University of Central Florida STARS The Rollins Sandspur Newspapers and Weeklies of Central Florida 12-1-1994 Sandspur, Vol 101 No 13, December 1, 1994 Rollins College Find similar works at: https://stars.library.ucf.edu/cfm-sandspur University of Central Florida Libraries http://library.ucf.edu This Newspaper is brought to you for free and open access by the Newspapers and Weeklies of Central Florida at STARS. It has been accepted for inclusion in The Rollins Sandspur by an authorized administrator of STARS. For more information, please contact [email protected]. STARS Citation Rollins College, "Sandspur, Vol 101 No 13, December 1, 1994" (1994). The Rollins Sandspur. 33. https://stars.library.ucf.edu/cfm-sandspur/33 Chastity in More Than One Way - and Values 1894 • THE NEWSPAPER OF ROLLINS COLLEGE . 1995 Administration Announces Smoking Ban Christopher Smith Sandspur This week, the Rollins administra- grounds of a college campus. This jn announced new rules for campus interpretation includes residential smoking that ban smoking in any cam­ space that is, in effect, rented to pus building including dorm rooms students. id eating areas. The enforcement of this new "We have to follow the Clean In­ policy would fall mostly on R.A.s door Air Act as it is enforced by Health and Residential Life. "A first of­ and Rehabilitative Services," stated fense would probably simply re­ Provost Edmondson last week. "And sult in a warning," stated their interpretation of the Clean In­ Edmondson. "But any penalty on door Air Act includes dormitories as further infractions would have to viell as class rooms... it includes all be decided by the student hearing buildings on Rollins property." board." The Provost stated that a TheClean Indoor Air Act was passed violation would probably be com­ en years ago. The difference now, parable in scope to an open con­ according to Provost Edmondson, is tainer violation. the interpretation ofthe law by HRS. Other such smoking bans exist The law bans smoking in "educational on campuses such as the Univer­ facilities," which was thought to mean sity of Florida, where the classrooms and other places where ban is written in the offi­ classes were held. However, the HRS cial student rules. How- is now interpreting "educational fa­ Rollins Silently Speaks See 'Smoking" - Page 2 cilities" to include any building on the Out About Mascot By Kim Hanisak twice as many people who ning of the year. A few people Senior Week is On Sandspur wanted the Foxes rather than pointed out that school spirit By Ray Taylor "The biggest misconception the Tars or other unknown mas­ seemed to be lacking and that Sandspur day. Secondly, these new is that SGA wants to change the cots. Another major question some way to raise school spirit On November 29, 1994 the changes will allow activities to mascot," said Senator Janet that was asked was whether or should be found. School spirit is Academic Affairs committee be held on Wednesday through Birsch, a member of the SGA not school spirit actually exists normally attributed to the mas­ unanimously approved a revised Friday for the outgoing Seniors. committee to reevaluate the at Rollins. At the time of print­ cot of the school, so a commit­ Senior Week proposal. This These last moments together are mascot and it's role on campus. ing, for every 18 students, 17 tee was formed to investigate proposal was authored by Marc what we have consistently had Senator Birsch recently con­ felt that we were lacking in this matter. With the recent surge Hewlett, and Senior Week will in the past, and now will con­ ducted a survey to find out ex­ school spirit, with only one ac­ of spirited groups like the pep continue. tinue this year. actly how the Rollins commu­ tually feeling that Rollins has group and cheerleaders, students The conception of continuing There are some drawback to nity felt about the issue. She enough school spirit feel that it is essential to have Senior Week started at an ex­ this new proposal however. First placed surveys in all of the stu­ The whole idea to look into some sort of mascot present at ecutive meeting for the S.G.A. is the question over having to dents', faculty's, and staffscam- the mascot situation came on in which Marc Hewlett along have exams on Saturday and pus boxes in hopes of responses. the SGA retreat in the begin­ See "Mascot" - Page 2 Michael Thaxton began Sunday. Secondly, there might Ofthe 2000 surveys distributed, working on this proposal. Marc be some scheduling difficulties so far only 11 % of these have IS0n the Academic Affairs com­ with the Holt School, however returned to SGA. More specifi­ mittee and Michael is in charge the committee feels