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oving onto campus early, I’ve learned, has its perks. You can drive a small U-Haul up to the front doors of Straz and unload all your boxes, bookcases, and space bag bricks with much fewer judgmental stares than the previous year. You also gain a few very quiet, restful nights of sleep before everyone else moves in, especially the neighbor above you who likes to move furniture at 3am. Eventually though, the school suddenly becomes crawling with freshman and new students. In your pompous, senior status attitude you look down on them and scoff when you get mistaken for one. Then, however, you hear there will be ice cream. Nothing works faster to get any college age student to Vaughn Center faster than the promise of free food. More valuable than gold, if you promise free food, they will come. This was the case last Thursday night when Managing Editor, Lauren, and I got wind that there was free ice cream downstairs in Vaughn and decided to take a break from laying out this magazine to sprint downstairs and put way too many sprinkles on a scoop of chocolate. Waiting in line gave a perspective I wasn’t expecting as I looked out over the mass of freshman bodies. Some had already grouped off and some were still searching to find their first friends. This made all my first day of college memories come rushing back to me in a wave of horrible Déjà Vu. I won’t bore you with the depressing details but I’ll admit my first night in my triple in Austin was spent crying in my bed. It’s safe to say I’ve come a LONG way since then. I no longer cry in my bed at nights (well not as frequently) and I’m surrounded by the best people who I am proud to call my friends. For this year’s Orientation Issue, I wanted to appeal to all students coming back to UT. From the most frightened of freshman to the most experienced graduate students, I can guarantee there is a story in this double-cover issue that will appeal to you and maybe even help you adjust a little better. Here’s to another great year, Spartans. P.S.--If you’re still looking for a community to belong to, come to the Minaret meetings on Monday nights at 7:30 on the 2nd floor of Vaughn, we’d love to have you.
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CONTENTS
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THINKING INK CARRY A TUNE: A GUIDE TO LOCAL MUSIC VENUES ROOMMATE HORROR STORIES A GUIDE TO INTRAMURALS DEATH OF A CELEBRITY DAILY GRIND: TAMPA’S BEST CUPS OF JOE IF YOU HAVEN’T YET
FLIP OVER FOR CONTINUING STUDENT STORIES
31 IF YOU HAVEN’T YET 35 CAMPUS MUSICIANS 38 BATTLE IN BRAZIL: A WORLD CUP RECAP MAKING THE MOVE: TIPS FOR APARTMENT HUNTING
52 GLOBETROTTERS 45 YOUR HEALTH CENTER AND YOU 41
By Katherine Lavacca & Theresa Stanton
Affordable fun without the hangover
Lettuce Lake Park Lettuce Lake Park opened in the early 1980s and offers an array of outdoor activities. There are fitness trails, fishing piers, picnic pavilions. There is a two dollars-daily park admissions fee, but it gives visitors access to all of the hiking trails and free guided nature tours. If you prefer aquatic adventures, canoes and kayaks are available to rent for up to four hours on the water. Traveling through the swamps created by the flood patterns of the Hillsborough River you can see a multitude of native birds, turtles and maybe have a close encounter with a Florida gator! If you’d rather avoid seeing a toothy gator grin up close, they also offer campground rentals at various locations around the p a r k . h i l l s b o r o u g h c o u n t y. o r g / Facilities/Facility/Details/7937
Lowry Park Zoo
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If you feel like getting in touch with your wild side stop by Tampa’s local zoo. Lowry Park has a huge family of animals that are waiting for you to say hello! After its grand re-opening in 1988 Lowry Park Zoo has quickly grown in size, the 56 acre park houses over 1,000 animals that love the humid Florida weather. The zoo has multiple animal feedings when guest can learn more about the animals by speaking to the zoo-keepers that help keep them healthy and active. However, if just watching from the sidelines is too slow for you Lowry Park also offers special VIP tours that get you behind the scenes access to a multitude of animals. These tours come with a higher price, but the opportunity to get up close and personal with African Elephants and Pygmy Hippos is worth it. The zoo also offers regular guests encounters with the Alpaca, various reptilian residence, and occasionally bring out the new serval tiger kittens. www.lowryparkzoo.com/ index.html
color me mine Want to express your creative side or need a new coffee mug? Head over to Color Me Mine, located in the center of Old Hyde Park Village, to get your art on! When you arrive you’ll pay a studio fee for the glazes and stencils you use, and then pick a piece of pottery to decorate. There’s plenty of pre-made ceramics ranging from little cat figurines to change jars to full-blown serving dishes and everything in between. The staff can answer any questions you have about creating designs or how the process of glazing works. Each piece of pottery has its own price, which varies depending on the size. The studio has special discount days on studio fees like date night and holiday specials. colormemine.com
Tampa Theatre
Rainy Days
The Tampa Theatre has been open since 1926 and continues to draw hundreds of people to its box office. The theatre only has one screen and was designed to give viewers a real “movie going experience.” The “mighty Wurlitzer” is the original theatre organ that they love to flaunt before every screening. If you want to know more about the theatre and how it functions, there are backstage tours offered monthly; the next one is September 9th at 11:30. Tickets can be purchased in advance online and pricing depends on the movie or event you’ll attend. The theatre shows documentaries, classic series, and live music events. Many of the movies shown are classics like Casablanca, and Dirty Dancing which are rotated out seasonally. There are also silent and independent films screened on specific nights for movie buffs. tampatheatre.org
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Weekend get-away
John’s pass and Treasure Island
The “Pass”, as some locals call it, is a fishing village that has been rated as one of Pinellas County’s number one tourist attractions. The area received its name by a pirate, John Levique, who made his first voyage through the pass, while trying to search for an entrance to Boca Ciega Bay. Today, John’s Pass has expanded to include a boardwalk spanning several miles with shops, fishing tours, and cruises. Gator’s Parasail offers parasailing, jet ski rentals, and mini speed boat rentals. However, if you would rather take a cruise you can venture onto the Pirate Ship Royal Conquest. After boarding the two level pirate ship you can participate in water gun battles, a treasure hunt, limbo, pirate stories, face painting, and dancing. The pirate ship’s sister company, Dolphin Quest, offers a more relaxing cruise with a captain that narrates the wildlife you encounter while trolling the Boca Ciega Bay. Interested in fishing? Take a ride on The Hub. You can catch a variety of fish, and are allowed to keep one small shovelnose shark if you can catch it! Another option for visitors is to board the Fort De Soto Ferry to Egmont Key where you can swim with smaller fish and enjoy the secluded beaches away from tourists. Egmont Key also has a lot of shells that visitors can catch that are free game. Want a nice place to have a staycation but don’t want to pay an arm and a leg? Just a mile from the beach Bayside Inn & Marina offers a double bed efficiency suite for only $87 a night. Each room comes equipped with a full kitchen, wifi, and pool access. Also Florida residents save 20 percent bringing their total down to $65.25 a night.www.thebaysideinnandmarina.com
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he newfound freedom of freshman year is thrilling, to say the least. No curfew, no one to question your decisions, and most importantly: mom won’t get a good look at that rose on your shoulder until May. Here’s what you need to know before losing your tattoo virginity.
