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THE OLDEST COLLEG2GE NEWSPAPER IN FLORIDA *^ SERIALS OCTOBER 8, 2004 FOUNDED IN 1894 WWW/IHLSANDSH R.OJU, Holt News Student Spotlight Crossword Mania Televised Debate History Read about the amazing life The Sandspur introduces its brand new Sure we have debates now, and accomplishments of element... a crossword puzzle. Try your but where did the concept Josh Englert, a Holt Music hand at our challenging trivia game and start and how have tele­ student. look for the answers in next week's issue. vised debates changed over time? page 5 page 12 page 6 One Down Bush and Kerry go head to Asian American Student Association head at the first of three presidential debates. Celebrates Mid-Autumn Festival • The Mid- and karate demonstrations. A traditional Lion Dance by Autumn Festival guest performers opened the brings Asian festival. The Lion Dance is an important cultural aspect *'I believe in "1 believe I'm enrichment to in Chinese history. It dates being strong and going to win, resolute and because tire Rollins College. back as far as two thousand years, and is believed to determined. And American people by Erika Batey drive away evil and bring I wiR hunt down knrnv I know asst. news editor and kill the ter­ how to lead. I've good luck and prosperity. rorists, wherever shown the On Thursday September Following the Lion they are. But we American people 30, the Asian American Dance, Vice-President Sean also have to be I knmv how to Student Association (AASA) Graham ('06) and Joanna smart. And lead. 1 under- held their second annual cel­ Leung ('05) explained some smart means not StW'Ut ebration for the Mid- of the legends and history diverting your in tlus country Autumn Festival on campus. surrounding the important i attention front doesn't agree The traditional festival takes festival. Particularly charac­ the real war on with the deci- place every year on the fif­ teristic of the festival are the tenor in sums.I've. made. teenth day of the eighth popular moon cakes. Afghanistan And I made month, and celebrates the The legend states that against Osama some Untgh dcci- harvest. the history of the moon bin Laden and sums. But people This year the celebration photo / ERIKA BATEY cakes dates back to the tenth hiking if off to know where I was held in Dave's DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY: The Asian American Student century when the Iraq." staiul." Downunder and included Association invited guest performers to present the traditional Mongolians ruled China. food, music, a DJ, dancers, lion dance. CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 "This president "We're tnaking luis made, I progress. But the regret to say, a front on this war Moore's Slacker Tour Visits UCF colossal error of is more than just judgement. And oni' place..- lhc\ • Moore sparks sons for coming to UCF, also has a lot to do judgement is biggest disaster "We're here as part of a with theaters now ir/uit we look for that could hap- debate and sixty-city tour . . . the being willing to in tixe president pen hi that wc inspires action 'Slacker Uprising Tour.' play documen­ of the United not succeed m We're calling it that because taries." DMAC fol­ States of Iraq. We utll during his UCF 50% of Americans don't vote lowed up asking America." succeed. We ve appearance. and have been called politi­ what Moore's reac­ got a plan to do cal slackers — I'm here to tion to Celsius 4-11. so. And the by Issac Stolzenbach embrace the slackers and ask After explaining to had one main reason opinions editor them to give voting a chance Moore that* it was a pasition, one con­ we'll succeed ts evert if it's just this once." right-wing-perspec­ becau.se the Michael Moore, film­ sistent position maker and media-hound, The barrage of questions tive documentary [<»i Iraq]: Tliat Iraqis want tobc stopped at the University of quickly ensued after Moore's about him, he Saddam Hussein free." Central Florida on Saturday opening statements. One replied with laugh­ was a tin cat, representative from DMAC ter, "There are prob­ there was a right October 2 in his sixty city (Downtown Media Arts ably half a dozen way to disarm "Hie onh tiling tour, in an effort to get documentaries him and the consistent al\mt "slackers" to vote. Center) asked Moore what being made about way, and my opponent's Moore strolled into the he thought of the various presides it position is that press conference about a political documentaries that me right now. Its the uromr he's been inco)r- half-hour late with Florida's have been spawned from the like the right-wing sistent. He Third Congressional District recent success of his own has gone nuts and changes fx>si- Congresswoman, Corrine Fahrenheit 9/11. Moore said, 'what's this tions. Ami you Brown. He stated, with a replied, "I'm very honored documentary thing? cannot change frog in his throat, "I hope to play a role. I've always We need to learn it!' photo / PRESSMATERIAL.SE positions in tliis you all can hear my voice thought that documentaries There's Michael industry. . . I've provided war on toror if through this bronchitis, or were a very entertaining Moore Hates Me and / Hate jobs!" The crowd laughed whatever it is I've got." form of cinema and I'm glad Michael Moore; there's a with Moore and started Before any questions were that other people are begin­ whole bunch of movies out shooting their hands in the posed, Moore stated his rea­ ning to pick up on that. It like that. . . it's like a whole FOR FULL DEBA CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 SEE P/ OCTOBER 8, 2004 THE SANDSPUR NEWS Michael Moore's Orlando Appearance CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 was in New York that air for their opportunity to brought tears to a veteran's ask him a question. eyes that was standing next After addressing a few to this reporter. •". . . and he rounds of film questions, said to me, 'I'm sorry Mr. members of the press direct­ Moore. I'm sorry that I was ed questioning to the real so angry at you that day you reason Moore was at the said those things at the event — politics. One Oscars. I was on a ship reporter asked if Moore heading out there and we would make a film address­ were all very angry at you.' I ing Senator John Kerry's stopped him and said don't flaws, should Kerry take the give me any apologizes! Executive office. Moore stat­ Don't apologize to me! It ed, "It's someone else's turn; should be me and the rest of I'm tired. There are certain the American people apolo­ things I'll be looking for gizing to you for sending when Kerry takes office. End you to war over fictitious the war as soon as possible, reasons." provide healthcare for every Moore got the crowd to a American. . ." With the fever-pitch before handing debates still fresh on every­ out clean underwear and one's mind, another reporter photo / ISSAC STOLZENBACH Ramen Noodles to those that asked for Moore's reaction to GATHER ROUND!: Interested students and Central Florida residents gather at UCF to hear would fill-out their voter the debate, Moore replied, Michael Moore speak. registration forms, suddenly "Well, clearly everyone oned their president, while ... that's like asking me what into the room. She then reminding the crowd of agreed that Kerry won the Fox 35 went straight to the I would do right now if that addressed the crowd with a what he was there to do: get debate ... he answered his evening news. The polls wall right there were to sud­ few words of inspiration, people registered to vote. questions clearly and specifi­ reported that Kerry won, but denly turn yellow — it "...they rule like a dictator­ Moore accomplished his cally. Bush... showed up for the story coming from the would freak me out!" ship and we must take our goal as many people lined a 90-minute debate with five networks was that Bush As the press conference country back!" up around the stage to get minutes worth of material. won. came to a close, Moore intro­ Moore and his entourage their underwear and forms. He spoke of 'hard work'~ The next question star­ duced and thanked then moved out to an eager He left a lasting impression this coming from a guy that tled Moore and excited the Congresswoman Connie and sweating crowd mixed on all that attended; whether spends 40% of his time on crowd; a reporter asked Brown for her courage and with euphoric Democrats it was out of anger for the vacation." Moore what his reaction determination in assisting and scowling Republicans; things he said damning the Though Moore felt that would be if President Bush him in his Florida edition of this was evident in the mud­ current administration or everyone believed Kerry gets reelected. Moore shook the "Slackers Uprising dle of signs both praising encouragement for the pos­ won the debate, it was a dif­ and trembled before yelling, Tour." Congresswoman and damning Mr. Moore. sible future if America ferent story on network tele­ "No!" Moore continued after Brown stated that during the Moore gave the same speech adopts a new leader. vision after the debates. Out many broken sentences, discussions over the he gave reporters just min­ Nonetheless, Moore lived up of four networks, three of "How am I going to get that Medicare/Medicaid bill, the utes before, but with much to and occupied his niche them were interviewing thought out of my head Republicans would not greater enthusiasm. He well — bringing light to cur­ Republicans who champi- now?! Don ... Don't say that allow any House Democrats brought up one other point rent issues affecting the that was not addressed in American public and mak­ the prior meeting; he told the ing people think. AIRBRUSH TANNING story of running into a for- mer Navy SEAL while he STAND UP TANNING 3 TURBO TANNING AASA Event ©WAXING CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 festival, presidents of cam­ The rebel leaders of the eth­ pus organizations were noti­ nic Chinese ordered that spe­ fied lanterns would be avail­ cial cakes be made. "Baked able for them to decorate. 501 N. Orlando Ave into each moon cake was a They submitted the finished message with the outline of Winter Park V& lanterns the day of the cere­ JK m m the attack," Leung mony to be judged by a com­ \)#"ml MM MWr*T%W*Ml III M*P I^vI 1 i explained. To commemorate mittee. The criteria included the legend, the moon cakes how well the lantern repre­ (IN THE K-MART ' (first time) are still eaten today. sented the individual organi­ Shopping Center) Students, faculty mem­ zation, how well the lantern bers, and guests were then rn m m «« represented AASA, and how treated to dumplings, spring creative and original the U rolls, pineapple bread, and lantern was. njimited prawn crackers. Following Many organizations, 407.628.tann this, a troupe of dancers per­ such as BSU, LASA, Rollins month formed to a song entitled Dancers, F.O.R.K.S., AMSA, hoi to be combined w/ any other offers) "Paper Lantern Night," and Voices for Women, con­ highlighting one of the tributed lanterns. At the end themes of the evening. of the evening, Rollins Maggie Lee, a student from Dancers received first prize tan310.o uy One Tan the University of Central and won $200. F.O.R.K.S. Florida, was a guest singer received the second prize of Get One for the evening. Finally, a $100. In third place was Km****, group demonstrated karate LASA who received $50. 1 I CC moves and self defense tac­ (any bedj The event successfully tics. drew many students and However, the highlight brought a piece of Asian cul­ of, the evening was the ture to the campus. lanterns. A week before the OCTOBER 8, 2004 NEWS THE SANDSPUR New Anti-Spyware File-Sharing Legislation Combatted • Congress and political affiliation, are out­ legislation would require • The House has the House of raged about spyware. No any program that wants to one thinks spyware should download itself onto your passed a bill Representatives be acceptable." computer to have a notice which may allow are both address­ What exactly is spy- appear on the screen stating ware? In a sense, the name exactly what the program the prosecution of ing the problem of speaks for itself; these pro­ intends to do, and it must file-sharers, spyware on the grams download themselves get the user's permission onto computers and "spy" before collecting any data. prompting criti­ internet. on the users. Once they have The notice must also include cism of extending by Jake Kohlman downloaded themselves a return email address for federal influence. onto your computer without the program's maker as well staff reporter photo / uscode.house.gcv/seal.htm your knowledge and/or con­ as a street address. There are by Chase VanSteenburg staff reporter Hate pop-up ads? sent, they are usually hard to some exceptions to this rule. Association of America Scared of secret programs find and hard to remove. For example, all those In one of the strongest (RIAA) applauded the that track what websites Some spyware is relatively Windows updates that have governmental moves yet House for its proactive you visit and steal your harmless, like the programs to be downloaded all the against file-sharers, the U.S. stance, the bill is certainly passwords? Well you can that enable pop-up ads to time would be exempt, as House of Representatives not without its critics. Some rest easy tonight appear. Other spyware is would other items frequent­ passed a new bill last conservative groups criticize because the United States more dangerous to comput- ly downloaded that would Tuesday opening the possi­ the bill as unnecessarily Congress is fighting the be classified as essential to bility of Federal prosecution extending federal influence good fight on your the operation of the comput­ against top file-sharers and into an issue they believe behalf. mmmmcotmm. er. digital media pirates. should be handled by the MOSPyWARIRgPORTfO. Recently, the House of The proposed penalties Under the new bill, com­ recording industry and the Representatives and the for failing to comply with puter users sharing more court system. HSri Senate have been the legislation vary. A fine of than one thousand files at a Many producers and considering bills that are ME. $11,000 and up would go to time could face jail time, and directors in the movie indus­ designed to protect com­ those who put spyware that people caught recording try are also upset by the fact puter users from enables such relatively movies in theatres could that the bill protects from invasive computer pro­ harmless things as pop-up receive up to three years in prosecution a number of grams that are unknowing­ ads on computers. prison. companies that sell movies ly downloaded onto their Maximum penalties of $3 The bill also instructs after editing out adult con­ computers million would go to more federal agents to take a tent. File sharers and shar­ without their consent or invasive programs, ones that proactive role in warning the ing software companies photo / www.badinhs.org/ new/index.asp knowledge. steal personal information. public about the new legal oppose the bill as well, and The bills under consid­ er users, collecting personal The Senate version of the dangers of file sharing. It are actively lobbying against eration are similar in information and sending it Anti-Spyware ban, known as seems likely that the bill will it. nature and virtually guar- out to other people without the SPY BLOCK Act (for be approved by the Senate, It is yet to be seen what antee that the 108th the computer user's knowl­ Software Principles Yielding which approved a similar impact these opponents will Congress will take action edge or consent. Better Levels of Consumer bill this June. Some details, have on the passage of the this session on "Anti-spy- While the proposed leg­ Knowledge) would include a however, will have to be bill through Senate, but ware" legislation. House islation would not ban provision for jail time of up worked out before President whether or not the bill is Energy and Commerce any specific programs, it to 5 years for programs that Bush signs either bill into passed, the message seems Committee Chairman Joe would target the act of steal personal information law. clear that legislators intend Barton (R-Texas) said in a downloading programs without consent and then While both the Motion to get tougher on file sharers conference call reported on onto a person's computer use that information in Picture Association of in the future. by a number of news sources without their knowledge another federal crime such America (MPAA) and the that "People, regardless of or consent. The proposed as identity theft. Recording Industry Elie Wiesel Foundation Essay Contest

