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Crew Art: Leave it or Limit it?
By Sarah Gottlieb News Editor
Some of the things that make The University of Tampa campus so recognizable have been known to students for decades. Familiarities on campus include the minarets of Plant Hall, the Sticks of Fire in Plant Park, the bumpy, brick-clad roads and, of course, the crew art decorating the seawalls of the Hillsborough River. Students may be surprised to learn, however, that portions of the crew art covering stretches of the Hillsborough seawall may soon be gone. T h e c i t y o f Ta m p a i s
currently undergoing a number of beautification projects. The next project to be completed is the $15 million remake of Curtis Hixon Park and portions of the Riverwalk. When finished, the Riverwalk, a 2.2-mile walkway along the Hillsborough River, will give locals and tourists views of the river and the surrounding city. Because the Riverwalk will attract more tourists to the downtown portion of the river, city officials have begun to raise questions as to whether or not they want the art, or graffiti, so visible to the public. Lee Hoffman, Riverwalk development manager, said that as
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downtown Tampa has become more and more developed, some people have sent letters and called in requesting the graffiti be cleaned up. Others, however, have expressed that they would like to see the graffiti kept. Those who wish to see the art kept, Hoffman said, far outnumber those who want it gone. “My opinion is, I really like [the graffiti],” Hoffman said. “It’s part of who we are.” Hoffman said although he personally is against getting rid of all the crew art, he thinks it should be restricted in some
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“The Princeton Review” has named The University of Tampa’s John H. Sykes College of Business an outstanding business school for the fourth consecutive year. The ranking lists the College of Business (COB) in the 2010 edition of “The Best 301 Business Schools.” The ranking is based on the assessment of academic excellence during the 2008-09, 2007-08 and 2006-07 academic years. Academic excellence is a priority for the COB since it is only one of 19 private schools in the Southeast accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB International) for both
graduate and undergraduate studies. On the “Princeton Review” website, students say UT has “a beautiful campus and, of course, warm weather and beaches” as well as a “business building that is top notch, with up-to-date facilities.” Grad business students have access to “outstanding educational, professional and social events for future business leaders.” Frank Ghannadian, dean of the COB, told the UT website that students can put their coursework and school work together to make the most out of their experience at UT. “The College of Business is renowned for graduating students who are well prepared to make immediate impacts in the business community,” Ghannadian said.
Volleyball Coach Goes for 800 By Kyle Bennett Sports Editor
The University of Tampa volleyball team has put together six back-to-back wins en route to earning Chris Catanach, head coach, the 799th win of his career. Catanach and the team will take on conference rival Lynn University on Oct. 23, as Catanach will be looking to earn the milestone of 800 wins. Catanach is in his 26th year as head coach for the Spartan volleyball team and knows that he could not have put together so many wins without a strong supporting cast.
“I have had many great players who are collectively responsible for the wins,” he said. “I have Catanach also had a tremendous assistant in Jeff Lamm who is as much responsible for the wins as I am.” In his previous 25 coaching seasons Catanach has led Tampa to win 24 or more games each year. Furthermore, the team has
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Imagine sitting in your room on a Thursday night having a few drinks with some friends. Your 20 year-old friend decides to take his car to the store and on the way there, crashes. He’s being rushed to the hospital and, aside from the physical consequences your friend may face, you are also about to deal with some serious consequences. You had no idea that there were potential penalties for hosting a party. Also, since you’re overage, you're facing the charge of giving alcohol to a minor. Maybe if you had known about these law changes, you would have thought twice. Right now, if you host a house party and underage drinking re-
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taken a lot more seriously,” said Snelling. A second bill that is in the process of being passed is house bill 33. This bill increases the penalty for the second offense of giving alcohol to a minor. “This bill is just increasing from a second degree misdemeanor to a first degree misdemeanor , and, in certain cases, just increasing the penalty,” said Snelling. Opinions about these two bills vary, especially between adults and teenagers. “They would definitely think twice if they think they could get a third degree felony for having a house party. Maybe there would be less opportunity for young people to get alcohol at open house parties,” Snelling said. When some students were asked their opinion about these
new bills, they had a different way of seeing things. “That would suck,” said Kelly Ricker, freshman. “I don’t like that idea at all because that would decrease the amount of house parties.” Another student agreed. “It should be on the person who was drinking, not where [the party] was...people need to make decisions for themselves,” said Caroline Quinn, freshman. “Their alcohol intake is their own responsibility.” If these bills are passed, a definite change will take place, but that doesn’t mean there’s not room for more change. “I have a page of different laws that need to be improved in Florida. I think that the alcohol laws in Florida, compared to other states... Well, we have a lot to be desired,” said Snelling.
UT Security Proactive in Stopping Bike Theft
By Jeffrey Palmer Reporter
Almost each week, it appears the Police Beat section of The Minaret is spotted with instances of bike theft that occur on campus. In response to growing concern over these instances, Kevin Howell, assistant director of Campus Safety and Security, spoke about the situation. While Howell does not consider the instances of bike theft to be an overwhelming threat to campus security, he recognizes the spike in bike theft, especially over the past two weeks. He is confident, however, that the recent apprehension of two suspects caught breaking into the bike lock-up under Thomas Parking Garage will help to end the epidemic of thievery swiftly and decisively. The pair was caught cutting the protective fence and locks, and the area has been secured against
future attempts. “The proximity of the Thomas Parking Garage to the security office made it personal,” said Howell. Because the offenders are juveniles and live in close proximity to UT, their identities are being protected at the present time. Except for the recent foiled attempt at thievery in Thomas Garage, Howell said that relatively few stolen bicycles are ever recovered and that the potential for theft is significant all over campus. “Our UT campus is an open one,” said Howell, “and that makes us vulnerable and a good target for outside theft.” Because security employs relatively few guards to secure the entire campus, he urges that students take matters into their own hands and exercise certain precautions. Apart from locking up bicycles in more secure areas such as below Thomas Garage, it is also recommended that students moni-
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tor their possessions closely. Security cameras have a finite memory, so bikes left unattended for more than a week are often untraceable. Other precautions students can take include removing bike seats before storing their property and considering using cast iron locks that are virtually impossible to cut. Working in tandem with the
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student body, security hopes to be able to fully eliminate all threats of theft in the future and make UT as safe as possible. To this end, Howell urges all students to be aware of their surroundings and report any relevant issues to the security office. “We have to be reactive before we can be proactive,” said Howell.
