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{)K 200? FOUNDED IN 1894 W WW. rHESANDSPUR.ORG The Price Of Beauty Rollins Gone Greek New Holiday Movies How far is too far in the pur­ It is almost the time of year when eager Billy Bob Thornton's Bad suit of beauty? Some women freshman choose a fraternity or sorority to Santa and Steve Martin's are resorting to removing join. To help you decide which one is Cheaper By The Dozen are their little toe to better fit right for you, each organization has com­ guarnteed to bring laughs into designer shoes. piled a bio telling what they are all about. this holiday season. page 15 pages 5 & 6 page 10 Avoiding Light Humor, Heavy Criticism The Finals • Edward Albee dropped in on Frenzy Rollins for rendi­ • TJ's offers tips tions of his plays. for getting through by Robert Walker exams stress free managing editor On Friday, November and easy. 21, Pulitzer Prize winning by Jessica Estes playwright Edward Albee photographer paid a visit to the Rollins campus. Albee's two day It's that time of year that visit included a private inspires fear and dread in luncheon, a master class in even the most seasoned col­ the Annie Russell Theatre, lege student. Students have and a viewing of the two worked hard all semester, photo / ROLLINS THEATRE DEPARTMENT Albee plays, The Zoo Story A DAY AT THE PARK: Albee discusses playwriting on the set of Zoo Story at the Annie Russell but it all comes down to one and The Sandbox, being per­ Theatre. thing... .the final exam. formed by Rollins students. reputation as a direct and invigorating portions of celed Albee course a chance Before launching into panic uncompromising provoca­ Albee's visit came during the to meet with the famous mode, students should con­ "I was enthralled with teur precedes him, so I was private luncheon and the playwright. Albee was sider some of these helpful Mr. Albee and grateful that not surprised that his visit open master class. The scheduled to teach a month suggestions courtesy of Mae he was able to spend two was at once invigorating, luncheon was held in the long course this semester, Fitchett, Coordinator of days at Rollins," said eye-opening, and challeng­ Cornell Museum and was but was forced to cancel do Academic Enhancement Thomas Ouellette, Chair of ing." designed to give students to an illness in the family. Services at TJ's resource Rollins' Department of The eye-opening and who had enrolled in a can­ center. Theatre and Dance. "His CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Talk to your professor. According to Fitchett, "the A New Generation Of Peace Makers most important thing you es to work with high school encounter with a group of can do is communicate with • Local students This past weekend, aged students towards creat­ gun-toting gang members. your professor." Make sure November 29 to the 30, come together to ing a new generation of He found that these troubled you know the format of the Rollins hosted the interna­ empowered youth. youth not only knew of exam (essays, multiple promote peace in tional education program The founding of Peace Archbishop Desmond Tutu choice, short answer), where Peace Jam. Peace Jam was their community. Jam has an interesting story; and his efforts towards non­ the material comes from founded in 1996 as a pro­ the idea arose from co- violent social change, but (books, class notes, lectures) by Brittany Lee gram to bring Nobel Prize founder Ivan Suvanjieff's supported and admired him. and what it covers. There is copy editor Laureates to college campus­ From there, the concept of nothing worse than spend­ having Nobel Prize winners ing valuable study hours address and inspire the memorizing information youth was born. that is not even on the test. The Dalai Lama was Start studying early. approached with the idea, Though cramming may and with his help the pro­ seem like an easy way to gram grew to consist of 11 cover a lot of information, Nobel Prize Laureates. students who spread out These laureates include the their studying are typically Dalai Lama himself, much more successful. Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Instead of caffeine-fueled Rigoberta Menchu Turn, Dr. marathon study sessions, Oscar Arias, Adolfo Perez break your studying into Esquivel, Mairead Corrigan short intervals. Most people Maguire, Betty Williams, recall the information they Jose Ramos-Horta, Bishop begin and end with best, so Carlos Ximenes Belo, Aung taking short frequent breaks San Suu Kyi, and Jody is recommended. Also, Williams. avoid relying on coffee and Since its launch, the pro­ soda to keep you awake. If gram has had 30,092 partici­ you feel like you're losing photo / MARK BARTSCHI pants worldwide. High focus, try exercising as a WORKING TOGETHER FOR PEACE: Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Jody Williams poses with a CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 local youth peace activism group in the Warden Arena. DECEMBER-5, 2003 THE SANDSPUR -NEWS Inspiring Future Community Leaders CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 diverse backgrounds. school students across the Williams followed the country and the world are meeting with a brief speech provided with a weekend of and an hour of questions inspiration, service, and and answers. community building. For the rest of the day, Peace Jam's goal is "to students chose and imple­ inspire a new generation of mented a community service peacemakers who will trans­ project. The project collected form their local communi­ clothes, food, toiletries, etc., ties, themselves, and the for the homeless by solitic- world," and judging from ing the community for dona­ the reactions of the partici­ tions. Afterwards, students pants and the college stu­ met again with their family dents at Rollins, the program groups. The evening was is a tremendous success. concluded with a presenta­ Peace Jam brought tion of the documentary film approximately 200 high created by Peace Jam, which school and middle school will air at the Global Peace students to campus last Film Festival to be held in weekend, and about 40 col­ Orlando. lege-aged mentors volun­ On the second day, teered as well. This year's Williams again addressed visiting laureate was the crowd, and the group Williams. played a variety of team The day's activities building games. Before photo / MARK BARTSCHI began with a welcoming cer­ lunch, the students present­ JAMMING TOGETHER: Peace Jam participants engage in a team building exercise in the emony followed by the first ed their own projects and Warden Arena. of many family group meet­ service plans for the commu­ ing ceremony, and each stu­ leges, in the US. from Peace Jam with a new ings. The family groups nity. Each group created a dent leaving campus with a Odile Perez, '06, was a understanding of their own were smaller groups of stu­ poster or story-board with plan of action. In six months, mentor for Peace Jam and power to make a difference dents accompanied by men­ their plan of action to help they will meet again to dis­ said of the experience, and the experience benefited tors. These groups gave the the community and initiate cuss their progress at the "Peace Jam is the best oppor­ all involved. youth a chance to interact change. Peace Jam Slam, a one-day tunity to give back to your For more information on with one another and broke Lunch was followed by conference. community because your Peace Jam or to get involved, down the barriers that exist workshops created and led To have Peace Jam come empowering our youth to visit their website at when bringing together a by community members. to Rollins is a great honor, as make a difference." www.peacejam.org. group of students with The day ended with a clos- they have only 15 host col- Students walked away

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Limit one per customer per visit, please. To see all our menu selections, click on www.crispers.com. DECEMBER 5, 2003 NEWS THE SANDSPUR Iraq In Turmoil Controversy King • The violent minutes before impact. conflicts in Iraq Days prior to the attacks, • New child sive conduct" is not aimi- senting Scott Peterson. He President George W. Bush nal. On the other hand? the vows to "land like a ton of continue as the arrived on Thanksgiving to abuse accusations California Penal Code bricks" on those who threat­ country considers eat a turkey dinner with 600 against Michael Section 288(a) states, "Any en to tarnish Jackson's name. hungry troops from the First Jackson stir up a person who willfully and Geragos also declared that national elections. Armored Division and the lewdly commits any lewd or "Michael Jackson is not 82nd Airborne. media frenzy. by Cathy McCarthy lascivious act...upon...a going to be abused. Michael Currently, the com­ child who is under the age of Jackson is not going to be asst. features editor by Karina McCabe mander in chief has 130,000 14 years, with the intent of slammed, is not going to be asst. news editor There were 79 U.S. casu­ troops in Iraq. He plans to arousing...or gratifying the a pinata for every person alties in Iraq during the reduce that number to The "King of Pop," lust passions, or sexual who has financial motives." month of November, which, 105,000 by June 2004. Michael Jackson is yet again desires of that person...is In his own defense, according to the Department Coincidentally, this reduc­ undergoing public scrutiny guilty of a felony." Michael Jackson has of Defense, makes for a total tion would come just as the of his private life with new The warrant was issued launched a website of 436 U.S. sendee members presidential election season accusations of child molesta­ on Wednesday following a (http://www.MJnews.us) to who have lost their lives heats up. tion. search of Michael Jackson's counter the charges and as a since the beginning of the Iraq will soon be having The first time, in 1993, he home, the Neverland Ranch, "source of official communi­ war in Iraq. elections of its own, if plans was accused of "sexual mis­ on Tuesday. Authorities cations on my case." This statistic does not for the transition of the gov­ conduct" with a 13-year-old would not disclose specifics The defense's strategy is include the 2,000 wounded ernment to the Iraqi people boy. He was never on any evidence. to prove that the accuser and service members nor C.I.A. go smoothly. charged—the family Jackson surrendered his mother lack credibility. and civilian contractual The Iraqi Governing dropped the case after himself on Thursday to the This plan came as a result of workers casualties. Council recently unani­ Jackson reportedly paid Santa Barbara County discovering previous abuse At least 25 other coali­ mously voted to hold full them an out of court multi- Police. He was released after allegations in the family that tion troop members have national elections in June to nullion-dollar settlement. posting a $3 million bond. came up to be false. The lost their lives during choose an interim govern­ This time, authorities The difference between father's attorney, Russell November as well, making ment. issued the arrest warrant the two cases, according to Halpern, also suggests that for the bloodiest month since There is, however, con­ based on "suspicion of child prosecutor Thomas the mother has a "Svengali- the start of the war. cern that organizing such an molestation," which Jackson Sneddon, is that this family like" skill at making her chil­ Fifty-four Iraqis died election would not be possi­ vehemently insists is a "big is more concerned with "jus­ dren repeat her lies. after a fierce three-hour bat­ ble in time for June due to he." tice than money." Michael also has a lot of tle between rebels and U.S. technical and political diffi­ The alleged victim is a Jackson's camp, other support. soldiers in Samarra, located culties, so a committee is 12-year-old boy who however, believes that this is His brother, Jermaine 60 miles north of Baghdad. researching the matter, and appeared in a documentary not the situation. One of his Jackson, is also defending Residents of Samarra say their findings will be given with Jackson entitled spokesmen, Stuart his reputation to the public the death toll is much lower, in two weeks. "Living with Michael Backerman, states that the as he insists that "He's not a and casualties were mostly The U.S. has said that Jackson." Jackson first met case is inherently biased criminal...he's not a child civilian. Five soldiers were they would prefer indirect the boy after he visited him because the opposing molester," and he compares wounded. elections instead, and have in hospital as a cancer lawyer, Sneddon, has a "per­ this case to "a modern-day The majority of the not given an official patient. Later, he allowed sonal dislike of Michael lynching." rebels were reported to be response to this recent vote. the boy to stay overnight in Jackson and wants to see His fans have been hold­ wearing uniforms of The conflict in Iraq con­ his bedroom at his him destroyed." However, ing candlelight vigils. One Saddam's Fedayeen paramil­ tinues to escalate, and Neverland Ranch home. he also remarked that they was held at his star on the itary force. "weapons of mass destruc­ In reference to this inci­ are prepared for this offen­ Hollywood Walk of Fame" Residents of Samarra say tion" have yet to be found. dent, Jackson remarked that sive attack on Jackson's rep­ and another on the Champs they are becoming increas­ Unfortunately, a resolu­ sleeping with a child is utation. Sneddon disagrees Ely sees. ingly agitated after witness­ tion to this bloody violence "very right. Ifs very loving. with Backerman's interpre­ Michael Jackson is ing American troops fire of this war has not been That's what the world needs tation of his intent in this expected to be formally tank shells at civilian institu­ found. now, more love." He also case. charged in mid-December, tions during the battle, For more information, stated, "It's not sexual. For this case, Jackson and his arraignment is including a hospital that was go to The New York Times We're going to sleep." has hired celebrity attorney scheduled for January 9. If aiding wounded civilians Online website, According to California Mark Geragos, who has also he is charged, he could and a kindergarten school www.nytimes.com, the law, sleeping with a child represented Winona Ryder receive a prison sentence of that was evacuated only source for this article. without "affirmative, offen­ and is currently also repre­ up to eight years. Attention Cell Phone Users • Consumers can edly take two and a half landline numbers to a cell new cell phone carrier mean the United Sates and other hours, in the United States. In phone number. buying a new phone. Even if industrialized nations, cell now change cell Europe the process will take Customers no longer the new company sells the phone companies generally phone carriers up to three months. have to fear losing a new same phone, consumers still donate old and "retired" Consumers are being number, or having to deal have to purchase new ones phones to poorer nations. without giving up warned, however. This new with the hassles of passing because each company has These poorer nations their numbers. rule has cell phone compa­ out new ones. their own specific encryp­ often lack