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FACING DIVERSITY AT UT After a St. Pete Times Column Stirs Emotions, Faculty, Students and President Vaughn Respond See pages 2 and 3 for full coverage
As the graphic indicates, roughly 13 percent of current UT faculty are considered racial minorities
NEWS + FEATURES 4 - Staying Fit Over Thanksgiving Holiday 5 - Sykes Chapel to Embrace All Religions
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Students React to Diversity Issue By ALYSSA MAJOR and YASAM SHERBAF News Reporters
There have been nothing but whispers, shouts, questions and strong opinions voiced since a controversial column about the University of Tampa that ran in the St. Petersburg Times last Sunday. The article painted an ugly picture on the face of UT as it spoke of the university’s past during the times of the Civil Rights Movement. It described UT as “lacking racial diversity”, only referring to tenured African-American Professors. With the controversial issue being the talk of the town among faculty, staff and the surrounding community, The Minaret also heard a wave of voices sounding from the classrooms.
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professors all seem to be looking the same. International student Olamide Henry Tolujo said, “Being a Nigerian, I believe that UT’s faculty is not racially diverse. There are just too many white professors, to be sincere.” On the other hand, some students felt that UT is doing its job and has a variety of ethnicities and nationalities represented among the faculty. “My biology teacher is from the Ukraine, my Spanish teacher is from Costa Rica, I believe, and my global issues teacher is from Greece,” said sophomore criminology major, Devin Paul Reiersen. “I would have to say yes, we are diverse.” “As a Portuguese-American, I feel as if UT’s faculty is racially diverse and gives equal opportunities regardless of race,” stated sophomore advertising and public relations major Adam Gomes.
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“The world is bigger than African-Americans and whites and so, at UT there are a wide variety of races teaching, from Irish to Italian, etc. UT’s faculty is racially diverse, meaning global.” - Anthony James Martorell-Diberonimo, sophomore
Many students had a lot to say about the St. Petersburg Times article and expressed a variety of views on diversity regarding their professors. Some agreed with the article, saying that the UT faculty is lacking racial diversity. “Being an American, having European ancestors, I feel that every professor I’ve had has been from the United States, so I don’t believe that [the faculty] too diverse,” said sophomore Lauren Eckman. “I think that we can benefit if we had a faculty that was more diverse.” “My nationality is Filipino,” Reed Masakayan, junior pre-med major. “The majority of professors, in my opinion, are Americans. If they’re not Americans, then they could be immigrants who have been here for a very long time and no longer classify themselves as Asian or European, etc.” It seems international as well as American-born students both feel the
Sergio Campins, a junior international business and finance major from Guatemala said he believes the university is very diverse. “There are professors from China, Greece, Canada and Japan.” Other students, while noting the small number of African-American professors, still say UT is on track with a wide variety of faculty from various backgrounds. “As a Bohemian, UT’s faculty is diverse,” stated senior communications major Keesha Bethell. “There are teachers from all over the world: Cuba, Bahamas and Spain. Even so, a majority of the teachers and faculty are white.” Patricia Yeazell, a theatre major, said, “Although there is a small percentage of African-American professors, I’ve been fairly pleased with the varied background of my instructors. Some of them have hailed from the Middle East, India and even Spain.”
Some students believe that diversity is not just confined to the U.S, but the world. “Being half Colombian and half Chilean, I believe that UT’s faculty is somewhat diverse, average,” said Anthony James Martorell-Diberonimo, sophomore biology major. “The world is bigger than AfricanAmericans and whites and so, at UT there are a wide variety of races teaching, from Irish to Italian, etc. UT’s faculty is racially diverse, meaning global.” Almost all of the students interviewed for this article were unaware of the column in the St. Petersburg Times upon questioning. Once informed about the article, most students were astonished by the accusations made. Some brought up issues of racial profiling and labeling in the way UT hires their staff, saying the article is only the tip of the iceberg. Meanwhile, others say it’s just the lies of a disgruntled, unhappy professor. The matter of a diverse teaching staff is important to most UT’s student’s educational experience and they are making their voices heard. The issue of whether or not UT is racially diverse enough is one that will continue to echo across the campus long after today. Alyssa Major can be reached at amhoward@spartans.ut.edu and YasamSherbaf can be reached at ysherbaf@ spartans.ut.edu.
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Student Voices Christopher McCarthy, Student Government President The University of Tampa appears to have a strong hiring program that embraces diversity. The institution focuses on candidates who are most qualified for the position, while striving to increase the diversity of their faculty.
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One factor that I love about UT is how diverse it is. This not only holds true for our student body, but also for our faculty and staff. I strongly believe that the university is committed to the prevention of any kind of unfair treatment during hiring and is committed to promoting and sustaining an environment encouraging success. More than three percent of UT’s current full-time faculty are African American. This is higher than that of Yale University, Stanford University, Princeton University and the University of Notre Dame, according to a 2007 survey done by the Journal of Blacks in Higher Education. It is also important to note that the percentage of black faculty at almost all the nation’s high-ranking universities is significantly below the national average. To put things in a better perspective, Louisiana State University, located in a state in which the black population exceeds 33 percent of the total, only has 3.4 percent of the faculty identified as black, again according to the Journal of Blacks in Higher Education. Another factor that I like about UT is that, from my understanding, student evaluations play a significant role as to whether a professor receives tenure. UT is ranked in the top 11 percent of all colleges in regards to the amount of full-time faculty on tenure track, according to citytowninfo.com. I think UT does an amazing job selecting the right professors for tenure, and this institution is not only fair, but will always work in the best interest of the students and employees.
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Giving UT a Voice on Diversity, Faculty Speaks Up By MANDY ERFOURTH Arts + Entertainment Editor
On Nov. 7, a St. Petersburg Times column about the lack of tenured African American professors at the University of Tampa made waves on campus, received attention online and prompted a response from school officials on UT’s homepage. The column, “At UT, Never a Tenured African-American,” by Bill Maxwell, explains that the university has never had a tenured African-American professor. George Botjer, a UT professor who has taught at the university for 48 years, brought that fact to Maxwell’s attention. The story surrounding it was rooted in what Botjer perceived to be past racism at UT, something he passionately fought particularly during the 1960s and 1970s. In responding to the article, Janet McNew, Provost of UT, said, “For the most part, it was dealing with things that happened over 30 years ago. And it was very out of touch of the way that the university is now.” The article goes on to say that UT has no African-Americans currently on the tenure track, an incorrect assertion. Erica Dawson, an African-American assistant professor of English who was hired this semester, is on tenure track and was very upset with the article. She even wrote a letter to the editor to register her complaint. “The biggest thing about the article that upset me in general was the fact that it seemed to be implying that UT is a racist institution and in large part that the administration is making racist decisions.” Dawson said. “When you walk around our sidewalks, it’s easy to see the diversity that we have
on this campus. Not just in terms of our faculty but our staff and our students as well.” Dawson said she does not want readers to get the wrong impression about UT. “I was alarmed at the lack of awareness of the way that UT is now,” she said. “I felt the article was not as researched as it could have been. For me, that’s a problem when we’re talking about journalism.” Haig Mardirosian, dean of the College of Arts and Letters, agreed. “As someone who has worked for years on diversifying the faculty, elsewhere and recently at UT, the sting of this piece in the Times is especially sharp,” he wrote in an e-mail to faculty last week. “It was both planted and written by people who clearly do not understand the intensity, the emotion and the urgency of the work that we all do to embrace our diversity. Rather, these folks tossed around a few unfounded and ugly words and, at that, never stopped to check their data.” Arthur Hollist, an African-born black professor at UT, said similarly that Maxwell “did not do his homework.” Hollist did not give a comment to Maxwell because he felt that “[his] characterization of me was unfortunate. I didn’t think that it warranted commenting.” Maxwell mentioned in his article that Hollist’s “exotic, foreign provenance is preferred by many U.S. universities looking for a black face.” He implied that Hollist, along with other minority professors from Sierra Leone or other areas outside the Western world, were hired for their exoticism. According to McNew, the tenure process that UT follows is one recommended by
the American Association of University Professors. Professors hired on tenure-track have a six-year probationary period. After three years, professors have pretenure reviews. At the end of six years, professors have a full tenure review. The key points for a professor receiving tenure are successful teaching, scholar activity, a terminal degree (highest degree in a given field) and involvement in student life or activities. According to McNew, there are 129 tenured professors at UT. The university declined to release a breakdown of those who are black, Hispanic, Asian or white to protect their identities. In the column, Maxwell also mentioned Kendra Frorup, another black tenure-track professor from the Bahamas. He did not mention the AfricanAmerican assistant professor Lonnie Bryant, also on tenure track. “I felt the distinction he was trying to make between African-born and AfricanAmerican was sort of old school,” Hollist said. “It was a distinction I didn’t really understand.” Hollist has been with UT for 22 years. In that time, he has seen improvement in diversity. “UT is moving in the right direction in terms of diversifying its faculty and students. Is there more work to be done? Yeah, absolutely,” Hollist said. “How you attract faculty of color and different ethnicity is something that has to be researched and investigated thoroughly. If there was an easy answer, I think we would have done it.” Donovan Myrie, an English-born
black who serves as a communications instructor at UT, agreed with Hollist that improvements can be made. As he said, “I think the reason we don’t have as many professors of color here . . . [O]ne, you don’t have a large pool of people of color on the Ph.D. level or the terminal degree level. “Two, those candidates are usually heading towards larger cities with bigger salaries and more opportunities. And three, UT does not really search out and seek those people of color.” Myrie does not think UT searches for those candidates, instead just accepting the ones who apply for open positions. He believes recruiting black faculty candidates is not an easy thing to do. “I think that’s the point that professor Botjer is trying to make,” Myrie said. Overall though, in his words, “I don’t think that the university treats any professor differently regardless of color. “It doesn’t matter what color you are it matters that you are a good professor.” In an e-mail response provided to The Minaret, university president Ronald Vaughn stated, “I don’t believe the article accurately reflects the current reality of diversity at the University of Tampa. “The university recognizes the importance of diversity on campus and in the classroom. “We put a great deal of effort in hiring the best-qualified faculty and staff, and we have taken great strides to build an inclusive community that embraces diversity of all sorts. “Today, UT’s diversity is apparent and is a key element in strengthening students’ total educational experience.” Mandy Erfourth can be reached at mandy.tt.carr@gmail.com.
From the November 8-14 reports. Wanted: Reward On Nov. 8, a student reported that an unknown male found his cell phone and demanded money for its return. Hide yo kids, hide yo bike At 4 p.m. on Nov. 8, a student reported that the seat of her bicycle was missing. The case is still open. Oops!...I did it again On Nov. 9, a student was located in a room on campus, which was in violation of his Judicial Sanctions. He was again referred to the judicial board. Bad Apples At 9 p.m. on Nov. 9, security received a call from the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s office in reference to stolen computers. Impounded Drift On Nov. 10, a student’s vehicle was impounded and removed form campus for failure to register the car excessive citations. They were referred to the judicial board.
Newb. On Nov. 11, a non-student reported to the Security Office that he damaged his vehicle when he struck a security cart that was parked in the Thomas Parking Garage. Sailor Jerry On Nov. 12, students underage in Boathouse were found to be in possession of alcohol during a room search by Residence Life. They were referred to the judicial board. “Change? Changeee?” On Nov 12, security responded to a call about a homeless man harassing students. The police were called and a report was made. Demolition Derby At 12:20 a.m. on Nov. 13, the golf cart belonging to the Post Office was found flipped over next to three “Admissions” signs that were pulled from the ground. The case is still open. Cara Fetzer compiled these reports.
This Week’s Student Government Meeting... *Students with questions or concerns regarding spring registration contact your academic advisor ASAP. *A McNiff representative spoke about the Spartan Slim Down Challenge, a 13-week program scheduled for the spring semester. Applications are available for all students and are due by 8 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 29, to Katie White, Assistant Director of Campus Recreation. *National Bone Marrow Registry representative Marc Silver encourages students to donate for the bone marrow drive on Dec. 6 and 7. Their goal is to spread the word and get 500 donations over the course of those two days. Have any questions or concerns? Contact Student Government at SG@ut.edu. Student Government is your voice. Join us at our meeting every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. in Reeves Theater. All students are welcome.