to analyze their own percep­ be written either formally or I The Elie Wiesel tion and thoughts on ethics." in the informal voice. Foundation for There are a variety of However, they should be suggested topics for this between 3,000 and 4,000 Humanity seeks year's contest; however any words. junior and senior topic is acceptable as long as A panel of readers will it deals with ethical issues. judge the essays, and a jury undergraduates The suggested ones are, that includes Elie Wiesel for their sixteenth "How is ethics a source of chooses the final winners. annual national hope, and hope a source of The First Prize winner will ethics? Examine the ethical receive $5,000. The Second essay contest. aspects or implications of a Prize winner will receive major literary work, a film, $2,500. Third Prize will by Erika Batey or a significant piece of art. receive $1,500. There are asst. news editor What is terrorism and what also honorable mention awards of $500 each. The Elie Wiesel is the ethical response to it? The deadline for the Foundation For Humanity is Reflect on the most pro­ essay is December 3, 2004. * announcing its 16th annual found moral dilemma you For more information, essay contest for full-time have encountered, and ana­ including information on undergraduate juniors and lyze what it has taught you previous winning essays, seniors in the United States. about ethics." students can go to: This contest was established No specific format is required. The essay can be photo / www.eliewieselfoundation.org in 1989 to "challenge college www.eliewieselfoundation.org. ELIE WIESEL: In 1986, Elie Wielsel and his wife founded the students to contemplate eth­ biographical, historical, liter­ ary, philosophical/sociologi­ Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity to promote discussion ical issues facing them in and resolution of international ethical situations. today's complex society and cal, or theological, and can OCTOBER 8, 2004 THE SANDSPUR NEWS Bush vs. Kerry The Presidential Debates Begin • On September made him unfit to be a com­ mander-in-chief. Senator 30, the 2004 Kerry responded by saying Election debates the President had lost sight of the goal of capturing began with Osama bin Laden and that President George by taking the US to war in Iraq the President had taken Bush facing off the war on terror in the against Senator wrong direction. President John Kerry. Bush stated that Senator Kerry could not live up to his promise of getting more by Jake Kohlman allies involved; what ally staff reporter would want to join a war The Presidential debate that Senator Kerry has called season kicked off last a "mistake." Thursday, September 30, Further hammering with Republican President home this point, President George W Bush squaring off Bush asked how Senator against Democratic chal­ Kerry, who has not said he lenger Senator John Kerry at would withdraw troops the University of Miami in immediately from Iraq, Coral Gables, FL. The could continue asking US debate, the first of three, cen­ soldiers to fight in a war that Senator Kerry has called tered on foreign policy and photo / KRT homeland security as agreed "the wrong war at the wrong HEAD TO HEAD: Bush and Kerry go head to head in the debates during this extremely impor­ upon by the two candidates time." Senator Kerry tant and crucial presidential election. in a 32-page "memorandum responded by saying that the failing to gather remaining been criticized at times for appeared angry and of understanding" that out­ war in Iraq was a "colossal nuclear material from the being longwinded and not annoyed, shaking his head lines the debate topics and error in judgment" and that old Soviet Union. Senator keeping things to 30-second and scowling frequently in procedures. Jim Lehrer of he would have handled the Kerry said President Bush's sound bites that are easier apparent signs of frustration, PBS, presiding over his 9th Iraq situation in a different plan calls for this to be com- for the media and the public Polls taken the weekend debate in the last four elec­ manner that would not have pleted in 13 years, while to digest. During this after the debate showed tha£; tions, moderated the debate, led to war. Senator Kerry Kerry would do it in four, debate, responses to ques- the public gave the victory to and Lehrer controlled the said that President Bush had President Bush responded tions could only be 2 min- Senator Kerry. A Newsweek flow with insightful ques­ made decisions that resulted by saying that under his utes in length, followed by a poll had 61 percent of view- tions that provoked a sub­ in a lack of manpower in watch, Libya has given up its 90 second response from the ers giving Kerry the advan- stantive discussion from Iraq as well as a coalition of weapons material, and he other candidate to the ques- tage to 19 percent who both candidates. nations that paled in com­ touted the breakup of the tion or to the answer given thought the President won. Conventional wisdom parison to the one assembled A.Q. Khan nuclear weapons by the first candidate. Most online polls done by held that foreign policy by President Bush's father ring as achievements by his Occasional one-minute news organizations had would be President Bush's for. the first Gulf War. administration. He also said exceptions were given at the Kerry coming out on top. strong suit but polls taken President Bush appeared that he had increased spend­ moderator's discretion, in Kerry's victory may have after the debate by the major insulted at the criticism of ing on preventing nuclear which each candidate was altered the Presidential race news organizations had the our allies in England and proliferation by 35% during able to further expand for 30 as well. public declaring Senator Poland, mentioning Poland his administration. seconds on subjects deemed Before the debates Kerry the victor by a wide twice. Senator Kerry also important. Warning lights President Bush enjoyed an margin. Iraq and terror were not charged that President Bush were on each podium indi- 11-point lead in the As might have been the only topics of conversa­ let North Korea get nuclear eating how much time can- Newsweek poll over the expected in a foreign policy tion. Nuclear proliferation weapons under his watch, didates had left, with a Senator, but Newsweek's poll debate, much of the focus and North Korea were dis­ In a sometimes-technical dis­ blinking red light indicating taken after the first debate was on the war in Iraq and cussed as well. Both candi­ cussion, the two candidates time was up. Pundits would had Kerry with a two-point the war on terrorism. dates stated that nuclear pro­ went back and forth as to later speculate that these advantage, within the mar- President Bush frequently liferation was their most sig­ how to best deal with the lights helped Kerry control gin of error. In a Gallup poll argued that Senator Kerry nificant worry. Senator threats posed by North his natural impulse to taken the week before the lacked the resolve to ade­ Kerry charged that President Korea. President Bush expand his answers. debate, President Bush was quately fight terror and that Bush has failed to curb pro­ favors the current policy of President Bush may on top of Senator Kerry 52% his apparent indecisiveness liferation, in particular by ^letting North Korea engage have been hurt by the deci- to 44%, but in a poll released in talks with China, Japan, sion made by the networks Sunday after the debates, the and South Korea without and cable TV to ignore one two were tied at 49%. Both direct US involvement. of the agreed upon rules of sides agree that the race is Listen to WPRK 91.5 FM Senator Kerry favored bilat­ the debate: split screens, far from over in either direc- eral talks between the US Both sides had agreed that tion and that the upcoming and North Korea, and he they did not want reaction debates will have an impact Support your radio pointed out that Bush's shots to be a part of the on the election as well. station and tune in Secretary of State, Colin debates. Al Gore in 2000 is The Presidential debates to WPRK 91.5 FM Powell, had also favored believed to have lost the continue on October 13 at 9 such talks before being pub­ debates in the public's per­ p.m. from Arizona State for a great variety licly reversed by the of music, including ception because of reaction University in Tempe/ President. Both sides shots of him with pained Arizona. This debate will 91.5 FM hip hop, classic seemed to agree that the expressions as well as a focus on economic and rock, alternative, North Korea situation had to number of loud sighs and domestic policies. Winter PaifcFL new local music, be dealt with and could not headshakes he made, which and more! be ignored. were then lampooned on Senator Kerry may have Saturday Night Live, been helped by the format of During this debate, the debate. The senator has President Bush often OCTOBER 8, 2004 HOLT NEWS -^^THE SANDSPUR^ Making Talent, Passion Pay Off • Holt Spotlight: he obtained his Associate's Department of Degree, and then enrolled in the Rollins Hamilton Holt Music standout, School. This is his Jthird classical guitarist semester at Rollins. Josh Englert. When choosing a college for his Bachelor's Degree, by Jami Furo Englert was between Florida copy editor State University, Stetson, or Rollins. In the end, he decid­ The music department ed that he wanted to stay has more going on than a close to home, so Rollins it new building in the works was. Also, he was already and a great faculty. It also taking guitar lessons from a features a group of talented, teacher that teaches at hard-working students. Rollins, so he did not havs to One of these students is even change teachers. Josh Englert, Rollins' only He chose the Hamilton music major that has a con­ Holt School over the day centration in classical guitar. school because, in the music Josh Englert has lived his department, there is little entire life in Florida — all 18 that distinguishes between years of it (Yes, that's right, the two programs. The class­ he's 18 years old, and he's es, professors, and ensem­ only one credit hour away photo / JAMI FURO bles are all essentially inter­ from being a senior!). He MAN ON A MISSION: Musician Josh Englert, is en route to fulfill his dreams of stardom, by mixed, and the Holt School lived in Tallahassee for 12 way of his experiences here in the Holt music program. is quite a bit cheaper. For years, and then moved to the two years were up, stop." home schooled ever since Josh, it seemed like an obvi­ Central Florida. He has lived Englert, inspired by the clas- Ever since he started tak- Kindergarten. For the last ous choice. here ever since. sical guitarist Dennis ing lessons, he has learned two years of his home school After getting his When he was nine years Azzabagic, fell in love with the classical style on the gui­ experience, he began to take Bachelor's Degree, Englert hold, his mother offered a the instrument and he was tar because of the technical dual-enrollment classes as plans on getting his Master's deal to him and his sister: not about to give it up. value of that style. After Valencia Community Degree at Florida State she told them that they "By the time I played the three years, he started play­ College. By the time he was University. After that, he will could learn to play any guitar for two years," he ing actual classical music on 15 years old, he had finished compete in international instrument that they wanted says, "I had grown such a the guitar. He has not turned his high school education competitions, perform and as long as they stuck with it deep love for the instrument back since. and became a full-time stu­ teach private lessons. for at least two years. After that it was impossible to Josh Englert has been dent at Valencia. At Valencia, Troubles With Your Job Search? can begin, I have a few ques­ getting many interviews, we rough spots ahead of time. age you to make time now to • The Holt News tions for you. will also need to review We can even video tape it if work on your job search Career Coach What has your job what you are sending out. I you would like. strategy. It is often easier to offers job seeking search consisted of so far? encourage you to think of So, Christie, as you can begin this process BEFORE Many times, when a student your resume as a "marketing see, there are a variety of you graduate! Just remem­ advice in this comes into my office, they tool" about you\ We will services available to you. 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But, before we out a lot of resumes without THE SANDSPUR &ATVRBS OCTOBER 8, 2004 Do We Vote on Issues Or Looks? • Don't know who pened in 1960 when a young debates were held as Democratic Senator named Republican President Gerald to vote for? Watch John F. Kennedy debated Ford, behind in the polls, T.V. to see which Republican Vice President debated his challenger Richard Nixon four times. Democratic Governor of looks most aes­ In the first debate between Georgia Jimmy Carter. The thetically pleasing. the two, the impact of televi­ two would square off three sion on the political game times with President Ford, by Jake Kohlman was immediate. Vice making a potentially fatal copy editor President Nixon had blunder in the second It is the last few weeks of declined to wear make-up debate. In response to ques­ the 2004 Presidential cam­ for the event and was recov­ tion on the Soviet Union and paign season, and the ering from an illness leaving Eastern Europe, President debates have started. him with a pale and pasty Ford asserted that there in President Bush and Senator appearance on the screen. fact was no Soviet influence Kerry will meet in three tele­ His opponent, already hav­ in Eastern European coun­ vised debates this year with ing a youthful advantage in tries like Poland and their running mates squar­ appearance, looked young Romania. This was of course ing off once. But how did and vibrant with the help of untrue and is generally con­ debates start, and why have the make-up he chose to sidered the turning point in photo / ENCARTA.MSN.COM they become such an impor­ wear. The impact of Nixon's the election won by Carter. PICTURE PERFECT: In the first T.V. debate, John F. Kennedy tant part of political cam­ physical appearance was In recent elections the proves that youthful looks and makeup go a long way. paigns? immediate. Polls showed incumbent has taken full use Gore faced off against his connect with the public with The conventional wis­ that those who had heard of his political advantage. opponent, Governor George his everyman style and sway dom is that debates most the debate on the radio President Bill Clinton and W. Bush, three times with voters to his candidacy, often help the candidate called it a virtual tie, with challenger Senator Bob Dole their running meeting only Where will the 2004 who is behind in the polls by Nixon perhaps having a debated only twice in 1996 once. The debates would Presidential debates wind allowing the candidates to slight edge. Those who had as polls showed President prove influential on the race up in history? Only time will stand together on semi-equal watched on the TV over­ Clinton holding a sizable as the Vice President entered tell. If history is any judge footing, if only for one night whelmingly gave the debate lead over his opponent. the debates ahead in the there should be some memo­ at a time. Often the winner to Kennedy. President Jimmy Carter polls and by the time the rable moments produced, be of the debates is declared not After 1960 the country debated his challenger, debates were over he found they gaffes or inspiring rhet­ based on substance but on went three elections without Ronald Reagan, only once in himself trailing Governor oric. The debates will not style. From 1960 to 2000, another Presidential debate 1980. The debate, only a few Bush. The Vice President decide the election but his- Presidential debates have as the incumbents at the days before the election, was was critiqued at the time for torically the candidate who been won and lost just as time, Lyndon Johnson and considered a victory for his mannerisms during the has prevailed in the public's much on appearance as they then Richard Nixon, saw no Reagan and helped him debates which included opinion has gone on to claim have on policy issues. advantage in debating their defeat President Carter's heavy sighing at times and the presidency. Tune in and The first televised opponents. It was not until reelection bid. painful facial expressions, watch history in the making, Presidential debates hap­ 1976 that Presidential In 2000 Vice President Al Governor Bush was able to Can You Handle the Kingda Ka? • Six Flags is Jungle Land, a play area for children; and Temple of the Introducing the Tiger, an enormous educa­ World's Fastest tion exhibit on tigers. This Temple of Tigers will feature and Tallest the park's very own collec­ Rollercoaster. tion of Bengal tigers, jump­ by Natalie Wyatt ing and playing as if in their staff reporter natural habitat. Kingda Ka will take the Launching in Spring 2005, the newest rollercoast­ cake, though, as the most er at Six Flags Great popular attraction to park Adventure in Jackson, New goers, according to many. Its Jersey, will indeed tower elements include a top hat, above the rest. As the main 129 foot tall bunny hill (quite attraction of a new develop­ a bunny hill), 90 degree twist ment at the park, Kingda Ka up, 270 degree twist up, and is expected to draw a big all at a ride duration of 50.6 crowd of theme park enthu­ seconds. Sounds like quite a siasts to its record-breaking thrill ride. Maximum power thrills. TAI I COT AMn CAO-rr=e»-r o u 1-1 ^- , photo / GADVCENTRAL.COM to the train will be 7,400 IALLE5T AND FASTEST: Behold an artists rendering of the fearsome Kingda Ka soon to be horse power! Thrill seekers Top Thrill Dragster at released at Six Flags, New Jersey. everywhere will certainly be Cedar Point in Sandusky, with Kingda Ka. Dragster will shatter all existing degree spiral, only to experi- Ohio currently holds the scrambling to get a ride on catapults riders to a mere world records for speed and ence another breathtaking speed and height record. Kingda Ka. 120 mph m 4 seconds and height by legendary propor- moment of weightlessness as Dragster is made by Intamin ifts riders to a height of 420 tions. Truly the 'King of they soar over a 129-foot-tall — the company hired by Six feet. Coasters,' Kingda Ka will hill (nearly 13 stories) and Flags to outdo themselves rocket riders horizontally then glide back into the sta- from 0 to 128 mph in 3.5 sec- tion," the press release stat- onds before vertically cata- ed. pulting them a mind-blow- As the next addition to ing 456 feet (45 stories) into Six Flags Great Adventure, the sky at a 90-degree angle. Kingda Ka will be part of the After a brief moment in the newest themed section of the clouds, riders will descend park, a mythical domain 418 feet (41 stories) back called The Golden Kingdom 1 down to earth in a 270- In it there will be Balin's photo / GADVCENTRAL.CO* OCTOBER 8, 2004 re Ariz Res THE SANDSPUR