recycling systems, nies in a feeding frenzy— Telecommunications tion code. and thus will likely be forced by Lara Bueso attempting to keep their cur­ Services Inc. (TSI) has hired Approximately 30 mil­ to throw the broken phones photo editor rent clients while at the same 200 new workers to prepare lion people a year transfer­ in the garbage. Cell phone companies time trying to lure new ones for a smooth transition from ring companies will discard As a solution, the will no longer be allowed to from competing companies. one cell phone service to their old phones. Many of European Union (EU) is prevent clients from keeping This means new gim­ another. * these phones will end up in hoping by 2006 to pass a bill the same number when they micks, new slogans, new This company serves as landfills, leaking toxic met­ that encourages cellular switch cell phone services. contracts, and consequently the liaison between cellular als and chemicals found in companies to eliminate the use of brominated flame On Monday, November new problems. companies and consumers. the circuit board, the liquid crystal display of the screen, retardants, lead and mercury 24 a new rule went into Millions are expected to They are expecting approxi­ and the battery, into the in the phones' production. effect allowing consumers to change companies due to mately a million a day to ground. switch their cell phone carri­ this new "wireless emanci­ seek new cellular carriers. In the meantime, cellular ers without switching their pation". Environmental concerns Recycling is an option, companies are trying to find numbers. Consumers will now are also being raised due to but still a risky one. ways to expand the lives of This change will report­ also be able to move home the new rule. Switching to a Although it may work in handsets and cell phones. DECEMBER 5, 2003 THE SANDSPUR NEWS Eye For An Eye Enemy of Mine(s) • Nobel Laureate opposition faced by the bility of enforcing the critical the ICBL, Williams has co- • John Allen cause, as many governments authorization of the death Jody Williams authored the book After the saw the treaty as a nice idea, Muhammad was penalty. Guns Fall Silent: The Enduring delivers inspiring but felt eliminating land­ Muhammad, a veteran Legacy of Landmines, and sentenced to death mines all together was more of the Gulf War, asked police message to devoted 20 years to lecturing for organizing a Utopian ideal than a reality. to call him God throughout Rollins College. around the world about her shootings in 2002. his reign of terror and was cause. Williams shocked many said to lack any emotion by Brittany Lee Williams has won attendees when she stated copy editor by Jessica Combs throughout the trial. numerous other awards for that, though the majority of staff reporter "I never saw [remorse] On Sunday, November her work, including the countries worldwide have 7 signed the treaty, the U.S. On Monday, November the whole time/ said juror 23 at 3 p.m., Nobel Peace Distinguished Leadership 24, 2003, a jury in Virginia Robert Elliott. Prize recipient Jody Award from the Nuclear has not signed on. Beach, VA determined that Prosecutors told the Williams addressed a crowd Age Peace Foundation and The explanation for this, John Allen Muhammad will press that not only were the of students, faculty, and the Fiat Lux Award from according to the US govern­ be executed for organizing killings part of a plan to community members in the Clark University. ment is our duty to defend the deadly sniper attacks obtain $10 million from the Bush Auditorium. During her talk, Korea. that occurred in the government, but that Her lecture, entitled, Williams made it clear to Williams took questions Washington area for three Muhammad also had plans "One Person Can Make a students that they were at the end, tackling topics straight weeks during to kill his ex-wife in an Difference/' delivered the equally as capable of doing ranging from her opinion on October last year. attempt to gain custody of message that changing any something great as she has. the current Iraqi conflict to The jury sentenced his three children. societal wrong is possible Williams spoke of her the steps for getting Muhammad to the death The defense sought to with a vision and persever­ undergraduate days and her involved with a cause. penalty on two counts: com­ make the jurors overlook ance. inability to choose a major or In her final words, mitting murder as part of a Muhammad's crimes by pre­ Williams was co-recipi­ a life path. Williams returned to the plot to terrorize the public senting home movies show­ ent of the Nobel Peace Prize She described her early idea that anyone can make a and committing multiple ing him playing with his in 1997 for her work in the attraction to the issue of ban­ difference, an empowering murders within three years. children and showing letters elimination of landmines ning landmines as stemming and inspiring message trans­ Peter Greenspun, the from his children in which worldwide. from her interest in and dis­ mitted throughout the defense attorney, believes they spoke of the love they Williams was the found­ approval of the Vietnam speech. there are many major issues have for their father. ing coordinator of the War, where they were used When Williams rose to for appeal of the death Muhammad will be for­ International Campaign to heavily. leave, she was greeted by penalty issued on mally sentenced February Ban Landmines (ICBL) and Williams then gave an thundering applause. Muhammad. 12, but Judge Leroy F. led the organization to its overview of the creation of Williams's visit was held After being arrested on Millette Jr. has the choice of greatest achievement—the the ICBL, which started as a in conjunction with Peace October 24, 2002, reviewing the death sen­ creation of an international conglomeration of numer­ Jam, a national organization Muhammad was sent to tence and reducing the pun­ treaty banning antiperson­ ous companies who were that brings Nobel Prize Virginia by Attorney ishment to life in prison nel landmines. affected by the use of land­ Laureates to college campus­ General John Ashcroft without parole. As well as serving as mines. es for weekend workshops. because of the state's capa­ Campaign Ambassador for She spoke of the early

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£0£ • Drawing Creativity from Diversity • ®Difttey DECEMBER 5, 2003 FEATURES THE SANDSPUR The Cornell Museum: A Season Of Change The Cornell Fine Arts Museum is about to renovate, and has much in store for everyone. by Eliza Osborn features editor The Cornell Fine Arts Museum is in the midst of a massive transformation. In mid-November the museum closed its doors for a twelve to eighteen month renovation that will prove greatly beneficial to Rollins faculty and students, as well as the rest of the Central Florida community. "The museum was estab­ lished in 1941," says Dr. Arthur Blumenthal, the director of the museum, "and there has still never been a permanent gallery dedicated to showing off the

outstanding permanent col­ photo / BRAD ABOFF lection of the museum, even BEFORE: The current Cornell Fine Arts building has been home to the museum since 1941 though it is one of the oldest and most distinguished in Central Florida. This was the main instigation for the ren­ ovation." Blumenthal also recog­ nizes the opportunities that the museum provides as a resource to Rollins students and faculty. "This is a teaching, muse­ um and a division of the col­ lege," he says, "and we had to ask ourselves, 'how can we serve students better?"

The answer lies in the ?>*?<$>*&? M&s&fy v4*##*£> %m$v addition of both an educa­ tional gallery and a print S3! A t2 study room, where students will be able to work directly with art, both individually photo / CORNELL FINE ARTS MUSEUM and in a classroom setting. AFTER: The new building will include a loading dock, six galleries, and a print study room. Blumenthal also hopes to open the museum's doors Blumenthal believes that many programs that the "While the construction to say goodbye to the muse­ to more of Rollins education­ the design of the new build­ museum has always provid­ crew hammers away," he um, but to get involved as al departments. ing will be much more ed. says "you can continue to friends to the museum." "We are not designed to appealing to students. This is far from the truth look forward to a whole host Blumenthal plans to serve any one department," "It is aesthetically much however. In fact, until of museum programs, [like] keep students posted on he says. "We want to serve more interesting, as well as February when the artwork lectures, films, workshops, specifics regarding the all students and faculty; this more prominent," he says. is moved into storage facili­ courses, and more member­ event. includes those interested in "It is easier to spot, which ties and the staff relocates to ship events (trips, talks, Blumenthal is most Philosophy, English, Science, will allow it to be more high- office space on the first floor etc)." excited about the opportuni­ and Languages." profile. This will help us to of Sutton Place, students will The museum has no ty of the museum to more Blumenthal would even serve people better because still be able to take advan­ intention of allowing itself to effectively showcase its per­ like to add classes to the cur­ more people will know tage of the museum whenev­ become distanced from the manent collection. riculum that are specifically where we are." er they like. Rollins community. "The heart of every geared to the museum. The new museum will "Just because our doors "We want to work with museum is in its collection," "I would like to teach a also include six new and are closed," says the community to integrate he says. "Our heart has course of museum studies," larger galleries, including Blumenthal, "does not mean ourselves into the lives of the remained in storage." he says. "It would be geared the education gallery. A new that no one can use the students," says Blumenthal. This will soon change towards students interested loading dock will allow the museum. Any student who The museum is already however, and with the many in directing or curating museum to receive more art­ calls or knocks can come in. planning an event to be held renovations in store at the museums." work and will most impor­ We are also still allowing in February, when construc­ Cornell Fine Arts Museum, In addition to the educa­ tantly, provide plenty of any class that needs to use tion is scheduled to begin. Rollins College and all of tional gallery and the print space for the permanent col­ the art from the museum to On Thursday, February Central Florida have much study room, an entirely new lection to be properly and do so." 12, there will be a student to look forward to. building will be built to eminently displayed. Blumenthal also stresses event coordinated by Jane Any student who wants replace the one that current­ With all of these changes the fact that simply because Aherling, '04, to be held to take a look at what the ly houses the museum. taking place, one might the museum itself is tem­ from 6 to 8 p.m. museum has to offer before "This building is rather assume that, until the porarily closing, this does " There will be entertain­ it closes in February should non-descript," says reopening of the museum in not mean that the programs ment, food, drinks, and free call (407) 646-2526 for more Blumenthal. "It is hard for a 2005, Rollins students will that have always been stuff," says Blumenthal. "It information. lot of people to find." have to live without the offered will cease to exist. will allow students not only DECEMBER 5, 2003 THE SANDSPUR FEATURES Time: How to Get it on Your Side system of organizing, she have the skills or the self- • While time may In creating a set of time man­ goals, and they set dead­ agement strategies, a person lines." still manages to put off tasks. regulatory strategies to be in short supply, typically chooses ones that In an email sent to his "When I do procrasti­ achieve their goals." there are ways for will work for their specific students this semester, nate, I plan how I'm going to For those who do not needs and then perfects Valiante recalled that when do so," she says. "I make out already possess the strate­ us to gain a little them until they become part he was in graduate school a little schedule and say gies to manage their time extra. of their daily routine. the main thing he would do from this time to this time effectively, there are a great Matabuena uses a vari­ was to cut deadlines in half. I'm going to be doing this." number of local resources by Stephanie Jones ety of tools, in addition to "When a professor gave Luckily for the procrasti- available to help people contributing writer clock setting, to manage her us a month to do a paper, I nators of the world, doing so become better organizers. In a quiet room filled busy schedule. Not only is had it done in 2 weeks," he does not mean that one is Resources such as the only by the sudden whistles she taking five academic says. "As a result, I was completely unable to man­ Internet and the Personal of a recorder, Michelle classes, but she also partici­ rarely left anxious and age their time. Counseling Center located Ramirez-Matabuena sits pates in a work-study, white-knuckled trying to get "Procrastination is an on the bottom level of studying finger placements Spanish tutoring, and is an something finished at the avoidance behavior [that] a McKean Hall have online and music notation while active member in both last minute." lot of people have," says pamphlets and videos to aid practicing songs. She greets Kappa Delta Pi (a national Cori Norton, a senior at Valiante. "I think a lot of those who wish to learn the professor with a cheerful honor society) and the Latin Rollins and student of times, to a degree, it's these strategies. smile and enthusiastic chat­ American Student Valiante's, who received the [about] immediate gratifica­ "Especially around this ter about being able to play a Association. On top of all email about time manage­ tion. .. and delaying not nec­ time of the semester with piece with great efficiency. this, she works part-time at a ment, uses a calendar to essarily punishment, but finals, getting ready for Matabuena goes back to Walt Disney World theme keep track of assignments. "I something really unpleasant graduation, I feel that I have working on her recorder park. never wait until the night like the writing of a paper, a lot to do," Elizabeth Garr project that will be due in "I have a day planner before a paper is due to although people typically says, which is one of the rea­ over a month, while the that I keep my plans written write the paper," she says. "I enjoy it once they're finally sons why she maintains her music professor sets up in Spanish and in English, will get it done the weekend into it." planner. "There's just not materials for the class that because sometimes I'll forget before the week that it is due Procrastinators are often enough hours in the day." will begin in approximately something if I write it in because I have to have it labeled as lazy or unmotivat­ As a closing reminder to 20 minutes. Spanish, so I'll write it in proofread by at least two ed, but