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The Price Isn’t Always Right College students are generally strapped for cash, but in the case of tattoos cheaper doesn’t always mean better. Someone may be doing free tattoos at a party or out of their van, or maybe your friend thinks she’s Lisbeth Salander and wants to help you out, but unless you want an infected inky mess, save up your cash and stay away. The key to tattoo pricing is in the size and detail of the piece. The smaller and more simple your tattoo is, the lower the price. Time also plays a role in pricing. Something that takes under an hour to do could be just $50-$100. If you’re looking to get a portrait done with the face of a loved one, be ready to shell out a lot of cash. A well-experienced, professional artist can give you an awesome portrait, but if you try cutting corners for a bargain you will get what you paid for, which could end up being a creepy and disproportioned version of the homage you hoped for. There are plenty of clean and reputable salons in the Tampa area that can cut you a deal without ruining your life. Atomic Tattoos off of Dale Mabry is part of a nationwide company that is highly acclaimed. Blue Devil on E. 7th Avenue in Ybor is one of the oldest shops around and features some of the most experienced artists in the area. 1603 Tattoo and Piercing Co. and Ybor City Tattoo Company are also well regarded shops in Ybor City with experienced artists. PAGE 10 | THEMINARETONLINE.COM
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We may sit them down and set them up with a new appointment, but anyone that comes in for a tattoo in the wrong frame of mind is making a mistake.
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Check Yourself Suck It Up Choosing your tattoo is fun, but facing the needle might not come as easy. Taking a few shots before getting in the chair can seem like a good idea, but will turn out to be a huge mistake. Think about it this way: while tattoos are considered art, they are also considered wounds. Getting a tattoo means putting an opening in the skin, which would naturally cause a person to bleed. Alcohol thins the blood, so if a person were to drink heavily within 24 hours of getting a tattoo they would bleed heavily and experience more pain during the process. Not only will it hurt, but the extra blood means that your artist has to take much more time, and your design could come out less than perfect. Tom Kiernan, the co-owner of Black Fin Tattoo in Ybor City, says that his shop, along with any other reputable parlor, will refuse service to anyone that is intoxicated. “We may sit them down and set them up with a new appointment, but anyone that comes in for a tattoo in the wrong frame of mind is making a mistake,” Kiernan said. “If someone comes in under the influence, they’re not going to want to sit still or cooperate, and they absolutely won’t come out with something they can be happy with.” Getting trashed might seem like a good way to take the edge off, but impairing your judgement before going through such an important process could have you stumbling out of the tattoo parlor with nothing but permanent regret.
Nothing is worse than a misspelled tattoo. You may have “No Ragrets” even with the error, but getting a date, landing a job interview or just generally getting people to like you may become difficult in the future. Also, be sure to check the translation and accuracy of your text-tattoos. Those japanese symbols may look super cute, but one day you might run into the person who knows they say “Mold Noodle.”
Take Care Getting the tattoo may be the hard part, but once you’ve been inked, the work isn’t over. Once the artist is done inking your skin, a bandage will be placed over your new piece. It’s tempting to rip that bandage off to try and add your ink to your snapchat story, but taking the bandage off before the recommended time (usually two hours) will expose your tattoo to airborne bacteria. Be sure to understand that timing is everything. Spring break might seem like a great time to get that spontaneous hummingbird on your thigh, but jumping in the pool or ocean any time before the recommended two weeks could mean spontaneously and permanently screwing up your tattoo (although you can-- and should-- still take showers). A tattoo is a lifelong commitment, so remember to always keep the area hydrated with non-scented lotion and use a minimum of SPF 30 to protect your piece from fading. Kiernan recommends a product called Aquaphor. Aquaphor helps in the healing process of a new tattoo, while keeping the skin hydrated and protected. Tattoos in certain areas may need to be retouched in the future, so keep that in mind when choosing the location of your ink. THE MINARET | PAGE 11
Carry A
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AMPITHEATER Think neon fishnets, furry boots, sparkly bras and the works. Better known to most as “The Amp,” this venue is kind of like the Tampa Mecca of what the youngins’ these days refer to as “dubstep.” Also right along 7th Ave., the vein of Ybor, the Amp has risen in popularity over the past few years with the emergence of EDM-- electronic dance music-- and the rave scene. It features a 30-foot rotating dance floor and the stage is mostly dominated by EDM shows, although a hiphop act will pop up every now and then. 1609 E. Seventh Ave., Ybor City, amptampa.com
ORPHEUM For all your indie music fancies, Orpheum serves as a space for local acts and national acts while simultaneously serving as a dance club. Complete with an impressive capacity of 720, the venue offers plenty of groovin’ room on the bottom floor and a spacious balcony. It’s recently been moved to 7th Ave. at the center of Ybor, and now boasts an impressive resume of big names like Against Me, Young the Giant, Black Lips, The Yeah Yeah Yeah’s and an abundance of others. 1915 E. Seventh Ave., Ybor City, theorpheum.com
CROWBAR To some, a bar; to local musicians, a haven. While Crowbar isn’t the fanciest joint in Tampa, it’s a treasure trove for not only supporters of local music, but for fans of indie rock, punk and electro, making sure to span all the genres. They’re also known for hosting guest DJs as well as Battle of the Bands, reigning in an eclectic crowd and always offering a performance space for Tampa peeps. And mark your calendars: Aaron Carter will be in the house on November 21. 1 812 17th St. N., Ybor City, crowbarlive.com
RITZ It’s the best of both worlds. Merging Czar and The Ritz Ybor into one space, like a nightclubmusic-venue hybrid, it allows for weekly DJ dance parties like Filthy Richard, as well as big name bands, such as recent performers Say Anything and Phantogram. After recent renovations, the once scant little setting is newly transformed into a three-room venue with an upgraded sound system and a new LED system. Tampanians love this place. 1503 E. Seventh Ave., theritzybor.com
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ROOMMATE
HORROR STORIES BY MARK SUGDEN
It’s 12:30 a.m and you decide to get some studying in before your 8 a.m midterm tomorrow before going to sleep. Your two other roommates are getting ready to go out to Ybor for a night of clubbing. You eventually fall asleep, but then wake up at 3 a.m. when your roommates finally stumble in, turn on the bright light in the room and talk as loudly as possible about random nonsense. They have also brought their hook-up partner for the night, so you know you aren’t sleeping at all. “This is the worst,” you think to yourself as you pull the blanket over your head. “It can’t get more horrible than this.” The truth is you aren’t alone. Roommate problems are bound to happen at one point or another, no matter how big or small of an issue.
