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Write Love On Her Arms By Sarah Gottlieb Reporter
University of Tampa students eager to hear one young woman’s account of her long struggle with depression and addiction gathered in Reeves Theater last Wednesday. Renee Yohe, who inspired others to begin the non-profit movement To Write Love on Her Arms, was 12 years old when she began cutting herself. Yohe’s story—spanning more than 10 years—tells of depression, selfinjury, homelessness, physical and sexual abuse and multiple suicide attempts. To Write Love on Her Arms is an organization providing hope and finding support for those suffering from mental illness and addiction. The organization took off in 2006 when a group of Yohe’s friends decided they wanted to find a way to pay for her treatment. Yohe, now sober, tours by herself to tell her own story in the hopes of helping others. “I came from a good home,” Yohe said at the beginning of her address to the crowd in Reeves. “My parents loved me very much and I guess if anything it almost invalidated things I struggled with on the inside.” Yohe struggled with depression and panic attacks at a young age. After cutting herself for the first time when she was 12, she started experimenting with alcohol and drugs. After one night of drinking, she was raped. Later on she attempted suicide and her parents put her in counseling. Yohe said she did well for a while, but by her senior year in high school was again drinking and cutting. At the age of 18, she left home to live on the streets because she wanted to protect her family from her behavior. “My story entails a lot of things like that,” Yohe said. “There were a lot of patterns of running and of trying to protect other people from me and getting myself in trouble.” While living on the streets, Yohe was again raped. She went back to the person who raped her, staying for months in an abusive relationship. Yohe’s parents soon begged her to go to rehab. “Again, it was not the cure-
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Fake ID statistics for UT conducted through a random & anonymous walk-by survey sample taken of 80 students:
Fake IDs 64% By Beth Giddens, Kasia Lorenz-Kruk & Katelyn Soja Journalism II
A night of fun cut short, handcuffs around your wrists and over $4,000: this is the story a University of Tampa student’s fake ID scandal. And all because of a two inch by three inch laminated sheet of paper. Mary Smith, whose name has been changed because she asked for anonymity, never knew how much one night could end up costing her. She says it all began when she was out to dinner with friends and plans suddenly changed. Everyone decided they wanted to go to the Dallas Bull, a wellknown Tampa night spot for country music fans. She had bought a fake ID from a store who makes them in her hometown, but she didn’t necessarily want to use her fake ID that night because the Dallas Bull was 18 and up.
However, she didn’t have her real ID on her at the time, so she had to use her fake. “I guess an undercover cop was checking IDs at the door, acting like a bouncer.” Smith said. “When the cop took my ID from me, she looked at it for a minute, but then went straight to her car. The ID had my real name and information on it, so when she ran my name she found out the ID wasn’t real.” Smith said she was immediately arrested and put into the cop car, along with her friend who had also used a fake ID. “I was really nervous, but there wasn’t much I could do about it. The ride to the police station was so weird. First they took us to the local station,” Smith said. Once there, the pair got inside a paddy wagon that held people who were arrested for different things: homeless arrests, prostitution and DUI’s. Then they were all finally
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The Minaret | February 26, 2010
University of Tampa Students STAND for a Better World By Cara Marzilli Reporter
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An estimated six million Jewish people and five million “undesirables” were killed during the Holocaust while the Nazi regime ruled Germany. This horrific mass genocide is not the first or the last that the world has seen. This past Tuesday, The University of Tampa Professor Janice Law addressed a group of about 20 students lecturing on the propaganda surrounding the Holocaust. “When a country is weak and in turmoil, that’s when people seek to believe in something for their own personal gain,” explained Law. “Ultimately the timing of the Nazi propaganda is how they were able to have a mass extermination in such small steps.” Law was pleased with the turnout rate for the lecture. She is also the advisor for UT
STAND. The group is a student-led division of the Genocide Intervention network, and UT’s chapter was one of the first to instill the program in a Florida college. Students at UT have the opportunity to take a stand against genocide and human atrocities with the student-run organization. Their message is clear: to create awareness about and prevention against genocide. “For the most part, many students generally aren’t aware at all,” said Colleen Itani, president of UT STAND. The most recent genocide is occurring in the Darfur region of Sudan. Four years ago, the government in Sudan began systematically destroying villages in the Darfur region and killing innocent civilians. Some of the reasons for the attacks are based on disputes over economic resources. “We saw a Campus MovieF-
est film asking UT students if they knew about Darfur. Some of the answers were that it was another planet, or just another country,” Itani explained. After hearing this, the UT STAND organization has been pushing to raise awareness about Darfur across campus. “Even if we take five minutes of someone’s time to talk to them, they generally start asking questions and want to know more. And that’s the first step, generating awareness,” Itani said. The group hopes to create their own film for the Campus MovieFest next year as a means to increase awareness and generate action. The fact that genocide can happen in the 21st century is shocking for many students to wrap their minds around, but UT STAND believes in the grassroots approach to creating change and aiding the humanitarian effort.
“Unfortunately for the most part of the world, Darfur still contains an inferior race in many people’s eyes,” Law said. “Racism hasn’t ended, nor will it end in the near future. But if we begin by educating ourselves as an organization on past genocides, we can move forward with educating others and generate change.” This weekend the group plans to visit the Holocaust Museum located in St. Petersburg. They are also planning their ‘Darformal’ on April 23, an event to raise awareness about the genocide. They hope to include many organizations throughout campus and to continue to grow. “We have to start with the grassroots movement [...] to stand up and say this can’t happen,” Itani said. UT STAND meets Mondays at 3:30 p.m. in North Walker Hall, room 106. For more information visit www.standnow.org.
UT Professor Addresses Future of Hillsborough River By Jeffrey Palmer Reporter
Dana Plays, UT professor of communications and film, gave students a taste of her Hillsborough River documentary in an Honors symposium lecture this past Monday. She addressed such pressing issues as water salinization, red tide algae blooms, and river fertilizer pollution as pivotal points of her lecture. Underlying the presentation was the understanding that the Hillsborough is the lifeblood of Tampa, a natural resource without which the city would not exist. To illustrate her views and enhance student awareness of the issues facing the river, Plays utilized a number of YouTube clips she had constructed over a period
of filming and research. They consisted largely of montage scenes taken from along the river set to stirring music. Within the clips she also supported her claims with numerous commentaries by UT colleagues Steven Hendrix of the chemistry department, associate biology professor Evan Chipouras, and president of the local branch of the Sierra Club, Phil Compton. “The Hillsborough is the living heart of Tampa,” said Chipouras. “And people are beginning to discover and treasure it.” Plays briefly discussed her personal ideology behind filmmaking and the tremendous impact her initial training as an artist has had upon her work. “I believe in a very hands-on approach to my work,” she said.
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Once done with the filming process, Plays intends to take her project to the next level. “I plan to produce this into a full-length documentary,” she confirmed.
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Monday night relaxation… At 12 a.m. on Feb. 16, security responded to a silent witness alert for marijuana on the 4th floor of Vaughn. Students were referred to the judicial board. Pre-game gone wrong At 10:25 p.m. on Feb. 18, security responded to the 5th floor of Vaughn in reference to alcohol violations. Students were referred to the judicial board. Roommate Brawls At 7:40 p.m. of Feb. 19, a student reported having a physical altercation with his roommate on the 6th floor of Vaughn.
A truly great party, before it got raided At 4 a.m. on Feb. 20, security received information that UT students were arrested and charged for underage drinking off campus. Police raided the residence and arrests were made. False alarm At 3:15 a.m. on Feb. 21, security responded to a fire alarm in the Rescom East Building lobby. What great lengths for a booty call At 4 a.m. on Feb. 21, security responded to a call of a broken window at McKay Hall. The case is still open.
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The Minaret | February 26, 2010
Professor Transforms Book to a Movie By Alex Krischik Reporter
We all know that a picture is worth 1,000 words, but can a movie capture 304 pages? It’s been done before, but for University of Tampa professor John Capouya and screenwriter John Posey, it’s a serious question, and one they mean to answer. Last Monday, Posey and Capouya presented their work in Reeves Theater. Posey came from Cali. to work with Capouya on transforming his book, Gorgeous George, into a feature-length film. When a writer selects a subject for his book, the standards are generally high. Why write a book if no one will find it interesting? Is there anyone but yourself who truly admires this person? As it turns out, Capouya shares his interest with Bob Dylan, Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali), James Brown and John Waters. Gorgeous George is the true story of American “baby-face” (good guy) wrestler George Wagner, who tried desperately to earn a living for he and his wife, Betty, during the Depression. After recovering from a broken leg, Betty dyed George’s dark hair platinum blonde, and he took on the effeminate, gender-bending “heel” (bad guy) persona of “Gorgeous George” to attract viewers and earn more money. For years he portrayed himself
as a boisterous, pompous wrestler (to the point of recruiting a butler spray the ring with perfume before entering). After a short life of fame and alcohol he died in 1963. Capouya showed true admiration for Gorgeous George, a man who changed American popculture and whose story, Capouya says, is about “rejecting what your fate seems to be.” Capouya’s success goes beyond his publication – he is coproducing a film (modified from his book) and a documentary about Gorgeous George, the former of which is being written by writer and actor John Posey. “There’s so much color in this guy,” said Posey, who found Gorgeous George both captivating and moving. Taking the podium, he described the cautious process of turning a great book into an equally great screenplay. Posey discussed the tentative job of searching for those key points in a narrative that he could pull from the text. “What are these moments that I can wrap everything around?” he asked. Pressing a 304 page book into one hour and 55 minutes without losing the integral essence of the story is difficult and time-consuming. Posey cautions, “You have to keep your page count down. By page 16 they have to be married or I’m in trouble!”
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All of the information about George comes from history and first or second-hand accounts, like his 94 year-old ex-wife, Betty. As such, the writing (of both Capouya and Posey) also bears the essential task of understanding someone who has been dead for nearly 50 years, and understanding why and how he did what he did. “It was his spectacular ability to understand audience psychology and get people to really hate him and to pay to see him,” said Posey on George’s claim to fame. For those of us who want to know ourselves, the book Gorgeous George by professor Capouya is already out. The (slightly fictionalized) movie is hopefully on the way, with Posey working steadily on the screenplay.
