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B.o.B. Headlines Party in the Park Student Productions Featuring Artist as Part of Free UT Music Event

By YASAMAN SHERBAF News Reporter

Photo Courtesy of Wuz Good

Student Productions (SP) is preparing to present Party in the Park, featuring B.o.B with Play Boy Trey. The opening student act will be the Battle of the Bands winner 20/20 Boulevard.

The concert will take place on Sunday in Plant Park at 7:00 p.m. and is free for all UT students, staff and faculty. Students can also bring one guest for free.

Additional tickets will be sold for $10 in Vaughn Lobby from Monday, April 25 through Friday, April 29.

There will be free food and giveaways at the event.

There is no re-entry into the concert for those who decide to leave.

Kristen Mathe, SP’s music chair, recently spoke to The Minaret about the upcoming concert.

The Minaret (M): Why and how did Student Productions choose B.o.B to perform?

Kristen Mathe (KM): At the beginning of the school year, the concert board, who is in charge of planning Party in the Park, put together a survey that went out on Blackboard. It asked questions to see what the student body was interested in seeing at the concert.

Based on the results of the genre of music, along with the most popular artists, we decided to go ahead and present an offer to B.o.B.’s agent.

M: Are you expecting a large crowd?

KM: We are expecting a pretty decent-sized crowd. Since it is free to UT students, we hope to have a good majority of the student body there.

M: Who are the food sponsors for the event?

KM: The food sponsors we have are Pita Pit, Fresh and Chipotle.

M: Will free stuff be given to those who attend?

KM: The first 500 students into the park will receive free

giveaways. The sponsors are also giving away free food until they run out of it.

M: When is a good time for students to show up to the park?

KM: The gates open at 7 p.m.; so, if students want to receive free giveaways or food, they should arrive early.

20/20 Boulevard will begin their performance at 7:30.

M: Where will the stage be?

KM: The stage will be set up by the Sticks of Fire, facing the river.

The audience will be facing toward Plant Hall.

M: Will the show be postponed in the event of inclement weather?

KM: We will make a weatherbased call on Friday morning as to whether the concert will be held in Plant Park or in our rain location, Martinez.

The call will be made by John Stepro, Director of Media

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Spartans Set to Take Over St. Pete Times Forum More Than 1,200 Students in Class of 2011 to Receive Degrees

By CHANNING HAILEY News Reporter

On Saturday, May 7, more than 1,200 students will line up at the St. Pete Times Forum to receive their diplomas.

Following a processional led by the Tampa Brass Quintet, and the national anthem led by members of the 2011 class, University of Tampa President Ronald Vaughn will take the stage to greet the audience and graduating students.

The words of encouragement and counsel from the trustees will be given by Eugene H. McNichols, chair of the Board of Trustees.

President of the National Alumni Association Ronald McClarin, class of 1987, will present the National Alumni Association Awards. The Esse Quam Videri Award will be

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presented to Fred Pollok of the class of 1970.

The National Alumni Association’s Young Alumnus Award will be presented to Jesse Landis of the class of 2002.

Graduating senior Loren Piretra will introduce the ceremony speaker.

A co-founder of the student public relations organization Tampa Spotlight PR, Piretra also worked as the director of social media for The Minaret, served as vice president of the Diplomats, has been an orientation leader and Gateways mentor, and is a member of Omicron Delta Kappa, Alphi Chi Scholarship Society and Phi Kappa Phi. “I’ve been a Diplomat for three years and I worked graduation as a sophomore,” Piretra said.

“That was when I got the idea to apply to speak at my graduation.

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It’s an honor to be selected to represent and address a class of 1,200 students and be a part of the platform party.”

This year’s commencement address will be given by Dr. Kristen Price, professor and chair of the Department of Critical Care at The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. Price graduated from UT in 1981.

Price’s address will be followed by the challenge given

by Christopher McCarthy, who is graduating with a bachelor’s degree in entrepreneurship.

McCarthy served as vice president of Student Government his junior year and president his senior year. McCarthy has also worked with PEACE. After McCarthy’s challenge, the Champion of Higher Independent Education in Florida Award will be presented.

This year’s recipients will be

Dr. Stephen F. and Marsha Dickey.

The presentation and introduction of candidates for degrees will be led by the deans of the respective colleges.

Eighty-seven students are scheduled to graduate with honors.

The presentation of diplomas will be followed by the conferral by President Vaughn. The ceremony will close with a recessional, led once more by the Tampa Brass Quintet.

Channing Hailey can be reached at channing.hailey@ spartans.ut.edu.

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New SG Head’s Presidential Plans We Ask Questions. Chmura Has Answers.

in every student’s room, and they’ll have the responsibility to take it This fall, Nick Chmura will be taking from their recycling bins over as president of the university’s to the big one. We want Student Government. Chmura, native of to see how many people Oberlin, Ohio, plans to put his financial actually recycle; and then and business skills to use once he officially we are going to expand in assumes the position currently held by the future, if people are Chris McCarthy. recycling.

In an interview conducted on the front M: Have you been steps of Plant Hall, Chmura discussed plans able to work with Chris for his term in office.

McCarthy at all; and has he given you any tips on The Minaret (M): With your previous how he ran his office? participation in the finance committee, NC: Chris has been a do you plan to bring a business style of really good role model. organization to Student Government?

He’s a really smart guy Nick Chmura (NC): Yes. I am also a and my biggest worry is finance major, so looking at numbers has how to fill his shoes. been something that I have spent a lot of M: You and your time with at the University of Tampa and running mate Luke before this. I do think that some of our Filloramo said that initiatives and programs could be based educating students on around a business setting. It’s not that in international events is a the past it hasn’t, but I do think that it will priority. How do you plan definitely continue. to do that?

M: Impact reduction on campus is one NC: I’ve always felt, of your priorities. What are your plans to growing up, that Americans reduce UT’s eco-footprint? have been into “American” things and not NC: First of all, there has been a lot really into what’s going on in the rest of of debate on the whole paper issue with the world. Luke said during our campaign, the printing. You get a certain amount of that we could ask our friends who won credits.... I think there could have been a the basketball game and that they would different way that could have been rolled know, but they wouldn’t know about any out. I think it events around would be nice if the world. [We “People need to understand people could use plan to] use that change doesn’t happen that credit how different media overnight, but I want to work they want, because to get that done, on a lot of things.” right now you like projecting can’t do duplicate CNN in the -Nick Chmura, SG President printing. You have Spartan Club, to go to a different or putting it on computer, and I do want to change that for the TVs around campus, like at the gym. students.

M: How important do you feel it is As far as sustainability, less marketing to get more international news to our with paper, and using the plasma screens students? around campus more [would be good].

NC: I think it’s very important. The That’s what Luke and I used during our world is getting more global every day, campaign. We didn’t use any paper. Also, especially in the finance world. The next year we are getting recycling bins earthquake in Japan affected American

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stock markets. We want to help people who plan to work in those realms. A lot of people know a lot about America and speak English, but we don’t necessarily know a lot about their countries or speak their languages.

M: Do you have any programs that you plan to implement next semester?

NC: We want to check out the feasibility of doing a carnival at the beginning of the year, wherein different student organizations would come — kind of like Relay for Life. They could have a chance to do fundraising activities, and leaders in the groups could get to know each other.

A friend of mine, Lauren Jekowski, brought that up and I think it’s a good idea.

We should check it out.

Also, I want the student body to come to me with what they want. People need to understand that change doesn’t happen overnight, but I want to work on a lot of things.

Army ROTC Director Proctor Retires

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By ARIELLE WALDMAN News Reporter

Men and women in camouflage uniforms line the halls and fill the rooms in the ROTC building, creating a sense of camaraderie right from the start. The classrooms are full, people converse in the Cadet lounge, and some sit at a long table in an open area off the hall.

Past the table, in a room to the right, is

the office of retiring Lieutenant Colonel Robert Proctor.

Proctor specializes in infantry operations and training, operational deployments and contingency operations and national security and public affairs.

His courses have included developing adaptive leaders, officership/leadership in a complex world and advanced leadership laboratory.

It is clear from these courses and from speaking with him that leadership is one of the most important values the military has taught him.

Although he is not an ROTC graduate, Proctor grew up with a father in the military and went from high school to the military. . “It was a natural transition,” he said. “I wanted to be a team leader.”

After initial officer and speciality (Ranger) training at Fort Benning, Ga., his first assignment was in the Republic of Korea for one year. He has also been deployed to Panama and Haiti. His combat tours include deployment to Afghanistan and Iraq.

Regarding leadership, Proctor has always felt that mentorship was an important lesson to teach his cadets. “It’s more than just a class,” he said. “It means

you are involved in more. Being a leader means being there and taking care of my cadets.”

His cadets said he taught this lesson effectively. “He is big into mentoring,” said Ariana Spano. “He makes sure that it’s important.”

Another cadet, Sean McCarey, agreed.

“He has an open door policy,” he said. “He is a father figure who is always there. When you need help with anything, he will find a way to fix it.”

Proctor chose to become part of the ROTC program at UT as a professor of military science to have the “opportunity to shape future lieutenants.”

As he shared, “The contribution to lead men and women into combat needs to start early. It is my job to get them to that starting line.”

In the past two years, four officers from UT have been sent to Iraq. Proctor pointed out that current students have lived half their lives in a world regularly fighting against terrorism.

Although warfare has changed, according to Proctor, “You can’t replace the human element.”

Arielle Waldman can be contacted at awaldman@spartans.ut.edu.

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Mother to Miss Only Daughter’s Graduation

By MANDY ERFOURTH Arts + Entertainment Editor

When I was a little girl I would come out to my living room on Christmas and there would be toys displayed all over the room-- from a doll house to a bike to a race track. This is how I believed Santa brought presents to every child. It was a magical experience for me to wake up to every Christmas morning.

This is how my mom, June, has always been. When I was growing up, my mom took me to ice skating practice, cross country and track and field meets, and dance classes. She also picked up my friends and drove us to the mall or the movies when their parents refused to drive them.

She always went above and beyond other parents. She did this by herself a lot because my dad worked for Chevron on an oil tanker and was gone for four months at a time.

When it was just the two of us on holidays like Easter she would take me to Adventure Island. Thanksgiving it was Busch Gardens.

For my 18th birthday, my mom took me to England to celebrate with my family. All my family is from England and I am the only American in the family. In my mom’s culture, 18 is the big birthday, similar to turning 21 in the U.S. She wanted me to be able to share that with my family.

In January 2003, on our way back from England, we had a layover in Canada. We were in the customs line when my mom turned to me and said, “I might not be able to get back in to the country.”

I didn’t know what to say or think. We got to the front of the line and the woman started to ask my mom a lot of questions.

Then my mom was taken into a room for questioning for two hours. I was not allowed in the room. I sat nearby in a waiting room, not knowing what was going on or what was going to happen.

My mom came out of the room. She told me she was banned from the U.S. for 10 years. Officials told her I could go back to England with her, but I had my last semester of my senior year of high school to finish.

It was about nine in the evening when she told me about the ban. She booked me

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This picture was taken in Aug. 2008. It’s one of the last photos I have with my mother. It was taken at Alnwick Castle in England.

on a new flight, set to leave for home at 6 a.m. My mom and I parted ways that morning not knowing when we would see each other again.

My dad had to come home early to put the house up for sale and then fly over to England to get my mom settled.

My parents were aware of the fact that my mom might not get back into the country but they still decided the best thing would be to give me the best 18th birthday party possible. Since that day, I have not heard either of them say they regretted giving me the birthday with my family.

As a result of this mess, my mom was not able to see me graduate from high school.

When I was a little girl my parents were informed that I could not sponsor them until I was 21. My parents had known a Mexican family that had gotten their green cards with a young child, but my parents misplaced the lawyer’s number while moving.

My mom tried to come see me in November 2007. My dad thought that it would be fine. He was under the impression that there was a possibility of getting her into the country. They flew into Orlando and they were stopped. My mom was refused entrance and had to fly back to England. At that point, I had not seen my

mom since she was deported.

Currently, it has been more than eight years since my mom was banned from the country. In that time, I have only seen her twice. The last time was in February 2009 for my grandmother’s funeral.

Once my mom had resettled in England, my parents decided they weren’t going to try to get her back into the country until after my grandmother died. My mom wanted to spend as much time with her mother before she passed away.

After my grandmother’s funeral, my husband (at that point my fiancé) and I started sponsoring my parents for their green cards. We signed numerous forms and my dad spent $7,000 on a lawyer, in the U.S., through the whole process.

When we were coming to the finish line, my parents had to travel from Newcastle (in northern England) to London for their medical exam, which cost them $1,500.

They were also given their injections for entering the U.S. After that, they also had to travel back to London for an interview.

Hotel costs for both trips totaled about $950.

My parent’s interview at the American Embassy in London was on September 9 at 8:30 a.m. They waited an hour before they were called, but then a young man apologized and told them they were not

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ready for them yet.

Another half hour went by and they were called back again, this time by another young man. My parents were asked for their passports, home phone number and when they would be ready to move to the U.S. The documents and information was given and they sent my parents back to the waiting room for another hour.

They were called back again by yet another young man. This time, a couple of questions were asked and then the man said, “I do not want to make a long story about this, but June has been banned for 10 years so we will not give her a green card.

She has another two years to go.”

The officer told my mom that she might not even get a green card after the 10-year ban was up. The immigration officer that had previously given my mom the ban had told her she could apply for a green card after five years.

My dad then talked to his attorney about applying for a waiver but the attorney informed him that there was no use because there was no hardship for me and they would not be given it.