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A BLOODY MESS A student, came back to her room in Brevard after a night over at her friend’s house when she noticed something was different about the room. “When I came back, I found a trail of blood leading to my room as well as the front door being broken,” She said. “It turns out my suitemate had stabbed her boyfriend with a fork and then pushed him out into the hallway where he hit the door so many times that he broke it and the police had to be called.”
A CRAPPY SITUATION A student’s friend was paired up with an international student from his freshman year. “[The roommate] was generally a nice guy but the differences were crazy,” the student said. The student asked to use the roommate’s bathroom one day and found the source of an unpleasant smell lingering in the room. “The roommate had been discarding his used toilet paper into a trashcan,” the student said. “He would let the used toilet paper pile up over the lid of the can and then began miniature piles surrounding the overflowing can.” The student sat down to talk about what he saw in the bathroom with the roommate. “It became apparent that this was how you go to the bathroom in his country because the plumbing can’t handle toilet paper,” the student said. After the talk, the student thought that the roommate would change. “Apparently it is a hard habit to break, or he just didn’t want to change because he refused to flush the toilet paper [and] let it pile up on the floor,” the student said.
A LITTLE PISSY “It had rained all week and I had slept over at my boyfriends place again. I came back one morning and my rug was kinda wet but I just figured my roommate had put her umbrella down on my rug or something. Two days later the entire room smelled like pee. I had class all day and initially I thought it was our A/C. So I tried turning it off and the smell got worse. I called my RA and talked to him about it and he said he would call maintenance. My boyfriend remembered that my roommate had gotten so drunk a couple of nights ago that she needed to be carried into bed. He went over to smell her bed, which smelled fine. So he went down to her white shag rug -which wasn’t so white anymore- and said the smell was stronger but it wasn’t her rug. He then went and smelled mine and said my rug reeked of pee. I called my RA and he came over and picked it up and there was a rust colored puddle right under my rug. We rolled up the rug and threw it out. I asked her about it and she said she had no recollection of two nights ago.”
Avoid living in a horror story ADVICE FROM VICTIMS
“We did our own thing, but were able to live peacefully together. I learned that you have to give and take when you live with other people. However, just because you live together does not mean you have to put up with everything. Sometimes things have to go from bad, to worse, and then slowly fall into place. What matters is how you deal with the situation. If you fall apart now, you’ll fall apart in other areas of your life when it really counts. Do not give up, dust your shoulders off, and put your adult hat on.”
“Trust and healthy communication are a huge part of being successful roommates. And if you are moving in with a friend, just remember that you may pick up on little things that you never noticed before. It is totally healthy to not do everything together, otherwise you might drive each other nuts.“
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A GUIDE TO
intramurals BY GRIFFIN GUINTA For some people, athleticism comes naturally. For others, well, let’s just say their hand-eye coordination isn’t quite up to par. Luckily when it comes to intramural sports, neither of those things matter. While all sports by nature are competitions intended to be won or lost (or tied in some cases), intramurals are a learning experience. Don’t let your fear of athletic ineptitude prohibit you from taking part in this unique college festivity.
rule one: Join with your friends There’s nothing wrong with joining a team of random people, but the enjoyability level is a lot higher if you can laugh off a 52-0 defeat on the basketball court with your pals.
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quick and simple steps to building (or playing on) an intramural team
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UT uses a third party website called imleagues.com to facilitate all intramural sign-ups. Log onto the website, select University of Tampa as your school and create a profile. Every semester a myriad of different sports will be available for you to participate in. Fortunately, there’s no limit to the number of sports you can join.
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Once you’ve selected the sport, you can either create a team or join an existing one. For all intents and purposes, let’s say you’re creating one. There will be an icon that says “create team,” and by doing so you become the team captain. As team captain, it is your responsibility to recruit team members and pay a $20 forfeit deposit at the beginning of the season. (Don’t worry, you get this back as long as your team doesn’t bail on any games.) To recruit team members, you can either send direct request to other imleagues.com members or email them if they don’t have an account.
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Once you have set up your team, the creative part comes in. Create your team name, organize team practices and mull over your schedule to find out when you need to be at the game. Speaking of which, all games are played at the swanky new Naimoli Intramural Complex, located west of Thomas parking garage. Once again, have fun. Not everyone will win a t-shirt by the end of it all, but who needs a t-shirt when you’ve just played a hearty round of dodgeball or indoor soccer after a long day of classes?
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Death Of A Celebrity BY LAUREN RICHEY
Why we feel like we lose a close friend when a complete stranger passes
tterly heartbroken.” An accurate description of the millions of fans and friends of the late and great Robin Williams. Two words, spoken by his grieving widow, summarize the tragic death of such a widely loved man who suffered from a deep depression. Countless celebrities chose social media to display their mourning, and talk show hosts held one to two hour specials in celebration of his spectacular life. Millions of people throughout the world set up personalized memorials in honor of Williams and his great works. The largest outpouring of fans since the death of Whitney Houston continue to grieve for the actor that brought so many laughs for so many years. The American people fe el like they have lost a close family member, rather than the actor they never met face to face. It’s an interesting phenomenon that has taken hold of our hearts. When Heath Ledger passed away in 2008, the public went into a state of shock. He was in the middle of filming The Dark Knight, a movie that would’ve been a huge milestone in his career,
but instead ended in tragedy. Michael Jackson’s death had the world upset for years, causing movies and tours in tribute to his musical legacy. Philip Seymour Hoffman’s death in February caused widespread anger at the senselessness of the loss of such a great man. We felt that it was a personal blow. Why is this? How have these celebrities been able to become such large parts of our lives? We welcome someone into our homes and families without fully realizing what we are doing, that we are forming close attachments with complete strangers. We laugh and cry with them through our screens. They are no longer strangers to us, but our family. One answer is simple. Movies, television, and music have been our sources of entertainment for decades, and it has become a regular part of our daily lives. After a long day at work, the first thing we do is turn on the TV and let actors and actresses preoccupy us from taking the trash out or doing homework. America’s favorite pastime is not baseball: it’s going to the movies. The
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entertainment industry has seriously raised the bar for fantastic storylines, acting, and melodies that we eat right up. Another reason is slightly more complicated. While we’re engrossing ourselves in whatever television show we’re watching or album we’re listening to, a secret part of us wishes we were in their shoes. We wonder silently, “what if I was as talented, or as handsome as that guy?” We emulate actors and actresses, dress like them, do as they do. Some obsess over them, imagine having sex with them, or what it would be like to be their best friend. They become something completely personal to us. Our individual fantasy. There are other psychological reasons behind this grief. Alan Hilfer, chief of psychology at Maimonides Medical Center in New York told New York Magazine “obsessive grieving over a celebrity often ties into grieving, processed or not, for someone we are actually close to.” A grandmother dies, and a few weeks later her grandchildren are obsessing over the death of a celebrity. For some people, it’s how they grieve. This kind of grieving can also potentially pose a dangerous problem, especially in the case of suicide. People who suffer from behavioral problems like bipolar disorder or depression witness celebrity suicides and could possibly think that it’s an acceptable way to escape. The reasons behind our personal relationships with celebrities doesn’t diminish the horrible sorrow we still feel. Discovering Robin Williams had suffered from depression and eventually sucumbed to it was still heart wrenching to even the most unaffected movie-goer. A man we thought would be around forever to make us laugh was ripped from our lives so suddenly and in such a tragic way. America lost a piece of our family on August 14, 2014. “There’s minor comfort in knowing our grief and loss, in some small way, is shared with millions,” said Williams’ daughter, Zelda Williams, in her statement released to the public, “It doesn’t help the pain, but at least its a burden countless others now know we carry, and so many have offered to help lighten the load. Thank you for that.”
