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Police Raid 3 Clubs, Arrest Students for Fake IDs, Underage Drinking
UT Judicial Coordinator Joins Officials for ‘Compliance Checks’ By CHANNING HAILEY News Reporter
“Students being brought out of the club were in tears. They were in handcuffs, and I knew that I needed to get inside and let their friends know what was going on,” said Michael Gilmer, describing a Thursday evening earlier this month outside the popular night club The Kennedy. On April 7, Gilmer, a judicial coordinator within the University of Tampa’s Office of Student Conduct, went on a “ride-along” with ABT (Florida’s division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco) and the Sheriff’s Alcohol Vendor Enforcement (S.A.V.E). He wanted to gain a firsthand view of how they are preventing underage drinking and the possession of false identification. S.A.V.E. was started in 2006 to help reduce alcohol-related traffic accidents in Hillsborough County. The program’s main activity is enforcing drinking-age laws by doing compliance checks in Tampa clubs and bars. During the checks, officials focus on
making sure minors are not being served alcohol and that patrons are carrying valid identification. Officers from S.A.V.E, as well as enforcement from ABT, have recently noticed an increase in UT students under the age of 21 drinking in clubs and, in many cases, carrying fake IDs. “[ABT] were the ones that contacted us to let us know what was going on,” said Gilmer. UT campus security officers have also noticed a prevalence of underage drinking and possession of fake IDs on campus. During the past academic year, weekly campus security reports stated that there were more than 50 incidents in which students under the age of 21 were caught in possession of alcohol. Fourteen of these cases resulted in the confiscation of fake IDs. Representatives from ABT and S.A.V.E. have visited UT, as part of what Gilmer called a “task force” with the Office of Student Conduct and student leaders. The aim of the task force was letting UT students, faculty and staff better understand what goes on
during the officers’ compliance checks. Law enforcement also regularly comes to meetings held by the UT’s Coalition for an Alcohol Responsible Environment (CARE). “It’s really important to partner with the community,” said associate dean of students Gina Firth. “Law enforcement is integral. We need it to keep us safe.” As Gilmer shared, “ABT and the Sheriff’s office allow for ridealongs when they visit clubs and bars, so that we can see how the laws are being enforced.” He said the ride-alongs are not just for UT staff. Students can also go with the officers on compliance checks and watch as they check identifications of patrons who appear to be under the age of 21. This option is even one of the sanctions offered by the Office of Student Conduct for students who have violated the alcohol policy. Gilmer described how he found himself outside the Photo Illustration by The Minaret
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Environmentally Challenged: Students Tackle Real World Eco-Issues News Reporter
While most students go through the routine of attending class, taking notes and sitting in for exams, assistant professor of sociology Annie Tuttle opts to break free from the practice. “College is about more than just memorizing terms, writing papers and taking tests,” Tuttle said. “I think students need to learn how the world works, how much effort it takes to create social change and how to work together.” Tuttle explained, “The University and Department of Sociology believe in learning outside of the classroom. “I think it is important for students to apply what they learn inside the classroom to
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the community and make a difference.” With this in mind, Tuttle had her Environmental Sociology class (SOC 294) take part in an environmental challenge. The challenge involves students working in groups to solve real-world environmental issues in the context of the university or local community. The students were assigned a broad topic such as sustainability and environmental justice and were instructed to come up with a challenge they could solve on a local level. “Challenge-based learning is an alternative type of service learning project that gives students the power to solve a problem [of their choice], allows them to be creative and resourceful, gain experience working with peers as well as members of the community,
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-Annie Tuttle, Assistant Professor of Sociology
and make a difference,” Tuttle explained. The class was split into three groups and chose to address the issues of recycling, water conservation and overfishing. As part of their grade, students had to create a “challenge video” (in which they explained their problem and their solution) and keep a personal blog in which they wrote bi-weekly reflections on their progress, problems,
thoughts and ideas. The students also had to write a review of scholarly literature on their topic. They were also graded on their final presentations and on participation. They were not graded on how successful their challenge was. The recycling group, headed by Stephanie Sabga, decided to create a three-day challenge from April 11 to 13, from 8
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p.m. to 12 a.m., during which they encouraged the residents of Brevard Hall to bring their recyclable items to the lobby. Sabga felt that their project was very successful, and they were able to educate students about where the recycling bins were located on campus and which items are recyclable. “Our aim was to make a
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“College is about more than just memorizing terms, writing papers and taking tests. I think students need to learn how the world works, how much effort it takes to create social change and how to work together.”
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‘Turn Off the Dang Light’ Simple Alternatives for Greener Campus Living By THOMAS MONACO + DERIK NAVARRO
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“Turn off the dang light,” said Rick Ogorek, vice president of administration and finance, who believes that going green starts in the dorm room. The majority of the day students don’t leave their room unless they’re going to get food, to the library or to class. Corey Ehrhart, a sophomore at the University of Tampa said, “I spend at least two-thirds of my time just chilling and studying in my room. We have things on all the time, and [I] don’t think about it because I’m paying a set price to live here, no matter how much energy or water I use.”
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simple alternatives that students can do to be “greener”
1. Cut down on the video games. Considering a large majority of students at UT are from the north where it’s often cold, students should enjoy the Florida sun a little more. Video game systems use up a large amount of energy. They use more electricity than a TV or computer, so should be kept to a minimum.
2. Use newspaper for cleaning.
Instead of using paper towels to clean up a spilled drink or to Windex a window, use newspaper. Newspaper makes fewer streaks on the glass and doesn’t leave behind particles, like cloth or paper towels. Go to Vaughn and pick up the newspapers that weren’t used. It will also save you a ton of money.
3. Buy and sell old books.
Buying used books can save trees and help the environment. Even if you are unable to sell the book to someone or the school, you can always donate.
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4. Carpool, walk and bike.
Many students at UT live off-campus and are forced to commute. Make schedules with your roommates so that you can carpool and save on gas. (Gas is now $3.50 a gallon). According to the Sightline Institute, a small car gives off more than half a pound of carbon dioxide per mile. Congested traffic causes about 2.9 billion gallons of gas to be wasted every year. People often complain about the traffic and parking, but if more people carpooled, parking wouldn’t be an issue.
5. Use “green” school supplies.
Yes, there is such thing as school supplies that are made from recycled material. Some of these include, paper, notebooks and pencils. The materials not only help the environment, but will be easier on your wallet. One of the most important things students can do is be active in the “green movement.” Daniel Huber, assistant professor of biology and chair of the sustainability committee, said “Ultimately, what it comes down to is that [students] are the revenue source for this university. So the university wants you to be happy. They will listen to what you have to say. You guys have a much stronger voice. The university is more willing to listen to the people that pay them than they are to listen to the people they pay.”
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Things UT is doing to go Green
Two sites on campus for Single Stream Recycling (SSR). 2008 Sensor lights in most classrooms and corridors. 2008-present Fluorescent T-5 Lighting technology in the Martinez Sports Center Gym and Cass Arena. 2009 Chiller Units to cool Martinez Sports Center, McKay, the library, Riverside and Smiley. 2009-Future L.E.D. lighting in Thomas Garage. Summer 2009 Magnetic Induction Lighting over the Surface Commuter Lot, The Kennedy Building and the Health Center. 2010 Constructed the Health Center and Cass buildings to L.E.E.D Certification Standards. Summer 2010 Recycling bins placed in each room. Fall of 2011 Magnetic Induction Lighting in West Garage. Summer 2011 Pepsi Dream Machine(s). January 2012 (approx.) Compiled by Chris Whelan
Environmental Sociology Students Tackle Issues From Front, Students positive impact on the environment, and by getting people to recycle and educating them on recycling, I think we did so,” Sabga said. The water conservation group, headed by Pariss Yorker, conducted a one-day water conservation challenge event on campus. The overfishing group created their own website and started a petition. The four members of the water conservation group set the goal for one whole day’s worth of water to be limited to two gallons. The goal was based on the daily average of water consumed by people in developing nations. The students kept track of their water-usage by caring around jugs of water and using this water for any activity that one would usually use
a faucet for, such as brushing one’s teeth. The group created a logo and a slogan and tried as much as possible to create awareness about the massive water consumption on campus. Yorker enjoyed working on the project, since it was something he was actually interested in. He also liked the fact that each group took the initiative Courtesy of Annie Tuttle and did their own thing, each in a The Environmental Sociology class was split into different way. The overfishing project was headed three groups of recycling, water conservation and overfishing. by Sarah Maingot. She stated that the groups main goal was “to inform, not only residents able to create together a better campus of Tampa about how overfishing can and community. affect their lives, but also to inform all Although this was her first semester who are interested about the problem of conducting these challenges, she says overfishing on a global scale.” that she is definitely going to continue For more information about including these types of activities in overfishing, visit their website, her classes. overfishingtampa.com. Shivani Kanji can be reached at Tuttle is proud that her students were shivani.kanji@spartans.ut.edu.
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Spartan of the Week: Erin Tate
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Intern of the Year Shares Tiger Shark Tales By JOSHUA NAPIER
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Senior biology major Erin Tate interned at the Florida Aquarium last year, where she studied the behavior of Tiger Sharks in captivity. Her impressive work during the yearlong internship caught the attention of the Office of Career Services. They chose Tate as the University of Tampa’s first Intern of the Year. The Minaret had the opportunity to interview Tate to find out more about her internship and award. The Minaret (M): So, tell us: why were you interested in researching animal behavior? Erin Tate (ET): I really like being outside and around plants and animals. The internship took place over a year, and basically it was doing everything that is involved with the scientific study [of biology]. We were looking for possible reasons why Tiger Sharks get spinal deformities in captivity. I had to come up with behaviors that might cause [Tiger Sharks] to swim in a way that would cause this deformity. I had to look for all those behaviors and do all of the data analysis myself. I watched 60 hours plus of videotapes of sharks just swimming in a circle. M: That sounds time consuming, what did you get out of the experience? ET: I got to learn how science works, it was just really cool. The culmination of it was when I got to speak at an international symposium in front of veterinarians, scientists and graduate students.
And here I was, this undergrad looking at videos of sharks. It was really frightening and really nerve-racking, but when I was done with the talk, everyone there treated me like their colleague.I realized then that, I’m going to be okay; I’m going to be a scientist now; this is what I’m going to do. It was absolutely amazing. It’s definitely one of my most cherished memories. M: Many students begin their internships with little-to-no knowledge of what exactly they’ll be doing. In your case, was the internship what you expected it to be? ET: I didn’t know a lot about the internship when I got it. I knew that it was an animal behavior study about Tiger Sharks and that was about it. I pretty much gave up my social life for it. I was working on Saturdays. I was working on spreadsheets when I wasn’t studying; but I wouldn’t change anything for it. It was real world experience that was just invaluable. It was a situation where they needed someone to do the grunt work and all of these observations for them to code the data. But when the animal behavior aspect became more and more important to the study, that’s when I realized “Hey, this is for real now.” It was definitely a foot in the door. It really cemented my love for science and for doing hands-on research for animal behavior. M: Now that you’ll be graduating in December, what will you do with this real world experience? ET: I have so many plans, I’d like to
From the April 11 - April 17 reports. Checked Out On April 11, a student reported that her purse was stolen from the MacdonaldKelce Library. A police report was made. Completely Irrelevant Between 1-3 a.m. on April 11, a student was attacked by another student at an off campus location. Typical Classy McKay On April 11, security responded to a report made about a disturbance on the 2nd floor of McKay Hall. A non-student was trespassed and students were referred to conduct for alcohol and drugs. Parking Wars On April 15, a vehicle was impounded from the McKay Lot and removed from campus due to excessive tickets for illegal parking. The student was referred to conduct. Gotta Feed the Kids! On April 15, security reported that a male and female were shooting a bow and arrow at birds in Plant Park.
Bad ResCeption On April 15, a student reported that her television was stolen from her room on the 2nd floor of ResCom. The case is still open. Lost and Found On April 16, a student reported that his roommate was missing. He later found that he was arrested and held in the Hillsborough County Jail. He was referred to conduct. Belly Flop On April 16, two students were found in possession of alcohol at the swimming pool when it was closed. They were referred to conduct. Textual Harrassment On April 17, a student reported getting harassing text messages from an unknown person. The case is still open. Reports compiled by Cara Fetzer
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do a professional internship with Disney and one of their animal programs. I might go back to the St. Louis Zoo and try to get a job in zoo keeping. I might try to get a job with a national park. I might hike the Appalachian trail. I’m not sure yet, but I know that I’d really like to start giving back. I want to volunteer at the Humane Society or the Lowry Park Zoo next semester. I want to find a way to combine my passion with doing something that not
only gives back to science, but gives back to the public and animals that need a little love and care. Think you or someone you know could be Spartan of the Week? Email us at minaret.news@gmail.com with their name, contact info and a brief description of what makes them awesome. Joshua Napier can be reached at joshua.napier90@gmail.com.
This Week’s Student Government Meeting... * PEACE will be hosting the fundraiser “Volleyball 4 Japan” on Wednesday, April 27 beginning at 7:00 p.m. The volleyball tournament event is open to all UT students and participants must form a team of six and register in Vaughn 206. The cost is $5 per person and all proceeds go to the Red Cross in Japan! * Student government members discussed possible changes to their constitution including adding the treasurer to the executive board and combining the PR with web wervices. * The winners of the SG election were formally introduced: President - Nick Chmura, Vice President - Luke Fillaramo, and Speaker of the Assembly - Hannah Pothier. Have any questions or concerns? Contact Student Government at SG@ut.edu. Student Government is your voice. Join us at our meeting every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. in Reeves Theater. All students are welcome.