Greek Community Strives for Change
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sults in a fatality, all you face is a second degree misdemeanor. However, Florida is currently dealing with a new bill to increase this penalty. “With the new bill, if there is serious bodily injury or a fatality, then the penalty is increased to a third degree felony,” said Ellen Snelling, member of the Florida Coalition for Alcohol Policy (FCAP). Snelling also said a third degree felony would be taken more seriously by the state attorney’s office. However, if a person is charged for the second time in a one-year period, they may be charged with a first-degree felony. For authorities, this sounds like an effective bill. “Having followed some of these cases where parents have lost a child, all around it would be
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You know how carpets in Plant Hall can get slippery At 3:50 p.m. on Oct. 16, an employee reported a minor injury to herself after a slipand-fall accident in Plant Hall. Call the locksmith! At 3:30 p.m. on Oct. 17, security responded to a report of a damaged door and lock on the third floor of Straz. “What do you mean the Grille closes at 1!?” At 1:50 a.m. on Oct. 18, security responded to a possible battery in Vaughn Center. Compiled by: Shannon Grippando
As a prelude to the Strategic Planning weekend, students involved in Greek life met Friday, Oct. 16 on the ninth floor of Vaughn to discuss their hopes and expectations for the upcoming program. Among the most widely voiced desires for change were the improvement of student-faculty relations, the dissolution of chapter stereotypes and the mutual respect and open-mindedness of the entire Greek community. This open student discussion was followed by brief individual presentations and status reports by presiding panelists Stephanie Russel Holz, Linda Devine, Patricia O’Grady, Jim Lee, Monnie Wertz, Mike Gilmer, Bianca Williams and UT sophomore, Kelsey Thomas. President Vaughn also spoke at the event. Each panelist added their voice in support of the Greek com-
munity and contributed unique insight to the task of betterment at hand. Many also spoke of the vast improvement in the Greek organizations of UT over the past decade, pointing to the increase of funding, staff support and chapter enrollment as definite signs of progress. Although the optimism in the room remained strong, the need for change was acknowledged unanimously. “We stand at a crossroads,” said associate dean and director of OSLE, Stephanie Russel Holz. Several grievances pertaining to the current state of Greek life on campus were raised and addressed in a frank and open manner. The multiple disciplinary hearings faced by certain UT chapters, as well as the antagonistic relations between students and staff figured largely in the discussion. A recent academic report stating that a staggering 75 percent of students involved in Greek life at
UT were at or below the academic average for the university was also addressed. “We see students not coming to class, cheating and appearing before disciplinary boards,” said assistant professor of marketing, Jim Lee. “And we often read about it in The Minaret.” Appeals for increased chapter cooperation, more stringent recruitment qualifications and increased responsibility in upholding the integrity of Greek organizations were commonplace throughout the presentations. “When you walk across campus with those letters emblazoned upon your chest it means something,” said Monnie Wertz, the associate dean of students. Strategic Planning weekend took place Oct. 17 and 18. Members of the UT Greek life community met to discuss their one year, three year and five year improvement plans. Jeffrey Palmer can be reached at jpalmer@ut.edu.
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Professor’s Film Debuts in Paris By Mandy Carr Reporter
Kids @ UT - Oct. 28 This program is a fun and safe alternative for children from inner-city school districts to perform in. The annual event is hosted by RHA (Residence Hall Association) as a part of reaching out to the greater Tampa community. Many oncampus organizations will help provide a Halloween Experience for the children to enjoy in a safe and secure holiday atmosphere. Halloween for Hunger - Oct. 30 - Oct. 31 UT students from organizations like yours will be going out in the community to leave flyers advertising the Halloween for Hunger event. Volunteers will place fliers on porches and in door handles, asking for people to gather non-perishable goods and leave them in the bags provided. On Oct. 31 a second group of student volunteers will be going to the same houses and collecting the non-perishables. Costumes are optional, but encouraged! All signups are located on HIREUT. Have you ever wanted to be on Trading Spaces? Do you enjoy serving others? Fill out the application for this year’s Winter Alternative Break at Special Spaces. Decorate a bedroom for a child suffering from a life challenging illness and brighten the day of others while having some fun! Visit www.tinyurl.com/YZYEMEZ for more information and to apply. Applications are due Nov. 16. Please email alternativebreaks@ut.edu with any questions, or stop by PEACE in Vaughn 206. We look forward to hearing from you!
A professor from The University of Tampa traveled to Paris for the premier of his latest film. Tom Garrett, assistant professor of communications at UT, produced the first documentary of the late Leon Blum, former Prime Minster of France. “He was the first Jewish leader of a free world country, ever,” Garrett said. Blum was thrown into Auschwitz concentration camp during World War II. When he was released after the war he became Prime Minster of France again. The director of the film, Jean Bordon, was Garrett’s first film professor as an undergraduate. Garrett and Bordon have been friends for almost 30 years and have worked together on many films. Four years ago, Bordon did a documentary on his father and found out his father was Jewish. This piece of information was hidden from him for his whole life. He’s about 60 years old now. After finishing the documentary, “he got very much involved in French culture again and he found out about Leon Blum,” Garrett said. Garrett said there was a natural relationship between Bordon's experiences and the documentary he had done on his father. “We do everything,” Garrett said of his role as producer. “From
initial idea, to coordinating execution, through to the premiere, book interviews, and festival submissions, etc. I also shot a good portion of it as director of photogScreenshot of Blum from film. Courtesy of Tom Garrett raphy.” The film premiered in Paris, The schedule for the series France at the Museum of Jewish has not been posted yet but it will Art and History on Oct. 12. be in Jan. 2010. Garrett is workGarrett said they expected six ing on a few other projects at the people to show up, but that 250 moment. people attended. One of the films he’s working The majority that attended on is a collaboration involving UT were scholars of Leon Blum, his- students and UT adjunct profestory buffs and members of the mu- sor, Curtis Graham. The film is seum. titled “Prime of Your Life.” “[It was] really about the subGarrett said it will premiere ject and the man,” Garrett said of in 2010. the premiere. “Many times it’s Garrett is also working on more about the film makers.” two films with Gregg Bachman, The location was “neat and UT professor of communications. very specific, since it was at a mu- This first one is called “Famseum and was a historical place,” ily Programming,” and is a short according to Garrett. featuring Tampa music teen star, The film was sent to the New Keely Marshall. York Film Festival, sponsored by The other is a film titled “Rethe Lincoln Center. hab is for Quitters.” They contacted the produc“[This] will be directed by ers when the festival was going on an academy award nominated diand told them that the film was not rector locally in Tampa Bay, we right for the festival, but perfect hope,” he said. for their series. “I love the process. Every The film will premiere at the time a film gets made it’s a miracle Film Society of Lincoln Center in that it gets done just because of the the winter series. process.”