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Staying Fit Over Thanksgiving Holiday By ALEXA ERICKSON News Reporter
It’s a common myth that people gain a significant amount of weight during the holiday season. However, the reality is many of us gain just over a pound between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. This is according to several studies, including one by the National Institute of Health. The bad news is that for those who gain a pound or so during the holiday season, the weight is not dropped over the following year and begins to accumulate, raising obesity rates, according to an article from the New England Journal of Medicine. With Thanksgiving coming up, it is important to not get off track in preparation for the festivities but to stay healthy and active leading up to and preceding the day to ensure you won’t become a victim of the holiday weight gain. Thanksgiving Day parties usually offer a wide variety of food and drink, mostly in excess. The never-ending finger foods and pre-dinner cocktails can pack some serious calories, even before you sit down to give thanks. If you’re going to snack and drink, do so in moderation and choose the healthy options. Skip the bread and cheese fondue and opt for the veggies and a low-fat dip, for instance. Or have a glass of champagne, with 89 calories, as opposed to a sugary cocktail, like a vodka martini which can add up to 250 calories. The large roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing and cranberry sauce are all Thanksgiving Day favorites. But heaping piles of side dishes atop a large portion of turkey isn’t the way to go. Instead, place a small helping of your favorites on your plate and eat slowly. Maybe skip the gravy and stuffing and stick with a wholesome plate of turkey, green beans and a small helping of mashed potatoes. If you’re going to eat dessert, stick to one slice of pie instead of indulging in the assortment. Staying active is another component to avoiding that extra pound or two come the holiday. Make it a priority to get in that workout everyday. Take advantage of McNiff’s fitness classes and get motivated to stay on track. On Thanksgiving day, go for a post-dinner walk with family and friends. Eating is an enjoyment of life, but don’t let Thanksgiving be your gateway into the holiday weight gain. Losing the weight can be much harder than gaining it, so remember to limit your food and drink intake, choose healthy options and stay active. Alexa Erickson can be reached at alexaerickson16@ gmail.com.
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Spartan of the Week: Kimberly Clayton By RICHARD SOLOMON News Reporter
Kimberly Clayton is your Spartan of the Week. The 28-yearold Communications major runs a clothing line, EmpressionZ, with her business partner, Karima Brown. Their website, EmpressionZ.com, features a variety of crocheted clothing. Check it out to see tops and bottoms for girls, swimsuits and a variety of accessories including purses and hats. The Minaret (M): When did EmpressionZ start? Kimberly Clayton (KC): It started a year ago. Myself and my business partner, Karima Brown, have been longtime friends since high school. Last year we teamed up to make a clothing line called EmpressionZ because we used to help another friend of ours with her clothing line, because she crocheted. We loved the business so much and crocheting so much so we decided to do it ourselves. We taught ourselves how to do it and just love everything about it. M: And you just said to yourselves, hey, let’s make a business? KC: Yeah, let’s make it a business! We love to do it, it makes money, people love it, so why not? We don’t see ourselves doing anything else. M: What does the name EmpressionZ stand for? Does it mean anything? KC: That’s a really good question. M: Thank you, I try. KC: EmpressionZ is based on truth, love, unity and Ethiopia. It’s a combination of “Empress”and the “ionZ” is encrypted to mean Zion. M: Does this coloring on your logo mean anything? KC: The red, gold and green are the colors of Ethiopia, so it’s all about love and peace, like the words of Bob Marley.
Justice Department Reports US “Safe Havens” for Nazis By MICHAEL ANGELO RUMORE Asst. Arts + Entertainment Editor
M: Since EmpressionZ is run by two women and your slogan is, “Strength And Honour Are Her Clothing,” does that mean you don’t make male clothing? KC: We do, we make male clothing. We don’t have as many designs because naturally, we’re women, but we do a lot of crowns for men. We make Rastafarian designs, so we feature crowns and hats for men. M: And you and your partner make all of this stuff yourselves? KC: Yes, it’s just the two of us. A lot of people don’t believe that, but we do everything. We do the designing, the PR, we work a lot on the website, EmpressionZ.com. We work very closely with a web designer. M: What’s the future for you and EmpressionZ? KC: Just going with the natural vibe of the clothing. We’ll just keep working, there is no end. Just continue to grow and spread love, peace and unity. M: How do you like working for yourself? KC: Working for myself has always been a desire of mine. That’s one reason I chose to come to this school, because this is a business school. Just being in this environment has helped my business tremendously. M: What advice would you give to someone who wanted to start their own business? KC: Have a mission. Second, is love what you do, and third is just do it. You got to start. If you never start, you’ll never know. Some people never start. Think you or someone you know could be Spartan of the Week? Email us at minaret.news@gmail. com with the person’s name, contact information and a brief explanation of what makes them awesome!
In 1954, Otto Von Bolschwing, an accomplice of masterminds behind Germany’s Holocaust, was provided “safe haven” by the CIA and ultimately worked for the agency. A new Justice Department report demonstrates that the CIA was not only aware of Nazi refugees such as Von Bolschwing but knowingly protected them. In regard to Von Bolschwing, the CIA debated how to shield the former Nazi should his past become publicly known. It was not until 1981, two years after the Office of Special Investigations (O.S.I.) was created for deporting Nazi collaborators, that Von Bolschwing was discovered. He died at age 72, before he could be deported. The 600-page report, six years in the making, was recently obtained by the New York Times. The Justice Department previously tried to suppress the report, at first only
allowing an incomplete version to be viewed by the private National Security Archive. This version omitted key details, such as the CIA’s protection of Von Bolschwing. The version presented to the New York Times was complete. The report also details scientist Arthur L. Rudolph, NASA honoree and father of the Saturn V Rocket. Rudolph, a former Nazi scientist, was brought into the United States in 1945 for his rocket-making expertise. Rudolph was a beneficiary of Operation Paperclip, a concerted American effort to recruit Nazi scientists. While in Germany, Rudolph ran the Mettelwerk slave labor camp and allegedly forced laborers to view hangings. Though Nazi safe havens for scientific purposes have long been suspected by scholars and government officials, the report provides unprecedented detail in such cases. However, the report places the number of Nazi collaborators
successfully entering the United States at less than 10,000—lower than previously thought. However, the Justice Department does not regard the report as an official finding, citing errors and omissions, though providing no specifics. Senior Stephanie Herndon was surprised by the report’s findings, but said, “I don’t think it’s difficult to believe. We’re normally taught that Americans weren’t really involved with the Nazis — that we got into World War II because of Pearl Harbor and the Japanese. But there’s all this controversy in our country about possible torture that we’ve done in the Bush Administration, and in World War II we had internment camps for Japanese citizens.” The Justice Department report certainly illuminates a dark instance in American history, but with its release, provides hope for a new era of transparency and disclosure from Washington. Michael Angelo can be reached at michaelangelorumore@gmail.com.
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UT Remembers Alumnus Kozar During Harbour Island Memorial By JOSH NAPIER Asst. News Editor
A memorial service was held for University of Tampa alumnus Doug Kozar Saturday morning, two weeks after he was killed in an accident on Harbour Island Bridge. Kozar’s friends and coworkers gathered on the bridge, which was closed to traffic, to honor his life with the loved ones he has left behind. Phil Henehan met Kozar in McKay Hall his freshman year at UT and they had remained close friends ever since. “Doug loved to have fun,” said Henehan, Kozar’s roommate at the time of the accident. He enjoyed the outdoors, specifically Outward Bound, a program that focuses on character building and leadership training through wilderness expeditions. Kozar’s father, Russell, explained that the program was one of the best things to ever happen to his son. Kozar even had the Outward Bound logo tattooed on his right arm. According to his father, he considered it among his most prized possessions. “Whenever he was in the sun, he asked for SPF-30 to cover [the tattoo] and nothing else,” Russell said. The logo blended with a tattoo of Kozar’s family crest, representing the pride he had for his Russian heritage and where he came from. Along with his passion for the outdoors, “Doug loved to drink beer,” said friend Peggy Chambers, laughing. Although a loyal Natural Ice drinker, Kozar did not take his partying too far. “He never got drunk,” Henehan said. “Doug was always the good one.” Henehan even recalled a few instances
when Kozar looked after others that had a little too much to drink. “He was always there whenever you needed him,” Chambers said. “He was always the first person to help.” Friends Christina Bonanno and Taylor Asermely were at the memorial Saturday morning. They agreed Kozar was one of the best friends they could have asked for. Whether it was strapping a bed to the top of their car or answering a crying phone call at 2 a.m., Kozar was there. Known by others for his bright smile and constant willingness to help, Kozar was raised to think of others. Kathleen, Kozar’s mother, said that thinking of others was Abby Sanford/The Minaret one of the main lessons she taught him. Assoc. Pastor of Hyde Park United Methodist, Matt Horan, speaks at Kozar’s memorial service with “I know that he did that with his life,” mother and father, Kathleen and Russell. The memorial was held on Harbour Island Bridge, Nov. 13. Kathleen said. “It was evident here by seeing everyone today.” He explained that the worst thing a Kozar had just finished his shift at the parent can go through is losing a child. Waterside Marriott Hotel Saturday, Oct. 30 “You always hear that it’s a nightmare when he was hit walking to his car. if you ever get that call in the middle of Kozar and coworker Kate Kohlier were the night or the morning,” Russell said. killed on impact. Matthew Moye, 34, a “Well, we got the call. ... We will never be local dentist, was arrested on the scene. the same.” He was charged with two counts each of According to those who knew him best, vehicular homicide and DUI manslaughter it was evident by the way that Kozar lived and one count each of DUI with injury and that he loved his family, friends, and life. battery on a law enforcement officer. Moye “When he crossed the border to Florida was released from jail on $119,000 bail the I think [Doug] told my wife, ‘I’m never same weekend. going back. I’m going to stay here forever,’” “When a drunk driver kills someone, Russell said. “This was his home.” you’re not just killing that person,” Kozar was buried on Nov. 4 in Hudson, Kathleen said. “You’re ruining the lives of NY, with his family and friends by his everyone that they loved.” side. A Tampa detective called Kozar’s “All I ever wanted to be in life was a parents hours after the accident to inform mother,” Kathleen said. “And although I them of what had happened. have another son, Matthew, a piece of the Abby Sanford/The Minaret Russell said that he and Kathleen sat at puzzle will be missing forever.” the edge of their bed and cried, unable to Josh Napier can be reached at joshua. Kozar is remembered by his friends and family for always putting others above himself. make sense of what they had just heard. napier90@gmail.com.
Sykes Chapel to Embrace All Religions
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By ALEX VERA
By JEFFREY PALMER
As the grand edifice of the new Sykes Chapel nears completion, University of Tampa students have grown increasingly curious as to the role the Center for Faith and Values will play in the campus community. The intriguing prospect of a religiously unaffiliated place of worship in a diverse academic environment of Christian, Muslim, Jewish and secular students begs some complicated questions. What manner of services or events will be held in the chapel? What faiths will be represented and how will issues of space and scheduling be managed to ensure fairness among different religions? “I’m just curious how they’re going to work a chapel with so many religions on campus,” said freshman Michael Pare. “It sounds complicated.” For answers to some of the questions raised by inquiring students, The Minaret turned to the Associate Dean of Students, Stephanie Russel Holz. Holz expressed her firm belief in the value of the new chapel to the UT community and the enhanced understanding and tolerance it will bring to the student body. “The Chapel/Center for Faith and Values is intended to help students
understand diversity, world religions and cultures, develop a sense of purpose and self awareness through reflection and learn to make decisions based on principles, beliefs and values,” she explained. The diverse religions of the university and all the non-denominational organizations concerned with values and morality will be accommodated by the chapel. It will be a venue not only for worship but for various seminars, open dialogues, book discussions and informational lectures throughout the semester. Musical performances will also be held from time to time in the new building. These events will be planned and sponsored in a large part by the Resource Team of Faith, Values and Spirituality. They will be aimed not at any one faith, but in unifying and strengthening the UT religious community as a whole. Even before the official opening of the chapel, events have already been booked for next semester. “On March 15 at 7 p.m., the Resource Team will host Dr. Eboo Patel, Executive Director of the Interfaith Youth Core,” said Holz. Student religious organizations will be encouraged to book dates for worship and events at the chapel ahead of time. The UT Community Partnership, a coalition of various belief representatives, will prove instrumental in supplying the appropriate religious leaders for
ceremonies. Music will also play a major role within the context of the new center for faith. Not only will the chapel host regular concerts by the UT music department and visiting performers, but it boasts an impressive sound system. Any students who have peered into the open glass front of the chapel have noticed the massive set of pipes composing the center’s organ. Resident musicians Haig Mardirosian, Dean of the College of Arts and Letters, and David Clark Isele, UT composer, will be called on to play the grand instrument, as well as visiting organists of great renown from all over the world. Contrary to the widespread rumor that offices will be included in the Center for Faith and Values, no administrative functions will take place in the chapel. It will remain first and foremost a center for the contemplation, worship and enlightenment of UT’s diverse religious community. “In our fast-paced, turbulent and information-saturated world, providing students a peaceful, yet awe-inspiring space where they can reflect, learn and engage one another is critical to students’ personal self-development and preparation for the future,” said Holtz. The Sykes Chapel’s official dedication will be held on Dec. 10. Jeffery Palmer can be reached at jeffery.palmer@spartans.ut.edu.