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all,” said Yohe. “But it was one of the best decisions I made: to go and get help.” It took Yohe a second time in rehab before she was able to remain sober for a long period of time: nearly three years. “I started a new life,” she said. “During those three years I had so many wonderful opportunities... I was having the privilege to come and talk to people. People were looking to me.” Yohe soon realized, though, that there was pressure building inside her. “[I had to] live up to standards and expectations that I felt were being put on me to be the girl in a story,” Yohe said. “And the story leaves it with maybe a bit of uncertainty, but really the expectation was that I was better now.” Clinging to expectations of perfection left Yohe miserable. After one speaking event, she attempted suicide again in her hotel room. She lived, but then attempted suicide again. During this attempt, however, she said she had a “brief moment of clarity” and
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called her father for help. She realized in that moment that she did want to live. At 22, Yohe went back to rehab and stayed for four months in a treatment center. After about a year off, Yohe went back to touring. The University of Tampa is only Yohe’s second speaking event since leaving rehab. “One of the biggest things I’ve had to learn, even though I’d said it a million times, is that this a journey,” she said. “Recovery and healing… this is a process.” Yohe said that today she tries to no longer punish herself for her mistakes. “If I can have some grace for myself, I can have freedom,” she said. “It’s not this perfect pretty gift-wrapped box that I can present. But I think if anything, people can relate to that. I don’t know who can relate to perfection.” Yohe said her sobriety is something she works on every day but she knows when she relapsed she didn’t end back up where she started. “Whatever things that you’re fighting through, never give up,” she told her audience. “You’re going to fall down over and over again, but the beautiful thing is that you can get back up.” Cases of Mental Illness on the Rise During the speaking event, Yohe said she did not believe her story was unique in any way. “Bits and pieces of it are your story, your story, your story,” she said. “Maybe you’ve never dealt with addiction, maybe you’ve never had a problem with alcohol, maybe cutting is the most absurd thing to you and it makes absolutely no sense. And that’s okay. Maybe you don’t know exactly what I’ve been through, but
I know that every person in here knows what pain is.” In November of 2009, many college counseling centers were seeing an increase in the rate of students seeking help for mental illnesses, according to a report by the Philadelphia Inquirer. Additionally, the American College Health Association said that in spring 2008, nearly 15 percent of college students had been diagnosed with depression, an increase from the 10 percent of students in 2000. Gina Firth, associate dean of students, said she did not have the statistics to say whether the number of student concerns were going up or down at UT. She did say, though, that it has felt like a busy year. “Anecdotally, it feels to me that we’re getting more every year,” she said. She also said that nationally, she believed reported cases of mental illness have been going up. Firth said mental health issues seem to be more prevalent for two reasons. “First of all, mental health issues are basically out of the closet,” she said. “They’re not nearly as secretive or as shame-based as they were in the past, which is a really good thing. More people are seeking treatment for mental health issues than they ever have before.” Firth said another reason there might be more cases is because there are now more students at the college level that would not have considered applying to college in years past. “Because we’re better able to manage and treat mental illnesses, students who are struggling with those [types of issues] are able to continue with their education,” she said. “And we’re seeing more
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The Minaret | February 26, 2010 of those at the college level. Awareness and Help When asked if she thought there was enough awareness about the severities of mental illness, Firth said she didn’t think so. “I don’t think that the general public has a good awareness of that,” she said. “So that would probably trickle down into student awareness.” Firth said, however, that 10 to 20 years ago, mental health was not talked about as openly. “I do think that we’re going to continue to grow in this area,” she said. “I’ve seen in my career it continually become more and more discussed. It’s only going to increase.” In an interview with The Minaret, Yohe also said she believed that in the future there will be more opportunities for people to open up about mental illness. “It just takes one person opening up their mouth and being willing to share and it catches on,” she said. “Oftentimes people in the past have thought of mental health issues as a character flaw or a personality issue, said Firth. “But it’s an illness.” Firth said that depression, anxiety, substance abuse, eating disorders and cutting behaviors can all be related in many ways. “If someone is using substances in an abusive way, over time it actually can create depression,” she said. “If someone is depressed and doesn’t get help and starts to self-medicate, oftentimes they end up abusing alcohol and other drugs because they’re depressed. There’s a relationship between all of these mental illnesses that’s important to recognize. Sometimes they can get linked together.” Firth said that each year during orientation, incoming freshman are made aware of help available for those suffering from mental illness. Additionally, a mental health screening is made available on campus every fall. A mental health screening can also be found online at the Health Center website. Firth encourages students to use the tools campus offers to checkup and see how they are doing. UT also used to have a chapter of Active Minds, an organization that raises awareness among college students about mental heath issues. “I was really excited when they started a couple years ago,” Firth said. “I would love to see that organization come back and become very active on our campus because I think we really need it. I think there’s more that we can do; more that can be done.” She added that she would like to see some students take the initiative to get Active Minds running again. Firth stressed that those who feel they are struggling seek help. UT students can make an appointment at the Health and Counseling center. “Depression in particular is something that’s treatable,” she said. “And there is no point in going through life feeling miserable and hopeless and sad all the time when there’s people who can help
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and there’s treatments that work.” Friends also should not be afraid to step in. “The friend is already in trouble,” said Firth. “If somebody’s depressed or anxious or having difficulty with an addiction, alcohol or other drug problem, these types of illnesses can lead to some pretty serious consequences. A true friend is somebody that reaches out in a time of need. So worrying about getting somebody in trouble who’s already in trouble is kind of a moot point.” Friends can reach out to other friends by talking with them, filling out a Student of Concern form or talking to hall staff. (See sidebar for more details). “You can’t do harm by referring somebody,” Firth said. Yohe said that while she has to work each day at her sobriety, getting help was the best thing that happened. “When we talk about those things, they lose power over us,” she said. “There is a catch phrase, ‘secrets keep you sick.’ You can hold onto those things all you want, and it’s going to keep poisoning you. Those are some of the first steps... asking for help.” Yohe said that she has had to bash the idea that things are going to be perfect now. “We’re going to make mistakes,” she said. “We’re going to fall and find ourselves back in some kind of pattern. And the biggest thing is to not lose hope because there is a way out. We may not do it perfectly, but that’s okay.”
Helping a Friend -Fill out a Student of Concern form online: w w w. u t . e d u / f o r m s . aspx?ekfrm=4606 -Talk to hall staff -Facilitate a conversation using the following techniques: 1. Focus on the behavior and what you’re seeing and state why you are concerned. 2. Use “I” language, such as: I feel ___ when you __ because; I’m concerned because I see ___; I hear you cry and I’m worried… 3. Don’t blame. 4. Be supportive and, if comfortable, offer to accompany the friend to an appointment.
News 5 Late-Night Student Safety Service Running Low on Battery Power The Minaret | February 26, 2010
By Robert Stephenson Reporter
Over the past year, traveling around campus at night has been a safety issue and the LASER Team has been a sure way to get from point A to point B. That is, of course, if the golf cart batteries last long enough. On Feb. 17-19, the LASER team carts were supposed to be driving students from parking garages, dorms and other venues. They had apparently shut down around 1 a.m. when they were supposed to be running until 2 a.m. From Sunday to Wednesday
LASER Team is supposed to run from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. From Thursday to Saturday the service runs from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. By a little after 1 a.m. on Thursday, students called in and were told that the carts had already been returned back to Thomas Parking Garage for the night because the batteries died and needed to be charged. The LASER Team (Law Abiding Students Ever Ready) which was coined by Student Government has been providing a "Safe On-Campus Escort" for 19 years, giving free golf-cart rides around campus after hours.
LASER Team vehicle parked outside Vaughn Center.
The business has become well-known for quick, safe rides from dorms to late night food grills. The golf cart employees have built up a strong rapport for getting students where they need to be when they need to. But lately something hasn’t been going right. Rachel Rollo, coordinator of student programs and events (which includes LASER Team) admitted to battery problems but said they aren't too alarming. Rollo said the carts were made in 2005, but UT began using them three years later. At the time of printing on Tuesday, Rollo said that the Golf Car Depot was coming by Wednesday to check them out. "Hopefully it will be as easy as a battery replacement,” Rollo said. Rollo said employees drive them safely and at the designated speed limits. “We provide a safety service to students, not a chauffeur service,” said Rollo. However if, one does have to be worked on,
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Friends of Plant Park Begin Restoration Process By Charlie Hambos Editor-in-Chief
Helping restore Plant Park to the time when The University of Tampa was the Tampa Bay Hotel is the goal of the Friends of Plant Park (FoPP). The newly added flagpole is just one part of the restoration process that has been going on for years. The newly constructed flagpole is 112 feet high with a cross-bar for two more flags. The 45-star American Flag will fly on the pole because there were only 45 states during the time of the hotel. Surrounding the base of the flagpole will be a star shaped flower bed. In August 2008, Hillsborough County Commissioners gave a total of $50.6 million dollars to be used in the restoration and construction of county parks and other public facilities. The funds also came from the Community Investment New flagpole Tax Grant. The FoPP received $65,000 out of the funds for their restoration efforts. The City of Tampa then doubled the funds for a grand total of $130,000. Formed in 1933, the mission of FoPP is “to cultivate community interest in education, restoration, preservation and maintenance of Henry B. Plant Park as a botanical garden” and “to use the garden’s rich Victorian history to identify with the Old Tampa Bay Hotel and to bring Henry
B. Plant Park to national prominence.” The flagpole construction, as well as the restoration of the cannon/Spanish Fort Exhibit next to Riverside Center, is a part of phase four of the restoration effort, according to the Henry B. Plant master plan site plan. However, Sue Isbell, president of FoPP, says that it is technically phase two or the second set of restorations. “Our organization is elated because we have been working on the implementation of the phases,” Isbell said. “We are very excited to have this done.” Donna Popovich, UT’s Human Resources director, is the liaison between FoPP and UT. She is in charge of making FoPP aware that the park is often used by UT students while also letting UT know what FoPP is planning. Popovich said that the restoration is about showing the history of Plant Park. “It’s about Abby Sanford/The Minaret enjoying what we have,” Popovich said. The Friends of Plant Park will dedicate the flagpole and the restored Spanish Fort exhibit at 3:30 p.m. on March 24. The Friends of Plant Park also receive funds through their annual Greenfest. This year’s 13th annual Greenfest is from March 27-28. For more information on the Friends of Plant Park go to www.friendsofplantpark. com.
the LASER team hours might be reduced, or another cart might be rented, as the school has done in the past. Even after LASER Team stops running, UT security can escort students if they need a ride. “If students feel unsafe at any time, they can call security for an escort across campus," Rollo said. "So while some of these carts have broken down early some nights, security is still an option for students finding themselves feel unsafe or alone at night." Kevin Howell, assistant director of campus safety and security hasn't heard that the LASER team carts have stopped their service early and hasn't seen it impact campus security. "It depends on the specific night and whats going on," Howell said. Howell said that having the carts run is a benefit for security and as long as they are not busy it isn't a problem if they give rides. However, Howell said it really depends on the situation. If students need to get a ride from security they may have to wait longer because more important calls such as a response to a fight will have precedence over pick-up. Security has to prioritize each situation and they can't have students on board when they respond to an emergency.
Officer Jackie Smith, UT security midnight shift superviser said he has seen an increase in pickups because LASER Team stopped running early due to battery issues and that the problem has been more frequent lately. Smith said it varies but three out of the six days he worked last week, they were not running when he came in for his shift around 11:30 p.m. "It's not a problem but it could be," Smith said. "If we got more serious calls, we'd have problems." He constantly monitors the radios especially when an office is tranfering a student. If a more serious event occurs he usually has to leave his post to cover for the call. Officers usually complete the transfer. Students waiting outside of Straz one night said that they call and they call and continually wait but LASER Team never comes. Students weren't happy to hear that LASER Team wasn't running during its usual hours. "I can't believe it shuts so early," said Kate Coffey, a UT senior. Now's when you want it, when its cold out it'd be annoying if I had to walk from the library to Rescom." "I don't mind it but I know girls would," said Max Agrodina, a UT senior. "It's a safety thing." Charlie Hambos contributed to this report.
