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Students arrive to a familiar but changed campus By Mike Trobiano
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Resident assistant Jacyln Pappas distributes room condition inventory forms to freshmen Elizabeth Berkowitz and Benjamin Johnson during the first phase of check-in.
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TAMPA - On Tuesday, new students arrived on campus to drop off their belongings and embark on a new chapter of their adult lives. Numerous organizations participated in the opening events and not only helped ease the stress of the relocating undergrads, but also served as a clear message that the students at the University of Tampa are very involved. With over 6,000 enrolled at UT this fall semester, the most in the university’s history, it’s evident major changes are underway to fit the need of the growing population. A new health facility, faith center, science building and the renovation of several residence halls are just a few ways UT is looking into the future. While lifting heavy boxes and finding parking seemed to be all that new students could think about this week, a new semester has arrived for the class of 2014,
Three Sorority Sisters Suspended for Rush-Hazing Stunts Students reported abusive practices that left some Delta Sigma Theta pledges feeling ridiculed and harassed. By ALEX VERA Editor in Chief
Editor’s note: Due to the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), the names of the three women involved in the alleged acts are withheld. TAMPA - Three University of Tampa students were accused of hazing new pledges during a two-month period last semester. According to a complaint submitted to circuit court last May, Delta Sigma Theta pledges reported that they were “yelled at, made to run, do push-ups, squats, eat garlic wrapped in Big Red gum and drink hot sauce, hold a match between their fingers while reciting a pledge, had rocks and grass thrown at them and that they were paddled.” The three sorority members specifically
identified in the complaint were high-ranking officers within the Delta Sigma Theta sorority. S.C. and L.P. were seniors and M.B. was a junior.
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“We had to run chains, do push-ups, paddled until tears, had rocks thrown at us, grass thrown at us and put in our hair and clothes, cursed at, made to held huge bricks and do static squats until we almost collapsed.”
In defense, the women filed a petition stating that, as black females, they were unfairly targeted by the university’s judicial board.They stated that members in fraternities Kappa Sigma and Sigma Phi Epsilon engaged in similar controversial actions including tasering.
and M.B.’s car and put their heads between their laps. Once they arrived at a location, they were told to line up as the sorority sisters said their applications were “crappy and that they should put them in the garbage.” The pledges were given explicit instructions to not wear the color red or to wear shorts, only knee-length or longer pants. On Feb. 24, one of the victims said that S.C. and L.P. made a pledge purchase their breakfasts and have them delivered to L.P.’s apartment by 7:22 a.m. On Feb. 28, pledges were blind-folded, made to run chains, run suicides, do mountain climbs and do push-ups while reciting sorority doctrine. The victim stated that L.P. threatened to bite her nails off and that S.C. threatened to urinate on her. Another pledge, said she was forced to “answer like an animal (I believe it was a camel)” whenever she was asked a ques-
The Hillsborough County Circuit Court dismissed the complaint, stating that the university was not at fault.
Breakdown of Events
A victim who participated in the rush stated that they were told to get into S.C.
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UT Alumnus Finds Love on The Bachelorette By ALEX VERA Editor in Chief
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TAMPA - A former University of Tampa baseball player hit a home run this summer on season six of ABC’s Bachelorette. Roberto Martinez, ‘05, competed against 24 other men for the love of Ali Fedotowsky, a former Bachelor contestant. Martinez, 26, is a Tampa native who later moved to Charleston, N.C. to become the youngest State Farm agent in the United States. He majored in international business at UT and was also a
pitcher for the baseball team. Martinez made his first impression on Fedotowsky memorable with his Spanish introduction and salsa dance moves. Fedotowsky and Martinez shared a deep connection throughout the series. Fedotowsky said that Martinez made her feel “protected” and “like a woman.” Martinez was everything she wanted in a man, but she thought it was too good to be true until her overnight date, waking next to him and realizing he was the one. UT was the setting for one of the dates shared between Martinez and Fedotowsky. Martinez took the date to the Sam Bailey Baseball Field for private batting lessons followed by a picnic on the diamond. Later in the evening, Martinez’s family gives Roberto their blessing to marry Fedotowsky. In the season finale, Martinez, Chris Lambton and Fedotowsky flew to Bora Bora, Tahiti for the final rose. Each bachelor spent a day with Fedotowsky and her family for a sit-down meal and one-onone chats with her mother, father and siblings. One thing that set Martinez
aside from Lambton was his genuine love for Fedotowsky and willingness to move forward. Fedotowsky’s mother said to Martinez in their one-on-one conversation, “Yo creo que tú corazón es puro” which translates to “I believe that your heart is pure.” In the final rose ceremony, Fedotowsky recounted all of her
dates with both Lambton and Martinez and gave her final rose to Martinez. In receiving the final rose, Martinez got on one knee and proposed to Fedotowsky, “Will you marry me?” She said yes. Alex Vera can be reached at avera813@gmail.com.
Roberto’s Worst Date Martinez revealed that his worst date took place when he was in high school. He was on a double-date and the girl he was with cried because she spilled ketchup.
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Martinez kneels and proposes to Fedotowsky during the final rose ceremony of The Bachelorette.
UT’s Beta Alpha Psi Becomes Most Decorated Chapter in Nation By MIKE TROBIANO Assistant Editor in Chief
Last week, the University of Tampa’s chapter of Beta Alpha Psi traveled to California to compete in the National Beta Alpha Psi Conference. Returning home with four awards, including First Place in Deloitte Best Practices: Chapter Sustainability, an award they have held for two consecutive years, the chapter is thrilled with the results from eight months of preparation.
become one of the most successful Beta Alpha Psi chapters in the world because of their focus on developing talent. The UT chapter is dedicated to furthering the professional and personal skills of their members through diversity training and leadership retreats and activities. One of the current faculty ad-
visors for Pace University Susanne O’Callaghan said, “The big firms are crazy not to recruit at the University of Tampa, you [The UT Chapter] have set the standard for the nation.” The former President of the Chapter, Andrew Argue, says, “The only thing we have is our people. We care about them, and
we truly want to see them succeed. “We work hard to ensure the development of their talents, and these wins are a testament to our hard work.” Mike Trobiano can be reached at mike.trobiano@gmail.com.
More from the BAP Press Release: This is the second year the UT chapter has won Chapter Sustainability, and this year the chapter quadrupled its success by winning the four awards listed below making the UT Chapter the most decorated Beta Alpha Psi chapter in the world for 2010: The chapter has been able to
1st Place Deloitte Best Practices: Chapter Sustainability 2nd Place Deloitte Best Practices: Service Learning 1 of 15 Chapters KPMG GOLD Chapter Award 1 of 10 Chapters Ernst & Young Diversity Award
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Members of UT’s chapter of Beta Alpha Psi celebrate winning four awards during the National Beta Alpha Psi Conference in California.