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Last week, The Minaret published an erroneous article teaser titled, “McNiff’s Controversial Spending.” The original article, which was submitted by a new reporter, was written from an opinionated standpoint and failed to provide any sources that proved McNiff purchased new flat-screen TVs rather than new gym equipment. The Minaret cut the article from publication of the Nov. 12 issue in order to review the information presented, but it accidentally kept the teaser referencing the article. On Nov. 16, The Minaret met with Assistant Director of Campus Recreation, Kathryn White, to discuss the details of the article that was cut from publication. White received numerous phone calls concerning the article teaser. “It was definitely startling. My phone was ringing off the hook,” said White. “We don’t want the student body to think we’re doing anything but as much as we can with what we have for the student body.” White clarified that the televisions were a gift from Student Government, at the end of last semester. All of the gym equipment, with the exception of the leg press, is five years old or newer. Regarding the purchase of a new leg press, White stated that newer gym equipment tended to be larger and with the space provided in McNiff, there would need to be fewer machines.
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Students’ Issues With Parking Tickets Given on Campus By TRINITY MORGAN News Reporter
Parking tickets have plagued both student and faculty members, an issue exacerbated by recent construction that makes driving and parking on campus a little more difficult. There are not many legal spaces next to buildings, and students and staff in a hurry opt for illegal parking spaces that are closer to where they need to be. The university has repeatedly issued global emails that warn students not to park in the fire lanes in front of buildings or else they will be ticketed by campus security. Over the summer, there were even warnings that the Fire Department would become involved and issue tickets much more expensive than those from school. Despite these warnings, a great number of students park in illegal spaces, especially in front of residential buildings. To some, a thirty-five dollar ticket billed to their account is worth the convenience of not having to walk from the garage. “If people weren’t lazy, and just went to the garage, they wouldn’t get a ticket,” said senior O’mard Alexander. “Everyone wants to cram into Thomas or one of the closer lots or on the street because they don’t want to walk across campus. It wouldn’t hurt people to get a little extra exercise.” Some students received tickets even when they weren’t technically parked on school property. Senior Matt Hockenjos received a ticket when he parked on North A and Edison, a somewhat legal gray area on campus. “I had to write an appeal about why I shouldn’t have the ticket,” said Hockenjos. Though his ticket was voided, Hockenjos says it was still a frustrating process. “It’s just the fact that not only do they not have enough spaces, they push it further
and ticket cars that aren’t even parked on campus. I just think the whole ordeal is absurd.” Director of Security Kevin Howell says it’s a confusing spot because all of the buildings surrounding the street belong to the university, but the road itself has not yet been vacated by the state. “There were tickets issued in that area that were not valid and they were voided,” said Howell. “Security was just following my instructions, but there was a miscommunication about exactly where to ticket and I take full responsibility for the situation.” The issue with students is not just the availability of spaces. Where the spaces are located is a major concern around campus, especially for residents. Commuter students seem to have an advantage over residents, with a temporary lot in the North A, North Blvd and Brevard area, and the first floor and ramp of the West garage. “I believe people who live on campus should have preferential parking over commuters,” said Ashley Peterson. Howell said much of the confusion surrounding the parking ticket issue is due to a lack in student attention as to where they are allowed to park. “Every student gets the rules when they get a decal,” said Howell. “I guess they just choose not to park in the areas they are permitted to park in.” Many students park in teacher lots after hours and on weekends, which is allowed, but students must move their cars before the next morning when school is in session. Student frustration is understandably directed to the security guards, because they are the ones who place tickets on cars. “I’m okay that people aren’t always happy with us,” said Howell, “but we don’t make the rules, we just enforce them.” Students often complain, saying they
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While many tickets are issued on campus, Campus Safety and Security Director Kevin Howell believes this is caused by a lack in student attention to designated parking areas.
park in illegal spots because there just aren’t enough spaces for them to park. In response to this, Howell said, “If you look at the ground on the fifth and sixth floors of West, there are very little tread and oil marks in the spaces because few people park up there. “It’s hard for me to sympathize with students when I see two floors of spaces in the West garage that go empty almost every day. We always have available parking, we just don’t have parking where they want to park.” Students are not the only ones on campus that are unhappy with the parking situation. Gregory Darby, a systems operator in the admissions office said there isn’t enough parking in the staff lots. “I don’t think parking tickets is an effective way to keep people from parking illegally,” said Darby. “We need more spaces. People are going to keep parking in the wrong spot because there isn’t anywhere else to park.”
Darby also expressed concern over tickets issued in staff lots that require a proxy card to enter in the first place. He had to stop a security guard from ticketing his rental car that didn’t have a parking pass hanging. He hadn’t gone to security to register the vehicle he would only have for two days. “You have to have a card to enter the lot during the day. I don’t think I should get a ticket because I don’t have time during the course of my work day to walk over to security and tell them my car is in the shop,” said Darby. There isn’t much to be done about tickets that are issued to students who are parked in illegal spaces. Just because a spot on campus doesn’t say “no parking,” doesn’t mean it’s a legal space. The best thing students can do to save money is to park only in spaces that are marked for their respective class or residential status. Trinity Morgan can be reached at tmorgan@spartans.ut.edu.
Thanksgiving on Campus By SHIVANI KANJI News Reporter
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While students going back home will be returning to their families to celebrate the holiday, those remaining at the university also have an opportunity to celebrate Turkey Day. ResLife will be hosting a number of events throughout Thanksgiving weekend for students remaining on campus. “This year we are continuing a tradition that began a few years ago,” said Sabrina Griffith, the Assistant Director of ResLife. “We will be hosting a Thanksgiving Dinner in the ResCom Clubhouse on Thanksgiving evening.” The dinner will take place on Nov. 25 at 6 p.m. and is open to all students at no cost. As it will be held in celebration of Thanksgiving, traditional Thanksgiving plates such as turkey and ham will be served. “ResLife hosts this dinner every year because we know that we have a number of students that choose to stay on campus over the break to work off campus jobs, because it is too close to break or they just simply do not wish to travel,” said Griffith. “Typically we host about 40-50 students but we prepare for more because we do not require students to sign up. “Outside of this event, some Resident Assistants may choose to have their own Thanksgiving programs before or after the dinner to give the residents something to do and the opportunity to interact with others
here for the break.” Be sure to look out for notices in your community to see if your RA will be holding any Thanksgiving events. Another organization aside from ResLife that is also hosting a special event for Thanksgiving is the International Student Organization. Traditionally they have worked with the dinner that ResLife hosts by bringing in dishes from their native countries. “By making dishes from their own country they are embracing the tradition of Thanksgiving,” said Nicole Robinson, president of the organization. This year they will be hosting their own event off campus. As of now the plans are not finalized but the overall idea is for the students who will not be going home for Thanksgiving to get together off campus for dinner and then go out and spend time together. This was organized in order to ensure that international students who are not able to go home do not feel left out. “For those who can’t go home, just being around friends really helps,” said Robinson. “That is what Thanksgiving is about. It is about diversity and just celebrating relationships you have.” For more information about the International Student Organization contact Nicole Robinson at nrobinson@spartans. ut.edu. Shivani Kanji can be reached at shivani. kanji@spartans.ut.edu.
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Aries (March 21-April 19) Ideas flourish, so don’t hold them in. Satisfy your desire to share them by answering questions that lead to change or transformation. Bend rules a bit.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Coworkers bring up ideas they got from an outside source. Although you weren’t prepared, you can work them into the plan. Consensus occurs, but takes time.
Taurus (April 20-May 20) Your partner assigns you the task to prepare documents or packages for shipping. This won’t strain your creativity, but it does provide satisfaction.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) You feel a powerful emotional undercurrent around you. Ask others to throw their resources into the pot. Then act like luck is on your side and go for broke.
Gemini (May 21-June 21) Take care of a personal call early in the day. That frees you for social events you’ve been looking forward to. Spend extra time on your appearance.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Deepen your connection with a partner or associate, by adapting feminine concepts to fit the current situation. Then work at home to bring it together.
Cancer (June 22-July 22) Take time with someone special for private conversation. You’ve missed these magic moments, and the joy you share together. Make some now.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Have everything you do today contribute to a relaxed social atmosphere. Get others to talk about any frustrations. Help them find innovative solutions.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) A female family member asks a question that inspires all sorts of reactions. Who knew that a simple change could be so provocative? Luckily, a few words smooth it over.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) A basic question draws your attention to just the right creative phrasing for an important message. Practice saying the words to get comfortable with the idea.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) A sibling or neighbor asks for a big change in plans. You can accommodate their wishes. In the meantime, keep other family members in the loop.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Communicate to complete a negotiation. You get most of what you asked for and can create the rest as you go along. Then take it easy and rest.
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Arts + Entertainment
Wisdom By the Mug; Beau Bristow, ‘Unplugged’ BY AMANDA SIERADZKI
Arts + Entertainment Columnist
At eight o’clock on a rainy Tuesday evening, Student Productions hosted its second SP Unplugged Event in Jazzman’s Cafe. As the downpour began outside, Stadium transformed into a cozy (albeit extremely noisy) living room. Everyone curled up on couches and chairs with their $1 Jazzman’s coffees steaming inside their free powder-blue SP Unplugged mugs. Everyone was ready for some music to escape from the monotony of studying. Not many were ready though for Beau Bristow’s one man, perspective altering, band. Bristow is an independent singer/ songwriter who has played music since he was five years old, and picked up a guitar at age twelve. In college he always wanted to play with a band but never really connected with any musicians on the deep level he was searching for; “I had certain things that motivated my music that I couldn’t find other people that shared [those things]... when I got out of college and realized if I was going to do music and write content and make sure it got heard, I was just going to have to be a performer and do it myself.” Solitary writing has driven Bristow’s music into a more acoustic direction. He’s been “in the driver’s seat” as an independent, full-time artist without much outside help. Bristow uses a looping machine during shows, putting a 21st Century twist on the
one-man band. The electronics allow Bristow to record his guitar, and add layers with vocals and additional guitar rhythms. The second song in his set, a cover of Snow Patrol’s “Chasing Cars”, turned many heads as he multiplied the guitar and vocals into a full sounding instrumentation. “It’s kind of a way to be more than just a guy with a guitar,” said Bristow, “it’s more engaging for the audience.” Bristow’s set reflected his personality. Introverted and wise, but never what the audience expects or assumes. The songs flowed from originals to covers as seamlessly as the looping machine beneath Bristow’s feet. Alongside the CD’s he had for sale were pamphlets on an African organization called Mocha that supports at risk women. The organization allows these women to rise above the constant cycle of prostitution and train them for careers, as well as give medical support for HIV/AIDS. Bristow’s song, “When’s It Going to Change”, told the story of twelve yearold girl who had been sold into human trafficking and sex slavery. Bristow said the inspiration behind the storyline was a mix of things he’s read and encountered, giving a spotlight to realworld issues during the set. The performance was just not limited to serious material however. During between song banter, Bristow advised men in the audience that if they write a song for a girl and sing to her, make sure she doesn’t have a boyfriend first. Speaking from personal experience, Bristow launched into a peppy love song entitled “Sign Me Up”. Another
lighthearted jazzy love song, “Going Crazy”, poked fun at lovebirds with the lyrics “I’m going crazy and it’s all your fault.” After fiddling a bit with the electronic looping machine, Bristow transitions right into a soulful cover of U2’s hit “With or Without You”. When constructing his sound, Bristow likes to pull things apart and find out how they work, a skill that was enhanced after earning his music degree from Belmont University in Nashville. Bristow explained on how delving deeper into the mechanics of music was both a positive and negative experience. “It was encouraging and inspiring because suddenly I had so many more tools with writing music and so much more understanding, but it also kind of took away the magic, I guess, of music because suddenly it’s not a mystery anymore.” This realization brought about a challenge for Bristow: How does one create something new from old ingredients? “It’s almost impossible to really do something that hasn’t been done before. It made me try different things, but sometimes I would stick with an idea that I would try just because it was different not because I really liked it.” Bristow’s spectacular performance ended in applause at the end of his hourlong set. This may be one of Bristow’s last performances as a professional musician. “I’ve just kind of in the last year realized that as much as I like music, I don’t want to do it as a career.” He has started phasing out of music in search of a different path, but wants to
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Bristow signed CD’s for students after his performance at SP’s Unplugged series at Jazzman’s.
keep music in his life as a hobby. UT students were lucky enough to see Bristow as he winds down his music career. The audience at SP’s second successful Unplugged session got more than they bargained for with Bristow. Not only did his music inspire students to hold hands during love ballads, mouth the familiar words of inventive covers, and satisfy their needs for caffeine; Bristow’s wisdom bled through his every guitar strum and lyrical melody. Amanda Sieradzki can be reached at asieradzki@spartans.ut.edu
Harry Potter Premier Draws Aspiring Wizards By MANDY EFOURTH
Arts + Entertainment Editor
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the movie, was released last night at midnight. The phenomenon that has fans crazed has almost come to an end. Tomy Wilkerson, a University of Tampa senior said that he bought the seventh book at a midnight release party at Barnes and Noble. “ I almost cried when they handed it to me.” Wilkerson is not the only UT student to go to a midnight release party. Derek Salzburg, a UT junior, went to the midnight
parties for books five through seven. According to Salzburg, he has also been to every midnight opening of the movies as well. Salzburg said that he has read each book five or six times. He said that his least favorite is Deathly Hallows. “It’s probably my least favorite because it was the end. I cried after I turned the back cover, though in retrospect I did read it in under 24 hours, without sleep or food; I could have just been tired.” Along with Salzburg, Jon Guiot, a UT junior, is also a huge Harry Potter fan. He said he has an “unhealthy obsession with the franchise.” He has read each book five times. Not all Harry Potter fans are like these three UT students. Joanna Merhi, a senior, does not consider herself a huge fan but does love the movies. “I love how the movies are directed and I love the visual effects,” Merhi said. She has not read any of the books.