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“Fake IDs”: Front taken to the Hillsborough County Jail. She waited until she could use her phone call someone to pick her up on bond. Smith says no one picked her up until nine the next morning and she didn’t sleep a wink. “The girl I was arrested with fell asleep on my lap, but I just couldn’t go to sleep. The night felt really long.” Later she had to deal with charges and pay fines. Smith isn’t the only UT stuPhoto from: http://www.newidcards.com/MA.html dent to experience this. In fact, according to a random survey created specifically also had to pay a $2,000 fine plus tion is much more important than for this story that questioned 80 another $2,500 in lawyer’s fees. it used to be, and a poor choice UT students, 64 percent of UT I ended up with a felony that has of using someone else’s ID today students have or have had a fake since been taken off my record, could interfere with your goals of ID and among those nearly 25 per- but I had to do 100 hours com- tomorrow.” cent have gotten into some sort of munity service and participate in One downtown Tampa bounctrouble for it. a pre-trial intervention program er agrees. In addition, 35 percent said to avoid going to court. The cops “I’ve seen a lot of fake IDs in most of their friends have or have even called UT and I had to go my time, especially more recently. had a fake through the They are becoming more and more ID and C o n d u c t common and us bouncers are hav61 perhere. ing to crack down more,” he said. I don’t really see that Board cent know It really He works at The Retreat, a someone me using a fake ID is sucked.” bar right across from The Univerwho got in An in- sity of Tampa campus. breaking the law. trouble usternational “The bar can lose its alcoing a fake s t u d e n t , hol license or even be shut down, who also and I can lose my job if we get in ID. (See provided a trouble for letting too many underside panel for more statistics and details of false name, said she has a couple age people in. It’s a serious matter fake IDs and continues to use them now.” the survey). Records Manager for the Tam- even though she’s almost gotten Jocie Klemes, a UT junior, pa Police Department Shar Ishee into some trouble. realized the severity of using a “I don’t really see that me us- fake ID two years ago when she says these kind of fake ID arrests ing a fake ID is breaking the law. used hers at a club in Ybor called happen all the time. “We have had When I visit family in Canada I Churchill’s. 439 fraud-impersonation type arcan drink. When I’m back home rests this year. This includes fake She easily got into the club on my island I can drink as well. I and even ordered a drink at the IDs, false names to officers, and the display of a driver’s license of come here to the states and I can’t. bar. another person. In comparison, we What sense does that make?” AnIt was when she attempted to had 556 for the same period last derson said. go to an upper-level that another Although she’s been denied man asked to see her ID. year.” Lieutenant Tim Berg of the entry to places before, the main “I had no idea he was an Hillsborough County Sheriff’s reason Anderson has been rejected undercover cop. Office says his branch has arrested is because the ID isn’t an Ameri- He asked to go quite a few people for using a fake can one. through my bag More often than not, however, and I wouldn’t ID. “There have been twenty arrests for fake identifications by all she has no trouble getting into 21 let him. Finaland up places. agencies county-wide this year.” ly he showed “Sometimes when a bouncer me his badge and According to a website sponlooks at then took me outside,” sored by my ID, said Klemes. the Alcohol PoliWhile outside, Klemes said I got twelve months he’ll say s o m e - that other undercover cops began cy Inforprobation...I also had thing like, to interrogate her about where she mation Systems, to pay a $2,000 fine ‘ y o u ’ r e got the ID. way pretto posA freshman at the time and plus another $2,500 in tier than only three weeks into school, sess or that girl’ Klemes felt vulnerable and atdisplay a lawyer’s fees. and let me tacked by the officers. “I clearly countergo right remember a woman officer wavfeit or altered driver license or ID card in,” Anderson said. ing handcuffs in my face and sayAnderson thinks that under- ing she was going to put them on or to use someone else’s driver license or ID card is a third degree age students need to use their me if I didn’t give her more inforheads when getting fakes. felony in the state of Florida. mation.” “If kids using fake IDs were And if you’re caught, accordThey asked what she was ing to Mary Smith, the experience smart, they’d get an ID from Can- studying in school and she told ada. There are a few snowbirds them she wanted to be a teacher. can be really devastating. “Being in jail was so degrad- down here in Florida, but other The woman officer said she ing. I regret that night and I don’t than them, no one knows what a would never be a teacher with this regret many things in my life,” Canadian ID looks like, especially on her record. “I was devasted,” in the rural areas of Canada,” said Klemes said. said Smith. Smith says the repercussions Anderson. The police ended up chargAssociate Dean of Students ing her with a felony for possessof the night were also hard to hanGina Firth says, although she ing a fake ID and a misdemanor dle. “It was a big hassle,” Smith doesn’t condone the usage of fake for holding an alcoholic beverage IDs, she understands the students’ underage. said. She was charged for a felony perspective. She hired a lawyer, costing “I understand why people her over $1000, and the felony and had to get a lawyer. Eventually, though, things want to use fakes, but there are was dropped. just too many ramifications if you started settling down. She still had to pay over $500 “I got 12 months probation, were to get into trouble. Post 9/11 in misdemeanor fines and go to even though I was out on nine. I it’s a different world. Identifica- the Salvation Army in downtown
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Penalties and Consequences for Possessing/Using a Fake ID in Florida
To possess or display a counterfeit or altered driver license or I.D. card; use of someone else’s driver license or I.D. card; or apply for driver license or I.D. card at a Driver License Bureau is a felony in the third degree in the state of Florida. Other felonies in the third degree include aggravated assault, possession of a controlled substance or carrying a concealed firearm. The consequences can include but are not limited to fines of up to $5,000 and up to five years in prison. If found convicted of a felony, it cannot be removed from your record. (Source: Alcohol Policy Information System: www. alcoholpolicy.niaaa.nih.gov/).
Penalties and Consequences for Having Alcohol Underage in Florida
If caught holding or possessing an alcoholic beverage underage the consequence is a misdemeanor. The penalties for a misdemeanor can include but is not limited to community service hours, extensive fines, court hearings, and even jail time. In the state of Florida a person’s first misdemeanor can be removed from their record if they complete the misdemeanor intervention program (MIP), which includes many fines and community service hours. After the second misdemeanor it remains on your record. For more information on the MIP visit www.salvationarmyflorida.org/.(Source: http://www.myfloridadefenselawyer.com/).
Penalties and Consequences for Possessing/Using a Fake ID at UT
If put through The University of Tampa conduct board for using a fake id, you could be charged on Article One for not meeting the Spartan Code and Article Five for “the possession, use, manufacture or sale of falsified government issued or altered identification cards (UT Student Rights and Responsibilities).” Depending on if there are other charges brought on you, other than the fake ID, it will differ on what consequence the student would face. According to several UT students who got in trouble with underage drinking and fake IDs, their consequences were a $75 fine to The University of Tampa and ten community service hours for an organization related to alcohol (like Mother’s against drunk driving). These consequences were only for violating UT rules and codes; they still had their legal punishments on top of this. (Source: www.ut.edu/detail.aspx?id=3992#1)
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Tampa every month for five months to do community service. As for where these UT students obtained their fake IDs, the results from the survey were relatively scattered. According to the survey, 38 percent got their fake ID from a friend and 27 percent got one through their older sibling. A combined thirty-five percent either ordered one from a friend or went to a city to get a fake ID made, with 21 percent of students paying $100-150 for the fake ID. As for Anderson, she obtained her fake ID for free while visiting family in Canada. A friend of the family made it for her. Due to his profession as an inventor, he had possession of government documents which had the necessary seals to make very convincing fake IDs. Nonetheless, since its considered a third-degree felony, it has the same punishments as ag-
grivated assault or possessing a concealed weapon, leading to up to five years in jail and $5,000 in fines. (See side panel for more information on penalties and consequences). So, the next time you go into a bar, club or liquor store, take a good look around. There’s no doubt that many of the people you see got in using a fake ID. But, from what people say, it’s either get a fake or stay in all night while your friends go out partying. What is certain is that as long as there are limitations on drinking, there are going to be people willing to break the rules. In fact, still under 21, Mary Smith says she still uses her fake despite everything she went through: “Yeah, I still use my fake. I guess that’s kinda bad.”
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Aries (March 21-April 19) Flavor your activities with some element from a dream. Get creative early and leave adjustments for later in the day. Taurus (April 20-May 20) If you have a big weekend planned, start early and take care of arrangements. Check details as something changes -- in a good way! Gemini (May 21-June 21) Remain open to all offers that come your way today. Can’t say yes to everything? Ask for rain checks. Adapt wisely when others change their minds. Cancer (June 22-July 22) Begin a new day with renewed energy. Take an early walk to get the juices flowing. Remain flexible. New ideas tip the scales your way. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Exaggerate if you must just to get it out of your system. Then devise a practical way of achieving the desired result. Planning saves time in the end. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) You tend to take off in all directions at once. Not helpful! Focus on yourself first, then have a private conversation. Share responsibility for a key decision.
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Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Never think that the project is complete. Someone can always make changes. The question is, do these little adjustments really help?
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Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Plan on more sorting and organizing. Another person may need your assistance here. Yes, you are better at it! And helping actually gets you out the door faster. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) If you weren’t so busy today, you’d have more time to hang out with friends. As it is, you need to focus to keep from getting scattered. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Busy doesn’t begin to describe it. A few major changes occur early on, and you shift gears to accommodate an associate’s ego. It had to happen sooner or later. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) You’ve passed a milestone. Associates pose a question that you answer easily. Your position in the workplace moves forward. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Go there. Do that. Come back. Leave again. Today is all about movement in and out of your space.
The Crystal Spider by Ryan Hensley Spiders on ivory keys induce slow trance, sliding down steel cords evoke a wild dance. A memorable feeling these creatures send, as they dance on fire till the end. The crystal ship with silver bottom and platinum doors, freedom colors overlayed on golden oars. Immensely spacious, shining translucent sides, naturally powered, ivory towered master of the tide
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And the Winner of CMF 2010 Is... By Jeffery Palmer Staff Writer
Thursday night students flocked to the annual Campus MovieFest hosted in the Vaughn courtyard by CMF UT and Committee Chairperson Senior Austin Daniels. The celebration began before noon with an obstacle course, climbing wall and barbecue, before the 8 p.m. viewing. It was an event ripe with excitement and anticipation. Students lounged across the lawn in various attitudes of repose and pulled tables closer to see the screen. “I’ve never been before, but I’m excited about the viewing,” said sophomore Sean McCleary before the show. “I hope the selections are as good as I’ve heard they are.” The Best Drama award was given to the film Angelus Domini, a dark and frightening film with a humorous twist. In the film murderous thugs coerce campus nerds into revealing the secrets of a Rubik’s Cube. The Dorm, a satire of roommates living at odds, was awarded Best Comedy. Contagious was distinguished for Best Scene Depicting Use of a Cell Phone. Films Call on Me, Alive and Perennial Love were awarded the distinction of playing on Virgin Air Flights around the world. Chosen from among all sixteen finalists, Perennial Love, a touching film about a woman who
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rediscovers her capacity for love and hope after the loss of her father to war, was selected for the high honor of Best Picture. The Wild Card winner, CMF’s equivalent of a Viewer’s Choice Award, will be announced next week. Sean Michael Gloria won Best Actor for his stellar performance in If You Want It as an apologetic lover, while sophomore Victoria Blyde was awarded Best Actress for her humorous role in Violet Eats Alone. It is her second consecutive year receiving the honor. “I feel like such a star,” said Blyde. The 16 films shown were preselected from roughly 30 submissions by a panel of students, faculty and staff. The event took place in the midst of activities ranging from the upcoming Battle of the Bands event, to prize lotteries and the selection of the popular group Slightly Stoopid to perform at the Spring Concert. At the close of the viewings, Daniels announced the final award recipients. Prizes included high-tech TV tuners, iPod shuffles and the editing software program Final Cut Studio valued at well over $1,000. In addition, all award selections were granted the opportunity of advancement to the Southern Regionals held next month in Atlanta. Daniels, who has been deeply involved with MovieFest since
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Above: UT student goes in for the tackle in the blow up obstacle course.