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Students Plan Nonprofit to Feed Homeless By DAVID ADAMS Journalism I
According to bread.org, about 50 percent of Americans will live in poverty at some point before they reach the age of 65. Just outside the University of Tampa’s campus, we see people who live outdoors and, oftentimes, are without food. Poor choices may play a role in homeless peoples’ lives, but for others, it is a reality that they are forced into because of a poor economy. More than ever, students are aware of how they can try to help. The University of South Florida, for example, has started a food distribution program. And some students at UT are donating their own time to bring meals to residents of downtown. Students have been talking about wanting to help, and in some cases, are taking action. Project Downtown Tampa (PDT), a nonprofit organization from USF that gives food to local homeless around the downtown area, is made up entirely of volunteers and is a budding charity organization. According to Sayeef Mirzaa, former president and current volunteer of PDT, they are actively pursuing legitimate nonprofit organization status. This will allow them to claim the food that is given to the needy as an exemption and save money on taxes. Since PDT is not currently an official nonprofit organization, USF’s food distributor will not give excess meals to them. PDT primarily relies on Panera Bread for their excess food. Panera donates
all of their leftovers once a week, forgoing a tax credit. Sayeef said, “At times, it’s really frustrating to think of all the food that is being wasted throughout Tampa Bay.” Other universities across the United States have also started to minimize food waste by creating salvage programs of their own (Stanford University, University of Vermont and Ithaca College are just a few). Pomona College in Claremont, CA even got a $10,000 grant from the Strauss Foundation Public Service Projects program to assist in the growth of their program. “How to Start a Food Salvage Program,” published by SPOON, Stanford University’s student-run food salvage program, is a six-page paper that breaks down student-run food campaigns. They stated that in most cases, a school doesn’t have to directly fund a food salvage program. All that is required are short courses of instruction on the proper handling of food. Sodexo, UT’s food provider, would only have to give what excess food they have to volunteer students so they could transport it to a local shelter that is qualified to distribute it, like the Trinity Café on North Florida or Faith Café on Kennedy near Sterling Avenue. Frankie Cider, a UT student said, “Me and my friends—two other guys—we go to the grill, and get like chicken tenders and we just walk around Tampa and give them out.” A UT student named “Ally” said, “I took a to-go box from the cafeteria and gave it to a guy under the bridge.” Wade Burghardt, Sodexo’s manager at
UT office, could not be reached through various attempts, but Sodexo’s website shed light on what kind of company they are.Sodexo is a food service provider with over 120,000 employees in the United States alone. The annual revenue for the corporation in 2010 was six billion dollars. They have won multiple awards for diversity and workplace equality, and lay claim to the titles of “One of the World’s Top 50 Green Outsourcing Suppliers” and “One of the World’s Most Admired Companies.” As food facilities management experts, Sodexo is waste-conscious. The student body at UT is ready to assist Sodexo in their waste minimizing efforts; all that is needed is a green light. Starting an organization is relatively inexpensive, and could benefit the University morally. With Sodexo’s help, we can attempt to give to our community, and help those who are unable to help themselves. A large fear that most food service corporations have is liability for any illness that may happen when a person eats the salvaged food. As the Stanford paper states “…once administrators feel comfortable with the project and [are sure] that they are not going to ‘get in trouble,’ they can be very supportive.” Another benefit to working with a large company like Sodexo is that, once coordination is complete, the amount of food that can be salvaged is amazing. Even without Sodexo’s assistance, students can take action. Be on the lookout for a petition to start a volunteer organization that will ask whether you would like the
option to donate excess meals at the end of each week to the homeless. “I never thought I would be homeless,” one homeless man said outside of Trinity Café Friday evening. “I was on unemployment in Virginia for a year and three months, and I couldn’t find any other work.” He didn’t want to be named, but repeated that he had never imagined being homeless. Marty, whose friends call him “Hogan” because of his striking resemblance to the wrestler, said, “There are an awful lot of people that do need [assistance].” Any doubt about that you might have would immediately dissipate upon stepping into the Trinity Café, where hungry young children patiently wait to be fed and an exhausted mother tries to make sure they eat all of their vegetables. For more information, or if you would like to help start the program at UT, email David Adams at dadams@spartans.ut.edu. Dylan Vigliotti also contributed to this article.
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Just in Time for Easter, Get to Know Your Eggs By AMANDA FOOS Journalism I
Eggs have been proven to play an important role in a healthy diet, but recently, alternatives to the traditional dozen white egg carton have overtaken the shelves at local supermarkets. In addition to traditional eggs, there are now organic, cage free, all natural, vegetarian, omega-3 and liquid, whole, ultra-pasteurized eggs. With all of this new variety, the many choices now available can leave an untrained shopper confused as to which eggs to buy. It is common to buy the traditional store brand eggs because they are cheaper. Unfortunately, all too often the hens that produce those eggs are treated inhumanely. University of Tampa sophomore, Robert Soares, explained that he buys Publix brand eggs because of the low cost. After he learned about the abuse these hens undergo, he said, “I will definitely change my focus when buying eggs now and go for the cage free sold eggs, not just because of the abuse but also for the health factors and concerns.” According to an Eggland’s Best representative, hens that are used to produce traditional eggs are housed in a barn with 250,000 other hens. They are kept in cages in groups of five. The hens not kept in cages are allowed to roam freely inside the barn. The cages that the traditional egg producing chickens are kept in are raised off the ground so that they aren’t living in their own feces. Eggland’s Best employees patrol the barn, maintain cleanliness and look for hens that have died to prevent the other hens from feeding on the deceased. Organic eggs are produced by hens that are kept in a barn that also houses approximately 250,000 hens. They are fed all natural, organic feed, are not kept in cages, and have a sun deck to allow them exposure to natural sunlight. They are also not treated with any kind of hormones, pesticides, or intrusive antibiotics. Cage free eggs are produced from hens that are raised similarly to organic hens only without the sun deck, although the barns do allow for natural sunlight. The Eggland’s Best representative made it very clear that he could only speak of Eggland’s Best’s egg-producing practices. He could not speak about Cal-Maine Foods. Eggland’s Best and Cal-Maine Foods are two of the largest producers of fresh shell eggs. Although Eggland’s Best produces their own eggs, they send them from their farms to Cal-Maine for distribution. According to Cal-Maine Foods, in 2008
they produced and distributed 15.8 percent of the total consumption of fresh eggs. Hens raised in battery cages produce the majority of traditional white eggs. Many animal rights groups have called for the boycott of these eggs due to the inhumane treatment of many of these chickens. Throughout October and November of 2010, a Humane Society activist who worked undercover at a Cal-Maine farm in Waelder, Texas found evidence of animal cruelty and abuse. During the month the employee spent undercover, he managed to catch many of the abusive acts and neglect on film. That film is now posted on the Humane Society’s website. The hens were bloody, their feathers had fallen off, and their skin was rubbed raw because there were too many living in a single cage. Many had open wounds, sores, broken bones and a few had their uteri exposed. It is common for a hen to get their neck, wings, or feet stuck in the battery cage, leaving them trapped and left to die. Many birds were kept in a single cage and did not have access to food and water. Dead birds were left to rot in the cages with the other chickens. As a result, the eggs produced were often covered in blood and other specimens, posing a health risk for consumers. An investigator from Mercy for Animals found temporary employment at Norco Ranch in Menifee, CA and found the chickens there were subject to the same abuse that the hens from Cal-Maine farm were. Although chickens can live up to ten years if properly cared for, the chickens there were only used for two years before they were killed. When it came time for the chickens to be killed, the workers went down the lines of cages pulling the hens out and slammed them into the giant dumpsters they were pulling behind them. They were then gassed and dumped into a dump truck to be hauled away. The chickens that didn’t make it to the two year mark due to illness or injury were picked up by their necks and heads, spun around in an attempt to break their necks, and left to die. The worker wrote in his diary, “I also found a heavily decomposed hen in a top cage with three live hens. Her body was trampled flat with organs dangling through the wire flooring.” After senior Rachel Fishman, an elementary education major, watched the Humane Society’s video she said, “I will definitely start looking into the practices of the food manufacturers I purchase from. To make the hens live in filthy, crowded cages is absolutely appalling.”
“Students came up to me after they left and asked why Mike Gilmer was there,” the bouncer said. He was not aware until the end of the night that one was a member of UT administration. Quezada said that the officers at the The Kennedy did what they could to avoid drawing attention to themselves. “There weren’t a lot of cop cars out
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Many animal rights’ groups have called for the boycott of hens raised in battery cages due to the inhumane treatment of the chickens.
Kennedy on a recent Thursday night, as he watched students getting arrested: “Several weeks ago there was a large arrest at The Kennedy for possession of fake IDs and alcohol, so ABT asked Gina Firth if she would like to go on a ridealong. She wasn’t able to on that night, so I went in her place.” Gilmer said he is aware that many students saw him that night as a disciplinarian rather than simply an observer. “I understand the difference between perception and reality. The perception was that I was helping the officers by pointing out students. The reality was, I was there watching the officers with the students to see the process.” That night, Gilmer rode with officers to The Retreat, The Drynk and The Kennedy. “I recognized students that I knew to be under 21 holding drinks,” he said. “I didn’t say anything though, because that’s not why I was there.” Anthony Quezada, a UT sophomore, was working at The Kennedy with security when ABT and S.A.V.E. showed up. “They started checking people, and that’s when people started leaving,” he said. “The place cleared out soon after that.” “Those clubs care about one thing,” Gilmer said, “and that’s making money. I asked a bouncer why he did not take responsibility in checking whether an ID was valid, and he shifted the blame back on the students.” According to a bouncer at The Retreat, officers usually come in groups of three. On April 7, only three presented badges and they ushered the fourth one in.
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front,” he said. “It was more under the radar.” Though Quezada did not witness any arrests, “I noticed a couple of IDs got taken away.” According to Firth, “Students need to know that they need to obey the law. If they’re not following the law, they’re going to be arrested.” “The purpose of this [the ride-along] is to see how the ‘before’ leads to the ‘after,’” Gilmer said. “We want to see what actually goes on that leads to the arrest reports that come to our office.” Channing Hailey can be reached at channing.hailey@spartans.ut.edu.
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Local Divers Work to Preserve Oceans’ Health, Beauty By JULIA BODWELL Journalism I
When the Narcosis Scuba Center takes a boat of divers out into the Gulf of Mexico, they enforce the “look, don’t touch” code divers live by. To preserve marine ecosystems, the Tarpon Springs scuba center permits nothing to be removed then brought back on board; that is, except garbage. With more than 60 percent of the world’s reef under immediate threat from human contact, those in the diving community are taking the initiative to provide local efforts towards reef recovery. According to Joyce Hannaseck, owner of Narcosis, the center is involved in the Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup, the world’s largest volunteer effort for healthy oceans. Hannaseck, the center’s staff and volunteers participate in the annual event, focusing on cleaning the reefs and the wrecks, as well as the beach and shoreline. “We focus on anything associated with the waterways,” said Hannaseck. They bring up anything from bottles and cans lost overboard by careless boaters to things deliberately dumped. According to Katie Reytar, a research associate at World Resources Institute, the pressures from these local threats, such as pollution, are causing major threats such as changes in climate and ocean chemistry. Reytar explained that the rising levels of CO2 are dissolving into the ocean and are increasing the acidity of the water, displacing the minerals corals need to build their skeletons. “If it becomes bad enough, their skeletons could actually dissolve,”
said Reytar. But starting local could prove the key to widespread action. Along with Hannaseck and the scuba center, Dave Garrett, a dive master in Daytona, FL, participates in reef recovery and conservancy. Garrett, along with most dive instructors, is a member of PADI, the Professional Association of Diving Instructors. PADI developed a nonprofit organization called Project AWARE, Aquatic World Awareness, Responsibility and Education. The foundation allows divers and non-divers alike to participate in marine conservancy through many hands-on projects, including underwater and coastal cleanups and reef monitoring. According to Garrett, PADI also Courtesy of Julia Bodwell offers dive specialties to further promote Bodwell’s father poses playfully with a can of root beer the pair found littered in the sea bed. this awareness, including the Coral Reef Conservation Specialty and the Fish Identification Specialty. But even open water divers are educated in proper reef conservancy. “Divers are very aware of the reef ecosystems and train during the first dive to learn buoyancy control to prevent them from touching the reef,” Garrett said. One of the first things divers learn as they train to become certified is to respect the ocean environment they are visitors in. Most divers often go beyond this. According to Garrett, leisure divers will pick up trash off the ocean floor to help protect the reefs, a quick and effortless act that has invaluable effects. “It’s really just about managing local threats to buy time for corals to adapt to Courtesy of Julia Bodwell climate change,” Reytar said. A diver examines a reef, careful not to disturb its fragile composition.