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“I cried after I turned the back cover, though in retrospect I did read it in under 24 hours, without sleep or food.”
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the conclusion. Mir is not the only one that won’t be at the front of the line to see the release of the film. Merhi said she was going to wait a few weeks to see the film because she hates the rush of the first few days. Salzburg, Guiot and Wilkerson said there were planning on seeing the film at the midnight premiere. The films may be coming to an end soon, but Harry Potter still lives on through the new theme park at Universal Studios Islands of Adventure. Salzburg has been to the theme park and said, “There is no experience like it. I literally stepped into Hogsmeade. It’s hard to describe. If you consider yourself a Potter fan, it’s a must at some point in your life.” According to Salzburg, the main ride is a little like the Spiderman ride at Islands of Adventure. He said the down side is the ride packs in all the movies in four to five minutes. However, he said that the best
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part is the atmosphere. Not all students are fans of the Harry Potter series. Amanda Beaulieu, a UT sophomore, said that she has avoided both the books and the movies.
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Originally one book, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows has been split into two films.
“I am just not really into the whole British wizard boarding school thing. I might give it a chance one day, but it does not really interest me,” Beaulieu said. “It’s just fiction; I don’t know why everyone is going so crazy over it. It’s like Star Wars for a younger generation.” Part II of Deathly Hallows will be released next July and will end the series that kids, teens and even some adults have grown up alongside. Mandy Efourth can be reached at mandy.tt.carr@gmail.com.
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THE MINARET | NOVEMBER 19 2010
Allen Ginsberg Howls at the Tampa Theatre By JP BUSCHE
Arts + Entertainment Columnist
Howl, a film embodying the life and works of Allen Ginsberg, opens at the Tampa Theatre this weekend. Directed by Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman, produced by Gus Van Sant and starring James Franco and Jeff Daniels, among others. This production is certainly making an attempt at attracting a larger crowd.
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Howl stars James Franco as Allen Ginsberg, recounting the poet’s obscenity trial.
Ginsberg’s poem, also entitled “Howl,” became very famous for its first line, which gives a good idea of the entire work: “I saw the best minds of my generation destroyed by / madness, starving hysterical naked, / dragging themselves through the negro streets at dawn looking for an angry fix …” While those lines definitely set a sinister mood, they are only the beginning of what Allen Ginsberg and his beat friends (among them Jack Kerouac and William S. Burroughs) experienced throughout their time in New York and beyond. Although the poem was written in 1955 and documentaries about the beats exist, not many pictures exposed the movement to wider masses. If one suspects Howl to be a simple autobiography, be warned. This picture is clearly experimental. Naturally, it does not only focus on Ginsberg’s first reading at San Francisco’s Six Gallery, but it also sheds light onto the following “Obscenity Trials,” which were to be endured by the poem’s publisher. The narrative is interwoven with black and white scenes, as well as animated reenactments. If one is looking for a new movie experience, Howl makes for a solid recommendation. People from various generations can all appreciate Ginsberg’s work. One such individual is Tara Schroeder, Director of Programing and Marketing at Tampa Theatre. “I was chatting with a friend who was about 12 when Ginsburg wrote ‘Howl.’
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Alan Ginsberg was a key figure in the Beat Generation, a group of poets and writers that shook up American literature in the 1950’s.
“She had just transferred from an allwhite Catholic school to an integrated public school in Ohio. “While she didn’t completely comprehend the poem, reading it helped her understand prejudice around her and give voice to the empathetic feelings she had for its victims,” said Schroeder. “It’s always fascinating to see films or read books about people whose thoughts and beliefs influence our culture.” Howl is not rated. The picture will be shown from Nov. 19 on, starting at 7:30 p.m. (except Nov. 20), with additional 3 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. screenings on Sunday. JP Busche can be reached at Jbusch@ spartans.ut.edu.
How to Make Your Black Friday Fashionable By MIRIAM WOLF
Special to the Minaret
Long lines, waking up at 5:00 a.m. and difficulty finding a parking spot await those daring to venture into a store on the nation’s annual shopping day, Black Friday. While the shopping can be overwhelming, great discounts on merchandise can be found, along with some key items that cannot be missed. As the weather continues becoming cooler, outerwear becomes more of a necessity. Leather is very much in style again this season, and that includes leather jackets. Whether it is a biker, cropped, or an everyday look, it’s always better to go with black. It will make the jacket appear more expensive and will be more cohesive with the darker tones of a winter closet. Speaking of animal hide, the next hot item to grab is faux fur vests. While this is another repeat trend from last year’s winter, I think shoppers are starting to be more in favor of them this season. The risk-taking look can add the perfect pinch of glam to your outfit. They come in many neutral tones including brown, white, beige and black. While these tones seem to be the most common when shopping for a faux fur vest, some may be multicolor or animal printed. Try to stay away from them because they can often be too much of a statement and a fashion faux pas. The fashion rule that states you can’t wear white after Labor Day is a rule that is meant to be broken. Winter white is awesome this season. Whether it is a white dress, coat, sweater or vest, make sure to grab it on Black Friday.
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Black Friday allows prospective fashionistas to take advantage of remarkable sales. Leather items are in style this season, along with faux fur vests and white dresses. Lace-up boots are another way to grab style points.
White can be the perfect gift when it comes to winter accessorizing. White mittens, scarves, hats and gloves all look adorable. And when putting together an outfit with a winter white item, make sure to accessorize with darker tones so you don’t look like you’re going to Diddy’s all-white party in the middle of winter. Boots can be one of the most expensive shoes to buy. There are a variety of styles of boots, but my personal favorite of the season is the lace-up boot. Whether it is the ankle lace up bootie or a knee-high version, I think it is a style that you can’t go wrong with. These boots are statement items that will complete any fall or winter look. They have also been seen on the feet of many celebs this season including Taylor Swift, Halle Berry and Kim Kardashian. The lace-up boot goes perfectly with
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one of the season’s most popular trends, military glam. When shopping on Black Friday, grab anything military-inspired. A military look includes double-breasted brass buttons, shoulder pads or shoulders bedazzled with chains or sequins. Blazers, sweaters and coats are the most common military inspired pieces. Grabbing any one of those often more expensive pieces on sale would make any shopper smile. Coats, boots, vests and trendy pieces can be extremely pricey, but Black Friday is a perfect day to take advantage of the remarkable sales. Items that will most likely not be majorly discounted on Black Friday include sunglasses, purses, belts and jeans. Try to avoid splurging on these items on this particular day and enjoy sale heaven! Miriam Wolf can be reached at miriam. wolf@spartans.ut.edu.
Windows hopes the Windows 7 phone will replicate the broad appeal of Windows PC’s.
Windows 7 Phone Aims to Take Over By TODD SANBORN
Arts + Entertainment Columnist
It’s that time of year again, and everyone has started their lists for the holiday season. Black Friday sales have already started in preparation for the hoards of people soon to be flooding the local malls and retail markets around the Tampa Bay area. Windows, in preparation for this upcoming massive increase in sales, has recently released a plethora of new cell phones to cater to every one’s needs. Released on a multitude of carrier networks, Microsoft has made sure that they are able to get their products in as many hands as possible over the next month or so. All of the phones are running the Windows 7 operating system, in correlation with the OS for Microsoft computers. Each have features that will compel even the most simplistic cell phone user to upgrade to a new phone this holiday season, making these phones sure stocking stuffers. Starting with the Samsung Focus, Microsoft has created a device with a 4” Super AMOLED screen (which means brilliantly clear) and features an audience noise reduction ability to ensure the clearest of phone calls. This phone is also the thinnest and lightest of all the Windows phones and is available from AT&T for $199.99 with the signing of a new two-year contract. For the person who is a texting fanatic, the LG Quantum is sure to suit your fancy. Featuring a full QWERTY keyboard, 16 GB of internal memory, and the ability to share content such as photos and videos to your home entertainment system. The Quantum is available now from AT&T for $199.99 with a new two-year contract. Rocking out has never been easier with the HTC Surround which features slide out speakers and a kickstand to ensure no matter where you are, you can party. This phone is also available from AT&T for $199.99 with a two-year contract. TMobile customers will be happy to learn that the HTC HD7 is available and features the largest screen on any Windows phone. You can also view Netflix content, TMobile TV, and use Slacker Radio on the go. T-Mobile sells these phones, for the same price as AT&T with a new two-year agreement. Todd Sanborn can be reached at toddalan@me.com.
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ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT
Authentic Italian Meals Abound at Vino E Pasta By MORIAH PARRISH
Arts + Entertainment Columnist
Vino E Pasta sits on a dark little corner of Gandy Blvd. and Himes in South Tampa. To be honest, from the outside, it doesn’t look like much. It’s a small, rectangular block building, standing alone, save for a closed-down coffee drive-thru and the wide, gleaming berth of a Publix store behind it. The sign for the restaurant is green, plastic and a bit faded from the sun. Inside, however, no clue existed to prove I am still in Tampa, or maybe even America, for that matter. Small tables were dressed to the nines in white tablecloths with a smaller black linen laid over top. A water glass and wine glass stood at attention, ready to serve, and a white rose adorned the tables. The counter in the back of the dining room held a cash register and behind it was a plethora of unopened wine bottles. An unobtrusive TV in the upper corner of the counter area streamed football news constantly. European football, that is. The white, stucco-ed walls were hung with paintings of idyllic Italian countryside, and soft, instrumental music was playing lightly overhead. Since the atmosphere felt this authentic, I could not wait to try the food. A server noticed me immediately and said simply, “Sit anywhere, please.” A table in the corner beckoned me, and I sat there immediately, allowing a view of the rest of the 15’ x 20’ dining room. Only one other table was present on a weekday night. As I looked over the menu, after ordering an iced tea to drink, my server
brought a basket of bread with pesto sauce and a small sample of bruschetta to my table. I crunched down on the amuse-bouche and savored the taste of fresh tomatoes and basil. For an appetizer, I ordered the Eggplant Rollatine. It arrived quite shortly, and piping hot. The eggplant had been thinly sliced, rolled, and stuffed with ricotta cheese. It was then covered in a marinara sauce and melted mozzarella. It was a little on the small side, with only three two-bite rolls, but that is all right. It tasted superb and I still had plenty of room for my entrée. Amidst the usual Italian offerings, I found a section headed “Create Your Own Pasta Dish.” This intrigued me and I decided to invent the meal myself. There were many choices of long or short pasta, and two lists of sauces: traditional and specialty. It was a difficult choice, but in the end, I decided on tortellini pasta stuffed with cheese, and a sauce called “Pink Princess,” a mixture of alfredo and marinara sauces. It was the best of both worlds. And who can resist a name like that? The pasta was excellent: not too chewy, not too mushy. To my pleasant surprise, there were two kinds of tortellini shells, spinach and white. The sauce was indeed pink, and very much royalty in flavor, creamy, and with fresh chunks of tomato throughout. Garnished with fresh basil around the edges of the dish, the plate was aromatic and hearty.
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Vino E Pasta serves authentic Italian meals in an atmosphere, recalling the generous spirit of Italy.
For dessert, I had to try the tiramisu, a traditional Italian sweet made from lady fingers soaked in espresso and topped with a layer of custard. The top was covered with a fine powder of cocoa dust, being a perfect foil to the sweetness of the custard. It was an excellent finish to a filling and pleasing meal. The evening was over all too fast. By the time I was ready to leave, several other tables had arrived and the dining room was nearly full. It was easy to see why. The service had been impeccable, and so had the food. I was sad to leave this little corner of Italy. But I knew I would be back for another round sometime soon. Moriah Parrish can be reached at mparrish@spartans.ut.edu.