Right: Two UT students knock each other down before the movie screening.
his sophomore year and is now a senior, was pleased with the outcome of the event. “This year we had an enormous turnout,” said Daniels. “CMF went through a lot of sponsor changes, so we had to adjust to that, but, as usual, we
pulled through.” Apart from planning for a slightly warmer date for CMF next year, Daniels expressed his desire for future viewing events to continue to increase in scope and success. “My hope is that next year’s
board does an even better job than we did this year,” he said. “It’s always a challenge, but I know they’re always up to the task.” To contact Jeffery Palmer, email him at jeffery.palmer@ ut.edu.
UT Spring Show Brief: Debt Special to the Minaret
First produced in New York City in 2001 to critical acclaim, The University of Tampa brings Seth Kramer’s Debt to the David Falk Theatre. Greg, Scott, and Mosher are three best friends who each hide deep secrets. Greg is cheating on his naive wife, Desha, with Molly, a femme fatale with agendas of her own.
Scott is a closeted homosexual whose new relationship with Dwight, an impulsive party animal, is problematic. And Mosher, a quiet artist, conceals feelings of passion for Desha, who is oblivious to her husband’s infidelity. UT’s guest Director Rosemary Orlando, founder of the Warehouse Theatre, exhibits how the “debt” of relationships can be a bur-
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From March 25 through the 27, Debt will be performed at 8 p.m., and there will be a matinee performance at 2 p.m. on the 28. Tickets are free for UT students, faculty and staff. Prices are $5 for children, students and senior citizens, and $10 for general admission. Due to explicit language and content, Debt is not suitable for young children.
Your guide to the upcoming flicks hitting theatres this weekend.
“Cop Out” Rated: R Time: 118 minutes Genre: Comedy Two NYPD officers follow the trail of a crazed memorabilia fanatic who steals a rare baseball card. However, before the partners are sent on the mission, the must rescue a Mexican “damsel in distress.”
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Alkaline Trio Asks the Question: What is This Addiction? By Zach Fraser Staff Writer
It seems that as we move closer to a digital music world, the lifespan of bands becomes shorter and shorter. The dream of making a living as a musician is becoming harder as bands are now facing online piracy and label consolidation issues, among other things. No stranger to the hardships of the musical world, Alkaline Trio has dealt with record label changes, lineup transformations and drug problems. But, despite all of this, the trio from Chicago has managed to stay atop the punk rock world. Now they are continuing in this fashion with their latest release, This Addiction. The seventh studio album from lead singer and guitarist Matt Skiba, drummer Derek Grant and bassist Dan Andriano features glimpses of the angst and intensity that was so commonplace on earlier albums, but much more raw and punk-oriented. This Addiction features an energy that arguably was not present in the bands last two releases. “You hit me just like heroin,� sings Skiba on This Addiction’s title track. “I feel you coursing through my veins. I won’t try to kick this addiction. I swear I’ll never kick again.� Lyrics like these set the theme
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heaven behind for good this time,� sings Skiba. “The angels can keep it. I got a devil inside that has been exorcised now. I’m bleeding for Draculina.� Alkaline Trio shows on This Addiction why they have been able to avoid falling victim to the music industry for 15 years and running. It is an accumulation of an entire career and comes in the form of 11 songs proving that the band is here to stay. To contact Zach Fraser, email him at zfraser@ut.edu.
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We Asked the Question: Is UT Team Edward or Team Jacob?
By Gina Moccio Staff Writer
“Waxing gibbous,� snickered the girl behind me to her friends during the opening credits of New Moon. This was a difficult film to watch with the added layer of giggling and commentary and the consistent knocking around of anxious and interested bodies. We experienced the film both independently and together. When Lykke Li sang the words “there’s a possibility,� we silently watched the hopeless Bella remain still as the seasons changed around her and she wondered if she would ever see Edward again.
“First off, Jacob’s hotter. And he’s so much nicer,� said junior Elyza Toledo. “He’s a friend, unlike the relationship she has with Edward,� which she described as “unhealthy and co-dependent.� “Can I be both?� asked senior Virginia Osorio with a laugh. “‘Team Edward.’ He’s an amazing character. I like Jacob, but he’s just not for Bella.� Nicole Robinson, a junior, preferred Jacob. “He’s there for her, connects with her on a friendship level, rather than just aesthetics, and doesn’t decide what’s best for her by himself.� “Um, because he’s hot,� said freshman Kealy McNeal, on why she picked Jacob. “I like his personality better.� “‘Team Edward.’ I think he’s hotter than Jacob and he likes Movie Poster Artwork Bella more,� said freshman Jess O’Neil. “Jacob is very angry and anAfter Bella fell off the motornoying. Edward is very old, but cycle, Jacob helped her re-build. not in a gross way, so he’s sophisJacob removed his shirt to ticated and he’s so heroic,� said place on her wounded head and Jackie Maass of Student Producrevealed some of the 30 pounds tions. “You’re also introduced to of muscle he gained to play the Edward much sooner than you role.We reacted aloud; some with a coy giggle and others like a 14 are to Jacob, so I think that’s year-old at a Jonas Brothers con- why there’s more for ‘Team Edcert, except with rated intentions. ward.’� “Definitely Edward,� said Finally, as Bella raced to Morgan Tanafon, senior and treareach Edward before he gave the surer of Student Government. Volturi cause to grant him the “Because Jacob’s emotionally help he wanted in ending his life, manipulative.� we ran with and for her. Jessmy Lebron, junior and But the only question more Student Productions committee important than if she reached him member, favored Edward bein time is whether The Univercause she thinks he’s a great lissity of Tampa “Team Edward� or tener. “Every girl likes a guy who “Team Jacob�?
listens to what she has to say. He also takes the time to make every moment special for Bella.� “Edward,� said freshman Aditi Bhatty. “Because vampires live longer and can’t die.� Freshman Justin Pierce was viewing the film because Bhatty, his girlfriend, wanted to, but he preferred Jacob. “He’s cooler. I like werewolves better.� “Because he’s hot,� said sophomore Molly Magill of Edward. “And it’s Edward! It’s always been Edward.�
“Definitely ‘Team Edward.’ Vampires are sexy as hell,� said junior Emily Booth. “He’s kind of old, so he’s more mature.� “He’s the friend everybody always wants,� said senior Genevieve Ormon of Jacob. “He’s awesome. Edward doesn’t have personality like Jacob does.� “‘Team Edward’; his last name is Cullen and so is mine,� said freshman Emma Cullen. “He’s a genuine guy and he loves Bella.�
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Shutter Island Leaves Audiences In Shivers
Movie Poster Artwork By Mandy Erfourth Asst. A&E Editor
Shutter Island takes you through the investigation led by Federal Marshall Teddy Daniels (Leonardo DiCaprio) of a mental institution that houses the most dangerous criminally insane patients. From the beginning of their escapades on this remote island, Daniels and his partner (Mark Ruffalo) don’t feel quite right. Not only are they forced to hand over their guns to an overly tense-looking crew of officers upon their arrival, but their investigation has no leads. The patient they are looking for, who was banished to the island for murdering her three children, is missing. She has left no evidence of
how she managed to escape and get past the orderlies. As the intriguing Director of the island, Dr. Cawley (Ben Kingsley), puts it, “It’s as if she evaporated, straight through the walls.” The deeper Daniels investigates, the stranger the case becomes. As he unravels parts of the mystery, he finds that he no longer knows who to trust. To make matters more complicated, Daniels has an ulterior motive that keeps him on the island and at the helm of suspense. The legendary Martin Scorsese does another magnificent job in his direction of this adaptation of the novel written by Dennis Lehane. Scorsese uses terrifying flashbacks of World War II and vivid dreams to establish DiCaprio’s character and the mid-1950s setting. Tone and foreshadowing play an important role in this film. Scorsese’s bleak depiction of the island and its inhabitants sets the mood from the onset. The acting was magnificent all across the board. While DiCaprio put in a solid performance, it was the supporting cast that brought the movie to the next level, namely Mark Ruffalo and Michelle Williams (Daniels’ wife). Even the smaller roles stood out because of the tremendous efforts put into the characters, regardless of their short screen
time. Before seeing this movie, I expected a lot. Scorsese and Shutter Island gave me just what I was looking for: an intense and chilling movie with believable performances. Avid suspense moviegoers may find themselves calling the shots prior to their occurrence and may leave some viewers with a bitter taste in their mouth. There were one or two instances where I could deduce what would happen next. But for most of the latter half of the movie, especially the ending, I had no idea what to expect. This is no horror flick. It will entertain you, it will thrill you, it may even shock you, but it is not looking to make you jump out of your seat (you may find, however, that you are sitting on the edge of your seat with hands clenched on the armrests). This movie is refreshing in light of the disappointing films that have come out in recent weeks— you know the ones. It is one that will keep you thinking long past the credits roll. With some movies, you might complain about spending a lot of money at the theatre. With movies like Shutter Island, it’s worth paying a little extra rather than waiting for the DVD. It may be early in the year, but I fully expect Shutter Island to be mentioned in a few award talks come next year.
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Minaret Arts & Entertainment Editor, Mike Trobiano, gives tips to UT’s not so fashion forward guys.
The Stylist Fashion Week Rewind The Heart Truth / flickr.com The notorious MercedesBenz tents set in Bryant Park last week.
nat_gonzalez225 / photobucket.com Michael Kors featured plunging necklines layered with jackets and textured fabrics in his classic approach to modern American sportswear.
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a softer, more neutral personality, redesigning coats, repositioning buttons and tailoring garments in inventive ways. Michael Kors also challenged traditional cutlines by incorporating plunging necklines and let-out hems in his relaxed sportswear collection. Though the designer is most noted for his Womenswear and handbags, Kors did not forget about the men this season. His menswear collection played with heavy woven textures and furs. His pieces seemed decadent, yet with efortless simplicity. There was also Yigal Azrouël, who’s subdued neutral color palette in tweeds and wools paired with wingtips and slim-cut trousers showed sportswear refined with ease. But one of my personal favorite designers for this season’s menswear was Victor Glemaud. The designer modernized traditional herringbone and houndstooth patterns by incorporating them into drawstring pants, scarves and gloves. Another favorite was Billy Reid. The charm in the construction of his leather jackets and wool coats offset the appearance of the well-worn boots and cuffed denim he paired them with. The overall look was an archetype of a 1960s progressive East Coast gentleman. This year’s Fashion Week was also the most viewed. Numerous live web-casts of shows in real time and tremendous coverage from style news sources kept fashion aficionados updated on all the events. We can only hope for inspiration and innovation to bring these new fashions into everyday life. To contact Mike Trobiano, email mike.trobiano@gmail.com
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Despite the usual influx of celebrities, the barrage of flashbulbs and hundreds of personal assistants, nothing could halt the inventive designs that were displayed this year at New York Fashion Week. Last week, American fashion designers gathered in and around Bryant Park for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week to showcase their Autumn and Winter 2010-2011 collections. Since 1994, designers have flocked to the park just blocks from their offices in the Garment District to show their seasonal collections. Sadly, last week’s shows will be the last in the park. Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts was chosen as the new venue for upcoming seasons due to its greater capacity. While many veterans in the New York fashion circuit are upset over the downtown move, many are hopeful that the change will renew the industry. Attention to detail was critical this year, since the major trend was the revival of tailored American sportswear. This “back-to-basics” theory seemed to be well received among consumers, especially at a time when less is more. Other major trends included the use of layers, military influences and incorporation of fur and feathers. It was clear though, that in women’s fashion, proportionality is key. Classically cut coats and jackets vetted with oversized pockets and rows of buttons graced the runways, while loose trousers and droopy A-line skirts made audiences question what makes fashion sexy. Marc Jacobs perfected these looks by altering the construction of his garments to emphasis
Adam Schneider / flickr.com Models from the Yigal Azrouël show walk the runway in layers of dark neutral knits and wools showcasing looks for the upcoming Autumn/Winter fashion season.