The forms were first sent to the National Visa Center in the U.S. before being sent to the embassy in London. The final decision is up to the “discretion” of the officer who interviews you.

According to the immigration laws laid out on the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service website, an alien who attempts to re-enter the country within five years of her removal will not be allowed into the country. Neither my parents nor I knew this when starting the green card process.

Not only did my mom miss my high school graduation, she also missed my wedding in January of last year. My husband and I could not afford to go to England to get married.

She is also going to miss me graduating from college. She even asked the officer if she could at least be allowed into the country to see me graduate and the answer was no.

All I want is to be able to share my graduation day with my mother. She has dreamed of this day for a long time, but she is not allowed to be a part of it.

Mandy Erfourth can be reached at mandy.tt.carr@gmail.com.

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From the April 18 - April 24 reports.

Suspicious Minds On April 18, a student reported suspicious behavior from another unnamed student.

Doin’ it Drift At 5:40 p.m. on April 19, a student and nonstudent were observed in the process of commencing a sex act inside of a vehicle on the 3rd floor of Thomas Parking Garage. The student was referred to judicial.

For the 400th time this year...

On April 19, a student was found in possession of narcotics on the 4th floor of Austin Hall. They were referred to conduct.

Stress of finals On April 21, security reported people smoking marijuana and drinking on the 1st floor of McKay Hall. Two non-students were trespassed from campus and the students were referred to judicial.

What happens when you serve bad food: On April 21, a Sodexo employee reported that his personal vehicle was vandalized at the Cass Parking Lot. The case is pending further investigation.

“Anonymous” Call At 7:45 a.m. on April 22, security reported that there was an anonymous call to the security office where the person stated that they passed a door that was propped open and spotted alcohol in the room on the 5th floor of Stadium Center.

The students were referred to judicial.

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On April 24, students were found on the 7th floor of Austin Hall in possession of marijuana after a room search. They were referred to judicial.

Reports compiled by Cara Fetzer.

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Student Productions Hopes for a Sunny Day From Front TOP STORY Services.

The reason we have to make the call on Friday is because we need the time to arrange for a different stage and generators.

Right now, we have all the stage and equipment ordered for an outdoor concert.

If we have to move the concert inside, we need different equipment than what we are prepared for.

Since we want to avoid what happened last year [a last-minute cancellation due to heavy rain], with even the slightest chance of rain, we may have to make the call to move the concert to our rain location.

By making the call on Friday, we will be able to arrange for everything that we need for a different venue.

M: How long will the concert last?

KM: The concert should last until 10:30 or 11:00 p.m.

In addition to the interview, students were asked their views on the upcoming concert.

Mikhail Mattis, a Senior majoring in Financial Services Operations and Systems, said, “As a fan of hip-hop, I like music and B.o.B is a hip-hop artist and its free, so why not. “Ya, I’m excited because last years concert got cancelled and seeing that this would be my last concert at the University of Tampa, I’m pretty excited.�

Jose Reyes, a Junior majoring in Film and Media Arts with a minor in English, said, “Yes, I’m going, I feel like its one of the biggest events the school has where everyone comes together and there’s a lot of free food and stuff so why not go and yeah, I mean B.o.B’s okay, he’s good, airplanes.�

Alyssa Peleck (not sure of last name spelling), a Freshman, majoring in Nursing, said, “Because I haven’t been to a concert since last summer and I kind of want to start going again. “I’m kind of excited, I don’t know how he’ll do, like he’s always with another performer so I don’t know how he is by himself but I heard he’s pretty good.�

Lauren LeComte, a Senior, majoring in Psychology, said, “I’m gonna go to the concert on Sunday because I’m excited to see B.o.B. I like his music, I like him a lot, it should be good.�

Linda, a Freshmen, majoring in Accouting, said, “I’m going because it’s my first real big event at the University of Tampa and he’s somebody I’ve actually heard of so it’s something fun to do before finals start.�

Audrey Lopez, a Senior, majoring in Criminology, said, “I’m going to the B.o.B concert because its an artist I actually know unlike last year when it was someone I had no clue and I’ve been to the concert every year since I’ve been at the University of Tampa and I might as well go, it’ll be my last one.�

Lastly, Brittney Williams, a Sophomore, majoring in International and Cultural Studies and Spanish, said, “I need a break from studying for finals and B.o.B is a decent artist and it’ll be a good opportunity to hang out with friends before the crazy exam week starts.�

On facebook, about 755 University of Tampa students have said that they are going to attend the concert. That’s just students, so, by the time of the concert, that amount will be much higher. (The best thing to do is to get to the concert early?)

For more information about the event, you can reach Kristen Mathe by e-mail at kmathe@spartans.ut.edu.

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Aries (March 21-April 19) Use your charm to make an emotional appeal for another. Let this passion guide you. Make your move, and follow a strong leader. You’ll get farther than expected.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) Assume responsibility and stand for what you know is right. Keep digging and find the clue. Put in the extra effort, and you’ll be rewarded. Expect the unexpected.

Gemini (May 21-June 21) Finish old business. Friends have great suggestions. Don’t be afraid to ask them to handle something for you. They’re pleased to help. What goes around comes around.

Cancer (June 22-July 22) Your team is hot. Offer encouragement, and avoid hornet’s nests. Think quickly and move slowly. Creative thinking brings in wealth (if you’ll do the work).

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Be practical, and make a good impression.

Someone’s watching and evaluating your performance, which could lead to good things. Be respectful. This could be a lucky break.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Get farther than expected in your community. Find another route to solve conflicts. The obvious answer will come to you. Keep your objective in mind.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) The two wolves inside of you are especially active today. The greedy, selfish wolf wants to bring you down. The generous, loving wolf wants to bring you up. Which one will you feed?

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) A hero comes to your rescue. Now an older person is feeling generous. Accept stern coaching with an open mind. Consider all possibilities before acting. Be a leader.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Accept a challenge. Your imagination is greatly admired. You have far-ranging influence, so work faster and it pays off. A new sense of confidence comes from a job well done.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Pull the right strings to get what you want.

Complete the creative project you’ve been considering. The perfect solution appears.

Choose family over work.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Feed your urge to create. There’s never a better time than now. Gather up the courage to confront what you’ve been avoiding.

Allow others to assist you.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Study to find solutions for tricky problems, and discover your talents. There’s another change to an assignment. Give away unused stuff to make space for what’s next.

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Middleton Looking Regal for the Royal Wedding

By CAROLYN HATCH

Arts + Entertainment Columnist

Spectators all over the U.K. are anticipating the high fashion of Kate Middleton’s big day, and so is America.

This Friday, Kate Middleton will be deemed the greatest fashion icon of the decade, as she takes her vows with Prince William at Westminster Abbey.

This occasion, which has been called the first royal “Internet wedding,” will be aired on television all over the U.S. and follow the royal couple’s every move.

Unlike the American wedding tradition of wearing a pin or a flower, Middleton will be wearing a tiara, in the royal tradition.

She may decide to borrow the Queen’s diamond tiara, The Russian Fringe, worn by the Queen, the Queen’s mother, Queen Mary and the Princess Royal.

The Queen may choose to carry on the tradition of giving her daughter-in-law a tiara as a gift on the wedding day.

Or Middleton may choose one of Diana’s tiaras, which have been inherited

by Prince William and Prince Harry.

Princess Diana’s favorite pearl drop tiara, The Cambridge Lover’s Knot, would be a perfect fit for the occasion, as pearls create a sophisticated yet youthful look for any bride.

Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, apparently objected to rumors about Middleton wanting to wear flowers in her hair at the wedding.

It is expected that Middleton will wear only her engagement ring, a tiara and possibly a pair of simple stud earrings.

Royal elegance is based on the idea of simplicity and sophistication, rather than Hollywood glitz and glamour.

Jewelry editor of British Vogue Carol Woolton stated, “...perhaps Middleton will start commissioning pieces herself.

Jewellery lasts for generations — far longer than any dress. It could be her legacy.”

You can be sure that all eyes will be on Middleton’s dress of choice.

Various designers have been aching to be the creator of “the dress,” but only one will be selected to present his or her masterpiece.

Sophie Cranston’s label Libélula was showcased by Middleton at a wedding earlier this year.

Though there have been rumors that the bride has given Cranston the honor of designing her dress, it seems that this may not be the case.

While most brides would leave her wedding wearing the same white gown in which they arrived, women of Royalty start out their married life in a stylish “goingaway outfit.”

In The Royal Wedding of 1981, the beloved Princess Diana kicked-off her new role as the “Royal trendsetter” in a shocking-pink David Sassoon suit. For something just as striking, Middleton could look to her rumored dress designer Alexander McQueen, the inimitable makings of Alice Temperley or the luxurious designs of Amanda Wakeley.

“These dresses look fresh and young,” states Laura Green of Catherine Walker as she suggests a floaty chiffon dress.

“Kate often wears a dress coat or short jacket over the top, which would smarten it up.”

Katherine Hooker would be just the girl for this job, unless Middleton prefers a limited-edition tailcoat from Moloh.

Designer Lisa Redman proposes a softred ensemble. “Perhaps a silk ziberline

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dress, with a petal-shaped skirt, pockets and defined waist.

An embellished cashmere cardigan over her shoulders and heels would finish off the look perfectly,” she says.

Maybe a flawlessly couture skirt suit would be Middleton’s surefire, as it has been the traditional going-away piece since the thirties.

With matching gloves and the perfect head-wear, this could be the perfect outfit to establish England’s newest Royal “fashionista.”

The grand honeymoon that Prince William has planned remains a secret from his bride-to-be.

But Middleton recently stopped by a few of her favorite stores on High Street, such as Banana Republic, Warehouse, LK Bennett and Whistles to purchase her getaway essentials.

From colorful printed dresses and white lace-trimmed smocks, to sleek evening staples, Middleton is loving the Warehouse summer collections.

Let’s hope that the Prince’s planned excursion accommodates his wife’s new wardrobe.

Tune in to national news channels this week to observe the pre-wedding festivities and get the first glimpse of Middleton’s dress on the big day.

The events will start around 11 a.m. in London (6 a.m. EST) on Friday.

So grab a cup of coffee and turn on the morning news.

Carolyn Hatch can be reached at cvhatch@spartans.ut.edu.

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This occasion, which has been called the first royal “Internet wedding,” will be aired on television all over the U.S. and follow the royal couple’s every move.

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In A Formalist Mood: Quilt’s Formal Open Mic Quilt’s Graduating Writers Say Goodbye In Style

By MANDY ERFOURTH Arts + Entertainment Editor

Friday night, Quilt will be hosting the first ever Formal Open Mic in the Music Room in Plant Hall at 8 p.m.

This will be Quilt’s last open mic of the year.

Gentleman should wear slacks or khakis and ties; ladies should wear dresses or pants suits.

The fun aspect of this open mic is not just the dressing up, but reading formal poems, like sonnets, ballads, sestinas, terzas rimas, odes.

The idea for this event came from a conversation between the Editor-in-Chief Derrick Austin and Poetry Editor Cody Waters.

As Austin said, it “ was a happy accident.... I took it a step further and thought it’d be fun if the poets were just as formal as their poems,” Austin said.

This will be Austin’s last open mic as editor and he thought it would be nice to have it be a memorable one.

According to him they have never

required a dress code before, but, since everyone loves to dress up, he thought it would be fun.

Erica Dawson, assistant English and writing professor will be the new Quilt advisor next year and she is really looking forward to Friday’s event.

“I want it to be something that feels like a big deal. I think that it’s important for younger writers to feel that they’re part of a community and I’m not sure that community exists for the creative writers on campus yet,” Dawson said.

She wants the open mics to be a place were students writers can read their work, feel comfortable without pressure and meet new people outside of the classroom.

“I want to make sure that it’s a good time and that there’s food,” Dawson said.

“Since it’s at night and formal, we can play with the atmosphere a little bit. Maybe some candles, maybe a little music inbetween readers.”

She hopes to continue this event every year and have it be something that students look forward to.

“I’m hoping it can serve as the writer’s

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Quilt’s outgoing Editor-in-Chief Derrick Austin will graduate after a long tenure.

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Fiction writer and poet Conner McDonough sifts through material.

‘prom,’ for a lack of a better word,” Dawson said.

Dawson thinks that this will be a good way to send the seniors off with a nice goodbye and a way to appreciate the work they’ve done as students.

She also believes it’s a good way to end the school year.

Dawson said students should celebrate the fact they’ve made it through an academic year.

“Quilt has had my heart for four years,” Austin said.

“Hopefully, with this reading we can start inspiring new people to join Quilt.”

Mandy Erfourth can be reached at mandy.tt.carr@gmail.com

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Stay On the Cutting Edge: Upcoming Music Releases

By RICHARD SOLOMON

Arts + Entertainment Columnist

Codes and Keys — Death Cab for Cutie. Release date: May 31.

Death Cab for Cutie is one of the bigger indie bands out there, with strong alternative rock influences.

Lead vocalist Ben Gibbard has a hypnotizing voice, and over the last decade, Death Cab has succeeded in producing some incredible albums with successful singles that invariably make it to every one’s favorite playlists.

The first single, “You Are a Tourist,” was released in late March and is five minutes of pure relaxation. Both Ben Gibbard and bassist Nick Harmer have been quoted as saying that Codes and Keys will be “a much less guitar-centric album.”

“You Are a Tourist” reminded me a bit of The Postal Service, something that any Death Cab fan will be pleased to hear.

Dirty Work — All Time Low. Release date: June 7.

All Time Low is an alternative/pop band that has released three studio albums since their formation in 2003.

