider that she couldn't possibly win generally focused on the Bush cade old would be a political her potential candidacy to be a single state beyond the 20 administration's currently in calamity for her opponents." foredoomed. Which is why Kerry captured two years ago. competent execution, not on So says John Podhoretz, ex- so many Democrats are latch But now the national map has the war-authorization votes on Reagan speechwriter and a I'VE SOT TO LEARN TO 6ET ing onto Barack Obama, de opened up, courtesy of the '06 2002; Clinton today is focused regular conservative commen spite the fact that he has never elections, thereby potentially on the poor execution, not on tator on Fox News, who dis been exposed to the withering giving her a wider playing explaining or apologizing for misses the Hillary-can't-win crossfire of national combat; field. Seemingly impregnable her affirmative war-authori argument as "delusion." why others are yearning for red states tilted blue this year: zation vote in 2002. The latter 4. Her gender might Al Gore to lose his paunch Ohio, Missouri, Virginia, Col may be important to the liberal well be an asset, contrary to the and fight anew; and why still orado, Arizona. If those states blogosphere (which would ul notion that Americans aren't others are talking up John Ed stay in play two years hence, timately back her against a Re poised to elect a woman, much wards' cute-guy charisma, Bill Clinton would have more publican opponent anyway), less one of the Democratic Richardson's Clinton-era cre ways to build on Kerry's 252 but centrist voters couldn't variety. She is dismissed in %$k^M~ dentials, Evan Bayh's Hoosier electoral votes and reach the care less. some circles as an "ice queen," centrism, John Kerry's comic magic 270. These voters would which implies that voters wish timing ... OK, everyone except Granted, the '06 results also like to see more biparti to see female politicians ex by Aaron Warner that last guy- aren't automatically transfer sanship in Washington. Clin uding warmth, as opposed to But the problem with able to '08; even though '06 ton has demonstrated bipar Clinton's allegedly cold calcu 1% ALWAYS LATE conventional wisdom is that swing voters in red states re tisanship by partnering on a lation. FOR OJ&S 9FCAUSFIHAVE it's often dead wrong. buked President Bush for Iraq range of issues with a gamut of As for the "ice queen" IQ&^m COFFEE. In 1979, it was widely and the GOP Congress for its Senate Republicans, including label, tell it to rural Republican assumed that a movement con sleaze, this doesn't mean they Rick Santorum, Sam Brown- voters in upstate New York, servative, a former B-movie are poised to go Democratic back, Bill Frist, and Lindsey whom she has won over in actor who had co-starred with in a presidential race. But Graham. As Graham himself countless personal meetings. a chimpanzee, could never get clearly, the GOP "brand" has remarked earlier this month, This month, in her landslide elected to the White House; been somewhat devalued, to "She has the power to change re-election win, she captured one year later, it happened. the point where more voters minds. Those who stereotype upstate counties that never As recently as the summer of might well view Clinton with her don't know what they're vote for a Democrat. 2003, it was widely assumed a more open mind. talking about." True, it can be argued that Netroots darling Howard In fact, a post-election 3. Another rap on Clin-' that she'd have scant opportu Dean had a lock on the Demo Newsweek poll reports that 53 ton is that she's too polarizing, nities, in a far-flung presiden cratic nomination; six months percent of Americans now say and that the GOP message ma tial campaign, to practice per later, he flamed out. there's a chance they would chine will hum accordingly, sonal charm in small meetings, But my favorite ver vote for her (a hike from previ resurrecting memories of past and that, indeed, she seems dict was rendered back in 1932, ous polls). And it's important scandals. But that bit of con chillier on television, which is Letter to when the esteemed Washing to remember that Democratic ventional wisdom ignores the where most Americans would ton pundit Walter Lippmann governors were just elected fact that those scandals are so see her. But here's the bottom the Editor gave his thumbs-down to a in Ohio and Colorado; they 10 years ago. Most of the lurid line: the '08 election will be Democratic aspirant whom he will be crucially important in stuff that would be thrown at about choosing the next leader Clinton in 2008 has been thor in the global war on terror. In oughly hashed out already. that political environment, it's Yes, there are surely preferable that a woman ex The Sandspur's Nov. 20 voters still incensed by White ude toughness, not warmth. publication of the doctored water and Monica, but those And Clinton has already met Hitler photo undermines the folks are generally going to that image test, because in credibility of the newspaper