in actuality it is a lack his students, Valiante advis­ "I'd rather be some­ English, and vice versa," she people and at least five of momentum to do certain es them to remember and to where 10 minutes early than says. "I also leave post-it times." undesirable tasks. "reflect on • what Ben two minutes late," says notes everywhere in my A daily planner or calen­ "It's not a problem about Franklin meant when he Matabuena, '05, who sets her house. I'll put [them] on my dar are means of stability for motivation as much as it is wrote, 'Dost thou love life? clocks 15 minutes ahead to cereal that I'll eat the next most people, especially stu­ about inertia. Very often Then do not squander time, make sure that she arrives morning so when I see one dents, so that they maintain people are motivated to [do for that is the stuff life is on time. This gives her the I'll take it and put it in my order in their busy lives. a task] but they just don't made of.'" added benefit of getting wallet. I'll also use a dry Senior and active member in small tasks finished and the erase board to write the Kappa Delta sorority, comfort of not having to reminders to myself, [and] I Elizabeth Garr believes that have someone wait for her. use my cellphone to leave she would be completely lost Matabuena is one person myself a voicemail." without such a device. DON'T BE LEFT IN THE DARK in a sea of many that uses Behavioral skills such as "I write down every­ some type of strategy to those exemplified by thing in my planner", she WHEN YOU PAY FOR COLLEGE monitor her time. According Matabuena encompass the says, "and then after I've to an Internet document system of time management written down what I've been There are 250,000 ways to pay for published by the strategies that are based in assigned that day, I'll look at Productivity Institute, the psychological principles. what's due tomorrow and college with our Scholarship Channel, average person uses 13 dif­ "Time management is actu­ make sure that I write ferent ways to manage their ally called environmental myself a note in the today time effectively. self-regulation," says Dr. section." Time management skills Giovanni Valiante, a psy­ Despite the fact that are a set of techniques, or chologist and professor of most people know ways to methods, that one uses in education who constantly manage their time, and use order to accomplish short uses self-regulatory skills to these strategies on a daily and long-term goals. These monitor his daily activities. basis, they are not fool-proof methods commonly include "People have a lot of self- methods of preventing pro­ making to-do lists, using regulatory skills. They set crastination. Even though planners, setting clocks goals, they monitor them­ MichelleRamirez- iearch oyer 250,000 scholarships early, or simply goal setting. selves in relation to those Matabuena uses a detailed fr&p. d

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• Think you can HaasStapt«iMWta%pai live without sleep? (atteas! a few nights a It's harder on the body than you might think. by Mark Bartschi technology manager In recent years, the United States has seen a sig­ nificant increase in concern over sleep deprivation, and not without reason. As of late, increased academic and career obligations have kept adolescents and adults up until all hours of the night But what are the conse­ K \ 5C: _ 100% quences, if any", of losing O Offfculy f aing asleep shut-eye? How many hours B Aw aha a fejtdurin g fie night • We too early & cannot get back to steep does it take before serious •ant feelings ** legs health consequences result? DRHEILL.EDU' Sleep deprivation is a grow­ ptnalo.il NATIONAL SLEEP FQtM POOR SLEEPING PATTERNS: Low academic performance HOW MUCH SLEEP ARE YOU GETTING?: You are not the ing problem because more is just one side effect from a lack of sleep. only one not getting enough quality sleep. people are experiencing it Most people believe that When Minnesota high ulant nicotine into the blood All these tips may be without any knowledge of the worst tiling that can hap- schools changed the start of stream, which can impair helpful, but first, a conscious the potential consequences. pen as a result of lost sleep is classes from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 quality sleep. will is required to' get the If sleep is so important, a drowsy feeling the next a.m., adnunistrators noticed Caffeine has the same necessary amount of sleep. why do people get so little of day. This is only the tip of improved academic per­ effect and is found in coffee, This boils down to a matter it? Oftentimes,, academic, the iceberg, however. formance, a reduction in dis­ soda, tea, chocolate, and of priorities. Organizing career, and social priorities Decreased alertness carries cipline problems, and a some medications. It is usu­ one's life so that high-quality bump sleep down on the list with it a plethora of short- decrease in illness. ally best to avoid caffeine sleep is a priority is well of important things to do on term side effects, including While the short-term consumption within four worth the effort. The Better any given day. By the time memory degradation, consequences can be danger­ hours of bedtime, but cutting Sleep Council offers this all the parties have been reduced cognitive ability, ous or fatal on occasion, the back too quickly can cause advice: give yourself "per­ attended, all the papers have and increased risk of occu­ long-term consequences of withdrawal. mission" to go to bed. As been written, and all the pational or vehicular* injury. sleep deprivation can often Alcohol, in theory, hard as it may be to put work is done, it is easy to Just 90 minutes of lost sleep be extremely deleterious to should have the opposite away your "to do" list, make find oneself turning in at can result in a reduction in one's health. Untreated effect since it is a depressant. sleep a priority You'll thank some unbelievable hour of daytime alertness of 32 per­ sleep disorders are linked to This is true, but the metabol­ yourself in the morning. the early morning. Most cent. Drowsy driving can be high blood pressure, heart ic adjustments made by the Unwind early in the sleep-deprived people do nearly as dangerous as attack, strokes, obesity, body to clear alcohol can be Finish chores and not intentionally develop or drunk driving, since drowsi­ depression, and mental just as disruptive after one run errands early in the understand the health conse­ ness has many of the same impairment. Ultimately, the has already fallen asleep. evening so fou can clear quences of such a pattern, effects as alcohol on the goal of those seeking to Food can have mixed your mind and relax before but it can become a vicious body's reflexes and alertness. improve their sleep patterns results. A light snack, espe­ bedtime. cycle with no apparent The National Highway is to get the quantity and cially one that includes Keep regular hours. Go escape. Traffic Safety quality of sleep that they sleep-inducing amino acids to bed around the same time Many factors can con­ Administration produced need. The following sugges­ such as milk, can be helpful. 'each night and wake up tribute to loss of sleep. Use numbers estimating that tions may help: beds are for A full meal, however, will close to the same time each of caffeine, alcohol, or nico­ drowsy driving causes at sleeping. Those who associ­ activate the digestive sys­ morning to keep your bio­ tine during the day can least 100,000 crashes, 71,000 ate the bed with TV-watch­ tem causing more problems logical clock in check. interfere with one's normal injuries, and 1,550 fatalities ing, eating, or working may than it solves. A healthy sleep pattern sleep cycle. More common­ every year. find it difficult to shut down Exercise is also a mixed not only protects the body ly, however, psychological Adolescents are often for the night there. bag. While it does expend from the aforementioned stressors can lead to a turbu­ the worst offenders when it A comfortable room tem­ excess energy, it can arouse dangers, it also provides lent night's sleep. Stress comes to unhealthy sleep perature is essential to quali­ the cardiovascular system immeasurable benefits to the causes increased tension and patterns, and they are the ty sleep. Temperatures in and muscles; therefore, it is body, such as immune sys­ arousal of nervous system group that heeds the most excess of 75 degrees or best not to try an extensive tem" enhancement energy functions, so going to bed in sleep. Teens can sleep for up below 54 degrees can disrupt workout too close to bed­ replacement, weight control, a high state of stress will to 9.25 hours on a regular a good night's sleep. time. and even learning ability. usually result in reduced basis, but they need at least Drinking fluids less than Pets can cause allergic While there is no established quality sleep. A cool-down 8.25 hours in order to func­ a few hours before bedtime reactions or simply squirm connection between sleep or relaxation period before tion properly. Any less can may result in more bath­ around on the bed, causing and the ability to recall facts, turning in can help alleviate lead to mood swings and room runs. sleep disruptions; conse­ research has proven that this problem according to emotional difficulties. Contrary to popular quently it may be better for motor skills are enhanced by Breus book, Sleep Do's and Scientists speculate that belief, naps are usually a bad them to sleep on the floor. sleeping. Subjects who were Don'ts. much of behavior attributed idea for grown adults. They Of course, it is important taught new dance routines Built into human physi­ to Attention Deficit Disorder can disrupt the body's cycle to remember that just or even basic finger-tapping ology is a phenomenon (ADD) may actually be the and cause problems getting because a stimulus fails to exercises showed consistent­ called the circadian rhythm. result of too little sleep. to sleep when it's really time wake a person up does not ly better performance after a It functions as a "body Contrary to popular belief, to turn in for the night. mean that it is not disrupting night of sleep. Reasoning clock," maintaining a 24- those in their mid or late Bright lights can make it sleep. Extreme tempera­ and decision-making are hour cycle of body activity. teens need more sleep than difficult to get back to sleep tures, metabolic activity and also enhanced by the neocor­ The circadian rhythm works younger adolescents, when one does have to get other agitators do not always tex's extra time to process best when it can operate on a Research shows that of the up at night. Might-lights are wake a person, but they can information during sleep. pattern. If the pattern is bro­ 20 percent of high school a better choice, still impair a person's ability This makes the idea of ken or altered too frequently, students that tend to fall Having a smoke before to reach and stay in the "sleeping on it" a valid quality and quantity of sleep asleep in class, more of them bed may feel relaxing, but it deepest levels of sleep where means of fmding answers to can suffer tremendously. are in the older age group. actually introduces the stim­ the most good is done. difficult questions. DECEMBER 5, 2003 THE SANDSPUR FEATURES Pulitzer Prize Winner Albee Visits Campus CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 panel of three Rollins faculty you expect. If you read his During the luncheon, the members gathered on the work you expect a guy with three-time Pulitzer Prize stage on the Annie. The a slightly acidic tongue and a winner shared his thoughts panel was introduced by Dr. sense of humor and Albee on being a playwright and Nassif, who introduced didn't disappoint." what a playwright does. "All Albee by reading from a Albee's visit to Rollins serious playwrights," Albee quote from Albee himself, in did not go off without a stated, "are holding a mirror which Albee describes his snag. On Saturday after­ up to people and saying look work. "An examination of noon, Albee attended the 2 this is how you behave, why the American Scene, an p.m. showing of his two don't you change?" attack on substitution of arti­ plays, performed by Rollins Albee also railed against ficial for real values in our students in the Annie. trends of selling out for the society, a condemnation of Albee's response was less sake of becoming a commer­ complacency, cruelty, and than stellar. Parties who cial success. "Change the emasculation and vacuity, a wish to remain anonymous audience, not the type of the­ stand against the fiction that reported that Albee's atre you do." everything in this slipping response included that the For those afraid of being land of ours is peachy-keen." production was an "abomi­ nothing more than obscure The panel onstage with nation of theatre." playwrights, Albee offered Albee included Thomas Peg O'Keef, who direct­ some degree of hope. "There Oulette, chair of the depart­ ed the two plays, offered a are three types of play­ ment of theatre and dance, "no comment," complete wrights," Albee said. "Lousy Peg O'Keef, a professor in with quote mark finger ones, mediocre ones, and the theatre department and motions, in response to Albee's critique. "As far as photo / ROLLINS THEATRE DEPARTMENT good ones. The mediocre director of the two Albee WATCHING, LISTENING, AND LEARNING: Award winning ones tend to be the most suc­ works being produced at his [Albee's] reaction to our playwright Edward Albee offers his insight into the creative arts. cessful." Rollins, and Connie May productions of his work," Albee showed a keen Fowler, a professor in the Thomas Ouellette offered, for his plays A Delicate on a mirror in a bar in New ability to mix humor with English department and a "I'll let his remarks speak for Balance, Seascape, and Three York. insight when he offered var­ noted novelist. The discus­ themselves, just as I am Tall Women. However, he is Currently Albee is work­ ious bits of advice for young sion started with a series of happy to have Professor best known for his 1962 play ing on a play called Home playwrights trying to make questions directed at Albee O'Keef's work speak for Who's Afraid of Virginia Life, which focuses on the it in the theatre world. by the other panelist. The itself." Woolf?, which was nominat­ character Peter from Albee's "Have the climax somewhat most memorable moment of This was not Albee's first ed for a Pulitzer and created The Zoo Story. Home Life is near the end....Have your this forum came when pro­ visit to Rollins. During the controversy when it was not intended to serve as a pre- plays done in a cold the­ fessor Oulette inquired if year 2000, Albee was invited awarded the prize. On an quel to The Zoo Story and will atre. ...Have your plays done Albee had purchased the to Rollins and was given an interesting side note, Albee depict Peter at home right in the morning, because peo­ new Brittany Spears record, honorary degree from explained .that the title before he heads to the park ple can't hear in the evenings to which Albee responded, Rollins. Albee's awards also Virginia Woolf came from and meets Jerry. after life has taken its "No, but I hear she is for include three Pulitzer Prizes something he'd seen written sale." toll....You should try to do 'iu^im>mmm>>m>>mm)\mmim\myw.w>m\vim»mm>mm)ma more than you can; Always Albee's Brittany Spears try to fail." quip was par for Albee's After the luncheon, visit. During the luncheon which lasted over double the there where several knocks planned hour, Albee took a at the door, which Albee p1ycho,ogy, huh? brief tour of the museum attributed to, "Republican while an anxious audience Thought Police." gathered in the Annie As many students who Russell theatre. Around 3:15 attend the master class in the afternoon, Albee and a noted, "He [Albee] is what Tackling Tests CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 show up again on the final). healthy alternative. The Also, analyze your profes­ endorphin boost will give, sor's grading style and note you the extra energy you the grader's comments, it need to keep en studying. may save you some points Find a place conducive on the final. to studying. Though the Prepare well. Make sure library is usually the loca­ to get plenty of sleep the tion of choice, it can get a lit­ night before the exam and tle crowded this time of year. eat something that morning. 