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My Time in Thailand: Tigers, Farms, Royals, Rivers By MAXINE RICE
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The 66th annual conference of the International Federation of Air Line Pilots’ Associations, IFALPA, was held this month in Chiang Mai, Thailand. My father was awarded with the Scroll of Merit for his work with IFALPA, and I joined him on a brief trip to Chiang Mai to receive his award. After traveling for over 36 hours from Tampa to Washington, D.C., D.C. to Toyko, Japan, Toyko to Bangkok, Thailand, and finally from Bangkok to Chiang Mai, we arrived just in time to hear the key note speaker, Ambassador Duane Woerth, US Representative to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). After not having slept in a bed for the entirety of our travel, and jet lag tricking our bodies into thinking we were 11 hours behind local time, we spent the rest of our Thursday unpacking and relaxing in our hotel room. On Friday we attended the conference’s opening ceremonies, with plenary in the morning, and a visit from Thailand’s Crown Prince in the afternoon. Shortly after we ate lunch we were ushered through temporary metal detectors that had been set up for the Crown Prince’s security. Once inside the grand ballroom, we were instructed on when to stand up, be seated, and bow or curtsy while royalty was in the room. The women then had a lesson on the official way to curtsy. We waited patiently for three hours before the Crown Prince, the Princess Consort and their son entered the room. Because of the heightened security measures, no cameras other than the official press cameras were allowed. Saturday we had an early start. We rented a car for the day, and the driver took us to the Maesa Elephant Camp. We watched an elephant parade, talent show, and soccer game. The elephants then painted for us--one elephant
even painted a self portrait. Our driver lead us over to the elephant ride area, and we then rode an elephant named Mae Mai to the Huai La Development Karen village, over an hour away. The Karen indigenous people are known for their long-neck tradition of placing metal rings around the women’s necks starting when they are children and adding rings every year to “lengthen” the neck. Our driver met us at the end of the village with cold bottles of water. The people of Thailand say that they have two seasons, hot and very hot, and we visited at the beginning of the very hot season. We then traveled to the Tiger Kingdom, where for a small fee you could chose to go into the cage of “smallest, small, medium, or big” tigers. My dad and I chose to go into the smallest and big tiger cages. The smallest tigers were 4 months old, and about the size of a great Dane. The big tigers were 17 months old and were almost indistinguishable from the tigers you traditionally see at a zoo. We purchased 15 minutes of time in each cage, which was an amazing experience. These tigers are nocturnal, and hand raised, so they were very docile while we were in the cage with them. Our last day was Sunday, and we chose to spend it on a river cruise on the Mae Ping river. The company that ran the cruise also owned a self-sustaining farm about 40 minutes upstream. When we arrived there, we were greeted with fresh pineapple and watermelon grown on premises. After an eventful day on Saturday, and our travel back home beginning that night, we quietly drifted back down the river observing the peaceful fishermen along the banks of the muddy river.
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Aries (March 21-April 19) Coast to victory, even if you no longer covet the goal. Doubts may limit even as ambitions leave you dissatisfied with the current accomplishment. Climb a mountain one step at a time. Taurus (April 20-May 20) You can learn whatever you need now. Avoid impetuous spending. Be careful to minimize error. It’s not time to launch a new endeavor yet. Accommodate another’s demands. Gemini (May 21-June 21) Studying seems easier now. Dive into your favorite subject, and dig deep. Ask a sibling’s opinion. Find out what your friends know about it. Discover a delicious reward. Cancer (June 22-July 22) New data disrupts old routines. Still, knowing the rules provides a successful fallback position. Be patient, and be prepared to defend your position. Relax at home later. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) You’re smarter when you’re happy. Stick to the old rules, with self-discipline, but bail on the guilt. Don’t gamble or flash your money around. You get good news through the grapevine. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) It’s easy to get lost in your thoughts and spend too much time in the dark side of your mind now. Contact a friend who’s been there, done
that. Loose lips sink ships. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Don’t believe everything you think, and don’t be too attached to the results. Don’t forget to take good care of your friends, especially now. Fact and fantasy clash. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Your dreams are coming true. There’s more work coming, whether you want it or not. Make sure to share your experiences with your close friends. Be patient. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Keep to the rules, and you’ll be proud of a game well played. Don’t throw money at a problem. You can solve it inexpensively with a creative approach. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) It’s adventure time. Travel to where you’ve always wanted to go. Don’t listen to the negative voices. Be proud of yourself and your accomplishments. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Let your partner drive. Sit back for the next few days, so you can relax with new friends. Trust your imagination. Create new partnerships or recreate old ones. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Start by learning the rules. This foundation makes you stronger. Take in more work and focus on making money. Be patient and thrifty. This will allow for upcoming relief.
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‘Scream 4’ Does not Live Up to the Original
By MANDY ERFOURTH Arts + Entertainment Editor
The movie that changed the horror genre has come out with another installment: Scream 4. There has not been a Scream movie in 11 years. Most fans probably thought the series was over, but here we are with a new generation of teens for Ghostface to attack and three old characters who have beaten death many times. The opening scene of Scream 4 is no match for the opener of the first Scream with Drew Barrymore. Not that any of the opening scenes in the Scream series has reached the magnitude of that first scene. The first scene in Scream 4 did not have the same formula as the first scenes in the previous films. It depicted a movie within the movie-- with the Stab series reaching its seventh one. There were a few movie deaths before reaching the real opening scene that just didn’t pack the punch of the other three movies. A.J. Phillips, a University of Tampa sophomore, thought the opening of the latest film in the franchise was “humorous and poked fun at the old one a little. I love how Scream makes fun of itself with the Stab movies before fans have a chance to poke fun at the movie.” After watching the movie, I thought maybe this generation would appreciate the opening more than old Scream fans, like myself. I thought the opening was silly and just didn’t match the originals. Once Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox and David Arquette came onto the screen, though, the movie picked up. The fourth Scream takes us back to Woodsboro, the town from the original, with Dewey (Arquette) as the Sheriff and his wife Gale (Cox) trying to write a work of fiction. Sidney (Campbell) comes back
to her hometown on a book tour for her self-help book. The cell phone used to call the first two victims was traced to the trunk of Sidney’s rental car. This is a much different plot possibility from the very first Scream that came out in 1996. Back then, the police were able to trace phone calls from the caller’s account, but were not able to trace the cell phone. The students found out the next morning just like in the original one, though this time instead of finding out from the news reporters surrounding their school they found out from text messages. There was a lot of technology differences from the original, even from the third one to the fourth one. There is even an app that does Ghostface that makes it possible for these teens to play pranks on each other. Scream 4 did its best to stay true to the original one, while simultaneously modernizing it. The movie geeks in the new Scream were times two. These geeks had a webcast, where they stream live, very different from Randy who worked in a video store. The new Sidney, played by Emma Roberts (Jill), happens to be Sidney’s cousin. The best friend is still blond (Hayden Panettiere)-- and staying true to the original, sports an unusual name like Tatum. Panettiere’s character got the name Kirby. There was one more friend in the mix though, Olivia played by Marielle Jaffe. Olivia was the first good kill of the movie. This was reminiscent of the old Scream kills. The classic “What’s your scary movie games?”, followed by the big kill. This is where the movie truly gets going. Gale, disappointed that she can’t help solve the murders with Dewey like the old days, teams up with the two movie geeks. They agree to work with her only if she brings Sidney to their film club. This is
where the teens talk about the new rules of horror films. The rules are no longer as simplistic as the three rules from the original Scream. Now the kills have to be more extreme, virgins can die and the killer has to be filming the murders. Basically, anyone can die now. Scream 4 was very good at combining some elements of the original Scream but also appealing to the new generation. Jill’s ex-boyfriend Trevor (Nico Tortorella) had deja-vu-ness of boyfriend Billy, including Trevor sneaking in Jill’s room through the window. There was one thing from Scream’s epic opening scene that Scream 4 brought to the screen. The scene where Steve was tied to a chair and Casey (Barrymore) had to answer questions to determine whether he lived or died. Another element taken from the original movie: Gale put up numerous cameras at the Stabathon party in hopes of catching the killer. The questions were much different from the original movie. This generation’s horror movies have gone downhill. Numerous classic horror films have been remade instead of new ones being created. Saw even had an appearance in the movie with characters making fun of Saw 4. Even the Stab movies within the movie have been said to have gone to crap since they were no longer allowed to use Sidney’s story because she threatened to sue. This generation’s horror films have not reached the standards of the classic horrors that Scream referenced-- or even Scream itself. The movie overall was pretty scary, but not quite as scary as the first two. Scream 4 had the comedy of Scream 3, but more screams from the audience than the third one produced. The killer(s) in this one were more
The film was filled with young Hollywood actors like Hayden Panetiere, Emma Roberts, Kristen Bell, Adam Brody and others.
psychotic than Billy and Stu were. The big question: Will Gale, Dewey and Sidney survive? Erica Dawson, an assistant professor at UT, said she would not be happy if Sidney survived. I agree with her. The whole point of a horror movie is for there to be death, especially in a slasher such as this. The classic horrors such as Halloween, Friday the 13th and Nightmare on Elm Street all had only one survivor. I went into the movie hoping there would be fewer survivors than the previous films. This may be the final movie. They should finish it, right? To find out whether I was satisfied or not, and whether Sidney lives or die, check out Scream 4. Mandy Erfourth can be reached at mandy.tt.carr@gmail.com.
Environmental Cars Available, New Ones on the Way By AMANDA SIERADZKI
Arts + Entertainment Columnist
The future has denied us jet-packs, hover-boards and flying cars, but it looks as if car-makers might be finally giving the people what they want. How about a car that runs completely on air, sunshine or even sugar? Zero Pollution Motors is the company with a vision, and is working on creating a car that needs nothing more than compressed air to take drivers where they want to go. French visionaries, Motor Development International (MDI), conceived the idea of “compressed -air vehicles.” The car’s compressed-air engines would allow drivers to zoom along at a top speed of 35 mph and a maximum distance of 80 miles. Currently Tata, India’s largest automaker, has bought the rights to MDI’s technology and countries worldwide are taking notice.
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Hybrid solar cars have made their way around showrooms as a possible alternative to fossil fuels. Solar cars use photovoltaic (PV) cells to convert sunlight into electricity, much like a plant uses photosynthesis in creating its own energy. Thanks to PV cells, solar cars don’t need to be plugged-in in order to charge. Like air cars, the completely solar car hasn’t gone mainstream and is still confined to experiments and concept. Aspiring “green drivers” should maintain their sunny disposition, however, and look at something even sweeter: about 34,000 fuel stations have emerged in Brazil that offer drivers ethanol derived from pure sugarcane. Brazilian “Flex” cars are sold with a device that allows engines to run on this sugarcane ethanol. This cost effective alternative fuel gives car-makers in the United States a model that Americans could follow with their own home-grown corn ethanol. Drivers still interested in going green can realistically choose from an array of hybrid and electric cars already being sold. The Chevy Volt, winner of the 2011 Motor Trend Car of the Year, and its rival, the Toyota Prius, have already made their mark on the market, utilizing gasoline and electricity. The Volt is priced at $32,780, and the Prius at $23,050. While these cars are beginning to wean
drivers off of fossil fuels, Tesla Motors offers their sporty Tesla Roadster, an allelectric car with a flashy exterior and no tailpipe. Their four-door Model S is currently in the works, equally as electric, though not more affordable. While luxury Tesla cars are sold at a cool $100,000 starting price, their closest all-electric competitor on the commercial market is the Nissan Leaf at a quarter of the price. Though the age of flying cars and hover-grids isn’t here just yet, greenconscientious drivers can still satiate themselves with these environmentally dreamy rides. Amanda Sieradzki can be reached at asieradzki@spartans.ut.edu.
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The Scoop Writers at the University present Memoirist Sean Manning
When: Thursday, April 21, 7 p.m. Where: Music Room, Plant Hall What: Manning, a UT alumnus, received his MFA from the New School in New York City. He wrote a memoir (The Things That Need Doing) about moving back home to take care of his mother during her battle with terminal cancer. Admission: Free
OPUS LIVE! Gala Concert
When: Thursday, April 21, 7:30 p.m. Where: Falk Theatre What: This will be David Clark Isele’s last performance with OPUS. The concert features medleys from Ragtime and Les Misérables, with guest appearance from Leonard Barrett III. Admission: Free
Kingsfest
When: Friday, April 22, 1 p.m. Where: Vaughn Courtyard What: Live music, food and prizes in loving memory of William King, Erik Nicoletti and Tessa Byers. Admission: Free
An Evening of Guitar Music with UT Guitar Ensemble
When: Tuesday, April 26, 7:30 p.m. Where: Ferman Music Center, Room 90 What: The UT Guitar Ensemble will perform the classical music of Erik Satie, Johann Sebastian Bach, Antonio Vivaldi and others. Admission: Free
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Last Chance for Dance Show this Year By SOPHIE ERBER
Arts + Entertainment Writer
Your final chance to make it to a dance show this year is coming up soon. The Department of Speech, Theatre and Dance is presenting the Spring Dance Happening from April 27 through 30. Over 80 dancers and seventeen different pieces will be presented, according to Susan Taylor Lennon, the UT Department Chair. The performance will begin each night at 8 p.m. in the Edison building. The large rehearsal room will become the stage and rows of chairs will be placed along one wall for the audience. The line for a seat will start outside as early as seven. Space is very limited. The building is usually packed to its maximum capacity, but the show is always well worth the wait. For the second half of the show, the dancers and the audience will head across campus to the Plant Hall verandah. Here, the second half of the program takes place. Watching a performance on the verandah is a unique experience. The audience crowds into the street surrounding the fountain to watch the second half of the concert. Lights illuminate the dancers as they perform on the marble entrance to the building and down on the stairs and, sometimes, up in the pillars. In this show, there will be a tap piece choreographed by UT senior Liz Paonessa that takes place almost entirely on the stairs. There are many other seniors who will have their final pieces of choreography in this production. For the first time, faculty choreographers Linda Lopez and Susannah LeMarquand are choreographing a piece. in this,
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The Spring Dance Happening goes on every semester. Here are some students from semesters past performing on the Plant Hall verandah.