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Plant Hall’s Minarets Cause a Stir for Tampa’s First RNC By JOSH NAPIER Asst. News Editor
In May, Tampa won the bid against Phoenix and Salt Lake City to host its first Republican National Convention (RNC) for the 2012 presidential election. “We’re excited and ready to get to work on what we believe will be one of the best people’s conventions we’ve ever had,” RNC chair Michael Steele told Tampa’s host committee members. The convention is expected to bring more than 40,000 people to the Tampa Bay area during the week of Aug. 27, 2012. The Tampa Bay host committee chose the image to be the convention’s official logo. It includes the Tampa skyline, palm trees, and a minaret. Politicians are questioning whether or not to include the minaret in the logo as it could be considered as Islamic “Moorish Revival” architectural style, as described by TPM LiveWire writer Jillian Rayfield. As Tampa natives and UT students know, the minaret symbolizes the former Tampa Bay Hotel opened in 1891 and now a historic part of the UT campus—Plant Hall. Now that controversy is rising about the building of a mosque near ground zero, questions circling the theoretically offensive logo may not be as far-fetched as they may have once been. President Obama has received direct criticism for his approval of building the mosque. An unnamed Grand Old Party (GOP) official is quoted saying the following
about Obama’s decision: “The President is out of touch. Just because someone has the right to do something, doesn’t mean people don’t have the right to be outraged or upset by insensitivity of the decision.” Obama is later quoted respecting the sensitivities of ground zero and the loved ones who have lost, but that doesn’t change the fact that the mosque is still going to be built. So is the controversy over the logo far-fetched or defendable? The Republican National Committee has not released an official statement regarding its view of the 2012 RNC Tampa logo, but should it be considered offensive? Josh Napier can be reached at joshua. napier90@gmail.com
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“Final Call” continued tion. The victim claimed the sorority leaders attempted to leave that evening with the pledge’s phone in their cars. They returned soon after. M.B. attempted to hit the pledges with her car. Pledges were told to turn in essays to the sorority officers to be titled, “Why We Are Wasting Your Time,” by sunrise. Around March 3 (a victim reported this may be a day off), pledges received multiple phone calls and were sought after. They were harassed again that evening from “1:30 a.m. to roughly 4 or 5 a.m.” The victim said, “we were scared to contact them, walk past them or even talk to them.” The pledges and sorority sisters met at a Bank of America on March 20, where M.B., L.P., and S.C. yelled because another pledge present, even after she was not invited. The three women were reported to have cursed at the pledges before they “peeled out of the parking lot.” After this incident, the pledges reported that they received another round of calls from the sorority sisters. The women said they had “to run chains” and “do push-ups,” and that they were “paddled until tears.” One girl said “we had rocks thrown at us, grass thrown at us and put in our hair
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The University of Tampa is well-known throughout the community and world for it’s unique architecture. The minarets are a significant detail that sets Plant Hall aside.
and clothes.” And said that they were “cursed at, made to hold huge bricks and do static squats” until “we almost collapsed.”
The Final Call
M.B., S.C. and L.P. admitted to most of the allegations. No legal action was taken against the women. However, they were kept from finishing their classes or taking final exams during their suspension from the university. This resulted in failing grades and kept S.C. and L.P. from graduating in May 2011. Ashley Kearney, the new Delta Sigma Theta president, commented on the incident: “I can assure all that Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated is a sisterhood and all actions against our organization’s anti-hazing policy were addressed in the appropriate manner. Any additional information on our policy can be found on our national website. “I do not wish to point fingers and cannot discuss any specifics. The Tau Iota Chapter is moving in a positive direction under the same advisor. How the situation was perceived is evident through our hosting the National Hazing Prevention week Sept. 19-24th.” Alex Vera can be reached at avera813@gmail.com
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How to Avoid a College Weight Gain: You Can Skip the ‘Freshman 15’ By NANCY CHURNIN
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(MCT) - Wes Minton of Dallas watched his roommate sit around, drink beer, and gain close to the classic freshman 15 at the University of Redlands in California last year. As someone who had struggled with weight most of his life, he didn’t want that to happen to him. “I limited myself to one plate of food a meal,” he says. “I don’t keep food in my room, because if I do I know I will eat it all. When I got to college I found out I had access to a free gym, and that was great for me. Also, I’m a climber and California has some of the best climbing in the world.” By the end of the year, Minton, now 19, actually lost 10 pounds. Which puts him in an enviable minority. Studies show that most students gain as much as 10 pounds during their first two years of college, according to The Nemours Foundation, a pediatric health system in Wilmington, Del. Some weight gain is normal and may even be good, as an adolescent body grows and increases in bone mass. But it has to be the right kind of weight gain _ the kind that goes along with doing weight-bearing exercises and eating calcium rich foods, not from inactivity or drinking colas that interfere with calcium absorption. Of course it’s one thing for an adult to lecture an adolescent. It’s another if they
figure it out for themselves or hear it from a peer. That’s where Daphne Oz, 24, author of the bestselling The Dorm Room Diet: The 10-Step Program for Creating a Healthy Lifestyle Plan That Really Works (Newmarket Press, $16.95), comes in. Oz , daughter of Dr. Mehmet Oz, the heart surgeon and television personality, and Lisa Oz, an advocate of holistic nutrition, had no shortage of instruction growing up when it came to exercise and eating right. And yet she struggled with her weight through much of high school, skipping or going for skimpy breakfasts, then opting for brownies for a quick sugar rush before classes. By the end of high school she made up her mind to turn things around. And when she went off to Princeton University, she saw it as an opportunity to forge the lifestyle she wanted to have for the rest of her life. College, she knew, is full of potential pitfalls, with its all-youcan cafeteria buffets and the pressures to snack and indulge, to wash down late-night pizza with alcohol and soft drinks far from the eyes of watchful parents. “It’s like getting out of Dodge in terms of getting away from your family and those who have guided you up to this point,” she says on the phone from her New York home. So she started developing eating strategies. No time for a regular breakfast? She kept fresh fruit and whole
grain granola bars and cereals on hand or instant or regular unflavored, unsweetened oatmeal on hand that she could prepare with a quick cup of hot water. She ate them dry or with 1 percent or skim milk. She ate at least every three hours, which meant three meals and two snacks of fruits or vegetables. She avoided eating within two hours of sleeping. As friends started asking her about her health tips, she got the idea of writing the book so she wouldn’t have to keep repeating herself, she says. Originally published in 2006 while she was still an undergraduate, she revised and updated with two new chapters for a July release. Although junk food and late-night studying may seem may seem inseparable, both Minton and Oz, who graduated from Princeton in 2008, say that their concentration improved and they were able to do better in school when they adopted a healthier lifestyle. Oz recalls that after those brownies back in high school gave her a sugar rush, she would zone out and miss about 15 minutes before getting her focus back. When she created and starting following her
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Dorm Room Diet, she not only felt better, but did better at school. Minton says he really appreciated the contrast after he found himself slipping back into old ways at the start of the second semester, eating fast food, drinking soda and not exercising as much. “All those different chemicals really do affect my concentration,” he says. “I started cutting those out. I started doing crosscountry running with a friend and weight lifting. I’m not a very good runner, but after you run you get a flood of endorphins and you feel not lazy, you feel like someone who can get something done. I found it easier to focus. And I started getting more things done.”