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THE HOT SPOT: Bowie's Reality AUSTIN COFFEE & FILM • Music legend David Bowie's Reality marks Attention Rollins College students! The Sandspur has located Winter Park's very o\ Friends style coffee house: Austin Coffee & Film, which opened one month ago on another worthy Fairbanks Avenue (head left when you leave the front gates of the school). album. Manager Laura Freunlich professes one of the reasons that she opened with owner Joe Royall was their shared vision to promote all aspects of the local arts. by Robert Walker Freunlich, who was a theatre major at N.Y.U. understands how difficult it can be for managing editor students to get recognition; therefore, she tries to " re people a chance wru While most elder states­ kick ass coffee." men of rock have become This place caters to everyone. One can go to enjov just about rietv of art content to re-issue their past study, make avail of free wireless Internet access for their laptops, tch television, or greatness in an endless simply enjoy some of their tantalizing coffee n an up! lie stream of "Best Of" albums, surrounded by bright and cheerful decor. David Bowie has kept busy The cafe is worth a visit, if only to view its eclectic decor. In a couple of weeks, the re-inventing himself, literal- cafe will be selling a wide variety of DVD's (hence the name "Coffee and Film"), but until then, one can view the vividly flamboyant furniture and mural adorned walls. One such Bowie is the true rock mural, painted by artist Mindy Matthews, includes the statement, "we are limited only chameleon. From the by our imagination;" this seems to sum up the atmosphere of the room. androgynous alien, "Ziggy The furniture is equally impressive. A different artist has designed each chair and Stardust" to the clean lined table, and so the place looks refreshingly unique. Rollins student Ginele Morales, who is sophisticate, "The Thin ptmfc • EMVDBOME COM REALITY; With Rea//fy Bowie also an employee of the cafe, says, "It's almost like a refuge., .there's no place else like this White Duke," Bowie has proves he can still rock. here." been a bit of eveiything. No However, there are better reasons to visit Austin Coffee & Film. They offer free night­ one, with the exception of grew up listening to Scary ly entertainment, and anyone (preferably those with some amount of talent) can parrici- Madonna, has had more cos­ Monsters over ancj over 3te; the staff even passes a collection hat around for those who perform. The events are tume changes. Despite his might have arranged, ; follows: constant reinvention, Bowie although Bowie made it Monday: Film Night. All amateurs can show their work pertaining to film. has managed to stay rele­ Mrnself. Tuesday (8-11 p.m.): Open Microphone Night. Wednesday {8-11 p.m.): Live (visual) vant, while most rockers The soft moments, like Artist's Night Thursday (8-11 p.m.): Open Microphone Night hosted by the Hacker's from his era have been cast the somewhat self-indul­ Club. Eventually, Thursday performers will be shown on cable television. Friday and off to the retirement home gent, eight plus minute long Saturday (8-12 p.m.): Live music of all kinds are performed by local bands. (Come early for aging hipsters. "Bring Me The Disco King" because the house gets packed.) Sunday (7 p.m.): Writer's group "Nanowrimo." Sunday Reality is Bowie's 28th and "The Loneliest Guy," (8-11 p.m.}; Actor's Night which is directed towards students studying theatre. There is studio album, excluding are the true standout also an Open Jvfic for ooetrv and a "Poetry Slam." This is part of a hi*-*" competition wriere countless compilations and moments of this album. Yes, the finalists get to compete in New York. five albums. On Reality, "Never Get Old" is a great .ustin Coffee & Film is located about half a mile down the road. When walking, just Bowie once again teamed rock song, but these softer link of all the calories one can burn before sampling some homemade items from their with producer Tony bits in fact separate Reality tempting menu. Visconti, who produced from Scary Monsters. They Their bill of fare consists of freshly baked cheesecake with gourmet fruit toppings, Bowie's last album, the criti­ are the voice of an aging cookies, and muffins. In a week or so, they will be supplementing these deserts with cally hailed Heathen. For rock star crooning back at some tasty lunch style choices. These will include Panini sandwiches, salads, soup, and Heathen, Visconti and Bowie his past self. even select vegan choices. drew sonic inspiration from Reality won't be identi­ The most enticing reason to visit Austin Coffee & Film is for their organic, single- Bowie's 70's era works with fied as one of Bowie's great­ blend, fresh-roasted coffee. This is the only place in Central Florida that possesses a Brian Eno on such records as est albums (Earthling was his micro-roaster, which means that they can roast coffee beans to the individual's prefer­ Low and Lodger. The result last great modern era ence. In addition, one can also choose whether to have coffee from Sumatra in Indonesia, was a modern, polished album), but Reality is a good Costa Rica, or Nicaragua. adaptation of those ambient, solid front to back record. It Their coffee selection is comprised of a variety of cold beverages, such as iced teas, atmospheric masterpieces. won't replace Scary Monsters coffees, and cappuccinos, as well as frozen coffees. Now^ that the weather is getting cold­ And while Heathen wasn't as in your disc man, but it'll er, one might prefer their hot lattes, cappuccinos, espressos, hot chocolate, or chai tea. On great as either Low or Lodger, give you some variation on top of all that, the friendly staff serves the drinks accompanied by a chocolate coin on ele­ it was an enjoyable interpre­ that theme. If you like gant silver platters. Talk about catering to the consumer! tation. For Reality, Bowie Bowie, then go out and snag and Visconti pulled from this one. You'll enjoy it. If Bowie's 1979 release Scary you're not sure you like BY KARINA MCCABE Monsters; both Low and Scary Bowie, then get Scary Monsters were produced by Monsters first. If that pleases Visconti. the ear, then try giving this a Anyway, considering spin. that Bowie is a fifty-some- thing-year-old rock veteran, there is a lot of life in this album. On tracks like "New Killer Star" and "Never Get Old," Bowie proves that he j still has the pipes to cut loose on a rock number as established on Scary Monsters. The guitar work on Reality is more than slightly reminiscent of Scary Monsters. This is probably because Visconti added some guitar work to both albums. But don't be mistak­ en, Reality isn't Scary Monsters part two, it is its sonic descendant. This is the a great place to chili out with a cup of coffee and enjoy some COFFEE & FILM: album that someone who ve entertainment re films. __ . DECEMBER 5, 2003 ITHE SANDSPUR ^.ntnHalnmcnt

ML€ m OBI 8 •*, Baker's Dozen Billy's Big Bad Santa

• Steve Martin, Baker), Smallville's Tom • Billy Bob Bonnie Hunt and Whelling (Charlie Baker) Thornton portrays and Piper Perabo as the old­ Ashton Kutcher est child (Anne Baker). Bad Santa in this headline this fun Ashton Kutcher plays hilarious new holi­ family film. Perabo's only child model­ day classic. ing boyfriend, whom all of by Kim Burdges V_ by Robert Walker her young siblings torment managing editor entertainment editor in an effort to keep him This holiday season away from their sister. Billy Bob Thornton is there is a new family film Kutcher is hilarious playing best known as the loveable, invading movie theaters. his stereotypical egotistical albeit slow, murderer Carl Cheaper by the Dozen is the self, and he supplies a great from the movie Sling Blade, new entertaining feel good foil to Martin's fatherly hi- and the prison guard who movie of the year. Steve jinks. shags Hallie Barry in Martin and Bonnie Hunt Comic greats Martin Monster's Ball. play Tom and Mary Baker, and Hunt steal the show With his portrayal of the loving parents of 12 chil­ with their own chemistry Willie, a disgruntled shop­ dren, who struggle with and great comedic timing. ping mall Santa and thief, growing up and moving to a The most appealing quality Thornton has added another new city, in this modern day of Cheaper by the Dozen is classic character to his remake of the 1950 original that it is entertaining for resume. movie by the same name. both kids and adults. It also The movie opens with Tom and Mary have leaves the viewer with a Thornton, in his Santa suit, always wanted a large fami­ renewed appreciation for sitting at a bar. In a voice photo / HOLLYWOOD.COM BAD TO THE BONE: Billy Bob Thornton and his partner in ly, but when both of their families big and small. over, he tells how screwed Christmas crime, Tony Cox are a hilarious team in Bad Santa. career dreams come true For anyone looking to up his life is. Moments later, (Tom getting his dream foot­ escape their hectic homes we see Santa leaning against Thurman is the typical some kids up," Willia says. ball coaching job and Mary's and families over the holi­ the outside of the bar, vomit­ tragic character and acts as a "It was for a purpose. It book being published) they days to seek solace in a dark ing; any movie that starts catalyst for Willie to find his made me feel good about struggle to keep the family movie theater, Cheaper by the with Santa vomiting on a bar good side. Thurman is an myself." together and functioning. Dozen will have you craving is bound to be good twisted, obese, slow child. His moth­ Despite how screwed up The movie also has a great a family reunion when it is butg|>od. er has passed away, and his Willie is, in the end, every­ supporting cast of child finished. Later in the movie, Santa father is in prison, or as thing turns out hunky dory. actors, which make up the Cheaper by the Dozen urinates on himself while sit­ Thurman indicates, "explor­ That is, an ending that well- 12 Baker children including opens in theaters nation­ ting in his Santa chair at the ing the mountains." suits the film. Hillary Duff (Lorraine wide on Christmas Day. mall. On one occasion he He is left in the care of Willie is shot by Phoenix passes out and is unable to his senile grandmother police but avoids jail, perform his shopping mall whose only line is something because everyone agrees Santa duties. to the effect of, "I'll make shooting an unarmed Santa In fact, there are few some sandwiches." on Christmas Eve is just times in the movie when Between making love to plain messed up. Thurman Santa isn't drinking, having a fat woman in the "large finally stands up to the older sex, cursing, or some combi­ woman's" dressing room boy who has teased him nation of the three; and it is and doing it with a girl who throughout the movie and the funniest thing I've seen is obsessed with Santa both rides off on his bike, flicking in a very long time. in his car and a Jacuzzi, a bird, and sporting a shirt The basic premise of the Willie finds time to connect that reads, "S**t happens story is that Willie, an angry, with poor Thurman. when you party naked." drunk, horny shopping mall The woman explains While this dark comedic Santa, played brilliantly by that she didn't celebrate tale may try to offer a moral Billy Bob Thornton with his Christmas as a kid, because ending and ultimately reveal vertically challenged friend her dad is Jewish, so she has the good in everyone, even photo / HOLLYWOOD.COM Marcus (Tony Cox) infiltrate a thing for Santa. the most drunken, horny FAMILY BONDING: Join the Baker family in this new enter­ department stores, crack the Yes, this is a fairly odd safe-busting, shopping mall taining comedy that will surely become a family favorite. safes, and make off with movie. One of the most Santa. pockets full of cash and a oddly touching moments A word of warning, this nice collection of merchan­ comes when Willie accepts a isn't a film for the entire fam­ dise. handcrafted wooden pickle ily, nor is it a heartwarming The duo gets into the from Thurman, while wear­ Christmas story. It is a stores by getting jobs as a ing his Santa hat and chew­ drunken story of redemp­ Santa and his elf. After the ing on his girlfriend's tion or something like that, first robbery in the movie, panties. This is the type of with more cursing than an Willie takes off to Miami. He odd and dark, yet comedic entire season of The Osbornes drinks up his money, and a moment that much of the (without the bleeps). But this year later he and Marcus are movie is built on. is one of the funniest holiday back in business. This time One of the best scenes films since 'Christmas they set their sites on occurs when Willie realizes Vacation, which undeniably Phoenix. some older "skater" kids is the funniest holiday movie National Lampoon's Christmas Vaction- Kim Burdges It is in Phoenix that the have beaten up Thurman. ever. So go see it, and laugh Nightmare Before Christmas- Matt Moore movie takes an interesting Willie proceeds to find these your rear off! Oh, and have a Elf- Caitlin Geoghan turn. Willie, the degenerate kids and beat the the living Merry Christmas. drunk, who poses as Santa day lights out of them. Emmitt Otter's Jug-Band Christmas- Brian Hernandez and curses at children, Later that day, Willie The Muppet Christmas Carol- Robert Walker befriends a large child with tells his right hand man, A Charlie Brown Christmas- Mark Bartschi the unfortunate name, Marcus, that he has turned Thurman Merman. over a new leaf. "I beat DECEMBER 5, 2003 £nt&HainMe,nt THE SANDSPUR Have a Merry WC^RP ON Musical Holiday TKE STREET So, you've been too busy by Heather Gennaccaro with exams and, {ahem), word on the street socializing, to get gifts for your nearest and dearest. We've all received them - those less-than-perfect Never fear, we've got you holiday gifts that rank right up there with fruitcake. covered. These gifts are fool­ Not all bad comes from those gifts, though; we also proof, so just read on to see receive fond memories to keep us laughing for years. what to get for loved ones this holiday season. So what are some of Rollins students' worst gifts?