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Moxies
Did you know that over 500 billion cups of coffee are consumed each year? Breakfast accounts for over half of these cups. Here are some local favorites to try the next time you need a caffeine fix.
Pumpkin Latte
Buddy Brew Cup O’ Brew (Rwanda)
Indigo Cafe Indigo Indulgence
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IF YOU HAVEN’T YET
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The title says it all. Regardless if you’re a senior or a freshman, Tampa is filled with hidden gems each student should experience before their four years are over. We’ve compiled a short list of staples in the Tampa community worthy of your coveted free time and sacred bank accounts. Whether it is decking yourself out in blue, white and black as you bang your hands on the glass of a Lightning game or enjoying a highpercentage beer with a few good friends on a tour of Cigar City Brewery, a good time is guaranteed from all. If you’re looking for something sweeter, we suggest indulging in an ice cream at Bo’s Ice Cream on a sweltering Florida day or ending it with bingo at the Oxford Exchange across the street. No matter what you choose these are the top spots every student at The University of Tampa should explore. So, If you haven’t yet, we suggest you give it a try.
Bo’s Ice Cream is where Tampaninans go to cool off on a hot day. Since 1954 the Bosanko family has been serving tasty treats in Seminole Heights to locals. They have classic twists in cones, crunchy dip-tops and soft serve galor. Bo’s also offers a variety of splits, malt and milkshake flavors, but the piece de resistance are their “Thick and Chunkies”. The flavors include Oreo, Heath, Reese’s and Brownie. The Brownie thick and chunkie is a rich mix of warm brownie pieces, hot fudge and vanilla ice cream.
Brownie Thick and Chunky at Bo’s Ice Cream
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An ancient proverb says, “’Tis noble to treat thine self to gourmet burgers and cocktails once in a blue moon so long as thou playeth bingo.” Or something like that. The Oxford Exchange offers Bingo Night once a month, an uprising Tampa favorite. The Oxford Exchange, located directly across the street from UT, has turned into somewhat of a pinnacle for south Tampa hangs and business meetings, but it’s the stretched out once-a-month events that you should look out for.
Attendees are invited to come an hour early for cocktails in the spacious atrium, and the dinner menus are usually cleverly themed. The gourmet dinner buffet is priced at an honest $25. Nor is it your typical nursing home style bingo night. For $5 a board you can enjoy the elegant atmosphere and comedic hosts, often OE’s very own employees.
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As a newly-legal student, it can be quite a challenge trying to find a cool place to grab a beer on a Friday night. If you’re like me, then you don’t dig the party scene quite as much as the rest of our generation. Which is why I’m glad I found Cigar City Brewery. Right off of Dale Mabry, Cigar City is hidden in what looks like a community of large warehouses.Through the first door past the bar, you’ll enter into where the original brewery began. A room with all kinds of barrels and steel tanks full of the head-brewers’ latest masterpieces. The guys will even let you try small shot of a brand new, experimental beer straight out of the tank. So the next time someone suggests happy-hour on a weekday, try to persuade them to take a chillaxing visit to Cigar City, play a little shuffle-board and enjoy an extremely high-percentage beer with a few close friends.
Tour Cigar City Brewery
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Attend a TB Lightning Game
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Every lightning fan knows that feeling right before 7 p.m. The lights dim and a dark blue haze coats the entire arena. Thunderstruck by ACDC begins to blare out of the loudspeakers as the rink is lit up by projected lightning bolts and images oF glory moments past play on the jumbotron. The team is introduced by the public address announcer and the crowd loses it as superstar center Steven Stamkos and goalie Ben Bishop lead the pack onto the ice. The Lightning are exciting because they stand a legitimate chance to pull off a victory night after night. In addition to the high entertainment value on the ice, there is even more events off the ice which can satisfy anyone’s attention such as a live band that always plays outside before puck drop and zamboni festivities at intermissions.
Explore the Frolic Exchange The chance to discover coveted gems like a John-Waynestyle caramel-colored suede jacket with 5-inch long fringes going up both sleeves, a studded leather jacket and a denim vest awaits at The Frolic Exchange. Located on Florida Ave., Frolic Exchange has become a south Tampa mecca for reasonably priced vintage clothing. It’s an eclectic boutique that also specializes in recycled and hand-designed clothing, assuring its shoppers of a unique one of a kind experience. Because let’s face it, thrifting can be hard. But don’t sweat it! Imagine a place that mulled through every thrift store in the city limits, collected the cutest, most worthy pieces, and put them all in one store. While I don’t think I’ll get much use from a pair of overalls with a kitten patched on the front pocket, I’m sure there’s someone out there who will.
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If you have never sat at the bar of The Loading Dock in the early afternoon, you are not just missing out on a great sandwich but also some amazing lunch time company. The little pub hidden inside the Madison Building is a great find while wandering for food downtown between classes. Their deli-style menu will draw you in, but the people will keep you coming back. The owner, Karen, greets with a smile and a “sweetheart.” You can often find two older gentleman bickering over beers arguing about sports teams. Don’t be alarmed if you find more of your time at The Loading Dock laughing instead of eating, but be careful not to neglect your French Press sandwich too much. The Loading Dock is Tampa’s modern-day “Cheers,” where everybody knows your name. Go be a part of a great place.