University of Tampa Graduates Spring Toward a New Beginning
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By ALEX VERA Editor in Chief
TAMPA – Approximately 8,083 people gathered at the St. Pete Times Forum on May 8 for the 2010 University of Tampa commencement ceremony. Of that 8,083, 1,150 UT students walked the stage to receive their diplomas. UT President Dr. Ronald Vaughn gave the opening speech where he said, “May UT students reach their castle in the sky.” Following Vaughn, Board of Trustees chair Eugene H. McNichols also gave some insight to graduates, “You have not finished your life of learning. You have just begun.” Many of this year’s graduating class have made an impact at the university,
teaching new minds and helping to build leaders on campus. Speakers Paige Williams and Bryan Cormier are examples of some UT students who have succeeded both in academia and in the community. Williams, who has competed in the NCAA Division II national championship in both cross country and track, also participated in races geared toward the prevention of drugs Cormier, who volunteered with the Red Cross Disaster Relief Team, will continue for his master’s degree at Suffolk University in Boston in administration of higher education. While many will advance on to higher academic goals, others will move on to find jobs and/or start a family.
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Former UT Soccer Player Killed While Attending World Cup By ALEX VERA Editor in Chief
TAMPA – A former University of Tampa student with a passion for soccer died this summer while attending the Fifa World Cup in South Africa.
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Nicole Murphy, a former UT soccer player was walking with her brother on June 15, when an accused drunken driver hit them. Murphy, 24, died during the impact, but her brother survived and was taken to a local hospital where he was in critical condition. Friends referred to Murphy as “Murf.” They recount memories of stepping on the field or Murphy running away from a crab. An alumni game was held on Aug. 21 at the Art and Polly Pepin Stadium. There, Murphy’s teammates hosted a memorial service where they wore red shirts displaying the number seven, Murphy’s number. Murphy, a member of UT’s 2007 Division II National Championship team, was remembered for her perseverance and hard work as a defender. UT head women’s soccer coach Gerry Lucey said, “She had the energy to go the full 90 minutes.” Murphy graduated from UT magna cum laude in 2008 and went on to Louisiana State University to study medicine. “We are deeply saddened by the loss of our former standout, Nicole Murphy, “ said Lucey. Alex Vera can be reached at avera813@ gmail.com.
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Alumni wore red t-shirts with the number seven, Murphy’s jersey number, at the alumni game, which was held on Aug. 21.
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Freshmen wait in Vaughn Center to be checked in for the move-in procedure.
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Alexa Piazza unpacks her move-in and nightlife attire.
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Kearil Abraham getting ready to help freshmen move bed comforters.
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Animal Liberation Orchestra Answers Our Questions By MIKE TROBIANO Assistant Editor in Chief
TAMPA - With a familiar California sound, rich instrumental accompaniment and raw, soulful lyrics, Animal Liberation Orchestra (ALO) embarked on a national tour to promote their latest album, Man of the World. Together with G. Love and headlining act, Jack Johnson, the band kicked off the North American leg of Johnson’s To the Sea tour in Connecticut last month and will reach their final destination in Santa Barbra, California, this October. I had the chance to ask the band a few questions about the tour before they rocked the 1-800-ASK-GARY Amphitheatre last Wednesday, and discussed their album, their future and their longtime college friendship with Jack Johnson. Mike Trobiano: Take me back to the beginning of this tour. Tell me how the run has been going so far? ALO: We flew out to Hartford, CT for the first show of the tour. As the opening band, we actually got the first set of the whole tour! It was nostalgic to be back on tour with Jack since we did it once before in ’05 and ‘06. It felt immediately comfortable and exciting. Our set and the show in general have definitely evolved over the course of the summer. In ALO, we’ve been trying to find that perfect balance of old songs and new songs. We’ve been tinkering with the setlist since that first show, but by now, have a pretty good flow down.
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We’d like to think we’re getting closer to mastering the 35-minute set! East Coast shows were hot, climatewise. This August run hasn’t been as bad. We’ve even hit a few rainy days, which is nice, cools us all down a little. Audiences have been great. We’ve noticed we do best when there’s more General Admission space up front. We’ll get more excited fans closer up. All in all, it’s been a great couple runs. And each night always seems a little more dialed, comfortable and fun. MT: Being on the road in the states for over a month now, describe to me how this tour is different from those you’ve done in the past?
ALO: It’s a much larger scale tour than we are typically on. We’ve been lucky to do a few of these now. Being in a band that doesn’t yet have the fanbase that a headliner like Jack has, we still get to enjoy a lot of the perks – a bus, incredible catering, great venues and big crowds. The one down side for us is the short early set, but in a way, it’s a nice break from our usual long nights with two sets and a load-out at 2am. It’s a little like gig vacation in a way, but we’re definitely still trying to make the most of the opportunity by playing the best set we can, signing CDs after our set and learning as much as we can about
how a big tour is run, etc. Another thing that’s nice and different about this tour is we get to travel with a bunch of musical friends – Jack and his band, G. Love, Paula Fuga. Being on tour with lots of great musicians lends itself to fun off-stage jams and just great conversations and whatnot. There’s a nice feeling of community with so many good people on tour. To read the rest of the article, visit The Crescent at minaretblog.com. Mike Trobiano can be reached at mike. trobiano@gmail.com.
Back to School Style Tips for New and Returning Students By KRISTEN VASQUEZ
monsoons by noon. Prepare for this by carrying a lightweight classic trench with you. Toss it over whatever you’re wearing to class to keep yourself dry, and give a nod to a French New Wave film while you’re at it. You can try thrift-ing one of these or, for the less patient types, find a great one at Zara.
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Fall semester is upon us and it’s about time to update our wardrobes. For some, this will be your first time in college, and for others, it will be a welcome home to Tampa. In any case, you should be prepared to make an impression, and everyone knows the first step is looking your best. Don’t fret though—I’m well aware of the college student budget, and while some of the latest trends may seem out of reach with their sky-high price tags, there is always a cheap, yet equally fabulous, alternative. I’ve made it my mission to keep you up to speed with this year’s must haves in a way that won’t leave you worrying about your “recreational” funds.
Denim Leggings
(or more embarrassingly known as “Jeggings”)
Once definitely considered a heinous creation, the “jegging” cannot be denied its appeal. Combining both the worlds of everyday casual denim wear with skintight leggings, it’s no wonder that these blew up so quickly.
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However, please pair these with a shirt that’s a bit longer than your waistline… they are not jeans, don’t treat them as such, unless you’re a fan of camel toe. These are everywhere, from Marshalls, to Target, to Nordstroms, so you have your pick, but typically they won’t cost more than $30.
Rugged Boots
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They’re a little bit country, slightly, but not really, rock and roll. More like something you’d see a Bob Dylan fan girl in Tenneesee wearing with a prairie dress to one of his shows in the 1960s. These lace ups can be found everywhere this season, and they may look a little too masculine to pull off at times, but as long as you stick to simplicity, you can make it work.
Try them with lace dresses and a cardigan, or denim with a slightly unbuttoned oxford shirt. Surprisingly, Forever21 carries a great selection on their website. For a more lasting pair, consider splurging for a pair from All Saints.
Peter Pan Collars
This cutesy 50s throwback is reminiscent of housewives and private school uniforms. The look is a bit demure, so spice it up a bit with high waisted shorts and platform pumps, or maybe opt for a cardigan over a belted tunic and some leggings. A surplus of this style can be found at Urban Outfitters, or even on school uniform websites, like Lands End.