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In both race with Chi-Omega. The cases though, the good guys brothers have completed came up just short of the numerous community serv­ title, falling in the semifinals ice activities and continued in football and the finals in to excel academically. TKE kickball. The brothers com­ had two large registered par­ peted hard and had a heck of ties and an alumni party this a time doing it. semester that were also huge successes. The brothers are As the semester draws to working on a strong rush a close, the brothers are look­ schedule and are looking ing forward to their annual forward to recruiting a great Winter Formal, which will pledge class in the spring. be held on December sixth The brothers will return on a nearby riverboat and from holiday break ready to mark the conclusion of tackle a new semester and Workshop program, admin­ house has transformed into about what awaits in the sec­ another successful semester continue with their noted istered by Mr. Robert the scariest haunted house in ond half of the year... for Phi Delta Theta. social and academic Windsor from the central Winter Park. In early Phi Delta Theta X-Club strengths. office, a prominent business­ November, ATO hosted the The Fall 2003 campaign The X-Club had another Chi Psi man, who advised our grad­ second annual 3-on-3 basket­ has been another successful busy semester this fall. . Chi Psi has recently uating seniors with the job ball tournament. As expect­ one for the brothers of Phi Thanks to their gracious introduced seven new com­ search process, constructing ed, it was a great time and Delta Theta, who have alumni, the brothers came mittees, consisting of the their resumes, and job inter­ also helped out a local chari­ returned to Rex Beach Hall back to a newly furnished program committee, social viewing. Chi Psi took part in ty. ATO also contributed to after a two year stay in house: black leather couches, committee, risk manage­ Halloween Howl, a free pro­ the Nappy Roots concert by Chase Hall. Phi Delta Theta a big screen TV, a pool table, ment committee, scholarship gram directed towards the providing a firewall of secu­ was founded on the three and more. They then got the chairman, lodge improve­ children of Winter Park con­ rity at the event. cardinal principles of friend­ year started off right by ment committee, an assistant sisting of games, candy, and ATO salutes the men's ship, sound learning, and throwing the Big Kahuna treasurer, and a formal com­ haunted houses. This year soccer team for an outstand­ moral rectitude, and the party at the end of Welcome mittee in an attempt to dis­ also marked the release of ing year. Taking second in chapter has been seeking to Week. They continue to tribute responsibilities with­ our first ever edition of The the conference tournament, uphold the principles. (Even work with the Central in the brotherhood. They Lodger. Chi Psi also con­ the brothers of ATO were created an organizational tributed a check for $1,000 supporting the teamall sea­ chart to illustrate how our dollars to the Conductive son. With seven ATOs on new committees should Education centers of Florida, the soccer team, our chapter interact with the brother­ Inc., a charitable organiza­ was there every gut-wrench­ hood and organizations on tion founded by two Rollins ing step along the way to an campus, and standardized Alumni and co-sponsored a outstanding season. ATO is all our meetings. At Chi Psi 3 on 3-charity basketball also proud of the Rollins we've revitalized our chap­ tournament, with money water-ski program after ter lounge by painting the raised for multiple sclerosis. another amazing year. Three walls our colors, installing a On November 24 we are par­ brothers are a part of the vinyl floor and carpeting, ticipating in the eigth annual National Championship and purchasing a new TV Stories of Light Campaign winning water-ski team. and bar area. We engaged in Kick-off Party On December Our chapter is amazed at the a risk management program fifth, we will be donating consistently outstanding for our house to create an donations collected over the performances the water- semester to Make-A-Wish awareness of our actions in skiers turn in. during the Yankees-Red Sox Florida Blood Bank and had foundation on 101.1 WJRR and outside the chapter. We At ATO, we are looking series.) two of their busiest blood engaged in an Alpha radio station. We are looking forward to a second semes­ , The brothers of Phi Delta drives ever. This semester's Management Retreat (AMR), forward to the upcoming ter packed with social Theta pride themselves on Date Night was held at the which is a leadership pro­ semester when the Greek events. With the Graffiti giving back to the communi­ Downtown Disney House of gram administered by our community holds spring party being the highlight of ty, as evidenced by the com­ Blues, with an after party central office to promote recruitment. the first semester, we will munity service awards they back home at Harmon Hall. community and leadership Alpha Tau Omega keep the momentum head­ have won each of the past In addition, the Clubbers are within and outside the chap­ ATO has enjoyed a great ing toward a strong finish to two years. In order to make eagerly anticipating the ter. We attended a time man­ first semester, and we are the year. The ATO Formal is it a "three-peat" as well as spring semester. They have agement seminar, adminis­ looking forward to an even just around the corner, and continue the high standard already begun to plan tered by the Thomas P. better finish to the year. To the fabled Swap party is fundraisers for defending Johnson Student Center on set by those who came keep with tradition, ATO has lurking in the second semes­ their Relay for Life title and campus, to help our brothers before them, the brothers been heavily involved in the ter plans. are expecting a large alumni with managing studies and will aid the Salvation Army community. It is always a With a heavy involve­ reunion in April as the X- their daily activities. Chi Psi this winter to help those less priority at ATO to be consis­ ment in the community, an hosted a barbeque, where fortunate during the holiday Club celebrates its 75th tently contributing to chari­ outstanding presence in over 25 faculty members season. Phi Delt will also be anniversary. ties around Winter Park. To Rollins athletics, and a sec­ attended along with presi­ taking part in the Relay for give the youth of Winter ond semester packed with dents from other student Park a thrill, we once again social events, ATO is proud organizations on campus. STORIES PROVIDED BY participated in Halloween to reflect upon a first semes­ We engaged in a Job Search Howl. Like past years, our ter past and excited to think INDIVIDUAL FRATERNITIES DECEMBER 5,2003 SPRTNO RECRT ITTMENT PREVIEW THE SANDSPUR Sorority Life, Rollins Style Check Out Everything Rollins'Sorority Girls Have Been Up To This Semester Rollins Panhellenic Association has made great headquarters, helping us extremely involved in cam­ strides this year, implement­ grow from our colony status, pus life and we have mem­ ing some changes and bet­ and leaving us, with great bers involved in various tering traditions. It has ideas for the upcoming year. groups such ACE, become a SAFAC organiza­ Allure magazine also paid us Panhellenic association, tion this year, meaning it is a visit, giving the sisters Rollins College Choir, Flag now a campus-recognized makeovers, manicures and Football, Rollins fun new hairstyles. organization. Still to come Cheerleading, SGA, Fern for Panhellenic is Spring A07l's fall retreat was a Creek Mentoring Program, Formal Recruitment for the huge success again this year, intramurals, ROC, physics sororities, which will begin continuing to build our sis­ club, LEAD, ps/chology January 25, 2004, with terhood. We had a great turn club and Jazz Ensemble. As recruitment orientation. If out for our first annual mob­ well as being involved with you have not registered or ster social "Guns and various philanthropies and want more information, Garters." Building sister­ campus wide groups, NCM stays busy with the many email Sarah Sedberry, '04, hood and holding socials is social events given each year Panhellenic Council's up with the Chi Omega not where A07E ends. We place with the invention of including Red Light, Green recruitment chair, at ssed- sorority for all events. With had a great time giving back the delicious tropical drink, Light, Masquerade Ball, [email protected]. to the community at the help of the wonderful KD Splash, at the annual Winter Formal, Crush Party- Halloween Howl as well as Chi Upsilon Sigma sisters of Chi Omega, the Mocktail Fiesta. In addition, Pink Flamingo, Spring with our Philanthropy event You can be sure that CUS/Chi-O team received the chapter decorated the Formal, and numerous wine collaboration with when the sisters of Chi fourth place over all! house and manned a game tastings. Non Compis Upsilon Sigma were recog­ Undeniably, fourth is a place booth at the annual Bloomingdale's. Look for­ Mentis is something you nized on September 5, 2002, worthy of praise and cele­ Halloween Howl event for ward to more AOK events in have to experience to under­ at Rollins College, there was bration. the Winter Park community. the upcoming semester. stand. We hope that you will a need for some celebration. Altogether, CUS was They will also be giving a Non Compis Mentis be able to join us at one of Now, in their second year on deeply proud to be a part of gift and hosting a craft table Non Compis Mentis, our many upcoming events campus, the founding sisters such a great tradition at for this year's Holiday also known as NCM, was to truly understand what we of the Alpha Gamma chapter Rollins. For those of you Funfest in December. founded in 1972. We are cur­ are all about. of Chi Upsilon Sigma (CUS) looking forward to some But don't forget all rently the oldest local sorori­ Kappa Kappa Gamma CUS events, brace yourself, wanted to maintain this state the fun these girls are having ty in the state of Florida. We This year in Kappa because next semester, the of elation and continue mak­ too! Kappa Delta successful­ pride ourselves on our indi­ Kappa Gamma, we have had Cussies are bringing in more ing an impact on Rollins ly co-sponsored the cos- viduality and tight connec- a great time participating in exciting and memorable College campus. However, many different activities. To events for the Rollins because four of the seven begin with, the girls of founding sisters graduated College conununity. If you Kappa had a great time set­ last spring, this was going to have any questions regard­ ting up a table at the pose a challenge for the ing the Alpha Gamma chap­ Halloween Howl, entertain­ remaining three sisters. Not ter at Rollins College or ing the children of Winter to worry. These three about Chi Upsilon Sigma Park. The girls of Kappa women, which include sorority in general, please were also very excited to be Ginelle Morales, '04, Giselle contact Morales at ext. 1986 able to experience a day of Morales, '04, and Manuela or visit our national website beauty that our social chair Maculet, '05, were willing to at www.justbeCUS.org. organized for us. We also face the challenges ahead of Kappa Delta had our Founders day, them. In fact the sisters of In September Kappa where we had a luncheon Chi Upsilon Sigma (also Delta celebrated National with the Kappa Kappa known as the "Cussies") Women's Friendship Day Gamma sisters from have, indeed, been tenacious (NWFD) with a weekend's University of Central with their involvement on worth of activities. As part tumed Masquerade Ball at tion within our membership. Florida. We had an open campus! Just this year, these of their involvement with Roxy's, had a great time at We believe NCM is a place house, which turned out to women have put on fabu­ the Girl Scouts of America, the Kidnapped semi-formal, where young women can be a success. The turn out lous activities, such as their one of their national philan­ which was at The Lounge in explore and grow into their was great, and it was really WEEK OF WISDOM, a week thropic organizations, the downtown Orlando, and own in a safe and relaxed exciting to meet all the new entirely devoted to themed chapter invited four Girl they will be having their for­ environment. Each year we girls. We recently had our programs. Scouts troops from the local mal at the end of November have attempted to perform formal, which was held at This year, the week Winter Park community to at the Central City Market as much community service the Citrus Club in the included the following: sing songs, make friendship with lots of food and good as possible and have been Suntrust building in Mon-Relaxation Session, themed crafts, and eat ice music in the company of awarded for these efforts on Downtown Orlando. It which taught people how to cream with the sisters. The their sisters and dates. numerous occasions. We turned out to be a huge suc­ cope with stress, Tues-Unity chapter also invited alumni Alpha Omicron Pi have worked with such cess. As we head into the spring, we look forward to Table, an arts and crafts from the local area to cele- Fall 2003 has been a organizations as Green Up recruitment and meeting all activity which included over brate among the sisterhood wonderful semester for our Orlando, Relay For Life, the new girls. So far, we 50 Rollins students, Wed- at the annual Sundae chapter, with campus Halloween Howl, Habitat have had an exciting and fun Meet the Cussies, in which a Sunday event. Other philan­ involvement and sisterhood for Humanity, Gifts for thropies that the chapter has activities. We are proud to Teaching, Holiday Funfest, filled start to the year. The table was displayed in front Kappa girls this year have of the campus center, and hosted inclined: a Teddy be a part of the Rollins Greek and several other programs. Bear Drive for the children of community and support Although Non Compis put a lot of effort into mak­ Fri-CUS Pool Party. A week ing Kappa Kappa Gamma a later, the Cussies helped co- Iraq, cooking a spaghetti each group as best we can. Mentis is not a national dinner for over 40 residents This summer our house sorority, we hold ourselves great sorority. Hopefully the sponsor LASA's movie night, rest of the year will continue featuring "REAL WOMEN at the Ronald McDonald (Cross Hall) underwent to the same standards as all House, and a clothing drive extensive renovations the other campus women's to go as smoothly as the *AVE CURVES." In addi­ beginning. tion to all of these great for Mustard Seed of Central including new additions to groups. Our girls are Florida. our chapter room. We have events, CUS also participat­ STORIES PROVIDED BY ed in this year's Greek Week, The sisters of Kappa