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areas. “I think it should be somewhat limited just from the proliferation of it,” he said. “If you look at the wall over Rivergate Tower, that’s a tall wall, 30 feet high. If [the graffiti] covers that I think you lose something as you look over Kennedy bridge.” Hoffman said having the graffiti on smaller portions of the seawall is less of an issue than having it showing on taller areas. “Where the seawall narrows down to about two feet, it’s much less obtrusive than something that’s on a 30 foot wall,” he said. There has been no policy drafted to limit the crew art as of yet, but Hoffman believes there needs to be a continued discussion about the issue. Hoffman wonders, for example, why the graffiti should be acceptable if done by crew teams, but not acceptable if done by others. “Who says what is crew art or not crew art?” he asked, adding that he’s seen other types of graffiti besides the obvious work of crew teams show up. Hoffman also posed the question of where the art should end. “Do we want it to go down Bayshore?” he asked. Larry Marfise, director of Athletics at UT, said he recently met with Hoffman to discuss the seawall art, though there were no resolutions made. Marfise said restricting the art to specific areas could pose a serious problem. By limiting the art, officials are in a way saying the art is legal. “If you tell people it’s legal to do, where do you draw the line?” Marfise asked. “If someone gets hurt, who’s liable? Who’s responsible?” Marfise also questioned how anyone would really be able to police new restrictions. “The art doesn’t offend me,” Marfise said. “It kind of helps cover up the moldy seawall. But I understand the city’s concerns as well.” Marfise said the university hasn’t complained about the graffiti. “We get calls every once in a while about crew teams being out too early, but no one has ever complained about the graffiti.” HISTORY OF CREW ART IN TAMPA Crew art on the seawalls of the Hillsborough have been apparent for many years. Bill Dunlap, head crew coach, who has been at the university for thirty years, says the markings predated his arrival. According to Marfise, rowing teams from schools in the Northeast and sometimes the Midwest have traveled to Tampa for years to use the Hillsborough river for practice during their winter and spring breaks. The McNeel Boathouse, now a residence hall, was originally built to accommodate teams that would use the river for practice. Rowing teams from other universities would rent the
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View of the crew art from across “McKay beach” Abby Sanford/The Minaret
boathouse, sleep in it at night, and wake in the morning to walk only a few feet to the river for practice. UT used the rent money to pay for the boathouse and also to provide for its own crew program. Once the boathouse became needed for UT residential spaces, however, rowing teams from other universities turned to The Steward’s Foundation to get them on the river. Crew members now use The Steward’s Foundation to access the river, finding sleep and other accommodations in nearby hotels. Both Marfise and Dunlap said the crew markings on the seawall are done almost primarily by visiting schools. As is visible from Plant Park, Yale, Princeton and Rutgers Universities are some of many schools that have left their marks on the river. “It’s somewhat of a tradition,” Marfise said. “I’ve worked at other schools. Crew teams always come with a territory. They like to let people know they were here.” Dunlap said UT has painted on the seawalls only twice in his thirty years at the university. “It’s not something we do,” he said. “If the city established rules, we would abide by them, but it isn’t something our people usually do.” Marfise said UT student athletes are given a policy that asks them to be respectful. “We don’t technically allow crew teams to do it,” he said. “But it hasn’t been an issue.” Neither Marfise nor Dunlap took issue with the crew art from visiting schools. “I’ve never looked at the art as being detrimental,” said Marfise. Dunlap said he was neutral toward the art, though he thinks the issue of limiting the art is funny. “It’s silly. The politicians act like they have some control over it,” he said, adding that they didn’t unless they truly chose to somehow enforce it. Dunlap remembers days when crew art used to be more exciting than it is today. He said crew members used to come with rock climbing gear and
stencils to decorate the seawalls. It would be a “big thing,” he said. Marfise said the art now isn’t as creative as it used to be. STUDENT REACTION UT students reacted strongly to the news of the possibility of restricting crew art. All five students surveyed believed the art should be kept as is. “I am definitely against [limiting the art],” said Josh Pope, a senior. “I think graffiti is a form of art. I think people appreciate it—especially college audiences. I think it decorates as opposed to desecrating it.” Mary Thomas, a freshman, agreed with this sentiment. “I think they should keep it, it makes it more college-like and gives it character,” she said. “I like it,” said Danielle Calderone, a junior. “I don’t want them to do anything to it.” Calderone, who said she spent the summer in Greece where graffiti was present everywhere, learned to appreciate it as an art. Adrian Forsythe, a junior, also likes the crew art. “It’s cool,” he said. “As long as it’s not too excessive.” Emily Mulcahy, a freshman, thinks all of the art should be kept. “It wouldn’t be fair if they kept some art and erased others,” she said. LIMITING THE ART Hoffman made it clear that he had no intention of eliminating all the crew art present on the seawalls. “From my perspective there is absolutely no move underfoot to get rid of all the crew art,” he said. “It’s too much a part of what we are and what we’re doing.” Hoffman still believes there should be further discussion to restrict the art to certain areas. Dunlap, however, doesn’t believe there will be any change. “I don’t think they’ll follow thorough,” he said. “In the end, it won’t be any different.”
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Community Commits to an ACT of Kindness
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“Every 22 minutes a dog or cat, or puppy or kitten gets a needle that ends their life. In Hillsborough County, our backyard, our home.” These murders occur to prevent the overpopulation of stray animals in the city. The Animal Coalition of Tampa’s (ACT) mission is to end these deaths by offering spaying and neutering services to rescued puppies and kittens. According to their website, in 2008, more than 22,000 companion animals were put down in Hillsborough County. In Pinellas during the same period, almost 15,000 animals met the same fate. Walt Ellis, a sociology professor at The University of Tampa, has been with the program since its start nine years ago. Before he was involved with ACT, he worked with St. Francis,
a non-profit volunteer animal rescue organization that sponsored an annual event called “Stride for Strays.” The event helped raise money and promote awareness for abandoned and homeless dogs and cats. Frank and Linda Hamilton, two friends of the organization, dedicated their time to the adoption and rescue of animals and to coming up with new ways to help the with crisis. “They believe that spaying should be the number one thing to do to reduce the number of strays, aside from finding them homes,” said Ellis. Spaying and neutering is the most ethical means of controlling the already superfluous pet population. In its first four years, the ACT Clinic sterilized over 18,000 pets. According to the site, its goal is to sterilize 10,000 more within the next year. Today, with the leadership of
the Hamilton’s, community teams and local companies, ACT now sponsors the annual “Stride for Strays” in hopes of raising enough money for the clinic’s work. This year’s “Stride for Strays” event will be in Al Lopez Park on Oct. 31. The festival and one-mile dog walk begins at 9 a.m. and the activities will last until around noon. People from all over the region can register and bring their pets. Aaron Rizzo, an UT alumni, took part in the event last year. “The experience was great. It was tons of fun,” he said. “The only voice these dogs have is from those people that donate their time and money.” “In true American, competitive spirit, each team is trying to out-do the other by
raising the most money. And sure, there’s a little trophy if you do,” he said. “But the real winners, here, are the dogs and cats.” Anyone can be apart of the fight for these animals. If you’d like to “walk your tail off” at the “Strays” event visit http://www.stride.actampa. org/ and register with Ellis’ team, “Dogs Rule.” Donations can be made online at http://www.firstgiving.com/ waltellis. Make all checks out to The Animal Coalition of Tampa. All monetary (cash or check) donations must be given to Walt Ellis or Mel Steiner by October 30. Contact wellis@bccfl.edu or mel.c.steiner@gmail.com.
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Aries (March 21-April 19) Go for the gold. You know that things need to change, so take the first step. Taurus (April 20-May 20) Start your engines early. There’s a lot to do today, and only the normal number of hours to do it. Gemini (May 21-June 21) You know exactly what you want. Find out what your partner wants before you take action. Love grows. Cancer (June 22-July 22) Break out of your mold by applying yourself to an emotional goal. Consider the feelings of others. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) After a few bumps, you make good progress using your physical energy. Polish the doorknob as you leave your office. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) You have too many ideas right now. Luckily you don’t need words to communicate. Demonstrate compassion through action.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) There’s so much going on, you can’t even tell people what you want. Write notes or e-mails to better express yourself. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) There’s a ton of movement. You just don’t know which direction to take. Make your own decisions. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) If others would say what they mean, you could take effective action. It probably won’t happen today. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Stick your finger into more than one pie. You’re never satisfied with just one project. Finish at least one thing. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) You personal energy takes you toward the spotlight. If that’s where you want to be, put the pedal to the metal. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) What seems obvious to you presents a problem for an important member of your group. Bring light to the situation.
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Minaret writer & fashion contributer, Daniella Fusari, uncovers UT’s fashion forawrd students.
you in order to maximize your style while minimizing the costs. Everyone loves Forever 21, but sometimes going into that store can be overwhelming, and you can’t quite find what you are looking for, let alone the best deals. That is why my secret weapon is Forever21.com. Well, more like my weakness. It is so convenient, and you don’t have to sift through racks and piles of clothing.
