Volume 29, Issue 28 UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA April 5 2006 Wednesday THIS WEEK Lambda Chi NEWS Ospreys top Gators Alpha allegedly iPods over textbooks iPods may be used as learning tools in Freshman Interest Group classes as hazed student part of an experiment to see how well they work to help the learning process. See IPODS, page 5 National chapter investigated case; fraternity alumni committee will EXPRESSIONS review investigation BY TAMI LIVINGSTON and conducted a thorough NEWS EDITOR review. Now that the investigation is complete, After completing its an alumni review board investigation, the national consisting of 12 Lambda chapter of the Lambda Chi alumni will review Chi Alpha Fraternity has the investigation’s find- determined that members ings, Young said. of the Delta-Alpha Zeta University officials will Get your graphic on chapter of Lambda Chi at then take any action they The Spinnaker presents the University of North deem appropriate, he said. the first annual Graphic Florida have violated the “We do know that no Design Competition. See fraternity’s policies. drugs, alcohol or serious what the contestants mus- In a statement released physical harm were tered up for the competition, by national Lambda Chi involved in the allega- and who got top honors. Alpha officials, the inves- tions,” said Dr. Lucy Croft, See EXPRESSIONS, page 11 tigation “found that indi- assistant vice president of vidual members of the Student Life. chapter did participate in According to Lambda SPORTS some activities that vio- Chi Alpha policy, “hazing late the fraternity’s poli- is defined as any action A word with the boss cies and accepted prac- taken or situation created Former mob captain for tices for its members.” intentionally to produce the Colombo crime family An investigation was physical discomfort or Michael Franzese met with JESSE JONES launched after a UNF stu- mental discomfort by UNF athletes to discuss the dent reported being hazed embarrassment, harass- issues of gambling and by Lambda Chi Alpha dur- ment or ridicule.” sports. ing his fraternity pledging The local chapter of See BOSS, page 18 period. The student’s Lambda Chi is required to University of North Florida pitcher Josh Papelbon entered the game against the name has not yet been adhere to university University of Florida as a reliever. The Ospreys beat the No. 19 Gators 6-5. The released. Student Conduct policies, score remained close for most of the game until late when second basemen According to Tyler it’s national chapter’s WEEKEND Chad Knight hit a two-out, two-run single. Later, third baseman Grant Rogers Young, coordinator of policies and the policies of WEATHER secured the lead for good with an RBI-single. See the full story on page 17. Greek Life, two national the Interfraternity representatives visited UNF for three to four days See HAZING, page 9 College of Health named in honor of Brooks Friday Saturday Sunday April 7 April 8 April 9 57/83 61/84 59/78 BY KHOREY BAKER P-Cloudy P-Cloudy P-Cloudy CONTRIBUTING WRITER 7-day forecast, page 5 A $3.6 million donation from Brooks SOURCE: NOAA Rehabilitation has resulted in a name change to the College of Health – it will now be known as the Brooks College of Health. The University of INDEX North Florida announced the renaming of the college March 31. Discourse. 2 The donation will be matched by the state of Letters to the Editor. 3 Florida, resulting in a total donation of $7.2 mil- Weather . .5 lion, according to a UNF press release. In addi- Squawk Box. 9 tion to a previous $1.4 million donation in 1996, Police Beat. 9 also matched by the state, Brooks Rehabilitation Expressions. 11 donations total $10 million. This amount equals Zan on the Street. 12 donations made by the university’s greatest Calendar. 14 donor, the Coggin Family. Comics. 15 “This latest gift enhances our College of Horoscopes. 15 Health program and allows UNF to attract the Classifieds. 16 best students and faculty,” said UNF President Crossword. 16 John Delaney in a press release. IAN WITLEN Sports. 19 The donated money will go to faculty salaries and student scholarships, Delaney said. It will also allow the College of Health to expand its ONLINE teaching and research opportunities and estab- Dr. J. Brooks Brown spoke at the announcement of the $3.6 million donation from Brooks Rehabilitation to lish a distinguished professorship, according to UNF. The College of Health will now be known as the Brooks College of Health. the press release. “The level of patient care is greatly impacted by this gift,” said Pam Chally, dean of the Chally. scheduled to begin later this year. The new wing College of Health. “It will allow us to recruit the “I had no idea,” Chally said. “To have this will increase the size of the college by about brightest physical therapy and