Trench Coat
Considering FL has some of the most fickle weather of the East Coast, there will be gorgeous days of sunshine that turn into
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Music around Campus from Plant Hall to Falk Theatre
The music department at UT has more than 80 music performances each year. These performances are from students and world class musicians and composers. The concert venues at UT include Plant Hall, Falk Theatre and Reeves Theater in the Vaughn Center. There’s sure to be something of interest at each of these concerts.The events are also free.
MUSIC EVENTS FOR THE FALL SEMESTER
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September 11, 7:30 p.m.
October 2, 7:30 p.m.
November 9, 2010 7:30 p.m.
December 2, 7:30 p.m.
Carlos Audi & Hamilton Tescarollo,Cello and Piano Reeves Theater Brazilian Duo Audi Tescarollo will present an evening of chamber music for cello and piano. The program will include Chopin’s sonata, works by Villa-Lobos and by Manuel de Falla.
Night at the Movies IV Falk Theatre UT Wind Ensemble opens its concert season with a music, video and special-effects presentation in partnership with UT Media Services and Student Productions. This year’s show includes music and video from blockbuster musicals Showboat, South Pacific, Oklahoma, The King and I, A Chorus Line, Chicago, Fiddler on the Roof, Mary Poppins, Phantom of the Opera and more. The Wind Ensemble are please to have the Tampa Preparatory Symphonic Winds directed by Lyle Manwaring.
Tampa Brass, Aric Brian, Richard Sparrow, Lyle Manwaring, Don Zegel, Jeff Traster Grand Salon (Plant Hall) The Tampa Brass is the resident faculty brass quintet at The University of Tampa. This concert includes music of various styles from traditional to jazz.
Three Expressions for Organ and Orchestra St. Andrews Episcopal Church (501 N. Marion St. Tampa FL, 33602) This is a concert of orchestral music, including the premiere of “Thee Expressions for Organ and Orchestra� by composer-in-residence David Clark Isele. UT’s Student Orchestra will be directed by Dr. Libor Ondras.
September 24, 7:30 p.m. Celebrating the Soul of Spanish Music Grand Salon (Plant Hall) Dr. Olga Llano Kuehl-White will present a lecture-recital on the music of Isaac Albeniz (1860-1909). September 29, 7:30 p.m. Supernal Temptations Fletcher Lounge (Plant Hall) The music of David C. Isele will be performed.
October 25, 2010 7:30 p.m. An evening of small-group jazz Grand Salon (Plant Hall) Alejandro Arenas (bass), Aric Brian (trumpet), Mark Feinman (drums) and John O’Leary (piano). These local professional musicians perform a wide array of selections, from standards to originals, as well as some new arrangements of jazz favorites.
November 30, 7:30 p.m. Opus Live! Falk Theatre The concert features “Comedy Tonight,� “Look to the Rainbow,� “Dancin’ Out the Door� and many solos and duets from Broadway musicals.
For more information about these concerts and for other concerts visit UT’s website: ut.edu. *501 N. Marion St. Tampa FL, 33602
December 10-11, 7:30 p.m. Dancing with Winds Falk Theatre Join us for an evening of dance music with choreography in collaboration with the University of Tampa Department of Speach, Theater and Dance. Music will include the premier performance of “A Ritual of Dance� by Haig Mardirosian, “Cave of the Winds� by Russell Peck, “Symphonic Dances� from Fiddler on the Roof and a condensed version of Tschaikowski’s “Nutcraker Suite.�
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By SEAN QUINN hackcollege.com
So it happened. Your first red cup picture has made its appearance on Facebook. Most likely you’re underage - and you’re probably a freshman who let your squeaky clean high school reputation slip a bit.
But the question is - what do I do now? In the United States, drinking under the age of 21 is illegal. However, for some reason, social networking sites like Facebook are hotbeds for photos of underage beer pong, keg stands, Jello shots, and undercover vice cops. Wait, what? Follow these tips below to protect yourself from getting into trouble by not being cautious enough on Facebook.
1. Use common sense.
It’s your choice to drink underage or smoke underage and I won’t make that one for you. But I would recommend against publicizing that info very openly. This only opens yourself to trouble. That means you don’t need to document your acts with videos or photos, but if you choose to, follow these tips below.
2. Purge your friends list.
In the hustle-and-bustle of collegiate life, sometimes our Facebook gets a bit neglected. Friends that appear to have been high school classmates or friends you met at that one party might not actually be. Take a bit of time aside, go through your Facebook friends list, and delete anyone you can’t remember meeting in person. This will save you some hassle and ensure that only your true friends can see your Facebook profile.
3. Adjust your Facebook privacy settings. The recommended privacy settings are pretty good, but they allow your tagged photos and videos to be seen by your friends’ friends. That’s fine if they’re mutual friends, but even non-mutual friends would be able to see your tagged photos and videos and that might include your priest, your significant other’s parents and the town’s mayor. Go into your Privacy Settings and change that as soon as possible.
4. De-tag that photo or video online.
This is usually the most common and most effective step. Hit “remove tag” and delete the tag of the photo or video on your profile. Some people will have seen it, so getting it untagged earlier rather than later is better. Unless the photo is really egregious, this is usually enough. If it’s bad enough, you might want to ask the uploader to delete it.
5. Last resort - create a “Restricted” Facebook friend list.
For most college students, I think this is TOO far, but your mileage may vary. If you have adults or people you don’t wish to be seeing your exploits on Facebook (which you can control from the first four steps), you can create a Friends List through “Manage Friends” on the “Account” tab on Facebook with all of the people whose access you wish to restrict. Then go to “Privacy Settings” on the same tab, and make sure “Tagged Photos and videos of you” is set to “Friends only” and an exception is set for the “Restricted” friends list. Disclaimer: This is not 100% effective, and drinking and possessing alcohol under the age of 21 is a crime, just like possessing or smoking tobacco under the age of 18 is a crime. As long as underage drinking and smoking are against the law, law enforcement will be doing what they can to limit these offenses and Facebook is not off-limits. Also, this only can limit certain things you put on Facebook - specifically tagged photos and videos - everyone still will know you were watching the Season 2 premiere of Jersey Shore last night on MTV at 10 by your status updates. They were probably doing it too.