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Famed design, Marc Jacobs, deconstructed modern modesty in his latest collection shown last week in Bryant Park.
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Eurocentric Culture Places Minorities at a Disadvantage
By Amadu Wiltshire Columnist
In portions of this nation’s infrastructure such as the education system, the media, religion and the legal system, certain peoples are disenfranchised. The disparities in these systems have impacted minorities for decades. In history classes, students are taught about Christopher
Columbus, depicted as very courageous, alongside George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. Europe’s history and glory are thoroughly covered. However, African history always begins with slavery as if that’s where it began. Nothing is said of the greatness of Pharos, Shaka Zulu, Shango and Nefateri, Selassie—important historical figures. This historical erasure ruins African-American self-esteem from a young age. Then the media reinforces stereotypes. Minorities are normally portrayed as being thugs, uneducated and deprived; whites
are rarely thugs, let alone poor or uneducated—a far cry from reality. Thus, we associate crime infested areas with minorities. You are inclined to judge ethnic people as thugs if that’s all you see. However, I will say minorities also need to stop selling themselves out; don’t accept demeaning roles. Rappers need to promote social awareness in their communities; women shouldn’t tolerate popular o v e r- s e x u a l i z e d i m a g e s o f themselves. The perception of beauty is also a problem. For decades, beauty has been Eurocentric, excluding
other races. If an African America woman keeps her hair natural, people believe it’s substandard, nappy. Thus the natural beauty of nonEuropean groups continues to be excluded, causing children to develop a negative self-image. Religion poses many problems as well. In a predominantly Christian society, images of God, angels and other important figures have been white, leading to Europeans validating racism. Jesus isn’t depicted as African or Latin American; he’s usually a European looking man.
Even our language is racist. It associates white with purity and cleanliness and all that is good. However, with black much is left to be desired, it’s negative. There are many issues to be worked out in this great nation as we continue to look at race relations. If this nation is to continue to be the greatest nation on earth it must be one of empowerment of all of its citizens regardless of race, skin tone and gender. Amadu Wiltshire can be reached at awiltshire@ut.edu.
From Make-Outs to Break-ups, True Friends Provide Support By Narisa Imprasert Columnist
Cliché as it may seem, misery loves company and it’s never going to change—no one likes to be surrounded by lovers while they walk the streets without a hand to hold. Two weekends ago was a time for lovers, chocolates and flowers. But at the other end of the spectrum are those lonely boys and girls who paid a visit to the grocery store’s clearance aisle full of half-off Valentine’s Day goodies. Holidays focused on companionship are always a hit or a miss for most people. It’s amazing if you are in a healthy relationship, but otherwise it is the most miserable day of your life. Some say that family and the constant need to seek companionship are the two most stressful, but necessary pillars in life. Both take a higher precedence over everyday aspects and continue to torment collegiate experiences. As you walk through the glorious park, cut through Plant Hall and weave through the Courtyard, you see a variety of lovers. These lovers are equivalent or a parallel to the Kinsley scale, but in a romantic, “no-homo” kind of way. Yo u ’ l l b u m p i n t o t h e obnoxiously annoying couple making out in front of Sykes and accidentally witness them around second base by groping the unnecessary. Then you’ll encounter the adorably ambiguous couple holding hands and sneaking kisses as they walk to class together. But who am I to judge these massive groups of over-eager college students plagued by lust and infatuation. For I am just a hopeless romantic who fails to maintain a healthy love-life and my indecisive personality never allows me a moment of peace. Over the years, I kept my lovelife on the “down-low” and still managed to accumulate a series of tainted love experiences and tears to the heart. To say the least, a cluster of lovers and ex-lovers continue to define my mess of a love life and haunt every move I make. T h a n k f u l l y, I h a v e t h e wonderful companionship of three boys that share my misery and make me smile even when monumental
agony invades my day-by-day. These three men, I jokingly state, are my future bridesmaids. We stick together through thick and thin, bicker from time to time and simply bask in each other’s company. They are my brothers that define the essential merge between family and friendship because if they don’t like who I bring back, he or she is out of the picture. See, these boys I rely on, possess genuine concern and passion. They basically complete me and I love just hanging out with them and discussing anything that comes to mind. Our adventures are beyond epic—from a trip down to Ybor or a road trip up and down the east coast. Never failing to have a good time, even while enduring constant shots to the heart, we are living life to the fullest. Together we dangle our legs over the river’s ledge in Plant Park, sing as we walk back from Four Green Fields, chain smoke under the Veranda and guzzle down 32’s as we rant about our love lives. But every now and then a movie night is in order—just to get our minds off of reality. Indefinitely, Casablanca is a parallel to my past, and I’m glad a good friend of mine was there to show it to me. Ultimately, we are “a bunch of wrecks comforting each other” and we fit together perfectly. All of us are traumatized by love, but willing to ditch each other for those two extra seconds with their lover. But we all understand each other and identify with our broken hearted lifestyles. “Lean on me” must be the soundtrack to our unique friendships enclosed with melancholic events, because no matter where our gullible hearts may take us, we always have each other. But who knew that a group of literature students, all from differing pasts, could be united to form such a heartfelt bond. Honestly, the Fantastic Four has nothing on us. However, walking around campus I always wonder what people think of us because attending a judgmental private school comes with its share of critics. A diverse group of three boys and one girl, often wearing plaid, seems like the most random collection of friends.
No matter whether you’re single or taken, your true friends are always there for you.
Thankfully, our bond goes beyond our personal interests and we can spend hours as the stereotypical heartbroken college student and gripe about our lives without cruel judgments. We are constantly falling for
someone we shouldn’t, but we live for those experiences. If our heart gets smashed to pieces, we are completely aware that three of the most amazing friends ever are just a residence hall away. Without a doubt, we are four
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friends united by fate and the undeniable pains of love. But then again, misery loves company—and I wouldn’t have it any other way. Narisa Imprasert can be reached at nimprasert@ut.edu.
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Summer Job Search Tips: Sell Yourself...and a Little Dignity
By John Jacobs Columnist
With the new semester almost halfway through, it’s around that time where students are applying to summer jobs or internships and anxiously waiting to find out what their plans are going to be for the upcoming summer. However, it doesn’t matter how many applications you send out, there’s still the possibility of starting out the summer jobless and the problem of finding an alternate source of money comes up. One thing you could do is go back to the old method of posting up flyers around your neighborhood for some kind of self run service like mowing lawns, helping people move out or babysitting. I came up with an original idea that I believe could be a perfect alternative to a “real” job. Become a ghost hunter! Hang up flyers around your neighborhood claiming to be a ghost hunter and have people call you to catch ghosts in their house. The reasoning behind why this idea would work is because, if people are crazy enough to believe their house is haunted, their also crazy enough to believe you can get rid of them! If someone called you up, you and your ghost hunting team
could go over to their house with random meters and flashing lights so it looks like your official, then sit down and have a talk with the owner. When you do talk to them use an English accent, because people tend to trust people with an English accent and believe whatever they say. (Think about it, didn’t the last English person you saw on TV or in real life seem smart and trustworthy?) So right when you get into the house say something like: “The ghosts are very unhappy with our presence.” That’ll impress them. Then when you find out about where the owner believes the house is “haunted” just ramble on with technical terms about what’s going to happen and how you’ll fix the problem. “Well, because this would be classified as a level 5 haunting, we’re going to need to start with what we call a ‘monoxide sweep.’ You’ll have to spend the next three days outside of your house as we fumigate it because as we all know ghosts are critically affected by poison (obviously). After that we’re going to release one of our trained phantoms into the house to attack the ghost in its weak state and capture it.” Then just go into the “haunted area” light a cigarette, blow some smoke into a jar, and walk out an hour later. “We got it. It was a tough one but I think your haunted days are over. That’ll be $800.” (Most likely
you won’t get more than one or two customers so you need to make this money last.) If ghost hunting is a bit too specific or not your thing, another alternative could just be putting out flyers or making a post on craigslist simply with the phrase “Will do anything for money,” and as an added kicker put “We have never said no to anything.” Already I can tell what you’re thinking and the answer is yes, this is the best idea ever. By making yourself open for any job opportunity, the offers are bound to fly in by the hundreds! You can even make yourself sound like a legitimate successful business by making up a motto. “We’ve been ‘No’ free since ‘03,” (It even rhymes!) just charge a crazy amount of money like, “$500 per hour for our services,” because the more money you charge for something, the better the quality of the job! By charging so much you’re allowed to refer to your work as “a service” because when something gets expensive we change our choice of words. For example, “hotel” becomes “resort,” “clothing store” turns into “boutique,” and “prostitute” becomes “escort.” It just makes sense! To make sure this idea works out as long as you put a tiny disclaimer at the bottom of the post saying: “All jobs exclude anything sexual or illegal.” You should be fine! For the sick people who ask
you to do some sexual or illegal job just go for the lawsuit! That could potentially pay for your whole summer! However, if you’re one of the lucky people who’s being considered for a “real” job and is called in for an interview, the only advice I would give is to ignore the advice, “just be yourself.” Remember that when going to a job interview you just need to tell them what they want to hear: How hard you work, your experience, why you belong there, etc. Don’t talk like you normally do. There’s a lot of self censoring you need to do. If you went into a job interview being completely honest and just being yourself it’d probably go something like this: “So John, why do you think you’d be a good fit here at Barnes and Nobles?” “Whoa, I wouldn’t go as far as to say I’d be a ‘good fit’, who told you that?” “Well uh, we assumed because you…” “Seriously I haven’t read a book in like eight years; this is probably the last place I’d be a good fit in.” “Wow, well that’s being brutally honest, why are you applying here then?” “Well since I’ve been sleeping ‘til 5 p.m. every day and just watching CSI: MIAMI and eating Lucky Charms on the couch until binge drinking at night, the Fam told me they’d completely cut me off unless I got a job, and alcohols
Job seekers always need a little help. Matt Wetzler / Flickr
not exactly free around here you know. Am I right or what?” “It sounds like you really shouldn’t be here right now. Is there any reason at all why we would hire you after an interview like this?” “Well I am good with my hands if you know what I mean.” (Wink and point to the framed picture of his wife) So hopefully this has taught you what not to do at a job interview and sparked your own creative process in finding a summer job if your first choices don’t work out. Just don’t steal the ghost hunter’s idea. That’s mine. John Jacobs can be reached at jjacobs@ut.edu.