received a great amount of support from our national which they were paired Delta proudly took second INDIVIDUAL SORORITIES DECEMBER 5, 2003 THE SANDSPUR OPINIONS America's Wait And See Initiative says something to the effect Congress for Iraq and that • Why the U.S. is would lead to disaster and The rebuilding effort would cause unnecessary casual­ not be so taxing if the of "We'll spend however nearly 200 Americans have struggling to win ties. Unfortunately, the Bush responsibilities were divid­ much money and time is died since May 1. Who's to peace in Iraq. administration seems to be ed among many countries. needed," it makes me won­ say that those numbers making the reconstruction Unfortunately, the Bush der if anyone in charge has won't double or triple in the by Will Gibbons plan up as they go along. A administration's decision to any idea of how long recon­ next year and beyond? contributing writer reconstruction plan needs a invade Iraq without the struction will take or how I did not support the On May 1, 2003, budget and a timetable, just United Nations' support has much money will be invasion of Iraq, but what's President George W. Bush as an invasion requires the alienated our would-be required. done is done, and it is imper­ declared that major combat proper organization and allies, many of whom are One could counter that ative that we rebuild Iraq operations were over in Iraq, planning. President Bush now unwilling to aid us not delivering a plan to the into a viable democracy while a "Mission has yet to present any sort of when we need them the American people gives the because exchanging tyranny Accomplished" banner hung specific plan to the American most. Apologies and humble administration some flexibil­ for chaos is not beneficial. in the background. Now, people, instead opting to pie are now in order, so that ity to account for possible However, the current wait- that banner is under scruti­ repeatedly say that his fellow members of the changes in the landscape. and-see "plan" has been and ny, since more American sol­ administration plans to see United Nations will pledge The problem with that sort will continue to be ineffec­ diers have died since the war the job through. While that's troops and money for Iraq. of thinking is that it allows a tive, especially if the United was "declared over," than a fine sentiment, the lack of a So far, however, the Bush "blank check" mentality, States remains unable to during the war itself. The defined plan leads to the administration has failed to which means that as long as convince more of our allies mission of taking Saddam unnecessary amount of reach out to our potential the mission in Iraq is accom­ to make a meaningful contri­ Hussein out of power took money being spent and, allies for help. plished, it does not matter bution. If the Bush adminis­ little more than a month, more importantly, the rising Rome was not built in a how many lives are lost or tration continues to operate thanks to the strength and death toll. day, of course, and after how much money it costs. If the reconstruction of Iraq in intelligence of the United The lack of international World War II it took several someone objects to such this manner, someone else States military. However, the support is also a major prob­ years to rebuild both strong language, they will be making the decisions rebuilding of Iraq is well into lem in the mission to rebuild Germany and Japan. The should consider that beginning in January of its seventh month, with pre­ Iraq. While we obviously did Bush administration is President Bush recently 2005. cious few tangible signs of not need the United Nations' stressing patience with the received $87 billion from progress, which begs the help to win the war, the Bush rebuilding effort, and under­ question: Why is the United administration is starting to standably so. The American States struggling to win the realize how desperately we people should understand peace with Iraq? . need help from our interna­ that rebuilding a country The most obvious tional partners to win the takes time, whether it be in answer is a lack of prepara­ peace. Rebuilding a country Germany and Japan or tion. When the United States is too tremendous a burden Afghanistan and Iraq. decided to invade Iraq, the to place on one country, as However, the lack of any Army did not fly to the we are seeing by the amount timetable is frustrating/and Middle East and wing it of American money, effort, so is the limiting budget. from there. Such action and lives being spent in Iraq. When the administration Defining What Truly Makes A Hero • Is all the hype es. But labeling Lynch a hero deal? Honestly, I don't know. young and pretty, and white, an African-American. is going too far. I believe it has some­ so she became the new Unfortunately for surrounding Is it courageous to get thing to do with the times poster child for the heroic, Johnson, the Republican Jessica Lynch's lost? If so, yours truly and we are in. At the time of the patriotic Bush America. And Party isn't too keen on our editor-in-chief, are two rescue of the heroic Lynch, for her cooperation, she will African-American people. recognition of the biggest heroes in which has also been billed as get book deals, movie deals, Honestly, comparing the justified? Texas history. I say this a heroic affair, anti-war sen­ and a super sized military multitude of minority peo­ because we continually timent was beginning to medical disability benefit. ple Clinton had under his by Robert Walker made wrong turns during a swell. And as for that heroic Lynch will receive an 80 per­ administration to those managing editor visit to Dallas, getting our­ rescue in which Navy Seals cent benefit, meanwhile Spc. appointed by Bush is a joke, I was recently surfing selves lost, and that is exact­ and Army Rangers stormed Shoshana Johnson, who was a very sad joke. Let me see, around the Internet, looking ly what Lynch and the other the hospital at Nassiriya and captured with Lynch, will there is Condaleeza Rice, for articles about the war in members of the 507th fought against Iraqi forces, only receive a 30 percent Colin Powell, and... I guess Iraq, and I stumbled across a Ordnance Maintenance well the truth is that Iraq benefit. that's about it. web site dedicated to Pfc. Company did. They took a forces had vacated the hospi­ Unlike Lynch, Johnson To use a phrase from a Jessica Lynch. The web site wrong turn near the town of tal a day prior. The only was truly shot during the Nikki Giovanni poem, proclaimed that the 20-year- Nassiriya, literally driving resistance that these highly conflict, and currently has Jessica Lynch was a "convent old Lynch is an American right into enemy hands. trained forces encountered limited use of both her legs. hay stack" for the Bush hero; the first hero of opera­ Now, if you believe the were nurses who where glad Johnson's injury resulted administration. tion Iraqi Freedom. Now Pentagon report, Lynch to see Lynch go. from actual conflict Lynch's In Giovanni's poem, hay looking over this web site, fought against the enemy Anyway, back to the resulted from, according to stacks are convent places to which I believe was con­ forces until she was out of anti-war sentiment. Lynch's Nissiriya nurses, falling stop to carry on dirty busi­ structed by Lynch's mother, I ammunition and was forced rescue couldn't have come at from her vehicle. Don't get ness, and for Bush too, they couldn't help but wonder, to surrender. Of course, none a better time. The Bush me wrong, I realize that are a place for dirty business, what is a hero? And what is of the other members of the administration was starting Lynch broke her arm, her although it is dirty business the big deal with Jessica 507th that were captured to feel vulnerable. leg, and has a displaced disk of another sort. Lynch was Lynch? with Lynch have attested to Washington needed some­ in her back. Personally, I shoved down the throats of So, I surfed on over to any such valiant fight. The thing they could pump have broken my arm and a Americans as a distraction Dictionary.com and got the Pentagon also released through the media machine leg, which was no pleasura­ for the fact that the Iraqi war following definition for reports that, during her to get Americans to believe ble experience, but neither is has accomplished nothing, hero, "A person noted for valiant fight, Lynch suffered in Bush and his little occupa­ the type of injury that will the economy is in the toilet, feats of courage or nobility gunshot and knife wounds. tion. keep you from ever working and in every possible way of purpose." No medical record has ever Jessica Lynch just hap­ again. Meanwhile, Johnson the Bush administration has Before I even begin, I confirmed the existence of pened to drop into their laps. will be lucky if she is ever been a failure. And frankly would like to throw out the gun shot wounds or stab She isn't a hero; she didn't do able to walk without using a the distraction worked. disclaimer that I don't want wounds on Lynch's body. So anything special. In fact, she walker or other type of aid. What does that say about to take anything away from why is Lynch a hero, with an is a failure. She failed to do So, why no movie of the America? Jessica Lynch or any other NBC movie based on her her job and got captured — week staring Soshana member of the armed servic­ story, and a lucrative book not very heroic. But, she was Johnson? Because Johnson is DECEMBER 5, 2003 OPINIONS THE SANDSPUR

Cosmetic Surgery Gone Awry Cfje i§>attb£pur i The price of who has a practice in (Trie Oldest College Houston, says that about 10 [Newspaper in (Florida physical perfection percent of his 200 patients a week are there for cosmetic FOUNDED IN 1894 is growing ever foot surgery. He professes DECEMBER 5, 2003 higher. that such an increase is due to a "growing acceptance of VOLUME 110, NUMBER 13 by Karina McCabe plastic surgery and the foot- asst. news editor ESTABLISHED IN 1894 baring shoes now in fash­ WITH THE FOLLOWING Here it is ladies, I have ion." EDITORIAL: the answer to solve the prob­ Now, women can change "Unassuming yet almighty, lem of all of your endless just about any part of their sharp, and pointed, well rounded Friday nights stuck in front body, including their feet, yet many-sided, assiduously of the television with a pint and they continue to torture tenacious, victorious in single (or two) of Haagan Dazs: themselves with this self- combat and therefore without a peer, wonderfully attractive and stilettos. induced surgery to be when she can have a doctor their distaste for stilettos by extensive in circulation; all these These shoes inspire con- accepted. That's all cosmetic magically make her feet fit expounding the problems will be found upon investigation fidence by creating the visu- surgery is. While many have into Manolo Blahnik's latest they cause, such as clawed- to be among the extraordinary al illusion of long, amazingly qualities of The Sandspur." convinced themselves that spiky creation? toes, bunions, corns, twisted taut, legs and, according to our patriarchal dominated Better yet, she can have feet in old age, and other Harper's Index, "the average BRAD S. ABOFF society forces them to such insurance pay for it too. One such trivial matters like increase in the protrusion of Editor-in-Chief drastic measures in order to confessed high heel fanatic, deformed spines. Who really a woman's . buttocks when be attractive, the fact is, they 31-year-old Kelli Richards, pays attention to such things SECTION EDITORS she wears heels is 25 per­ are doing it to themselves. wanted attractive toes. anyway? As Sarah Jessica cent," which translates into No man ever forces a Therefore, she had her sec­ Parker, a Manolo Blahnik NATALIE MILLAN CAITLIN GEOGHAN never needing to exercise to woman to get liposuction or ond toe shortened, a bunion wearer, remarked, "I've News Sports look that way. Repeat, never. breast implants, and espe­ removed, and a pinkie toe destroyed my feet complete­ KARINA MCCABE JESSE THOMPSON Yes, these amazing con­ Asst. News Asst. Sports cially not cosmetic foot sur­ straightened. This surgery ly, but I don't care. What do traptions can transform even ELIZA OSBORN LARA BUESO gery. I doubt most men even came to about $10,000, you really need your feet for the most shapeless calves Features Photography know that the latter exists, which insurance mostly cov­ anyway?" Unfortunately, her into attractive, firm, strut CATHY MCCARTHY KATIE PACKELL and c^ if they did force a ered so that she can look viewers seem to have taken Asst. Features Photography worthy devices. This, of woman to have such a proce­ "more dressed up...more her comment to heart. KIM BURDGES BRITTANY LEE course, means that you can dure, then the woman sophisticated and sexy." One podiatrist, Dr. Entertainment Copy now start your Friday nights HEATHER GENNACCARO SUSAN WILLIAMS should just take it as a wake Wait a minute; she had Suzanne Levine, reasoned Word on the St. Copy off with some delicious calo­ up call he is definitely not her insurance pay for cos­ that her job "is to get women rie laden Bailey's Ice Cream. the man for her. metic foot surgery? What? back in high heels," as if that BRIAN HERNANDEZ Opinions Then strap on a pair of sexy Women, in general, wear Most insurance policies is the most inherently impor­ stilettos, and once you step a stiletto to feel and look don't even cover braces or tant reason for her being. STAFF REPORTERS outside your door, just wait sexy, or as Madonna profess­ contact lenses, but it covers Her practice even provides for the men to flock towards es, "Manolo Blahnik's shoes cosmetic foot surgery? When collagen injections for one's JAYME AGEE BRANDON MELLOR your beautiful self. are as good as sex, and they did the world become so feet and a "foot facial" that ERIKA BATEY SELENA MOSHELL In addition, you don't last longer." Undeniably, this JESSICA COMBS AMANDA PEDERSON confused? involves some scary vacu­ DAVID GRASSO DONNA YORK need to lose sleep about bar­ explains why Hugh Hefner My own personal experi­ uming procedure. However, EDDIE HUANG ing your ugly, misshapen chose the shoe as part of his ence with foot beautification one must give her some feet in these shoes (especially attire for his Playboy wasn't quite so severe. It credit for drawing the line at PHOTOGRAPHERS considering that high heel Bunnies. occurred a few years ago toe liposuction. designer, Michael Kors, is However, since our feet after I had just gotten a When a woman walks JESSICA ESTES CORA HARDIN focusing on "toe cleavage" were not built to fit high French pedicure for a high into a podiatrist's office with ROBERT WALKER this season), because I have heels like Barbie's, we can school dance. A woman a pair of stilettos in hand Managing Editor an answer for that too: cos­ make them