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Attention New Spartans: Student Productions Calling By SOPHIE ERBER
Arts & Entertainment Columnist
Student Productions, one of UT’s largest organizations, wastes no time getting Spartans out of their dorm rooms and out for some fun. Friday the 27th is the SP “Spartans After Dark” event at 9:30 p.m. in the Vaughn courtyard and lobby. Some of the events for “After Dark” include a game show and laser tag. On Sunday, SP is showing the laugh-out-loud comedy “She’s Out of My League” in Reeves Theater at 8 p.m. Student Productions plans all of UT’s biggest events. Every spring, SP hosts “Concert in the Park.” There is always tons of free food from local vendors like Chipotle and paraphernalia available to purchase from each band, like posters, t-shirts, hoodies and key-chains. The most recent featured bands were Gym Class Heroes and Yellowcard. Unfortunately, Slightly Stoopid never got to perform last April, due to inclement weather. Student Productions works hard to bring the most popular bands to UT. New students and fresh ideas are always welcome in the organization. In addition to the concerts, movies and “After Dark” events, SP plans off campus trips for UT students. Getting involved means having your say in what Student Productions brings to campus. The weekly meetings are an easy way to meet new people while planning the year’s exciting events. The following lists various on-campus committees that you can get involved with:
Major Concert Board- Concert Board plans the major concert for spring along with any other music events such as Battle of the Bands and the acoustic coffeehouse series throughout the school year. In addition to choosing the major visiting band, Concert Board plays a big role in marketing the events and organizing the entire concert. Applications to apply for Concert Board will be out in early September.Recreation Committee- This committee decides on and plans off-campus trips (theme parks, concerts, etc.) and novelty events such as game shows, portable inflatables, massage therapists, build-a-bear, etc. to bring to campus for events such as the biannual “Exam Jam.” They also plan and organize the “Spartans After Dark” events.Film CommitteeThis committee decides on movies to show on Friday nights and also decides on gimmicks and giveaways for the movies. In addition, the Film Committee helps with the marketing for each film. Marketing Committee- This committee brainstorms ways to get more students involved in SP and increase general awareness of what they do on campus. Members help advertise and select giveaways for specific events as well as for SP.Stage Shows Committee- This committee helps select acts such as comedians, hypnotists, magicians and lecturers to bring to campus. Stage Shows also helps with the advertising and organization of these events. Homecoming Board- This committee plans Homecoming, including all of its events during the week. They pick the theme and encourage
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other on-campus organizations to show more school spirit and get involved with the week’s events. The positions on this committee are already full for planning this semester’s Homecoming, but selections for the board for next year will take place at the beginning of the spring semester. You can join as many committees as you want by simply going to meetings. The meeting times for this year will be selected after the initial interest meeting. Once Student Productions receives the contact
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Carley Prynn, Trinity Morgan, Brianna Vaughan, Ashleigh Schroering, and Amanda Sieradzki preform “Girls in a Gathering”
The department of Speech, Theatre and Dance put on productions at the David Falk Theatre. The Falk Theatre was built in 1928 and has 1,000 seats inside. All students, including freshman, can audition for these productions. Auditions are held each semester in the second week of classes. Sign up is during lunch hours in the Vaughn Center a few days before the auditions. Audition packets are available for students at the sign up table that have a little information about the productions and what is needed for the auditions.
Productions for the 2010/2011 year
October 14-17 November 18-21 December 10-11
The Comedy, DIE! MOMMIE! DIE! The Musical, SWEET CHARITY A Musical Cabaret: Affair of the Heart
Director: A. Corley Director: M. Bennett Director: M. Staczar
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information and availability of interested students, a meeting time will be selected and students will be notified. In addition, meeting times will also be posted on the SP website at www.utstudentproductions.com. The only exceptions are for Concert Board and Homecoming Board, which must be applied for. For more information, visit SP’s website or attend any one of the interest meetings on September 8th and 9th in Reeves Theater at 8 p.m. See you there!
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Travel Series
Colombia: Art Within Culture
By JOSH NAPIER Asst. News Editor
It’s impossible to fully appreciate a place you’ve never been to. You have to meet the people, taste the food and visit the landmarks to acquire an understanding of what the place is about. And even then sometimes it takes an epiphany of your own. Before landing in Bogota, Colombia’s Aeropuerto Internacional El Dorado I wasn’t sure what to expect. Probably something stereotypical that I had seen on TV or in a movie, like an older Colombian man carrying a pot of freshly ground coffee riding on a donkey, or drug lords shipping hundreds of kilos worth of cocaine from their billion dollar mansions. Needless to say, my predictions weren’t even close to what the country was really like. Bogota was nothing like I had ever seen. People
were working to live. By 5 p.m. major stores were closed and families were outside spending time with each other and friends. They danced and playing games in the street, eating arepas and drinking café con leche. It didn’t matter that their family of nine was living in a one bedroom home or that they barely had enough money to eat that week. What was important was that they were together. In Colombia the social class structure is strict. Unfortunately, if you’re born poor than there’s not much opportunity to move up in society because you’re only given what your family can provide you. On the coast in Cartagena, locals don’t often drive, but rather ride buses called “Chivas” where the drivers will blast loud music and pass around shots of aguardiente (a flavored liquor derived from sugarcane) to the passengers.
People generally seemed happier than the average American despite their lack of freedom and opportunity. So what are we doing wrong? As Americans, sometimes we lose sight of what is really important. With the unlimited opportunities we’re given it’s easy to mix up our priorities and get caught up with our jobs and school, causing us unneeded stress. So if I learned anything during my two weeks in Colombia it’s to be thankful for what I have and not to worry about material possessions. This summer I arrived in a third world country that I knew nothing about, expecting to learn about the people and their lives in Colombia. I left, however, with a better understanding of who I was and where my focus should be along with a greater knowledge and an appreciation for Colombia and its culture.
Left Street salesman in Bogota. He crafts these flowers out of wood by hand to make his living.
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TRAVEL SERIES
Above Steps to my room in the Claustro de Santa Teresa Hotel in Cartagena, Colombia.
Below Landscape of the countryside of Armenia, Colombia
Above Parque Nacíonal de Café in Armenia, Colombia
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Diversions Photo courtesy of Mike Harrell Red Bull racing driver pulled over by Tampa Police Department on Wednesday during move-in. The driver was told by the cop remove the car from the premises immediately because it was causing a rukus around campus and alarming the general public. This was the first time a Red Bull race car has been on campus.
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Commentary
Sports and Entertainment: Tampa’s Great Divide
By JOHN JACOBS Columnist
Tampa is a city full of entertainment. Unfortunately, sports fans, it’s not rare for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ games to be blacked out due to a lack of ticket sales (and talent). In the off-chance that a game is televised, the most entertaining part might be listening to the announcers struggle to find something positive to say. “And the Bucs line up with four receivers on first down…. And the Giants score a touchdown. Leftwich once again demonstrating his powerful arm.... If only he weren’t throwing interceptions, this guy could lead the team to a solid five wins.” Students complain that UT doesn’t have a football team, but Buccaneers football is definitely solid division II play at its finest. Along with the Bucs, Tampa also homes NHL team Tampa Bay Lightning, which are downtown at the St. Pete Times Forum. After one exciting game you’ll be wishing Tampa had an NBA team. Last (in the league, most years) but not least, we have the MLB team Tampa Bay Rays. The Rays were on track to be one of the best teams in their division this year and even made it to the World Series in 2008. But in Tampa-sports-fashion they have
disappointed us once again. Nothing says “Tampa Bay” like having all three sports teams ranking in the ten all time worst franchises. But to get back to what I was saying about entertainment, there are numerous bars and clubs to visit after the game. Including in Ybor city, which is just outside of the downtown Tampa area. The best way I can describe Ybor city is to describe a Plies music video, minus Plies and security. Ybor is basically a row of clubs, bars, and restaurants you can maneuver, until the streets turn into train tracks and postindustrial depression. Ybor’s 13th street is like Bourbon Street, except on heroin and hit in the face with a brick. With that being said, it’s actually a pretty fun area: if you’ve ever wanted to see what a 1980s Chevy looked like with a hot pink paint job and rims worth more than the car itself, then you know where to go. There are also many clubs and bars in the surrounding UT and downtown area. If you prefer to party like you’re well-off, The Kennedy, on Kennedy Boulevard is a great place to go on a Thursday night. It’s one of the nice clubs in Tampa where you’ll quickly realize how much nicer places are outside of Ybor. Celebrities even stop in occasionally, which makes for a great story between classes the next day:. “It was great man! Chris Tucker was there, Derek Jeter was there, even Michael Jordan was there!”“That’s so cool bro, what’d you end up doing the whole night?”“I was pretty much just staring at Chris Tucker,
Derek Jeter and Michael Jordan the whole night…” Basically any noun you can think of has a building named after it that serves beer. But to name a few other (more affordable) spots close to UT, there’s Cheap, Drynk, Hyde Park Café, The Deck, The Rack and Mangroves. Don’t worry, if you can’t decide where to go (because deciding how to have fun can be the most stressful thing of all), you’ll quickly find out how many kids on campus have a part time job as a club promoter. If your friend is one, you’ll figure it out when you’re talking to one of your friends: “Dude, we should go by the Kennedy tonight. I told my friend David I’d go with him and he said we could get to the front of the line for an extra $30!” “You realize David’s a promoter and doesn’t really care right?”“Wait. Really? He never mentioned that to me… and he’s my roommate.” Promotion companies basically run every place you’ll end up going to in Tampa. They all have some “special” event every night of the week and their own website with appropriate names like “nightsontheedge. com.” A word to all the returning students: I’m afraid I have terrible news. First, The 7 Seas is officially closed forever. Yes, the strip club that no one (would admit they) had been to is finally gone. The strip club that looked like it was run on a public bathroom off the Jersey Shore boardwalk will forever stand as a memorial to mediocrity.