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Helen Twinam Helen Twinam, a 30-year-old second semester senior and a mother of three, is a music education major who plans on teaching music after college. Twinam, who lives in St. Petersburg with her family, has been singing since she was very young. She was the president of her high school choral department and has played many concerts including a show on the Royal Caribbean cruise line. She plays the piano and guitar, as well. “Music is an expression of life and love,” Twinam said. “Music allows us to feel what we cannot always express with words. Without it, our world would be very boring indeed.” Unfortunately, Twinam will not be in any more school performances, as she is in her final internship this fall. However, she does give voice lessons to students and enjoys exploring music. She will be returning to UT for a Master’s degree, possibly in choral conducting.
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Travis Damato Born and raised in Lutz, Fl., Travis Damato is a senior music education major. Damato’s father, who played in the Paris Island Marine Band for four years, influenced his interest in music as a child. “When I was a kid I used to play songs on his mouthpieces just to goof off,” Damato said. When he reached middle school, he joined the school band, where he played saxophone and he has been playing since he was nine. Damato participates in the Wind Ensemble, the Spartan Band, and the Jazz Band at UT. He also teaches trumpet lessons to students and arranges and writes music. There are many upcoming curricular gigs for Damato this semester. “I always look forward to Dancing With Winds in December, where we play holiday music to which the dance department has choreographed,” Damato said. He is planning on playing at Busch Gardens for their annual Christmas Town, as well. He is also planning a free concert for a local foster home for kids. “I think that music truly is the ultimate primal expression of ourselves as human beings,” Damato said. “What sets us aside from other creatures on this planet is our ability to create. And to express with words is but one shallow mean.” After graduation, Damato plans on going to grad school for music composition, which has been a long time dream of his.
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MUSICIANS By MADISON IRWIN
Fred Clark
According to Fred Clark, “music is energy, and life, and it brings those things to anyone willing to listen to and accept it.” Clark is a senior music education major at UT. Clark was born in Tampa, but moved to Kansas with his family shortly after because his father was in the Air Force. After his dad retired, they moved back to Tampa, where Clark decided to pursue a passion for music. He started playing the recorder in the third grade then joined his school’s band program when he reached the fifth grade. From there, he played the trombone and was in marching band for all four years of high school. Clark is now considering becoming a musician in the Air Force. Clark is an Event Host (and has been one for the past two years) for the music department at UT, in which he greets people at events or helps with the setup and breakdown. Apart from that, he is the founder and president of the Spartan Swing Club, in which students learn how to swing dance and perform for an audience. He also joined Relay for Life last semester and was president of the Spartan Band team. Clark says there are so many concerts and events that he will be performing in this semester because he is in multiple ensembles that all stay busy. “I am pretty excited for the wind ensemble event that we will be having midway through the semester-- it will focus on using music to take the audience to faraway locations.” PAGE 33 | THEMINARETONLINE.COM
BATTLE IN BRAZIL World Cup 2014: One For The Ages
BY ED KERNER Every four years, the world’s best soccer players play the most important tournament of their lives: the World Cup. This summer played in the beautiful nation of Brazil. This tournament was packed with excitement, thrills, goals, and of course heartbreak. Germany was seen as a strong favorite to win the tournament. They showed us that they were the real deal after defeating Portugal 4-0 behind a Thomas Muller hat trick. After salvaging a 2-2 draw against the always tough to beat nation of Ghana, the Germans clicked into gear and beat the US 1-0. Entering the Knockout Stage, Germany narrowly beat a scrappy Algeria team and snagged a victory against a competitive France squad. In what many thought would be a close game, the Germans sealed their World Cup with a surprising 6-1 thrashing of Brazil. With only Argentina standing in their way from lifting the coveted World Cup title, Die Mannschaft (The Team) would be running on all cylinders to achieve their fourth World Cup title. The Germans would finally breakthrough in the 113’ minute. Substitute Mario Gotze scored with a beautiful shot past Argentina goalkeeper Sergio Romero as Germany would go on to win 1-0. The World Cup had a major impact on both the Brazilian National Team, in addition to the nation as a whole. In Brazil, football is more than just a sport; it’s a way of life. Every time the national team wins, it’s a victory for the people of Brazil. Winning gave them a sense of pride, so this defeat was a major blow to the country. When asked how the World Cup loss would affect the people of Brazil, sophomore Kaley Ward of the women’s soccer team said, “I think that as a nation the people were more upset that so much money was spent on the tournament than on infrastructure and other internal issues.” Brazil spent millions of dollars building excess stadiums that will sit and rot like the Olympic stadiums of Beijing. FIFA stated a minimum of eight stadiums should be built for the
tournament and Brazil ended up building 12. According to Fox News, the country spent 14 billion on preparation expenses. Lionel Messi is still the best player in the world. Although Messi had a lackluster World Cup for our standards, he still played extremely well. Messi finished second in scoring with five goals, falling just one short to Colombian starlet James Rodriguez. Messi also had to deal with losing the second best player on the team in Angel Di Maria to injury and had world-class striker Sergio Aguero hampered by a nagging left leg injury. There are also others that don’t believe he is worthy of that title. In order for him to even be considered in the argument, he will have to lead his nation to a World Cup title. Players who he is competing against in the argument are Maradona and Pele, each who have won the World Cup. Messi needs to win a World Cup title in order to be considered in the same sentence as Maradona and Pele. He will have another chance to do so in Russia at the 2018 World Cup.