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The show will start in the Edison Building at 8 p.m. and seats are available on a first come first serve basis.
normally student-run, production. Their piece is an upbeat mix of popular Broadway tunes. There will also be a new member of the dance department making her debut in the Spring Happening, except this new dancer is not a human. A live snake will be on stage with
the dancers for one piece, and another dance features the hot recent soundtrack from the movie Burlesque. This is one show you don’t want to miss. Admission is free. Sophie Erber can be reached at serber@spartans.ut.edu.
Earth Day Apps are Popping Up
When: Monday, April 25 - Thursday, April 28, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Where: Vaughn Lobby everyday except Wednesday (Plant Hall). What: Yearbooks will be distributed to students. Admission: Free
The ‘iRecycle” app makes it easy to recycle wherever you are by indicating recycling locations near you. By TODD SANBORN
Arts + Entertainment Columnist
As always, the app world is blowing up: the number of Earth Day apps is already reaching 100 as developers and companies attempt to make a difference in the world, and turn a profit at the same time. Cameron Garrett, a University of
Tampa sophomore was excited for the additions to the app stores and hopes more people will use the apps. “As a naturalist at heart, I hope that more students will get involved, especially if it is free and readily available,” Garrett said. Apple has made a direct link on their iTunes Store to “Apps for Earth Day” which lists both free and paid for apps for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch that both highlight and give information about our “Mother Earth.” Apps like “iRecycle” give a free listing of all the possible recycling locations based off your GPS signal, and will even give you a listing of recycling events available in your area. The “Noah Project” promises nature lovers the ability to discover local wildlife and aspiring citizen scientists and to help contribute to their studies. The apps being made are even aimed at preschoolers and young children. For example, the “ABC Wildlife!” app aims to help children explore a world of letters, words and animals through the exploration of photos and videos. The app costs only $.99. Jillian Michaels, a UT freshman said, “If an app is only a buck or two, I’m more inclined to purchase it, and if it sucks, it’s cool because it was cheap.”
The lower-priced apps are always the most popular and in many cases are lacking any of the features from the more expensive apps ranging from $5 to $10. For more information about the Earth Day apps available for Android and iOS devices check out amazon. com/apps or the iTunes App Store and search for “Earth Day apps.” Todd Sanborn can be reached at todd.sanborn@spartans.ut.edu.
The “ Noah Project” app is made for animal lover so they can find wildlife where they live.
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Your guide to the upcoming flicks hitting theatres this weekend.
“Water for Elephants” Rated: PG-13 Time: 122 mins
Based on the acclaimed best-selling book, veterinary students Jacob (Robert Pattinson) falls in love with Marlena (Reese Witherspoon), a star performer in a circus of a past era. Moriah Parrish/The Minaret
The food looked delicious at Cafe Dufrain but Moriah Parrish was less than satisfied with the New York Strip sandwich that was too tough for her to finish.
American Organic Cuisine By MORIAH PARRISH Arts + Entertainment Columnist
Café Dufrain sits across from the St. Pete Times Forum, resting quietly on an unobtrusive corner of Harbour Island. Much acclaim has been showered on its waterside patio dining, and for good reason. The Café’s website states, “Our American regional cuisine changes seasonally and is over three-quarters sustainable, organic and/or locally grown. With an eye on freshness, we are not just one of the restaurants participating in the sustainable movement; we are the restaurant trying to lead the way in Tampa Bay.” During a weekday lunch hour, I stopped in to explore the menu that had been touted all over the Internet as organic and sustainable, not to mention gourmet. I requested outside seating, as the day’s weather invited such an arrangement. After being seated by a pleasant host, I was almost immediately greeted by my warm and smiling server. After wavering between several mouth-watering options, I settled on the wedge salad and a steak sandwich. I asked the server if the steak was cut thinly, and he replied that it was. The slices were trimmings from their New York Strip. It sounded wonderful. The salad was everything the menu had claimed it would be. The heirloom tomatoes were multicolored and splendidly ripe. The wedge of iceberg was crisp, and not entirely smothered with bleu cheese dressing, which I appreciated. The bacon was a little chewy, but the onions and bleu cheese crumbles were both complimentary to the full flavor of the tomatoes. Overall, I was pleased. The steak sandwich, however, failed to impress. The sandwich was comprised of fried green tomatoes, braised onions, a special steak sauce, hot sauce, cheddar cheese and the steak—all packed in between a healthy slice of Cuban bread.
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Served with kettle-style potato chips, the sandwich should have been phenomenal. Some “slices” of steak, however, which were in reality more like thick chunks, were impossible to chew or even manage with a knife. And they weren’t even cooked medium rare. I’m not sure what the server meant by “trimmings” from the Strip steak, but perhaps he was hinting that they were the “rejected portions,” because they certainly failed to please. Or be edible, for that matter. A few slices were manageable, though, and did have good flavor, but I was more than a little peeved to see half the contents of the sandwich return to the kitchen on the posh plate. The dessert menu, like the other menus, was very sparse, and had only four options. The dark chocolate panna cotta caught my eye, and since its only competition was a re-vamped apple pie, or some freshly made ice cream, I decided to go for the more decadent sounding dessert. I was not at all disappointed. The panna cotta, a cream reduction mixed with gelatin to firm it up, was covered in a layer of soft dark chocolate and topped with a raspberry sherbet. It was sublime, and almost erased the memory of the terrible sandwich. Organic never tasted better. Moriah Parrish can be reached at mparrish@spartans.ut.edu.
The Dish Iced Tea: $2.49 Steak Sandwich: $11.00 Wedge Salad: $ 8.00 Dark Chocolate Panna Cotta: $7.50 Average Lunch Entrée: $10.00 Variety: Organic American Atmosphere: Upscale Yet Relaxed Service: Friendly and Informative Wine: Red, White and Sparkling
“Madea’s Big Happy Family” Rated: PG-13 Time: 106 mins
Tyler Perry presents the newest installment of his Madea films, starring Isaiah Mustafa, (as scene in the Old Spice commercials) who plays a man dealing with his broken suburban life. Loretta Devine and Bow Wow co-star.
“African Cats” Rated: G Time: mins
Under the “Disneynature” banner, nature filmmakers Keith Scholey and Alastair Fothergill team up to direct a documentary following three mothers: a lioness, a leopard and cheetah. Scholey and Fothergill observe the cats protecting and teaching their cubs.
“The Scenesters” Rated: R Time: 96 mins
Beautiful young hipsters are turning up dead in East L.A. While the detectives have no leads. Charlie, a crime scene cleaner who has a fondness for Sherlock Holmes-style deduction, finds clues in demo CDs of indie bands left behind at the murder scenes.
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Foo Fighter’s New Album Good, But Not Outstanding By RICHARD SOLOMON
Arts + Entertainment Columnist
On April 12, the Foo Fighters released their seventh studio album Wasting Light. It’s a mainstream rock album that only the Foo Fighters could come up with. Wasting Light begins with “Bridges Burning.” I challenge you to listen to the twenty seconds of guitar riffs stacked on top of each other before the drums come in and deny that it’s a great melody to open the album. The lyrics won’t jump out at you, but they’re worth paying attention to: “Down crooked stairs and sideways glances comes the king of second chances. Now throw him in the flames. Whatever keeps you warm at night.” Next comes “Rope,” the album’s first single. I can’t praise the lyrics for this song enough. “Give me some rope; I’m coming loose. I’m hanging on you.” This song is fastpaced, catchy and there’s some time for a guitar riff or two, which I bet will sound amazing live. “Arlandria” is the fifth track on the album. The chorus is definitely catchy, but it takes a few listens to really hear the lyrics. The melody is built around front-man Dave Grohl’s vocals. Even the now familiar guitar riffs that populate every track seem to be there just to build up Grohl’s voice. The next song is “These Days.” This is by far my favorite off the album. The lyrics are strong and the song builds on the emotions of Grohl’s singing. The song as itself is a big “f— you” to everyone who tells people that “it’ll all be okay.” “Easy for you to say; your heart has
never been broken. Your pride has never been stolen. Not yet. Not yet. One of these days I bet your heart’ll be broken.” “Back and Forth” follows this track. It’s really catchy, but I can’t praise it a whole lot beyond that. I don’t think it will ever be any one’s favorite song, but it’s one that can easily be sung along with. It’s not as strong as the rest of the album. It’s not bad; it’s just not particularly great. Still, it doesn’t take away from the album as a whole. Maybe I’m just being picky because it’s sandwiched between two much stronger songs: “These Days” and “A Matter of Time.” “A Matter of Time” has some of the best lyrics on the album. They’re clever, and Grohl piles the metaphors on top of each other in a way that is just too appealing. “You’re one to talk. The heart is a clock. Just like a bomb it keeps ticking away.” “Doing my time for line after line. When will I learn to sing these crimes to myself? Prisoners to share a cell with.” Again, the melody seems to be lifting the lyrics. “I Should Have Known” is an uncharacteristically slow and sad song, though it doesn’t detract from the energy that Wasting Light has been building. It’s about a death and Grohl berating himself for not seeing the signs. I won’t be the guy who mumbles “Kurt Cobain,” but I’m willing to bet someone out there has already written an in-depth analysis claiming the lyrics are about Cobain’s death. Wasting Light follows that up with the final song on the album “Walk.”
The Foo Fighter’s latest album, Wasting Light, debuted April 12 and has been on numerous charts around the world but not here in the U.S.
It’s an excellent way to wrap things up: with a catchy, upbeat track that’s more hopeful than anything else on the album. It’s a good and consistent album. It may take several listens to appreciate the high production quality, but it’s worth the time. The lyrics are, for the most part, good; the melodies are better; and the entire album is a return to earlier Foo Fighters sounds.
But Wasting Light has its flaws too: it can be repetitive and there’s no one song to really center or ground the album as a whole. Four-out-of-five stars. If you liked Wasting Light, check out other Foo Fighters albums, as well as The Offspring. Richard Solomon can be reached at richard.solomon@spartans.ut.edu.
Student’s Compete in Juried Art Exhibition By LAUREL SANCHEZ
Arts + Entertainment Writer
On Friday, April 15, art lovers gathered at the Scarfone-Hartley Art Gallery for the opening reception of the Annual Juried Student Exhibition. Students submitted work and faculty members selected the best from the submissions. Adam Justice picked finalists and assigned the Friends of the Gallery Award, the Las Damas de Arte Award for individual pieces and the Las Damas de Arte Award for three student bodies of work. Justice is the Curator of Art at the Polk Museum of Art in Lakeland, Fla. He has been the director of numerous museums, taught art history and creates art in his own studio at home. The awards had three different categories and 11 winners. The winners for the Las Damas de Arte Body of Work Award were William Stryffeler ($800); Sam Burns ($600); and Princess Smith ($500). Burns is a senior fine arts major who plans to attend Florida State University for grad school. She said her favorite piece is Vitam Aeternam, which loosely translated as “For All Time.” She said that the piece took her over five months to complete. ”This work conceptually deals with the journey I went on while trying to recover from a traumatic head injury,” Burns said. She layered “non-traditional elements” in this mixed media work, including sand, cheese cloth and wood stain. “With each new layer, this piece grew everyday, and helped me understand a new
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Cliff Klein’s piece Surveillance won in the category for individual work for The Friends of the Art Gallery Award.
way to approach a subject,” Burns said. For the next award, the Las Damas de Arte Individual Work Award, the winners were Lisa Harasiuk, for her piece It Doesn’t Matter, Nobody is Listening Anyway or Conversations with Myself; Jeremy Bell for his painting Scent of a Divine Diva; William Stryffeler for his ceramic piece Nature Imitates and Evolves; and Tiffany Huettermann for her piece Deception. All of the students received a $250 prize. Harasiuk is a senior fine arts major with plans to continue at UT for a master’s of education. She said that her piece It Doesn’t Matter was inspired by the idea of making soup can phones to have secret conversations with your friends. This piece is mixed media, Harasiuk’s preferred method. She said the latex represents bouncing
around of ideas and the old rope and wood are age-old things people have used for years. In the Friends of the Gallery Awards, also for individual works, the winners were Princess Smith for her piece Self Portrait; Shannon Kenny for her piece Why’d You Have to Seduce Me; Sam Burns for her piece Au Pair; and Cliff Klein for his piece Surveillance. Each of these students won $150 for their pieces. Kenny is a senior with a focus on art therapy with plans to attend the New York Academy of Art next fall. She said her piece Why’d You Have to Seduce Me is made completely out of cigarettes. “For this piece, I collected cigarettes around campus from every ash tray I could spot, in addition to the ones I found on the ground,” Kenny said.
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My Beauty is Power, a sculpture by Shannon Kenny.
She said that she creates pieces that tend to make the viewer question his or her beliefs, and this piece was targeted towards the seductive qualities of smoking. The gallery will remain open until next Thursday, April 28. Next time you are walking past the Bailey Art Studio, stop in and take a look around. Laurel Sanchez can be reached at laurel. sanchez1@gmail.com.