This was the kind of place where you almost wanted to pay the women to put their clothes back on. If you ever wanted to see a woman in her third trimester stripping (not that anybody ever would) you’ve missed your chance. Now if you want to go to a strip club, you’ll be forced to go at least two blocks further down the road to visit one of the other 15 or more clubs within the two mile radius. The second part of the terrible news is that Saturday nights at The Hut are also gone forever. Yes, the place where every student at UT had their “I can’t believe (blank) happened last night” moment is gone. With $1 pitchers of beer, showing up to the hut with $10 could erase your memory and still leave you with enough money to buy two hot dogs from the cart. So many UT students were at The Hut every Saturday that it was only a matter of time before John Sykes put his name on it. You would see more kids from one of your classes show up to “The Hut” than would show up to class. “Oh wow, all 23 kids from my criminology class are here tonight…. Only 15 of these kids actually show up to that class.” So whether it’s going to bars or clubs, watching failing teams or (in the very sad situation) going to strip clubs, Tampa is a city anyone can enjoy. There’s also other stuff like museums and libraries and classes, but nobody really pays attention to those things. John Jacobs can be reached at jjacobs@ spartans.ut.edu.
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16 AUGUST 27 2010 | THE MINARET Student Finds Herself in a Battle Against Tampa and Survives
By NARISA IMPRASERT Columnist
T h e c i t y i s a t w a r. O n e - w a y streets become battle grounds for the inexperienced. The cobblestone roads, pretty houses and student-spoiled dorms are nice enough to stop anyone in their tracks, but the truth of the matter is that this city takes some getting used to. The stacked highways and short stoplights might seem overwhelming at first, but think of it as a test from Tampa Bay itself: if you can handle this happy medium of a town, you could learn to fall in love over and over again. Tampa, to me, is like a glorified banking district. But The University of Tampa, placed smack dab in the heart and soul of downtown, could be anyone’s ideal setting. Beyond the residence halls and minarets lies a world full of wonders. The little gems of Tampa give it a special place in my heart because Tampa caters to us all. I (an extremely indecisive student) prefer used bookstores one day and obnoxious dance clubs the next. But my good friend prefers bar-hopping on inconvenient weekdays and sports events whenever they are available.The good thing about attending UT is not just its educational components, but its convenient placement. One thing I adore, for example, is my study break options. I have local coffeehouses, the Rathskeller (right below Plant Hall), cafes, bookstores, shopping centers, arenas, bars, restaurants and theme parks all within a short distance from the
school. But one place in particular that I think a lot of students take for granted is Plant Park. It is a public park placed right in front of Plant Hall, right across from the Tampa Museum of Art and its notorious “art park.” I consider such options as rewards for getting an “A” on a paper or for making it to class when my eyes refuse to open. Like all normal stressed-out students, I often find the need to relax and unwind. Being cooped up in a classroom all day takes its toll on my body, so I love a good read beneath a Riverside tree. Call me a strange, but I believe that UT slowly changed me and became my new home. During freshman year I was an out of control, barely motivated, overly excited girl overdosing on freedom. The realization that I was living life on my own terms was a temporary heaven. I, like many others, jumped into a taxi on day one with a handful of strangers and danced the night away from Thursday night to Sunday morning—leaving myself just enough time to recuperate in time for class on Monday. I was awestruck by the bright lights of Ybor, fascinated with the strip on Howard, and got lost every other day when I drove. Now as a senior, I spend my days in the Vaughn Courtyard socializing, taking power-naps between classes and studying my nights away. With a new reality check in tow, I’ve reorganized my priorities and found a way to stay alive and content within a battle against myself and my new environment. Tampa is the city I fell in love with, but UT is the school that made it that much easier to find my passion and drive within a somewhat intimidating area. It’s a good thing I’m a Spartan.
COMMENTARY
Editorial: Welcome Back
Welcome back, University of Tampa students. Summer is coming to an end and for some of us; that means this is, for many of us, our last year at UT. Here are is an overview of some of the stories we have covered this first week and an introduction for those of you who are new to The Minaret to get the ball rolling. Many of you may have noticed the ongoing construction of some new buildings to open this fall. Among those buildings are the health center (set to open late fall) and the new science building (which was also said to be scheduled for opening in the fall). The Sykes chapel, donated as a gift to the university by John Sykes, is also currently in the final phases of construction. Many of you may have heard UT in the news over the summer. UT’s former baseball pitcher Roberto Martinez competed on ABC’s The Bachelorette. The winner of the show chose UT as a setting for one of his romantic dates with Ali Fedotowsky, a former competitor on The Bachelor. Unfortunately, there was also some sad news over the break: a UT alumna died while traveling in South Africa. Nicole Murphy ‘08, was struck by a car in June. Her brother was also struck and left in critical condition. Members of the UT alumni association and community members held a memorial service in
Murphy’s honor on Aug. 20. Friends of Murphy have said that she was a great team player and she will be missed. Three sorority sisters were also in the news in accusations involving acts of hazing. The members of the sorority were sanctioned individually, resulting in suspension and failure to graduate. Judicial Coordinator Mike Gilmer and the three women accused did not comment on the events. As an institutionalized campus newspaper, The Minaret is expected to cover the news from all angles. In our articles on these cases, The Minaret reported what we found from the court cases. We work to provide everyone the opportunity to share their side of the story and continue to take both sides into consideration. The Minaret publishes information that it knows is factually correct. If, in error, we publish any incorrect information, you can count on us to publish a retraction. We also welcome letters to the editor. The Minaret does not edit these letters and publishes them in the same form in which they were sent. Any questions, concerns or letters may be sent to ut.minaret@gmail.com. We look forward to providing you with the best and timely news possible. Anyone interested in joining The Minaret, may either send us an e-mail or visit us in person in Vaughn 211.