Congratulations to Vice T!he Rollins Department of Theatre and President Chrissy Cardinell Dance Announces Its 2004/2005 Season for a smooth and success­ The Mainstage Series: The Annie Russell Theatre ful Senate Retreat. Performances Wednesday-Saturday at 8 p.m.; Second Saturday at 2 p.m.; First Sunday at 4 p.m. Tickets: Single tickets are $17-$19. Subscriptions range from $47 to $60 and include free This past weekend, admission to our Second Stage series. Senior and group discounts are available. Students of any school receive a free ticket on the day of the show with valid identifi October 2-3, the Executive cation. Rollins faculty and staff receive 2 free tickets for any performance with valid identification. Call the box office at (407) 646-2145. board members and Extremities by William Mastrosimone - November 12-20, 2004 -Directed by Thomas Ouellette Senators attended the This gripping drama explores the consequences when an assaulted woman takes matters into her own hands. What happens when a person is pushed to extremes? Contains adult lan­ 2004/2005 Senate Retreat guage and themes. Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare - February 18-26, 2005 - Directed by David Charles One of the Bard's best romps conjures up a combustible mix of mistaken identity, madness, and misdirected passion.

A Day in Hollywood IA Night in the Ukraine - Book and Lyrics by Dick Vosburgh, Music games to learning the by Frank Lazarus - April 22-30, 2005 - Directed by W Robert Sherry and Thomas Ouellette This charming and tuneful "double feature" opens at Grauman's Chinese Theatre with a lov­ legislative process. ing tribute to the movie musicals of the 1930s. Zany Act Two is based on a (very) loose adap­ tation of Chekhov's The Bear as interpreted by the Marx Brothers. EfSiiiIcTn1 •TcHMSraifslttm iicisilliltl are every Wednesday at The Second Stage Series: The Fred Stone Theatre 6 p.m. in the Galloway Room Performances Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets: Students of any school receive a free ticket on the day of the show with valid iden tification. Admission is free for current Annie Russell Theatre subscribers. Call the box office at (407) 646-2145.

The Boys Next Door by Tom Griffin - November 18-21, 2004 At once hilarious and gripping, Boys asks us to reconsider our definition of "normal" as we encounter the world through the eyes of four mentally challenged men.

New Rochelle by John Ryan & Three Vignettes by. Rhea Mendoza - February 24-27, 2005 Be the first to see this pair of original plays by Rollins students.

Fool For Love by Sam Shepard - April 28-May 1, 2005 Shepard's piercing words and combustible emotions intertwine in this mysterious and unset­ tling, drama of the American West. Contains adult language and themes. Dance photo / PIERCE NEINKEN Tickets: $10. Students of any school and Rollins faculty and staff receive 50% with valid SENATE RETREAT: At the "Get-to-know-you" Dinner, identification Senators all met and dined at Port of Orlando. Rollins Dance XIX - March 25-26, 2005 at 8:00 p.m. Rollins College and Valencia Community College join forces to present an evening of faculty choreographed works performed by students. Vote Or Your Grade • Should voting According to the WPRK website, "more than 80% of be allowed to 18-to-24-year-olds didn't become mandato­ bother to vote in 1998, and... only 46% of them voted in ry in American col­ the last presidential elec- leges? tion.,, Dr. Skaggs believes that by Karina Mc Cabe these students do not under­ features editor photo / PIERCE NEINKEN stand that voting can have an SENATE RETREAT: Senators attended a legislative educa­ What would you do if impact on their individual tion meeting to familiarize themselves with the Senate. your professor announced lives, whether through civil that voting on November 2 is rights legislations or taxes. a class requirement? One Her intention, then, is to American Literature profes­ "provoke discussion among sor at Drew University, Dr. the students," and, in turn, Merrill Skaggs, has done just foster the civic duty to vote. photo / OKINAWA.PAC.ODEDODEA.EDU this by making voting count For those non-citizens democracy or does this as a part of her students' among us, Dr. Skagg's smack of totalitarianism? semester grades. requirement could potential­ Doesn't the right to vote, also Dr. Skaggs is attempting ly by quite a problem- include the right to not vote? to raise awareness among should I drop the class, or Interestingly, however, youths who typically do not suffer a zero for a participa­ school officials at Drew vote, particularly since the tion grade? University report that no stu­ youth vote will be a major However, for those eligi­ dents have dropped out of deciding factor in this ble to vote, this presents quite Dr. Skaggs's class since the photo / PIERCE NEINKEN upcoming election. If, in fact, a different problem altogeth­ semester started. SENATE RETREAT: Senators and the executive board mem­ they do vote. er: can voting be required in a bers conducted team building games on Mills Lawn. OCTOBER 8, 2004 THE SANDSPUR £nlcHainMMl Spiderbait: "Tonight Alright" is Alright

album, Tonight Alright, is • Spiderbait, an necessarily outstanding up and coming from the rest of today's music scene, but what I can Australian band, say about Spiderbait is their releases album. sound is refreshing. This album contains a good mix by Natalie Ryan Wyatt of upbeat, "rockin' out" staff reporter music, pop-alicious bubble There is something spe­ gum rock, and a couple love cial about this poppy punk songs for good measure. Aussie trio. Spiderbait has One drawback toured with the likes of Jet, Spiderbait's effort is a com­ put a single on the "Without mon one today: feels like a a Paddle" soundtrack, and lack of new material. watched that single go to Although the songs are orig­ number one in their native inal, much of the underlying country. Without a doubt, music is reminiscent of other they are worth listening to tunes. Gatchy and well-writ­ because their beats and ten, but every once in a while tunes are enough to speak the listener might feel as if photo / SPIDERBAIT.COM.AU the song to come is some­ METAL: Janet English, the band's bassist, rocks out at a show from their summer for themselves. PUNK AND thing they have already tour. I cannott say their sixth heard before. Their first sin­ gle off the album, "Black Betty", can be found on the "Without a Paddle" sound­ track. Looking more closely LSAT at the inside cover of the CD, I do realize something that irks me. "Black Betty" is the only song not written by the GMAT band, the only single being pushed into the spotlight, and, as popular as it is, not GRE really the band's sound. So, I see them as putting them­ selves out there as some­ MCAT thing they are not. Beyond unspoken rules of rock, Spiderbait is ok with me. Their two singers both DAT have a great sound. Janet, the lone girl in the group, gives the music a feminine touch and Kram lends his voice for the songs that need the manly roughness of his voice. "Cows" and "Tonite" serve their purpose as the Take a FREE practice test at slower songs that reel me in, but "Black Betty" and "F**" awesome" can definitely get Kaplan's Test Drive and find out. a party started.