With songs ranging from pop punk to rock, ATL knows how to draw fans. Theirs last album was Nothing Personal and had only one big criticism: too much autotuning.

Hopefully, in Dirty Work, ATL has fixed this problem.

“I Feel Like Dancin,’” the first single, was released in early April and has been making top 100 billboards in America.

Co-written by Rivers Cuomo, (leadsinger of Weezer) “I Feel Like Dancin’” is

a pure pop song: catchy and a great dance mix.

Interviews with band members indicate that Dirty Work will be about the ups and downs of touring and making music.

Hopefully the album will have a little more substance than “I Feel Like Dancin’” has showcased.

Pre-order it now for the deluxe version, which boasts three extra songs.

Tha Carter IV – Lil Wayne. Release date: June 21.

Did you think I’d forgotten one of rap’s biggest names? Lil Wayne has already released an impressive eight studio albums.

Back in 2008, we saw Tha Carter III, an album that was that year’s best seller.

The first three Carter albums have been huge successes for Lil Wayne and Tha Carter IV looks like it’s going to be no different.

Despite being one of the more prolific artists working currently, Lil Wayne has had no problem pushing the album’s release date back to keep working on it.

Fans probably won’t mind, given that his last album has only been out for six months.

The first single “6 Foot 7 Foot” was released in mid December of last year and has great production quality as well as strong lyrics.

The next single, “John,” came out in March and featured rapper Rick Ross.

More big names are working with Lil Wayne on the album.

It should be one of the more successful releases of 2011.

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Owl City. Release date: June 24.

This is the third studio album by artist Adam Young from his synth-pop music project, Owl City. The first single released was “Alligator Sky,” and if it is any indication of the album as a whole, then this might be his best work yet.

“Alligator Sky” seems to have retained all the good things about Owl City, while polishing up the rough spots There are synthesizers that push the chorus into being catchy, but there was no heavy-handed electronics making things repetitive.

One version of the song has rapper Shawn Crystopher rapping over the harmony, an effect that works surprisingly well and is truly complimentary.

This is one album that will probably be perfect when you’re at the beach.

If Not Now, When? — Incubus. Release date: July 12.

Incubus hasn’t released an album since 2006, but their seventh studio album will be coming out this summer.

From 2008 to 2010, the band was on hiatus and problems amongst the members suggested the hiatus might be indefinite.

But 2010 saw Incubus headed back to the studio.

If Not Now, When? It is supposed to be nothing like their previous works, and yet still remain quintessential “Incubus.”

“Adolescents,” the first single, hit airwaves in early April.

With a more alternative sound than previous Incubus hits, it’s suggests that If Not Now, When? will be a step in a whole new direction for the 20-year-old band.

Richard Solomon can be reached at richard.solomon@spartans.ut.edu.

Local Talent Abounds at Kingfest

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Kingfest celebrated the life of King, an active member of WUTT.

By LAUREN ROSSI Arts + Entertainment Columnist

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One day shy of the two year anniversary of William King’s death, WUTT, University of Tampa’s radio station, celebrated his life with the third annual Kingfest in Vaughn Courtyard this past Friday.

Weeks before his graduation, on April 23, 2009, King passed away in a motorcycle accident.

He was an active member of WUTT, and in the year of his death, his COM250 peers decided there was no better way to honor their friend and classmate than with a spring festival in his name.

It has become WUTT’s annual spring event.

Kingfest gives local musicians the chance to feature their talent at UT, and students the chance to enjoy a free concert and food and to remember their peers.

Live music was played from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Acoustic guitarist and vocalist, Helena Adams opened the show.

Other acts included Fall on Purpose and White Noise along with rappers Hot One

and Mico. WUTT advisor and COM250 adjunct professor Valerie Ingram Hinkley said, King would have been thrilled to see that “we give local musicians more exposure through this event.”

Although the event is in honor of King, WUTT decided to make this year’s festival focus on automotive awareness and safe driving.

Erik Nicoletti and Tessa Byers were remembered at the festival as well.

Nicoletti died in November 2009, when he was struck by a car while crossing Kennedy Boulevard.

Byers passed away this past March in an accident on I-75.

WUTT volunteer coordinator and UT senior Arielle Hochman said “It is important to raise awareness on driving safety.

As long as we reached somebody, our efforts were worth it.”

Several onand off-campus organizations set up tables at the event to support safe driving, including members of Watch your B.A.C, M.A.D.D. and UT nursing students. WUTT held a raffle; donations went towards driving awareness.

Prizes included iPods, gift certificates and the grand prize: an iPad2.

Kingfest ended with a special performance from UT student Jonathan Mojica, who was in the car with Byers at the time of the accident.

The student turn out could have been better, but Ingram Hinkley was pleased with the student response, saying, “We raised nearly $100 in donations for the safe driver campaign.

My hope with the different tables that were out this time is that we raised awareness [about] safe driving.”

Lauren Rossi can be reached at lrossi@ spartans.ut.edu.

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Eating the American Dream at Square One Burgers

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Square One Burgers, located on Henderson Avenue, provides an All-American burger ‘n’ fries affair in a high-quality setting.

By MORIAH PARRISH Arts + Entertainment Columnist

Square One Burger is nestled in a little corner of Henderson Ave. just past the intersection with Swann in South Tampa.

So nestled, in fact, that it would be easy to miss. But missing it would be a shame.

Offering burgers made from just about any meat one can imagine being placed between two sides of a sesame seed bun, their menu offers a wide variety of classic American drive-thru fare with a classy twist.

The atmosphere sets the tone for the upscale feel. Dark woodwork and stone walls lend themselves to intimate booths.

Cupcakes on stands adorn the halfwalls, dividing the dining room into sections, and imploring customers to save room for dessert.

After perusing the 20 or so types of burgers offered (buffalo, ostrich, chicken or pulled pork), I decided to try the Theta burger, a tempting blend of Angus beef, dill pickles, mayo, barbecue sauce and cheddar cheese, coleslaw as a side, and a “50/50” as an appetizer (half regular french fries,

half sweet potato fries). I asked if I could have the fries and the sandwich at the same time.

My server said, “Of course.”

Unfortunately, though, he came back moments later to inform me that my 50/50 was ready, and he wanted to know if I wanted it right then.

Well, no, I wanted it with the burger, but as I can’t stand cold food, I told him, “Okay.”

He came back quickly with the two largest orders of fries I had ever seen.

They were perched in a sort of stand, with two cones of fries hanging off each side.

The order came with a side of chipotle ketchup, which tasted a lot like salsa. It had quite a bit of spice to it, and didn’t really compliment either type of fry.

I would have preferred some kind of sweet dipping sauce to go along with the sweet potato fries, perhaps something with brown sugar or cinnamon.

The burger arrived not long after the fries: a giant bun encasing an Angus patty oozing barbecue sauce and mayo.

I couldn’t wait to dig in. Although it was cooked a little under medium well (the temperature I had ordered), it was very tasty and surprisingly juicy. Next time, however, I’ll be sure to order lettuce on the burger; it seemed to be missing a nice crunch to the texture.

The coleslaw served with the burger was the healthiest looking slaw I have ever seen.

It was light on the dressing, the greens

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The Dish The Dish 50/50: $4.99 Theta: $7.99 Iced Tea: $2.50 Average Entrée: $10.00 Service: Average and Friendly Atmosphere: Quiet and Intimate Variety: American Sandwiches Wine: Red and White

were very fresh and it had a good amount of peppery flavor to it to counteract the sweet barbecue sauce.

Overall, I walked away happy from Square One Burger, and will definitely go back soon to try another of their many offerings.

Moriah Parrish can be reached at mparrish@spartans.ut.edu.

Five Movies to Look Forward to This Summer No assurance they’ll be great, but we can at least get excited Thor- Opening on May 6, Thor is another entry into the Marvel comic book-turns-movie world.

Relative newcomer Chris Hemsworth will star as the title role, and how I see it, the quality of the film will rest on his shoulders. Hemsworth’s acting abilities will be tested as starring alongside him are two brilliantly talented actors in Natalie Portman

and Anthony Hopkins. Although Hemsworth may be playing just a depthless brute, it will be his job to give the character some meaning. One thing Thor has going for it from an early outlook is that it is directed

by Kenneth Branagh (Hamlet, Frankenstein), who has experience both in the director’s chair as well as on screen. Still though, the previews have not

exactly looked promising, but it’s not as if we have much of a choice to skip Thor; he’ll be returning to the screen rather quickly, as The Avengers is set to be released in 2012. Don’t expect this to be in the same ballpark as Ironman or even Ironman 2, so go in with a positive attitude and excited to see at least some solid action sequences.

Hesher- With a cast featuring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Natalie Portman and Rainn Wilson, how can you not be excited?

follows a long-haired, scraggly-bearded squatter named Hesher (Gordon-Levitt).

in their lives. This is Spencer Susser’s first feature length film as a director, so it will be interesting to watch this bizarre-looking film come to life on screen.

Hesher is somewhat of a lesser-known film to this point, as it hasn’t gotten the attention that the typical summer blockbuster would. It opens on May 13, and

He takes residence in the garage of a home that belongs to a man (Wilson) who’s just lost his wife.

Although a pest to the man and his young son at first, Hesher becomes a surprisingly endearing character

Hobo with a Shotgun- Shooting into theaters May 6, this movie needs no plot description because if you know the title, you know what it’s about.The idea for Hobo with a Shotgun stems from the spoof trailer featured in Grindhouse, the double feature put on by Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez in 2007.

Similar to Machete (the other fake trailer from Grindhouse which was turned into a feature length film), Hobo with a Shotgun looks like a good, wholesome time at the movie theater, with Rutger Hauer (simply credited as “Hobo” on the cast list on imdb.com) starring as the title role.

Better yet, it has been getting solid reviews from critics thus far.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II- I’m not exactly the biggest Harry Potter fan, whether it be of the books or the films, but it would be a shame had I not included this on my watch list.

biggest box office numbers of the entire summer, although there are plenty of other big ticket films that will be released.

of how books can be turned into successful motion pictures. Harry Potter always seems to have a way to effect people emotionally, so with this being the final chapter, expect it to leave you in tears.

The series of Harry Potter movies will be ending with this final chapter, and could very well draw the

There would be no objections on my end if such a thing did happen, as all of these movies have been nothing but quality film making, and an example

Super 8- A film written and directed by J.J. Abrams assures me of one thing, and only one thing; it will be intriguing.

expect than before I had seen it. I could make an attempt at explaining the plot in depth, but there would be no fun in that.

Super 8 looks like E.T. meets Cloverfield, with the trailer leaving me with less of an idea of what to

With movies like these, you should go in without much prior knowledge so that you could just enjoy

It could very well end up being one of the best movies of 2011, let alone the summer.

What else could you want from a summer flick than some gory action in a movie that doesn’t take itself seriously whatsoever.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II will be opening on July 15. the twists and turns that unfold on the big screen.

My expectations are high for this one, as an alien science-fiction set in 1979 doesn’t exactly come around very often.

Look for Super 8 in theaters starting June 10.

I’ve highlighted only five out of the many films to be hitting theaters this summer. There are plenty more to watch out for, including but not limited to The Beaver (starring Mel Gibson and Jodie Foster, opening May 6), The Hangover: Part II (opening May 26 with Bradley Cooper and Ed Helms leading the cast once again), X-Men: First Class (James McAvoy stars in the film that opens June 3) and Cowboys and Aliens (opening July 29; Daniel Craig is among the star-studded cast).

Daniel Feingold can be reached at minaret.sports@gmail.com.

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Senior Sign-offs Social Media Savvy Senior’s Top 10 Tampa Bucket List Items

By LOREN PIRETRA Twitter: @Looooren

For University of Tampa seniors, now is the time time to put fun before finals by tossing out your “To-Do” lists and focusing on a much more important list of time-urgent activities: The Senior Bucket List. Derived from a collection of Tweets and Posts @TheMinaret and on Facebook. com/TheMinaret. This 21st century college bucket list highlights ideas from UT’s most social-media-savvy seniors and acts as the ultimate list of top 10 things to do before tossing your cap. Get your checklist ready, enjoy ...

Attend St. Pete First Friday Believe it or not, there are actually fun things happening on Fridays besides MacDinton’s Happy Hour. No disrespect to my favorite spot, but on the first Friday of every month, Central Avenue of Downtown St. Pete is transformed into a massive block party where open-container laws are lifted on the small strip and people pack the streets to wine, dine and enjoy free live music from 5:30 - 10 p.m.

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percent discount for UT Students. You can step outside your class and place your order over the phone at (813) 2533929. I’ll take a large Florentine, please!

Tour the Yuengling Brewery They say the best things in life are free. At “America’s Oldest Brewery” it’s true! The Yuengling Brewery offers weekly tours of the facility at no cost. The 45-minute guided tour includes a brief history lesson in beer making and free samplings of fresh brews and bottles. Just be sure to sign up in advance!

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Take The Yeoman’s Challenge For those beer connoisseurs sticking around this summer, the Yeoman’s Pub Challenge is just for you. Drop by Davis Island’s famed dive bar and sign up for their 90 Beers in 90 Days Challenge. If you’re able to complete the challenge, you receive happy hour prices for life and your face gets placed on the “Wall of Fun.”

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Before graduating, many seniors create their own list of what they would like to do before they graduate. The challenges can be anywhere from winning a pie-eating contest to skydiving thousands of feet in the air.

food. Eat it all within one hour to complete the challenge and get your money back. If you beat the 39-minute record, you walk away with a Frankie’s tee-shirt and a story to tell your grandchildren.