nursing stu- position named after me is an honor.” one-third, he said. dents. We all benefit.” Besides growing in recognition and stature Delaney said that the donation will also help Dr. J. Brooks Brown, founder of Brooks with this donation, the college itself will under- UNF attain national prominence and go expansion, Delaney said. Construction of a eSpinnaker.com Rehabilitation, announced an endowed profes- See HEALTH, page 7 sorship in the College of Health named after new wing for the College of Health building is PAGE 2 QUOTE of theWEEK WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 2006 “You can take from every experience what it has to offer you. And you cannot be Awarded first place for Best of Show at defeated if you just the 2005 National College Media Convention by the Associated Collegiate keep taking one breath Press. followed by another.” O O O -- Oprah Winfrey Spinnaker Staff Editor in Chief Dave Strupp Art Director Frank Donato Business Manager Adina Daar Managing Editor Donald Postway O O O Editorials O O O Advertising Manager Jennifer Napier Adviser Belinda Hulin News Editor Tami Livingston Making downtown the equal of Paris Features Editor Jenna Strom Sports Editor Valerie Martin n July 4 weekend, Club Miami Beach, London and Paris in city with small-town heart and hos- Copy Editor Jeanie Correa Paris, Paris Hilton’s newest favor of Jacksonville. But until pitality,” intoxicated drivers might Photo Editor Ian Witlen endeavor, will open in the Jacksonville can stay up to speed be ruling roads into the wee hours of Web Editor Alex Koby Jacksonville Landing. It will with fast-paced Miami nightlife, the morning, an idea that doesn’t be an addition that could add flavor Club Paris may be just another seem to parallel Peyton’s philoso- Graphic Designer Robert K. Pietrzyk O to Jacksonville nightlife and revital- Twisted Martini. phies. ize the downtown area. The addition of the nightclub When Peyton said he wanted to Asst. News Editor With the help of the Super Bowl, would promote tourism in revitalize downtown, he was focus- Asst. Features Editor Zan Gonano visitors from all over the country Jacksonville and stimulate the econ- ing more on revitalizing public facil- oohed and ahhed at the bright blue omy. If the nightclub is a hit, it will ities such as the County Courthouse Asst. Sports Editor Holli Welch lights on the newly refurbished create more jobs and turn downtown Complex and the Main Library, not Main Street Bridge and at the spec- into more than a place known for changing public policy in efforts to Distributor Dave Strupp tacle of fireworks the city spent mil- storing city records and going to promote drinking behaviors. lions on during pre-bowl festivities. watch baseball games. Although we want Jacksonville to Printer Florida Sun But what most didn’t realize is that, An all-night venue downtown boom and thrive and increase aside from Florida-Georgia weekend O O O might start a revolution in tourism, there are still ways we can and New Years Eve, the Landing is Jacksonville, boost nightlife and instill our “big city with small-town close to desolate. push the city into a higher “party” heart and hospitality.” The city can Robinson Student Center, room 2627 4567 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S. Here’s an idea: a nightclub in status. And prospective college stu- implement regulations to maintain Jacksonville, FL 32224 Jacksonville that doesn’t turn the dents might look at Jacksonville safety after 2 a.m. And an increase lights on at 1:30 a.m. While the popu- with more interest, which, like it or of job availabilities will bring a Phone: 904.620.2727 lar clubs around the city close at 2 not, might actually boost attendance healthier economy that might gener- Fax: 904.620.3924 a.m. sharp, club goers in the bigger at colleges around town. ate the flow of money — something www.eSpinnaker.com cities such as Miami and Los But revitalizing the nightlife for that will benefit the welfare of the Angeles are just getting warmed up people in their early 20s might not city. It can stay a “wonderful place to at 1 a.m.! be the effects the city was looking raise a family” and grow as a com- But that would require an even for. And these “fun” additions may munity at the same time.We’re not bigger effort to change Florida laws not reflect the city’s mission state- saying we want another Miami — that prohibit alcohol being served ments and Mayor John Peyton’s there’s a reason we save Miami past 2 a.m. goals to emphasize “public safety” Beach for spring break. Now fresh hope is sparked in the while continuing the mission to We just want Jacksonville to grow heart of the city, because Hilton and make the city a “wonderful place to into its own size and live up to its business partner Fred Khalilian for- live, work and raise a family.” potential.