vote Republican anyway. a national poll last summer, and Rollins College, displaying Let's also remember that vot 68 percent of Americans de a disturbing lack of sensitivity ers under age 30 _ 55 percent scribed Clinton as a strong to ward, racism and of discern of whom voted for Kerry two leader. ment about what constitutes years ago, and 60 percent of All told, what matters appropriate news coverage. whom voted for Democratic most is that her foes don't buy The Sandspur had a very im congressional candidates this the conventional wisdom. As portant news story - and blew month _ probably dismiss former Clinton strategist Dick it by relegating it to the shad the '90s as ancient history. To Morris, who thinks that she ows of a photographic prank. quote the novelist L. P. Hart would score big with normal My hope is this irresponsibile ley, "the past is a foreign coun ly GOP-leaning white women, incident will yield disciplinary try; they do things differently now contends that "the threat consequences and, additional there." of a Hillary Clinton victory ly, that The Sandspur staff will As for Clinton's ras is real and present." Consid decide to issue an apology in cally husband, it's true that ering that Morris now leans the next issue. she would be badly hurt if he rightward, and that he once again gets caught acting like speculated on radio that Clin - Robbie, a bad boy. But, absent that, ton was a closet lesbian, his A concerned student he also happens to be a major bullish assessment of her '08 fund-raising asset, as well as prospects is perhaps the high the best strategist in the Dem est compliment of all. :THE SANDSPUR: VOL. 113 ISSUE 14 6oorU EDITOR: SAMANTHA MARSH [email protected] It's Magic: The Magic are 11-4 and Lead Eastern Conference instead of college standout Emeka forced to trade Steve Francis to Wesibrod had made many The Magic's effective Juan Bernal Okafor. the New York Knicks at the trade controversial moves, but many Princeton offensive set, the the sandspur That decision has proved deadline. The Magic rallied to moves that he made helped the underrated point guard combo, It seems like an eternity to be great so far with Howard win 16 of their final 22 games and Magic suddenly catapult to the Dwight Howard, Grant Hill's when the Orlando Magic since turning into one of the^Jeague's have used that end of the season top of the Western Conference health and the fourth best defense most physical big men, and he the Orlando Magic last made the standings. in the NBA have lead the Magic's has averaged 16.7 points and 13.7 playoffs back in the 2002-2003 Prior to ascension into the top of the rebounds this season. He also has season. It seems like billions of the 2004-2005, Eastern Conference. been one of the top rebounders years have passed since the Magic he signed If Hill's ankle stays healthy in the league throughout his first made the Finals back in 1995, only sharpshooter and the Magic continue their two seasons in the league. to get swept by the Rockets 4-0. H e d o effective play, it's not a long shot After the selection of Ever since their near Turkoglu to to say that they may unseat the Howard, the Magic traded their apocalyptic upset of the Detroit a 6 year, $39 Miami Heat as the defending best player and fan favorite Tracy Pistons (who would go on to million deal. Southeast Division cnampions. McGrady who was upset with the win the NBA Finals the next He drafted Furthermore, 14agic first direction in which the franchise season), the Magic have endured Howard, re round pick J.J Recick's back was headed. In exchange the numerous enigmatic players hired Brian is slowly healing back to full Magic received Steve Francis, (Steve Francis and Cuttino Hill as head strength, and the more minutes Cuttino Mobley and Kelvin Cato. coach and Mobley), an unfortunate amount he gets, the better the chance The 2004-2005 season got cleared many of injuries (Grant Hill, who has that he can further improve the off to a great start for the Magic. McGrady's played 135 in six seasons since he Magic's .500 field goal percentage They opened the season 10-4 and 7 year, $85 which is tops in the league. He arrived in Orlando) and a lineup were one of the best teams in the million off the will also help improve the Magic's full of busted draft picks (Fran Eastern Conference. But then books. 