Kiteboard in St. Pete They say the best way to beat a hangover is at the beach. For a special rate of $75/per hour, UT students can take part in the action out on the water with private Kiteboarding lessons from Best Pro-Kiteboarding of St. Petersburg.

Bring a friend to learn with you for an extra $50.

Ride the Lazy River There are few things college students enjoy more than “laying out” and being lazy. Pair these two together and you’ve got the foundation for the ultimate Saturday. With just $3 (the amount you’ll make selling books to the campus store) you can get a full day’s worth of tubing at Marion County’s Rainbow River, when you B.Y.O.T. (bring your own tube — experts suggest a blow up mattress) or rental are available for $9 a day.

Board the Pirate Booze Cruise Some things are only acceptable in college. Dressing up like a Jack Sparrow and drinking your face off while you speak and shout in pirate lingo is one of them.

With the Captain Memo Pirate Cruise Ship in Clearwater Beach, you don’t have to wait until next Gasparilla to do this. Make an online reservation at least 24-hours in advance, and you’ll be all set to hop on board at 5, 6, or 7 p.m. for a champagne Cruise. For $39, you can enjoy two hours of live musical entertainment, bottomless beer, champagne and wine. Cheers, matey!

Order Food to a Final With few opportunities left to make an impression on your professors, you should make the most of your final hours by ordering food during final exams. Local favorite New York, New York delivers on campus with 15

Try the Frankie’s Challenge Become permanently immortalized on the wall of your favorite fried food spot, as the fifth person in history to complete the “Frankie’s Challenge.” At Frankie’s, around the corner from campus, $20 will get you five lbs. of

Skydive What better way to celebrate your dive into adulthood than by diving out of a plane? Skydive Tampa, about a 40-minute drive from campus, offers discounted group dive rates for students, so you and your friends can dive 10,500 ft.

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for $179. Add an extra $95 for epic photos and video. New Facebook profile picture anyone?

Climb a Minaret Now, we are not encouraging any sort of illegal behavior, but chances are Plant Hall will probably be unlocked and security will be too busy writing parking tickets to bust your fun.

So, if you’re one of the lucky few to find the trap door on the 4th floor, you can check this number one bucket list item off the list and join the rankings of generations of rebellious Spartans.

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Runner Ups: 11. Swim in the Hillsborough. Don’t go diving just yet! Find a cleaner spot much further down the way 12. Visit the only dorm you’ve never seen been inside of: the Boathouse.

13. Tour the Henry B. Plant Museum while it’s still free.

14. Paddleboard St. Pete Beach on 49th Street South in St. Petersburg.

15. Kayak below the Howard Franklin.

Visit Pinellas County site for trail and rental information.

Hopes, thanks, wishes and sentimentality — the copyeditor speaks

By LAURA THEOBALD Head Copy Editor

“You’re writing a ‘farewell’ article, right?” Alex (the Editor In-Chief of The Minaret) asked me Tuesday night at about 5 p.m. This is about the time we like our articles to be turned in for editing.

Here I am, six-and-a-half hours of copyediting later, with a chance to talk about my time at UT before the community.

I’m not a journalist. In fact, this is the first time I’ve written for a newspaper.

I’m a copyeditor for The Minaret, which means (theoretically) that I know how to spot mistakes.

It’s easy to point out other people’s errors — a lot harder to come up with something to say.

I’m also one of UT’s creative writers, an English major and a philosophy minor, which means I’d better know how to say things by now.

I guess I’ll start with the obvious: I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunities UT has provided me.

Aside from working for The Minaret for the last few years, I’ve worked for Quilt and the Tampa Press, which have served as

practical supplements to my majors. The nature of this school is such that students are provided the opportunity to gain this kind of experience (and get paid for it) and, due to the small class sizes, such that students are able to actually get to know their professors. These opportunities have no price tag.

Thank you, Dr. Matthews and Sean Donnelly, for suffering my employment as long as you did.

It was truly rewarding and, I hope, not the only opportunity I’ll have to work in a letterpress studio and learn the finer details of the publication industry.

Derrick, you have become such an interesting person, and have always, since I’ve known you, been an amazing poet.

It has been nothing short of an adventure working alongside you.

I know you can only do well in the future.

I have Dr. Colombe to thank for the opportunity and encouragement to work for Quilt.

Her dedication to students is inspiring.

I’m sure that Dr. Dawson and her unstoppable energy will be an equally suitable fit for Quilt. Mikey, thanks for taking the reins.

I know you’ll take good care of our brainchild.

Thank you, Minaret staff, for putting up with my late-night moods with such grace, and for the opportunity to work with such an animated and talented bunch.

It’s been a great time.

Dr. Tillman asked me the other day how I felt about leaving the University.

It took me a moment to respond, but I realized at that moment that I’m really going to miss this place, regardless of how speedily I manage to get to my car once class is dismissed.

What I’ve experienced here is a certain kind of family — a slightly dysfunctional one at times, perhaps, but that’s the most interesting kind.

I know that my classmates are here for me if I need them (as I certainly have — this semester especially), as are my professors.

My creative writing, English and philosophy professors have gone above and beyond, as it were, the call of duty, and become a system of support and encouragement, for which I cannot express enough gratitude.

I know that I will carry their lessons with me throughout my life and am

comforted by the knowledge that many of them will remain as friends.

The creative writing department has seen so much change in the last few years.

The students have surely felt the absence of the professors we love. Dr. Sylvester, especially, due to a sincere love of poetry, has been a constant source of encouragement for many, myself included.

I know that her influence is being felt in many ways in the department, and I know that she can’t help but continue to create opportunities for writers.

My hope for the future of UT is that the organizations I have been fortunate to be a part of will continue to thrive and grow, that a stronger bond between the departments will form, and that its professors will continue to be the kind of people this world needs: people who care for one another, who inspire change through their passion for their craft and for learning and who lead with honesty and respect.

This kind of example is perhaps the most influential kind of education.

Laura Theobald can be reached at ltheobald@spartans.ut.edu.

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THE MINARET | APRIL 28 2011

Minaret Editor-in-Chief ‘Mails It In’

By ALEX VERA Editor-in-Chief

When I came to the University of Tampa in fall 2007, I was shy, wanting to just fit in. It was a new environment for me — making new friends and juggling both school and work.

Despite what seemed to be a heavy workload, I didn’t want to just sit back. I wanted to participate in co-curricular activities. I had the full intent of joining the yearbook, but chose to join The Minaret instead. I was co-editor of my high school yearbook during my senior year and, from my experience there, developed a passion for design. My participation in yearbook is actually what drove me to applying for the graphic design program at UT. My first day in The Minaret office was really the selling point for me. I remember coming in and seeing a man relaxing, with his legs on the table in the center of the room.

The man at the table greeted me with a confident and humble greeting: “Hi, my name is Charles McKenzie.” It seemed like a stressfree environment and the people were some of the nicest I had met a UT. Since that day, it’s been that way. In my year as Editor, I fully intended to keep it that way.

Having worked with past editors Steve Knauss, Peter Arrabal and Charlie Hambos, I saw the environments change — for better and worse.

I am writing this article as a farewell to my staff, readers, friends and colleagues. If it were not for this group of individuals, I don’t think I would have broken out of my shell and grown into the confident man I am now.

Josh, I’ve only known you for a year, but you’ve been one of the funniest and coolest people I’ve ever met. It’s also nice having another Hispanic in the office to relate to. Keep

Photo courtesy Alex Vera

up with the good work and don’t lose the Yogi Bear accent. I also hope you pursue the Editorin-Chief position after your Asst. Editor position next year.

Cara, I’ll miss your giggles and your infamous saying: “Let’s get this shit done.” In my years at UT, I’ve never met a news editor as driven as you. Despite running into some of the less trendy and shocking stories, you always made journalism fun. I’ll miss our 5 a.m. walks to the garage and I’m sure you’ll miss all the

back-rubs, even though mine were not as good as Josh’s.

“Sports!” Daniel and Kyle, you are two of the most avid sports fans I’ve met and also two of the loudest people I know, but that’s a good thing. It would be a lie if I said I won’t miss your constant gripes and shouted requests for Red Bull or food, but that’s why you have Michael.

Mandy, you have certainly surprised me this year. You have strongly delegated and managed your writers. I hope you are able to reunite with your parents in England sooner rather than later. We’ll definitely need to hang out at Busch Gardens and go to movie screenings from time to time.

Mikey and Richard, I can’t wait to read this magnum opus you are currently working on. Mikey, I’ll miss your laid-back personality.

You’ve definitely impressed me with your various contributions in other organizations on- and off-campus. Richard, keep up the good work and say “hi” to the heroes for me.

Laura and Moriah, thanks for putting up with my lateness when I was submitting my editorials and articles. Laura, I’ll never forget some of the smoke breaks I took with you. I’m also going to apologize for subjecting you to reading some of those infamous and poorly written articles by those who shall remain nameless.

Philippa and John, I want to thank you guys for stepping up this year. I know it was late in the summer when you were notified and you did not really have a grasp of the responsibilities and duties of being a section editor. John, I’ll miss all the DRIVE events I never went to. Maybe one day, I’ll “DRIVE” next to you.

To my adviser, Dr. Dan, thanks for being in the office when we needed you, as well as recruiting more staffers. When I first met you

and heard the words “sexy” and “journalism” come out of your mouth, I knew you were the right fit for The Minaret. I’ll never forget your references to giving our best content “the space it deserves,” as well as the moments you would inhale, sigh and reserve your comments after an “executive decision” was made.

This year, my aspiration was to transform the paper into a more alternative publication, on the basis that it is a weekly publication and a tabloid. You’ve certainly been a driving force behind issue-based content. Thank you, for your hard work and dedication to UT and our staff. If I could buy you a tablet, I would.

To my replacement, Michael Francis Trobiano, next year is certainly going to be innovative and I can’t wait to see what you have in store. You’ve been a kick-a-- asst. Editor-inChief, and I know for a fact that there is no one more awesome than you. I would say “good luck,” but I know you don’t need it.

I hope you don’t have to sacrifice as much sleep as you did this year, but in the end, it was all worth it. I know that, as much as many of us complain, we would never trade these precious moments. (Too corny?). Seriously though, I’ll be in Tampa, so I’ll only be a phone call away, if you need me.

To my professors, thanks for challenging my artistic abilities as well as making me a better person. Thanks to Kendra, Catherine Barnes, Santiago Echeverry, Ina Kaur, Deborah “Debbie” Loran, Jeanne Cameron, Julia Kristmundsdottir and many others.

I will forever keep in mind a saying that my friend Liz introduced in my Beginning Printmaking class: “just be.” I will “just be” who I aspire to be.

Alex Vera can be reached at av@alexvera.org.

Remembering the Last Two Years, Saying Goodbye to UT

By MANDY ERFOURTH Arts + Entertainment Editor

Unlike my fellow graduates I have only been here for two years. Along the way I have met many people that I will never forget and I just want to take some time to remember these friends.

Amanda Beaulieu and I started here together. We went to orientation together and I still remember being so excited about all the possibilities that UT held. Like when I was introduced to the editor-in-chief and assistant editor-in-chief of The Minaret. It was nice to have a friend to enter the new scary world with.

Thank you, Amanda for starting this journey with me and I hope your next two years are great. No matter how busy we’ve been, our friendship has remained intact and I hope it remains that way.

It was nice to have one friend when I started here, but I have made many more along the way, like Alex Vera. I still remember the first day I met you. It was fall semester of my junior year and I walked into the office and you treated me like I was one of the gang. We then had a class together spring semester and that’s where we really became friends. You are one of the people I will remember for years to come and I hope we continue to be friends.

The beginning of this year, I became the editor for arts and entertainment. I still remember the first night. I had no idea what I was doing but I was ready to learn. Josh Napier was also there that night, starting as the assistant news editor and I remember how awkward it was between us with the elephant in the room. I decided to let my guard down and get to know you, and I’m glad I did. We have become such good friends.

We will always have Hollywood when I was locked in the bathroom and you rescued me. If you hadn’t come back, I could have been locked in there all day. So thank you, and remember, forgetfulness is not always a bad thing.

Many other good friends have been made like Daniel Feingold. I still remember when I met you spring semester of last year. My name had been put on your article by accident. I remember you telling me this, and that is how we got introduced. You were as jumpy and neurotic as you are today. What I didn’t know then was, what good friends we were going to become.

This semester we have been constantly in the

Photo courtesy of Mandy Erfourth

Left to right: Dani and Mandy Erfourth. “Dani is more than a second cousin to me, she’s like a sister.” office together. You were always distracting me from my work with Youtube videos, which could tend to get annoying, but you always made me laugh. I hope that just because I am graduating that we wont lose touch, since you do live the closest to me, out of all my friends.

Another new friend I made just this year is Moriah Parrish. I still remember the first day you entered the office. You were not quite sure what you were getting yourself into. And now you have found a whole new family. I was glad we were able to get to know each other a little in Hollywood. We see each other every Tuesday night, but I’m always too busy with my section, while you’re busy with copyediting for us to even get to talk. I want to thank you for all your great restaurant reviews and always getting them in on time. You’ve seen first hand what can happen when articles are not in on time. Whatever position you take on next year, I know you’re going to be great at it.

Moriah is not the only one of my writers that I have become friends with. Rich Solomon is another. We started to become friends before you even started writing reviews for me. I still remember me frantically trying to edit a fiction story and you were in the office and helped me come up with ideas to make it better. You call yourself an a------. But what you really are is a good friend. I find it amazing how you can go from immature boy to intellectual adult in two seconds flat.

Cara Fetzer, what can I say? This year has gone by so fast. We didn’t get much of a chance to hang out, because we were both so busy, but we did manage to get our Gossip Girl talks in. I wish you the best of luck, wherever you go.