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The Future of the US Men’s National Soccer Team Before this summer’s World Cup kicked off in Brazil, things looked rough for Team USA. They were drawn into the Group of Death, alongside World Cup nemesis Ghana, Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal, and eventual champion Germany. Jozy Altidore was the only clear striker, Tim Howard was getting older, and only a few starters had any World Cup experience. However, everything changed within a mere 30 seconds. Less than a minute into the United States’ first match, captain Clint Dempsey had brilliantly weaved through Ghanaian defenders and found the back of the net. Criticism back home was soon replaced with true belief in the 23 men representing the country despite losing Altidore to a hamstring injury in the 2-1 victory over Ghana. In addition, the Yanks were able to earn a 2-2 draw against Portugal and suffered only a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Germany to advance into the knockout round to face Group H winners, Belgium. The resulting match was goalless for over 90 straight minutes, but once Belgium’s Romelu Lukaku came on the pitch as a substitute in extra time, they scored twice, and the US lost 2-1. The loss stung, but the World Cup served as a changing of the guard from the Landon Donovan era into a potential golden age of future American soccer. The young and now experienced players on the squad will be heading into the 2018 World Cup qualifying with high hopes and reasonably so. They have created an impression that by the time 2018 rolls around, the team will be stronger, faster, and improved at nearly every position. The future looks especially bright on the defensive side of the ball for the USMNT with only DeMarcus Beasley unlikely to return. Omar Gonzalez and Matt Besler excelled as centerbacks and fullback Deandre Yedlin is likely heading to AS Roma to gain experience to complement his talent. Filling out the defense are a triad of German-Americans from the Bundesliga: Timothy Chandler, Fabian Johnson, and John Brooks. Although Dempsey will be unlikely to join the squad in Russia in 2018 at the age of 35, both Graham Zusi and Michael Bradley will likely return and serve as veterans for the younger talents. Also returning is Dutch-American Aron Johannsson and a redemptionseeking Altidore. Actually, the most intriguing player that has every fan drooling is 19-year-old Julian Green. Born here in Tampa, Green decided to play for the US rather than Germany, and the whole world witnessed his brilliance when he scored against Belgium off a volley with his first touch of his PAGE 37 | THEMINARETONLINE.COM
World Cup career. With Green and the other young stars, the United States can easily make a splash in Confederation Cups and World Cups for the next decade. This increase in talent can likely be attributed to the MLS’s transformation from a retirement league for washed up European stars into a competitive option for American players to gain experience. Four years ago, the 2010 World Cup featured only three US players from the MLS. On this year’s US World Cup squad, there were nine such players, and a record 11 foreign MLS players who played for their respective nations. With the MLS the strongest it has ever been, the popularity of the sport has also trickled down to create revenue to improve lower-tiered leagues and youth academies, which are crucial to player development at the high school and college level. Player development is incredibly important and can be attested to by UT junior Lauren Moore, who previously played soccer for Hillsborough Club United before coming to UT as an advertising and public relations major. When asked about the importance of youth club soccer, Moore said,“Youth academies and clubs are a crucial part of preparation for the next level. It’s there where separation can be seen in players who want to continue to play in college. Personally, my years at HCU helped shape me as a player and were definitely a critical part of my success at UT so far.” It’s quality youth clubs like HCU which have groomed high caliber players across the nation and led to the US women’s top ranking in The future looks the world. One can only imagine the potential for bright for Team USA men’s soccer as they continue to shift towards a youth-centralized system similar to the women’s game. If this happens, it can be expected that the men’s youth system here in the States could lead to young talented players for years to come. The future looks bright for Team USA and if given a friendly enough draw, a semifinal run isn’t out of the question by the time the 2018 World Cup in Russia rolls around. But until then, we get to look forward to watching UT soccer this year and the US women in the Women’s World Cup next summer.
complex, keep that in mind for your search. Kyetra Bryant, a junior journalism major who opted for off-campus housing six months ago, advises that, “In your search, be sure the apartment complex you are looking at allows college undergrads, as certain places may only allow graduates and up.” Although being around many of your peers and free of university rules may sound exciting for some, “Be cautious of the atmosphere you want to be around. If there’s a lot of college students, it can turn into a party central like most dorms. For someone more introverted, they may want somewhere quieter, with more families,” Bryant said. Apartment hunting can be exciting, but you never want to rush your decision, as many lease contracts are for a year. Leasing consultant Cedric Bell from Channelside said that they will accept anyone over the age of 18 as a leaseholder, so long as you meet their rental requirements regarding background, credit, and income. Cedric advises students moving into their first apartment to keep in mind what it means to be a good neighbor. Here in Tampa, house parties have become a growing problem causing disturbances to the neighbors who have families. Many properties may have good neighbor policies, and the provisions will vary from property to property.
These provisions should be looked into and understood before you move in. Although some properties will not advise you on how to be a good neighbor, common provisions to follow include noise control and common courtesy regarding guests. Frequent complaints from neighbors living next-door to fraternity houses or groups of college students include: excessive noise, too many taxis lining up on the street, liter, and even students urinating on their lawn. Last November, off-campus students reportedly from the University of Tampa received a bad rap with the community. Off campus parties made headlines as neighbors were continuously complaining about all of the noise, the crowd of students that flood the streets night after night, and the incessant liter on their street. Getting caught drinking under-age or hosting a party off-campus can result in consequences with the university. Depending on the severity, this can mean an apology note to your neighbors, a fine or expulsion from the university and trouble with the police. Zac Efron and Dave Franco or not, it seems families in the Tampa Bay area aren’t chomping at the bit to have a full fraternity as neighbors. Sorry, boys.
Making The MOVE BY Brianna Kwasnik
A few important tips for all students diving into first-time apartment hunting.
As a freshman, living on campus has its advantages. Not only are you closer to classes, which allows for mid-day naps, but it is also much easier to get involved with clubs, as meetings and events are more accessible. However, as some students get older and become more comfortable with their college routine, they may decide to make the move off-campus. Although it’s nice to have that distinction between school and home, apartment hunting for the first time can be a stressful experience. Luckily, we’re surrounded by many beautiful areas to choose from: Hyde Park, Channelside and Bayshore. For first-time apartment hunters, here are some tips to make the process just a little bit easier. It is important that you know what you can spend. Pay close attention to whether or not utilities are factored into the price of rent, as this may change your options. Then, you may want to ask a couple close friends if they want to make the move with you. If you move in with a few friends, you can look into renting a two or three bedroom apartment, or depending on your budget, maybe even a house. Once you’ve figured out your budget situation, decide what area of Tampa you want to live in. Your budget may narrow down your options, but don’t let that stop your search. Decide how far you want to be from school. If you don’t have a car, it may be in your best interest to stay relatively close to campus. To ensure you’re getting the best option available for your budget, do your homework. Research complexes online. See what people are rating them and see if they have any complaints filed from former residents. If you know people who already live off campus, tour their place and see how they like it. If they say they’ve had problems with their