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Fitzgerald’s Confession of Faith: ‘Tender is the Night’
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By CONNER MCDONOUGH Arts + Entertainment Columnist
Throughout the entirety of your academic career you will come across something by F. Scott Fitzgerald that you will be forced to read. Most likely, it will be his 1925 modernist classic, The Great Gatsby. However, the brilliance of Fitzgerald does not end there. Enter Tender is the Night, his 1934 masterpiece which takes its title from a poem by John Keats, detailing the tumultuous romance of an American expatriate couple towards the middle and
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F. Scott Fitzgerald became disillusioned later in life amidst personal problems including his wife’s mental breakdown.
continuing to the end of the 1920’s. Upon the opening of the novel, the reader is introduced to young Rosemary Hoyt, an American film actress vacationing in the French Riviera with her mother. Here, she meets a cast of characters ranging from socialites, gossipers, soldiersof-fortune, and bourgeois socialists. She also meets the young and eccentric couple, the Divers. Made up of Dick and Nicole, the Divers eventually become the object of Rosemary’s desire—she longs to be a Nicole figure and wishes to be with Dick. Eventually, they accept her and her mother within their circle of friends and they all have fun as only wealthy Americans in the south of France can. If you have had the misfortune of reading the early work of F. Scott Fitzgerald (Gatsby excluded), you are probably saying to yourself, “So what? Sounds like everything else that guy wrote.” You would be correct. Book one of the novel is incredibly slow and lacks much of the power that made The Great Gatsby an incredible read, but the real power of the novel lies within books two and three. Here, the reader discovers a highly complex story involving schizophrenia, sanatoriums, rescue marriages, and how all of these pertain to the meeting of Dick and Nicole. Before you finish book two, you realize that Fitzgerald has sprung one of the greatest literary traps of all time, lulling the reader into a false sense of parlor-drama security and then springing what can only be described as a stream-of-consciousness
carnival trip on literary acid. Everything that can possibly go wrong for the characters in the book does. Throughout the remainder of the novel, the reader witnesses the tragedy that is love, having front seats to the affair of Dick and Rosemary, the dissolution of Dick and Nicole’s marriage, and the downward spiral of Nicole into mental illness. This sounds incredibly depressing and even somewhat off-putting, but do not back away from the novel. This is one of the purest works by Fitzgerald, who sheds his sentimentality and juvenile attitude bringing the reader one of the greatest stories of the modernist era. Partly what makes this book so amazing is the striking similarities between the characters of Dick and Nicole Diver and F. Scott Fitzgerald and his wife, Zelda Sayre. The marriage of both sets of couples is rife with infidelity, binges of alcoholism, depraved outings in the urban centers of Europe, and a never-ending string of visits to the asylum for unrestrained mental illness. The author referred to this work as his “confession of faith,” rejecting the standards of traditional literature to expose light on the twilight of his successful days, much to the ire of friends and critics. Rumor has it that Ernest Hemingway accused Fitzgerald of being a weakling and told him to keep his dirty laundry private, while the Communist Party of America’s newspaper lambasted Fitzgerald for being so decadent in times of great need and economic hardship.
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Tender is the Night is often eclipsed by F. Scott Fitzgerald’s masterpiece The Great Gatsby, but it contains its own flashes of brilliance.
Despite the criticism received at the time of its release, Tender is the Night is one of the greatest American novels of the Twentieth Century. It is undoubtedly the most honest piece of writing Fitzgerald ever accomplished, therefore placing him upon the throne of writing a truly brilliant novel. This is nothing like any love story you have ever read. Read this now. Conner McDonough can be reached at cmcdonough@spartans.ut.edu.
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Educate Yourself: Be Smart About Sex Before Having It By DOMINIQUE C. BARCHUS Love and Sex Columnist
I know people always say, “There‘s no such thing as a stupid question.” This may be true in most cases, yet, in my opinion, there are such things as stupid people. The majority of the stupid questions I’ve heard people ask are about sex. Now I understand that when something is newly introduced to someone, they will have lots of questions. This goes for sex questions as well, but it seems like some of the most ignorant people are the ones having sex first and asking questions later. Now I’m pretty sure that most of us have taken sex education in high school so there is really no excuse for people older than the age of 16 to ask the question, “Can I get pregnant if I only have unprotected sex once?” Of course you can. Then there are the other questions like, “Is oral sex considered sex?” Yes, it is. Hello, it has the word “sex” written clearly in the name. It seems that the people who ask these questions ask them after they have done the act and they now need to know if they will soon be expecting an STD or even better, a child. Many people have stopped doing their research or paying attention in health
class mainly because they don’t want to hear some teacher discuss the process in which a child is born. Let’s not forget the words that seem to make them cringe (i.e. intercourse, penis and vagina). It seems like a lot of them are more comfortable asking their friends about anything and everything when it comes to sex. Okay, it’s good that they are talking to people about sex and trying to get their questions answered, but honestly, asking the kid that believes putting on two condoms prevents STDs and pregnancy probably isn’t the best way to go. Yes, it may be awkward to have your teacher discuss sexual habits. Or to watch movies about “the miracle of life,” and be in a class where you must learn about the genitalia of the person sitting next to you, but it is well worth it to pay attention. I don’t know how many stories I have heard where a girl is stressing about her period not coming. I ask “Did you use any form of birth control?” and she replies, “No. He pulled out, but I should be fine, right?” Okay, first off, just because he pulls out does not mean you still cannot get pregnant. Also, ladies, not every guy has the best timing, so just keep that in mind. Women already talk about how dumb men tend to be when it comes to everything else, yet for some reason they trust them to all of a sudden have enough smarts to pull out before his time of release. Really? Think about that.
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Stock up on protection, stock up on knowledge. Know what you’re getting into, before you get in too deep.
In a sense, having sex is a responsibility. Both people need to be aware of the possibility of pregnancy occurring, STDs and the emotions that come along with making love. These thoughts alone are enough to keep a person on their toes, but when someone is also ignorant about sexual topics that is a problem. I’m not saying everyone needs to become an expert, but they need to at least have the bases covered and get any questions they have answered. These questions should be answered by someone in the medical or health education field, especially if they are too embarrassed to go to their parents.
It seems as if sex has become something people just do, instead of thinking about first. That’s where most problems arise because people tend to think that certain situations cannot happen to them and that they are invincible or immune to it. How can we all watch shows like MTV’s Sixteen and Pregnant or Teen Mom, see how their mistakes happen, listen to how they thought they would never be in their situation, yet still go out and make the same mistakes they did? Think before you act; don’t act, then ask. Good luck loving! Dominique C. Barchus can be reached at dominique.barchus@spartans.ut.edu.
When It Comes To Sexual Appetite; Which Sex is Greediest?
She Said
By HANNAH WEBSTER Love and Sex Columnist
You hear it everywhere you go. It’s among friends, intertwined in song lyrics and booming from the television. You even hear it at home and echoing through your dorm hallways. “Guys are so horny. All they want is sex. They are incapable of keeping it in their pants,” etc. Everyone knows the stereotype that claims men have a more ravenous sexual appetite than women. It can’t really come as a surprise, however, seeing as most guys will thrust the air when an attractive girl walks by and openly discuss the “personal time” with their “favorite hand.” Often times, the popular belief isn’t even displayed as negative. Many just accept it to be fact. Some men are even proud of it. They market themselves as being ready to go, anytime and anywhere, while women supposedly need an expensive dinner and diamonds to get their engines revved. “That’s pretty self-explanatory. Guys want it more than girls,” said freshman Zach Iacovino, who whole-heartedly agreed with the stereotype when I asked him about the male sex drives versus the female sex drive. Luckily, I’m here to set the record straight. Girls want it just as much — if not more — than guys. But there are multiple factors
that women consider before sleeping with someone that men just don’t think about. Most girls (unless they are completely hammered or lacking a little self-respect) go after a good-looking, intelligent or at least funny guy to sleep with — regardless of intentions for a relationship or not, though emotions usually play a significant role. Men are left with the reputation of usually just trying to “get it in.” According to WebMD’s Edward Laumann, Ph.D., professor of sociology, the root of this whole debate is deeper. Men are wired to “plant their seed” as much as possible to ensure reproduction, while women are more inclined to be selective in choosing a partner, for they will be the one bearing a child — and therefore the one to deal with the end result. But when it comes to wanting it, simply craving physical satisfaction and not thinking about “seeds” and whatnot, women go after what they desire. Sometimes they just want some good sex, d-----. Nothing else. No diamonds, no dinner. “Sex is an addiction, and girls are just as likely to get addicted. Maybe more,” said freshman Joanna Hynes. “But since control is ‘hot,’ we all know girls control the when and the where.” But, oh yeah, casually feeding sexual appetite usually earns names like “whore” and “slut,” unless, of course, you are a man. Then you get a high five. This argument surely won’t near conclusion for quite a while, but hey, at least we’re fighting about who wants to have sex more instead of the other way around. In the meantime, don’t think too much about it. Just enjoy. Hannah Webster can be reached at hannahkarine31@gmail.com.
He Said
By RICHARD SOLOMON Columnist
There are some prevalent myths Josh Napier/The Minaret running around, and like an awesome sex “Your eyes are down here, I swear.” wizard, I’m going to dispel them. A lot of my female friends make jokes about how horny guys are. If the girl isn’t ugly, then she’s wrong. They seem to honestly believe that I have never once ogled a woman’s we’re permanently aroused, like Ellen boobs while talking to her. DeGeneres at a Justin Bieber concert. (Get Half the time when I look at your chest it, ‘cause he looks like a lesbian.) it’s to read the tiny writing on your shirt. I won’t argue that they’re wrong. The other half I’m just staring at your Instead, I’ll argue that if guys are always cleavage, but only if you’re wearing a very aroused, so are girls. revealing shirt. I have yet to have a girlfriend who If a girl is wearing a revealing top then didn’t have a sex drive that equaled mine. it’s guaranteed that guys are going to stare. Now, I’ll admit that it’s perhaps easier But ladies, you should know this. for a guy to get in the mood, but every You put that revealing top on for a girlfriend I’ve ever had was interested in reason. sex as often as I was. If guys staring at breasts means they If you’re a girl and you find your have a high sexual appetite, then so does a boyfriend likes sex more than you do, woman wearing a skimpy outfit. that’s probably because he’s awful at it No guy I know would have his eyes and you should date me. Twice. glued to your chest instead of your face. Saying that guys are hornier than But women seem to think that’s what girls is like saying waffles are better than happens. pancakes. That’s a filthy lie. Seriously, the sexes are more balanced Which brings me to the next myth to than everyone seems to think. cross off the “Incorrect Assumptions” list. Girls and guys enjoy sex in equal parts, Women tend to think guys are obsessed and guys only stare at boobs when we with breasts. And we are, but not in the think the chick isn’t looking. way you think. At all other times, we pretend to be Some girls are convinced that guys decent human beings. would rather stare at their breasts than Richard Solomon can be reached at look them in the eye. richard.solomon@spartans.ut.edu
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Editorial: Diversity Includes Ethnicity, Not Just Race On Nov. 7, the St. Petersburg Times released an article regarding an AfricanAmerican professor who was denied tenure. Over the weekend, the Huffington Post tweeted it. Many people who read the article claimed there was a definite lack for faculty minorities. After reading the article, I would have to say that the writer, Bill Maxwell raised important questions on the ratio of minorities in a tenure-track position. There is a part of the article that is factually incorrect. Maxwell stated that the University of Tampa isn’t on track to have a tenured African-American professor. In speaking with professors across campus, many have confirmed on being on track for tenure. The piece failed to clearly define the use of diversity. How do we interpret the term diversity? Are we basing it off of ethnicity or race? According to demographics provided by UT on Nov. 9, faculty is comprised of roughly three percent African Americans professors. Other minorities made up 10 percent of total faculty.
In our own coverage, when approaching UT’s human resources department on the demographics posted online, we were referred to UT Provost Janet McNew. McNew declined to release the exact breakdown of tenured professors stating that it was to protect their identities. Many professors we spoke to stated having seen improvement in the ratio. Even on Career Builder, there was a recent job posting for a tenure-track professor. The posting even encouraged minorities to apply. I think that in this issue of diversity, it is not so much race or ethnicity that is being scrutinized by UT, but more so, qualifications of applicants. While it is better having a more diverse group of employees, it is also not acceptable to hire solely because a person is of a minority. The diversity of professors has changed, but it is not solely based on the black and white issue, rather on ethnic background. The Editorial Board can be reached at editor@theminaretonline.com or you may submit a Letter to the Editor form online at www.theminaretonline.com.