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My favorite part of Forever21. com is the “Fabulous Finds.” Do you know how many cute sundresses and skirts, they have on there below $20? You can get all your staple shirts as well, like solid tanks, tees and zip-ups. Since we live where it’s warm enough, we can get our winter coats at Forever 21. It isn’t like we need them for a rough winter, but just to throw on whenever that cold front moves through. The best part is there’s free shipping on orders over $75. UrbanOutfitters.com is my next stop. First, their clothes are undeniably trendy and chic. Some people think it’s a bit too expensive, but, like any good store, Urban Outfitters offers sales that will have you wanting to buy out their entire stock. Right now they have a deal going on with many of their dresses on sale for $39. Even better than that, I just bought three new dresses each for under $20. Once again, we are lucky that we live in Florida because all the summer stuff will continually be on sale through the fall. Urban’s sale section is broken up by price: $9.99, $14.99, $19.99, and $29.99. They have hundreds of clothing items, shoes and accessories in all three price categories. The best part of Urbanoutfitters.
Paranormal Activity: A Normal Flop By Shannon Grippando Staff Writer
The Internet has been abuzz with viral marketing for “Paranormal Activity.” People rush to the movie’s site to “Demand It!” be shown in their city, and tweets swirl about how it’s so scary you’ll never be able to sleep soundly again. Trailers warn “Don’t see it alone,” but I’m warning you not to see it at all. “Paranormal Activity” is an independent film that was first shown at the Screamfest Film Festival back in 2007. The movie met with great reviews and began growing exponentially in popularity until today. It’s now being shown in select cities around the country. Tampa happens to be one of those cities. The movie is shown through the lens of Micah’s camera, boyfriend of the haunted protagonist, Katie. Think “Cloverfield” with ghosts. A paranormal figure has followed Katie since childhood and recently settled at their home in California. Micah, being a skeptic, decides it would be fun to catch “proof” of the entity’s existence on tape. The two experience
increasingly spooky activity during the night, reviewing it on their computer the next morning. “Paranormal Activity” is about an hour and a half of doors opening, lights flickering, and blankets moving. Big whoop. Ironically, for a movie I was encouraged to not see alone, I was glad to be accompanied by a friend, not to hold my hand, but to distract me from this bore-fest. There was such potential, too. Every night the audience returns to the same dark bedroom as Micah attempts to film the supernatural being. A clock in the lower right corner speeds forward until something “scary” is about to happen. When it’s back to real time, you know things are going to get real—kinda. Every time this happened I waited to pee myself out of terror, but not even a drop trickled. Returning to the dark bedroom could have been an amazing filmmaking tool, placing the audience in a position of true horror. The filmmakers were conditioning their audience to expect to be frightened in the dark bedroom, but never delivered. It’s an unfortunate case of too much suspense with too little follow-up.
The only redeeming quality of the movie is Micah’s humor. Whether it’s intentional or not, Micah’s a pretty funny guy, shooting sarcastic comebacks at his terrified girlfriend consistently throughout. It’s too bad this is not enough to save the movie. Other than the occasional quip from Micah, the characters were uninteresting and hard to care about. The entity itself was laughable. I’m just saying, if I was an allpowerful demon haunting a defenseless girl, I’d do a whole lot more than creek open doors and flicker lights for weeks on end. “Paranormal Activity” was the first movie I’ve ever seriously wanted my money back after seeing. It only proved to me that not only Hollywood pumps out crap but independent labels, too. For a movie that promised nights of impossible sleep, I only experienced one and a half hours of nightmare in the theater. I give “Paranormal Activity” a 1/5. To contact Shannon, email him at sgrippando@gmail.com.
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com is that the customers rank the clothing items and describe what they like about them, and what they don’t like. It makes shopping online so much easier and more convenient. I have ordered dozens of items from Urban and have never had to return an item. I highly suggest this website for any apparel or shoes you are looking for. The final website that I adore doesn’t sell clothing, shoes or accessories. It isn’t a store you can visit, and you can’t buy anything directly off of it, but it is by far my favorite website. Bradsdeals.com will change your shopping habits forever. The website is updated whenever a new sale or coupon becomes available. Currently, on the website homepage is a 20 percent off sale at Sephora, Amazon magazine subscriptions from $4, a deal for women’s Nike sneakers from $24, and Kate Spade bags 85 percent off plus free shipping, to name a few. There are 3,072 coupons and 272 handpicked deals for 1,175 stores on this site right now. My mom always says, “never buy anything until you’ve checked Bradsdeals,” and as always, mother knows best. So, keep your college budget in check by shopping at these three websites before hitting the mall.
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Like most college women, I love fashion, but I hate spending the money. It’s especially important to buy more inexpensive items when our weather goes from short sundresses one day, to Uggs and sweaters the next. Fortunately for me, I can indulge in my shopping addiction while spending the least amount of money as possible, and I am going to share my shopping secrets with
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The Minaret | October 23, 2009
Behind the Music: Legendary Jazz Musician Miles Davis
By JP Busche Staff Writer
“I remember one day being in a music history class and a white woman was the teacher. “She was up in front of the class saying that the reason black people played the blues was because they were poor and had to pick cotton. “So they were sad and that’s where the blues came from, their sadness. “My hand went up in a flash and I stood up and said, ‘I’m from East St. Louis and my father is rich, he’s a dentist, and I play the blues. “My father never picked any cotton, and I didn’t wake up this morning sad and start playing the blues. There’s more to it than that.’” The previous excerpt on Miles Dewey Davis’ experiences at Julliard is from his autobiography, “Miles, The Autobiography.” Davis was born on May 26, 1926. Unlike one might assume, his parents weren’t financially challenged by any means. His father, Dr. Miles Henry Davis was a dentist, which gave the young Davis the chance to attend a good school. After receiving a trumpet from his father, Davis practiced industriously. For a few weeks in 1944, it so happened that he joined Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Parker while they were touring in St. Louis and
in dire need of a trumpeter. Shortly thereafter, the 18 year old Davis moved to New York City, where he started studying at Julliard. His main goal didn’t turn out to be studying; he wanted to find Bird, better known as Charlie Parker, who was already a legend of his own time in the mid ‘40s. After he located his idol, he became part of the New York jazz scene and was often found at Minton’s Playhouse and Monroe’s, two legendary clubs in Harlem. Accomplishing this success and not feeling as if he belonged in that particular school, Davis decided to drop out of Julliard, with his father’s approval. In 1945, a dream came true for Davis when Parker asked him to join his quintet, replacing Dizzy Gillespie. Being a part of Parker’s combo was quite adventurous. At one point Parker suffered from a breakdown in Los Angeles CA. and Davis became stranded. Further artistic discrepancies over time led Davis to part from the group in 1948. It was then that he developed the style he will forever be known for: cool jazz. Contrary to the rather virtuous bebop, cool jazz focuses on lyricism, hence the emotional description, “cool.” Davis also incorporated part of his west coast influences into this style, from when he was forced to remain in LA. An apt example of Davis’ first “cool” release is his record, “Birth of the Cool.”