that they cally, and perhaps more disturb­ ofthe Beginnings program. The can work these out. ing, is that only 6% of the stu­ other student members on this There is one overriding plus dents and 24% of faculty and STUDENT POLLING committee are Julie Sauers, to this new proposal which Marc staff actually filled out the sur­ vey. Senator Birsch was highly Melissa Franklin, and Shelley was personally very proud of, Do you think the administration will be disappointed with this outcome. Ozark. and that is that because of the She wonders how it is possible able to enforce the new smoking policy? The new Senior Week pro­ earlier dates of exams, students to go forward with this issue pyl calls for some changes in will receive their actual diplo­ when people do not even take the exam schedules. Primarily, mas at graduation. The correct the small amount of time tocom- j*ams for all students will be students will be recognized for plete the survey. mished by Tuesday May 16 receiving the Magna Cum Laude lnstead of Friday May 19. This awards as well as many other The results of the survey so is8°ing to casue all ofthe ex- honors at graduation. far indicate a strong desire to J* to be held from Saturday change the mascot from the Tars % 13 through that next Tues­ See "Senior Week" - Page 2 to the Foxes. There were roughly The Sandspur Volume 1011 page 2 Omicron Delta Kappa would like to congratulate its Fall 1994 inductees: Find Out About Class of 1995 Nora E. Bingenheimer R.O.C. Victoria Elwood Sally J. Fleischmann By Julia Jerome Melissa Franklin Monica Hunsader A lot of you have probably heard about R.O.C, but aren't exactly sure what Gary G. B. McWhorter R.O.C. is, or what we do. Well, let me break it down for ya right now. The Margaret D. Plane Rollins Outdoor Club specializes in (surprise!) outdoor activities. We are an Gillian C. Smith exciting and active school organization which believes in educating Rollins Jennifer B. Smith students, faculty, and staff, not only about our community, but about our Shana Z. Spak environment as a whole. We do this by sponsoring activities like clean-ups of Courtney Thompson Florida's beaches, rivers, and parks, and by supplying educational lectures, Sophia R. Zetterlund films, and courses which relate to outdoor fun. Of course, I'm getting to what R.O.C. is most famous for: TRIPS! We enjoy putting trips together like Class of 1996 skydiving, scuba diving, camping, white water rafting, rock climbing, hiking, Caryn N. Addabbo biking, canoeing, skiing, surfing, and the list goes on. R.O.C. provides afun and Beppy Landrum relaxed atmosphere, making it easy to meet others and learn more about Shellie E. Olszewski yourself. Amy M. Sabatino Anyone who wants to become a member of R.O.C, can be, just by partici­ pating. You can go to a meeting, on a trip, or even a R.O.C barbecue. Our next The following members from the Brevard Campus were all campus meeting will be held December 6, and we'll be meeting every other elected last spring and will be inducted on December 2: Tuesday after that. Other future R.O.C events to look out for include the Green Toad party and a hang gliding trip both held on December 3, and an all night Alisa Howard deep sea fishing trip on December 10. If you happen to be planning a trip of your Thomas Jackson own, but you still need a sleeping bag, tent, etc., R.O.C invites you to borrow Hyla Johnson our equipment. If you have any questions, feel free to call the R.O.C. line, Charlette Kjesbo X2068. Joanna Langridge Michelle Zink R.O.C Equipment List- Tents (9), sleeping bags (20), bikes w/helmets (4), canoes w/oars (3), dry bags Induction ceremony for our new members will occur (3), backpacks (6), stoves (8), lanterns (2), mess kits (8), coolers (5), water Friday. December 2 at 5:00 P.M. in the Galloway Room. bottles (7), snorkeling sets (2), climbing harnesses (5), fishing poles (2), kayak A short reception will follow. All are welcome to attend. (1), grill (1), first aid kits (2), camera (1). Please join us in congratulating these outstanding students! "Smoking" Continued from Page 1 "Mascot" Continued from Page 1 ever, there is virtually no attempt to enforce these regulations. It doesn't appear that games to raise morale. While some students feel that the present Tars mascot would a similar situation will develop at Rollins however, according to the Provost. be effective, others argue that "a big sailor just is not very spirited." This rule by H.R.S. has not to date been challenged in court, however at the advice What is it about the Tars that has made students want it to be changed? Could be of Rollins students, a large tobacco company is currently looking into the matter.