Date: Saturday, October 16, 2004

Time: 10am

Location: Rollins College, Bush Auditorium

photo / SPIDERBAIT.COM.AU To register, call or visit us online today! TALENTED TRIO: Janet, Kram, and Whltt go crazy. Free Ladder 49 Merchandise! 1-800-KAP-TEST Hats, Posters, and KAPLAN ka ptest. com/testd rive the Soundtrack! Just answer this Test Prep and Admissions question: Who is the star of Ladder 49? E-mail responses to 'Test names are registered trademarks or their respective owners. [email protected] OCTOBER 8, 2004 £nie. + ta I n m e n t THE SANDSPUR A New Look at "The Odd Couple" "Enjoy... and incredibly and continuously Set in the Summer of be exceedingly funny play. Enjoy... and be 2004 in an apartment of exceedingly glad we have Manhattan's upper west glad we have Neil Neil Simon!" Nassif wrote. side, the story of how this Simon!" S. Joseph "Neil Simon has just odd couple came together updated his classic comedy unfolds during a card game. Nassif, Ph.D. and the Annie has it! Watch A night with the guys turns and laugh as these two dys­ by Natalie Ryan Wyatt into sudden pandemonium functional buddies are staff reporter as the players learn about "As I bid farewell Felix, and his MIA status The lights in the theatre after being kicked out of his dimmed in and out to signal to The Annie after own house by his wife. The the beginning of the play. I twenty-three sea­ poker buddies add a fun had seen The Odd Couple sons... what better edge to the comedy with before and I had not been witty remarks and nervous impressed. As I sat in the way to share that laughter. Chris Holz, Eli audience,. I was preparing finale than with my Green, Patrick Clark, and photo/AOAM BURTON myself for forced jokes and friend and colleague, Michael Dalto worked per­ GETTING ODD: Thomas Ouellette as the obsessive-compul­ barely funny punch lines. fectly together to deliver a sive Felix in the remake of the classic "The Odd Couple." Thomas Ouellette, as But I can truthfully say I was laugh a minute performance will have to get out there. It I will leave you with a impressed, and the play was Felix in this wildly, through most of the card is so popular I am sure there quote from Thomas Oullette: really enjoyable. irresistibly, incredibly game. are plenty of productions "Will your life change? Who What had to happen first and continuously Oscar is the kind of around. But you missed out can say? But you acknowl­ was a great introduction of man's man all men would not seeing it here at Rollins. edge this much, at least: the play by its director, S. funny play" love to be: a bachelor, a In the end, I guess you can from that moment on, the Joseph Nassif, seeing as it sports writer, independent, say this new look at the Odd play lives inside you. You was his last production in Joseph Nassif and looking Tor women. Couple did not do much we can't unthink what you've the Annie Russell Theater. Felix, on the other hand, is a had not seen before. But thought. You can't unfeel "As I bid farewell to The Director real neat freak with a very what I can say for the play, is what you've felt. And you'd Annie after twenty-three mama's boy disposition. I the actors really put forth the have it no other way." seasons... what better way yanked — screaming and loved Oscar's portrayal; effort to make it great. to share that finale than with cleaning — into the new mil­ Michael Schantz played the my friend and colleague, lennium!" says the website role to a T, eating disgusting Thomas Ouellette, as Felix in of this wildly hilarious things, saying disgusting this wildly, irresistibly, update on an old classic. things, right down to the scratching. A very seasoned actor, Thomas Oullette gave a stunning picture of Felix in all his cleaning glory. Throughout the play, these two bicker about everything from cleaning to past relationships to girls to what's for dinner. Julia (Celia Merendi) and Ynez (Jill Jones) add a much needed dash of flavor to the play by being Oscar and Felix's (mainly Oscar's) love inter­ ests. Hilarity ensues. I guess if you want to see it now, you photo/ADAM BURTON photo/ADAM BURTON Student Directed - "The Early Girl" Silverio's directing ability, for themselves and finding to a new life. Burke's per­ The setting in this play was • Talented stu­ who is a senior and has been their inner-self. It is set in a formance in this production very interactive, and includ­ dent director pro­ the President of the Rollins brothel with Lana, played by was truly moving. ed a bar and kitchen set up Players since November Margaret Garner, as the Natalie Andrews plays for the girls during down duces a sexy play 2003. madam. Lily, the new girl, is George who has fallen in time. The most impressive depicting the life Silverio read The Early played by Kelly Crooks and love with a client, and Jaime elements of the set were the of working girls. Girl for a class last year and she comes to the brothel only Lanio plays Sally, the new clocks, and other props the fell in love with its message. for a summer to make girl introduced in the last girls repetitively used each by Caitlin Geoghan She feels this play conveys, money for her and her scene. There was truly no time they had a client. The Editor in Chief "Hope for a better life daughter. weak point in these ladies' music between each scene The Early Girl hit the despite difficult situations is The other working girls performance. Says Katie was edgy and kept the audi­ Fred Stone Second Stage always possible." This is the have wide-ranging personal­ Berzowski, Assistant ence engaged in the play. Theater and what a hit is first play Silverio has direct­ ities and each brings a Director of Residential Life, Overall, The Early Girl was. This was an excellent ed at Second Stage. Silverio unique facet to the play. "I thought the girls were was an eloquent commen­ portrayal of the working girl, comments the production of Maya Robinson played the very consistently in charac­ tary on young women work­ and it illustrated some of the the play "was a wonderful feisty, sassy Pat and kept the ter and did a great job!" ing their way through the classic struggles women face process that tested me but all audience laughing at all the While working with an all world. Bethany Turk was while growing up. Andrew in all it was a great journey." right moments. Carrie female cast could be poten­ able to sum up the play in Press commented The Early Not only this, but Bonnell, as the sarcastic and tially difficult, Silverio one word, "Hot!" Girl is, "Sexy and smart." Silverio had an amazingly seemingly hardened Jean, reported that there were The Fred Stone has more The play carried a disclaimer talented cast to achieve her delivered a stunning per­ really very few setbacks. performances this season. Be warning viewers about the vision. The cast was small formance illustrating the "We were friends on and off on the look out for The Boys "sexy" adult content and sit­ with five characters in most desperation faced by women the stage." Next Door, directed by Kris uations involved with the of the scenes, and one char­ and single mothers to keep Other elements that Fogel, which opens play. Despite the risque acter introduced in the last their heads above water. were effective in making this November 18. premise, the play was taste­ scene. The play centered on Laurel, played by Kristen a first class production were fully done and powerful. It is the difficulties associated Burke, is the aging working the settings and the transi­ fruly a tribute to Lizzie with women making a living girl who must soon move on tional music between scenes. OCTOBER 8, 2004 ] THE SANDSPUR -£ntArtain$H&nt Horror Nights Back in Town night of scaring about one to basically out door haunted • Don't miss this two hours before the park houses. Actors dressed to fit year's Halloween opens, they have to change into the bizarre worlds carry Horror Nights; into costume and spend an chainsaws and wear blood­ hour having the necessary curdling prosthetic face Thornton Park is a campy, happening place, every year is an make up applied. Each actor masks in order to get a which buzzes with a cool atmosphere and trendy original creation. works forty-five minute scream out of an unsuspect­ shifts all night, which equals ing wanderer. hot spots. Whether enjoying a casual stroll by Erin Anderson approximately four and a However frightening around the neighbor­ staff reporter half hours of popping out each haunted house and hood shops or the Imagine your worst fear from behind corners and scare zone may be, there are beautiful park or your most terrible night- screaming in guests' faces, many safety precautions the around Lake Eola, mare has come to life. To help the actors not lose design team takes in order to Thornton Park leaves Imagine you are forced to their voices from screaming, ensure every guest is scared you with unlimited live in a world that has been many recordings are made but safe. One major aspect of things to do. Listed turned upside down and of screams and other loud, the safety comes from the below are some of twisted into a kind of terror chilling noises. security guards who are on In addition to sounds the design team, helping the photo/WAPERS.COM fa pi where you that can only be found in e aces movies and bone chilling can truly enjoy a leisurely time in Thornton Park. ghost stories. You may Professional Golf Guides of Orlando lets you believe this type of dread test out your par performance with a PGA Class could never actually exist, "A" golf professional on Orlando's best-condi­ but it does at Universal tioned courses. Studios' Halloween Horror http://www.pro- Nights. Every October, guests can venture over to golfguides.com. Universal Studios and enjoy Of course a wide array of haunted after all that hard houses. golf playing, you Only one month after the will probably event is over and most peo­ want to get some­ ple are planning their Thanksgiving dinner, a thing to eat. Walk photo / CAITLIN GEOGHAN group of men and women on over to FIELD OF SCREAMS: The design team paid special attention known as the design team at to the scare zones this year, making them the scariest yet. Dexter's of photo / KUMEURIVER.COM Universal Studios begin to Thornton Park, plan next year's Halloween and sights, smells are also artists plot each scare zone in which is an awesome choice for lunch, dinner, or event, their idea of trick-or- incorporated into the haunt­ secure areas and plan out that cocktail after work (of course only for those treating for college students ed houses. As the Director of each room in the haunted. A over 21). Dexter's also offers a variety of tasty and adults. These men and Art and Design for thefe w rules set down by the appetizers and is famous for their White Spinach women pull ideas from pop­ Entertainment Division, TJ park also help to make sure ular horror movies, books, Mannarino explained that the actors and the guests are Lasagna and Applewood Smoked Salmon and other trendy methods of Universal Studios works safe. They implement the Fettuccine. Dexter's is located off 808 E fear. No matter how many with companies around the following rules: no touching Washington St, Orlando 32801 • 407-648-2777. times a guest has experi­ United States who simulate the characters, no touching After a delicious meal at Dexter's you should enced Halloween Horror smells which can be blown the guests, and guests are indulge yourself and go to the David James Salon Nights he/she will not see a into a room. These smells not admitted into the park if located at 717 East Washington Street Orlando, FL repeat of past haunted hous- add even more atmosphere they are wearing costumes. 32801 407.428.9214. Here they specialize in regu­ es or scare zones. The design to each menacing abode, If any of the haunted lar salon team is committed to inno- This year, Halloween houses contain stairs the vation Horror Nights' seven haunt- services design team will create an Along with the design ed houses and four scare alternate route and several such as team working year round, zones cover both Universal extra rooms for the folks hair cuts, another group of usully Studios as well as Islands of who may not be able to trek pedi­ overlooked people are the Adventure. While walking up the flight of stairs. What cures, actors. These aspiring actors from one haunted house to did Universal's design team mani­ are the most critical part of the next guests who are not think of? cures, Halloween Horror Nights already petrified are forced Each and every haunted because they interact with to pass through scare zones. and house and scare zone is the guests. When the actors These zones, strategically unique in its own eerie way. facials. arrive at Universal for a placed around the park, are When asked which one was They his favorite, TJ Mannarino alSO prO- put in plain words he did photo/TIEDYGUIDE.COM , -J not have a favorite, "if any of vide spa you have children...well, it's services such as reflexology, salt grow, artic algae hard to pick your favorite body wrap, mud therapy body mask treatment, child." At Universal Studios body polish, herbal linen wrap, firmology, herbol- they take scaring extremely ogy, and aromatherapy body treatments. seriously. So, if you think Do not forget to take a paddle boat ride around you are daring enough to Lake Eola and check out all the unique boutiques relive your worst night­ located around the newest and hippest spot, mares, if you believe you Thornton Park. cannot be scared, test the spine-chilling haunted hous­ es and the horrifying scare niMMPD CrtD TlMrt -ru- • Photo / CAITLIN GEOGHAN BY RANDI KRASNY DINNER FOR TWO: This is just a sample of the elaborate set zones at Universal Studios. design that is part of the Halloween Horror Nights event. OCTOBER 8, 2004 -£nlevtalnMcnl THE SANDSPUR Weekend's Hottest Opening, Ladder 49 • America's finest perately to fight the flames for Morrison in the burning and tangled debris to reach high-rise. Also notable is a shine through Morrison, we, the viewers, superb big-screen perform­ Ladder 49, leaving are continuously catapulted ance by Australian Jacinda audiences emo­ back to the past, beginning Barrett (MTV's The Real with Morrison's rookie World) who brings the view­ tionally attached. entrance into the firehouse. points of love, companion­ rnoccncncsc The confession-making, ship, and family into play as by Katie Pederson goose-hiding, and beer- Jack Morrison's wife. aLQimorous staff reporter drinking comedic antics of Ladder 49 brings intense In a time when most the men are coupled with and inspiring firefighting aouunsco Americans are bombarded realistic rescue missions action sequences together with foreign wars, domestic which force Ladder 49's with a comedic and passion­ one and economic turmoil, and valiant men to put their lives ate look at the men behind inadequate choices in politi­ on the line at the sound of a the heroes. Ladder 49 will gorgeous cal representation, it is abun­ bell. have you rolling on the floor girLs uuno dantly refreshing to get a Co-starring alongside with laughter, gripping glimpse of the honor, hard Phoenix is John Travolta chairs in horrid anticipation uuorccnenni work, and downright (Grease, Pulp Fiction), who and crying like a baby in this courage of some of plays the endearing best well-made portrayal of America's finest. Ladder 49 is friend and mentor Captain America's most self-less pro­ a heartfelt, if not bittersweet, Mike Kennedy. The two fession. Definitely worth look at the everyday valor of characters create an amazing your time and money, Ladder ICOLE-KIDMAN.NET the American firefighter and rapport, which climaxes in 49 will leave you feeling his/her constant struggle Kennedy's desperate search good about our world. between personal and com­ munity commitment. cQcncnnc Ladder 49 tells the story of the men of Baltimore zeeajoncs City's Engine 33 Fire Station through the personal accounts of fireman Jack Morrison, played by Joaquin renec Phoenix (Gladiator). The story is told in frequent zcuLuucacr flashbacks of his firefighting journey, as Morrison lies trapped in a burning high- rise following a courageous mcoLc and successful rescue under­ photo / VNEXPRESS.NET taking. As the rest of Engine photo / FIREHOUSE.COM 33 is sent on a search and FIERY RESCUE: Joaquin Pheonix and an all-star cast bond­ honan rescue mission, trying des­ ed with firefighters in their plight to play heroes. 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ACROSS DOWN 1 a boy!", common phrase 2 Love in Sp anish 7 Search Engine 3 Casablanca star 8 Appoint 4 mater 10 Mrs. Fields 5 Lake behind Rollins 14 " The Giant" 1999 animation 6 Flying saucer 16 Singer James 9 Yanke e s Third B as eman 17 Summertime feast 11 F ale ons quaterb ack 19 Babies First Room 12 Applaud 21 " La B onita", M adonna s ong 13 2004 World S erie s P oker Champion M ain Event 22 Temptations hit 15 2004 Indep endent P arty C andidate 23 C omic/A ctor S andler 18 Cook a cake 25 Hockey movie starring EmiHo Estevez 20 George and George W. 26 Sleeve on a suit 22 "The Grill" Milkshake Queen 27 P. Diddy* s re al name . 24 F amous ex of Mrs. Sp e ars 31 Comes Closer 28 "Braveheart" director and star 33 To follow a windy path 29 Second in a series 34 Number one ranked golfer 30 Julio's singing song 35 Boston pitcher 32 "Losing My Religion" 37 Daughter of Elvis 36 50 First D ate s star 38 Prolonged speechmakingto delay legisative action 39 Secretary of State II Venezuelan toubled leader 12 40 Michael Douglas'Father Re al M adrid player 44 Peg 13 Author of My Life 46 Globalization 15 A c e V entura phras e 18 47 Summer month Mixing red and blue 50 Father- - 19 Work with yam 51 Star of "Ladder 49" 53 B athr o om in Europ e 52 "Keeping the Faith" actor 55 "I have a dream..." 57 54 Father of Liv Kelly, Zach, Lisa, Screech, A.C. Slater, Jessie 56 Lightening speed 59 Elevator in Enlgand 58 Magical World of 51 Singer of "Foxy Lady" 60 Recent film recorded as the best Ocotber opening gross 52 Jennifer Gamer's new beau 63 2004 U.S. Open Champion 55 Number one box office hit 64 New President of Rollins College 56 Will be taking over the Tonight Show in 2009 68 Fashion Headquaters 57 Scent: de-cologne 71 69 Roadside eatery Former Sex and the City star who is giving up acting to pursue a country western music career 74 estem music career 70 Beaming Author P atters on 72 Uncooked 75 Landscape photographer 73 For instance 76 Billy Joel's new wife 77 John Julian nrSean by Lara Bueso ^ entertainment ediw OCTOBER 8, 2004 BUSH VS. KERRY President Geoige W. Bush and Sen. John Kerry will battle it out on the campaign trail, facing off on issues from taxes to gay marriage. Here, we look at where Bush and Kerry stand on some of the major issues facing the nation.