Zoe LeCain, I wish we had more time together. The senior party was just not enough.

We need to go out some time. Maybe you will prove me wrong, that I can have fun in clubs other than in England. I think you are the girl for the job. I can’t believe we are almost done.

Neither one of us knows what is next, but I know wherever we go, we will always be friends.

Abby Sanford, we never really got to know each other that well. Tuesday nights were always so crazy we never got to talk about much more than photography. But you always came through with the pictures and I would never have been able to do my section without you; so, thank you. We did get to have some fun together in Phoenix and Hollywood though.

I’m glad we got what little time together that we did.

Laura Theobald, I want to thank you for all those articles you edited late on Tuesday nights. I know some of them weren’t the easiest to read, but you did. How you could read all those articles with the chaos and noise going on around you I will never know.

Mikey Rumore, thank you for all your help with the arts and entertainment section. If it wasn’t for The Minaret, we might not have seen

each other at all this semester. Good luck next year as Editor-in-Chief of Quilt. Wish I could be around to watch Quilt grow, but I guess I will have to just settle with you telling me about it.

Mike Trobiano, you passed the arts and entertainment section down to me and I am very grateful for that. I will always remember the last two years working with you. I don’t think I will ever know how we managed these late nights.

Good luck next year, when you take over the editor-in-chief position. I know you’ll do great.

Dan Reimold, I loved reminiscing about the TV shows that we grew up with. Being older than most of the students was hard some of the time, but you made it easier, because I always new I could rely on you not making me feel so old.

I want to thank Gina Lineberger and Erica Dawson in helping through this senior year.

This was the hardest year of my life, and if it wasn’t for the support and encouragement of you both, I would never have been able to get through it.

My time here at The Minaret and UT is over, but I will never forget the friends I have made here and everything I have learned along the way.

Mandy Erfourth can be reached at mandy.tt.carr@gmail.com.

Photo courtesy of Mandy Erfourth

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News + Features Editor Writes Her Last Beat

By CARA FETZER

News + Features Editor

“So ... where do you want to go?

Florida?”

“Yeah. I think I could do Florida.”

And that’s the story of how I ended up here.

I started my college career at some no-name school (Point Park University) in Pittsburgh. Why did I choose to go to college in Pittsburgh? God only knows.

But I am a firm believer in everything happening for a reason, so I figure there must have been some reason why I went there. On my first day of college, I met the Harry to my Lloyd: Kristi Marsili. Because of our love of spontaneity and lack of commitment, we decided on a whim to transfer to the University of Tampa.

During my first semester at UT, I was, by default, put into journalism I. After my first class, I tried to rearrange my schedule so that I could swap it out for another class that had fewer homework assignments.

Luckily, that didn’t happen. After a couple of weeks, I fell in love. For that, I would like to thank my professor, Joe Humphrey, for showing me how amazing journalism is. After declaring journalism as my minor, I started writing for The Minaret. When they asked me what I wanted to write, I requested my favorite section of the newspaper: the police beat. A year later, I stumbled into the position of news and features editor. Although that’s my official title, I am somehow still known as “the girl who writes the police beat.”

Now, I adore those who write their farewell articles in the “Oscars-acceptancespeech style,” I cannot bring myself to do that. I prefer to write mine in “Police-Beatstyle.” So, for the last time...

From the Aug. 29, 2010-April 24, 2011 reports.

Gossip Girl At 6:30 a.m. on Wed., Alex Vera and I left the office. Here’s to the Tuesdays we

worked until sunrise, wrote an unacceptable amount of pun-filled titles and nitpicked every “orphan” and “widow.” You have been an amazing Editor-in-Chief, and I can’t imagine working under anyone as easy as you ... to get along with. I can’t wait to see where you’re at in ten years.

Xoxo, Gossip Girl.

“MICHAEL! MICHAELLLLL!” On Aug. 30, Michael Trobiano scared the s--- out of me. But since then, you have been such a great help to me, and I know you’ll do amazing on top next year. But if I look online and see that you’ve turned the news and features section into a fashion section, I will kick you in your sweet little tight pants. Thanks again for letting me name that article “...Beats Off at UT.” I’ll never forget you for that. And know that any time I hear Katy Perry, I’ll think of you.

“Joshhhhhh!”

On Aug. 31, Josh Napier and I met each other. From the get-go, I knew right away that we would get along well, and also disagree well. I don’t think there has ever been anyone outside my immediate family that I fought and made up with as much as you, and I mean that in the most endearing way possible. But I wouldn’t trade our brother-sister, Sonny-Cher, Queen-servant (just kidding) relationship for anything.

Good luck next year, big shot. I know you’ll do alright under Mike.

Foot Gloves On Mar. 3 at 10 a.m., Abby Sanford and I sat next to each other on a plane. At approximately 10:15 a.m., I realized how alike we were. I’ll always cherish our late night talks, drinking at inappropriate times, K-F-M games, inside jokes and ESP. Thank God you came on the trip to LA. I don’t know what I would have done without you.

Oh, and I almost forgot! Thank you for all the photos.

Conan the Barbarian: Daniel Feingold From Aug. 29 to April 24, Feingold

yelled and complained about completely irrelevant things. Then he told us for the hundredth time that he loved Conan O’Brien. I’ll forever miss hitting your hand away from your beautiful face every Tuesday.

“Come onnn bro!”

At 2 a.m. on April 5, I left the office at record time because of Kyle Bennett’s amazing layout skills. I’m going to miss that voice of yours that is about ten times too loud for your own good. Maybe if I listen closely on a Tuesday night, I might be able to hear its echo. By the way, you still owe me eight beers.

The Mother of the Group From 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., Mandy Erfourth talked about her cats. I’ll miss you and our TV show talks every week. See you at your house in London!

Mr. Politics: Mikey Rumore On Nov. 2, you sent me your first article. Approximately 10 minutes later, I fell in love with your writing, mainly for the fact that I barely have to edit it. I look forward to your political column in The New York Times.

Fashion Commentary Philippa Hatendi, you are the only person who could pull off your outfits and make them look amazing. I will forever envy you for that.

Dr. John Jacobs: On April 26, I submit my last request to you: Please continue to write about real issues, like bros, staying out of jail and how UT is like the mafia. Those are the issues that matter. I can’t wait for your special on Comedy Central.

“Do we have everything from news?”

From 6 p.m. until 2 a.m. on Tues., every week, Laura Theobald and Moriah Parrish make sense of every single articles. Thank you both for being patient with Josh and I for our never-failing, late articles.

“Give It the Space It Deserves” On Sept. 6, I first heard those angelic

words. Dan Reimold, Ph.D. Professor Reimold. Dr. Dan. Doctor. Dan. Whoever you are, thank you for teaching me how to take advantage of white space and how to make the layout “look sexy.” You were such an amazing mentor this past year.

Your love for journalism has inspired me from day one. Thank you especially for your goofy sense of humor and ridiculous whistling ability that helped keep the office alive into those wee hours of the night. Go Philly!

Reports compiled by Cara Fetzer.

Screw it! Here comes the Oscar Speech. I would also like to thank all of the professors I’ve had here at UT, and a couple in particular who have made a special impact on my college career: John Capouya and Gracieli Scremin. Professor Capouya, thank you for helping me grow as a writer and teaching me to constantly challenge myself.

To my advertising mentor, professor Scremin, thank you for teaching me these past two semesters to constantly dig for creativity and find that perfect lifechanging campaign idea.

You both have helped me develop in my two favorite subjects.

To my family: Thank you Mom and Dad, and brothers and sisters for always being there for me and supporting me in everything that I do. I couldn’t have made it through college without the seven of you.

I knew this day would come, but I didn’t think it would come this fast. Working for The Minaret has been one of the best experiences of my life. I have never had such a passionate love-hate relationship as I’ve had with you. But you’ve taught me so much that I will take with me long after my college life.

Great luck to all the new Minaret staffers next year! And get ready, your Tuesdays will never be the same again.

Cara Fetzer can be reached at cmfetzer@spartans.ut.edu.

Avid Columnist Reflects on Journalistic Contributions

By NICOLE ROBINSON Commentary Columnist

When I first feebly poked my head into the office, self conscious, yet lit afire with an idea I felt I had to share, there was no way I could have known where it would take me. In my time here, I have met the President of Liberia, thanks to John West, the President of the United States, thanks to Bob Ruday and I have been able to interview Pulitzer Prize winning columnist, Leonard Pitts of the Miami Herald. I can say with complete confidence that without

Photo courtesy Phlippa Hatendi

The Minaret and UT, this would not have been possible. The opportunity to write and work with such an eclectic group of people and learn so much has been life-changing.

I’ve learned so much in my time here at The Minaret. I remember my first article being an impassioned plea to not use racial slurs in decent conversation and insisting that it end a sarcastic “Happy Black History month.” I remember almost every subsequent article being about African American and social affairs and winning my position as the “Black Pride” columnist.

But that’s not all I’ve been about.

Through my writing here, I’ve been able to bring up a number of social and political issues, including equality in the modernday education system, feminism, John McCain, Glenn Beck and, of course, Barack Obama. I also had my first wacky encounter with the Tea Party writing for The Minaret which I daresay was also part of my growth here.

This office has been a source of many warm and trying memories. Receiving critical and even hateful emails and comments hurt a little at first, but as my skin got tougher, the taunts only invigorated me to continue writing on the controversial issues. Sometimes the candid comments (including one about how whites should go to separate schools) reminded me of why discussing these issues are important.

I came here unsure of what my future would hold. Maybe I would write a few articles and leave. Having worked in

news, arts and entertainment and a full time columnist for commentary (and putting a few grey hairs on the heads of administration) I know that The Minaret held another destiny for me.

In a world where newspapers have steadily been diminishing, I have been blessed with the ability to write weekly and to see the product and hold it in my hands in print. For this I will always be grateful to The Minaret, as well as the people who I have worked with for these three years.

I apologize to the copyeditors who had to fathom a way to trim down my bountiful run-on sentences. To Derrick Austin and Phillippa Hatendi, for bearing with me through deadlines and edits. Both of them had calm and cool natures that were directly in contrast with my extroverted nature. I will never forget you two and how you both have helped me as a writer and as a person.To the many people who came up to me to talk about my articles and to bug me when I did not write: you have a place in my heart.

To professor Beckman who let me use his books, I thank you. I have cherished every moment here, because I have been able to share my passion for social justice and general list of grievances that have lead not only discussion but actual change.

Not only have I written for The Minaret but the joyous smile I had on my face on the night that Barack Obama was elected president, thus changing American history, was captured on the front page. I thank Julissa Veloz for being the subject of my first front page story.

This journey has been filled with accomplishments and one happy moment after another.

From freeloading off of SG food with the other writers, to running off to who knows where trying to get a quote for a story, I now have zero problem approaching people for information. The only thing I wish I could change is — write the stories I didn’t get to write.To the three faculty advisors and my journalism professors, your lessons have been great.

I know that the world of journalism is at a crossroads right now. I hope with all my heart that I may one day be able to return to this high pace, yet ever rewarding bubble I have lived in with these wonderful individuals someday in the future. My life and philosophy are richer for it.

The Minaret has helped me grow, laugh, run, dodge ceiling tiles and become a more balanced individual. and as I sit here on my last night, surrounded by so many faces that have forever changed my life I cant help but cherish the memories.

The ceiling tiles have given way with a flow of water from the third floor and I cant think of a better way to leave this quirky and crazy place surrounded by friends and mahem. I love The Minaret and I will never forget you.

Looking at myself now and who I was before, it is reassuring to realize that I have found something here that will forever be dear to me and no one can ever take away from me: my voice. p.s. Happy Black History Month!

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True Education of Other Cultures Should Begin at Home

By CAMILLA CHEBET

Columnist

The 22nd Universal Declaration of Human Rights states, “The society in which you live should help you to develop and to make the most of all the advantages (culture, work, social welfare) which are offered to you and to all the men and women in your country.”

In every society, there are sets of values and goals that differentiate it from any other. This is culture. Culture is important to individuals as a definition of who they are and a way to connect to their communities. People value culture and believe it deserves the respect of others.

The United Nations Declaration realizes that and affirms it in the above right.

The United States of America is described as the “melting pot,” meaning that US is multicultural. The definition of “multiculturalism,” according to the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, is a political thought about ways to respond to cultural and religious diversity.

It is saddening that some have defiled multiculturalism by choosing to demean cultures they are uninformed about or that are different from their own. Americans do this in various ways.

Commercials, music videos and other media are filed with instances of stereotypes being used to attract people of a certain cultures. The problem with these stereotypes is that they are based on a notion of what their culture is about and who people are.

In a lecture about simplifying people

to a “single story,” titled, The Danger of A Single Story, Chimamanda Adichie defines a single story as “ …showing a people as one thing over a period of time, resulting in them becoming that one thing.” She goes on to define the loss of dignity caused by stereotypes: “A single story leads to stereotypes and the problem with stereotypes is not that they are untrue, but that they are incomplete. Stereotypes lead to prejudices, which rob people of their dignity.”

The more we reduce people to a single story, the more we are demeaning their cultures. The video Kumbaya, by Peace

Man (Sir Ivan) illustrates how Americans mock cultures they do not know. In the video, he presents Africans as people who fight aimlessly and need him to bring peace to them (which is why he calls himself “Peace Man”).