Embrace Change and Experience UT Life By DERRICK AUSTIN Commentary Editor
So much of UT’s campus has been transformed since my first semester in the fall of 2007: the mailroom was across the hall from Fletcher Lounge, there wasn’t a flagpole in Plant Park, and there were parking lots and cubicles for UT faculty—if I remember correctly—where the chapel stands. Three years of graduates, three incoming classes. Even minor things—a new paint job in Plant Hall, fresh flowers in front of John Sykes—leave their indelible mark on the landscape. I came here not only to further my education but to seek out experience. I didn’t know what experiences I looked for—I couldn’t tell you now either, but I’ve found them. The eighteen-year-old graduate fleeing the boondocks of Niceville would be nearly unrecognizable to me now. Thank God. Many freshman embrace the newness of college life, but just as many are averse to change. They hang onto the past or simply try to float through the next four years of life. Some of my high school friends were like that; I was like that too. The pull of high school memories and loyalty to those friendships was, perhaps, one of my biggest hang-ups. I tried to stay connected to those friends via Facebook, and it worked for a while. Unfortunately, as the years progress, a lot of those relationships inevitably fade—not by any fault of the friends, but it’s just natural when you’re physically out of each other’s lives for most
of the year. Don’t forget those relationships; you spent four years developing them, but don’t foreground the past to the point that you block out the present. Now is the time to refine yourself. Many will tell you, your college years will change your life, which is true, if you let it. The changes can be something as major as breaking out of your shell and stepping up to become an active participant of campus life, more often than not it’ll be something inconsequential or imperceptible, something as simple as discovering your own sense of style or breezing through campus with a certain confidence. This is why I like to think of the college experience as refining the self rather than changing it. I said earlier, my younger self would be unrecognizable to me now, which isn’t exactly true. I’m still the same quiet, sweet guy, just better—yes, I’m more confident and smarter than I was, but I’ve also discovered simple things like the joys of Indian food and a good pair of leather shoes. But it’s the subtler changes that are sometimes the most rewarding, things you won’t even notice until others point them out to you. I came to UT knowing that I’d get a degree in four years, but that would be the least of my accomplishments. If after four years I left with little more than a piece of paper, my time would have been spent in vain. Seek out new experiences, refine yourself. When you enter your senior year, walk around campus and take notice of what’s changed—then take that measure of yourself. How have you changed? It could be as obvious as a chapel in the middle of campus, or small and private as a new patch of goldenrods by the mailroom. Derrick Austin can be reached at daustin@spartans.ut.edu.
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From K-Rod to A-Rod: 2010 is Getting Ugly By MILES PARKS Sports Writer
It was the sound of disappointment. It was the echo of a lost era. Or maybe it was a mixture of the two in New York several weeks ago as Mets pitcher Francisco Rodriguez battered his girlfriend’s father and America saw baseball in 2010 for what it is: a lost cause. With September rapidly approaching, we scramble to throw away those May delusions of grandeur—the Rockies winning the National League, the Pirates winning on the road or Carlos Zambrano being a happy dude—and start drawing up playoff brackets full of old-timers and newcomers. But this year seems different. Strikeouts are up, biceps are down and umpire Jim Joyce still has a job. Who the heck is Dallas Braden? The perfect game club sure is becoming less exclusive when you consider that this kid has a career earned run average over 4.20. My cousin is thinking about getting back into baseball—maybe he can throw an MLB nono too. If there ever was a time for a young pitcher, that time is now. Trevor Cahill and David Price are dominating the American League, Josh Johnson is downright dirty and Cliff Lee has only walked 11 batters all season. Columnists are crying that 2010 is boring, but this “year of the pitcher” isn’t necessarily bad for baseball. Games are shorter and numbers aren’t so ballooned. We tend to forget that baseball has been around for a long time, and for most of it, 61 homers in a season was a magic number. We follow
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‘K-Rod’ suffered a thumb injury and was placed on the DL after a fight with his girlfriend’s father.
sports, and baseball especially, because of the unpredictability of it all; there’s always a chance for 9 runs in the ninth to win the ballgame, just like Colorado did in St. Louis on July 6. By putting the emphasis on pitching again, it gives baseball a different look. Longtime fans are intrigued, and new ones are taught the value of a sacrifice fly. Mark Teixeira and Alex Rodriguez each hit it out 3 times in a single game this year. The year of the pitcher just makes you appreciate the
Yankees that much more. Speaking of New York, before 2010 “600” was just another number to me. But as of August 4, the reference makes me cringe. With that number, I think Barry Bonds, I think Mitchell Report, I think HGH, and now I think of Alex Rodriguez, who got his 600th long ball this month. If you aren’t tired of reading about steroids in your hometown newspaper, then you must be living under a rock or with Roger Clemens’ family. But as much as we
hate to hear about it, most of our heroes are shams and many of our records are tainted. Alex Rodriguez’s “achievement” comes in a season that was supposed to be clean— finally. But the cheaters steal the spotlight again. In a July that should have been about the Rays’ and Padres’ excellent seasons, ARod (and his 0.265 batting average) was mentioned on ESPN nightly. Let’s hope he doesn’t hit 757 homers— I don’t think Cooperstown has room for that many asterisks. And while A-Rod has become known for being busy with the ‘roids, Jim Joyce and Co. have injected their share of bad calls into games. The Tigers have been on the rough end of two horrid calls, as pitcher Armondo Galarraga tossed the “imperfect game” in which Joyce cost him perfection with a bad call, and Johnny Damon was called out on strikes against the Braves on a ball that was in a different area code than the strike zone. Some are calling for instant review on every play, but the purists know where that would end. I’d hate to drive to Tropicana Field to see what would seem like a football game. Games would be longer and less controversial. Fans love to cheer, but they really love to boo. Baseball is not perfect. And that’s why we love it. Let’s hope Rockies star pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez finds that groove again, and Padres outfielder Chris Denorfia gets a World Series ring. Because the real heroes of this era aren’t the shining stars—they’re the ones who will bring us out of the dark ages.
18 AUGUST 27 2010 | THE MINARET [From Back, Volleyball] NCAA Division II South Region Tournament, defeating conference foe Saint Leo in the finals. Saint Leo was the only SSC team to defeat the Spartans, tying them for first in the conference with a 15-1 mark. However, in the NCAA South Region Finals, the Spartans defeated the Saint Leo Lions in three sets. This year the Spartans will have no lack of offense with both Vanderhall and Cunningham returning for their final years, and sophomore Jessica Yingling coming off a strong freshman year of play. Some new Spartans this year are defensive specialists Kendall Putnam and Frances Cardenas. Putnam, from Parkland, Fla., was a varsity starter her entire high school career, earning her school MVP award in her junior year of play. San Juan native Cardenas has used her talents toward four consecutive Puerto Rican junior national tournaments. Other new additions include outside hitters Shaina Abdell, Holly Reschke and Ital-
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The Spartans Finished First in the Sunshine State Conference in 2009 School
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Spartan forward Lister Warren was second on the team with 24 points last season.