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Help the Environment While Staying Stylish Companies seek to gain eco-friendly customers
By CAROLYN HATCH
Arts + Entertainment Columnist
Though they are not always sold in your typical clothing store, organic and sustainable textiles are currently being used in the making of various brands. Organic fabrics are required to meet Organic Trade Association standards for processing, producing, dyeing and nontoxic handling. Sustainable fabrics, however, are made from renewable and recycled materials that are produced without federal guidelines and certification. Organic textiles often include cotton, linen, cashmere, wool, silk and hemp. Organic cotton is the greatest in demand and is used in many personal care items, such as sanitary products, sheets and even stationary. Hemp is an extremely durable natural fiber that is used in clothing, skincare products and paper. Because this renewable resource requires no pesticides and little water to grow, farmers are able to harvest hemp crops in a sustainable way. Renewable materials, like bamboo, soy and a wood pulp product called Tencel, are used to make sustainable clothing. Fabrics made from recycled plastic soda bottles, called “POP,” are also one of the latest synthetic options. Bamboo is the most popular sustainable fabric choice for many companies, because it not only grows fast, but is also easy to farm without pesticides or chemical additives. These 100 percent biodegradable bamboo threads make excellent fabric for sportswear, because of their anti-bacterial and moisture-wicking properties. Bamboo textiles’ silky feel also allows for a market of everyday apparel. Just like any other non-organic textiles, these fabrics often require special treatment. Some may choose to clean their clothes with phosphate-free and biodegradable detergents, followed by air-drying to reduce energy consumption. However, if the garment’s label calls for dry cleaning, it is suggested that you look into green cleaning. Rather than using a petroleumbased solvent that is known to harm the environment, you can choose CO2-based green cleaning or even a steam cleaning. There are many eco-friendly clothing
lines out there, some of which are American Apparel, Levi Strauss & Co., Jonano, Rawganique.com and REI. American Apparel is a U.S.-based, sweatshop-free company that makes its cotton clothes from 20 percent organic materials. With plans of increasing the use of organic materials to 80 percent in the near future, American Apparel has recycled over a million pounds of scrap fabric per year in addition to having solar panels on the roof of its L.A. headquarters. Levi Strauss & Co., known for its fabulous denim, uses organic cotton, recycled zippers and buttons, as well as natural indigo dye. Costing no more than $70, these jeans are long lasting and green-approved. Jonano offers women’s apparel that is made from certified organic cotton, bamboo, and hemp fabrics. While using Fair Labor practices and natural dyes that have a low impact on the environment, recycled packaging and shipping materials additionally provide an eco-friendly transport system from the company to consumer. Rawganique.com uses hemp and organic cotton in the production of its apparel and has a huge collection. Also a hot-spot for accessories, this is the perfect place when shopping for organic sheets, towels, socks, footwear, bags and jewelry. For those who have a passion for the great outdoors, REI is the perfect place to show some love for the environment. Whether you are looking for hiking gear or everyday apparel, REI produces apparel made from low-impact, organic and recyclable materials. An eco-sensitive labeling system indicates what “green” materials were used, which allows consumers to understand exactly what they are wearing. At this point, many of you may be thinking, “But I just cannot afford to spend the extra money on eco-friendly clothing.” This is when what I call “fashion financials” comes into play: rather than waste money on cheaper clothes that are not made to last, invest your money in better-quality garments with a timeless style. Whether you decide to make a difference by purchasing clothing from a sustainable source like Threads for Thought or Emma Watson’s new organic line, every effort counts. Fashion, too, can assist in protecting our planet from further destruction. Carolyn Hatch can be reached at cvhatch@spartans.ut.edu.
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This outfit from American Appeal is 20 percent organic. The company has announced plans to increase the organic material of its garments to 80 percent.
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This hemp book bag is easy to produce because hemp grows quickly and is easy to maintain.
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Commentary
Eco-Capitalism: Frugality Reduces Consumer Waste By CAMILLA CHEBET
Columnist
Capitalism has worked well in the past to promote growth and development, but as nations are entering a new era of development, it is proving to be flawed and over-stretched. Negative environmental impact has been a by-product of industrialization and production, especially due to the direct effect of carbon emissions, toxic waste and other byproducts. Capitalist principles are rooted in greed, as the system is based on consumerism. Consumerism is the need to acquire more goods. An example of a newer capitalist concept aimed at increasing consumerism is planned obsolescence. According to economist.com, planned obsolescence is a strategy that businesses use when designing products so that they become unfashionable and obsolete quicker and need to be replaced more frequently. For this to work, there must be a constantly improved version of an older product. Planned obsolescence has been around for years, but was usually prevalent in the fashion industry and had little environmental impact.
This trend, however, is becoming popular with electronic products — especially computers and cell phones. According to an article in Ecologist, a UK ecological periodical, due to the short life cycle of products when they are designed, problems of disposal and waste emerge – especially with electronic products. Some have tried to find ways to improve this system. The green movement has created strategies concerned with finding better ways to exercize free market principles of capitalism. One of these is eco-capitalism. Eco-capitalists essentially make money by making products using materials that most people would think of as waste. TerraCyle is one company that has been successful in doing this. TerraCyle claims to make their products — which include recycled soda bottles, boxes, spray nozzles — from 100 percent recycled waste. According to an article on ecosherpa. com, they have been successful in selling their products to Home Depot. Although, eco-capitalism reduces environmental damage and may be in the process reducing waste, it is still a consumerist practice. The above-mentioned problem is only covered-up not tackled. The solution is frugality. Frugality is the principle of using consumer resources sparingly. It includes being economical in expenditures and purchasing only when necessary, instead
of spending for the sake of using money. Being well-informed about the products sold to you as a consumer is important. Though some may argue that it harms the economy to reduce consumption, reduction in spending may be beneficial for capitalist economies that have experienced a global financial crisis. An article entitled “Making Frugality a Habit” on newyorktimes.com, on making
frugality a habit, shows how effective saving and encouraging people to save was in managing the financial crisis. Frugality is a simple, but useful concept. It is one of the thirteen principles that Benjamin Franklin lived by, and even today it can be just what we need to protect our environment and our economy. Camilla Chebet can be reached at cchebet@spartans.ut.edu.
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Eco-capitalism focuses on creating products out of materials that would otherwise remain unused or disposed of as waste. Such considerations serve to preserve the natural environment.
Eco-Friendly Dates Nourish the Roots of Intimate Bonds By HANNAH WEBSTER Love and Sex Columnist
Eco-friendly and environmentally conscious trends have been on the rise. Everything from clothes to shopping bags that end the “paper vs. plastic” debate have been developed in hopes of giving back to our Mother Earth. Well, with these efforts becoming more prominent, it is not uncommon to meet someone who might be a little hardcore about the movement. So, if you happen to fall for a smokin’ hot hippie or a beach-cleaning bombshell, impressing them with environmentallyfriendly know-how might become a more crucial part of planning a date. Even just around UT, there are plenty of little known eateries specializing in organic ingredients around UT. One of my personal favorites is Pizza Fusion, a natural pizzeria within walking distance from campus that claims it is “Saving the Earth, One Pizza at a Time.” This casual, yet modern, setting is perfect for a first date when you want to keep things light and steer away from talks about baby names. Most of their ingredients are organic and they are sure to alert you on the menu as to which ones are not. They also offer many vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. Though they are known for their pizza, which is light and won’t leave you feeling gross at the end of a meal (also good for a date), they have other options, like salads and sandwiches — and they’re all delicious.
Their selection of specialty drinks and wine is another thing that puts them far above ordering in from Pizza Hut. One of the great things about using organic products (besides the lack of potentially harmful pesticides) is that most are brought in from local sources and farmers. It’s not only better for your body, but better for the community of which you are a part. But if pizza isn’t your thing, or you want a different atmosphere for your date, type our zip code and “organic restaurants”
into Google and go after it. Some options near campus also include Grassroots and Rollin’ Oats Market and Café. If you are feeling a bit more on the creative side, nothing can be more romantic (and environmental) than a wellplanned picnic. UT is across the street from a gorgeous park. Pair that setting with a big blanket, a basket of organic veggies and a solarpowered iPod player (they exist!), and you are set for a low-emission afternoon. Though a classic picnic is always a
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Taking a picnic by the river could be a fun and unique way to spend a date. Spending time out in nature also ensure your date doesn’t involve anything that’s not eco-friendly.
charmer, don’t be afraid to venture outside the norm. I once planned a midnight picnic for a boyfriend’s birthday, switching out the juice boxes for something sparkling and nabbing some candles to supply a sultrier mood. Did you know you can get organic candles? Yep. Some are made from soy, some from organic beeswax. Now you know. Speaking of sultry, you are probably wondering when I’m going to get to the good stuff. If you want your sex life to earn Mother Nature’s seal of approval, start with your bed sheets. Organic cotton mixes are out there, but my personal ecofriendly favorite is bamboo sheets. They are incredibly soft and only only become more so with each wash. Companies like Dream Weave Bamboo Bliss sell 100 percent organic bamboo blends. You’ll not only get fantastic sheets, but you’ll sleep soundly knowing you did a little to give back. After you wow your partner with your environmentalist bedding, remember that there are ways to give back to good ol’ mama Earth during your, hopefully, flourishing relationship. Pick up flowers from the farmer’s market instead of the grocery store or grab a bottle of organic wine to have with dinner. I’m a firm believer that couples who give back together have a better chance of making it through tough times. There is something about doing something right and doing it together that can bring you closer. Steps toward environmentalism during dating may sound small, but it could make all the difference. Hannah Webster can be reached at hannahkarine31@gmail.com.
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Editorial: Keeping Green with Sustainability
Over the past few years, society has been swayed through advertising and pop culture. When Madonna began studying Kabbalah bracelets, people followed it as a fashion trend. In the same aspect, “going green” has also pulsated to being not only a fashion trend, but also an epidemic. At the University of Tampa, sustainability has been a huge focus over the years. There have been growing signs of improvement, from recycling bins to automatic lighting in some buildings. There are recycling bins around campus, but they are not so obvious due to UT’s co-initiative in maintaing and uploading a level of aesthetics. Instead, what a community member will find is what appears to be a trashcan, but instead of a trash slot, will be a circular opening and a small sign for cans or bottles. In the summer of 2009, UT implemented automatic lighting switches and sensors in Vaughn Center, and since then has been adding this functionality to other buildings around campus, cutting both costs and the amount of energy consumed. Sustainability is another program that started at UT and is heavily driven by Richard Ogorek, VP for administration and finance. Essentially, sustainability is a program that has been enforced at the workflow level. It promotes the ideology of printing only when needed. This initiative brought about the implementation of student-allocated printing costs and a shredding service for departments across campus. In my opinion, the sustainability program has proven to decrease the amount of paper consumed this year versus last year. Just because UT is a private institute, does not make it right for
some students to use a multitude of paper, and much that is unneeded. At the start of the Fall semester, students questioned the fact of paying to print after they paid to go to school here. Since then, the topic has somewhat dissipated, probably due to the fact that some students might find it impossible for the need to print out more than 300 copies per semester. But sustainability has not only affected students. As aforementioned, this policy promotes paper recycling. This policy has been somewhat invasive on me as an editor for The Minaret. In the beginning of the semester, I wanted to revamp the look of paper on campus. With that new look would come actual newspaper boxes, similar to the ones used by such publications like The Tampa Tribune, St. Petersburg Times and Creative Loafing. Unfortunately, my request for new boxes was declined. It was assumed to bring an increase in circulation, when, in fact, my goal was to redistribute to newer locations that would actually see higher levels of traffic, thereby, having a higher pickup ratio. My reference to this incident is not to bash the sustainability program, but rather, shed light on the dedication this university has taken to “keeping green.” I only hope that this does not affect the further development of other departments or organizations. To show our appreciation for the environment, The Minaret released its first ever “Green Issue” printed with soy-based ink on 10% recycled newsprint paper. The Editorial Board can be reached at editor@theminaretonline.com or you may submit a Letter to the Editor form online at www.theminaretonline.com.
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In Response to April Fool’s Article on the Alleged Cancellation of “Party in the Park” While there were many clear indications that the April 1st edition of The Minaret was an April Fools’ Day prank, many people did not find the article “Spring Concert Canceled Again, B.O.B. Blames ‘Too Much Sun’” to be funny in any way. As one of the 12 members who start planning Party in the Park in October, it is safe to say I am one of the people not laughing at this article. Yes, the concert was canceled 25 minutes before it was scheduled to start last year due to the weather. However upsetting it was for the students who were planning on attending, it was even more so for the members of Student Productions. That was months of planning and hard work that went unnoticed. We were also the ones out there from 8 a.m. setting up barricades until midnight, taking the unused stage apart in one of the worst lightening storms of the year. Of course there were many indicators that last week’s edition of The Minaret
was a joke including the fact that it was “The Minirat”, but many people didn’t notice them. However, what they did notice was the huge headline on the front page claiming the concert was once again canceled. While some people may have then picked up the paper to read it, many did not, therefore not realizing that the cancellation was a joke. Instead, these people approached members of Student Productions to blame us for poor planning again. In addition, the placement of this article was rather confusing. When the main performer, B.o.B., was announced in February, it was one of the last pages of The Minaret’s quarterly issue. B.o.B. is by far the biggest act we have ever had for Party in the Park. He was nominated for several Grammys and has had three No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100. I don’t understand why the announcement of the band was not front-page news, but the fake cancellation was. - Analisa Trstensky.
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Many birds are still affected by the vast amounts of oil in the water, which coats and damages them. Yet, it appears that people have forgotten that there is still much cleaning up left to do.