Following the ‘Rules’ Does Not Make You a Believer By REEMA SENGUPTA Commentary Contributor
“It’s not about religion, it’s about your relationship with God,” said Brian Sanders at Intervarsity’s event “To Believe or Not to Believe, What is Your Question?”. This statement echoes a sentiment I deeply believe in. Everyone grows up with a religious influence and has their own theory about it. The way I look at it, religion was meant to be a set of guidelines by which the masses should live their lives. The various stories associated with different religions were concocted to facilitate the understanding and application of the guidelines for those who may not be able to assimilate the facts for their face value. At the time of development of religion, since the various holy books weren’t easily accessible to the masses, the power was left in the hands of religious office holders to interpret and propagate what they thought religion was about. With passing time, religion became something the extremists got obsessed with. Sadly, the obsession was not with the core values of religion but with details that were simply meant to assist the propagation of those values. Religion ended up becoming just another point of differentiation in a world that can’t celebrate its diversity. Honestly, why does it matter where a religious leader was born and whether or not that land is under the control of that particular religion? It’s not like all his teachings and spirituality are buried somewhere there. Yes, Jerusalem is an important place for the three largest Abrahamic religions. So be respectful; stop fighting over it, associating it with unceasing conflict. Yes, Ayodhya, India is an important place for Hindus and Muslims. If the land could encompass both religions, why can’t your minds and hearts accept the coexistence? If one does not put into practice the
values of his religion, he cannot claim to be a propagator, defender or even a true follower of the religion. Simply going to a religious establishment consistently doesn’t make you belong to the faith. Asking for forgiveness for your sins only out of the self-centered fear of future punishment doesn’t rid you of your sins. You don’t even need to go to a particular place or say specific words to connect with God. Spirituality and faith are about energies. These energies are charged with feelings, not with words or books or places. They are charged with the purity of your heart and the power of your thoughts. Ours is only one realm of existence. If anything, we demean our souls by letting them get entangled in the man-made negativity that seems to have engulfed our realm. Our souls are beyond this petty squabbling over whose religion is more important. They are beyond the egotistic declarations that only one religion is true. They are beyond the misdirected claims that there is one particular God, who is called such and such, looks like this and is the most powerful. Each soul comes to Earth with the objective of learning the things it needs to learn to move on to a higher realm of consciousness. Life is about learning these lessons. The bullies are sure to fail the class. You don’t have to agree with everything I say. When it comes to getting through life, to each his own. Objectively speaking, all religions preach the same core values. As long as you understand the fundamental ideals that make you the kind of person who can look themselves in the eye, you can practice any religion or not practice any at all. What is important is that you have understood what every religion ultimately wants you to learn: that we are all human first. Reema Sengupta can be reached at reeem.sengupta@spartans.ut.edu
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Diversity: A Topic Raised Due to UT Staff Lacking A More Balanced Ethnic Ratio By NICOLE ROBINSON Columnist
On Feb. 24, 2006, an apologetic Equity and Diversity Chair at California State University, Northridge apologized for only having 42 African-Americans (20 percent) on their full-time faculty out of 840 professors. By contrast, on Nov. 9, 2010 the University Of Tampa, in an open but nameless letter, defended the “University’s active stance on diversity” and its “strong desire to attract and retain African-American individuals” by releasing that there are a whole eight out of 251 professors that are Black nonHispanic on campus; a whopping threepoint-one percent. Other ethnicities don’t look so good either for UT, with only 13 Hispanic/ Latino professors, 12 Asian professors and 218 white professors on staff. Let’s not discount that while categorized as white, these professors also include those from different and diverse parts of the world. Even still, the information that our university used as their defense digs a bigger hole than it actually helps. This information screams for a burst of diversity on this campus in regards to our faculty. The reason this was all brought to light was because of a controversial article published in the St. Petersburg Times and later nationally in the Huffington Post. The main accusation (among many others) was that the University of Tampa, only about two decades off of a century of existence, has never hired an AfricanAmerican tenured professor on staff. The University claims that it only hires qualified individuals. That’s something that Cal State University, Northbridge also addressed in an article in their publication the Daily Sundial by OnTay Johson who talked to a professor at her school. “Spencer-Walters [Chair of the PanAfrican Studies Department at CalState] said one of the reasons given to him and other professors from administrators about the low percentage of AfricanAmerican instructors is a lack of qualified individuals available for the positions at the university. ‘But I think that if the faculty heads were more creative enough, and resourceful enough they could find qualified individuals,’ [Spencer-Walters] said.” Perhaps the “qualification card” could be a good escape for UT as well. But wait, maybe we could take a four-hour drive to my hometown, Tallahassee where Florida A&M University was awarded this month (once again) for being the “number one institution of origin for blacks earning Ph.D.s in Natural Science and Engineering.” Sounds like an entire army of potentially “qualified” individuals are pouring out of a University very close to home. Even the University of Florida made the top 25 of top grossing minority Ph.D.s. If UT even wishes to be competitive in it’s own state, in terms of diversity, something obviously needs to change. Diversity isn’t just going to fall into our laps; at some point we must seek it out.
There is no way that UT is looking as hard as it can and only 33 “diverse” and “qualified” individuals could be found, when so many places are producing just the people we need. Although there are many factual discrepancies in the article about how there are no African-Americans on the tenure track, the main accusation appears to be true if you stick by the author’s definition of “Black American born” individuals who are tenured. However, the author dismisses Dr. Hollist, from Sierra Leone, who was tenured in 1997, and who could fit in the eight Black/ African American professors on campus. I did not like the article’s dismissal of Dr. Hollis for only being an “exotic African,” because he has earned his position through hard work. But that does not fix the fact that the university is missing an important demographic present in the United States. To go to college and not meet or interact with a diverse range of people in both the student body and faculty is to be cheated out of a true college experience. Over my time here I have been able to take classes with an African-American adjunct professor teaching Ethics and Africana philosophy and also an Eastern European professor who taught Calculus, along with countless courses with amazing professors who were not so European or Black. It benefits me more to learn from people who are not like me as it benefits the world view of other students to learn and interact with people who are not like them. Difference in ethnicity, age and culture is what truly brings richness to an individual’s learning experience. If you’re searching for a Kanye moment, where I say, “The University of Tampa doesn’t care about black people,” it’s not coming. From my personal experience, it has been okay, although the numbers are lacking obviously from the little information released. It was surprising this week, receiving several notices in emails about whatever miniscule thing was going on in whatever building, etc., but no address directly to students from a named party assuring us of the University’s efforts and progress in diversity of tenured professors. Many students found out from National News outlets rather than learning from our own school of the accusations made. While releasing general demographic information, the university still will not release the demographics of tenured professors on campus in what they say are efforts to protect professor identities. Perhaps we can recover from this and our university can improve diversity on several levels, not only in tenured professors, but in the population in general. Our campus has great professors: white, Asian and otherwise. I would love to see our campus blossom into a truly diverse environment in the future. I have good feelings that this negative news being brought to light will help improve us all. On a more serious note, I would like to advise the Black Student Union, African Student Association and other diversity groups to get ready; something tells me that this year, the University of Tampa will make sure that Black History Month is incredible. Nicole Robinson can be reached at nrobinson@spartans.ut.edu.
COMMENTARY 14 NOVEMBER 19 2010 | THE MINARET Advertising And Its Deceptions; Don’t Be Fooled by Commercials
By JOHN JACOBS
Asst. Commentary Editor
When it comes to advertising, companies will say pretty much anything when selling their product. Commercials are filled with so many false promises and fake guarantees that you can’t let these “great deals” pull you into buying something that’s really not worth it in the end. Even if it’s just the way a company decides to word something on the product, they can get away with so much based on technicalities. That’s why it helps to know when one of these things is being used just to get your attention. Starting off with the fake guarantees companies use: they can get away with them because the thing they’re guaranteeing really can’t be proved at all! For example, Old Spice advertises for a body wash which has the phrase, “3X clean guaranteed” printed on the front of every bottle. That brings me to the question of, “What the hell is ‘3X clean’ and how could Old Spice ever guarantee that?” Should I believe if I went back to CVS and claimed the body wash only got me “2X clean” I could get my money back? Probably not, but that would be a very interesting conversation to have with the cashier.
Another trick companies love to use is throwing in some special deal with the product when in reality it’s worthless and comes with many stipulations. For example, companies say all the time if you buy their product you’ll receive a “free gift.” Awesome! Except, if you read the small print below, it’s bound to be filled with things like, “Gift only eligible if purchase is over $500. Availability of the free gift is subject to change. There is a service fee of $8.00 for the free gift. Free gift is only available at participating stores in the downtown Detroit area. If you are reading this right now you have become ineligible to receive the free gift. Free gift does not actually exist.” Even if it’s not an actual product, companies will try to draw people to events with deals like, “guys drink free,” or “free food and drink provided.” When a promotion company says, “guys drink free,” what that really means is guys get free Dixie cups of toilet water mixed with the alcohol mopped off the floor from last week’s event. Technically with the phrase, “guys drink free” they could just direct you to an old runoff pipe hanging from the side of the building either pouring rain water or sewage — it’s up to you to figure it out. And when an event claims there will be “free food and drink provided,” “free food” could mean an old bag of cotton candy they found. And by cotton candy they mean wall insulation. (Yum!) Finally, one of the best methods used is the time constraint. This is only used on products being sold on TV, but they’ll say
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Commercials are filled with so many false promises and fake guarantees that you can’t let these “great deals” pull you into buying something that’s really not worth it in the end.
something like, “If you call in the next 15 minutes we’ll double the order for free! But you need to call right now before it’s too late!” First off, nobody needs one order of whatever’s being sold on TV; that’s why it’s being sold on TV. Second off, even if you called after the 15 minutes, they’re still going to double your order no matter what. If you ever try to order one of these products, you’ll never hear the sales representative say, “Oh wait, looks like our commercial on Cartoon Network at 3 a.m. was on 18 minutes ago.
Sorry, sir, I can’t give you the double order on the ‘Shake Weight for Men.’” So, next time you’re watching a commercial or reading about some product, look out for a few of these tricks companies use to try to get your attention. As long as you never buy something, attend an event solely based on a bonus deal, or believe some fake guarantee, you should be fine. Except that getting a free “Snuggie” for my dog with the purchase of one is just so damn hard to turn down. John Jacobs can be reached at jjacobs@ spartans.ut.edu
An Insult Shall Never Be a Term Of Endearment By PHILIPPA HATENDI Commentary Editor
I will never understand the way kids talk nowadays. Maybe it’s because I have grown too old for my years too quickly, but some things I just will never find “cool.” Some of these things are the “dougie” dance, and the concept of having “haterz,” and actually bragging to people about it like it’s an achievement. But that’s fodder for another article in itself. In this article, I would like to address turning an insult into a term of endearment. Throughout history, insults were used as things that were meant to bring a person down to a level below anything any human should have to experience. Masters maintained control over their slaves by insulting them, by dehumanizing them. Abusive lovers maintained a hold on each other by bringing each other to believe they were worthless and would never be valued in another relationship. Soldiers used insults against their enemies, in order to distance themselves from them and make the act of killing them less inhumane. Yet today, we are trying to remix insults originally
intended to defile the quality of a human being by turning them into terms of affection. I was sitting with my two dearest friends yesterday in Vaughn Lobby when we heard three girls saying farewell to each other. It went sort of like this: “I’ll call you tomorow, ok?” “Alright, cool. Love you.” “Love you too, bye b----” “Bye s---!” Followed by air-blown kisses and giggles. Now I wasn’t sure if I had temporarily lost my
mind or if I had actually heard two girls just insult each other as a symbol of their “love” for one another. Call me old fashioned, but when I express my love to the people around me, I can convey that I love them without being derogatory. I know people believe that you can take an insult and turn it into a good thing by using it in a different context. I have heard people say that it is the context that turns a word into an insult. I highly disagree. An insult is always an insult. Under no circumstances does it ever become something that you say to someone to show them that you love them. Context does not alter the meaning of that word. Look up s---, b---- or the nword in the dictionary and they will still mean the same thing as they always did, in spite of the fact that you have tried (futilely, may I add) to revive the word as a symbol of love. I have also heard various people say that the more that you use a word, the more immune people become to it and it loses its power. I see. So in the meantime, we should all throw insults at each other, in the hope that one day we shall all be so immune to them that they will no longer have power over us. Even when I read back over the sentence I just wrote, it sounds like a stupid idea. Know why? Nathaniel St. Amout/The Minaret
Because it still is. Can we not find better ways to express our love for one another besides taking insults and trying to transform them into loving words? There are so many words already present in the English language (and in other languages) that express affection; words like “love,” “sweetie,” “dear” or “sugar-plum.” Some of these are not even really words, but can be made up in order to express the special relationship we have with each other. And none of them are insults. I think another misconception about insults is that by calling each other “b----” or “n-----” we can somehow obtain an air of “cool” that we didn’t have before; that using these words as pet names for each other will turn us into rebels. Or into innovators, breaking free from traditional methods of expressing affection and paving our own new road. But they really don’t. If you want to be a rebel, or find a way to show other people that “hard” side of you, I am sure it can be done in other ways. We are all pretty original, and there are certainly a lot of individuals present in this university with very strong personalities. I am sure, with all that originality at our disposal, we can find a new way to express love in our generation without putting each other down. In a world where so many people are marginalized and dehumanized by an insult, it seems bizarre (and deeply ignorant) that we think we can somehow turn this cycle of cruelty into something trendy and cute. Spread love. And do so in a way that shows love, not in a way that can easily be interpreted as hurtful. Philippa Hatendi can be reached at phatendi@spartans.ut.edu
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Religion in Society: A Philosophy Or a Lifestyle By CAMILLA CHEBET
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You can always tell when the topic of religion comes up because eyes turn nervously, expressions change to the familiar “oh no, that preaching to the heathen talk again” form and people generally feel awkward about the situation. Religion itself is a profound topic, but the manner in which it is dealt with makes the atmosphere it is discussed in far too awkward and uncomfortable. People begin to feel judgment upon them even before a word is uttered. Ordinary questions feel like an interrogation and a criterion to how “righteous” they are or are not. This is the case with fully grown adult men and women. When it comes to college students, the effect is amplified. They are finally getting the freedom they’ve been anticipating and are looking forward to trying anything and everything. The topic of religion is one they wish to avoid by all means, or so it seems. Although religion is usually established well ahead of time when a child is in their early years, it becomes real and applicable later on in life. The choice to commit to a particular teaching is made when the person actually
knows the implications of choosing that particular path. This choice is presented in a very different way later in life and it seems religion takes a whole new shape when presented to an adult. When religion is discussed in Sunday school or the equivalent, it is very simplistic and wonderfully presented and summed up in love — love for oneself and love for people around them. However, when it is presented in the small group or religious services to older congregations, it becomes a more profound, philosophical view with life-impacting implications. It is as if between childhood and adulthood, the love of the higher being is limited and dependant on actions of the person. The threat of the awful alternative to heaven or its equivalent somehow seems more possible and the effect is amplified. These two approaches to explaining religion are justified, as children would not understand such profound matters, especially about the meaning of life or the existence of a higher being. It is certainly understandable that adults are mentally more mature to deal with tougher implications, however, the simple message of love for one’s self and within a community is somewhat lost. Religion becomes more about eventualities and logic, though this is not to discredit principles such as Pascal’s Wager, which add valuable contributions to any situation where uncertainty is a possibility.