21st ranked attendance rate by Vasquez, Reece Gaines, Jeryl things started to go downhill attracting many fans of the female Sasser and Ryan Humphrey). H e from there. also drafted variety if he improves his play. After their . collapse in the Mobley was traded to the J a m e e r It's hard to remember the 2003 playoffs, in which they blew Sacramento Kings for Doug Nelson, who last time that anyone was so a 3-1 lead to the Detroit Pistons, Christie. Christie would last the is quietly excited about the Magic. They the Magic endured their second Courtesy of MCT Campus rest of the season with the Magic, emerging as have two fan-favorites in Arroyo worst season in franchise history Air Time: Dwight Howard grabs a one-handed dunk but would then spiral out of the one of the top and Redick, provide an exciting going 21-61. After that season, during a game against the 78ers. Howard was the league the next season. Mobley's point guards brand of basketball and they are they won the NBA Draft Lottery number one draft pick for the Orlando Magic in 2004. best friend Steve Francis seemed in the Eastern winning. which gave them the right to to let that affect his play the rest of Conference. Winning is a word Magic select #1 in the 2004 draft. the season, and the Magic ended surge to win 11 of their first 15 His backup Carlos Arroyo is fans haven't been exposed to in a They made one of the up finishing 36-46 costing Coach this season. having one of his best seasons as long time. Let's hope that Magic toughest decisions they ever had Johnny Davis his job. After drafting Vazquez with a pro, and fans are also flocking to basketball will let Orlando have to make as a franchise and drafted In 2005-2006, the Magic were the 11th pick, GM John Wesibrod the TD Waterhouse because of his something to be excited about. Dwight Howard with the #1 pick vastly underachieving and were resigned. By trading McGrady, Puerto-Rican heritage. Who Will The Ohio St. Buckeyes CLASSIFIEDS HELP WANTED MONEY FOR COLLEGE Face In the Big Showdown? The U.S. Army is currently and battle the Buckeyes for a be a contender along with Notre interesting in the BCS between offering several sizable Benji Zwain national championship. Dame and Michigan. Michigan, Notre Dame, and enlistment bonuses of up to the sandspur However, if USC loses to So, the only sure thing about Florida. $40,000. 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THE SANDSPUR -DEC 4,2006 SPORTS VOL. 113 ISSUE 14 Trojans Triumphant Against Notre Dame Irish in rushing with 74 yards, playDlavsthrouehtheairs through the air.. Quartequarter was auiequiett^ until QuinQuinn At this point, the gamgame Irish in rushing with 74 ya and he is not even known for his Juan Bernal The Fighting Irish though brought back Notre Dame within was practically over as Notre mobility (most of the yards came the sandspur did cut the lead to 14-3 at the 11 with a key fourth down Dame swapped insignificant conversion from the two yard- touchdowns with USC later off of one big run). In the past weekend of end of the first quarter, hoping to climb back in the game slowly line; it was a pass to wide receiver in the fourth. Still, Quinn With USC's convincing win college football, some crazy performed fairly well in the over the #5 team in the nation, upsets took place. Nobody could but surely. USC would not make Rhema McKnight with 1:57 it easy, however, as they marched remaining in the third. game, completing 22 of 45 passes they have jumped Michigan in have ever predicted that South for 274, two touchdowns, and no the BCS polls as the #2 team. If Florida, a team that has not been down the field on their next USC broke the game possession which was capped off open in the fourth, scoring ten interceptions, though he would they take care of business next publicized all year, would upset have had more if it were not week against UCLA in their final #7 (BCS ranked) West Virginia by a one yard quarterback sneak unanswered points on a filed for a few dropped balls by his regular season match-up, they 24-19, holding the dynamic duo by John David Booty to start off goal and a 43 yard touchdown receivers. will get to play Ohio St. in the of quarterback Pat White and the second quarter. catch by the freakish Dwayne However, credit USC's run National Championship game running back Steve Slaton to just With the score now 21-3, Jarrett. Jarrett showed a good defense, as they only allowed 56 in Glendale, Arizona. For all the 60 yards rushing. Notre Dame put together a little case of both strength and speed run of their own, converting on the play, breaking a tackle and yards rushing to Notre Dame's football fans out there, and even Then there was the upset a blocked punt into a seven outrunning members of the Notre starting^tailback Darius Walker. the non-followers, this would be a of Texas A& M knocking off yard touchdown pass from the In fact, it was Quinn who led the thriller to watch. #13 Texas, but that is a bit more Dame secondary to the end zone. Heisman-candidate quarterback explainable because the teams Brady Quinn to wide receiver are bitter rivals, and anything Marcus Freeman. is bound to happen in a rivalry game. In addition, the #10 LSU Booty, who finished the Tigers earned a solid road victory day 17 of 28 for a respectable over #6 Arkansas, jumping five 265 yards passing with four spots in the BCS this week. touchdowns (3 pass, 1 rush) and two interceptions, went through However, the biggest news a second quarter slump in which from last week's games was he threw both of his interceptions #3 Southern California's 44-24 back to back. So, at the end of pounding over the #5 Notre Dame the first half, Notre Dame had