Bush opposes abortion, but says the country is not ready to outlaw the procedure. His Kerry opposes legislation that would restrict a woman's access to an abortion and says goal is to promote "a culture of life" that would help change public opinion. In the he would only appoint judges to fee federal judiciary who supported fee Roe v. Wade meantime, he supports new restrictions on abortion, including the recently enacted ban ABORTION decision. Kerry voted against banning a rare abortion procedure known as "partial-birth on the procedure often called "partial-birth abortion." abortion" because it did not contain an exception to protect fee health of fie mother. Bush favors the death penalty and authorized more than 150 executions when he Kerry, a former prosecutor, opposes fee death penalty except in cases of terrorism. was governor of Texas. He supported expanding the federal death penalty to include DEATH PENALTY He argues that 111 people convicted of murder have been released from death row terrorism-related crimes. because DNA evidence proved them not guilty. Bush inherited a $237 billion federal budget surplus that has turned into a record Kerry says he plans to cut the deficit in half by fee end of 2008 by repealing Bush $521 billion deficit, thanks to an economic recession, die aftershocks from Sept 11, tax cuts for Americans with incomes above $200,000 and by cutting government the war with Iraq, fee stock market tumble, increased government spending and tax administrative costs. He would call a "Balanced Budget Summit" directing both politi­ cuts. He promises to cut the deficit in half within five years with a plan that relies heav­ DEFICIT cal parties to find cost reductions, even in their top priorities. He wants to reduce gov­ ily on his belief that fee improving economy will bring a big increase in tax revenues. ernment energy costs by 20 percent by 2020, eliminate $12 billion in "fraud and He also wants to impose spending limits on Congress. abuse" in Medicare and save money by improving federal purchasing systems. Bush's No Child Left Behind law seeks to improve education by imposing new stan­ Kerry, who has a sister who teaches in Boston, voted for Bush's No Child Left dards on schools and holding them accountable for failure. The law requires annual testing Behind law, but has criticized it saying it's poorly financed and improperly applied. in math and reading for grades three through eight, and at least once during high school. Kerry would create a National Education Trust Fund to pay fee federal share of educa­ Critics say mat the federal government has failed to provide adequate funding to help EDUCATION tion costs and increase government spending on public-school education from $23.8 states meet the law's goals. Bush says that federal spending for education has increased by billion a year to $35 billion a year by 2008. Kerry also would use a portion of a two- nearly 60 percent between 2000 and 2003. year, $50 billion economic stimulus fund to help financially strapped states. Bush favors market-based approaches to ermronmental protection and has sought to Along with foreign policy, Kerry's other major legislative interest has been fee envi­ ease government regulation of business. He abandoned the Kyoto treaty on global warm­ ronment He has attended international summits on global warming and was one of the ing because of concerns that it would damage the U.S. economy. Has dear Skies initiative main senators to block the Bush administration's efforts to open up the Arctic National gives power plant operators more flexibility in meeting emissions targets that are supposed ENVIRONMENT Wildlife Refuge in Alaska to oil dnliing. Kerry has angered autoworkers in Michigan to reduce emissions of sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides and mercury by 70 percent. He by pushing for higher mileage standards. He invokes President Kennedy's vision of favors opening 1.5 million acres of fee 19 mflHon-acre Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to putting a man on fee moon in calling for equal commitment to developing alternative oil and gas exploration. energy sources to reduce dependence on oil. Bush initially resisted the idea of a constitutional amendment banning gay marriages, Kerry believes marriage should be between a man and woman, but advocates civil but changed his position in February. He said a court ruling in Massachusetts and gay mar­ unions for gays to guarantee gay couples fee same rights as married couples. He voted riages by local officials in California and New Mexico left him no choice. White House GAY against fee Defense of Marriage Act which permitted states to ignore gay weddings aides say Bush favors an amendment feat would ban gay marriages but let states decide MARRIAGE performed in other states. He opposes President Bush's plan for a federal institutional whether to allow civil unions or other arrangements that stop short of traditional marriage. amendment forbidding same-sex unions. Bush advocates new tax credits of up to $1,000 for individuals and $3,000 for fami­ Kerry would provide tax breaks to employers and tax credits to individuals to ensure lies to help uninsured Americans pay for health insurance. He would also let small access to fee same health-care program available to members of Congress and federal businesses band together to negotiate group rates from healfe-insurance companies. employees. Under bis plan, the federal government would pay 75 percent of catastroph­ Another proposal seeks to hold down medical costs by limiting damage awards in law­ HEALTH CARE ic health costs — illnesses feat cost more than $50,000 — feus reducing the cost for suits. At Bush's urging, Congress approved legislation providing"limited prescription- employers. Kerry estimates the plan would cost an average of $72 billion a year for the drug coverage for Medicare patients. first fiveyear s and cover about three-quarters of currentiy urdnsured Americans. Bush says that protecting fee nation from terrorist attacks is his top priority. The new Kerry voted for fee creation of a Homeland Security Department after an unsuccessful Homeland Security Department, formally established on March 2,2003, combined ele­ effort to eliminate Bush-backed labor terms in the law. Kerry has criticized Bush, claiming ments of other government agencies and offices, with a goal of streamlining anti-terror­ HOMELAND he is not providing enough money to "first responders," such as fire and police departments. ism efforts. Bush has tripled spending on homeland security, to more man $30 billion, He would enlist the National Guard and AmeriCorps m homeland security work and would since taking office. He has urged Congress to expand the Patriot Act to give police even SECURITY elurunate provisions of fee Patriot Act feat he says endanger civil liberties. The Patriot Act more power to deal wife suspected terrorists. which Kerry voted for, expanded law enforcement authority to investigate terrorism. Bush has urged Congress to create a new temporary-worker program that would let Kerry opposes Bush's "guest-worker" immigration plan, but supports similar goals an estimated 8 million foreigners who are in fee country illegally gain legal status. The of giving immigrants in fee United States illegally a chance to legalize their status. He program would let temporary workers stay for up to three years. Employers would IMMIGRATION would permit young undocumented foreigners to attend college in fee United States have to certify that no Americans were available for jobs filled by temporary workers. provided they graduated from high school here. Bush contends that fee war in Iraq was necessary because Saddam Hussein's regime Kerry voted to authorize war, but says Bush should have created a larger coalition and was "a grave and gathering danger" to the United States, even if U.S. troops do not gone to war only as a last resort He voted against $87 billion in reconstruction money for find weapons of mass destruction. He has vowed to stay in Iraq as long as it takes to IRAQ Iraq and Afghanistan, saying Bush should have eliminated some of his tax cuts to cover costs. He says he would internationalize reconstruction wife help of UN. allies. establish a stable democracy. Bush has gone further than any other US. president in calling for creation of an inde- Kerry says fee Bush administration has not been engaged in the peace process. But pendent Palestinian state, but he also has rrjaanfarried ctose ties wife IsraehP^ ISRAELI- Kerry has sent conflicting signals to Arab Americans and to fee Jewish community Ariel Sharon. In 2003, Bush endorsed a "roadmap for peace" a plan feat requires Israelis about how he would become more active. At first he suggested that former President and Palestinians to take a series of steps to ease tensions,bu t it has been largely ignored PALESTINIAN Jimmy Carter would be his special envoy, but when Jewish leaders objected, he then The Bush administration has protested fee construction by Israelis of a fence around mentioned former President Bill Clinton. He has described Israel's security fence as a Palestinian areas but has avoided a direct confrontation on fee issue. CONFLICT "barrier to peace," but later said Israel is entitled to secure its border. The economy has suffered a net loss of about 1 million jobs since Bush took office. Kerry has a multifaceted plan to boost the economy feat includes repealing tax cuts for taxpayers wife incomes over $SKX),000 and using the extra money to pay for expanded He has released a six-point plan to encourage more job growth. It calls for making tax health care and college assistance; creating a two-year, $50 billion ecorK>rnic-stimukis fund; cuts permanent, implementing a producer-friendly energy policy, expanding trade, JOBS and reducing fee deficit Kerry says he also would elmiinate tax incentives tfiat encourage restricting lawsuits against business and doctors, reducing government regulation and companies to go overseas and would enforce labor provisions in trade agreements. cutting health costs. Kerry opposes plans to let individuals invest portions of their Social Security taxes Bush's plan to overhaul Social Security would let younger workers mvest part of feeir Social Security taxes in the stock market or other private mvestments. Older workers SOCIAL in the stock market and opposes moves to cut back benefits. He has argued that an would be allowed to stay in the current system Under the current sy^^^£&J^- improved economy will help put Social Security on sound financial footing, but has ers pay for benefits to older retirees. Under Bush's plan, workers would set aside money SECURITY not offered any specific plan to address fee pressure on Social Security placed by retir­ for feTko^rSSnent Bush has not said how ne would deal wife l^trar^on costs. ing baby boomers. Kerry voted against Bush's tax cuts in 2001 and 2003. He would repeal President Bush contends that fee tax cuts he pushed through Congress pulled fee economy Bush's tax cuts for those earning more than $200,000. He would retain tax breaks out of recession and started a new growth cycfeNow hewants Confess toperma­ aimed at the middle class, such as the child tax credit the reduction in fee so-called nently extend fee tax cuts before they expire m 2011. According; to White House bud­ TAXES marriage penalty and lower tax rates. Kerry would use tax credits to help people obtain get officials, the lost revenue from Bush's tax cuts accounts ^ *°J°^*f^ health care and a college education. Businesses would get tax incentives to create jobs, record $521 billion deficit, but Bush believes that fee loss will be more than offset by but he would eliminate other corporate tax breaks. increased revenue as the economy strengthens. Kerry has a long record of voting for liberalized trade — from fee 1993 North Bush is an outspoken advocate of free trade. His fecor^termj^j^^I^g American Free Trade Agreement to fee 2002 legislation feat gave fee president greater to link fee entireWestem Hemisp^ powers to negotiate trade deals. Kerry says existing trade agreements will undergo a Agreement But Bush has sometimes deviated from^^^^^^^^ TRADE 120-day review to ensure feat trading partners are living up to fee pacts. He opposes feaTc^considered blatandy rK,htical,hehnPosecI tanftY^f^*™^ fee pending Central American Free Trade Agreement and the Free Trade Area for fee protect the US. steel industry. He lifted feemlate lastyear ^^^S^ Americas, saying they lack adequate labor and environmental enforcement provisions. Europe and sanctions from fee World Trade Organization, wbKfc ruled fee t^ Kerry, a Vietnam War combat veteran, has portrayed himself on fee stump as the Bush says his administration has cut fee average time for PJ^fjf^tL reluctant warrior. He says he would improve veterans' health care and resolve fee ability claims by 30 percent Although Bush says health-care ^tng^S^^ inability of many disabled veterans to receive fee full amount of their retirement pay has increased by 30 percent since he took office, the funding has not ^^^ VETERANS while receiving fee full amount of their disabifity compensation. Kerry said he would groups. 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Some review books have many separate individuals cars, residential districts, People unfamiliar with JOHN FERREIRA & KATIE PEDERSON painted a picture of the and by the end of one semes­ and even down to the purse Rollins lack a firm grasp of "Sweet Valley High Gang" ter could be the spokesper­ they wear has become a how good our school is. COPY EDITORS going to college; all about son for Downeast. At least I symbol of social status. They Rollins students ranked in JAMI FURO DANIELLE LAMBRAIA partying, shopping, tanning remember during freshman represent prestige, status, the 97th percentile for writ­ JAKE KOHLMAN TOM TRASENTE and oh yeah, school; in order orientation, being forced to and to some extent self- ing the most academic HEATHER WILLIAMS of priority. It is almost surre­ map ourselves out in the worth. It is no surprise that papers; U.S. News ranks us al, are all the students Richie gym. We in essence made a the "fakes" attempt to do the number two in the South. REPORTERS Rich from a suburb in human model of the United same. "Fakes" incorporate The question remains, how NANCY AGUIRRE EDDIE MEHNERT Massachusetts? States, meeting people from the students who by day, go do we redeem ourselves and ERIN ANDERSON SELENA MOSHELL JAMES COKER CAROLINE OGLE Let me enlighten you. our hometowns. Then, we by one image, and by night, our reputation? MO COFFEY SOCRATES PEREZ This is not the case! were all new and different. or at home go by another. ANGELA GONZALEZ MAX REMER JESSICA JARRETT IKE SAUNDERS JAKE KOHLMAN ERICA TIBBETTS RANDI KRASNY CHASE VANSTEENBURG sic Snobs, Back Off! J.C. LAFRENIERE NATALIE WYATT • Your music isn't Spears? Who cares if face and tell you how wrong ally changed? Well, some­ PHOTOGRAPHERS Dashboard Confessional is you are. "Avril Lavigne times...but don't they still JANICE HARAMIS, PHOTO EDITOR better than mine, whiny? Why is it such a big sucks," they declare. "She play old songs at their con­ ADAM BURTON deal that I know the words can't sing, she can't write certs? YES! CLAY CORBIN and Incubus still NATAUE WYATT to every Ashlee Simpson music, and she can't play the Music snobs are just like rocks! Take that! song? guitar." Well, who the hell people who won't embrace BRIAN HERNANDEZ Now Fm not going to lie. cares? Her music is catchy diversity; all music should Production Manager by Jessica Combs and it makes me want to be appreciated. Everyone I am a culprit of this snob ROBERT WALKER asst opinions editor jump around! What's so bad has a different opinion, but behavior as well. I love to Business Manager Hi. This is Jessica, your make fun of my friend who about that? those who close their minds I think it is just as super­ to other options close their DEAN HYBL assistant opinions editor. tends to play the same five Advisor This is my first article for the lines of a certain Britney ficial and one-minded to minds to a lot more than brand a certain song as a cut they think. The Sandspur is published weekly section this year, for many Spears song OVER AND on Fridays and maintains a circula­ reasons, the most prominent OVER. She loves American above all other music as it is I'm here to declare, I love tion of 2,000 copies. being that I am tired of read­ Pop-Culture. She is a total to love a song that is over­ punk, I love pop, and I even The Editorial Board extends an. ing articles about politics. I sucker for it, and there is played on the radio three love pop-punk. I love the invitation to our readers to submit days after it is released. Just whiny songs of Dashboard letters and articles. In order for a let­ started an article about the really nothing wrong with ter to be considered for publication, two-party system and decid­ that. because a certain song does Confessional and I am com­ it must include the name and tele­ ed to axe it. Instead I'm here I can't understand why not discuss the meaning of pletely obsessed with John phone number of the author and be life or contain lyrics that Mayer. For those of you who 400 to 600 words in length. to discuss my opinion on people think it is a sin to like In considering a submission for music snobs. the same music as someone most people don't under­ listen to your "guilty pleas­ publication, The Sandspur reserves stand, doesn't mean it's a ure" music when your the right to edit letters and articles. There are so many music else. There are so many peo­ bad song or bad music. roomies aren't around, stop Submit all letters and articles to the snobs out there in the world. ple out there who criticize hiding! Come out of the address below or bring them to our I like to define those snobs as the masses for having the Another annoyance is offices on the third floor of the Mills closet! Declare your love for people who think "their" same taste. Obviously there those snobs who when you Memorial Center. All submissions Hilary Duff's new song! must include a printed copy with a music is better than anyone is something good about the mention how much you love Incubus declare that they too Sing it loud and proud! Take saved copy on disk and must be else's. They think that pop music since millions love it. received in The Sandspur offices no used to love Incubus, until that quote off of your AIM sucks and punk is for Now remember, these later than 5 p.m. on the Monday they "sold out". Supposedly profile from that weird artist prior to publication. wimps. I have encountered music snobs are not slow to once a band becomes main­ that nobody has ever heard many of these snobs around react when you happen to stream, the music snobs stop of. Take a stand and tell The Sandspur campus, some being my mention how much you love liking their music. But in those music snobs to back 1000 Holt Avenue - 2742 own friends. What is so bad Avril's new song. They reality, has their music actu­ off! Winter Park, FL 32789 about listening to Britney immediately jump in your Phone: (407) 646-2393 Advertising: (407) 646-2696 Disclaimer- The views expressed within the Opinions section are entirely the opinions of the individual E-Mail Us At: authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Sandspur staffer Rollins College. [email protected]