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The sad part is that simple morals such as the Golden Rule and love are devalued. Sure, they are referred to here and there but they are not the basis for living a particular way. Instead, people find it more effective to preach the fallacious message of an eventuality that usually goes something like, “believe in so-and-so or you shall go to Sarihuella/flickr.com hell.” The reason I consider All religions are based on some moral value or principle of such phrases fallacious is not love that allows a society to live together amicably. because of the content, but as a the higher being because of the love they result of the effect they have. They are scare tactics; this also means feel for their creator. In reciprocation of the love they have that once a person is no longer “scared,” they are not motivated to continue their been shown, they show this same love to the people around them and are less likely walk in a particular religion. All religions are based on some moral to murder, steal, etc., because it will hurt value or principle of love that allows a someone. society to live together amicably. Obviously, not everyone is motivated A lesson of love is a stronger motivation by love and at times, selfishness crowds than one of obligation. love for another human being but isn’t it This is the same with religion; by better to change your life and commit to presenting it as a preaching of love, all something because of love and fulfillment rules, commandments and laws are based rather than obligation? on love. If moral laws were based on obligation, They are summed up in love so they many people would feel nothing about make sense to the individual. It is much harming people just for the sake of it. easier to avoid doing something if one When you consider the usual way of knows that it is wrong because it is not an life, people who are motivated by love usually live more fulfilling lives by doing act of love. Once religion is accepted as a message what makes them happy. Why would it not be so with religion? on how to live by love, people take it up and it becomes a lifestyle. Camilla Chebet can be reached at They wish to give praise and worship to cchebet@spartans.ut.edu
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Spartan Seniors Lead Volleyball into Postseason
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Four seniors, as well as senior-standing Kady Bruce, were honored at the volleyball team’s Senior Night on Nov. 13. The team also celebrated its 26th win of the season. By JOHN HILSENROTH Sports Writer
The University of Tampa volleyball program has been filled with ups and downs for seniors Kaleigh Cunningham, Sam Macks, Meghan Sherman and Melissa Vanderhall. The women all commented on Coach Catanach’s ability to communicate with the team and send the right messages. “You come in not knowing what’s going on, and as you play for him for a few years, you realize he has to be the most brilliant man in volleyball” said Macks. Sherman echoed the praise of her teammate. “It’s mind blowing when you’re sitting
here as a junior or senior and you see him give speeches to the freshmen, and you realize that was me only a few years ago” she said. Some of the women consider Catanach a father figure, but they all consider him a great mentor. “Just the other day he gave us all a speech about the people at the water cooler, and how hard they work. He’s always getting through to us,” said Cunningham. For the seniors that came to UT far from home he has been a great assest in their lives. “He is way more than just a coach. He wants us to succeed not only as volleyball players, but grow as women,” said Vanderhall.
It is safe to say that these four special seniors have grown from the time of their freshman years. Sam Macks came to UT all the way from Oak Park, Ca. She started only one game her freshman year, but she was mature enough to keep working hard. She didn’t miss a start her next year, and earned an All-SSC Honorable Mention and a spot on the NCAA South Regional All-Tournament team. She didn’t slow down her junior year, focusing on academics as well as athletics, earning the SSC Commissioner’s Honor Roll. This season Macks is amongst the team leaders in many categories. She is also tied for first with 87 blocks thus far. Sherman had to be patient, as she only started one game her freshman year, but still saw a substantial amount of playing time. Her sophomore season she was second on the team in assists with 478, earning SSC Commissioner’s Honor Roll. Sherman separated herself from the competition during her junior year, leading the team and SSC with 1,293 assists, which was also fifth in the nation. She earned Second-team-all-SSC honors, AVCA first-team All-American, and a spot on the NCAA South Regional all-tournament team. This season Sherman has 1,151 assists, and her non-selfish style of play has been crucial to the Spartans success. Cunningham was a key contributor to the team her freshman and sophomore
seasons, but she too earned only one start her freshman year. She made the SSC Commissioner’s Honor Roll each of her first three seasons, but her junior year was when she made it clear what a tremendous volleyball player she is. She earned First-team all-SSC, AVCA second-team All-American, CoSIDA Academic All-District second-team and was second on the team with 354 kills and 278 digs. Vanderhall is one of the most talented volleyball players ever to come to UT. After redshirting her first year, she made the All-SSC freshman team in 2007. She has also made the SSC Commissioner’s Honor Roll every year. Vanderhall has been the SSC player of the year in back-to-back seasons, her sophomore and junior years. She has made the AVCA first-team All-American both seasons, and has been a vocal leader of the team since her sophomore year. These four women have been getting better, and are leading what is turning out to be an amazing season this year. Riding a 16-game-winning streak, the Spartans will open up the South Regional, at home, against Kentucky State, on Nov.18. The team is playing fantastic, and is nearing its peak heading into Regionals. Senior Night was last Saturday, and the seniors know this is their last chance to win a national championship and want to go out on top. John Hilsenroth can be reached at jhilsenroth@spartans.ut.edu.
UT Ice Hockey Team Victorious in Inaugural Game By APRIL WEINER Sports Writer
The University of Tampa hockey team has prepared extensively for their inaugural season and games. “It’s a lot of work to put a hockey team together in a month,” team president and assistant captain Ricky Duddy said. The team had to work on more than just the hockey basics. They’ve had to learn discipline and develop team chemistry, particularly among linemates, because it is important for players to know where their linemates are on the ice. But like all relationships, chemistry does not develop overnight. The team has a few strategies to help it along. “We’ve all been carpooling to practice, joking around, trying to come up with hockey team nicknames. We still have a ways to go but we’ve come a long way,” Duddy said. After all this preparation, the moment was almost here. The excitement was palpable in the room as the team gathered for a team meeting days before the first game. “I don’t think I’ve ever been more excited,” captain and the main architect of the hockey team Leif Benner said. What the team means to the players cannot be fully understood by outsiders. These students have been playing hockey for years, many for all their lives. Some of them came to UT, not knowing that an ice hockey team was in the works, and had to settle for either playing roller hockey or accept that they may not step onto the ice again. “I’m as grateful as I could be for this
hockey team,” sophomore, assistant captain Cody Kopf said. “Being part of a foundation is really something else. As a first year program, we can’t expect too much but we can always strive to do better.” Being new does not concern Kopf. “That’s going to benefit us versus other teams because we have new motivation to come on the ice and make something happen,” Kopf continued. For the team, most answers lie in the future. As first year members in the American Collegiate Hockey Association, the team is not yet eligible for a playoff berth because of a one-year establishment rule. “It’s more about building the future. Build a bunch of interest for the club, try to get some good long-term stuff down,
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Against Kucera’s teams, the first time UT was defeated 9-7 but victorious the second time 8-2. Against USF, UT fell 9-5. That loss was not all negative though. “That was the first time they’ve ever skated against another college team. How can you have expectations when you’ve never played these other teams? “I was just very pleased that we did as well as we did against USF. And I think in the future we’ll do even better,” Kucera said. These scrimmages were just practice for the main event. Two games versus Florida Institute of Technology were scheduled for this past weekend. Unfortunately, tragedy befell FIT. Four people, two students, an aviation instructor, and another passenger were killed when a plane performing a routine training flight
“The group of guys that Coach Kucera has put together is a force that can’t be reckoned with. We are ready for whatever comes our way.”
-Cody Kopf, Assistant Captain for UT’s Hockey Team
and make everyone excited to play hockey here,” Benner said. After all, the team does not have much of a schedule-only four games. “I’m hopeful that we’ll get games this season against teams in the ACHA. [Against teams that] don’t make the playoffs,” Head Coach Dr. Steve Kucera said. Meanwhile, they are playing scrimmage games- two 25 minutes periods- against anyone they can. So far they have played two against Kucera’s men’s team in Ellington and one against University of South Florida.
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from FIT’s school of aviation crashed. FIT held a memorial for the victims on Friday and the FIT hockey team wanted to stay on campus in support. UT still traveled to Rockledge for the Saturday game though. After a moment of silence to honor the victims, the game began. After falling one goal behind twice, UT scored five straight goals, unanswered until the final minutes of the final period. UT won 6-3. “They’ve come a long way in a short period of time. They went down and were
able to prevail. I was really proud of them,” Kucera said. Other notes: a staggering 21 penalties were called in the game, 11 against UT and the FIT head coach was ejected for arguing with officials over one of his team’s calls. Goal scorers for UT were Phil Gilchrist (2), Andy Koniuch, Ricky Duddy, Jimmy Westwood and Greg Mark. Benner and Duddy recorded two assists, and Gilchrist, Koniuch and Paul Zushma recorded one a piece. With all that scoring, clearly the exercises to build chemistry worked. “We gelled as a team better than we could have imagined. I’d say this is due to an incredible coach, and hard work put in by everyone. “We have good talent now, and with the addition of new players in the future, we can only excel into next year,” Duddy said after the game. Kopf echoed his teammate’s sentiments on the team’s chemistry. “The boys came together on the bench and the chemistry was all there when we hit the ice. Normally on a hockey bench, there is tons of yelling and cursing. “[On Saturday], however, there was a lot of laughter and smiling faces as we overcame our first obstacle in hopefully a long future for this ice hockey program,” he said. After the team’s first game, Kopf feels confident moving forward. “The group of guys that Coach Kucera has put together is a force that can’t be reckoned with. We are ready for whatever comes our way.” April Weiner can be reached at april. weiner@spartans.ut.edu.
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Pro Players Not Overpaid; Deserve the Big Bucks
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A-Rod is consistently a premier thirdbaseman, but fans question if he deserves his salary. By TIM SHANAHAN Sports Writer
Imagine getting paid $203,703 a night? I can’t but Alex Rodriguez received this every night during the past 162 game season. People feel that baseball players and professional athletes in general are overpaid. I feel that if you are the best at what
you do, there should not be a limit to how much money one earns. Alex Rodriguez made about $33 million from his contract and endorsements this year. People say, “Oh, I would hit a baseball for millions of dollars a year.” Well, I’m sorry you can’t. These athletes are unbelievably blessed with talent. All of these players have such immense and extraordinary ability that they make the game look effortless.
In fact, good luck hitting a 96 MPH fastball moving down and in on your hands with a wood bat. If you were to put one of these players with a cluster of amateurs, they would stand out to such a degree, it would be astonishing. Playing baseball is what these men do for a living. For a lot of them, this is all they will ever do. Alex Rodriguez works harder at his job, arguably than any one person works at their given job. He trains all year round to continue to get better. Training varies between different players. Athletes such as Alex Rodriguez, Roger Clemens, Tiger Woods and Kobe Bryant, who are known for their work ethics, will train for hours on any given day during the season. Alex Rodriguez trains harder than anyone and he is already the best. The players around him are amazing, yet he is still at a completely different level. So why does he not deserve to make these large sums of money? People say it is just a game and athletes shouldn’t be paid so much. It is not just a game. Billions and billions of dollars get dumped into professional sports. In fact, professional sports are the 11th most lucrative business in the entire world. It is a form of entertainment and people are willing to pay the big bucks to watch these athletes perform.