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If you are a creative writing major or just a student who happens to enjoy writing and plans on making a career out of it, you’ve probably heard this one before. “Why write?” If I may be honest here, this is one of those questions that really gets a rise out of me. I mean, I don’t ask business majors or math majors why they want to pursue those subjects into the career field. Is it because people don’t see writing as a serious venture? Because it doesn’t make a heap of cash the first year out of college (if you make it at all)? Or is it because people don’t understand why writers truly write? We write because we love everything it encompasses: the stress of upcoming deadlines, the amount of effort it takes to muster up a truly original and great idea and then the overwhelming feeling of euphoria that sweeps over the body upon submission. I imagine it’s the exact same feeling math majors have when they figure out some archaic equation left by the Greeks. There’s the constant worry and hope that people will enjoy what you wrote with the only consolation being scattered thoughts like, “I’ll bet Ernest Hemingway and Jack Kerouac went through the exact same thing…” Aside from the feelings of personal success, we write because it’s romantic, the true romance—the dead romance passed down to us by people like Arthur Rimbaud and John Keats—not the crap you find
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scribbled with a gel pen on a bathroom stall. We are constantly courting language and inspiration (forget that stuff you’ve heard about the muse) in hopes that they will treat us well as long as we walk them to the front door and give them a kiss goodnight. We don’t write because we have a lot to say or because we have a bone to pick with injustice or whatever your social gripe may be. We write because we love to play with words. Those are the tools of our trade. We were the people who grew up idolizing James Joyce and Charles Bukowski while everyone else was glass-eyed and panting at whatever Hollywood sexpot had just been churned out. We were the ones who always had a story to tell in class and every time we told it, the events changed just a little more. Robert Penn Warren once said, “Real writers are those who want to write, need to write, have to write.” This is the root of why we write. There is nothing else we would rather do. The next time you ask a writer why he or she writes, remember that it’s all we know how to do. Conner McDonough can be reached at cmcdonough@ut.edu.
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Editorial: Words are Dangerous Especially Online
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Spring break is here and so are midterms. Now is the time to look back at the first half of the semester and see how we have done and where we need to get better. As semesters pass and years go by, we let the simple things in life pass us by. We take one test and assignment at a time while balancing the fragile social lives that we try to keep. Social lives today have become ever so fragile. The way of communicating from one to another has gone beyond the face-to-face conversation. Words on a screen, whether it be the latest smartphone, a Facebook wall and a simple Tweet have only made things worse. Yet they break over and over and over again. People can say things and a simple click without even knowing it can ruin someone’s life a thousand miles away, but it doesn’t seem to feel as bad as if it was done face-
to-face. Now to solve the issue is often impossible as the conversation will be replied to with a few more clicks and soon one can never leave the page or post another Tweet or even communicate in real life. When The Minaret interviewed Jane Castor when she first took over as Tampa’s Police Chief last fall, her advice wasn’t as simple as stay out of trouble. It was to watch what we do online, on our phones and to exercise good judgment in everything that we do. Although drugs and the usual criminal activities continue to pervade our community it is the next generation of cybercrime that is soon to be culprit or what we put online that will cause us problems down the road. As we leave for Spring Break, we must know that we have been warned and we need to watch what pictures go on Facebook because
they will come back to haunt us. The relationships kindled in person need to be cherished, those on Facebook need to be taken with a grain of salt. College students are the future. What will matter to us is really unknown. How will we care and what will we care about? If the trend continues where things online become more real than in person, we will reach a point where we can no longer trust anyone at anytime, anywhere It surrounds our life and people cannot help but to be sucked into the problems that it causes. As college students, we have lost the very reason for being at a place of higher education. Things like Facebook and Twitter are not helping our G.P.A.s. Sure there are some good things that come out of these things, but more often than not they will hurt in the long run.
Our Perception of Marriage May Change, But It Still Takes Work
By Heather Gromley Columnist
It has come to my attention that a class here at UT has been following my articles and I thought this one would directly relate to the subject they are studying: marriage. Ah, marital bliss. I am very proud that my parents just celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary. Growing up in a family where my parents seem to have a pretty healthy marriage has given me a conservative Christian perspective from the Midwest. However, as old fashioned as I may be and I know that I have “soul-mate” out there, I also believe that everyone has the right to be married. Marriage is something that transcends race, ethnicity, gender and socio-economics. It is a union between two people and I believe they should consider themselves life partners. Marriage is also something I believe is changing in the eyes of the next generation. I don’t
think many of us can say our grandparents were divorced, but our parents are a different story. Has something gone wrong that we can’t also have long lasting relationships? I fear what may come of marriage as our generation ME is about to be the next wave of white dresses, fancy cake and bridezillas. Our values have changed to be more self-serving, which there is nothing wrong with that in order to move ahead in this world, but what about the basics of love? Now don’t get me wrong, though I don’t at times understand divorce, I understand it is sometimes necessary. No one should be in a marriage with someone who is abusive, cheating, lying or just cruel. But for petty things, communication is key and I hope couples will work things out rather than just jump to the “solution” of divorce. I hope that we can go back to wanting to be with one person exclusively and enter in to marital bliss. Now I also believe that race and gender shouldn’t matter in marriage. Everyone should have the chance to be happy with their “soul-mate.” I know that today some
After the glitter of engagement rings and weddings, marriage requires communication.
churches aren’t allowing interracial marriage or gay marriage. As an Asian-American I will admit to never liking an Asian boy so far, I hope everyone will be ok when I marry someone of a different race. In regards to gay marriage, I firmly support it. However, I do not support forcing churches to honor those marriages. Religions are able to decide what they do and do not want to support, forcing them to think one way is no different than them forcing us to think one way. If you truly have an issue with your current denomination or religion and what they stand for, then you should consider leaving,
not pitching a fit about it. Now what do I think it takes to have a good marriage? Everyone will have different answers but here are a few things I think need to be in a happy healthy marriage. I think that both parties need to be honest, though at times difficult, honesty builds trust, another a key thing a marriage needs. Laughter is also important; if you’re going to spend the rest of your life with someone I hope there will be a ton of wonderful memories filled with laughter. Another thing that I think is important are similar values. This doesn’t mean interests necessarily, but rather what you want out of your faith, what you find as right
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and wrong, etc. Similar interests are nice as you can go on outdoor adventures together or cuddle and read books. But different interests are things to really admire in another person as well as something to learn from. Love is defined differently by all marriages, but at the heart of them needs to be an undeniable love (that is unique to that couple) that will carry them till death do they part. I hope when you meet your “soul mate,” you will be ready to be in an everlasting happy committed marriage. Heather Gromley can be reached at hgroms@gmail.com.
Commentary 16 The Minaret | February 26, 2010 Social and Religious Anxiety Condemns Nudity and the Human Body
By Philippa Hatendi Columnist
It seems like from the beginnings of civilization nudity was a taboo, one should be ashamed of the naked body. This has always puzzled me because as a young girl I was told that we are born naked, that God created Adam and Eve naked, and they dwelled in the Garden of Eden peacefully like that for a long time. The Christian God has no problem with nudity; He has not condemned it in scripture or practice for if He did he would have created them with clothes. He was even displeased
because Adam and Eve covered themselves, it showed they were ashamed of how they were created. I came to the conclusion that humanity transformed it into something licentious. Human interpretations of scripture are the main culprits here, exaggerated and false interpretations of how Christianity, and Judaism and Islam, portray nakedness. I have heard it said that nudity is considered obscene because is associated with original sin. Later interpretations have suggested that the fruit of the tree of the knowledge was not a fruit but a metaphor for Adam and Eve having sex. After the Fall of Man, we see adverseness to the naked human body and the irrevocable bond
between sex, nudity and obscenity is formed. Thereafter politics and racism became vehicles for branding nudity obscene. Racism and colonialism associated nudity with savagery; through that association nudity became undesirable because it was seen as a symbol of hedonism, sin and a lack of civilization. Clothing was idolized, even though, in all honesty, clothing is just used to display false pretenses. It hides insecurity and imperfections, flaunts wealth and vanity. It exposes damaging psychological dogmas and reinforces the idea that clothing, especially conservative clothing, is virtuous. My problem with this association is that neither nudity nor sex were created or intended
to be sources of shame and condemnation; they are both part of the purity of creation. We were created in the image of our Maker, right? It’s a negative mentality that condemns nudity and the human form. Why is it that we feel the need to taint it with our perversion? In other parts of the world like Southern Asia, religion and society does not condemn nudity; it is accepted and commonplace during the festivals and rituals of religions like Hinduism, Raelism and Jainism. Christian Naturists uplift the naked state. Nonetheless, Western popular culture seems fixated on perverting the nature of nudity and condemning those who feel comfortable in that state. Look at all the advertisements
you see, they all attempt to turn nudity into filth, into something we are secretly drawn to because of carnal lusts. We do not present it the way it should be presented. I’m not saying that we should all be nudists, but we should not be ashamed of it or our bodies. It is how we are born. It is a natural state of human creation, a way to establish a connection between two people, a oneness with all that is elemental, spiritual and natural. We learn to present it this way, and appreciate how big of a part it plays in wholeness and ones with our bodies, society, nature and spirituality.
tonight for an hour.” Black people aren’t trying to transcend “blackness.” Are other races trying to? If everyone transcended their race, what would we be? All the same? That sounds to be thoroughly un-exciting world to live in. If you were born in New York, for example or any other place, would you want to “transcend” your “New Yorkerness”? Just like the place of your birth, race is a part of who you are, but it does not define your actions or destiny. Race doesn’t determine where I can and cannot go in life. I am not condemned to suffer a second-class life anymore than Upper Eastsiders
are damned to an existence of road rage and fancy dinners. I’m proud of my race. I don’t want anyone to be colorblind when it comes to me. I’m black. Recognize it and move on. Prejudice, however, needs to be transcended. I didn’t think my race would be an issue here until one day, a well meaning friend (who happened to be white) said: “You know you’re really nice. When I first met you I thought you were going to beat me up!” I asked her why. “I thought you were going to say, ‘I’m black you’re not!’ But then I met you and thought you were really nice.” As much as that was meant
to be a compliment it was deeply offensive. Why isn’t niceness associated with blackness or any other race for that matter? Like Matthews’s comment, the problem was that preconceived notions of black people that were the rooted in their comments. They already constructed an idea of how black people are supposed to act. When those notions were proven wrong, they liken black people to themselves. Just because I didn’t “get ghetto” on her doesn’t mean I’m a black person who’s like white people. Instead, I’m one of many black people who act politely when greeting others; I don’t have blind
rage for white people. Not beating people up or running the country is not a “white trait.” One does not need to transcend their race or ethnicity to be “civil.” The sooner people understand this the better off we will all be. If you are white, black, Asian or any other minority group, be proud and move on. I don’t ask anyone to be color or culture blind that would rid the world of its diversity and wonder. Get to know everyone. My color is only one component that makes me Nicole.
Philippa Hatendi can be reached at phatendi@ut.edu.
Does the Post-Racial Ideal Sidestep Real Issues of Race?
By Nicole Robinson Columnist
Listen people: you may not know this, but I want to make something clear. I am black. It’s not a curse. I know it sounds silly but seriously, I don’t believe that many truly understand this concept. Enter well-meaning MSNBC host Chris Matthews who said the following about President Obama and his State of the Union Address: “He is post-racial, by all appearances. I forgot he was black
Nicole Robinson can be reached at nrobinson@ut.edu.