Sir Ivan did not get to understand why Africans are fighting in Africa. In the video, he does not explain a reason for their fighting, instead he shifts from a fighting scene to his appearance, which suddenly stops their fighting. He illustrates his ignorant view of bringing peace through lyrics like “Give them peace, my Lord,” implying that the people do not know of

Photo courtesy of Lionel Noah

Campus organizations like the African Students Association (featured above), Hola, and International Students Organization give American students the chance to learn directly from other students.

or have peace. Aspects of different cultures are assimilated in the American culture.

For example, the dream catcher from Native Americans, beaded jewelry from all over the world, drums and other instruments from Africa and saris and the Indian Buddha statue, amongst many other things that are sold and bought daily.

The problem is most people do not know the history behind some of these things. People think things are cool or look interesting and so they buy them for their aesthetic value.

People may have knowledge about the religious significance of the Buddha or dream catchers, but this knowledge is incomplete. When it comes to things such as jewelry, clothing, and instruments, little is known about their significance or the situations where they are used.

During the presentation on African drums and chorus by a MUS192 class at UT, there was no mention of the history of the drums and choruses, their origin, or who plays them or during what occasions.

I believe that though the presentation was entertaining for the crowd, it held no educational value. The only message I left with was how rhythmic and fun African drums are.

In a casual conversation with a student in the class, I discovered that they had forgotten the historical significance of the drums and choruses that they had been taught. This was disappointing, since the drums have a lot of significance, as many other cultural artifacts from any culture do. As a person from a different culture, I believe that if Americans truly do want to practice multiculturalism, they should truly learn about the great values cultures have to teach.

Camilla Chebet can be reached at cchebet@spartans.ut.edu.

Plant Hall vs Sykes: Making Choices For Fall Classes

By GREGORY J. PALADINO Commentary Contributor

Students try to choose classes at convenient times with solid professors when registering. However, the classroom seems to be an underrated factor.

The two main class buildings on campus are the John H. Sykes College of Business and Plant Hall.

While both buildings have their pros and cons, students are often restricted to having a majority of their classes in one building or the other, depending to their major.

Sykes College of Business is, obviously, generally used by business majors, while Plant Hall provides a home for the remaining scrubs who went against the grain and chose to major in a different field (myself included).

Each building has it pros and cons. For instance, class in Plant Hall is notorious for being dreadful during this time of year.

As the temperature rises, the ancient air conditioners often fail to keep the pace. Coupled with small, overcrowded classrooms, students may find themselves battling with body heat to remain focused.

On the other hand, business students may not have much to envy.

While being in the more modern building has its perks, its arctic climate is far from desirable. Business majors will often be found bundled in hoodies during the month of May in attempt to counter

the frigid climate of Sykes, despite the 90 degree weather outside.

Aside from temperatures, though, each building has its distinguishing features.

While Sykes boasts its beautiful architecture and modern technology, Plant is known for its stench.

The smell of Plant Hall is difficult to capture in words. My initial description would be a cross between mold, urine and asbestos.

Fortunately, I have grown accustomed to the smell, as I am in the building nearly every day. For a fresh perspective, marketing major Eric Zeltner offered his opinion: “When walking into Plant hall, I close my eyes and take a minute to thank the Lord that I am a business major.

The smell makes me wonder if someone hid a piece of moldy cheese in the floorboards while building it.

If I know I’m going to Plant Hall, I make sure to bring a stick of deodorant and cologne to prepare myself for the stink.”

While Sykes classrooms contain the latest amenities, including stadiumstyle seating and whiteboards, Plant offers folding mini desks and old school blackboards with chalk.

While it may seem like Sykes has the upper hand, Plant resembles an historic learning environment. Not many are fortunate enough to study in a building that still has cobwebs from the 19th century.

On a serious note, Plant hall may not be as appealing as Sykes, but its historical

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The John Sykes Building and Plant Hall are two of the places where students have most of their classes, so take time to pick which building you would be most comfortable learning in.

significance does provide it with some intrigue: the minarets of Plant Hall are the icon of the school itself.

Moral of the story, you might want to review your schedule for next semester.

Look for the JS and PH acronyms and act according to the best learning environment for you.

Gregory J. Paladino can be reached at gpaladino@spartans.ut.edu.

14 APRIL 28 2011 | THE MINARET

COMMENTARY

The Impracticality of Eight Hours a Night During Finals

By ALYSIA SAWCHYN Columnist

It’s almost the end of the semester, and I slept for 12 hours last night.

Granted, it was a holiday weekend, but I was nonetheless impressed, and somewhat ecstatic, with the amount of sleep I got. I felt rested and awake.

During the weeks before and during midterms and finals, I usually get between four and a half to six (if I’m lucky) hours of sleep a night.

Those are generally extremely unpleasant weeks; I’m forgetful, cranky and stressed out.

What’s frustrating is that I don’t even produce good work or retain information once I pass a certain point — the quality and my concentration decreases the later (or earlier) it gets.

I’m certain that I am not the only college student suffering from sleep deprivation during exams, or (let’s be honest) at any time. I know that I should sleep more (common sense says so), but it doesn’t seem possible.

How much does my body really hate me during finals week?

The National Sleep Foundation (a nonprofit organization) states on its website, “The first thing that experts will tell you about sleep is that there is no ‘magic number.’”

Apparently, sleep requirements vary, not only in terms of age and gender, but also from person to person.

The site goes on to explain things like “basal sleep need,” “sleep debt” and “circadian dips.” Basal sleep need is defined as, “The amount of sleep our bodies need on

a regular basis for optimal performance.”

Which, in my case, is definitely more than four and a half. Guess I’m not performing optimally during exams.

“Sleep debt” the website defines as, “...the accumulated sleep that is lost due to poor sleep habits, sickness ... or other causes,” (e.g. projects, portfolios, essays, presentations and exams).

Unfortunately, your sleep debt doesn’t get any smaller until you get more sleep than you “need.” Even though you may have technically gotten enough sleep, you can still feel tired because you have sleep debt.

That sounds familiar.

“Circadian dips” are the times during the day when the human body is biologically hardwired for sleepiness, like at night, or in the afternoon. If you have sleep debt, this is when you start to drag. (Sorry, two and four o’clock classes!)

So, even after the hellish weeks are over, I’m still carrying around the painful ramifications of them. That’s an unpleasant thought. It seems that my body hates me a lot during the aforementioned weeks and then holds a grudge.

A long, long grudge.

The National Sleep Foundation also lists some “coping” techniques (a sort of wilting olive branch, if you will) to help people sleep better at night and reduce daytime sleepiness. Unfortunately, some of them are almost as impractical as sleeping eight hours a night during finals week.

Their suggestions include: don’t smoke, don’t exercise right before bed and don’t drink caffeine. But my three favorites are “establish a regular, relaxing bedtime routine, such as taking a bath or listening

to music,” “use your bedroom only for sleep and sex” and “avoid alcohol close to bedtime.”

Clearly, researchers at the National Sleep Foundation have forgotten what it’s like to be in college, specifically what it’s like living in a dorm. Listening to music is feasible, but taking a bath on campus?

Even if you could ... I wouldn’t.

Now that I’ve looked up all sorts of fun facts about things that I should be doing and either can’t, or won’t, I’ve got a plan of action, or a sort of set of guidelines. Well, really I’ve only got two of them.

Only stay up past midnight if you’re working on a paper or studying — no clicking around on Facebook or Icanhascheezburger.

Once finals week is over, sleep for 12 hours a night for the next month. No, make that two months. I’ve got sleep debt to work off.

Let’s see how well the first bit works for me for the next two weeks and if my body will forgive me in a few months.

Hooray for finals!

Alysia Sawchyn can be reached at asawchyn@spartans.ut.edu.

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COMMENTARY

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‘Shots’ of Some Drinking Reforms Are a Necessity

By ALEX CARABALLO Columnist

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Our views on manliness are often associated with the ability to attract females. It has been said that Malaysia’s distaste for effeminism in it’s youth goes against the UN Declaration of Human Rights.

Malaysia Knows Straight Guys Don’t Have it Easy

By RICHARD SOLOMON Columnist

Terengganu, a state in northeastern Malaysia, is attracting the eye of civil rights groups after its controversial announcement of a new boot camp.

This is not a military camp, but one for schoolboys with “effeminate tendencies.”

The camp lasts four days and includes religious lectures and physical training.

At first, I was concerned that Malaysia was raising an army of sashaying young men, but upon closer examination it turns out that the boot camp is there to stamp out effeminate tendencies from schoolboys.

Can I just be the first to say that we need one of these here in Florida?

As a straight, white male living in a southern state, I often feel limited regarding places I can go.

Only 96 percent of the stores, businesses, restaurants and community centers are designed to support me and it’s a relief knowing there’s one more location on the planet intended specifically to make guys more heterosexual.

Actually, I wish I had had one of these boot camps growing up. I don’t know what “effeminate tendencies” entail, but I’m all about being taught how to be manlier.

I once wore a pink t-shirt in eighth grade. I mean, it was for breast cancer awareness, and nobody said anything negative to me and it was for a good cause, but the very act of wearing pink has caused me sexual confusion.

Because, it’s pink.

Homosexuality is illegal in Malaysia. But Malaysia isn’t like America; it’s not going to just punish criminal activity the way we do.

No, it’s about fixing the problem at the source. So Terengganu is going to target these kids while they’re still in their developmental years, before they even have a chance to know what sex is.

Which makes sense. After all, if I were a 13-year-old with “effeminate tendencies,” I know I’d like to be pulled out of school, sent to a boot camp with a bunch of other boys and forced to do physical activities with them. This would absolutely make me not a homosexual.

We’d be all sweaty together, working out and eating together, spending all four days with

For the past two years, I have been going to Puerto Rico for vacation, and it is always an interesting experience. Unlike Florida, I can go into any bar and order a beer. Nobody thinks twice about it.

Puerto Rico is one of the only American Territories where the drinking age is 18.

Many western European countries have drinking ages of 16 or 18, and the laws are very lax. The United States has one of the highest drinking ages in the world.

In 1984, the National Minimum Drinking Age Act was signed into law. With it came a unified drinking age of 21. Prior to the passage of this law, the drinking age was selected by each individual state; often it was 18-years-old.

While the law did not set an exact limit, it provided an incentive to states by threatening to withdraw ten percent of federal highway funding if the drinking age was not raised.

At the time, it was thought of as an effective tool to combat drunk driving and excessive alcohol consumption in teens.

What time has shown is that it has been an unmitigated failure in both its goals and results.

As the country with the highest drinking age in the developed world, we are still among the worst in terms of teenage deaths due to alcohol consumption. Higher drinking ages don’t solve the problem; they merely sweep it under the rug.

Instead of older teens consuming alcohol in bars or in other controlled settings, they are often consuming alcohol in an unsafe

and uncontrolled manner. Instead of drinking at the club, students often chug massive amounts of liquor before leaving home to stay buzzed all night. If there was more transparency, and underage drinking was brought back into bars and restaurants, instead of dorm rooms, there would probably be less binge drinking.

Teens would be exposed to alcohol at an earlier age, allowing them to gain experience and make better informed decisions when they are away at college or on their own.

It’s not just students like me who are clamoring for a reform of our drinking laws. College presidents are also on the bandwagon.

In July of 2008, a letter signed by 135 college presidents, the Amethyst Initiative, pushed for a reform of the nation’s drinking laws, and was sent to Congress.

The presidents realized that current laws encourage binge drinking in underage adults. The letter also raises the question of fairness. “Underage” adults can enlist in the military, sign contracts, vote and serve on juries, but cannot legally have a beer.

It makes no sense and it creates two classes of citizens.

There is a clear need for reform, and as the calls for change become louder, they will be harder to ignore.

If there was a reform of current laws, I believe that maybe the Tampa police department would be more zealous in protecting students around campus rather than busting them for underage drinking at a club.

Alex Caraballo can be reached at acaraballo21@gmail.com.

each other, sleeping together in a dark room at night. I’d leave there such a man.

Maybe I did have something like this in high school, actually. That sounds a lot like how my cross-country team would train together during the summer.

And what guy out there couldn’t use some lessons in masculinity?

Young men shouldn’t be allowed to “develop feminine traits” at all. We can’t have young boys pursuing the arts and cooking — or whatever a feminine trait is (liking the show Glee?)

But still, they’ve got a good idea. Some uppity reader might argue that if we stopped our kids from pursuing the arts, we wouldn’t have people like Al Pacino, who acted a lot in his teenage years.

Without men cooking we wouldn’t have Emeril Lagasse, Wolfgang Puck or Gordon Ramsey. That same uppity reader would point out how kilts originated in the Scottish Highlands and were being worn by the military with great pride.

Growing up, my middle school had P.E. once every day.

We should have gotten rid of the once-amonth art class my school made optional and had more P.E., but, no.

We had to have that optional class once every 30 days. Do you see how prejudiced Samantha Battersby/The Minaret people are against supplying opportunities for Underage drinking is a prominent problem in today’s society. Though it is a pressing issue, sometimes stereotypical straight males?

Sometimes I get frustrated by all the focus on drinking undermines other issues like campus safety that deserve attention. pressures that come with being heterosexual.

I could unwind and play a video game, but with games like Dragon Age or The Sims, which allow players to play a homosexual character, there is no safe haven. That means only a significant majority of R-rated games are tailored toward me. That’s barely a lot!

Now that I’m thinking about it, maybe Neil Patrick Harris went to one of these boot camps.

I heard he’s gay, but he plays a straight guy on How I Met Your Mother. It must have been the boot camp that did that.

His character Barney Stinson is much more adjusted than he would be in real life. Malaysia has the right idea.Their boot camp can’t be anything but successful.

I can’t see a single flaw in the system. I’m going to go out, get me a wife, have a bunch of children and then send all of the boys off to this boot camp. Because four days in Malaysia will ensure they don’t form “feminine traits that could hamper their future.”