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Powerful Women in the Media What You Missed This Summer BY AVERY TWIBLE Accessibility is freedom; taking away a woman’s choice is telling her that she is not competent enough to make her own decisions. Over the last few months the historic Hobby Lobby court decision was made and changed the game on reproductive freedom. However, women will not stop fighting for rights that we deserve; triumphs in everyday battles are on the forefront of gender equality, such as the first transgender individual on the cover of TIME magazine, as well as Becky Hammon becoming the first female to earn a paid position in the NBA. Every win for equality is important, and not just for women. Imagine the progress women could work towards if our efforts were not occupied by fighting for our rights. Men should support gender equality because point blank there is nothing laudable about contributing to our oppression. While new headlines continue to appear of women’s successes, one huge loss may overshadow them all: the Hobby Lobby Supreme Court decision that stripped women of birth control access. The issue revolved around the Green family, owners of the closely held for-profit corporation Hobby Lobby. These ‘responsible’ owners decided they should not have to provide their female employees with coverage for types of birth control methods that they claim conflict with their religious beliefs. Their main focus is on emergency contraceptive pills and intrauterine devices (IUD’s), a safe form of birth control where a small T-shaped device is inserted into the uterus by a doctor to prevent the fertilization of an egg. They claimed these birth control methods constituted an abortion, which is directly contrary to scientific fact. However, the conservative-dominated U.S. Supreme Court agreed despite factual evidence and The Affordable Care Act clearly stating that businesses must provide their female workers coverage for 20 approved birth control methods. They have taken away access to birth control methods, and in eliminating the availability, have taken away the chance for these women to choose what is best for them. And men: do not think this case doesn’t affect you. The Supreme Court’s decision places religious precedence ahead of the law of the land as well as scientific fact, thus permitting corporations to be exempt from federal laws. This opens the door for future businesses to refuse laws put into place claiming it goes against their religious views. It gives the opportunity for this court decision to be abused at everyone’s expense as there is no way to know if their religious views are sincere. The choice to decide what happens with a woman’s body should be left up to the woman, not her boss. The court decision puts everyone’s
rights at risk if corporations can claim religious exemption from federal laws, both men and women. Despite the Hobby Lobby case looming over everyone’s heads, the battles won by women in recent days cannot be ignored. Laverne Cox, character on the Netflix series “Orange Is The New Black,” has proved a force to be reckoned with. Playing a transgender inmate on the show, she recently became the first openly transgender individual to ever be nominated for an Emmy Award for her role. Shortly after, she also became the first openly transgender person to grace the cover of TIME magazine in June. Cox is smashing prejudices while setting precedents for the standard of acceptance that should be common throughout this country; our country that was built on the theory of equality and endless possibilities for all. Another strong woman in the spotlight is Colbie Caillat, who made a bold move with her new music video for her song “Try,” where she strips off makeup and ‘de-photoshops’ alongside other strong women of all shapes and sizes. They exemplify confidence in being who you are and teaching what is truly important is not how others view you, but how you view yourself. Men should think about their mothers, sisters, daughters, or wives when they witness harassment and oppression of women; whether it be walking down the street, in the workplace, or in governmental affairs. Women have made significant progress in other sections of the arts as well. Marvel comics announced that in October they will have a brand new series featuring Thor, the classic Thunder God, as a woman worthy of the title. Series writer Jason Aaron wanted to make it clear that “This is not She-Thor. This is not Lady Thor. This is not Thorita. This is THOR.,” according to Marvel. Also, the beautiful and strong Olivia Wilde is on the cover of the September edition of Glamour magazine, in which her spread includes pictures of her breast feeding her new son Otis in attempts to break the taboo image of women breastfeeding. Headlines were made by women this summer, some big, some small, but all significant. Oppression of women is not a myth, and while some men may think it is an issue unrelated to them, they are wrong. Imagine how much progress the world could make if not only 50 percent of the population was involved. If you do not believe the entire female gender is oppressed, now is a good opportunity to learn the truth. As Jane Galvin Lewis once said, “You don’t have to be anti-man to be pro-woman.”
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“It is understood that there are local students who have providers set in the area. I can speak to that directly, as I have two daughters here at UT. I pay monthly for our family plan that they are covered under, but we also have to pay the student health fee. I do so gratefully, and have benefitted financially, as we use the student health insurance as secondary when off campus, which pays for co-pays and services that are not fully covered under our family plan. The health fee has paid for itself many times over,” Firth said. The Dickey Health and Wellness Center offers a variety of services to students right here on campus. These services include treatment of acute illnesses and injuries, immunizations, allergy injections and over-thecounter medications which are available at a low cost. “For students who have been waived from our student insurance, access to on-campus services, especially counseling and psychiatric services, would be directly out of pocket, which would be expensive. In cases of emergency mental health situations, this is not ideal,” Firth said. Katie Pennewill, a sophomore sport management major, got a first hand experience of the health center’s services during her first year at UT. “I had a really good experience with the health center last year; I got a bad ear ache and decided to go to the health center to get it check out,” said Pennewill. “During my appointment I found out that it was an ear infection and as a result was prescribed some drops to heal it.” Pennewill’s prescription was not completely covered by the student insurance policy. She had to pay an additional 20 dollars. In addition to the aforementioned services, the Dickey Health and Wellness Center offers birth control.
Students can choose between oral contraceptives or the Depo Provera injection. In order to receive birth control, they will need to make an appointment, and a nurse practitioner will determine the best type of birth control for her needs. The health center also occasionally holds “Well Women” days. During these events, female students have the chance to receive a one hour examination that includes a review of past medical history, a gynecological physical and breast exam, an advanced STD screening, a diagnostic evaluation for vaginal yeast or bacteria, a urinalysis and a thin prep pap for women over 21 years old. Both male and female students are fully covered once per year for an STD screening for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis and HIV (although HIV testing is not available at the Health Center.) Not only does the health center provide the students at UT with physical health treatment, but it also offers a counseling program. This program provides students with the chance to have up to six sessions that last 45 minutes of individual counseling, in addition to appointments regarding medication. The program also offers group counseling sessions, however, the topics of these sessions vary per semester.The health fees are $350 per semester (or $750 per school year). Considering that price it is important to know what services are accessible to you. For more information students can contact The Dickey Health and Wellness center. Their hours are MondayThursday: 8:30 A.M.-5:00 P.M. and Friday: 9:30 A.M.4:00 P.M.
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Your Health Center and You BY JESSE LONG & BRIANNA KWASNIK
In order to ensure that every student has a safe and healthy college experience, the University of Tampa requires full-time and international students to pay for health insurance through the university. The main objective in requiring all students to be covered under one insurance plan is to ensure every student has equal opportunity to healthcare, and no one falls through the cracks, according to the UT website. Often times, if a student is sick and does not seek treatment, a larger part of campus can also be affected. While many outside insurance plans can change or fall through, this plan does not. If for some reason the health center cannot treat you there, they may issue you a referral. These referrals can be used anywhere off campus that accepts United Health Care. To ensure proper coverage, you must see the health center first to receive a specific referral. This helps to reduce out-of-pocket fees for students, and for a nurse practitioner to determine if seeing a specialist is actually necessary. Exceptions to the referral rule include: medical emergencies if you are 25 miles away from UT, if the Health Center is closed or if you need maternity and gynecological care. Gina Firth, Associate Dean of Wellness believes that the school’s insurance policy plays a positive role in campus life at UT.