nals, but lost to No. 9 ranked Lees-McRae by the score of 0-1, ending their season. Women’s soccer ended the 2009 season with a 6-11-1 record, placing 7th in the SSC with a conference record of 2-6. Head Coach Gerry Lucey and the team have something to look forward to this season as returning point’s leader Jazmin Perry will be entering her junior year at UT. The swimming team is coming off a season where the men and women both placed first in six out of fifteen total events. UT’S 2009-2010 men and women’s swim teams both earned a spot in the NCAA Championships. The men finished in 11th place, while the women finished 12th. Cross Country in 2009 had mixed results. The women earned a bid to contend for the NCAA Championships, placing 10th out of 24 teams. This 10th place finish was following the women Spartans’ third straight NCAA Division II South Regional title. Head Coach Jarrett Slaven was named the South Region Coach of the Year by United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. This was his third straight year that he was honored with
the award. On the men’s side of cross country, the Spartans finished 8th at the NCAA South Regional tournament. They did not compete in the NCAA Championships in 2009. Notching 14 wins and 10 losses in SSC play, the UT softball team landed in third place in the conference and finished with an overall 23-17 record. Jessica Tejas led the offense with a .288 batting average and 17 RBI, while Heather VanLandin and Kari Walsh posted winning records on the mound. VanLandin ended her season with a 14-10 record and 1.79 ERA, allowing an opponent batting average of just .198. Walsh finished with 9-7 with a 2.65 ERA, giving up just 3 homeruns all season. Although VanLandin and Tejas have graduated, Walsh and other key contributors will be returning for the 2010 season. Spartan golf was highlighted by a 2nd place finish at the Spartan Invitational, hosted by UT at Rogers Park. Other notable meets were the Saint Leo Invitational and Barry Invitational, in which UT finished 3rd and 4th, respectively.
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The University of Tampa’s women’s cross country team was ranked first by the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association in its preseason regional cross country rakings for Division II. The men’s team was given a preseason ranking of No. 4. Last season, The Spartan women finished in 10th place at NCAA Championships in Evansville, Indiana after claming their third straight NCAA South Region title. Cross Country will begin their 2010 season by hosting the UT Early Bird Classic on Sept. 3 at 6 p.m. at Dover Trails.
Men’s Soccer In the 2010 Sunshine State Conference Preseason Poll, the UT men’s soccer team was given a third place ranking, tied with Rollins College. Barry University, last year’s SSC champions, are ranked first in the poll. The Spartans will kick off their season on Sept. 3 at 4:30 p.m. as they face the University of Montevallo Falcons in Columbus, GA.
UT Hall of Fame Nine former student-athletes and two others were named to UT’s Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2010. Former UT athletes include Chris Sullivan and Ginger Lynn of soccer, Charles Andrews of basketball, Donna Howe and Cindy Jones of swimming, Dean Kelley and Rodd Kelley of baseball, April Lindsey of basketball and Allison Mascas of cross country. Anthony Borrell and Chuck Winship will be inducted as well for their contributions to UT athletics.
Baseball Former Spartans pitcher Roberto Martinez was a contestant on this summer’s season of ABC’s The Bachelorette. Martinez brought bachelorette Ali Fedotowsky to his hometown of Tampa and played baseball with her on UT’s own baseball field.
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UT Volleyball Enters Season Ranked No.3
By MARC JORDAN Sports Writer
With the new year rolling around, the University of Tampa volleyball team is set to kickoff their 2010 campaign. Their team is ranked third in the nation according to 2010 AVCA Division II Coaches Top 25 Preseason Poll. The rank is the 13th consecutive top 10 placement for the Spartans, who sit behind only Concordia St. Paul and California State, San Bernardino, two of the three teams that defeated UT last season. California ended the Spartans’ run in the NCAA Division II Elite Eight. UT will meet volleyball powerhouse and the first-ranked Concordia Golden Bears in the Tampa Classic at the start of this season. The Spartan team ended its last season with a 31-3 record while also appearing in the NCAA Division II Elite Eight in St. Paul, Minn. All six starters are returning for another season. Two-time Sunshine State Conference Player of the Year Melissa Vanderhall will return in her senior year of play for the Spartans as their season begins on Sept. 3. Vanderhall had a dominating 2009 campaign that ended with 416 kills and a 3.92 kills per set ratio. Senior setter Meghan Sherman led the team with 1293 total assists,
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Carrea leads UT with nine RBI and is tied for the team best, two homeruns.
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Melissa Vanderhall led the UT volleyball team with 416 kills en route to a 31-3 overall record.
while outside hitter Kaleigh Cunningham had 354 kills of her own during her breakout season. The Spartans are beginning their 27th season under the leadership of Head Coach Chris Catanach, who already has compiled an 810-154 career record during his years at UT. Even with his winning
record, Catanach remains focused on the season at hand. “Last year was last year, this is a whole new year, we are one year older and one year different,” Coach Catanach says of his returning team. During the off-season the team traveled to Europe for a team building trek to develop their team
mind-set. “We took the team to Europe, bonding us at a higher level,” Coach Catanach stated. Sophomore outside hitter Kady Bruce added that “the competition there was intense and really helped us work together as a team.” Last year, the Spartans won the [See 18]
Spartan Sports: A Review of the 2009-2010 Seasons By DANIEL FEINGOLD Sports Editor
The 2009-2010 school year was a busy one for Spartan athletics. Whether it was on the field, the court, the track or in the water, the Spartans experienced both victory and defeat. Spartan baseball shined once again as they won the Sunshine State Conference (SSC) title for the 13th time in school history. Finishing the regular season with an overall record of 428, the Spartans have now won 40 games or more in eight consecutive seasons. After a mid-season loss to Valdosta State, UT did not face defeat again over a span of 25 games, a new school record. The previous record was 21 straight games. Under the leadership of Head Coach Joe Urso, the Spartans hosted the NCAA South Regional Tournament. Following victories over Florida Tech, Valdosta State and Southern Arkansas, the Spartans headed to Cary, N.C. for the NCAA Championships as the South Regional champs. UT ran into good pitching at the NCAA Championships, only scoring 1 run in their two losses against Central Missouri and Georgia College and State. The
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UT’s baseball squad captured the conference and South Region titles, but fell short of its national championship hopes.
Spartans did not come home victorious at nationals, but will try again in 2010. On the basketball court, the women’s team began the season with a No. 22 ranking handed down by USA Today ESPN Division II Top 25 Coaches’ Poll, and finished the season ranked 18th. It was the first time in team history that the Spartans were ranked in the top 25 the entire season. With a final record of 26-5, the Spartans went undefeated at home with 14
wins. The Spartans took home the conference title, but fell to Arkansas Tech in the NCAA South Regional Tournament to end their season. Senior Tiara Cook, now graduated, led the team with 16.4 points per game and 8.6 rebounds per game. Gianna Messina, who will be entering her senior year at UT, finished second in both those categories, averaging 14.5 and 6.2 per game, respectively. Men’s basketball struggled
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to piece together wins last season, finishing 11-16 overall and eighth in the SSC. The Spartans did earn a bid to compete in the SSC Championship as a 7th seed. Facing Rollins in the quarterfinal round, UT lost 54-73. The men’s soccer team had success last year, finishing second in the SSC behind Rollins and with an overall record of 17-3-1. With senior goalkeeper Ryan Thompson, now graduated, and returning goalie Clete Goddard in net, the Spartans only allowed 18 goals all season. The Spartans got past conference foes Lynn and Rollins to move onto the NCAA Quarterfi[See 18]