Thanks, Malaysia.

Richard Solomon can be reached at richard. solomon@spartans.ut.edu.

16 APRIL 28 2011 | THE MINARET

COMMENTARY

Classified History of Guantanamo Bay Revealed

By MIKEY RUMORE

Commentary Contributor

More than 700 classified documents made available to The New York Times, and shared with NPR and UK’s The Guardian, chronicle the inner workings of the Guantánamo Bay prison since its creation in 2002 following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

Dubbed “The Guantánamo Files” by The New York Times, the documents were obtained by the whistleblower group WikiLeaks, though The Times received the documents from another source.

The documents provide insight into each of the prison’s 770 detainees since 2002.

600 of the 779 detainees have since been released or transferred. One hundred and seventy-two remain at the prison — most of whom are classified as “high risk.”

Among the revelations are profiles of innocent prisoners — including children, elderly and mentally ill — who were detained and interrogated for years. The United States held some with dubious evidence; others in the hopes of extracting information. The Guardian outlined the story of an 89-year-old Afghan man held at the prison over “suspicious phone numbers,” despite suffering from dementia.

The White House denounced the leaks, as well as the The New York Times for publishing the information. White House spokesman John Carney said, “The release of classified information we condemn in the strongest possible terms, and we think it’s unfortunate that The New York Times and other news organizations have made the decision to publish numerous documents illegally.” President Obama made it a goal, early in his presidency, to close the prison by 2010. However, political and logistical difficulties regarding trial and/or release of the remaining 172 detainees derailed the

effort, with Obama resuming Guantánamo military trials in April. Despite the setback, the White House maintains its intention to close the prison eventually.

The leaks come on the heels of controversy over the treatment of Bradley Manning, the 23-year-old intelligence analyst suspected of supplying classified documents to WikiLeaks.

Manning was recently transferred from maximum-security detention to mediumsecurity. A Los Angeles Times editorial

by Michael McHough suggested that media criticism over Manning’s treatment in custody played a part in the move.

Manning had been confined to his cell for 23-hours a day while being denied sheets and exercise. He was also prohibited from sleeping between 5:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., and forced to sit up or stand if he violated the rule.

President Obama firmly stated that Manning “broke the law” at an April 22 fundraiser in San Francisco. Interestingly, the person questioning the president over Manning’s treatment drew a comparison between Manning and Daniel Ellsberg, the leaker of the Pentagon Papers during the Vietnam War. Though Obama denied the comparison, there is a similarity, especially in regard to the White House’s disappointment toward the New York Times for publishing the leaks. In response to the Pentagon Papers, however, the Supreme Court established the press’ right to publish classified documents.

Regardless, the continuation of the Guantánamo Bay prison and the treatment of Manning may feel like a stake in the heart for some of the President’s supporters, who hoped for a swift reversal of Bush-era detainment policy.

Mikey Rumore can be reached at mikeyangelorumore@gmail.com.

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Some students often think that it will be beneficial to them to discard the long term relationships they have in favor of summer flings. This decision should not be made lightly.

Summer Lovin’ Can Take a Sour Turn If Done Unwisely

By HANNAH WEBSTER Love and Sex Columnist

The stress of finals combined with wondering what the hell you’re going to do with all the crap shoved under your eighteen-foot tall bed is probably starting to take its toll.

On top of all that stuff, it is only a matter of time before you are hit with an end-ofeighth-grade moment and start getting emotional about leaving the place you’ve called “home” for the last year.

You more than likely have some friends transferring, graduating and/or failing out, or you’re starting to realize you have to say goodbye to your brand new “bestie.” Or maybe you’ve just developed an unusual attachment to your favorite tanning chair at the pool.

If you’re reading this and these feelings make you think of someone who is “more than a friend,” or who your relationship with is more serious than the one you have with your favorite downtown restaurant, you are probably in an entirely different and more difficult situation.

Summer spurs a common urge to be single. In fact, the amount of girls I hear whining about wanting out of their relationships because summer is about “having fun,” getting drunk and seeing a bunch of guys is ridiculous. And guys make the idea of being “tied down” while girls prance around them in bikinis seem like a form of purgatory.

Okay, maybe I’m being a little hyperbolic. But think about it, there must be at least one summer (if not many summers) you thought could have been made better if the only person you were worrying about was yourself. This probably seemed like a big deal in high school — until you got to college and realized the same problem existed with a few added issues.

If you have been lucky enough to meet someone here and make them your “schnookims,” chances are they are probably not from your hometown. As the summer edges closer and closer, the separation looming ahead is probably not something you considered when going for someone from halfway across the country — or world.

Why would you? “Lives within a 20

mile radius” is not on the top of most college student’s list of desirable traits in a partner.

If the phrase “long-distance relationship” makes you want to throw up on your sneakers, you might be questioning if the love that you have found at school is more like a summer-camp romance or something worth carrying over the break and continuing in the fall.

It’s not uncommon for people to consider their college boyfriend or girlfriend as just that — a school romance or a distraction before they go back to “real life.”

There might be an ex-boyfriend you want to get back together with. Or maybe a girl from your tenth grade homeroom you thought was hot has been texting you. Or maybe you just want to sleep with as many people as possible.

But keep in mind that you moved away for a reason. The new life you are building is in fact “real life” and the beginning of your future — not just a hiatus from “home life.” Though being home is comfortable and easy, you need to venture from the nest eventually (your parents are counting down the days). It took me a long time to realize that I can let myself be content here.

Every time I felt myself slipping into comfort, I felt like I was cheating on my hometown. But for the next three years, I’ll be spending the majority of my time here.

And if I have the opportunity to be happy where I live, I’m going to take it; and that includes being happy with someone else.

So, when imagining how amazing it could be to meet a random guy at a club back home and have a clumsy one night stand, take a moment to ponder if throwing yourself into single-dom is really what you want.

Sure, it might mean a little less stress during the break, but often something you have put your heart into is worth the extra effort. And after all, four months might sound like an eternity, but we all know how fast summers come and go.

If you do make the decision to end an otherwise successful relationship, whatever happens at home between the time you arrive and leave again has a good chance of ending badly. Keep in mind that your “strictly for school boy-toy” might not want you back after you spend the summer without him.

Have a fantastic break, everybody!

Good luck with whatever summer lovin’ you might be engaging in.

Hannah Webster can be reached at hannahkarine31@gmail.com.

THE MINARET | APRIL 28 2011

Sports

17

Looking Back at Callaway’s Career as a Spartan Point guard leaves with name all over basketball program’s record book

By MILES PARKS Sports Writer

Three years ago, he was a freshman point guard under heavy fire. The University of Tampa was coming down hard on him, and his parents were pushing him to transfer.

At the time, Rashad Callaway was accused of sexual misconduct and facing expulsion from the school. Both he and the female involved in the incident were intoxicated, according to past coverage in The Minaret. The woman told her side of the story in a letter to the editor soon after she attempted to push the case into the legal system.

Legally, all charges were dropped.

Callaway, along with his coaches, still preach his innocence. But the school proceeded to take conduct actions.

Michael Gilmer, judicial coordinator in the UT Office of Student Conduct, said the policy for sexual misconduct has changed a lot over the past few years.

Due to the fact that the Conduct Board is not a legal entity — it is an “internal educational” extension of the university — it is under a completely different set of guidelines when it comes to the hearing process.

“The legal process deals with evidence in a ‘proof beyond reasonable doubt’ fashion,” Gilmer said. “We act after a preponderance of information and determination of responsibility being more likely than not. The goal of the conduct process is to educate students and keep the campus as safe a place as possible.”

Callaway was found guilty by the school of sexual misconduct. He appealed his sanctions of expulsion, resulting in a lessening of the punishment. He was suspended from housing until the following fall semester.

It’s now three years later and Callaway, 21, is a week away from graduating.

“All in all, the experience was just humbling,” he said. “It just lets you know that stuff like this in life can happen. I’m glad that I’ve stayed here for another three years and that I faced everything that happened my freshman year.”

Three years later, he has put his name in the Spartan record books. Callaway has become the face of UT basketball, leading

the team in scoring each of the past three seasons. The point guard finished his career fifth on UT’s alltime scoring list, second in threepointers and second in assists.

Overalll, Callaway will walk away from UT in the top 10 of 17 career record categories.

A native of Bayonne, N.J., Callaway has a large family and a unique background. He was raised with seven brothers and sisters, five of which still lived in the house while Callaway grew up. His parents were both athletes; his mother ran track and his father played basketball.

Callaway said his dad worked on ballhandling skills with his sons a lot because he was never good with the dribble. He had a great shot, though.

Bayonne is a middle class suburb that exposed Callaway to many races and lifestyles, especially since his dad grew up just north of where they lived, in a much poorer community.

During his senior year at Bayonne High School, his family suffered a great loss.

Callaway’s older brother, Al-Jabbar, died at 32 due to what the family thinks were complications from his epilepsy.

Callaway said his brother had become very devoted to his

Christian faith, and it began to clash with his daily reliance on medicine.

“He got very into God and started asking questions like ‘Why do I gotta keep taking these pills?’ Callaway said.

“We think he got to the point where he was just like ‘I’m not gonna take these pills and whatever happens happens,’ and he left it in God’s hands.”

Callaway said that when AlJabbar passed, a full bottle of pills was found in his residence, although the prescription had been filled more than two weeks before.

Callaway and his family are Christian.

He said he prays before he goes to sleep every night.

Talking to Callaway is an interesting experience.

He can recite UT’s basketball record for each of the past four years as well as his own stats for any year in his career. He’s held a BC average during his time at UT, but proudly states he earned a 3.25 GPA last semester. He sports a goatee and stands 5 feet 9 inches tall. He’s likable.

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Schmidt and Callaway are an odd pair.

During games, Schmidt could be seen yelling and cursing in Callaway’s direction after a missed pass or poorly thought-out shot attempt. Callaway is a competitor, but during games, he isn’t the most considerate listener.

But off the court, they sing nothing but the highest praises for one another.

Callaway talks of how Schmidt’s family has been like a second family to him, while Schmidt says Callaway has been a pleasure to work with.

“He’s just so smart,” said Schmidt.

“And he can shoot it and he can pass it. He handles the ball. He can do things that are hard to teach as a coach.”

Callaway led the Spartans to a 227 record this season, falling just short of his second NCAA Tournament bid. He averaged a team-best 19.1 points per game to go along with four rebounds per game and a total of 166 assists for the season; Callaway’s assist total was over 100 more than anyone elses on the team. He was named to the All-SSC team for the fourth consecutive year and was a Division II bulletin All-American honorable mention for the second consecutive year, all numbers and accolades that might be telling of a bright future for the 21-year-old.

“Everyone looks up to him,” Schmidt said. “Even though a lot of times, he’s the smallest guy on the floor, he’s the biggest guy before the game’s over because of the way he commands the game.”

Callaway has three pro showcases scheduled, but also is looking into agents and other opportunities.

He says in 10 years, he hopes to be playing professionally as well as having a family. He wants to live in Florida, but visit New Jersey a lot.

Assistant coach Justin Pecka, who has been Callaway’s coach for two seasons, said he has never seen anyone as competitive and confident in his abilities as Callaway. And Schmidt said he has never seen anyone with such a broad knowledge of the game.

“Our new point guard coming in is going to have some big shoes to fill,” Pecka said. “That’s for sure.”

Miles Parks can be reached at mparks@ spartans.ut.edu.

18 APRIL 28 2011 | THE MINARET

SPORTS

Long-time Tampa Bay All-Star Joins Forces With Rival Former Rays’ player Carl Crawford doesn’t deserve to be booed at the Trop

By JOE BEAUDOIN Sports Writer

During the offseason, Carl Crawford, a Tampa Bay all-star, decided to leave the Rays for the rival Boston Red Sox. A portion of the Rays’ fanbase felt disrespected by his decision and now see him as an enemy.

They should not have this opinion of Crawford, and all of the fans at Tropicana Field on June 14, the day he returns to the

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Carl Crawford was Rookie of the Year and Gold Glove winner in his time with the Rays.

Bay area, should be on their feet during Crawford’s first at bat thanking him for all of the entertainment that he has brought to this city over the last decade.

Crawford was drafted by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in 1999, and played with the big league club since the 2002 season, when he was only 20 years old. Over that time, Crawford brought joy to many of the fans and also was one of the key components for the team that went to the World Series in 2008.

As a member of the Rays/Devil Rays (I will never pass on the the opportunity to still call them the Devil Rays), Crawford hit .297 with 104 home runs, 502 runs batted in, scored 765 runs and had a whopping 413 stolen bases. These stats make him one of the best, if not the absolute best, players in Tampa Bay’s brief history.

He also represented the Rays four times in the All-Star Game, being named the MVP of one in 2009. He received Rookie of the Year honors during his first season in the league and also has one Gold Glove up on his mantle at home. He won the Gold Glove in his last season in a Rays uniform.

It is baffling to me that fans would even think about booing the player that brought some kind of positive recognition to a team that had not made the playoffs until 2008, and took ten years to win more than 70 games. Needless to say, this team was the joke of the league, all the while

Crawford was blossoming into the elite player he is today.

Crawford was the only reason that the Devil Rays were on SportsCenter at night. He was also the only reason why fans went to the Trop to watch the team play.

During the Rays’ World Series run in 2008, Crawford hit .290 with two home runs, seven RBIs and nine runs scored. He also went 5-5 in game four of the ALCS against the Red Sox. Crawford was one Red3Biggs/photobucket.com of the best players on that team and if it The Red Sox’s new outfielder is batting under was not for him, the Rays may never have .200 for the month of April. made it that far.

