University of South Florida Scholar Commons Crow's Nest University History: Campus Publications 10-19-2005 Crow's Nest : 2005 : 10 : 19 University of South Florida St. Petersburg. Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarcommons.usf.edu/crows_nest Recommended Citation University of South Florida St. Petersburg., "Crow's Nest : 2005 : 10 : 19" (2005). Crow's Nest. 412. https://scholarcommons.usf.edu/crows_nest/412 This News Article is brought to you for free and open access by the University History: Campus Publications at Scholar Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in Crow's Nest by an authorized administrator of Scholar Commons. For more information, please contact [email protected]. ···c- ! ~ ;:.r • :z:.ld.l -'i.O~i. 1- UNI VE RSITY OF SOU TH FLORIDA ST. PETERSBURG VOL. 37 NO. 07 I OCTOBER 19, 2005 Diversity in this Street A popular role model ISSUE for children reflects on ---..... I her many years with ~$otol0caTo._l75~~ ~ll:s .... OQWI(f()WNSI:i u ~ one of television's --:1 f Serving the One: enduring programs Aconvergence of J~ by WEN DY 0 WEN Islamic and Jewish senior staff writer A holy months N Sonia Manzano, known to brought people of millions around the world as different faiths Maria on AI.UIIIW>m!J)- PBS's together at the "Sesame Street," campus last was the Thu(sday. · keynote speaker for this year's Hispanic Heritage Month Sonia Manzano festivities at USF St. Petersburg. Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Affairs and the Innovative Multicultural Activities and New Initiatives Council, Manzano delivered an hour-long speech in front of a crowd of nearly 150 in 2008 Olympics­ the Campus Activitj.es Center on Friday. · Bound: Kicking off her speech was USFSP student a montage of some of Manzano's favorite Latin­ Paige Railey is only themed clips from "Sesame '18 and she's by R1 r A FLoRE z The spaces may not be where students Street," including one where contributing writer want them, but they're there Maria dances with Luis to a already the Ginger RogersiFred Astaire­ number one­ It's a common dilemma: Where to park with only with Parking Services. inspired number. minutes to go before class, running the risk of walk­ Gold Spots, which account for 159 of the Once she took the ranked sailor in her ing in class late and suffering the embarrassing glare available parking spaces this school year, and visitor podium, Manzano highlight- class - in the of a professor? Do you circle the block, waiting for parking are open to students with parking passes -ed the ways that "Sesame that ideal spot to open up or take a.n available space after 5:30p.m. Street" contributes to bring­ world. further way? Peak times for parking are between noon and 2 ing diversity to children Planning ahead may be the best course of action if p.m., Tuesday through Thursday, according to the through television and also STORY being within a hop, skip and a jump of your class­ parking space inventory, which is taken every few shared, her experiences as a PAGE 6 room is a high priority. hours. But there is always parking available, and Latino actress. Construction of the residential halls and the new most times, Anderson said, "in three-digit numbers." "Being Maria on "Sesame parking garage on campus have forced Parking If finding the ideal sp9t is a must, students can time Street" is a great job, Services to close three of the 21lots available to their arrival to campus as classes let out and tak~ the especially if you love students, faculty and staff who bought permits for spots that become available. · television,'~ said Manzano. Paws on Parade: the 2005-2006 school year. Students, who are Jason McThersoi, a USF Tampa student who "It was "Sesame Street" that The USF St. Pete allowed to purchase only green parking passes, lost comes to USF St. Petersburg on Fridays, said he was the first to show diversity will 75 spots as a result this school year. hasn't had trouble finding a space. "[Parking] is good on TV and it was a kids Pet Walk team To make up for the lost spaces, Parking Services is because I'm only here one day a week," he said. He show!" be helping abused accommodating students by leasing a lot from Albert bought a parking pass this year "because they put The popular actress' Whitted Airport on First Street South, across from · metered parking on the outside and it used to be speech also touched on her and homeless pets. the Campus Activities Center. free." life as a first-generation According to the parking space repoit, lots 17 and For others, the metered parking the surrounds American of Latino descent. 