Gulf Coast Remains the Forgotten Site of Tragic Oil Spill By GREGORY J. PALADINO Commentary Contributor
April 20 marks the one-year anniversary of the BP Oil Spill that dumped 4.9 million barrels of crude oil into the Gulf of Mexico over a span of three months. What became the largest oil mishap in history, created panic among natives of Louisiana, Florida and many other states. In fact, after capping the well, many throughout the United States have continued with their lives and forgotten about the incident as if it had never happened. The harsh reality is that nearly 5 million barrels of oil does not simply evaporate. In fact, despite clean up efforts, most of this oil continues to contaminate the Gulf. The modern American has often been criticized for being lazy, and indifferent — too busy texting their vote to American Idol to make a difference in a community. The public response to the BP Oil Spill reinforces such a generalization. At this time last year, the public response to the spill seemed promising. Citizens throughout the country expressed their anger and frustrations at BP CEO Tony Hayward and the company’s irresponsibility, demanding that the Obama Administration hold BP accountable for the careless mishap. Many residents of Southern states, whose lives were directly affected by the disaster, made admirable efforts to help clean and contain the mess. If anything positive came out of this catastrophe, it a certain expression of willpower within the American people — a characteristic that had not been expressed since September 11, 2001. Finally, Americans were once again politically charged and ready to make a difference. But as time passed and lies regarding the progress of the clean-up accumulated, the inspiring uproar Americans had produced quieted. People believed the illogical notion
that nearly all of the oil had been cleaned, and that the rest had dispersed or localized in oil plumes deep underneath the surface. Since the oil could no longer be seen, it was easy for the public to forget about the disaster. Media coverage slowly moved away from the affected areas and the once hot topic slowly made its way toward the back pages of newspapers. People stopped caring. Today we discover that the initial signs of promise expressed by the American response were false hopes that the American people were ready to unite and use the spill as a precipitating factor for political change. One possibility being a green revolution, demanding an end to U.S. dependence on oil, and begin to seriously invest in alternative energy solutions. Yet no such efforts have come to fruition.
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“The inspiring uproar that Americans had produced was lulled into tranquility.”
If millions of gallons of oil dumped into our own backyard doesn’t incite a movement, what will? BP survives, millions of gallons of oil lie along the bottom of the Gulf. Meanwhile, oil companies continue to hold us by the throat with high prices for gasoline. And we do nothing. A year later it is clear that the temporarily energized American pulbic proved to be an illusion, just like the illusion that many of us continue to hold onto by believing that the Gulf has been cleaned and the crisis has been averted. Gregory J. Paladino can be reached at gpaladino@spartans.ut.edu.
18 APRIL 21 2011 | THE MINARET
COMMENTARY
Diverging From Trends; the “Simplest” Ways to Go Green
By RICHARD SOLOMON Columnist
For the Minaret’s Green Issue, I’m going to diverge from the trend a little bit. Not all of us out there have the ability to be eco-friendly all the time. If you’re anything like me, you don’t even care. But maybe family, or friends or that bio teacher is hounding you to go green and do something big for Earth Day. If that’s the case, here’s a little guide I’ve put together for all the lazy jerks to use to give the appearance of being green. Some of these things might just be terrible suggestions, but, let’s be honest, you couldn’t tell the difference anyway. Use Electronics — One of the best ways to help save the earth without going out of your way is to be on the computer, always. You won’t have to write stuff down as much, so you won’t waste paper. Since you’re using your appliances more, you’ll have to charge them a lot more, but that’s fine, since outlets are, like, everywhere. There are more outlets than trees. Save Trees — This one will really please others and get them off your case. Simply make a tree. What I do is buy one of those little scented pine things that hang in cars. It looks like a tree, so I feel like
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Drinking Vitamin Water is not a step towards creating a eco-friendly environment. The waste resulting from the empty bottles could have been countered by just drinking tap water.
I’ve accomplished something. It’s doubly useful, as it covers up the smell of all the pizza boxes that are molding in my trunk. Drink Vitamin Water — My favorite of all of these. It’s a well-known fact (that I may be making up) that the world is running out of water. Vitamin water could solve this problem. It’s water with vitamins (you can tell because of the name). Some
day our oceans will be XXX-VitaminWater-flavored. Use More — A big problem is that people don’t recycle enough. My idea is — what if we began using more products and then recycled them? Then there would be more recycled things. It’s like an infinite cycle of use that can’t fail at all. In a way, we’d be making more. Or
something, somehow. I don’t really know. But definitely use more. Eat Fast Food — When we eat, we use too many ingredients. Imagine how many resources we’d save by using fewer things to make our meals. This is science, people. The best way to use fewer ingredients is to eat simpler things, and you can’t get much simpler than fast food. If every person were to eat McDonald’s regularly, it would save the world. But don’t take my word for it; you can check this anywhere that has information made up by me. Participate in Outdoor Activities — I’m all for going out and making as much use of the planet’s resources while they still exist. It’s best to use as much as possible now, since things will probably start to vanish really soon. Going to the beach, visiting parks and watching the sunset from a mosquitoinfested location all count as outdoor activities. Do all of these in one day. This may mean driving more, but using more gas is a small price to pay for seeing a gross beach in Clearwater. Pamphlets — People will inevitably be handing out fliers about Earth Day. Definitely jump on the bandwagon and hand tons of these out too. It’s not at all ironic. Wear Green — Wear a green shirt. People will assume you care. Richard Solomon can be reached at richard.solomon@spartans.ut.edu.
Protecting the Dignity and Freedom of Discourse on Campus By YAIR ROSENBERG
Harvard Crimson, Harvard U.
UWIRE - In early 2010, the disruption of talks by major officials was all the rage on university campuses, even as these outbursts inspired greater measures of outrage amongst the broader student body. In January, General David H. Petraeus was repeatedly shouted down by student anti-war protesters during a speech to a packed Gaston Hall at Georgetown University. In response, organizations across campus—from the Georgetown University Student Union to theGeorgetown Democrats—condemned the conduct. The next month, Israeli Ambassador Michael B. Oren was similarly assailed, this time by 11 members of the Muslim Student Union at UC-Irvine. The interruptions of “war criminal” and “mass murderer,” which prevented the ambassador from addressing an assembled audience of hundreds, were harshly condemned by the university administration, and the MSU was subsequently suspended as a campus organization. But what seemed like a typical story of an overheated campus culture clash took an unusual turn after emails among the MSU’s membership surfaced indicating that the Irvine disruptions were carefully coordinated by the group to prevent the ambassador from speaking—a premeditated plan that involved staggered disruptions by predetermined individuals with cue cards, all directed via text messages. In light of this evidence, Orange County District Attorney Tony Rackauckas convened an investigatory grand jury and then leveled charges against the socalled “Irvine 11,” bringing the campus controversy into the California courts. Arraigned this past Friday, the students each pled not guilty to misdemeanor
counts of conspiracy to disturb a meeting and disturbance of a meeting. To understand why this prosecution is justified, and indeed similar future prosecutions of campus disrupters are warranted, one must first understand what this prosecution is not. It is decidedly not an “absolute affront to the Constitution” that will “inhibit the free exchange of ideas,” as Dan Stormer and Jacqueline Goodman, two of the Irvine defense attorneys, have claimed. It is their clients who sought to inhibit the free exchange of ideas by shouting down Oren’s speech, preventing him and the estimated crowd of 500-700 individuals from exercising their rights to free speech and assembly. In fact, when viewed through the lens of pragmatism rather than partisanship, the prosecution of these disruptors clearly protects our civil discourse. Imagine, for contrast, a campus climate in which it is possible for any sufficiently
[ ] “First Amendment law has long recognized that there’s no right to speak so loudly that it interferes with other people’s activity.”
motivated group to shut down an event to which it is ideologically opposed. Not only would Ambassador Oren and General Petraeus be shouted off the stage, but Nancy Pelosi would be accosted with cries of “baby killer,” while Omar Barghouti, who spoke recently at Harvard to advocate boycott of Israel, could be met with jeers of “terrorist” and “anti-semite.” It is essential for the preservation of considered campus conversation that such suppressive “speech” never be tolerated, no
matter the opinion being espoused. Simply put, no partisan should have a vocal veto over the marketplace of ideas. Beyond the practical necessity of such prosecution, there is also strong legal justification for it. As Professor Eugene Volokh of UCLA, a renowned free speech expert explains, “California law rightly makes it a crime to interfere with people’s rights to speak, and listeners’ rights to listen.” Volokh is a long-time equal opportunity advocate for First Amendment rights, having defended flag-burning, antiIsrael bus advertisements and even the permissibility of voluntarily-assumed Sharia arbitration on U.S. soil. To him, the Irvine case is not an example of individuals exercising free speech but rather attempting to stifle it. “Of course, the defendants have their own free speech rights,” he says. “They could have freely exercised them outside the meeting. They could have exercised them during Q&A … They could have exercised them by staging their own event. But First Amendment law has long recognized that there’s no right to speak so loudly that it interferes with other people’s activity.” Countering a misconception, Volokh adds that “while a jail term is theoretically available” if the defendants are found guilty, “it will be highly unlikely for first offenders.” Rather, “in a case such as this, the defendants … will be fined, put on probation, and possibly sentenced to some community service.” And that, he concludes, “sounds like about the right punishment.” Of course, prosecution is a last resort only to be employed when students themselves are unable to respect the opinions of others and the rights of their
fellow students. Ideally, even the most impassioned groups would choose to engage in dialogue rather than diatribe. But for those partisan purists not dissuaded by the pragmatic and legal consequences of Irvine-esque conduct, there remains one final objection to such tactics: they don’t work. At Georgetown, the ejection of anti-war protesters was met with sustained applause and the disruptions were condemned across the campus political spectrum. At UC-Irvine, the student group responsible was suspended, and the administration left angry and embarrassed. These reactions are unsurprising: the arrogance of those who seek to override the free speech prerogatives of others alienates rather than attracts people to their cause. The assumption that one’s viewpoint is so self-evidently correct that the rights of others can be trampled to trumpet it proves predictably counterproductive, as selfrighteousness so often does. Student groups interested in actual influence ought to take note and save their objections for the Q&A. Too often, we forget that freedom of speech is largely about silence. The dignity of discourse in America stems not merely from the right of each individual to speak freely, but from those who might vehemently disagree making space for that person to express themselves. Our universities ought to be models for this mutually respectful conversation, not where it is in constant danger. With that in mind, let us make the Irvine prosecution into a teaching moment about the nature of our nation’s most fundamental freedoms. And let us be reminded what we owe each other as Americans, even—or especially—in the confines of our college campuses.
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No More Showers: Taking Environmentalism to Extremes
By JOHN JACOBS
Asst. Commentary Editor
Many people have misconceptions about “going green.” They think it’s possible to help the environment through small changes like driving a hybrid Escalade, wearing a Celtics jersey and only taking three baths a day. In reality, it takes dedication to creating a better world and the willingness to make tough sacrifices to truly help our environment. When it comes to “going green,” one of the main issues is water conservation. Sure, we’ve been told that, if you drink tap water, you shouldn’t leave the sink running, and that you should take shorter showers, that you can help make a difference. But none of those things really count as making a big sacrifice to truly help our great planet. That’s why I’ve chosen to stop showering all together. Sure, you’ll smell like a walking dumpster, but eventually your body odor will become so strong that even the flies around you will begin dying, and people will know when you’ve been in a room hours after you’ve left, (kind of like you’re marking your territory). Also, dogs will really love hanging out with you; it’s kind of worth the trade-off. And, while cutting showers out of your life may leave you asking, “How will I ever get clean?”
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Refraining from general hygiene may seem like a great way to save the environment, however more practical methods, like taking shorter showers, are much more effective.
Well, that’s exactly what rain is for. Anytime there’s a storm, just stand outside naked for a while, and you’ll be good as new. If anybody looks at you funny, just let them know you’re doing it to “go green.” They’ll probably just smile or give you a high-five — or call the police. Along with water conservation, another big aspect of “going green” is energy conservation. By not using a washing machine, you’re saving energy and water at the same time. It doesn’t get any greener than that. That’s why I wash all my clothes in the Hillsborough River. While washing your clothes in the river
may, at times, leave your clothes dirtier than they originally were, you’ll find lots of treasures, like old bike chains and rusty screwdrivers. Which brings me to the next aspect of going green: recycling. By recycling, we’re reusing things we already have, instead of using up more of Mother Earth’s precious resources. That’s why I tend to reuse things like dishes, silverware, plastic bags, water bottles and condoms. I’m just kidding, of course. I would never reuse a water bottle. If you really need something new, don’t go to a store to buy something; buy something recycled locally off Craigslist!
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Pro Sports Going Green, Hoping to Influence Fans By APRIL WEINER Sports Writer
The environmental, or green, movement has taken over the globe and the world of sports is no exception. Sports arenas and organizations have embraced the green movement as both a means of community relations outreach as well as a means of saving green. Organizations have embraced the movement by “greening” their facilities, creating “Go Green” initiatives and even forming their own non-profit organization geared towards helping to save the environment. An article in Business Week last October recognized the use of solar panels on sports facilities across the U.S. and how they’re not just for warm and sunny climates anymore, with Qwest Field in Seattle, home to the Seahawks, boasting solar panels, as well as facilities in Pittsburgh and Cleveland. This year, the Pittsburgh Penguins opened CONSOL Energy Center, their new home. CONSOL is the first LEED gold-certified arena to be built in the NHL, according to Business Week. The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design designation is given to structures
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The CONSOL Energy Center in Pittsburgh, Pa.