He always brought his best to the field Remember the good old days; the days no matter what the team was doing. It did that Crawford stole six bases in a game not matter if the Rays were double digits against his current team, the times when out of first place, Crawford was playing he was getting yelled at in left field by his hardest. He works hard, is respectful some beautiful woman but refused to to the game and can excel at all aspects acknowledge her because he was too into of baseball. the game, or when Crawford was there for Why hate him, I ask. Sure, he left for a the fans when it seemed as if there was big pay day, but it’s the fans’ fault, whether no one else on the team worthy of being directly or indirectly, that the Rays could in the majors. Focus on his successful not pay him. Rays’ ownership has kept no career as a Tampa Bay Ray, rather than secrets about attendance being related to his departure from the team. team payroll. If more fans attended the All Rays’ fans should be on their feet, games, there might have been a chance cheering at the top of their lungs the day Crawford would have been a Ray for that Crawford returns, showing him the many years to come. Tampa Bay didn’t gratitude that he deserves. Look to see his offer him a contract, though. name up on the center field scoreboard At the end of the 2010 season, there next to Wade Boggs and Jackie Robinson really was no shot that Crawford was someday. returning to Tampa for 2011. There is no Joe Beaudoin can be reached at need to be bitter, though. jbeaudoin@spartans.ut.edu.

Members of Track and Field Setting Personal, School Records Sports Writer

The University of Tampa men’s and women’s track and field teams are off to a successful and very competitive 2011 season.

Acccording to Coach Jarrett Slaven, UT is the only Division II school in the state of Florida to possess a track on campus. Thus, the squad has challenged high competition and has raced against the best teams in the country at the Division I level. Track and field may seem like a sport where you just run long distances or sprint as fast as you can. While in some cases that may be true, the events contain all different types of races and athletes.

Many runners who participate in track and field are also cross country runners, but may participate in different types of races while running track and field.

Charles Toledo, a sophomore runner who has been off to an amazing start to the season, explains how track and field differs from running cross Charles Toledo country.

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“In cross country, everyone is running the same event, where as track you can run events that are better suited to your strengths,” said Toledo. “An example would be someone with some good speed but not much strength or endurance, might be better at the 800 meter dash compared to a 5k event.”

As the field of runners who run cross country compares to track, Toledo stated that almost everyone who runs cross country at UT also runs track and field. However, the two sports may not necessarily be equally natural for all.

Some track athletes who shine at running short distances would struggle running cross country due to the longer field, so they only participate in track because that is where their strengths can be utilitized.

With track being more of an individual sport, runners can basically pick and choose what race they want to partake in so they have a higher chance of succeeding.

“For most of our track meets, no one is tallying points for overall results. It’s mostly about your individual events. I’m more of a long distance runner so I race most of the same people in track that I do in cross country,” said Toledo.

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The two games are set to begin on Thursday, April 28 at 1:10 p.m.

With the season already through seven meets, the UT squad has found success, and the runners have improved their previous accomplishments dramatically through the course of the season.

Runners have set personal records, including some who have managed to set school records.

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“We have accomplished some pretty impressive feats so far and I look forward to the rest of the year.”

-Coach Slaven

Toledo and sophomore Anthony Quezada set school records in the 500 meter and 100 meter dash, respectively.

Toledo beat Tony Nicolosi’s 500 M school record that was marked last year, and Quezada’s record looks like it will stand until further notice.

As for personal records, multiple men and women Spartans fall into that

category, including Heather Nicolosi, Kaia Hampton, Kelly Hagan, Kevin Harley, Charles Toledo and Anthony Quezada.

Nicolosi and Hampton both set personal records in the 5k, and Harley and Hagan followed that up with person bests in the 800 M and 1500 M, respectively.

Lewis Price also improved his own 3000 M steeple chase record.

Cross country and track and field Coach Jarrett Slaven knows how impressive it is for the players to accomplish such feats, and believes that the squad has had an impressive 2011 season.

“I’m proud of our men and women so far and what they have done. We have accomplished some pretty impressive feats so far and I look forward to the rest of the year,” said Coach Slaven, now in his 11th year as the teams’ coach.

With All-American runner Jess Butler back running after recovering from injury, the team is now stronger, according to Coach Slaven. Butler missed the 2010 cross country season due to a leg injury.

As the UT team continues to race against Division I talent, the squad prepares for their next race at the FSU Twilight from May 7-8.

Michael Paonessa can be reached at mpaonessa@spartans.ut.edu.

@ With a win on Tuesday, the Magic kept their postseason alive, though they still are down in the series 3-2. They’ll head to Atlanta for game six, set for Thursday, April 28 at a time to be decided.

After falling behind 3-1 in the series against the Penguins, the Lightning forced a game seven in Pittsburgh on Wednesday.

They will either advance to the next round, or hit the golf course a few weeks early.

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Ace pitcher Evan Stobbs has been limited to five appearances in 2011 due to injury.

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Donahue, one of the players who faced a minor injury this season, said, “It has been frustrating to watch good players go down, because you know what they can do on the field for the team when they are healthy.”

Despite the injury concerns, Donahue has started 40 games for Tampa, good for second on the team, and .385 batting average with 30 RBIs. He also touts an on base percentage that has hovered around .500 throughout the season.

“The biggest injury we had was losing the ace of our staff, Evan “Grandpa” Stobbs,” said Donahue, senior shortstop.

“Having him out this year has been a bit of a setback.”

Stobbs pitched for the first time in weeks during the Florida Southern series, coming on in relief to throw 41 pitches in 2.2 innings. He allowed just one hit while striking out two and walking three.

“Everybody is frustrated when they get injured,” said Stobbs, who expects to contribute more to the team in the postseason. “You just have to keep a positive attitude and work hard in your rehab.”

With a 30-14 overall record, and 138 in conference play, UT has already lost more games this season than it did all last season during its national championship run. Stobbs spoke of the injuries coming into play for this year’s Spartan team.

“We have struggled here and there throughout the season, but that happens to teams with injuries,” he said. “A lot of players have stepped up their performance, playing different positions that they’re not used to.”

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exact situation which Stobbs alluded to, a new player stepping up every weekend, is what “gets the coaching staff excited.”

He continued on to explain that the weekend series against Florida Southern College was a primary example. Ryan Kennedy, a pitcher who had neck issues that eventually led to problems in his throwing shoulder, came into one of the games and ended up with the win.

According to Urso, there has also been a group of freshman that have stepped up and out of their comfort zones and filled the roles in the outfield when needed.

Nearing the end of the season, however, some of these injured players who have been getting stronger each week may be seeing more playing time — a great benefit for the most crucial point of the year, the postseason.

“If everyone is healthy, I am really confident that we can go into regionals and do damage,” Stobbs said. “[The Florida Southern series] has given us the confidence that we can beat the best teams in the country.”

Urso believes that his team is on the verge of reaching its full potential.

“We’re seeing the light at the end of the tunnel right now,” he said. “And we’ve just got to get there. This team could be very dangerous.”

Throughout the season it seems as though the Spartan baseball team has overcome challenges unlike any team has in the past. If the key Spartans can get healthy and remain confident, they could embark on a World Series run that would surprise the league while putting Cinderella’s story to shame.

Maya Todd can be reached at mtodd@ spartans.ut.edu.

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Tampa Baseball Battling Through Mutliple Injuries Despite key contributors out from injury, UT maintains 30-14 record

By MAYA TODD Sports Writer

University of Tampa baseball Head Coach Joe Urso described this season as a revolving door of injuries for the Spartans; a description that couldn’t be more accurate.

The injury problems came about first with the team’s number one pitcher from the 2010 season, Sean Bierman. When Bierman’s doctor went in to do a minor elbow surgery, he came out recommending Tommy John, or ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) reconstruction, and things only got worse from there.

Bierman went on to have the suggested surgery, leaving the coaches no choice but to make a very difficult decision. This decision was to convert the team’s best closer, Evan Stobbs, into a starting pitcher.

Stobbs had ended the 2010 season with 10 saves, a 0.76 ERA and 24 strikeouts in 15 appearances and 23.2 innings pitched.

With the numbers Stobbs put up in the back-end of the bullpen, his presence in the later innings of games were something that might be missed.

This season Stobbs has started four games and with an ERA of 1.40, the switch seemed like it would undeniably work for the rest of the year — until Stobbs became injured himself and the team’s new number one pitcher was also out of the lineup.

Highly anticipated recruit from the University of Southern California, Taylor Wrenn, was also a victim of injury. After receiving shoulder surgery in the summer,

the plan was for the Florida native to take over the designated hitter role for a month and then begin to play him in the field.

When Wrenn’s shoulder didn’t back as Taylor Wrenn bounce quickly as hoped, that plan didn’t work out either. Urso mentioned that Wrenn still has yet to hit in more than two games in a weekend, and has played the field in none.

And that’s not even the half of it.

“It seems like one guy gets healthy and a new guy goes down,” Coach Urso said.

“We lost Shawn Pleffner for a little while with a light injury. He comes back and Eric Grabe hurts his leg. He comes back, Pat Donahue hurts his leg.”

Urso added that this past weekend, the squad’s number two pitcher Justin Leith had some problems in his lat area, so the coaching staff opted to take him out and have Leith skip his next start. On top of that, starting infielder Raiko Alfonso had a foot injury that kept him out of the lineup for a handful of games.

“There has been a lot,” said Urso.

Urso also stated that the injuries the 2011 UT baseball team has suffered are “more than I’ve ever seen or had to deal with as a coach or a player in college or in professional ranks.”

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First baseman Shawn Pleffner is one of several players who have missed time because of injury problems this season. Still, Pleffner has appeared in in 37 games and is batting .328 with 27 RBIs.

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The University of Tampa baseball team has overcome a lot this season. It is not the typical Tampa team that hits home runs and dominates opponents. Instead, it is a team that has grown throughout the course of the season and has learned how to scratch out victories in close games.

“We were playing excellent,” said Head Coach Joe Urso, who is in his eleventh season as the Spartan skipper. “We won something like 14 of 16 games, and then ran into a five game losing streak. I think that’s the longest losing streak we’ve had since I’ve been here.”

After an impressive stretch for Tampa, winning 14 of 16 like Urso alluded to, the team lost 7-6 to Embry-Riddle. That loss wouldn’t have been as tough of a blow had the team been able to bounce back from that upset. The Spartans then lost a tough conference matchup against Barry, falling 7-6 in 12 innings after blowing a lead. They then lost both games of a doubleheader on Saturday April 16, and in doing so, got swept in an Sunshine State Conference series for the first time since 2004.

“That Saturday was the only day all season that I was really upset with the team,” Urso admitted.

The Spartans needed to do well against Barry, the team which leads the SSC, because UT lost two of three to Nova Southeastern in March, who they also trail.

Instead, the sweep left UT with a 1-5 record against two of three teams ahead of them in the conference.

This past weekend, the Spartans stumbled into Florida Southern — ranked second in the SSC with an 11-4 conference record — suffering a 6-2 loss.

“You just have to tip your hat to the pitcher for Friday’s game,” said Urso. “He was awesome.”

FSC’s Gus Schlosser held Tampa to just two runs on four hits in the seven innings he pitched in Friday night’s contest.

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“We’re not dominant.

But you don’t have to be dominant to win a national championship.”

-Coach Joe Urso

On Saturday, the team was able to turn things around, sweeping the doubleheader with scores of 11-6 and 6-5.

“After going down 3-0 in the second game, we were able to battle back and scrap together a big win,” said Urso. “We lost the conference against Barry, so since then we’ve been focusing solely on regionals.”

The team has been plagued with injuries all year. Star pitcher Evan Stobbs

as well as position player Taylor Wrenn are just two of many players who have had to miss extended periods of time this season.

“It seems like when one guy gets healthy, two more get hurt,” said Urso. “But we’re resilient and we get new guys stepping up every game. Look at Saturday for instance; Ryan Kennedy really stepped up coming out of the bullpen. That was huge.”

Kennedy tossed 3.1 innings, giving up one run in the 6-5 victory.

This team is much different than last year’s team as well. Nine Spartans were drafted in Major League Baseball, with a tenth being signed as a free agent.

“This year, we returned only one position player who played a lot last year, in Patrick Donahue. Only Stobbs and Aaron Gerbasi pitched a lot last year,” said Urso, who still shows faith in his new-look team. “I’m very pleased with the progress.

I think the guys understand what it takes to win, and the importance of putting on a University of Tampa jersey.”

With the program claiming two National Championships under Urso’s coaching, back to back in ‘06 and ‘07, as well as a title run last season, the postseason always seems to be a time for the Spartans to impress. While the team has battled injuries and, in general, a new roster, Urso believes that the team still has a shot to contend once the regional tournament rolls around in mid-May. “We’re not dominant,” Urso admitted.

“But you don’t have to be dominant to

win a national championship.With Stobbs healthy, and everybody coming around at the right time, teams are going to be talking about us as being a very dangerous team.

We will be ready.”

The team has six home games left in the season, with three of those being conference contests. The Spartans are currently sitting at fourth in the SSC, and have a 30-14 overall record.

John Hilsenroth can be reached at jhilsenroth@spartans.ut.edu.

Conference Standings School

SSC Record

Overall Record

Barry

17-4

31-15

FSC

11-4

27-11

Nova

13-5

29-14

Tampa

13-8

30-14

Tech

10-11

28-16

Lynn

8-10

24-19

Rollins

5-13

23-20

Eckerd

4-14

16-25

Saint Leo

3-15

14-28