look that way by behind me in a queue at a 7- and, in regards to her feet, metic foot surgery! Woohoo! removing parts of bones or 11 remarked to her friend says, "I need surgery to cor­ MATT MOORE Production Manager Doctors must have found the by adding fat deposits to the that I had totally crossed the rect this," the podiatrist cure for AID's, cancer, and ball of the foot where all the line by getting a pedicure, let ought to reply, as Illinois MARK BARTSCHI the common cold, now that pressure is placed (who alone a French pedicure, and doctor Helena Reid does, Technology Manager they have time to create a would have thought women "No, you need different so I must be completely con­ DEAN HYBL surgery to make toes look would ever have fat deposit­ ceited. Obviously, she shoes." Advisor pretty in strappy-heels. ed in their bodies?). thought that I was so If you can't walk in stilet­ The Sandspur is published weekly What's that you say? You However, surgery is absorbed in admiring my tos, learn to do without on Fridays and maintains a circula­ mean to tell me you've never always risky, which is why toes that I couldn't hear her. them. Sorry I lied earlier, but tion of 2,000. heard of toe surgery before? doctors usually consider it as How, then, in several stilettos won't really get you The Editorial Board extends an invitation to our readers to submit Hello! Were you not listeing a last resort in health prob- years has our society, gone dates. Moreover, while they letters and articles. In order for a let­ during story-time in kinder­ lems. In this instance, cos­ from thinking that a French may make your legs appear ter to be considered for publication, garten? The ugly stepsisters pedicure is extreme to think­ thinner, your feet don't it must include the name and tele­ metic foot surgery can cause phone number of the author, and be in "Cinderella," taught us bleeding and infection. For ing that cosmetic foot sur­ deserve the torture of sur­ 400 to 600 words in length. that if you chop off part of these reasons, the American gery is normal? There can gery in order for you to be In considering a submission for your feet, then you too could Podiatric Medical only be one culprit: Sarah able to wear them. publication, The Sandspur reserves the right to edit letters and articles. t in the glass slipper and Association believes that Jessica Parker's stiletto-wear­ Cosmetic surgeons are Submit all letters and articles to the marry the handsome prince, surgery should only be used ing character on "Sex in the capitalizing off women's address below or bring them to our Okay, that part was in the if the "patient has pain or City." insecurities as they have offices on the third floor of the Mills these procedures to feel Memorial Center. All submissions uncensored version of limited mobility." According to the must include a printed copy with a Cinderella. In the familiar There are alternatives to American Podiatric Medical more confident about them­ saved copy on disk (saved as a version of the fairy tare, we surgery, of course, such as Association, shoes with selves. However, if you can't Word Document) and must be heels more than two inches be confident enough to func­ received in The Sandspur offices no heard that if you had fat feet, buying the heels a size larger later than 5 p.m. on the Monday then the prince would pass and wearing gel cushions or high are "biomechanically tion in society without stilet­ prior to publication. tos, then you need to see a you by and marry your skin- foam inserts, or you could and orthopedically The Sandspur n psychologist, not a podia­ y stepsister instead. Well, even do toe exercises (what­ unsound," but no one is real­ 1000 Holt Avenue - 2742 not anymore! ever they are), but why ly listening aside from the trist. Winter Park, FL 32789 Dr. Sherman Nagler, would a girl want to do that Femi-Nazi's who profess 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 not the views of The Sandspur staff. Please address any comments, opinions, [email protected] rants or raves to [email protected]. ISSN: 0035-7936 DECEMBER 5, 2003 THE SANDSPUR OPINIONS What Men Really Want For The Holidays plaining (that's the gift that By focusing on provid­ was, what a deal you got on • Still unsure keeps on giving)! ing your man with a few your Manolo Blahnik or about what to give Rock's revelation struck gifts he would really enjoy, Jimmy Choo shoes, or even me like a moment of pure you not only reaffirm your your ideas about establish­ your man this sea­ enlightenment while my ex unquestionable love and ing world peace. All he's son? was bitching in my ear again admiration for him, but really going to be thinking about how unromantic I you'll be saving a few bucks about is how he's going to by Brian Hernandez was, how we never go out, here and there. Hey, that's get you back into that opinions editor and how rude it is for me to cash he can use to buy you crouching donkey position, and whether or not there's Ah, the holidays, a time yell my own name during something frivolous and for meandering through our one-on-one interludes. insincere. still chicken in the fridge. malls, gorging on dead poul­ Hey, at least I stopped In this season of good So call up Grams for that try or pineapple glazed yelling out sports scores or cheer to all, isn't it always meatloaf recipe, break out swine, and exchanging gifts speaking in tongues. better to get more than you the see-through apron, and with a drunken cacophony up for them - and forget I do not plan on hanging give away (or something like practice your internal mono­ of extended family members underwear because we real­ out with her any longer, but that)? These gift ideas, which logue, 'cause it's going to be "OOHing" and "AJihing" as ly only need a stain free pair, just one night of grilled pork require little out-of-pocket a holly-jolly holiday season the latest in dollar store mer­ or two (we can always turn chops or lasagna, some filthy expense, will ultimately pro­ that your man will never for­ chandise is passed to and them inside-out). role playing, followed by ten vide you with some level of get. fro. Yeah, it is certainly my So what does that leave blissful minutes without pleasure (albeit maybe only And when he asks how favorite time of year and I besides fruit cake, plaid snuggling or relating before a few minutes worth), and you figured out what he know it is yours too. sweaters, or a tool set? Well, I take off to sleep in my own allow you a moment of post really wanted, just tell him Now that classes are last week while hanging dry comfortable bed, is coital reflection to ponder old St. Bri read his letter and wrapping up and everyone with my ex-girlfiend, I amazing. your continuing mental that he's been a very good is headed back home to reac- caught a rebroadcast of Of course, most men checklist of ways to manipu­ boy this year. But let him quaint themselves with the Chris Rock's comedy concert wouldn't mind receiving late him into possible marital know that the whole mistle­ lives they've sacrificed to the Bigger and Blacker. There he basketball tickets or even a submission. toe in the jockstrap thing he Rollins Academic Gods, I pointed out exactly what couple of passes to a great Let his parents and his mentioned (for a quickie thought it best to contribute men "really" want from concert, but then we're left dear Aunt Maggie buy him Christmas morning) is a bad my gift giving advice to all their women: "food, sex, and feeling obligated to take you all the video games, cloth­ idea, I've tried, it and broke the ladies out there during silence!" with us, and what fun would ing, and DVD's he could out into a rash last year.. .but this season of Yule tide joy - Feed us, sleep with us, that be? We'll end up alienat­ ever want. You stay focused at least it gave me a legiti­ not only to spice up the and shut up! Sure, you can ing our buddies who have on what you do best: objecti­ mate reason this time to Holidays, but to make it a give us all the fancy gift- cheap girlfriends, and we'll fying yourself for his sala­ walk around naked with year to remember. wrapped crap you think spend the entire show trying cious appetites - be they of only my scarf and Santa hat Now I recognize that might win you some points, to barter you off to some the flesh or food variety. on (another note to self: most ladies on campus may but when you really break middle-aged roadie so we He'll be grateful in more check on status of restrain­ already have an idea about down the true meaning can get backstage to hang ways than one, and he may ing order made by neighbor­ what their significant other behind the season of giving, with all the smoking hot even start believing in Santa hood holiday carolers)! will ultimately enjoy as a well, the best thing we could band groupies - which is again. Happy holidays to all, gift. Sure, electronics, CD's, get from you is a full stom­ fine except they whine more But don't forget to let the may you get everything you and sporting apparel would ach, some quality bed room than most girlfriends and are man sleep or relax after­ want and nothing you be cool, but that's what Santa action, and at least one night usually underage (note to wards; he really doesn't need deserve... HOHOHO! or Hanukah Harry is picking free of nagging and com­ self: look up legal age). to know how bad your day

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Dear Editor accurately and pres­ can I best excel at consistently enough culture, and our ever- ent my ideas in a this task (whatever it that it became habit­ I work in the in ere a singly far- standard format, even is) and use it as a ual? What if that removed government Writing Center at when nobody is means of seeking approach was the to turn us into Rollins College as a coercing me to do excellence, both in societal norm? What unthinking con­ peer consultant. it?" This is, a varia­ my individual life effect might that sumers? A student asked tion on the common, and in moving the have on vexing social I don't know. me the other day if central question, society at-large problems like poverty, But I for one, am she still had to "do "What is the least I towards greatness?" pollution, illiteracy, going to try. One per­ MLA" even though can get by with?" Why aren't we asking injustice, or [fill in son can't change the the assignment she What's troubling that question? the blank with your world, granted. But was working on was­ about this is that we What if, instead own pet issue]? Can 300 million people n't a "formal paper." keep asking that of measuring our it happen? Can we, working together cer­ My response was same question over efforts against the as a population, tainly could. instantaneous. "Yeah, and over again, in minimum require­ resist the trend pro­ you ought to. Every different contexts and ments for compliance, pounded by the mass Single. Time." She with different we were to seek the media, the corporate didn't get it. specifics. best possible solution * "Do I still have Why aren't we to every problem to cite my sources instead asking, "How that confronts us, Now SEWG THE fNTnatfAm AEA Overworked Over 50 Flavors And Underpaid • Graduates pre­ is, for college graduates, the worker. According to a these guarantees are no study done by the Better pare to enter a more. Benefits have been Business Bureau, in 1997 world of heavy reduced and cut, job security only one in four workers had work loads and lit­ is as extinct as the dinosaurs, full health care coverage. and pension saw its demise Since 1980, the percentage of wvV tle pay. in the 80's and 90's. employees required to pay %0Rl<»# Looking at the job mar­ part of the costs of insurance by Brad Aboff ket, prospects for college has grown from 46 percent 360 West Fairbanks Avenue editor-in-chief graduates have not been this to 80 percent in 1997. In 1984, Fast forward to June bad in over a decade. 75 percent of companies Winter Park, Florida 32789 2004. Graduation has come According to statistics pro­ offer dental insurance; in and gone, and you are left vided by the National 1995, only 57 percent still asking yourself, what do I Association of Colleges, in •did. AVOID FAIRBANKS TRAFFIC! have to look forward to? 2002, companies hired one- Will new technology You can now enter the shopping center "I don't envy college third fewer college gradu­ make my job easier and less graduates at all," says Bruce ates that in the previous stressful? E-mail, cell from New York Avenue. Fuller, Director of Human year. The projections for this phones, and laptops make it Resources and Recruitment year don't look good either. possible to bring work home for Newmark Real Estate in They are predicting another or on vacation. According to New York. "The job market decrease in job placement for another Gallup poll survey, (407) 645-4509 is the worst it's been in over graduates in 2003. 25 percent of employees a decade. If you can find a But as graduates even if state they are working hard­ job, the hours are grueling, we do find a job, what do we er at home without any work Open 7 Days a Week the pay is bad, and the bene­ have to look forward to? reduction in the office. The Monday-Friday 110% on latest technology is also fits offered will be minimal." Grueling hours? Office 8:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. According to statistics workers are working longer being used by employers to i 20 oz. provided by the U.S. hours than ever before. With monitor and control their Saturday Department of Labor, employee cutbacks, more workers. or between 1989 and 1997 work is being squeezed out "Times have really 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. entry-level wages for college of the individual worker, changed," says Fuller, the Sunday human resources director. graduates declined 6.5 per­ leading to stress-ridden lives 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. cent for males and 7.4 per­ and long-term health prob­ "The workplace has been 20% off cent for females. A new col­ lems. According to a Gallup revolutionized by technolo­ lege graduate back in 1973 poll survey, 40 percent of gy, but that is not necessarily could have expected to earn workers surveyed said they a good thing. The technolog­ 32 oz. $14.82 per hour (inflation- felt stress in the workplace ical dependence has taken adjusted to 1997 dollars), on a daily basis. down all boundaries work­ FREE I Smoothies places once had. There is no 5 ^ which adds up to $1.17 more Job security? Office * ? Per hour than a graduate in workers are constantly at the 9 to 5 workday anymore. 9 1997. whims of company down­ People are accessible 24-7 by DELIVERY e-mail, cell phone, and fax. It When our parents' gen­ sizing, layoffs and mergers. has become impossible to eration was graduating from In 1998 20 percent of job cuts occurred in the high tech find a work-leisure balance. AMAUA SMOOTHIE college in the 70's, the guar­ Many employees are left antee of benefits, job securi­ and electronic industry. Great Benefits? Health wondering, 'Do I work to ty and pension were incen­ live? Or live to work?'" $«) ORDER tives they were expecting in care coverage and pension return for a loyal career with plans are shrinking and a company. The harsh reality shifting more of the costs to DECEMBER 5, 2003 1 THE SANDSPUR SPORTS Rollins Swim Team Suffers Loss