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i J"'i u .'.I. .,.. .. " ! ' --- ':,.. EW FROM MARS Kerry Stands Tall Vice President Cheney, Democrats and independent • Does Kerry Speaker of the House groups are mobilizing voters want to win this Hastert, and Senator Orin old and young alike in election? Yes and Hatch of Utah have all said amounts that have not been that terrorists either support seen in years. Polls are not even better, he's John Kerry or that John able to capture effectively going to. Kerry's election will lead to how voter turnout changes further attacks. Daily the the election. they knew human beings by Jake Kohlman President attacks Kerry in The debates are Senator by Alan Nordstrom staff reporter his campaign stops and Kerry's chance to show his faculty columnist had the promise and poten­ tial for a better destiny than It is in our nature. speeches, the only resort left largest audience yet who he THE RAPTURE they had wrought. As cos­ Honestly we can not help it. to a President who cannot really is. In the first debate, mic custodians, the aliens Democrats love to worry. We run on his own record. So Bush was unprepared for A FABLE determined when all else worry about those afflicted after all this, where are we? what Senator Kerry had to the last day of Earth, was lost to preserve that by poverty, we worry about Kerry is winning. offer. Bush came to the ell had broken loose prospect for success by sav­ those in need of healthcare, Kerry is winning? That debate believing his own d the planet was about to ing 2000 of those they and we worry about creating cannot be true, you say. Oh, misleading campaign ads. come a cinder because we deemed most likely to jobs. But this year, we worry but it is. Look at the newest He thought he was facing had been just too stupid and develop a viable culture more then anything about poll from Newsweek that the John Kerry his campaign ruined Nature's master­ capable of flourishing one topic: Is John Kerry came out Sunday. Senator had tried to create: the flip- piece; on that very day two through the ages. "You doing his best to win the Kerry holds a 47% to 45% flopper, the long-winded thousand people were 5 came very close to accom­ election on November 2? lead over President Bush. talker who is weak on terror­ granted the chance of a new plishing that dream on Nearly everyday this That is within the margin of ism. Instead, the real John beginning. Earth, but you ran out of past month there have been error, but four weeks ago Kerry showed up and blew The UFO believers were time," the aliens observed. Bush away. Two men stood proved right. We had been "Adverse forces in your on that stage September 30, atched by aliens from else­ natures prevailed over the but only one of them looked where in our galaxy, sanity you aspired to, and presidential and it was not watched from the time our we now want to give you the one who actually is iromising species first the opportunity to continue President. As the debates ppeared, 100,000 years ago. your promising experi­ continue, Senator Kerry will Our extraterrestrial specta- ment." continue to show the ;ors were benevolent and The deal was that those American people that he is hopeful on our behalf but, 2000 survivors would be not the distorted figure the until now, had been res­ relocated to another planet Bush campaign has made olutely unmeddling. They nearly identical to Earth, him out to be. knew the rule; life on any elsewhere in the galaxy By So take heart, lanet was to take its own means of unfathomable Democrats. Senator Kerry is course, evolve as it would, alien technology, the new doing just fine. That does j part of the Grand planetary habitat would be not mean get overconfident. niversal Experiment. outfitted with a biosphere Daily events in Iraq, new job But clearly Earth's identical to Earth's. All photo / GALLERY.JOHNKERRY.COM numbers, there are lots of parochial experiment had Earth's science and technol- KERRY GREETS STUDENTS: Kerry high fives students from things that could sway this failed disastrously; all the ogy at the time of the catas- the Univerity of South Florida In Tampa. election. But a little confi­ eople, all the animals, all trophe would be preserved articles in The Washington after the Republican dence never hurt anyone. living things of any kind in working order for the cos­ Post and The New York Convention Bush was up 11 Our candidate is running were about to be snuffed out mic colonists to use. Times, not to mention all points. That's a 13-point against a President with job because of the madness of The only proviso was over the blogosphere, featur­ swing in favor of the good approval ratings below 50%. human fear and hatred. No that these presumably wise ing quotes from anonymous guys. A Gallup poll Polls consistently show that need to recite the particular specimens of Homo sapiens Democratic strategists cri­ released Sunday has the race the public is looking for a incidents leading to this ulti­ were to consult among tiquing Kerry and his staff. tied at 49%, but that is a change and the one thing mate catastrophe. Suffice it themselves, drawing from It seems like every Democrat week after they had Bush at President Bush has shown is to say, the same tendencies their rich and diverse cul­ who has ever been involved 52% and Kerry at 44%. And that he will never change. of aggressive hostility evi­ tural traditions. They were in a political campaign has the polls do not even show He is consistently wrong. dent in our race from the then supposed to determine offered his or her view of the whole picture. An article The public has been waiting start had finally coupled upon a social system that what Kerry should be doing in the New York Times a to get to know John Kerry with an intelligent technolo­ would best promote the but is not. People say the week ago talked about and now that they are seeing gy. This technology, which maintenance of their new senator should be more con­ unprecedented voter regis­ him with their own eyes and served us well in many habitat and the flourishing cise, that he should speak in tration efforts by Democrats not through disingenuous ways, would now utterly of their species. Having full sound bites like his oppo­ in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and campaign ads and talking destroy us. We had become access to the history of ter­ nent does. To all these peo­ Florida. Yes these people do points put out by the Bush very smart, but far too little restrial humanity so far ple out there I say this: calm have to actually show up at campaign, they are liking wise. recorded, they could distill down. the polls to vote but what they see. Seeing the final cata­ from past failures and suc­ Senator Kerry is doing clysm about to overwhelm cesses such prudential guid­ just fine. Look at where we our world, these kindly ance as they might. stand right now. Kerry has aliens beamed up 2000 The aliens then bade just endured a month-long human beings to their moth- their human guests to settle attack of which the political ership. These specimens in for the journey to their world has rarely seen. were selected as the wisest new home, saying that the Republican front groups like of our race, and they were intergalactic trip would take the Swift Boat Veterans for drawn from all the extant four years in Earth time to Truth captured the media's cultures on the planet. The complete. In the mean­ attention with their lies and baffled survivors were while, they would be distortions. Zell Miller, a greeted solicitously, shown accommodated in a simulat­ Democratic senator from the sad fate of their fellow ed Earthlike environment Georgia speaking at this Earthlings left behind, and and left on their own to years Republican then apprised of the reason manage their mission. Convention attacked Kerry for their rescue. Using a term they giving the most hateful con­ The aliens explained thought most appropriate to vention speech since Pat thev had intervened in the locale, the aliens called it Buchanan at the 1992 l/CDDViii »*s. photo / GALLERY.JOHNKERRY.COM Republican Convention. KERRY IN SOUTH FLORIDA: Kerry speaks in Ft. Lauderdale if in preparation for last Thursday's debate. OCTOBER 8, 2004 tfair because jobs of construction and the Okay, so I won't be 20 for they feel, as women, we military because women are another three months. should be compensated for generally smaller. There are Rebecca's question is still a years of unfair treatment. more men in the fields of good one. How can a young As a woman, I say you math and science because woman, with all of the issues should be insulted. Do you women are generally more photo illustration / BRIAN HERNANDEZ surrounding that demo­ really want to be hired intuitive. That is not society's oppres­ affects only her. graphic group, be a because you are a woman Women have a hard time sive idea for us. It is nature. It is different when you Republican? and not because you are the working and being mothers Like it or not, it is a part of are dealing with another life. Well, Rebecca, I think I most qualified for the job? to small children because our function in society. Not Yes, I believe life begins at will answer you. Do you really want a schol­ both are full-time jobs. It is every woman has to be a conception. For the record, women's arship because you are a-* our role in society to further mother, of course. But not It is a difference of opin­ rights are important to me. I woman, rather than because the species. In that role, it is every woman has to be a ions, I know. I am not really mean, thanks to Susan B. of your GPA or your athletic important to care for our CEO either. Sometimes, we trying to persuade anyone Anthony, Elizabeth Cady talent? That is humiliating, children, to nurture them, have to choose. on pro-life issues with this Stanton, and the rest of the and essentially anti-feminist. and to give them attention so Alright, I have delayed it particular article. I am trying gang, I am a student here at Is not the idea that if a man they grow up with a strong long enough. Now, what you to answer the original ques­ Rollins. I have a job (for can do it, so can we? I refuse set of values and self-esteem. have all been waiting for. tion. which I get paid just as much to be a victim of affirmative It is not a burden to carry Abortion. I do not agree with affir­ as my male counterparts), action. this responsibility. It is an Yes, I said the A-word. mative action because I can and I am viewed as being Now how about a reve­ opportunity. We can do So the Democratic Party says work hard and achieve higher on the sociological lation: men and women are something really incredible a woman should have the things on my own. I do not totem pole than a cocker different. Yes, it is true. We that no man can do. right to choose. I can respect mind having a different spaniel. I have never directly shop in different depart­ I know a lot of women that. A woman should have place in society than men (as been treated unfairly for my ments, we play different have to work to support the right to choose her reli­ long as it is essentially equal) gender. roles in the reproductive their children, and I com­ gion, her political affiliation, because men and women are Good work, ladies. We process (and boys can thank pletely understand. My her job, her school, her sig­ just different. I do not agree could not have done it with­ us for that), and we have dif­ mother did. It is a problem nificant other, her clothes, in a woman's right to choose, out you. ferent bathrooms. We are not with a lot of families. her ice cream flavor, and because I agree with the However, I get a little the same—I mean biological­ However, the ideas of being about a billion other things. child's right to live. lost when it comes to some ly. We are equal, that is true; a "career woman" and being A woman should have the I am 20 and female, and of the women's rights issues but two plus two is equal to a mother are not compatible. right to choose anything that that's why I'm a Republican. Letter to the Editor delivered me and my wheel cate directly to The Office of making its campus and pro­ dex.htm. Thank you very chair to my meeting place Disability Services, or uti­ grams a welcoming environ­ much for bringing this to I wonder if during off of the main hallway. I lize the Hamilton-Holt ment for all individuals, our attention—we will keep Disability Awareness Week don't go there any more. School Student Government regardless of disability, who an eye out for what comes to someone noticed that the Rollins should be ashamed. chain-of-command. Your choose to enroll, work, or pass. Thank you for your Phillips Johnson Student HHSGA is holding their visit here." You can also submission. Center, Mills Memorial next meeting on November seek further information at Hall, is completely inacces­ Holt MLS student 1, 2004 at 5:30 p.m. in CSS http://www.rollins.edu/mul- -The Sandspur Editors Board sible to disabled persons. I 170—this would be an ticulturalaffairsfdisability/in once persisted and found a Dear Ms. Lindborg, excellent topic to bring to security person who said he was 'pretty sure' I could get the table. For best results, in from the back ramp and This is a very valid com­ email HHSGA President door, which are unmarked, plaint Rollins College is Bandar Reda at and eventually I did go somewhat behind the learn­ [email protected] so there. There are NO signs ing curve in this matter, but that he might have the anywhere near the building the school has taken note of opportunity to add this sub­ or elsewhere on the cam­ this deficiency and has writ­ ject to his next meeting pus. I went around to the