Fighting Irish. There was no luck momentum with the game still in for the Irish last week, as their contention at 21-10, USC. defense was unable to control USC's explosive offense. The second half was miserable for Notre Dame, but a USC got off to a quick start statement to the BCS voters for at home in the Coliseum, scoring USC. On the opening drive of touchdowns on each of their first the third quarter, USC once again two possessions, both to wide controlled the line of scrimmage, receiver Dwayne Jarrett, who tediously marcliing down the field finished the game with seven and scoring on a two yard run by receptions for 132 yards and three tailback Chauncey Washington, scores. That was pretty much the and pushing their lead up to 18, story for Notre Dame throughout at 28-10. the game: their fragile pass The remainder of the third Courtesy of MCT Campus defense could not contain the big Facemask; Notre Dame's Tom Zbikowski is charged with a f acemask penalty trying to tackle Chauncey Washington Jr. of USC. Despite such efforts, fifth ranked Notre Dame lost to Southern California. MvSpace Becomes A New Frontier For Recruiting: him lure running back Noel Leach, however, said he has Trae Thompson Devine of North Fort Myers, Fla., nothing to do with his page, nor MCT Campus considered one of the nation's does Bowden, according to a Nov. best at the position. Tray Allen has heard from 23 article in The Florida Times- "That's amazing," said the Texas Longhorns, but it hasn't Union. University of Houston senior been around town or at games. Leach, who first saw his quarterback Kevin Kolb, a former It's been on his MySpace MySpace page six months player at Stephenville. "Every page. ago, said he isn't concerned as angle is getting worked, and it's "There's not been any long as whoever runs the site going to continue to escalate." coaches, but a lot of fans," said doesn't do anything abusive the senior offensive lineman The NCAA has no specific or say something he disagrees from South Grand Prairie, who rules regarding MySpace, with. Getting to know a recruit has committed to Texas. 'Teople but has rules about improper personally is paramount, but contact me asking stuff like, "How contact between recruits and Leach didn't rule out MySpace as do you weigh this much? How "representatives of an institution's a recruiting tool. did you get your footwork?' " athletic interests." That led the "The guy down the road might Kentucky men's basketball team to The popular site that allows have the ability to BlackBerry, and report secondary rules violations people to have their own Web you have to be able to do that, in July after fans contacted a pages could be the newest tool too," Leach said. "You have to do potential recruit on his MySpace in college football recruiting. both hand in hand. You've got to page. Recruits and coaches have get to know the guy, but that will pages, but problems arise with "That's the one thing that's the help." truthfulness and the inability to scary part," said Jeremy Crabtree, Many coaches say they know monitor contact. national recruiting editor for little about MySpace and barely Starting a MySpace page Rivals.com. "No one knows know how to use a computer, is free and simply requires if there's some illegal contact but also say they're not surprised registration. People then can going on. Even though people on that it is used in recruiting. design their own pages, leave MySpace are supposed to be who Crabtree said there have been comments on other pages and they are, I guarantee there are 500 more instances of recruits posting send e-mails to others. pages daiming to be Vince Young. comments on pages of college You don't know who anybody is Some proniinent recruits players whom they met on official in these things, and it's scary that in Texas often hear from fans. visits, which allows them to there could be communication Hempstead receiver Terrence continue building a relationship. between recruits and guys who Toliver, a member of the Star- "We see that after a are college students, donors or Telegram Elite 11, has two school wins a big game, a recruit boosters." comments on his MySpace page will post a message on a (college urging him to attend Nebraska. Besides recruits, there are player's) Web site," Crabtree said. Texarkana, Texas, quarterback MySpace pages for coaches, "These kids' MySpace pages are up Ryan Mallett, another Elite 11 including Texas Tech's Mike to date, and it's without having to member who has committed Leach, Ohio State's Jim Tressel and keep track of calls, or worry about to Michigan, has numerous Horida State's Bobby Bowden. The losing cellphone numbers. It's just comments displayed from pages have details, such as pirates like a social networking vehicle. It Wolverines fans with good being among Leach's interests would be silly for a coach not to wishes, images of T-shirts with (an actual hobby), and Bowden utilize this." his name and requests to have sterting "each day by reading the Bible before breakfast."