• Florida ning the 1,650-yard freestyle Southern defeats with a time of 19:47.64. It doesn't stop there, Rollins in the lap with Abbey Griffin, '05, win­ lanes. ning the 50-yard freestyle, Lianna Nielsen, '07, the 100- by Caitlin Geoghan yard Backstroke and Maxine sports editor Hofman, '07, taking first Right before going home place in the 100-yard breast- for Turkey Day, the Rollins stroke. swimmers took on Florida The women's team was Southern. The meet took not the only one with win­ place on Saturday ners this weekend. Multi- November 22. Although event was the word for the they are a new team, Florida men's team. Kyle Southern proved to be suc­ Thompson, '05, showed his cessful, taking a victory in versatility by winning the both the men and the endurance race (1,650-yard women's events. Rollins freestyle) and the short race photo / LARA BUESO however, had some notable (500-yard freestyle). TAKE A DIVE: The women's team lost collectively to Florida Southern but did well in the indi­ individual victories. Trevor Hughes, '07, vidual events. On the women's side, demonstrated a variety of Individual Medley event. Carlton College on Said Desaram about the Katie Siegal, '07, had a suc­ skills by securing first place Ishviyan Desaram, '0*7, December 6 at the team, "It feels great to be a cessful meet, securing victo­ in the 100-yard butterfly as defeated Florida Southern in Swimming Hall of Fame in part of a team that's united, ries in the 200-yard freestyle well as the 50-yard Freestyle. the 100-yard backstroke, and Ft. Lauderdale. Though it is hard-working and knows and the 500-yard freestyle. Paul Wahbe, '07, added his John Lane, '04, did the same early in the season, the team how to have fun all at the Gretchen Huff, '07, showed race to the Tars' victories by for the 100-yard Freestyle. looks like it has a promising same time." off her endurance by win­ winning the 200-yard The Tars swim against season ahead of them. LSAT

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That's going bling style gave way to some for football outside to happen in this league. good results too. The quar­ of Super Bowl They just made the plays/' terback threw for 296 yards, Favre said in regards to his completing 23-37 of his pass­ Sunday. turnovers. es. Unfortunately for the by Jesse Thompson The Lions topped the Packers, the risk reward did- asst. sports editor Packers 22-14. It was Dre' Bly not balance out, and most who gave Favre and the likely the team is out of the Turkey day football Packers the most trouble on playoff hunt this year. games are unmatched for the the defensive side, picking Second year quarterback anticipation and anticlimac- off two passes and then forc­ Joey Harrington put togeth­ tic enjoyment they produce. ing a pivotal fumble. The er a solid performance, Most games do live up to the fumble set up a 49-yard field throwing 21-32 and 183 hype. It is however, the goal that put the Lions up yards. turkey induced coma that 16-14 early in the fourth The other Gobble Day has most fans more con­ quarter. Defense most cer­ game showcased the new cerned about a spot to lie on tainly proved to be the key and improved Dallas the couch rather than the for the Lions victory. Their Cowboys and the Miami outcome of the games. For stellar defense held the Dolphins, both at 8-4. The those of you who were victo­ NFC's leading rusher game ended up being a photo / ASSOCIATED PRESS rious over the post supper Ahman Green (120.5 yards a blowout with the Dolphins A PASS TO BE THANKFUL FOR: Chris Chambers pulls in a slumber, you caught an game) to only 57 yards. trampling the 'Boys 40-21. touchdown pass in front of Dallas Cowboys' Mario Edwards. eventful day. The game's results gave Miami took the lead first and trary, it was his three inter­ pitiful 10 yards in the first Brett Favre's broken fin­ way to two very separate never relinquished through­ ceptions that hindered his quarter ger proved to be more than a emotions for both teams. out the game. game. The loss should not be The Cowboys' embarras- subtle speed bump. Favre Detroit (4-8) matched their Jay Fielder put together pinned on Carter alone since ing game performance is one may not admit it, and critics past two season's combined a good first game back from it was the defense that let that will most likely be may not forget it, but either win totals with their fourth an injury going 16-20 with Miami basically dominate examined more closely by way the injury made victory of the season. On the 239 yards passing. The offen­ them. "That we would go Parcells since Dallas came in Thanksgiving's game turbu­ other hand, the Packers (6-6) sive load was not his alone to out here on Thanksgiving in to the game rated one of the lent for the star quarterback. now find themselves strad­ bear with Ricky Williams a national game and play best defenses in the league Favre threw three intercep­ dling the playoff fence at rushing for 104 yards. The like that, I told the players this year. In addition to the tions and lost a fumble best with only four games Cowboys' quarterback that and they should be Cowboys' defense collaps­ Thursday. He is well known remaining. "At 6-6, with four Quincy Carter threw for 24- embarrassed too," head ing, their running game was for his high-risk style of play, games left? You think 8-8 is 40 and 288 yards, which coach Bill Parcells said. His nonexistent. Carter was the however, this time it proved going to get us in the play­ appears to be a impressive remarks are fitting since the team's leading rusher with to be rather costly. "I offs?" Green Bay's Mike performance. On the con- Dallas offense only had a 42 yards. Women's Home Court Trifecta • Women's The second half began ended the half trailing 21-28. evenly but soon turned to Rollins got off to a quick basektball wins the Tars' side, thanks to a start in the second half, post­ three straight few steals and long-distance ing a three-pointer from shots. Rollins took its biggest Mary Lou Johnston and a games at home. lead with 6:11 on the clock jump shot from by Mark Bartschi on a Mary Lou Johnston Blankenfield. Just one basket technology manager three-pointer to make the ahead, the Cowgirls came on The Rollins women's score 47-31. The Tars were strong and extended their basketball team extended able to hold on for the 10 lead to nine. their winning streak to four point win, shooting seven The Tars were then final­ games, taking out the for eight at the stripe in the ly able to get a 9-2 run going, University of Puerto Rico's final minutes of the game. tying the game at 37 with Rio Piedras and Bayornan Just one evening later, 8:36 to play. Scoring was teams on back-to-back Rollins took on another back and forth for the next nights last week before pick­ University of Puerto Rico eight minutes, and Rollins ing up a key regional win team, this time from trailed 50-51 with just 37 ticks remaining. Lindsey : ' MARK BARTSCHI over the University of West Bayamon. The Tars trailed DRIVING TO VICTORY: Sarah Lancaster, '06, dribbles past a Florida on Monday. for most of the game but Woodcock, '04, put the Tars Rio Piedras defender on her way to a Tar victory. The Tars, now at 6-1 for pulled ahead in the final on top on a put-back with game with a 26-12 drive to the Tars pushed ahead to the season, had three players minutes to win 54-51. eight seconds remaining, enjoy a comfortable early claim the eight-point victory. score in double figures in a Gabrielle Blankenfield, '04, and Giles tacked on two lead with seven minutes to Despite a rather sloppy 57-47 win over Rio Piedras claimed 14 points and six more with foul shots just go in the first half. Not to be game with 22 turnovers, on Tuesday, November 25. rebounds to lead the team. before the buzzer. outdone, however, the head coach Glenn Wilkes, Jr. Nicole Warder, '05, led the Joslyn Giles, '06, added 11, After taking the week­ Argonauts put on a run of is pleased with the teams team with 12 points. Twin and Mary Lou Johnston end to rest, the women's bas­ their own, taking away four performance. "We can win sisterss Mary Lou and Sally repeated a 10-point perform­ ketball team geared up for steals and pulling the game ugly," he said, crediting the Johnston, '04, each got 10. ance. their third and final consecu­ tive home game on Monday to within seven at halftime. victory to a strong defense. The Tars jumped ahead Neither team was able to against regional opponent After a sluggish second The Argonauts were the vic­ early, leading 7-0 after just find the basket early in the West Florida. Mary Lou half start by both teams, tims of 24 turnovers and shot three minutes, but the first half, the Tars holding Johnston led the 62-50 victo­ West Florida began chipping only 37 percent to the Tars' Gamecocks bounced back to just a 6-5 lead after six min­ ry with 15 points, four away at the Tars' lead, 44 percent. take a 17-16 lead with four utes of play. The Bayamon assists, and four steals. outscoring them 4-13 over a Coach Wilkes is opti­ minutes remaining in the offense then took off on a 10- 0 run thanks to three steals Woodcock also ended in five-rninute period to pull mistic about the team's first half. The Tars were able within one, 46-45. The score and back-to-back downtown double figures, picking up future, stating, "Teams are to force a turnover and 13 points. remained close for the having to work to beat us. regain momentum, though, shots. The Tars were unable The Tars opened the remainder of the game, but I've got a really gutsy team." taking a 25-20 halftime lead. to put together a run and DECEMBER 5, 2003 J THE SANDSPUR SPORTS "What's SSC Player of the Week outstanding play, a Rollins Happening? • Josyln Giles College athlete has once was named again been recognized with ROLLHS Sunshine State this prestigious award. Giles' award winning Conference Player performance included two CALENDAR of the Week. double-doubles with 17 Friday 12-5 points and 10 rebounds in a by Caitlin Geoghan victory over UPR-Rio sports editor Piedras. She also scored 17 Rollins College sopho­ points and 12 rebounds in Christmas Vespers more Joslyn Giles was the Tars only loss of the sea­ Knowles Memorial Chapel named Sunshine State son to Northern Michigan. In the next game, Giles 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Conference Player of the Week for the week of contributed 12 points and November 23. Giles plays seven rebounds, just short of forward for the Tars a third double-double, in the women's basketball team, Tar victory over Finlandia. Saftrdav12-6 and has become a pivotal Accuracy was key for Giles player. A transfer from this week, shooting 65 per­ Stetson University, Giles was cent from the field and 71 named Freshman of the Year percent from the free throw Christmas Vespers in the Atlantic Sun line. Knowles Memorial Chapel Conference last year. Giles is confident about the team this year. The Tars 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. The Sunshine State Conference Player of the have only one loss thus far, Week is an award given to an but the team has good chem­ outstanding collegiate ath­ istry. As a transfer student, lete. Schools included in the Giles stated, "I like it a lot Scjiday12-7 Sunshine State Conference here. I fit better in the pro­ photo / RC SID are Barry, Florida Tech, gram." JOSLYN GILES: Congratulations to Joslyn Giles, winner of the Florida Southern, Eckerd, When asked about her BSC Player of the Week and Rollins College Forward. Lynn, University of Tampa, award, Giles modestly ning, so I'm happy." players such as Giles. Be Residential Life Holiday Saint Leo, Nova responded that it, "didn't The women's basketball sure to support the Women's Party Southeastern and, of course, really affect me. I'm not team here at Rollins has a team against Flagler College Galloway Room Rollins. about the individual stuff. I promising season ahead of on Saturday/December 6, at 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Thanks to Joslyn Giles' just want to win; we're win- them with dedicated team 2:00 p.m. Good Week for Men's Basketball Monday 12-8 • Rollins Men's Tars led by as much as 40 points at one point while Winter with the Writers Basketball added shooting 52.5 percent from Galloway Room two victories over the field. 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Placide Muhizi, '05, Thanksgiving grabbed seven boards while week. Lex Brown, '05, led the Tars LASA Hauck 112 with 15 points and three 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. by Jesse Thompson steals. Eric Faber, '05, asst sports editor dropped 11 points and Tuesday 12-9 The men's basketball dished six assists with Deon team balanced out their RHA Meeting Troupe, '07, and Chad Dirks, record at 2-2 last Sunday. '04, adding 10 points apiece. Warden Dining Room The Tars dominated Puerto Freshman guard John 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Rico-Cayey (0-6), finishing Thinnes had a season high the game with an impressive 22 points as the Tars beat Rollins Dancers 85-52 victory. Rollins jumped Puerto Rico-Mayaguez 82- Performance out to a 14-0 run to start the 72. Dirks added his second Warden Gym game and held the reigns double-double this year with 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. throughout the game. The 18 points and 11 boards, Wednesday 12-10

photo / RC SID Holiday Fun Fest BREAKING ANKLES: Guard Eric Faber, '05, puts the moves on opponent. CCC Both the Tars and the Mayaguez put together a 13- 4:00 • 7:00 p.m. Tarzans had great shooting point run. nights with shooting 45.1 The Tars remained percent and 50 percent poised and added their own respectively. 11-point run to solidify the Thursday 12-11 Rollins really dominated victory. Eric Faber had 12 the Tarzans on the glass, out points and a game high rebounding them 48-22. The seven assists in the win. Tars posted a season low The Tars (3-2) have a bit OSIL Staff Meeting number of turnovers with of a hiatus until Saturday, CCC Greenroom only 13, adding to the team's December 6, when they take 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. well-rounded statistical per­ on Bluefield State at home at formance. 4:00 p.m. i i-vro r\t- ii ,«-!-• • photo/RC SID Rollins led 60-44 with LOTS OF HUSTLE: Forward Jon Smith, '07, posts up against just under 12 minutes to go a defender on the way to scoring a basket. in the fourth quarter when