In 1949, Davis traveled to Paris. African American jazz musicians were treated better than they were back in the States, which led his fellow musicians to stay in France, instead of returning to New York. Upon his return to America, the founder of “the cool” fell into a heavy heroin addiction that influenced his lifestyle and his musical style. Although still productive, the drug had such an intense impact that it took Davis until 1954 to get rid of his addiction, by isolating himself in St. Louis. These five gentlemen then went on to release “Round About Midnight,” which was greatly appreciated by the public. Unfortunately, the formation only lasted until 1957, partly due to some of the other group members struggling with their drug addictions. Nevertheless, Davis used his time and flew out to Paris once again, where he recorded the score for Louis Malle’s motion picture “Elevator to the Gallows.” He returned to New York City in 1958, to build a new formation that included the rehabilitated Coltrane. The newly formed sextet recorded “Milestones,” an album that indicates a further change in Davis’ style. In 1959, Davis recorded his very influential and most renowned masterpiece “Kind of Blue.” Together with Bill Evans (piano), Wynton Kelly (piano), Jimmy Cobb (drums), Paul Cham-
He continued releasing further albums and starring in small roles in film, until Sept. 28, 1991, when he passed away in Santa Monica. After suffering a stroke, Davis wasn’t able to recover. He will always be remembered as one of the most influential jazz musicians, receiving among other things nine Grammys and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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bers (bass), John Coltrane (saxophone) and Canonball Adderley (saxophone), the group only needed two days to record an album that went on to be associated with jazz for eternity. Davis would go on to build different collaborations, with whom he would tour the world. Moreover, he once again developed a new, more modern style, which is known as fusion and can be heard in 1970s “Bitches Brew.”
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On Saturday night, Oct. 17, The University of Tampa held its third annual Night at the Movies, focusing on the classics. In conjunction with the Tampa Preparatory Symphonic Winds, the UT Wind Ensemble showcased well-known songs from all genres. While it may not be your typical movie screening, this event covered multiple facets of the arts. The ensemble brought the senses alive with stimulating movie montages playing overhead. The evening began with a short performance from the Tampa Preparatory Symphonic Winds conducted by Lyle Manwaring. Covering pieces from Steven Reineke and David Bobrowitz, the raw talent was electric and showcased the rich aptitude of the young musicians. It was a great way to kick off the night. Images of western movies like, “Wild Wild West,” lit up the screen behind the musicians, creating an atmosphere unlike any regular orchestra performance. After a quick switch of musicians, the show continued with the UT Wind Ensemble and their ren-
dition of the famous Rodgers and Hammerstein score, “The Sound of Music.” Following the lead of conductor Dr. Jeff Traster, the ensemble showcased their skills while the audience sang along to their favorite tunes, transitioning the night into an interactive production. The musicians played beautifully throughout the different pieces, from “Be Our Guest” from Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” to “Tara’s Theme” from “Gone With the Wind.” One of the most spectacular parts of the night was when the lights went down, and the sides of the theater lit up with an image of the night sky. The audience was soon flying through the air with “Superman,” passing by galaxies and over rooftops. After seeing the third installment of this trilogy of sorts, I can only hope that a fourth is around the corner.
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AFI’s New Romance ‘Crash Love’ By Zach Fraser Staff Writer
Students shared “coming out” stories at the 1st Annual Closet Chronicals on Oct. 16th. The event was held by ResLife & GLTSBA.
Upcoming Events: What: Fall Dance Happening (22 dance members, student choreographed, each one completely different from the next.) When: 8 p.m. Where: David Falk Theatre (Second half of the show is performed on the Plant Hall Verandah.) Presented by: The University of Tampa Department of Speech, Theatre and Dance Come out and support!
From starting out in basements in northern California to touring the world and playing to sold out arenas every night, AFI (A Fire Inside) has done it all. Most bands dream of the career that AFI has had; their 18 year career is longer than the lifetimes of some of The University of Tampa freshman. With eight studio albums to date, the band has been a pioneer for goth and punk and has even managed to make a couple of gold records along the way. AFI’s eighth studio album “Crash Love” is a culmination of the musical progression that has been the band’s entire career. “Crash Love” features the userfriendly sound of the bands 2006 release “Decemberunderground,” with an edge reminiscent of the band’s most critically acclaimed record “Sing the Sorrow.” The album opens with “Torch Song,” an emotionally gripping track in which lead singer, Davey Havoc, sings, “I’d tear out my eyes for you, my dear, to see everything that you do. I do. I’ll tear out my soul for you, my dear. Oh, my dear. To feel everything as you do. I do.” “Torch Song” proves why AFI has managed to be so successful over the years. Arguably depressing lyrics delivered in an uplifting and catchy way has been a trademark of their music. Songs like “Medicate” and
“End Transmission” stand out on “Crash Love” with infectious choruses and melodic guitars. Quite possibly the best track on the album, “Darling, I Want to Destroy You,” provides a more subtle and manageable sound not found on earlier albums. “Oh, I must confess. I’m overdressed,” sings Havoc. “Are you not impressed? Darling I want to. I’ll confess this, too. Must you know the truth? This is for you. Darling, I want to destroy you.” While “Crash Love” is surely one of the band’s most commercially accessible albums to date, it still possesses the problem of alienating past fans. The signature shrieks of Havoc, which at one time were the edge that made earlier albums such
as “Black Sails in the Sunset” and “The Art of Drowning” such cult classics, are nearly non-existent on this album. “Crash Love” nearly confirms what long-time fans feared the most, that the raw punk sounds found on the band’s albums in the 90’s have been replaced with a more approachable and mainstream sound. While the new release may find some die-hard fans sulking in their corner, “Crash Love” has opened up the band for more success and the possibility for new fans. While bands fade in and out of the spotlight, AFI has proven yet again with “Crash Love” that their sound is as relevant as it was 10 years ago, and there’s truly something to be said about that.
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Editorial: Keep History Flowing on Our River
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For years, rowing teams across the nation from some of the most prestigious universities have come to practice on our river. Before they leave, it is tradition for the teams to paint a portion of the wall for all to see. Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Colgate, Rutgers, Michigan and, of course, The University of Tampa have proudly left their marks. And now those marks are under attack. As construction on Tampa’s Riverwalk continues to connect Seminole Heights with the Channel District, the aesthetics of that portion of the river is being questioned. The tradition of decades worth of rowing teams could be erased forever if city officials allow the paintings to be painted over, or “white-washed” away. The Minaret wants to see the paintings stay. They are a part of Tampa’s history and they resemble some the very things that attracted many of us to UT, comparable to the minarets of Plant Hall, the sun, palm trees and, of course, studying.
UT began their rowing team in 1941 and now not only do our own teams row every day but our campus and portion of the river provide the ideal practicing destination. Right down the river at Julian Lane River Front Park, there are launch sites and a boat house supported by The Steward’s Foundation. The foundation’s purpose is to continue to attract rowing teams from across the country and have them come down and use the river to practice. The foundation also has accommodations and boat storage on site for teams to use. Some people think it’s trashy, defiling the concrete banks of the river. But we think the paintings are similar to our height charts penciled on our mother’s kitchen wall. Each etched nick defines a portion of our personal history that shouldn’t be touched and can’t be completely erased. Just as you can look back on the marks in the kitchen, we want to come back to UT in 15, 20 and even 50 years to remember the spirit,
effort and bonds that encompassed our time here. But the graffiti also signifies just another one of the many important reasons why the river should be there. To erase it would be erasing a time capsule not only for UT, but for Tampa. Teams from the 70s, 80s and 90s have made their mark and have their territories on the wall. These symbolize their victory, the distance they travelled just to practice here and unity. They represent the blood, sweat and tears of each team’s triumph and loss. The Hillsborough River has seen the flow of Tampa’s history. There was a beach when Plant Hall was the Tampa Bay Hotel and it continues to be the lifeline of Tampa today. Let’s keep history flowing and let’s welcome the teams back once again this year. We should be proud that they come all the way here to use our river and that their time here propels them to victory elsewhere.