If nobody came to watch, Alex Rodriguez wouldn’t get paid what he does. People come to games and buy his jerseys. But because of his god given ability and legendary work ethic, Alex Rodriguez goes to the bank. An extensive amount of money is generated through baseball. Capping some of it would only hurt the development and growth of the game and players would potentially lose incentive. If there is a limit to how much one player can make in order to be affordable and the team is at that limit, where do you go from there? In the NFL there are numerous contract disputes and holdouts of players annually because teams and owners are pressed for money. They can’t exceed the salary cap. It is an unnecessary constriction that would damage the game. So, is nine months out of the year devoid of a vacation easy for you? Is traveling to different cities approximately every three days across the nation undemanding for you? Is being away from your family for most of the year trouble-free for you? Is hitting a 96 MPH fastball effortless for you? If so, you should send your resume in to become a professional baseball player. Tim Shanahan can be reached at tshanahan@spartans.ut.edu.
2010 NFL Breakdown: The Race for the Playoffs Begins By JOE BEAUDOIN Sports Writer
The Bears, 6-3, will travel to Miami to play the Dolphins, 5-4. Last week, Miami won the game but lost their first and second string quarterbacks for what looks like the season, and are forced to start Tyler Thigpen. The problem is that Miami has only three days to prepare for one of the top rated defenses. Chicago will look to take advantage of Thigpen’s lack of experience. They rank second in the league in rushing yards allowed, which may result in Miami passing more than they would like to, leading Thigpen to make more mistakes. Winner: Bears Houston, 4-5, will play the Jets, 7-2. The Texans have struggled immensely the last three weeks. They have lost three in a row, allowing an average of 30 points in each of those games. The Jets have many different weapons on offense, especially their receivers. Their success will continue against the worst secondary in the league. It will be interesting to see the matchup between Andre Johnson and the struggling Darrell Revis. Winner: Jets Oakland, 5-4, will face the Steelers, 63. The Raiders have been the surprise of the NFL this season but they have only beaten one team over .500. They have the top ranked rushing offense but may struggle considering they are playing the best run stopping defense.
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Pittsburgh struggled in last week’s loss to the Patriots but those struggles will not continue. They have not lost back to back games this season and should be able to run all over the 25th ranked run defense. Winner: Pittsburgh New England, 7-2, will host Indianapolis, 6-3. The Colts have struggled rushing this season, even when Joseph Addai was healthy. This has left them onedimensional, allowing other teams to focus more on stopping Peyton Manning. The Patriots were able to get five sacks last week and you can expect Bill Belichick to come up with many different schemes to frustrate Manning. They have also had major success with rookie tight ends Aaron Hernandez and Rob Gronkowski, who have a total of eight touchdowns between them. Winner: Patriots The Eagles, 6-3, will square off against the Giants, 6-3. The Giants struggled last week against Dallas. They allowed 327 passing yards to John Kitna on only 13 completions. Their victories have come against teams with a winning percentage of just .370. The Eagles were able to do whatever they wanted last week against Washington, starting the game with an 88 yard pass for a touchdown. Michael Vick is having his best season so far in the NFL. They also have two strong threats in Jeremy Maclin and DeSean Jackson, who will be able to go deep against the flawed Giants’ secondary. Winner: Eagles Joe Beaudoin can be reached at jbeaudoin@spartans.ut.edu.
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UT Grad Stays Inspired by Mother
Jeremy Black
[From Back, J. Black] human too,” he said. “People are not perfect. Some people don’t want to do the right thing. Some people can’t do the right thing.” He said he can smile now though. Because he can enjoy his life, and understand that everything, eventually, will be alright. He is stronger because of it. “Life is about the ups and downs. The sun is not always going to shine,” Black said. “It may snow some days, pour down rain sometimes but it’s life and you have to weather the storm.” Although it has been four years, his mother remains his inspiration for everything. For listening to gospel music, for playing basketball, for making a better life; for being a better man. Jeremy Black is an All-American. But he became more than that to his teams and coaches. He became more than that to his mom. Jeremy Black is a legend, a hero. But when he looks in a mirror and smiles, it’s because Jeremy Black is himself. Miles Parks can be reached at mparks@ spartans.ut.edu.
Spartan Men Fall Short of National Title Hopes
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“For me, it was a fantastic year and I am so proud of how the team grew each week. “Not many people gave us a chance with us losing so many players last year, but we believed in the guys coming back and new players coming in.” Unfortunately, the team will be losing yet another set of seniors, including Daniel Bergstrand, Andrej Gulan, Lister Warren, Chris O’Brien, and Juan Rivas. Coach Bush has trained most of these men for the past four seasons. “I want to thank this special group of seniors who have meant so much to UT men’s soccer; four straight NCAA appearances, four SSC Tournament
championship games [and] 2008 Final Four and two South Region titles. You can’t ask for much more than that in a four year career.” Although the Spartans did not reach their goal of a National Championship, they remain very encouraged by the quality of players returning to the squad next season with hopes to re-establish their spot as a national power. Coach Bush mentioned that the pros of this 2010 group have most certainly outweighed the cons. “It was one of my most enjoyable seasons as a coach; they are winners and gave this program everything you could ask for and more.” Maya Todd can be reached at mtodd@ spartans.ut.edu.
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NOVEMBER SPORTS SCHEDULE
Friday, Nov. 19 W. Soccer NCAA South Regional vs. Florida Tech 6 p.m. Volleyball NCAA South Regional vs. Lynn/ Barry, if necessary 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 20 Volleyball NCAA South Regional vs. TBA, if necessary Cross Country NCAA South Regional 8 a.m. W. Basketball at Valdosta 7 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 21 W. Soccer NCAA Quarterfinal vs. Armstrong Atlantic State/Lenoir-Rhyne, if necessary 12 p.m.
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The Spartans defeated Nova Southeastern 5-0 to begin the postseason but were then defeated by Barry University in the NCAA South Regional Tournament thus, ending their season.
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W. Soccer [16-5-1, 5-3] Nov. 19 vs. Florida Tech [106-3, 5-2-1] at 6 p.m. NCAA South Regional Final. UT defeated North Alabama in overtime in the first round of the regional tournament, then took down the sixth team in the nation, West Florida, in a 5-4 shootout following two overtime periods. The Spartans were victorious in the two previous games versus Florida Tech this season, both wins coming in overtime. The finals are hosted by UT and will begin with a matchup between Lenoir-Rhyne and Armstrong Atlantic at 3 p.m. on Friday.
Volleyball [26-3, 15-1] Nov. 19 vs. TBA NCAA South Regional Tournament. The number one seed, UT was chosen to host the three day tournament, and will face eighth seed Kentucky State on Thursday, Nov. 18. If the Spartans advance, they will play again on the 19th at 7:30 p.m. versus either Lynn or Barry. The finals will be held on Saturday, Nov. 20 at 7 p.m.
M. Basketball [3-0] Nov. 23 vs. District of Columbia at 7 p.m.
The Spartans, led by senior Rashad Callaway, came away victorious in both games at the South Region Crossover to begin their 2010 campaign. The game against District of Columbia will be the UT men’s second home game of the season, having defeated Florida Memorial in the home opener.
W. Basketball [1-0] Nov. 20 at Valdosta State [1-0] at 7 p.m. The Spartans began their season with an 81-50 rout of Warner. Sarah Wickham led team with 20 points, Gianna Messina tallied rebounds and assists in victory.
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Senior forward Lister Warren displayed his value to the Spartans in 2010, leading the team in both goals scored (12) and total points (29). By MAYA TODD Sports Writer
After a hard-fought three months, the fate of the University of Tampa men’s soccer team rested in one game - the one game that happened to end the squad’s season prematurely. On Nov. 12, the team traveled to Winter Park, Fla., to face Barry University in the South Region Semifinal match. Tampa had defeated Barry one week earlier
in the SSC Conference Semifinal, and the team was certainly striving for revenge. During the first half, both teams were silent. It was not until the 53 minute mark that Barry made the first strike. The ball was shot hard and curved around Tampa’s goalkeeper David Niepel. Barry took a 1-0 lead. Frustration seemed evident towards the end of the game when Tampa received a yellow card;
Barry then responded with one of its own. The score remained 1-0 at the last whistle of the match and Barry advanced to the region final while UT returned to Tampa with their season over. The UT squad’s hopes for a National Championship had been postponed for another year. Lister Warren commented on the team’s game versus Barry. “In the last game I think we did an excellent job,” Warren said. “We just couldn’t finish our chances.” Warren’s statement proves itself true when comparing Tampa’s three shots on goal to Barry’s six. “I know it’s hard to lose such an important game, but I feel like we did great this year. A lot of people didn’t really fancy us to have such an impact in a conference like the SSC.” Coach Adrian Bush also shared his thoughts on the loss. “Losing in the NCAA Tournament is devastating, and my heart goes out to all of our players and staff. Barry is a quality opponent that has been up
in the top of our conference and region all year,” said Bush. “It was a tough game that could have gone either way. The ball just did not seem to be going [in our favor] and this was the first time all year we were shut out.” Although the Spartans were chosen third in the SSC and fifth in the nation during preseason, it may have been easy to denounce them as they dropped two of their first three games and lost their spot in the national ranking for a total of three weeks. The Spartans finished their season with a record of 14-8-1 and 4-3-1 in conference. During those games, a few players were able to use their skills to their advantage and become a great threat to opposing teams. Warren totaled 12 goals on the season, while Ryan Griffin had seven and Kemal Malcolm tallied six. Niepel started 21 of Tampa’s 22 matches and collected a total of 79 saves. Coach Bush noted the impact this team had on him this season. [See M. Soccer, 19]
Once a UT Star, Jeremy Black Now Overseas Former Spartan Plays Professionally in German Pro-A League
By MILES PARKS Sports Writer
Jeremy Black is inspiration. When he arrived at the University of Tampa, Black was surrounded by low expectations and inhibited by a lack of basketball experience. He left as one of the most celebrated athletes in the university’s history. Twice voted to the All-SSC team, and named an All-American in 2008, Black now enjoys a successful career overseas and stands as inspiration for not only UT athletes but also for anyone who strives for greatness despite obstacles and personal adversity.
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on him. Hardly anybody else wanted him,” Schmidt said. “He didn’t have any stats and he didn’t do a whole lot in high school.” But Coach Schmidt has built the UT program with more than just hot shot prospects. His eye in recruiting has been a critical factor throughout his 28 year career. “I could tell he was going to be good,” Schmidt said. “I could look at him, and I could tell that he had stuff I wanted to improve.” Jeremy Black is diligence. “A lot of kids nowadays, they want to win, they want to be the best, but they don’t want to pay the price,” the coach said. “Jeremy
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“If you lack talent, apply effort. Good players do what’s expected. Great Players do the unexpected. They challenge themselves every day.” -Jeremy Black, former UT men’s basketball player
Jeremy Black is potential. He started playing basketball in his sophomore year of high school, a reaction to nagging and incessant pushing from teachers, in particular Coach Kenneth Muldrow. After all, that’s what you get for being the tallest kid in your class/grade/ school. Standing at 6 feet 8 inches, even without the polish and finesse that comes with experience, Black caught the eye of UT basketball coach Richard Schmidt. Pursuing the giant senior was relatively easy. “We didn’t have to recruit hard
is one of those guys that’ll pay the price.” His sophomore year, Black averaged nine points a game, with eight rebounds. By his senior year, he was averaging 11 rebounds and an impressive 18.7 points with comparable minutes. This kind of jump doesn’t come without severe training and intense preparation. To put it simply- Jeremy Black put in the work. He seldom lost any practice drills according to Coach Schmidt. That includes shooting, agility, speed, among other drills. He was in the
gym when no one was around. He was the first guy to practice, and the last one to leave. He was a nobody when he began, but he used it as motivation. “If you lack talent, apply effort,” Black said. “Good players do what’s expected. Great players do the unexpected. They challenge themselves every day.” He went from average to extraordinary very quickly, and the league took notice. He garnered numerous player of the week awards in the SSC as well as annual Andy Meng/Sports Information honors. He holds the school record The former four-year Spartan now for double doubles in a season, at plays in Germany for BG Karlsruke. seventeen. And he led his German Pro league in the same statistical “She was the backbone of our category last year. He is averaging family. It still feels like yesterday, almost 19 points a game for BG she left us,” Black said. Karlsruhe this season. Things became distant and But although he has built an difficult. There was anger in him for admirable career in Europe, Black the way his loved ones treated him. has expressed a dream to play in the There was grief and regret. So he NBA; a dream that Coach Schmidt disconnected himself from the life he said, is not too out of reach. knew. Rather than face issues with “He’s so strong. He’s so fast. others, Black took solace in himself. And he’s so competitive. He just And he found relief in basketball. finds ways,” Schmidt said. “I think After enrolling at UT, and if someone would give him a shot eventually moving to Germany, at the big time, I believe he would Black began walking a long road make it.” on the way to self satisfaction and Jeremy Black is strength. understanding. He may not ever In 2006, his mother passed away forget how hurt he has been, but he due to a long battle with Multiple is learning to cope, to move forward Sclerosis. Although she had become and even maybe forgive. sick years prior, the death was “I had to realize that my family sudden and unexpected. It had an was not perfect, and that they were extreme effect and strain on his family. [See J. Black, 19]