17 Sports Senior Point Guard Brings Steady Hand to Women’s Basketball Team The Minaret | February 26, 2010
Steadiness is not a word easily thrown around in the world of sports. The pendulum of performance swings back and forth so often that only the best can remain steady. UT senior point guard, Angela Guiu, gives her team that presence. Coach Tom Jessee referred to her steadiness as her best quality. “You know what you will get from her,” Jessee said. “She doesn’t get temperamental or moody. We can pat her on the back or tell her we need something more, and we get the same response. We always get a smile from Ang.” Guiu came to UT from Lake Mary, Fla., where she played on a state championship team at Lake Mary High School. Jessee was looking for a point guard who could fit Angela Guiu slowing down the pace for Tampa. his system when he discovered Guiu at the Abby Sanford/The Minaret state tournament. She knew all about the
Sunshine State Conference and saw opportunity when the Spartans came calling. “I always followed Rollins because the school was right next to me,” Guiu said. “So I’ve always been in touch with this conference. I would watch the championship games on TV and UT was always a competitor. So I came on an official visit and I loved it.” Guiu quickly thrived as a long-range shooting threat. She became a full-time starter after starting 10 games as a freshman. She ranks third of all-time in threepointers made (149) and three-point shooting percentage (.394) here at UT. On a team stacked with quality shooters, Guiu scaled back on shooting this year. Last year, she attempted 155 shots and made 55 (.355). She has just 106 shots this season, but her percentage is up to .425. While not setting many career highs in numbers, she has become more efficient. Jessee describes Guiu’s current role as a “coach on the floor,” setting up the of-
fense and finding the open person. “She plays the hardest position on the floor,” Jessee said. “She has to be an extension of me. She has to bear the brunt of whatever we do, right or wrong, and she takes responsibility.” Jessee added that Guiu can be “very successful in life.” She holds high ambitions for her life after UT. She plans to prepare for the GRE and eventually go for her master’s degree in industrial organizational psychology. No matter what the future brings, Guiu will always look back and appreciate her years in Tampa. “I have had a more than awesome experience,” Guiu said. “Our team is super close. Coach Jessee and the staff have treated me like royalty. I have no regrets about my decision to come here.” Jessee offered up the ultimate compliment to his point guard. “I could only hope that my daughter will grow up to be as good as Angela.”
two-thirds innings. For his sophomore campaign, he threw 43 and one-third innings in 15 appearances, striking out 37. In the summer between his sophomore and junior years, Bierman realized his success on the field did not translate to being happy at Vanderbilt. “There was nothing really [about] the baseball aspect that pushed me away,” Bierman said. “It was just the enjoyment of being at that school and being at the baseball field. It felt like work rather than fun. I think that’s what pushed me away more than anything.” Bierman put together a list of options as to where to transfer. With UT at the top of his list, he visited campus and met with Head Coach Urso and Associate Head Coach Militello. After his visit, Bierman
felt that Tampa was a good fit. As a Spartan, Bierman is 2-1 with a 4.50 era and 11 strikeouts in three appearances, all of which have been starts. After this season, Bierman will once again be draft eligible. For now though, he says he is focused on other issues. “Right now, I’m just worried about winning a ring for the school and for our team,” Bierman said. “If I pitch well and can our help our team win, then everything else should fall into place.” About a quarter of the way through the season, the Spartans hold a winning record. Bierman likes the middle of the lineup in terms of hitting and feels good about this team’s pitching depth. He believes that with a little improvement, the Spartans have a legitimate shot
at winning the national championship this year. “I think we have a strong squad,” Bierman said. “I think if our defense gets a little stronger, we’re [going to] have a chance to win this whole thing.” Tampa still has a long road ahead if they want to bring home the title. While they have already taken four out of seven games from a ranked opponent, their real test will come in March when they begin to play their Sunshine State Conference rivals, starting with Eckerd. To help the Spartans go all the way this year, Bierman’s personal goal is simple. “The only expectation [I have] is to win games that I’m playing in and helping the team when I’m sitting on the bench and just rooting everybody on.”
By Brenton Burkett Sports Writer
From “Baseball” [Back] “To get anything less than that would be stupid to forego an education,” Bierman said. “That was the decision-maker.” After Cincinnati did not match his price, Bierman decided to become a Vanderbilt University Commodore. Though the school is well-known for its outstanding Disivion I baseball team, Bierman clarified that baseball was not the only reason he chose Vanderbilt. “Going into it from the outside, it’s an unbelievable academic school,” Bierman said. “That was very important to me; academics [were] always first.” In his freshman year as a Commodore, Bierman struck out 23 batters in 16 and
Senior Leads by On-Court Play
By Arturo Uzcategui Sports Writer
For senior Kourtney Stark, it all comes down to hard work and sticking together in order for the UT Tennis team to improve their current losing record. The Spartans (2-4, 0-3 SSC) find themselves in a tough conference but have found a great competitor in Stark who, before their first win last week against No. 28 Saint Leo, was the only player on the team to win a set this season. Stark, a communications major, has been playing tennis since she was a young girl. “I’ve been playing Tennis for 12 years now,” Stark said. “I went to tennis academy in school for five years. [I attended] Saddlebrook Prep, which is not really far away, and it is pretty big time tennis there.” Stark said she fell in love with UT and its atmosphere, making the decision to come here much easier. “I played tennis and then I played golf for two years and I kind of wasn’t sure what I wanted to play in college,” Stark said. “I fell in love with UT and now I love the school, the coach, the communications program I am in, I love it all.” Stark has had a successful career at UT. As a sophomore, she won five consecu-
tive matches, which was just a taste of what was to come. As a junior, Stark prevailed in 10 single matches and in another nine doubles matches. And while things are not going so well this year, Stark believes that hard work is the key to the Spartans reversing this year’s losing season. “Honestly, we are in a very tough conference,” Stark said. “I think that as long as we all stick together and train hard [we’ll be fine].” Recently the team won its first match of the season against No. 28 Saint Leo after coming back from a 1-2 deficit. Stark played an important role in this game, bouncing back from a 6-3 first set loss, and taking the following two sets 6-1 and 7-6 (7-2), leading the Spartans to victory. “I am a fighter,” Stark said. “If you look at my record, I’m known to go three sets quite often. I fight for every point and if I’m going to lose she will beat me; I am not going to give up or beat myself by any means.” Stark said that she will try to continue winning, for herself and the team, the rest of the season. Stark said that this season is her last, and she wants it to represent a big step for her towards the future. “I graduate in May so I’m definitely thinking about future plans,” Stark said. “I think I’m gonna try to do some grad school, which is the next step for me and perhaps down the line after I further enhance my education I could be an assistant coach, we’ll see.”
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Injury-Plagued Spartans Open 2010 Season with Unfamiliar Faces By Ryan Burkett Sports Writer
The 2010 softball season is here, and changes abound for the Spartans. The University of Tampa softball team carries a mostly new lineup into 2010, with pitcher and third base as the only positions to field returning starters. UT also enters the new season injury-riddled, with key players forced to the sidelines. Perhaps the team’s most severe blow was the injury to junior pitcher Deanna Henriott. A torn labrum in her hip suffered at the
end of last season will keep Henriott out in 2010. Henriott finished 2009 with a 1.22 ERA and 21 complete games in 24 starts. Her 260 strikeouts and just 44 walks in 190 innings pitched, earned her a first-team all-Sunshine State Conference honor. The injury leaves senior Heather Van Landingham to carry the load on the mound for the Spartans. “I’ve been pushing my body to the limit for months,” Van Landingham said of her preparation for the season. She added that she also prepared mentally for the
first time in her career to handle the additional pressure. “She loves having the pressure on her,” Tampa head coach Leslie Kanter said. “She’s ready to go.” Van Landingham posted an 8-4 record with a 2.54 ERA in 2009, striking out 72 hitters in 93 two-thirds innings. She held opponents to a .251 batting average and completed five of her 16 starts. With three years already under her belt, confidence in Van Landingham’s abilities on the mound is high. “She’s probably in the best shape she’s been in,” Kanter said.
The Spartans also open the season without their star catcher, Becky Vyzas. In her freshman season, Vyzas batted a team-best .386 with five home runs and 24 RBI, carrying the offense. Her effort was good enough to earn all-South Region secondteam honors. According to Kanter, Vyzas is due to return following the first two weekends of play. The Spartans are coming off their second straight NCAA South Regional tournament appearance. This year UT was picked third in the SSC in the preseason poll be-
hind Nova Southeastern and Florida Southern. Despite the downed players, the team’s morale and goals remain virtually the same entering this year. “Every year our goal is to make it to postseason play,” Kanter said. “Even without Deanna, that’s still going to be our goal. I think we have the team to do it.” “We are all very confident in our team,” Van Landingham said. After two February weekends of action in Clearwater and Clermont, Fla., respectively, the Spartans play their home opener March 6 against Palm Beach Atlantic.
Ninth-Inning Heroics Earn Final Win of Four-Game Series Versus Stillman By Kyle Bennett Sports Editor
Ninth-inning heroics were delivered once again by center fielder Tyler Cox in the final game of a four-game sweep against the Stillman Tigers. With one out and runners on first and second Cox took a pitch from Erik Schmich and drove it to the right field wall plating Patrick Donahue from second and Devin Gonzalez from first, to earn his first triple of the season. Donahue’s run would be the game winner as the final stood at 8-6. Kris Castellanos threw 4.2 scoreless innings to earn the win, his first of the season. Tampa’s bats proved too Tyler Cox hit a game winning two-run triple against the Stillman Tigers. Kara Wall/The Minaret much for the Tigers to handle all
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solo shot in the second game of the series. Designated hitter Mike Schwartz tallied his seventh double of the season, which leads the team. With the sweep of Stillman, Tampa improves to 10-3 [as of Feb. 23]. Following a game against conference rival Saint Leo (a non conference affair), Tampa will host Valdosta State in a three-game set. The series begins Feb. 26 at 6 p.m., followed by a double header on Jared Simon Feb. 27.
Local Skaters Perform in 2010 Olympics
By Mandy Erfourth Staff Writer
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weekend as they were outscored 9-0 in the opening game of the series, 12-1 in the second and 12-4 in the third game. Sean Bierman earned his second win of the season in the series opener, throwing five scoreless innings while allowing only six hits. Josh Bowman added his second win of the season after giving up one unearned run in the second game of the series. A.J. Pinera allowed two unearned runs to earn his first win of the season, through six innings. Jared Simon continued his offensive tear with a grandslam in his first at bat of the series to ignite the UT offense. Mike Bourdon hit his second pinch-hit homerun of the year, a
Two local pairs skaters competed at the Olympics in their first international competition. Amanda Evora and Mark Ladwig have been skating together for the eight years; they skate at Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex in the Tampa Bay area. Evora is 25 and currently taking a break from University of South Florida for competition. Ladwig, 29, just had his first child last September. Before they compete they have a routine that they do. “Routine is one of the things that make us really develop over these 8 years,” Ladwig said. He said that they are a number of exercises that they do in order that they call “pillar to pillar.” To earn their place on the Olympic team they won the silver medal at the U.S. Nationals. This was the highest they had ever placed. Going into the Games they were ranked 18 out of the 20 teams and their goal was getting in the top half and they succeed in doing that by placing 10th out of 20 teams. The scores of the judges are questionable though, other teams fell while Evora and Ladwig skated a flawless short program and only a few mistakes in the long. Someone on Facebook commented on this by posting their
status saying, “There is just something wrong when you skate a clean program, but yet another pair falls twice and manages to receive 10 points higher.” When asked how they felt about this Ladwig replies, “My performance wasn’t flawless.” He is referring to the triple toe jump that he doubled in the long program. He said he was very frustrated by this but can move on from this to the World Championship and maybe break a personal best if he can complete the jump. Evora talks about Worlds too that they will compete against the same teams and no one knows how the marks will go. “We can’t really have control how other people are judged,” Evora said. “To us we were completely happy to see that we had beaten our personal best by 22 points.” Evora was also very happy that they accomplished their goal and said they still have room for improvement. “There isn’t any higher place and this is the place to go for your best and we put it all on the table,” Ladwig said. Ladwig’s favorite part of the Games was all the different people being in one place and getting to know them. “We made friends with bobsledders from our own country but we also made good friends with speed skaters from the Netherlands,” he said.