18, which are located along Sixth Avenue South at campus may be a suitable option. Manzano spent most of her STORY PAGE 7 Fourth and Fifth streets respectively, usually have a Nicole Ncirchesillo, a reading education graduate life in the South Bronx in a surplus of available spaces. student, did not buy a parking pass this school year. neighborhood very similar to ")Vhen it's super full not everyone can park at the She takes mostly night classes and said she does not front," said Lori Anderson, senior fiscal assistant · mind parking on the street. · SEE SESAME STREET PAGE 6 _2______ .. _____ TH E (_B__Q_~_:_5_____ ~_t S_T__ 10119105 news NEWS I 1n• I B R I E-F Jl.- ---- by GENESSA POTH Student Govt. assistant editor Adolescents," Thursday, Oct. 20, Fowler Field-and the Homecoming wrap-up FALL FEST AT HARBORSIDE from 11 a.m. to noon. Kelley comes Game (USF vs. West Virginia) on The Harborside Activities Board is from Dire¢ons for Mental Health Saturday, Oct. 22, at Raymond James by EMMA SVLVESTE hosting the annual Fall Fest on Inc. in Largo, a Florida treatment Staruum. · contributing write Saturday, Oct. 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 center that offers services for a mix of ............. ......... ............ p.m. on the Harborside Lawn. The mental health problems and Nineteen Student Government representatives event will feature a haunted house, substance ab!JSe. The lecture, ENVIRONMENTAL LECTURE attended the Oct. 12 meeting. Ten others were . pumpkin painting, bobbing for apples sponsored by the Psychology Club, Assistant Professer Joseph Dorsey also in attendance. and other fun events. For more will be held in Davis Hall, room 130. will speak on "Reflective Learning in A motion was made and passed to provide information, contact Harborside·at an Environmental "Seminar: A Case funding for organizations. The money was 553- 4599. Study," Friday, Oct. 21, from 1 p.m. allotted as follows: HOMECOMING AT HARBORSIDE to 2 p.m . in Davis Hall, room 265. The campus is hosting the The lecture is part of the ( ·sTUDENT GOVERNMENT ) FINAL FRIDAY Homecoming Festival on Thursday, Environmental Science, Policy and Crow's Nest upgrad.es in Spring 2005 ........ , $2, 127.8l Final Friday will be held Oct. 21 Oct. 20 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Geography Colloquium. Conference Attendance .................... $6,000.01 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Williams Harborside Lawn. Students will be Constitutional Review ..................... $1,500.01 House. University Relations is able to ride Rocky the Mechanical "MURDERBALL" FILM & GAME Shirts for members ........................ $2,000.01 sponsoring the event. Final Friday Bull or have their photo put on a ( HARBORSIDE ACTIVITIES BOARD ) receptions are held on the last Friday keychain. Food will also be served. "Murderball," a film about men Roll over from last year ......... : .......... $3,000.01 of each month and are sponsored by For more information, call553-4596. who play wheelchair rugby, will be different departments on campus. shown continuously behind Davis ( WATERFRONT ) The purpose of these social occasions Hall, along Harborside, on Thursday, Miscalculation in salary line ............... $10,200.()1 is to bring together faculty and staff TAMPA HOMECOMING EVENTS Oct. 20 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The · Reclassification of employee ............... $13,384.01 so they can get to know one another USF Tampa is hosting a number men who served as inspiration Reclassification of employee ............ .... $9,581.01 and share what they do at USF St. of homecoming activities including: behind the movie will play an Furniture for office ........................ $4,000.01 Petersburg. J:be Stampede at the Tampa Sun. exhibition game Tuesday, Oct. 25 in ( STUDENT LIFE ·} Dome on Thursday, Oct. 20, from 8 the Campus Activities Center at 2 Computer replacement reserve .......... .... $7,000.0t p.m. to 10 p.m., the Homecoming p.m. Both events are being held as Publicity and ~romoti on .................. $3,000.01 TRAUMA LECTURE Parade on Friday, Oct. 21, from 7 part of Disability Awareness Week Ann Kelley will lecture on "The p.m. to 9 p.m., the Homecoming and are sponsored by Student { TOTAL ) ........................ $61,792.8 Psychological Impact of Traumatic Bonfire and Fireworks on Friday, Disability Services and Multicultural Experiences on Children and Oct. 21, from 9:30p.m. to 11 p.m. at Affairs. SEE- GOVERNMENT PAGE . Apply online at vwvw.stpt.usf.edulhousing. For more information email UNIVERSITY OF [email protected], or contact SOUTH FLORIDA Residence Life at (727) 553-4162. ST. PETERSBURG . ............. ....... -]... ~.. 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