Leap of Faith: Chapel Will Foster Dialogue, Provide Space for Religious Students
Sykes Chapel and Center for Faith and Values. By Carolina Medelin Special to The Minaret
As the chapel continues to be built, it began to dominate a lot of my recent conversations. Most of the people I talked to were basically against the chapel for different reasons. For some it removed possible parking spaces. For others, it wouldn’t be useful as there are many places of worship within walking distance of campus. Also, some feel the money is being
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“wasted” in this project when it could be invested in something else (even though the school had no choice in how the money was used). The University of Tampa is not a religious school, many mention. The idea of “God at school” has been rejected by some and seems to affront most. However, is religion such a bad thing? Religion is usually related to a source of conflict, and a main reason why major historical tragedies have happened from the
Crusades to 9/11. However, if we take a deeper look into those different events, religion appears only as the superficial reason. Religion is, perhaps, the easiest way to justify any kind of behavior. Even so, this doesn’t necessarily mean that the justification is true. Over the last hundred years, religion has evolved from being a social matter into a personal matter. You don’t believe for the sake of a community but for your spiritual well being. We could go further and say that today there isn’t so much a distinction between people of different religions, but between those who believe in God and those who don’t. I see myself in the first group. Therefore, I consider that it’s good for UT to have a chapel so that people from different beliefs can go and pray. I don’t understand why it is such a big deal to have a religious space at the university. As far as I know, no one is going to be forced to go; it’s going to be visited by those who want to, and the ones who don’t can refrain
from using it. I live in a single on campus, so I pray in my room. During the first semester of freshman year I was commuting, and I really wished there had been a place where I could have prayed between my classes. In the second semester I had roommates, which made me uncomfortable while I prayed. Even if I have my own space to pray, the chapel ought to be an opportunity to interact with people from different religions. If the problem is parking spaces, UT has already purchased nearby ground, which will be developed into additional spaces. Even though I am conscious of how parking at UT is a real pain, I won’t sacrifice something as important as religion for parking spaces, even if sometimes it means walking from West Parking Garage to Urso Hall. If it comes to “wasting” money, there are many other things that the university is giving money to and seems to be a complete waste, the Health Center, for instance. The chapel introduces religion to the campus without making UT a denominational or religious school.
It provides the freedom to religious students to go and pray whenever they feel like doing so. This is a way of coexistence. For many students, religion is a very important part of their lives. There is no reason why we should let God outside of our daily routines of life if we don’t feel like doing so. A chapel will not force anyone to believe in anything; rather it gives those students an opportunity and place where they can pray and students interested in different religions to satisfy their curiosity. This is only going to benefit students. When you get out of the university, you don’t only need a degree, but also the capability to understand other points of view, cultures and, of course, religions. Students who are willing to acknowledge other religions would certainly be more useful for society than those who only have a degree. Hopefully, the chapel won’t become a way to proselytize, but a way to understand each other. Carolina Medelin can be reached at colaya@ut.edu.
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Popular Costumes Mirror Cultural Climate By Derrick Austin Commentary Editor
Soon, the ghouls and goblins of pop culture will rise from the grave to consume the flesh of the living—and collect as many Skittles and Mr. Goodbars as possible! In recent decades, Halloween was as much a barometer for our cultural climate as a means of communing with the spirits. Last year, political figures were all the rage. John McCain and Barack Obama masks paraded the streets while women donned their Sarah Palin glasses and went Klondike bar hunting. This year, however, due to the economic downturn, political figures will probably be a last resort for trick-or-treaters. Who wants to see Nancy Pelosi turn up at their doorstep begging for candy when one can’t even find a decent job? Since money’s tight for most, expect plenty of homemade costumes. Thrift store shopping for vintage clothes will probably make a mark this year. This is the fortieth anniversary of Woodstock. It’s the Age of Aquarius again and scores of languid flower children will promote peace and cavities with help from Janis Joplin and Jimmy Hendrix. For another
image of the era, “Mad Men” popularized the business side of the early ‘60s, which will make for inspired looks. In these tight economic times Halloween looks tend to be more retrospective: an appeal to the “good old days” and the simple fact that old clothes and accessories are probably lying around the house: easy costume fodder. This gives folks an excuse to raid their grandparent’s attics for vintage clothes. With a little ingenuity and creativity, anyone can work a decent costume out of old clothes. For the ladies, this means the “Sexy ______” costumes; you know, “Sexy Witch,” “Sexy Nurse” or “Sexy Notary Public.” The Halloween nerd in me is generally offended by these kinds of getups. Frankly, it’s the same outfit one would wear to the club except with a firefighter’s helmet or furry handcuffs for “Sexy Cop.” Where’s the creativity in that? I’m looking for the gal who will dress up like Lady Gaga— preferably from her “Paparazzi” video, though any incarnation will do! In a more traditional vein, mainstays like witches, ghosts and zombies will be back with a vengeance. However, pop culture tends to dictate trends. The vampire returns but probably not in the hideous guise of Draculas past. “True Blood” and “Twilight”
infused America with new images of the ancient monster, not fiendish creatures but debonair, pasty men who won’t sleep with you on the first date and (unfortunately) glitter in the sunlight. But, it’ll give men a chance to acquaint themselves with the joy of glitter. Iconic costumes that require a signature piece and minimum work will show up at lots of parties; for example, Kate Gosselin’s (of “Jon & Kate Plus 8”) reverse mullet will probably be popular as will lots of shiny gloves in honor of the late Michael Jackson. The sheer multitude of looks will probably make Jackson the more popular figure. There’s Jackson dark and light, Pre-Thriller and Post-Thriller, the gloved one who wowed millions with his talent or Wacko Jacko the tabloid fixture. Speaking of the dearly departed, the holiday is not known for tact. Patrick Swayze, Farrah Fawcett and a lot of OxiClean carrying Billy Mays wannabes will wander the streets. Halloween is a time of mocking the dead, so don’t be surprised to see a mysterious white line on Mays impersonators’ faces or a pill-popping Jackson. However, folks usually don the apparel of a celebrity to honor his or her passing—ladies grab your curlers and prep the Farrah dos, and fellows dust off your dirty dancing shoes. When times are tough, people
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Unfortunately, some people aren’t that creative. For the ladies, this means the “Sexy ______” costumes; you know, “Sexy Witch” or “Sexy Nurse” or “Sexy Notary Public.”
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turn to pure fantasy. Escapism is part of the soul of Halloween, endowing its playful spirit with even more urgency this year. People want to forget about their bills and struggles for just a few hours that night and enjoy themselves. Everyone wants an excuse to get dolled up or prepare the most gruesome display of horror and carnage for their front lawns. It’s about relishing the creative spirit in the hopes of scaring someone or at least earning candy. Derrick Austin can be reached at daustin@ut.edu.