“One of my favorite moments was personally at the opening ceremony when we got to march out to the arena,” Evora said. She said they walked underneath the arena a whole lap before they marched in front of everyone. “Every time we had another ten steps we would start screaming 'USA, USA!'” She said. Ladwig said that this motivated them to skate as well as they did. They also got to catch some of the other sports too. Ladwig got to see a curling match and the start of the bobsled men’s competition with his family. He also saw the USA vs. Switzerland hockey game. “I was telling everyone I must be a lucky charm, literally the first couple of events I went to go see USA won everything,” Evora said. She saw Shani Davis win gold and Chad Hedrick win bronze in speed skating in the men’s 1000 meters. She also saw Evan Lysacek win gold in men’s figure skating and USA beat Norway in hockey. “Mark and I have always taken things a year at a time,” Evora said. She also said after Worlds they will take a break. Then they will ask themselves like they do every year, “Can we still push the outer limits of our ability? Do we still want to skate?” Evora said. “And take it from there.”
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MARCH SPORTS SCHEDULE Sunday
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Tuesday 1
Golf St. John’s Invitational (Fort Pierce)
M. Basketball SSC Tournament Final (at Nova Southeastern) W. Basketball SSC Tournament Final (at Nova Southeastern)
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14 M. Basketball NCAA South Regional (campus sites) W. Basketball NCAA South Regional (campus sites) Golf St. John’s Invitational (Howey In The Hills)
Golf St. John’s Invitational (Fort Pierce) Tennis at Saint Leo 3 p.m.
15 M. Basketball Baseball NCAA South Regional vs. Nebraska(campus sites) Omaha 6 p.m. W. Basketball NCAA South Regional (campus sites) Tennis vs. Florida Southern 3 p.m. 22
28 Golf North Alabama Invitational (Muscle Shoals, Ala.)
29 Golf North Alabama Invitational (Muscle Shoals, Ala.)
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17 Tennis vs. Hillsborough Community College 3:30 p.m.
23 W. Basketball NCAA Elite Eight (campus sites) Tennis vs. Southern New Hampshire 6 p.m.
24 Baseball at Saint Leo 6 p.m. M. Basketball NCAA Elite Eight (campus sites) W. Basketball NCAA Elite Eight (campus sites)
Swimming NCAA Championships (Canton, Ohio)
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12 Baseball vs. NSU 6 p.m. M. Basketball NCAA South Regional W. Basketball NCAA South Regional Golf St. John’s Invitational (Howey In The Hills) Swimming NCAA Championships (Canton, Ohio) Softball at NSU 7 p.m.
13 Baseball vs. NSU 1 p.m. vs. NSU 4 p.m. Softball at NSU 1 p.m. at NSU 3 p.m. M. Basketball NCAA South Regional W. Basketball NCAA South Regional Golf St. John’s Invitational (Howey In The Hills) Swimming NCAA Championships
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20 Baseball at Lynn noon at Lynn 3 p.m. Softball vs. Lynn 1 p.m. vs. Lynn 3 p.m. Tennis at PBA 2 p.m. Crew Mayors Cup (Tampa)
26 Tennis vs. SPC 3 p.m. Baseball vs. Florida Tech 6 p.m. M. Basketball NCAA Elite Eight W. Basketball NCAA Elite Eight Softball at Florida Tech 2 p.m.
27 Baseball vs. Florida Tech 1 p.m. vs. Florida Tech 4 p.m. M. Basketball NCAA Elite Eight (campus sites) Softball at Florida Tech 1 p.m. at Florida Tech 3 p.m.
18 Softball vs. Francis Marion noon vs. Francis Marion 2 p.m.
M. Basketball NCAA Elite Eight (campus sites) W. Basketball NCAA Elite Eight (campus sites)
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M. Basketball Tennis Baseball SSC Tournament vs. Flagler (Orlando) at Eckerd 7 p.m. Quarterfinal (campus 3 p.m. sites) W. Basketball SSC Tournament Quarterfinal (campus sites) Golf St. John’s Invitational (Fort Pierce)
8 9 10 Baseball Baseball Baseball vs. Grand Valley vs. Seton Hill 11 a.m. vs. Saint Joseph’s 6 p.m. State 6 p.m. vs. Bentley 7 p.m. Swimming NCAA Championships (Canton, Ohio)
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Baseball at Eckerd 1 p.m. at Eckerd 4 p.m. M. Basketball SSC Tournament Semifinal (at NSU) W. Basketball SSC Tournament Semifinal (at NSU) Softball vs. PBA 3 p.m. vs. PBA 5 p.m.
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30 31 Baseball Softball vs. Florida Memorial vs. Saint Leo 7 p.m. 5 p.m. Golf North Alabama Invitational (Muscle Shoals, Ala.)
Sports Photo of the Week Molly Welsh attacking the ball for the Spartans against rival Saint Leo Abby Sanford/The Minaret
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“Competing in sports has taught me that if I’m not willing to give 120 percent, somebody else will. ”
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Four-Game Sweep Baseball: The University of Tampa baseball team moved up five spots in the ranks, to No. 15, after sweeping the Stillman College Tigers. Led by its bats, Tampa took the first three games of the series easily by a combined score of 33-5. The Spartans slowed in the final game of the series and found themselves down 4-0 in the fifth, before posting eight runs in final five innings to take it, 8-6.
1,000 Point Club W. Basketball: With a free throw in the first half, Tiara Cook earned a spot in the Tampa record books. Cook now has 1,000 points, 500 rebounds and 100 blocks in her career at UT, a record only three other Spartans hold.
Tampa Tops Eckerd Tennis: The Spartan tennis team tallied its second win of the season as they defeated Eckerd College on Feb. 23. Tampa has rebounded nicely after dropping its first four matches of the season. Tampa will now travel to Daytona, Fla., to take on EmbryRiddle on Feb. 26. Tampa will then take on Florida Tech on Feb. 27.
Tampa Star Becomes Fourth Member of Elite Crowd sie McDowell and Crystal Ashley as the only players to ever reach 1,000 points, 500 rebounds and 100 blocks in a career. “That’s amazing to me. It’s an honor for me to be in their company as they paved the way for me,” Cook said. Jessee believes Cook has left everything on the floor for the Spartans. “She’s a great character kid and I think we’ve got every ounce of potential out of her,” said Jessee. “We got what she had to give us from day one.” Behind Cook’s record-breaking performance the Spartans are now 23-3 (13-2 SSC) [as of Feb. 23]. Tampa completed the regular season on Feb. 24 against SSC rival Florida Southern. The Spartans will open the SSC Tournament Quarterfinals on March 3. The semifinals and finals will then be played on March 6 and 7 at Nova Southeastern. UT will then compete in the NCAA South Regional Tournament on March 12-15. The elite-eight will be on March 23-26 in St. Joseph’s, Mo. Tampa is looking to reach its eighth overall, and fifth straight, NCAA Tournament apperance.
By Kyle Bennett Sports Editor
The University of Tampa women’s basketball team continues to leave its mark on the UT record books. Tiara Cook became the fourth player in women’s basketball history to reach 1,000 points, 500 rebounds and 100 blocks in a career against SSC rival Barry University. Cook entered the game needing only 15 points to accomplish the goal. She accomplished the mark with a free throw in the first half of the game. Collectively, she is the 15th Spartan to reach 1,000 points. “Her record speaks for itself,” Tampa head coach Tom Jessee said. “She has done a really, really incredible job. I think when she came in as a high school player, most people would have said she wouldn’t be a 1,000 point scorer. I thought she could be.” Cook entered her senior season needing 414 points to reach the milestone. In the 2010 season Cook has eclipsed 20 points in a game nine times, including a 30-point performance against Merrimack, her best of the season. “It’s a great feat to accomplish, but now it’s behind me and it’s time to refocus on this team’s goals,” said Cook Kyle Bennett can be reached Tiara Cook is the fourth women’s basketball player to reach 10,000 points. She joins Sheena Walton, Jesat minaret.sports@gmail.com. Abby Sanford/The Minaret
Elbow Injury Forces New Work Ethic on UT Pitcher Daniel Feingold Sports Writer
For an athlete, any injury can prove to be disastrous. But for this left-handed Spartan pitcher, an elbow injury suffered in his freshman year of high school just may catapult him to the Majors. “Once I came back from that [elbow] surgery, [baseball] kind of took off for me,” said junior Sean Bierman. “I Sean Bierman
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started playing real well. It really made me start taking care of my body, preparing myself better and working out harder so it never happened again, knock on wood.” A New Jersey native, Bierman started playing baseball as a child so he could be with his friends. He only realized his outstanding abilities for the game when he started playing at a more competitive level. “I was just playing for fun and I didn’t realize [until] sophomore year of high school that I could even do this past high school,” Bierman said. Bierman attended Kinnelon
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High School in his home town. He was the captain of the baseball team for both his junior and senior seasons, and was selected as a first-team all county player. Bierman also played in the summer for a well-known national club, the Bayside Yankees, and Coach Mark Cuseta. “The coach heard about me [via] word of mouth,” Bierman said. “He came out, watched one of my games and I started playing for them because of their reputation with getting guys into college baseball and professional baseball.” Bierman and the Yankees
won the Premier League Senior Championships in both 2006 and 2007. After his stint with the Bayside Yankees and his high school career was over, Bierman had to choose between playing professional ball or moving on to college. Drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in the 42nd round, Bierman, along with his parents and advisor, decided he would only go pro if the Reds offered him a contract with a dollar amount he couldn’t refuse.
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No. 15 Baseball
Tennis Feb. 26 @ 3:30 p.m. at Embry-Riddle
Feb. 26 @ 11:30 a.m. vs. Lake Superior State
Feb. 27 @ 4 p.m. vs. Palm Beach Atlantic
Feb. 26 @ 6 p.m. vs. Valdosta State
>>> Tampa will play six games in two days in Clermont, Fla. UT will begin the series with a 2-4 record, coming out of the Eckerd Tournament, where they defeated Eckerd and Drury.
>>> Following a game versus SSC rival, Florida Southern, UT will take on PBA. The Spartans are currently on a three-game losing streak after defeating No. 23 Rollins on the road.
>>> Following a game against Saint Leo, Tampa will host Valdosta State for a three-game set. The Spartans are riding a six-game win streak, after dropping three to SAU.
>>> The Tampa tennis team has registered back-to-back wins after defeating Eckerd on Feb. 23. Tampa will look to continue its success against Embry-Riddle.