RHP Deanna Henriott
By DANIEL FEINGOLD Sports Editor
Henriott Makes History Leading the Spartan softball team to a 6-1 victory over conference opponent Florida Southern College last Saturday, junior Deanna Henriott notched her 65th career win, setting a new school record. The University of Tampa pitcher broke the previous record set by Paula Proch, who tallied 64 wins during the 19901993 seasons. Against FSC on Saturday, Henriott pitched the full seven innings, allowing one run on five hits while striking out four. Her record improved to 22-4 on the season as the Spartans swept the series from the Mocs. Ranked 18th in the nation, Tampa’s overall record is now 35-7, with a 165 record in conference play. The Spartan women are second in the Sunshine State Conference standings only to Rollins, a team which touts a 19-1 conference record and took two out of three from Tampa the last time the teams met. UT will play another conference rival, Eckerd College (14-34, 2-16), this weekend to close out the regular season on the road. Game one of the three-game set
that have been designed and constructed while taking heed of their environmental impact. Other teams have renovated their existing facilities to meet LEED standards, according to the Environmental Leader; Philips Arena, where the NBA’s Atlanta Hawks and NHL’s Atlanta Thrashers play, renovated to meet LEED requirements in 2009. The NHL itself is committed to environmentally-friendly practices, with their league-wide Green initiative that has its own website to highlight the new initiatives that the league and individual franchises are taking. The website is interactive, letting fans know what their favorite NHL franchise is doing to reduce their carbon footprint, as well as allowing opportunities for the fans to get involved, one example being by joining the Buffalo Sabres in a local river clean-up project. Climate change hits home for a lot of NHL players and heads because they began playing their sport on frozen ponds outdoors as children, says Commissioner Gary Bettman. Not to be outdone, Major League Baseball has paired with the Natural Resource Defense Council to create a greening advisory website that helps teams recognize areas that can improve energy and financial efficiency in the organization. The tool tracks energy, water use, waste and recycling at ballparks, according to Business Week. Teams that have taken NRDC suggestions to improve efficiency in their ballparks include the Boston Red Sox, Washington Nationals, New York Yankees, Minnesota Twins, and New York Mets.
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Qwest Field, home of the Seahawks, has solar panels despite being located in rainy Seattle.
Some sports leagues are working together as well. Six teams in six different sports leagues created the Green Sports Alliance that launched last month, a “non-profit organization with a mission to reduce the environmental impact of professional sports and to inspire fans to join in these efforts,” says the website, www.greensportsalliance.com. Those six professional sports teams are the Vancouver Canucks of the NHL, the Seattle Storm of the WNBA, the Seattle Mariners of MLB, the Portland Trailblazers of the NBA, the Seattle Seahawks of the NFL, and the Seattle Sounders FC of MLS — three cities with beautiful natural resources and communities devoted to preserving them. These teams work with environmentallyminded organizations like the NRDC, the EPA, and Bonneville Environmental Foundation, among others.
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is slated for Thursday, April 21 at 6 p.m. with a double-header on Friday beginning at 6 p.m. Spartans Swept The No. 18 UT Spartans baseball team were swept in a three game series against Sunshine State Conference foe Barry University this past weekend by a combined score of 25-8. The series marks the first time since 2004 that UT has been swept in conference play. Pitchers Aaron Gerbasi (1-2), Frank DeJulio (5-3) and Justin Leith (2-1) suffered the losses for Tampa. The first game took place on Friday night, and went into the twelfth inning tied at six until Barry won in walkoff fashion. The two contests on Saturday were not nearly as close, as the Buccaneers dominated the Spartans both offensively and defensively. UT drops to 27-13 overall and 11-7 in the conference, while Barry remains the SSC leaders at 30-12, 16-2. Tampa trails the Buccaneers, as well as Florida Southern and Nova Southeastern in the standings with a few more weeks left in the regular season. UT will look to make up ground when they travel to Lakeland to face FSC on Friday, April 22 at 7 p.m.
Tennis Season Ends UT tennis finished its season with a loss to Saint Leo in the Sunshine State Conference Championships on Saturday, April 16. The women Spartans ended 2011 with a 5-15 record, as they were able to win just one conference match. Their 2011 schedule was not an easy one, however. Tampa faced 12 nationally ranked opponents in the 20 matches they played this season. UT will lose only one player, Lisa Montgomery, to graduation this year, and will look to build for the future. Callaway Honored Spartan senior Rashad Callaway has been named a Division II Bulletin AllAmerican for the second consecutive season. Callaway, a guard for the men’s basketball team, was a starter in all four seasons as a Spartan. On top of that honor, Callaway was also selected on the Daktronics second team all-South Region for the 2010-2011 season, as well as landing a spot on the SSC’s all-tournament team. Callaway leaves the university with 17 different career statisical categories ranking in the program’s top-10 all-time. Among the
This conglomerate non-profit will meet in a summit over the summer, where the teams and founding organizations will discuss what their organization has done to reduce their environmental impact. The summit will serve as a sounding-board, a way for the organizations to bounce ideas off one another, as well as combine efforts. The hope of the non-profit is to get fans, as well as other businesses, to help make a difference in reducing carbon footprints by inspiring them to join green initiatives or even create their own. After all, as fans can attest, the world of sports has a far greater influence than environmental organizations would alone. To learn more visit www.NRDC.org, www.greensportsalliance.com, and www. nhl.com/green. April Weiner can be reached at april. weiner@spartans.ut.edu.
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various categories include fifth overall in points scored, seventh overall in field goals made, second overall in free throws made, second overall in assists and first overall in minutes averaged per game. Former Spartan Inducted Idris Mays, former Spartan men’s basketball star, was inducted into the Sunshine State Conference Hall of Fame for the class of 2010-2011. Mays played for Tampa from 1991-1995. In his fouryear UT career, he scored 1,625 points and was named SSC Player of the Year in 1995. He also was a two-time first-team allSSC honoree and earned the title of the SSC Tournament’s Most Valuable Player in 1995. The induction of Mays marks 30 individuals in the SSC Hall of Fame who have come from UT. Rowing The UT rowing team will host this year’s Sunshine State Conference Championships this Saturday, April 23 at the Canal 54 Race Course in Fellsmere, Fla. Time trials are set to begin at 7:30 a.m., with competitive play getting underway at 10 a.m.
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Early NFL Mock Draft Has Auburn’s Cam Netwon as Top Pick By MATT VENSEL The Baltimore Sun
MCT - The first round of the 2011 NFL draft takes place in New York City next Thursday with plenty of uncertainty and intrigue and indifference from some disenchanted fans as the football freeze unthaws for draft weekend. It will be interesting to see how the draft unfolds during the lockout. Usually, free agency takes place before the draft, but not this year, so draft philosophies will be changed. Players can’t be traded, so that could cut down on the number of trades. And with a rookie wage scale likely to be in place post-lockout, teams might be willing to gamble on high-risk players since it won’t cost them as much to roll the dice. There is also no consensus No. 1 pick at the moment, which clouds things even more. But I’ve got a feeling the Panthers will pounce on Cam Newton atop the draft and we’ll see how things shake out for the NFL’s 32 teams including your Baltimore Ravens from there. Here’s my final crack at guessing how the first round of the 2011 NFL draft will go down: 1. Panthers: Cam Newton, QB, Auburn. With a rookie wage scale likely to be in place after the lockout and Jimmy Clausen in Carolina as a backup plan, the Panthers can roll the dice on the supremely-gifted Newton, who has more upside than any quarterback and perhaps any player in this year’s NFL draft. 2. Broncos: Marcell Dareus, DT, Alabama. The Broncos, who have a new coach (John Fox) and a new defense (back to the 4-3), will have their choice of the
draft’s top defenders. Patrick Peterson, Von Miller and Dareus would each bring something to the table, but the Broncos beefing up their defensive line seems most likely. 3. Bills: Von Miller, OLB, Texas A&M. Buffalo will give serious thought to taking a QB here, but if the Bills aren’t sold on Blaine Gabbert, they can wait until early in the second round to grab one of the second-tier quarterbacks. If that’s the plan, they should select Miller, who is widelyregarded as a can’t-miss prospect. 4. Bengals: A.J. Green, WR, Georgia. If the Bengals phase out Carson Palmer and Chad Ochocinco and they should they will need a new quarterback and No. 1 receiver. They are rumored to be hot and heavy for Andy Dalton, who would be a huge reach, so why not fill the other projected need with the draft’s best wideout? 5. Cardinals: Blaine Gabbert, QB, Missouri. In the Cardinals’ ideal world, one of the draft’s top quarterbacks would fall in their lap at No. 5. (If not, they would win a nice consolation prize in Miller or Peterson.) Gabbert comes from a spread offense, but Ken Whisenhunt can attempt to mold him into his next Ben Roethlisberger. 6. Browns: Nick Fairley, DT, Auburn. Like the Broncos, the Browns also have a new coach, Pat Shurmur, who plans on switching his defense to a 4-3, so new personnel is needed up front. With Shaun Rogers gone, the Browns need a dominating presence in the middle. We’ll see if Fairley cares enough to become that player. 7. 49ers: Patrick Peterson, CB, LSU. A potential lockdown cornerback and one of the draft’s cleanest prospects, Peterson could be snapped up by any of the teams picking ahead of the 49ers. Yes, even the
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Heisman Trophy winner Cam Netwon is a top prospect heading into this year’s NFL Draft.
Panthers. But I would be surprised if he slides past the 49ers, who could use his play-making skills in their secondary. 8. Titans: Robert Quinn, DE, North Carolina. Quinn has done well in rehabbing his image and re-raising his stock after sitting out the 2010 season for violating NCAA rules. The Titans need to improve their pass rush, and will get their choice of Quinn or Da’Quan Bowers. Right now, Quinn appears to be the safer selection. 9. Cowboys: J.J. Watt, DE, Wisconsin. Watt, who racked up 11.5 sacks and 36.5 tackles for loss in two seasons at Wisconsin, is quick enough to play defensive end in a 4-3 scheme and stout enough to hold up against the run as a five-technique end in the 3-4. The Cowboys have a need for the latter, so Watt is the pick here. 10. Redskins: Jake Locker, QB,
Washington. In my three previous mocks, I had the Redskins selecting a receiver. Julio Jones is still on the board this time. But given that Mike Shanahan’s relationship with Donovan McNabb doesn’t seem repairable and that first-round QBs will be relatively cheap, I could see Locker landing in D.C. 11. Texans: Prince Amukamara, CB, Nebraska. The intersection of need and value meets perfectly here for Houston, which had the NFL’s worst secondary last season (just ask any fantasy football player). Amukamara answered any questions about his speed in pre-draft workouts, and his cover skills are said to be top-notch. 12. Vikings: Tyron Smith, OT, USC. Smith was a right tackle at USC, but he is projected as the draft’s top left tackle prospect by many pigskin pundits. The Vikings, whose offensive line is aging fast, would be best-served to let Smith play on the right side in 2011 before moving him to left tackle sometime in the not-so-distant future. 13. Lions: Da’Quan Bowers, DE, Clemson. Widely viewed as a candidate to be the top pick in the draft a couple of months ago I had him No. 1 in my first two mocks Bowers has plummeted down draft boards due to injury concerns. But if healthy, Bowers has the potential to be a steal for the Lions, who are stocking up on defense. 14. Rams: Julio Jones, WR, Alabama. Young QB Sam Bradford gets his go-to guy in Jones. This one is a no-brainer. 15. Dolphins: Mike Pouncey, OG, Florida. The Dolphins are expected to To read this story in its entirety, visit theminaretonline.com.
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Major Leaguers, Both Young and Old, Off to Hot Starts By TIM SHANAHAN Sports Writer
Young guns are tearing up the first month of the baseball season. Michael Pineda came out of nowhere throwing 96 MPH heaters on the hands of big league hitters. He is looking more and more like he can be the second man in the Seattle rotation behind the ace Felix Hernandez. Kyle Drabek has given up four runs to go along with his 17 strikeouts in 18 innings. He is attempting to solidify the Blue Jays’ rotation while flame-thrower Brandon Morrow remains on the disabled list. Alexi Ogando from Texas was signed for $12,000 as an outfielder, but is baffling hitters through his first few starts. The 27-year-old has been extremely dominant since turning to pitching. Ogando has posted a 1.11 ERA out of the bullpen over the last three seasons in the minors. Shaun Marcum has been as dominating as I believed he would be. He is facing N.L. central lineups as opposed to A.L. East lineups. Dan Haren has found his health and has returned to dominate form by winning four games. Haren has given up four runs in 31 innings thus far through Sunday. Jared Weaver and Clayton Kershaw have continued supremacy right where they left off last season. Kershaw has produced 29 strikeouts in 24 innings.
Weaver has been completely lights out, achieving 31 strikeouts in 27 innings, while allowing just four total earned runs. And yes, Weaver has won each of his four starts. Even AJ Burnett has shown signs that he is magically enlightened with control. Burnett may have figured something out with his rhythm, enabling him to throw more strikes. He still steps a foot across his body, giving himself a decreased chance at finding a consistent release point to aid in his control. He walked only one batter throughout Spring Training and has continued in similar fashion. There is nothing to say about 41-yearold Mariano Rivera. The man that will pitch until he is 70 has not given up a run in 8 and 1/3 innings this season. He leads the league with seven saves. A lot of this prevailing pitching has paved way for some star hitters’ struggles for the first half of the month. Hanley Ramirez and Dan Uggla are a combined 22-107 to start the season. The monster Albert Pujols has fantasy owners pacing around their dorm rooms as he is hitting .239 in his contract year. Pujols has hopes of getting paid upwards of $250 million during the off-season. Jorge Posada is struggling. He is batting .163 in the DH spot. Young stud Jesus Montero is batting .453 in Triple A. I don’t know how much longer Posada can swing without running out of steam.
