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Commuter Parking Lot to Open By Mandy Carr Reporter
After much anticipation, the new designated commuter parking lot should finally open this week. The lot, located next to the Valencia Gardens restaurant, was scheduled to open during the sixth week of school. However, according to Bill Neyland, facilities senior project manager, the lights ordered for the lot were delayed and are now scheduled to come in this week. Two days after the lights arrive, the parking lot should open. There are 68 spots in the new parking lot. Kelsie Huth, Student Government president, said those in charge of the new parking lot listened to student concerns. “[They are] helping portray the student wishes [on] how the lot should be utilized,” she said, listing after-hours parking rules for residents as one example. There was minimal work involved in getting the lot ready, according to Neyland. There was some patching up to be done and a palm tree was moved. The area was also fenced and surveillance was put in place. All that remains are the light
fixtures. The lights for the new commuter parking, like some other new lighting structures on campus, are supposed to be “green.” “We ordered induction lighting over all other types because they use half the watts for the same amount of light and last 100,000 hours,” Neyland said. Neyland said the Valencia Gardens lot was chosen because it “was the most feasible way to add parking.” Some commuters, however, are unsure about the location of the new lot. They think that it’s in an unsafe area. “The area looks sketchy. I know they are inserting cameras, but it still would feel safer to park [on] campus than away,” said Mariana Herrera Mosli, a junior. “It seems like commuters are given outsider parking, which really feels as if the campus is alienating the commuters.” She also said she wouldn’t use it because it’s too far from her classes. Joanna Merhi, also a junior, said she wouldn’t use the new parking. “What about those commuters who leave late at night? It doesn't look too nice back there. It’s just scary,” she said.
Sorority Loses Judgment Privilege in Variety Show By Jeffrey Palmer Reporter
A decision made last Wednesday to ban Sigma Delta Tau sorority from the Greek Variety Show caused an uproar in the Greek community. The punishment was so contested that it was partially overturned just two days later to allow the sorority to participate in the event, but without the right to be judged. This administrative change was facilitated by the input of concerned parents, staff members and fellow Greek students. “It was great to have so many people behind us,” said SDT
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Loosen Up: Doctor Claims a Link Between Bras and Breast Cancer
By Charlie Hambos Editor-in-Chief
In The Minaret’s Oct. 9 issue celebrating Breast Cancer Awareness month, a portion of the coverage included a “Breast Cancer Awareness Guide.” The material quoted and used in the section was taken from the McClatchy-Tribune service which supplies both college and national news services with wire stories and content. A portion of the guide questioned whether or not it is true that wearing underwire bras can lead to breast cancer. The guide concluded that there was no link to the two, quoting Dr. Victoria Seewaldt, director of the breast cancer prevention program at Duke University, and Dr. Virginia Kaklamani, assistant professor of oncology at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago. In response to this claim, Dr. Sydney Singer, a medical anthropologist, contacted The Minaret to report that there is a link to bras and breast cancer. The Minaret followed up with Singer’s report and has decided to provide the information to our readers. According to Dr. Sydney Blood flow helps replenish of toxins. the body of oxygen and removes One thing to keep in mind Singer, there is a link between carbon dioxide from the system. with both of these systems, bras and breast cancer and he Impairing the circulation according to Singer, is that the suggests that more research need of the lymphatic system is also heart physically pumps the blood to be done. detrimental to the immune system throughout the body, whereas However, the American and the body’s natural healing the lymph flows through the Cancer Society continues to capabilities. body not by a pump but by refute Singer’s claim. The lymphatic system is natural body movement such as Singer wrote Dressed to responsible for the flow of lymph breathing, walking, exercise and Kill, a book which focuses on the throughout the body. massage. claim that bras have a significant This fluid helps remove cancer Bras constrict this flow, and link to breast cancer because of cells, bacteria and other toxins the sole-purpose, according to the way they constrict fluid flow which cause disease. Singer, is to change the shape of within the breasts. If the flow of both blood and the breast to be more fashionable “Basically we are impairing lymph is constricted within the our circulation of blood flow,” Singer said. breasts, this will cause the buildup See “Link” [6]
Chapter President, Adrianna Lauricella. This widespread Greek support for the sorority’s right to participate in the event was made all the more telling by the first place awards they earned in the last consecutive four competitions. It serves as surprising tesBy Sarah Gottlieb tament to the spirit of unbiased News Editor sportsmanship within the Greek community. “Usually you try to eliminate the competition,” said sorority vice president Melissa Assencoa, “but a member of a fraternity told us that not having SDT would be
Yellow Cab Driver Trespassed on Campus
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A University of Tampa safety alert has been posted to advise students of a cab driver who was recently trespassed from campus. According to the Tampa Police Department Public Information Office, former Yellow Cab driver Mikenson (Mike) Aristil was sitting in a cab in the designated taxi area outside of the Vaughn Center on Halloween.
He was removed from campus due to past complaints of suspicious activity. TPD had no further information about these complaints. UT students are urged to contact Campus Safety and Security immediately if they see Aristil on campus. Sarah Gottlieb can be reached at sgottlieb@ut.edu.
News....................[1-7] Diversions..............[8] New Class Proposal for Spring [7] A&E..................[9-12] Choosing a Yoga Class [12] Editorial...............[14] Missing School Spirit [13] Commentary....[13-16] Samuel Adler Festival [12] Society, Expectation and Love [14] XC Clinches Again [19] Spartan Streak [20] Sports..............[17-20] Heth Returns Home [2]
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