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The Minaret | October 23, 2009
Tricks and Treats: A Guide To Halloween Debauchery
By John Jacobs Columnist
Halloween is coming up next weekend, and if you’ve never experienced this holiday at UT, I feel the responsibility to inform you of what you’re most likely going to experience. This is by far the most fun holiday, and one of the most random nights you’ll experience in your college career. Firstly, the biggest part of this holiday is picking out your costume. For the girls this means one thing: seeing how little they can wear and still get away with calling it a costume. It seems like over the years girls have progressively worn less and less on Halloween (not that I’m complaining) and at this point figuring out what they are is becoming a challenge. The base of all girls’ costumes has become their underwear, and then some accessory is supposed to hint at what they are. Bra, panties and a stethoscope, “I’m a doctor!” Or just some sort of ears on their head and maybe some face paint if they really want to go “all out.” And you better guess the animal right the first time or there goes your friendship. “I like your costume, are you a dog?” “No idiot, I’m a wolf! Can’t you tell by the ears?” It’s really not fair to get mad at a guy for guessing a girl’s costume
wrong. If a girl is just wearing lace stockings and heels, “Are you supposed to be a prostitute?” “No pervert! I’m one of the girls from Moulin Rouge!” (Big difference.) The best part is that girls try to out-do one another when it comes to wearing less and less, but they never approve of each other. If one girl is wearing less than the other she’s a “skank,” but if she’s more covered up than that girl she’s an “old lady.” There’s really no balance. And if this pattern continues of girls wearing less and less (again, I’m not complaining) there’s going to be a point in time where someone’s at a Halloween party and says, “Is that girl in the corner completely naked?” “Yeah she’s a mannequin this year.” “Eww, what a slut. I call that costume for next year!” “Too late, I already called it.” Moving on to how the guys dress up for Halloween, and there’s always a few different approaches to this. There’s always a group of guys who don’t realize it’s Halloween until the day before and have to throw something together the last second. “So what’s the theme for the party tonight?” “Halloween…” “That’s going to be awesome! I can’t wait for the actual Halloween, how close are we to that?” “It’s tonight.” These are the kids who show up with just a white bed sheet with eye holes cut out. You can never go wrong with the classic ghost costume! Then there’s the group of guys,
which usually has the same idea as the girls. Wear as little clothing as possible. (Because you haven’t been in the gym 6 days a week to hide it right?) It’s usually easier for guys to get away with this by dressing up as an iconic movie character with a few simple accessories. Throw on a red headband and black wife beater, and you’re Rambo! Wear shredded, purple shorts and paint your body green, and you’re the Hulk! Or if you really want people who love (hate) you, just wear a Speedo, get a tan and be a bodybuilder! Now the question of what exactly are you going to do Halloween night comes up. Most likely you will end up at a house part completely packed with everyone you’ve ever seen at UT all looking for a keg with any beer left. You’ll get suspicious when you take a taxi from Vaughn, and the cab driver knows the address for the party before you tell him. It doesn’t matter how early you go and how exclusive you think this house party is, there won’t be any beer left. So you’ll probably stay at the first party you go to for a half an hour or so, then hear about another one and decide to take a trip there. When you get there it seems like everybody from the last house party already beat you there, and it’s even more crowded than the last one you were at. No matter where you end up, you’ll always have great stories the next day about what you did the night before, with people you can’t recollect.
An evening’s Halloween debauchery.
“Well after the first party, me, Superman, Steve Irwin, Optimus Prime and some girl who I think was a teacher, or maybe a nurse, or a cat, all ended up by the SunTrust building taking care of the Joker who just wouldn’t stop throwing up.” And the most important thing to remember on Halloween is this: Do not drink anything from a cooler. As tempting as “free alcohol” is, I guarantee drinking from one of those giant coolers is not a good idea. You really don’t know how many people have spiked it or added their special mix to it. Remember kids, you can’t taste
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Everclear! I don’t mean to turn this into a PSA right now, but drinking from a cooler is the kind of thing that leads to people getting taken advantage of and not making the best decisions. I wouldn’t be surprised if a girl who drinks from a cooler on Halloween wakes up the next day saying, “I think somebody took advantage of my last night. I really have no idea what happened.” “Do you remember what he looked like?” “I think it was the Devil.” John Jacobs can be reached at jjacobs@ut.edu.
Homophobia: A Festering Symptom of Greater Hatred By Philippa Hatendi Columnist
found a video on Youtube about committed hate crimes. Ronnie Antonio Paris was a two year-old child killed by his father because his father believed his baby to be gay. Is being gay so terrible? Or is being hateful far worse? T h e r e ’s a n a c t i v e g a y community on campus, which should be allowed to practice their lifestyles without fear. If they had the choice to live a life with less hatred and guilt they would. However, it’s not one of those choices. You can choose not to care for them or avoid the issue, it doesn’t matter. I wish people would choose not to hate, not to kill and not to cause enough pain to make someone take their life. Whichever gods we may follow, I’m sure none of them want us to spread hatred. Think of Gandhi, Mandela and all the great humanitarians who spoke of a world of love and equality. Let us not destroy the world they envisioned, let us not allow their life’s work to be in vain by filling the world with hate.
Think about the word “hatred.” How are you spreading it? I recall being touched by various articles during these past few weeks. One focused on hate crimes against minorities, women and homosexuals, especially the case of Matthew Shepard, which is influencing legislation against hate crimes in the Senate. These articles revealed one thing: there is a lot of hatred and violence in this world, a lot of division, which we as individuals facilitate by endorsing stereotypes, ignorance and violent behavior. People say homosexuality isn’t a true sexuality, it’s just a fad, it’s not natural. Sure there’s a level of superficiality in gay culture, but it is not a fad. One must never presume to know the roots of someone else’s sexuality. None of us are in a position to judge. Being gay doesn’t make you a bad person; I have friends who are gay, and they’re just as good as anyone else. Sexual orientation is not a stain on the heart of a person. Philppa Hatendi can be reached While writing this article, I at phatendi@ut.edu.
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From “Madness” [Back] fun for the teams.” The 17th-ranked Spartan women were introduced first, gathering in a circle in anticipation of the final member’s arrival. Upon hearing her name, Gianna Messina, junior team captain, ran and leaped into the circle as her teammates fell backwards. The men’s team had its own innovative entrances. The team’s shortest member, 5-foot-8 Rudy Jean, was carried out by two of his teammates. Freshman Ted Amendola danced his way to center court to a thunderous ovation. “My favorite part was when the teams
Men’s Head Basketball Coach Richard Schmidt shows off his moves.
ran out,” said sophomore Elizabeth Fisler. “All the screaming and strobe lights hurt my head, but it was really nice.” The teams engaged in such activities as a layup line, a three-point contest and a dance-off. Senior Anthony LaBruno impressed with his one-handed dunks, while Amendola wowed the crowd with his dance moves. Messina won the three-point contest, winning a free dinner for a fan. All the while, the Theta Chi fraternity stood in section D of the bleachers and led chants of “UT Spartans” to boost crowd involvement. “I would have liked for the crowd to see the teams play a bit more,” Schmidt said. “But I think it was quite a bit more entertaining than in previous years.”
Glyn Hunter jumps for the dunk during Midnight Madness.
“This was an exposure to basketball and so much more,” said Tom Jessee, women’s basketball coach. “We had some guests, some dancing going on. It was out of character, but great for our players.” The head coaches of each team gave brief speeches to promote their upcoming games. “We’re going to start a pep club in which our fans sit behind the opposing bench and raise some holy hell,” Schmidt said to the approving crowd. Organizers plan to call the group “The Schmitty Committee.” For the final event of the evening, Schaefer chose several students to play a basketball-themed game of musical chairs. Players ran from center court, shot layups and returned to try to find an empty
chair. The winner received a gift certificate to the Tahitian Cafe. From the participants to the onlookers, Midnight Madness was well-received. “I liked the interaction with the people,” said Schaefer, a 2008 UT graduate. “This was an amazing event and I hope to do more with my alma mater.” “We had fun standing on the bleachers with friends and [had] good laughs,” said senior Tina Sadarangani. “And I won a free shirt too. It was really worth it.” “Gil and his marketing team did a great job,” Jessee said. “The teams were in front of their largest crowd and they didn’t even have a game. Now it’s up to the student body to attend our games and continue supporting us.”