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Sal DeGaetano, senior and criminology major, spent his summer finishing up a six-week program studying in Florence, Italy, as well as working on a non-profit organization he started back in February of 2014. “I mainly traveled to Florence to get a better feel of [my] family’s culture and get in touch with some family over there. I really wanted to improve my italian language skills as well since I am one of the only people on my dad’s side of the family who isn’t fluent in Italian,” DeGaetano said. Because of the program, Study Abroad in Italy (SAI), DeGaetano has improved his ability to speak Italian, and he is now able to keep in touch with his family in Italy almost every day. Now that this program is finished, DeGaetano continues to work on his non-profit organization called Sal’s Soldiers. Sal’s Soldiers is an organization
that DeGaetano utilizes to help raise awareness and funds for those diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). DeGaetano created this organization in honor of his father and hopes to get a large amount of support on a collegiate level because he feels that they are more ambitious and more willing to be involved in extracurriculars and philanthropies. “I was inspired to start Sal’s Soldiers in the name of my father who passed from MS in December of 2013. I had always participated in events like the MS Walk, but I never felt like I did enough,” DeGaetano said. “This is my way of trying to give back and feel like I made a difference, and hopefully I can for those who were in the same situation as my dad. I know that it can be an emotional and financial strain, and hopefully I can have a positive impact on someone’s life to make
“I mainly traveled to Florence to get a better feel of [my] family’s culture and get in touch with some family over there. I really wanted to improve my italian language skills as well since I am one of the only people on my dad’s side of the family who isn’t fluent in Italian.”
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MUSIC “They brought one of the oxygen machines over to him but the cord wasn’t long enough to reach him so they had to drag him on the floor so that the machine could reach the outlet and him. The man ended up dying.” Sophomore and nursing major Holly Opitz spent her summer abroad in Tanzania, Africa where she learned about global healthcare with an organization called Gap Medics. Gap Medics is a specialist company dedicated to providing year-round hospital shadowing programs abroad to students aged 16+ with the purpose of helping them gain valuable experience before applying to medical school, according to the Gap Medics website. “I could write a book about everything that I’ve learned. Being only a freshman I didn’t have experience in a hospital before. I learned so much about local diseases like HIV, meningitis, TB, and dengue fever,” Opitz said. “I learned about what resources they had, and which they didn’t. I did a week in pediatrics and a week in surgery.” While Opitz was in Tanzania, she was challenged in certain areas. However, she was still able to comfort the children at the hospital despite the language barrier. “The language barrier in the hospital was a little challenging because when trying to comfort a child it was often hard to communicate,” Opitz said. “Patients had to bring their own blankets, medications, gause, saline, and iodine for their wounds in the surgery
ward,” Opitz said. Opitz learned how to take blood pressure, draw blood, examine patients and help administer medications and she saw how different hospitals in Tanzania are compared to the US. “For me, it wasn’t just one moment that made me realize like, this is real. It was working in the different wards and seeing every heartbreaking moment. A man came into the surgery ward beaten up. He was caught stealing and was beaten really bad. There were no beds left and two fully grown men were already sharing a bed so they had to put him on a mat on the ground. They tried to put an IV in but his veins were weak. He was very very thin. He had a head wound, and a huge open wound on back of his ankle,” Opitz said. “They brought one of the oxygen machine over to him but the chord wasn’t long enough to reach him so they had to drag him on the floor so that the machine could reach the outlet and him. The man ended up dying. It was really hard to see it happen. The fact that he had to die on the floor in the aisle with no privacy or family was just really hard. But that’s how it is there especially when its an emergency. In the ward there was no family allowed in unless it was a child or the person was in really bad condition then one person was [allowed to vist].”
Tanzania, Africa Opitz also worked in the OB/GYN ward in Tanzania, Tanzania, and facedAfrica many challenges. Opitz saw how rampant malnutrition was in the pediatric ward. “In OB/GYN there was a top shelf the alive babies were kept and the babies that had died were kept on a bottom shelf. It all just added to the experience, and reminded me of just how lucky we are,” Opitz said. “People complain of getting a bruise after they get their blood taken, or that their babies aren’t perfect. We have so many resources and are so accustomed to our ways that it’s hard to see how lucky we are. All these events really helped remind me to be grateful for what I have.”
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Globetrotters BY Khadijah Khan
“Only four of us made it to the top of the 3,000 ft. Flat Top Mountain, and the views were spectacular. Standing at the bottom of the mountain makes you really appreciate the utter enormity of mother nature.”
Anchorage, Alaska Katelyn Edwards, senior and writing major was one out of a group of students selected to go on a P.E.A.C.E. alternatiave break trip to Alaska this past summer. “An alternative break is a service oriented trip that prepares participants with in-depth education, involves meaningful direct service (around at least 1 specific social issue) and includes daily reflection to help participants solidify the connection between the work and their own lives,” said Jasper Davis, sophomore and alternative breaks coordinator. Edwards’ alternative break took her to Anchorage, Alaska where she focused on Native American and Alaskan Native rights. “While in Alaska, we would volunteer from 9a.m. - 4p.m., and then from 4p.m. onwards, we would go on excursions
across Anchorage. Our volunteer work was all designated to the preparation of the Village of Eklutna’s annual Powwow, a massive production of thousands of natives from across the US to celebrate native culture,” Edwards said. “We would move massive boulders to set up mesh fences, deconstruct old wooden structures for scrap wood, level out mounds of dirt and gravel for parking lots, paint plywood for tables; we would also do a lot of Alaskan housekeeping tasks, such as rolling silverware or cutting moose meat or making native necklaces,” said Edwards Edwards, along with three other members from the trip shared many moments which left them in awe. “Only four of us made it to the top of the 3,000 ft Flat Top Mountain, and the views were spectacular. Standing
at the bottom of the mountain makes you really appreciate the utter enormity of mother nature, especially when you are 5’3; conversely, standing at the top of the mountain makes you appreciate your own power and ability as an individual. It’s a moment of both perspective and empowerment,” Edwards said.
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14 ROOMMATE HORROR STORIES
16 A GUIDE TO INTRAMURALS 18 DEATH OF A CELEBRITY 21 DAILY GRIND: TAMPA’S BEST CUPS OF JOE
22 IF YOU HAVEN’T YET
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CAMPUS MUSICIANS BATTLE IN BRAZIL : A WORLD CUP RECAP MAKING THE MOVE: TIPS FOR APARTMENT HUNTING YOUR HEALTH CENTER AND YOU GLOBETROTTERS
CONTENTS
MINARET Battle in Brazil: A world cup to remember
Your Health Center and You Making the Move: Tips for first-time apartment hunting
GLOBETROTTERS
Students share their summer travels
Powerful Women in the Media What you missed this summer
The Future of the US Men’s National Soccer Team