ten a proposal to use agenda. rear of the building and $75,000 over the next three- The Office of Disability after trying a number of years to bring the campus Services stated in their last unmarked doors in dark, up to speed. For more swift proposal, ". . . Rollins photo / ROLJJNS.EDU unlighted hallways I finally action, you can communi­ College is committed to Mills Building: A.K.A. the Thomas P. Johnson found an elevator, which Student Resource Center OCTOBER 8, 2004 THE SANDSPUR SPORTS Expos Moving to Nation's Capital • Long troubled team that was supposed to replace the team that left for franchise's future Minnesota. Washingtonians finally decided my have endured the loss of great players such as Major League Harmon Killebrew and Baseball. Frank Howard, as well as Senator's manager and hit­ by Jake Kohlman ting legend Ted Williams. staff reporter For 33 years Washington After 33 years the wait is baseball fans have had to over for Washington, DC. travel to Baltimore to get The city is finally getting a their fix. baseball team all their own. For years the major For years Washington has obstacle to overcome in get­ bid for a team and they have ting a team to DC was in the endured multiple disap: person of Peter Angelos, the pointments but not this time. owner of the Baltimore The city got the good news Orioles. Angelos had consis­ on September 29 when Bud tently argued that another Selig, the baseball commis­ team so close to his would sioner, called Anthony hurt his franchise's overall Williams, DCs mayor, to value and yearly revenues. photo / CHUCK KENNEDY/ KRT inform him that the Major League Baseball was HOME RUN FOR DC: Washington D.C. Mayor Anthony Williams is applauded by community Montreal Expos would be able to placate Angelos by members after anouncing that the Montreal Expos are moving to the DC Area. moving to DC beginning agreeing to guarantee a min­ which Angelos would own the late 1930's to the 1950's. um deal in the works which with the 2005 season. imum value for his franchise 60%. Either choice would make would renovate RFK for the Washington was chosen over so that if he sells the team For now the most excit­ sense but the Senators name 2005 season and build a other relocation candidates Major League Baseball will ing topic for baseball fans in faces a few obstacles as tech­ brand new ballpark on the Portland, Oregon, Las Vegas make up any differences in Washington is what should nically the Texas Rangers Anacostia River as part of and Northern Virginia. the selling price and the the team be called? Major still own the rights to the the city's urban renewal DC has wanted a agreed upon floor value of League Baseball wants to name. Most think that the plan. New owners for the baseball team ever since the the team. Baseball also wait to select a new name least the Rangers could do team, which is currently Washington Senators left in agreed to guarantee that until the new owners can after breaking Washington's owned by the other 29 base­ 1971 for Texas and became Oriole revenues would not decide for themselves but heart 33 years ago is to ball owners, are to be found the Rangers. Baseball had fall below a certain level and that has not curbed specula­ return the name. through an auction process already left Washington that if they did Major League tion. The Washington Post For now the Expos will this winter. Washingtonians once before. The original Baseball would again pay conducted an online poll in play in RFK Stadium once can look forward to a new Washington Senators left DC the difference. A final carrot which "Senators" and the home of the Washington stadium and a baseball team following the 1960 season for to Angelos was the planned "Grays" were the runaway Redskins but now only occu­ that's not very good but is at Minnesota turning into the establishment of a regional favorites. "Grays" refers to pied by the DC United and least theirs. Twins. The team that left for sports network featuring the the Negro League team that the occasional concert. Texas was an expansion Expos and the Orioles of played in Washington from There is a $440 million stadi- Baseball Races Went Down to Wire • The Angels and taking two out of three in Houston Astros. They fired FINAL REGULAR SEASON RECORDS AND STANDINGS Oakland to claim the fourth their manager three months Astros were the and final spot in the ago, but clinched their play­ last entries, while American League. Another off berth in the last day of bit of interesting American the season. Manager Phil American League National League the Cubs and League weekend action hap­ Garner wanted to send out Giants fell short. pened in New York where Roger Clemens on three ALEAST NLEAST the Twins played the by John Ferreira days rest to make sure he New York (101-61) Atlanta 96-66 Yankees in a preview of the would clinch the spot. Boston (98-64) Philadelphia 86-76 sports editor ALDS. The Yankees swept However, Clemens fell ill Baltimore (78-84) Florida 83-79 The regular season has the series proving that they and was not able to start. It is Tampa Bay (70-91) ended, and now it is time for continue to have the Twins' New York 71-91 the first time in history a Toronto (67-94) Montreal 67-95 the games tha' really count. Number. team from the NL Central On October 5, the Major Over on the National has won the National AL CENTRAL NL CENTRAL League Baseball playoffs League, teams still vied for League Wild Card. Thus, Minnesota (93-70) St.Louis 105-57 will kick off in what promis­ the final spot with the Wild this will be the first time in es to be one of the most con­ Card. First though, the history two NL Central Chicago (83-79) Houston 92-70 tested post-seasons. It was a Dodgers and Giants had teams will be in the playoffs. Cleveland (80-83) Chicago 89-73 wild final weekend in base­ business to finish out west The Giants ended the season Detroit (72-90) Cincinnati 76-86 ball, and it was a wild west with Los Angeles, three one game out of the playoffs; Kansas City (58-104) Pittsburgh 72-89 in both the National League games ahead of San while the Cubs finished well Milwaukee 67-94 and the American League as Francisco with three games back having a terrible spree AL WEST both divisions were still up to play. It would be a colos­ of bad luck at the end of the Anaheim (92-70) NLWEST for grabs. sal upset if the Dodgers season. Did anyone say Oakland (91-71) Los Angeles 93-69 The true surprise came choked their lead, but they "Billy goat"? Although three Texas (89-73) San Francisco 91-71 in the AL West, though a did not. Fans will see games back might not seem Seattle (63-99) San Diego 87-75 week ago many believed the Dodger blue in post-season like a lot to most teams, the Colorado 68-94 Angels were out of con­ play for the first time in eight Cubs had the easiest shedule AL WILD CARD Arizona 51-111 tention having fallen to the years. The wild card was still going into the final weeks of Boston (98-64) A's for the division. Yet, a where the action was hap­ the season. Both Houston Oakland (7 GB) NL WILD CARD surge last week from the pening, with three teams in and San Francisco fought off Texas (9 GB) Houston (92-70) Angels and a horrendous serious contention for the playing division leaders and White Sox (15 GB) San Francisco (1 GB) finish from the Athletics pro­ final playoff berth. still managed to make it into Cleveland (18.5 GB) pelled them into a tie. The Cubs (3 GB) One of the best stories of the big show. Baltimore (20 GB) San Diego (5 GB) Angels shocked the world, this year will have to be the Philadelphia (6 GB) OCTOBER 8, 2004 SPORTS THE SANDSPUR Season Review and Playoff Preview • Bonds showed will not get you far. It is up for the Sox to have a shot. he is not a team to the teams to produce results. Which leads to Barry Minnesota Twins vs. New York player, and the Bonds, whom I do not think Yankees Cards look to win is a great player. Sure he can (Yankees in 4) hit the ball hard and long but In this rematch of last year's the World Series. is he really a team player. In ALDS we see a Yankee team recent years he has not lead that is not the favorite to win by John Ferreira the Giants to the World sports editor the World Series. That has Series, and this year they not happened for a good There is no doubt about could not even get into the while, but they are still good it for people like me, October playoffs. Bonds seems far enough to beat the Twins. I is the best month of year. more concerned with break­ will not be shocked to see if There is an even better type ing Aaron's record than with the Twins steal a game in of October that happens only winning a World Series this series behind Santana photo / PAUL BER-.SWILL/ KRT every leap year, when the (which by the way is the true and their solid bullpen. The THE SECOND COMING?: Role players like Johnny D^mon baseball playoffs coincide measure of a great player). Yankees simply have too will go a long way in deciding if the Sox can make it to the with the Presidential play­ For example I have far more much firepower in their World Series. offs. Yes in the coming weeks respect for Pudge Rodriguez arsenal for the Twins and off teams in the NL. I pick at all. I absolutely hate to see we will see both ball players and Derek Jeter as players there will be a game in this the Cardinals in this one the Braves making it to the and politicians, heavy hitters because they have made it to series that will turn into a because they are a more playoffs again that is why I in their own respect, play the big October stage and blowout. rounded team than the will hope and cheer that they hard ball and give it their have both produced. Alright Key to the Series: Yankee Dodgers are, both these get knocked out in the first best vying for the champi­ that is my ranting for this Pitching. This staff is a lot teams have great firepower round. I must congratulate onship. It happens every fall, edition, here is what is going more vunerable than you and both have solid pitching Atlanta with making it this and it is the greatest time of to happen in the Division think, and they have shown staffs although LA's staff is far and having lost so many year for the American Series as see it. to be very inconsitent in the better. I do not believe the of their key players. Simply Pastime. past. If the gods are not smil­ magic from the Dodgers' put Atlanta does have the Before I get to my post­ American League ing the Twins could surprise. season will carry over into depth in their pitching staff season predictions, I would the playoffs because they to compete with the Astros like to quickly recap some Boston Red Sox vs. Anaheim National League run into a wall in St.Louis. in this series. Clemens and regular season facts. First off, Angels Rolen, Edmonds, and Pujols Oswalt will the lead the way a moment of respect to Ichiro (Red Sox in 5) Los Angeles Dodgers vs. will lead the charge. And the for the Astros and they will Suzuki who managed to Even though I know this will St.Louis Cardinals Cards will win a tough finally win a playoff series break George Sisler's single come back to haunt me I (Cardinals in 5) series. and maybe they might shock season record for hits. It was must pick the Red Sox for The best two teams in the Key to the Series: Cardinal the world and beat one of the a grand accomplishment and this series, although if any­ National League are facing Demolition Crew. This series teams of the other series. I have a feeling that it will one is capable of pulling out each other in the NLDS will come down to how the Meanwhile the Braves will take some time for us to wit­ an upset it is the Angels. The when they should face other LA pitchers fare against the have to rely heavily on ness a hitter who manages to way the boys from Southern in the NLCS. That is the way big Cardinal hitters, howev­ Chipper Jones who is the get on base as many ways as California managed to race the cookie crumbled so we er wins this matchup will only source of power on this Ichiro does. One can argue back and nab the AL West are forced to see an exciting win the series. team, who knows... maybe that Juan Pierre also does it, from the much better A's series compacted into five it finally is the beginning of relying mostly on speed and team was astounding. The games. I will go out on a Houston Astros vs. Atlanta the end of the Braves! a hideous swing, but Ichiro Angels beat the great A's limb and say that whichever Braves Muahahaa (evil laugh) gets the job done like no pitching staff so they might team wins this series will get (Astros in 4) Key to the Series: Roger other. Speaking of getting give Pedro and Company to the World Series because This series will not really Clemens. This team needs the job done that is exactly competition. The only thing these two teams are far bet­ matter because these two their leader in order to win. what neither the Chicago that the Red Sox have going ter than the other two play- have no real shot at winning Cubs nor Barry Bonds were for them is that they have able to do. The friendly bears heart, they carry the city's from Chicago once again fell hopes on their shoulders and ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS, FACULTY and STAFF! prey to the Billy Goat losing they will want to respond. seven of their last eight The Bo Sox's heart will carry PICTURE DAY- DON'T FORGET! games of the season and tak­ them onto a rematch of last ing what was a pretty much year's amazing ALCS. assured playoff berth and Key to the Series: Red Sox ruining it with mediocre Role Players. Players like play. The Cubs lost to teams Damon and Nixon need to that they should have beat, step up their game and help proving that a lot of hype the Boston sluggers in order