There are some hitters whose shine Last season, the average over a 162 can’t be halted, though. Matt Kemp has game sample size was .259. The average a fire lit under him after a disappointing ERA in baseball this season is 3.99 as 2010 season. He is on pace for an MVP opposed to last season’s 4.07. caliber campaign. He has three HRs, 12 It seems every year, averages are RBIs, 12 runs, eight SBs and a league beginning to shrink. Home runs are leading .474 average as of Sunday. beginning to deteriorate. Pitching is On April 15, Troy Tulowitzki had hit continuing to dominate more and more in 22 HRs over the previous 38 games he this day and age. Steroids are increasingly had played in. Juicers Barry Bonds and being flushed out of the game of baseball. Sammy Sosa have had similar feats. Fair competition is becoming more Alex Gordon has a lot of talent and abundant at the highest levels, and it is hasn’t lived up to it in any season thus making for a better product of baseball. far. Coming into Monday, though, he is Tim Shanahan can be reached at batting .365 with 14 runs scored and 11 tshanahan@spartans.ut.edu. RBIs. Starlin Castro seems to have a multihit game, every game. He is proving that sophomore slumps are nonexistent. He is third in the league in average, batting .418. Alex Rodriguez may be the most locked in hitter right now. Every pitch he sees, he immediately knows if it is something he will rake or take. A-Rod sits on the outside corner pitch and rips the one that finds its way to the inside corner. Look for Matt Kemp and Alex Rodriguez to continue on their MVP caliber seasons with little let up off the gas pedal. Pitching is up this year and hitting is slightly down thus far. The Major League Keith Allison/flickr.com average for all thirty organizations is Mariano Rivera is still getting the job done in .253. the 9th, already with seven saves this season.
It’s Only April: For MLB Fans, There’s No Need to Overreact
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Despite Josh Beckett currently pitching like he did in his prime, the Red Sox slumped out of the gates this season. Though they sit at the bottom of the east, it’s still too early to write them off. By SHAWN FERRIS Sports Writer
Say it with me. It’s only April. The 2011 Major League Baseball season is but a fraction of the way through its 162 game regular season (most teams have played 17 games or less), but it has already been a roller coaster ride of ups
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and downs thus far. Does this mean that we should just dismiss all that’s happened? Or should we maybe take a closer look at what all the teams and players have had to offer through the first tenth of the regular season, and judge them accordingly? As a fan of the game, so far the 2011 MLB season is everything you could have hoped for: unpredictable.
@ After the worst start to a season in franchise history, the Rays have gained momentum as they climb up the A.L. East standings. They’ll host the White Sox on Thursday, April 21 at 6:40 p.m.
Here are some things that may surprise you: Albert Pujols is a career .322 hitter in April. This year, he’s batting .239. The Boston Red Sox are 5-10. That’s tied for the second worst record in baseball even with Josh Beckett (2-1 with a 1.80 ERA) returning to form and a current three game winning streak. They were projected to win 100 games and the World Series by most. The Kansas City Royals are 10-5 this year. That’s good for the second best record in the American league. Their 190 losses over the past two seasons are the second most over that time. Only the Cleveland Indians (192) have more. The Cleveland Indians have the best record in the American League at 11-4. Head-first slides are all the rage, or not. So far this year, head-first slides have landed four very good MLB players on the DL. The Rangers’ Josh Hamilton, the American League’s reigning Most Valuable Player, injured his shoulder on a head-first slide at home. Dodgers’ shortstop Rafael Furcal broke his thumb on a head-first steal attempt of third base. Another shortstop, the Blue Jays’ Yunel Escobar, sustained a concussion while sliding headfirst on a triple, and Nationals’ third baseman Ryan Zimmerman wound up with an abdominal strain after a head-first slide at second base. Brian Wilson’s beard was seen robbing a liquor store just outside Los Angeles.
@ The series between the Hawks and Magic moves to Atlanta for game three of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals. Orlando and Atlanta will tip things off on Friday, April 22 at 8 p.m.
All right, I made that last one up. These surprises (except maybe Brian Wilson’s beard robbing a liquor store) are all things that are good for the game of baseball. The great start to the season by the Royals and Indians of the world is refreshing to me because it means that the MLB isn’t in danger of turning into the NBA, where the league is extremely top heavy and only about five or six teams really have a chance to win a title. This also shows that the game of baseball is a game that can’t be played on paper. It’s still how you perform on the field. For example, you can put together the best lineup in years, the deepest bullpen and a potent starting rotation with two staff aces and still be in the bottom half of the league in runs scored and last in ERA (Ahem, the Red Sox). You have to guess that Albert Pujols is going to hit, that the Red Sox are going to get it together and that the Indians and Royals are going to fall out of it because that’s what history tells us, but that’s the beauty of baseball. You really don’t know. Each year is full of feel good stories of underdog teams making it to the top and players coming out of nowhere to make huge contributions and become stars. 2011 looks like another one of those years, and baseball fans have a lot to look forward to. After all, it’s only April. Shawn Ferris can be reached at sferris@spartans.ut.edu.
@ With three games in the books, the hardfought series between the Lightning and Penguins moves back to Pittsburgh for game four. The puck drops on Saturday, April 23 at noon.
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team with the field work, and overall does an excellent job at keeping the baseball field in good shape. Members of the team use rakes to comb the soil around home plate while Head Coach Joe Urso uses a tractor to smooth out the dirt that makes up the diamond. Bierman explains the team’s relationship with the field. “We really care about our field. Aaron Gerbasi [acts as] our head man on the grounds crew — he puts so much love into what he does.” Bierman claims that on Sundays, Gerbasi actually calls for “all of [the players to] meet on the mound at 6 p.m. for a prayer. He starts the prayer with ‘Let this
grass be prosperous during this next week of play, and allow us to play at the best of our ability in the Bird Cage.’ The Bird Cage is what we call our field.” Clearly, in terms of athletics at least, the fenced-in landscape is an important part of these players’ lives. Bierman explained that himself and fellow pitcher Max Kreuter work on taking care of the base paths. In addition, the position players each are in charge of maintaining their own position on the field with rakes, and that the Spartan catchers keep home plate in top shape for gameplay. Gerbasi, who “oversees the operations,” Bierman said, also waters the field. Extensive care and concern seem to be Abby Sanford/The Minaret taken when the UT baseball team deals with Junior Max Krueter does double duty on occassion, both pitching on the mound and prepping the their diamond-shaped piece of earth. With field before games. Krueter is responsible for taking care of the lines around the infield. the field acting as a second home to these men, who use it for games and practices, it should come as no surprise that they want to take good care of it. “We see the field as part of our team,” Bierman stated. “We go to war with it and we grieve with it. Every blade of grass and every rock of dirt is important to us.” When asked what Bierman would like to get across to the future Spartans who are worthy enough to handle the affairs of the field, he said, “Once our time has come and gone, I would explain to people coming into the Bird Cage that the field is part of the team. The Cage is loved and honored.” Bierman then warned that, “if you treat it badly, Gerbasi will find out, and he will track you down.” Abby Sanford/The Minaret Maya Todd can be reached at mtodd@ Coach Urso and pitcher Aaron Gerbasi do their part to maintain UT’s home turf. spartans.ut.edu.
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Beyond the Rinse Cycle: The Story of Spartan Jerseys Sports Writer
Adrian Bush is sometimes up until 3 a.m. after games. He collects the jerseys, shorts and socks from the University of Tampa men’s soccer team and then takes them on a journey back to his home. He spot cleans some stains, turns the shirts inside out and tosses them into the washer. Afterward, he dries them too. And in 2006, Bush was inducted into UT’s Athletic Hall of Fame. Not, of course, for his laundry prowess alone; he is also the University of Tampa men’s soccer head coach. Uniforms, and jerseys in particular, are an important subject at UT. Buying new ones and getting the used ones washed is a topic that each coach in their respective sport has to tackle at some point every year says UT’s Associate Athletic Director, Gil Swalls. “I remember one year, the baseball team had their white [uniforms] turned pink because someone did something wrong,” Swalls said. “They had to buy a whole new set. They weren’t going to wear them pink.” They probably wouldn’t wear them dirty either. Whether it’s a manager, a student with work-study or the coach himself, Swalls says the laundry finds a way of getting done. Coach Bush says he’s probably the only coach in Division II soccer to wash all of his team’s game jerseys. “When I wash them, I know they’re gonna get done the right way,” Bush says. “If we’re winning, I’ll keep washing them. If we’re losing, I’m not going to wash them anymore.” For a school that gives each sport a set lump budget for all costs, it’s important to make sure the cleaning process is done correctly, so as to not ruin any items, and not have to buy more than absolutely necessary; a problem that occurs when players don’t return the jerseys after visiting home as well. “With the Jamaicans, we end up getting jerseys stolen.” Bush says smiling. “Because they like to take them back to Jamaica and prance around in them.” Coach Bush asked that a request be made for the return of UT jerseys from his Jamaican alumni.
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Life Span of Jersey (in years) Illustration by Mike Trobiano
While most UT teams have jerseys that last multiple years, the JV baseball team jerseys have an unknown lifespan. The JV players’ jerseys are passed down from varsity baseball players.
UT’s newest coaching hire, Coach Rory Whipple, is the winningest coach in Division II lacrosse. He’s helped start four separate lacrosse programs and he says he has no intention of getting into the laundry business. “I’ll tell you one thing; I’m not doing it,” says Whipple. “If I get an assistant coach or something, maybe they’ll do it.” As he’s begun building a varsity team from scratch, uniforms haven’t exactly been at the top of his priority list. He mentions that he has to have a team before he can worry about equipment. But the department is pushing for at least the beginnings of a list, so it can purchase some items on the Spring 2011 budget. After all, lacrosse uniforms aren’t cheap. Whipple says that they may spend close to $10,000 between home and away clothes for more than 50 players. The jerseys last longer than most sports, though. Because of a relatively short schedule, the coach says one set can last a player four years or more.
He hasn’t come to a conclusion on whether or not he’ll let graduating seniors take their jerseys with them. He’s got a bit of time to mull it over though, since the program isn’t set to start playing until Spring 2012. Coach Schmidt is among the ones who have it a little easier after games. Not only is he not doing the laundry, but his players aren’t either. Men’s basketball is living luxuriously, gifted with a manager, Max Carroll, who’s in charge of cleaning the game and practice gear, among his other duties. Schmidt says a previous manager also ran into the pink jersey problem, but emphasized that it wasn’t Carroll. Coach Schmidt says that men’s basketball uniforms for the entire team cost about $5,000 per set and must be bought approximately every two years. His policy on seniors taking their jerseys is more about luck than anything. “That just depends on if they ask at the right time,” Schmidt says. The team donates old jerseys to youth
basketball organizations in need after they’re no longer game-usable, says Schmidt. As well as being environmentally friendly, the act is one that helps the community. Although many Spartan sports may be receiving thousands of dollars to doll out for new uniforms, that doesn’t mean they all are. Freshman Matt Bailey has experienced uniform nightmares that would make a varsity superstar shiver. Formerly a player on UT’s Junior Varsity baseball team, Bailey shares a room with varsity catcher Ryan Messina. The two men’s clothing stories couldn’t be more far apart. Messina explained that Varsity baseball received new uniforms this season. On a whole, they got to pick numbers, and received freshly pressed jerseys. Pitcher Shawn Ferris and outfielder Andrew Jones share laundry duties for the team, but they volunteered for the job and now get paid through the university, says Messina. Bailey says that J.V. isn’t so lucky. It’s common knowledge that they receive the hand-me-downs from the varsity squad, but the conditions of the uniforms they receive aren’t always up to Major League Baseball standards. “It sucks,” Bailey says, in reference to wearing the used clothes. “I had a hole [in my pants] in my crotch, the size of a baseball. It was bobby pinned together.” “Didn’t it have ducks on it?” Messina chimes in. “Yeah, it was like a diaper pin with ducks on it,” says Bailey, cringing at the memory. “I have no idea [who’s uniform it used to be], they handed it to me and it was like, still dirty from last year.” UT sports might have a lot of different outlooks and opinions on uniforms, but on the whole, they recycle and reuse them. They may spend a lot of money on them, but there’s a reason behind it. “They’re important because you want to look good. You’re representing the school,” says Coach Whipple. “It’s a necessity.” The players need to look sharp and feel fresh and have nice, new clean jerseys on their backs to perform at their best level. That seems to be the consensus. Even if it means paying $5,000. Even if it means being part coach and part Laundromat. Miles Parks can be reached at mparks@ spartans.ut.edu.
No Need For a Grounds Crew When You Have a Team By MAYA TODD Sports Writer
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Rather than hiring a company, the UT baseball team serves as its own grounds crew on their field.
While some teams tear up the ground with their cleats, spit on it, or even worse, not use it at all, the University of Tampa baseball squad has a different relationship with Mother Earth. It seems to echo the philosophy of Wendell Berry, an author and farmer. “The care of the Earth is our most ancient and most worthy, and after all our most pleasing responsibility,” Berry once said. “To cherish what remains of it and to foster its renewal is our only hope.” Before and after each game, the Spartans take care of their home field to the best of their abilities, ensuring that it is watered properly and that its grass is plentiful.
Why do the Spartans themselves do it, you may ask? UT pitcher Sean Bierman jokingly declared that, “We tried to hire a grounds crew. We actually had a couple bids from professional teams such as the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox, but they weren’t cheap enough for the university, so we decided to work on the field ourselves.” In reality, members of the baseball team find themselves doing the work of a grounds crew as a way to allocate money elsewhere, says UT Sports Information Director Tom Kolbe. “This allows the program to save money and concentrate its fund-raising dollars on scholarships and the daily expenses of [See Baseball, 23]