Get your Tomokan Yearbook picture taken this October! The photographer will be in the Darden Lounge In the Cornell Campus Center (first left when yon walk in the double doors)*

DAY: Thursday October 28th TIME: 11:00am to 3:00pm PLACE: Darden Lounge

photo / DAVID CARSON/ KRT Questions? Email [email protected] or call xl 594 HOW MUCH MORE DOES HE HAVE IN THE TANK?: All pictures must be taken with this photographer. Clemens did a good job last year with the Yankees but does he have enough left in the tank to lead the Houston Astros to their first playoff series win? OCTOBER 8, 2004 BBTHF. SANDSPUR SPORTS

What's Big Win Makes Up for Losses Happening? • Volleyball breaks an age old ROUTE losing streak against the Florida CALENDAR Southern Mocs. Friday 10-8 by Adam Burton No Classes staff photographer Arts & Sciences Fall Break The Tars battled to a his­ tory changing victory last Men's & Women's Tennis week against Florida Martin Courts 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Southern amidst two other Volleyball vs. Saint Leo losses. It's the first time the Alfond Sports Center volleyball team has man­ 7 p.m. aged to beat the Mocs in almost a decade. SaKrdayK>9 Florida Southern only No Classes managed to win one game Arts & Sciences Fall Break out of the match (34-32, 30- 25, 21-30, 30-25). The major­ ity of the match consisted of Men's & Women's Tennis strong play from Rollins as Martin Courts 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Florida Southern struggled Volleyball vs. Eckerd to keep up, trailing behind Alfond Sports Center most of the match. 7 p.m. After a close first game the Tars warmed up and Sindav 10-10 took control of the match. No Classes Rollins showed little weak­ Arts & Sciences Fall Break ness as they built on leads photo/ADAM BURTON GIRL POWER: Members of the Rollins volleyball team join for a pre-game unity session before and kept them for most of their victory over Florida Southern. Men's & Women's Tennis the games. Martin Courts 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Freshman Amy Barlow 28, 30-24, 30-20) North has pulled an for quite awhile. Rollins wi led the Tars to victory with The win against Florida impressive 50 blocks in 51 be on the road for the next 1 15 kills and 27 digs in the Southern broke a haunting games this season, ranking games. The next home game match. Lindsey Crosby 17 game straight losing her among the top leaders in will not take place unti added an influential 49 streak against the college. the conference. October 29 when the girls Monday 10-TI assists during the game that The last time the Tars won This week the team will will be playing Barry. helped put up the points that against Florida Southern remain at home for all three Games that were missec the Tars needed. was in the 1995 season. matches against Tampa on during Hurricane Jeanne This game was the high­ Allison North, junior, Wednesday, October 6th, have also been reschedule light of the week for the Tars did well through out the Saint Leo on Friday, October Rollins will play at Nova who lost a close game to whole week, averaging 1.75 8th, and Eckerd on Saturday, Southeastern on October Florida Tech (21-30, 33-31, blocks a game. She posted 9 October 9th. 23rd and at Barry University 30-28, 26-30,15-12) that went blocks against Florida The game against Eckerd on October 24th. into a fifth game, and lost in Southern and 8 blocks on Saturday will be the last a blow out to Ashland (30- against Florida Tech. time the Tars will be home Tuesday D-12 Soccer Teams Both Win Women's Soccer vs. FL Tech Cahall-Sandspur Field • Both the Men's equalizer five minutes later less as they shutout the took more shots and kept 7 p.m. on a free kick from 30 yards Sailfish of Palm Beach pressure on the defense, to and Women's out. As Siatka was running Atlantic University (1-3-0) 5- the 75th minute, Ian Zarac Soccer teams pick down a pass, she was chal­ 0. Four different players scored his third goal of the up solid wins. lenged by the Tars defense scored for Rollins and three season when he headed in and drew a foul. recorded assists as the Tars Chris Cerroni's cross. The by Dean Hybl The score remained tied took seven more shots on assist tied Cerroni with at one until the first minute goal. Santiago for the team lead Weekday 10-13 faculty advisor of the second half when Rollins wasted no time with three. Chris Chafin SGA Meeting The women of Rollins (6- Jacquelyn Parsons collected in the game scoring the first scored his first goal of the Galloway Room 2-0) defeated the Saints of Laura Johnson's pass and goal in the third minute of season 10 minutes later 6 p.m. Flagler College (4-2-1) 2-1 on placed a perfect rainbow play when Anthony when he rifled a shot into the a strong team performance shot from 30 yards out over Santiago crossed a ball from upper hand corner of the featuring their staunch the outstretched arms of the right corner to Chris goal from 25 yards out. Four College Republicans defense and ready-to-shoot Carver and into the top of Cerroni, who kicked it out of minutes later Zarac repeated CSS-229 offense. The Tars allowed the goal. It was Parson's sec­ the air and into the net. It his earlier goal by heading in 7:30 p.m. only five shots on goal and ond goal of the season and was Cerroni's team-leading a corner kick from Ber took 12. Johnson' s first assist. fourth goal and Santiago's Owen. It was Zarac's Keri Dye opened the Thirsday 10-14 Francesca Nicoloso team-leading third assist. The defense was not to scoring in the 19th minute anchored a strong defensive The action calmed down be overlooked however, as Music at Midday when she took a pass from performance from the Tars until the 36th minute when they put in yet another Knowles Memorial Chapel Whitney Chamberlin and and made several key saves Ryan Dodds was taken strong performance witf 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m. shot a bullet past the diving on her way to earning her down in the box, resulting in their second consecutive Katherine Carver into the sixth win on the season. a penalty kick. Dodds sent it right side of the net. It was shutout.-Keeper duties werej Choral Concert As for the men in the past the diving Jonathan 5 Dye's team-leading sixth split between Jeffrey Roger * Knowles Memorial Chapel second consecutive game, Frazier for his second goal of goal of the season and who played the first haft I 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. the Tars of Rollins College the season. and Frazer Siddall who took Chamberlin's first assist. The (4-1-2) scored five goals and Saints' Lauren Siatka hit the The second half was over in the second. Siddall held their opponent score­ more exciting as both teams made two saves.