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Spartans Make a Splash with Victory in Season Opener
By Ryan Burkett Sports Writer
In a promising start, the University of Tampa men’s and women’s swimming teams opened their respective seasons with victories over Florida Southern on Oct. 10. The men won by a score of 172-82 while the women bested the Moccasins by a 158-101 margin. The men’s team won a total of nine races, taking an early lead and never looking back. The Spartans dominated early as they began the season with the 200 Medley Relay. The team consisted of Andrew Johnson, Kevin Kelley, John Proctor and Felipe Manzo. The relay finished in first place with a time of 1:38.51. Tyler Furrer, Chris O’Linger, Paul Patterson, Paul LaPorta and Hunter Lineback were also victorious in at least one event. Furrer took the 200 Free in 1:46.91, while O’Linger won both the 500 (4:52.06) and 1,000 Free (10:12.14). Patterson captured the 200 Breast in 2:20.87. LaPorta won the 100 Fly with a time of 52.76 seconds, while Lineback’s 1:59.75 was good enough to earn a first place win in the 200 IM. Keeping pace with the men, the women’s team was also victorious in nine races. Much like the men, the women took the first event, also the 200 Medley Relay. The team of Ellie Eshleman, Allison Vetter,
From “Soccer” [Back] kind of position, so I always try to just work my hardest and give it my all so I don’t have to worry about that.” As far as the Oct. 16 game is concerned, the three team members believed a lot of positives came out of the loss. Though they faced an early 3-0 deficit, the team got rolling, nearly tying the game up before time ran out. “I think it was one of our better games, even though we lost,” Thompson said. “Everything is a learning process. We take the positive [and] work on the negatives.” Fekete felt the near comeback during the game will prove to be an advantage when they meet Rollins in the future. “We definitely were not playing how [we] should be playing,” Fekete said. “After we settled down, it was a little too late, but we showed we could easily play with these guys. It showed us that next time when we do play them, we’ll definitely be ready. ” Reasons for the team’s loss against Rollins were not clear.
From “800” : Front made 23 NCAA appearances under the tenured coach, only missing the cut in 1986 and 1995. The attempt at 800 wins will likely come in front of a large crowd as it is homecoming week at UT. “If there are a ton of fans at the game and we win then it may be more exciting,” Catanach said. Intitally inspired by USA coach Arie Sellinger, Catanach looks to his team to continue to inspire him to push and win the big game. An inside passion also drives the coach; “the fear of failure.”
Lindsay Calimer and Stephanie Benham finished with a time of 1:50.59. Amy O’Brien and Jillian Palmer won races for the women as well, each capturing two events. O’Brien won the 50 Free and 100 Free races with times of 24.91 and 55.56, respectively. Palmer took the 200 Free (1:57.65) and 200 IM (2:14.25). Eshleman and Calimer also won two individual races each. UT’s opening wins put the teams on the right track to improvement. The Spartans finished last season in eighth place on the men’s side while the women finished 12th. This year they both hope to finish higher. “Our team goal is to have a strong finish at this year’s NCAA Championships,” senior Frank Kuchta said of both the men’s and women’s teams. “I think both teams would like to be close to the top four.” On a personal level, both Kuchta and Branham, also a senior, said they want to finish their careers as All-Americans. “I’m not holding anything back,” Kuchta said of his efforts this season. UT boasts its largest senior class of NCAA qualifiers in history: Blaine Bess, Roman Dagesh, Tyler Furrer, Daniel Hernandez, Frank Kuchta, Paul LaPorta and Patrick Murray. With this experience on the roster, head coach Ed Brennan said his team is more focused on qualifying for NCAA nationals than on any particular meet. He also said not to count out the squad’s younger talent. Thompson accepted much of the blame. “I’m man enough to say I made a mistake, and it cost my team,” he said. “Right now, I know that there is a certain area of my game that needs to be worked on, so each day, I go and do extra work. Lot of crossing, lot of shots, plus my transition; it’s just trying to master the weaknesses.” Contrarily, Fekete attributed brief periods of no intensity and “getting too lackadaisical” to the team’s slow start during the Rollins game. The team fell to number nine in the nation after the loss. The team had enjoyed a number two ranking since Oct. 13 after a big conference win over Florida Southern. Milien feels that national rankings do not affect the team and their goals. “It’s always good to rank higher, but [what is] most important is if your team is doing [well],” said Milien. “Everybody on the team knows we don’t play for that; we’re playing for the national championship.” With the loss coming against an SSC rival, the Spartans might have lost home field advantage for the SSC tournament as well.
The University of Tampa swimming team opened its season with a win.
“With 10 freshmen any one of them could be a star come March,” Brennan said. March is the most important time of the year for the teams: the NCAA Championship. Branham said the team is looking ahead to the event and will be all season long. Fekete believes playing at Pepin Stadium in front of the home crowd helps the team’s performance. “It’s a huge advantage, especially when we can get a lot of fans out there,” Fekete said. “It’s nice having [the fans] out there, trying to get into the other team’s head.” Upcoming games include facing Florida Tech, another conference game, on Oct. 24, before returning home to face Johnson and Wales on Oct. 26. As the Spartans make their SSC and NCAA tournament push, Thompson pointed out one more huge positive looking ahead. “It’s best we lose a game now than lose in the regional’s when it costs our school something,” said Thompson. Hopefully for UT, Thompson is right, and the men’s team has gotten a tough loss already out of their system.
Not only does this matchup have huge implications on a career milestone for the head coach, it is also a huge game for the SSC standings as well. Lynn will come to Tampa sporting a respectable 17-6 record. The humbled head coach is looking forward for the opportunity of his 800th career win, but he is more interested on the volleyball program as a whole. “Coaching is not and never has been about my accomplishments. I am proud of our volleyball program, but not driven by wins,” he said. “ [I am] driven by what kind of kids we attract and how well prepared they are when they leave.” Chris Catanach instructs Eva Dupay. Andy Meng/Sports Information Very modest words, from a classy coach.
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Junior Michael Verdi concurred, specifically citing the spirit freestyle program as a strong contender in March. Before Nationals, however, there are still meets to be swam. UT returns to action Oct. 30 against Florida Gulf Coast University and Florida Atlantic University in Fort Myers at 6 p.m.
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Tampa Basketball Brings Madness Back to UT By Brenton Burkett Sports Writer
Fall From Grace
M. Soccer: The University of Tampa men’s soccer team fell to No. 9 in the NSCAA Division II poll. The Spartans were previously ranked No. 2, with an undefeated record. UT lost to Rollins University on Oct. 16 by the score of 3-2. With the loss, Tampa falls to 10-1-1 on the season and remains in second place in the SSC. Tampa will take on Florida Tech on Oct. 24.
Victorious Strokes Golf: Nicolas Jutigny, junior, became the first Spartan since 2002 to win a tournament. Jutigny led The University of Tampa to a thrid place finish in the St. Leo Invitational. He was the first to win a tournament since Matt Freeman did it for UT back in 2002. Tampa will close out the season in Orlando at the Rollins Invitational on Oct. 2627.
800 Wins at UT Volleyball: The University of Tampa volleyball team will have a chance to propel Chris Catanach to 800 career wins with the university. Catanach has coached the team to 25 consecutive winning seasons in which it made 23 NCAA apperances.
Ashton Graham throws down at Midnight Madness. KaraWall/The Minaret
The NCAA basketball practice season officially began at midnight, Oct. 15. That meant one thing on campuses across America: Midnight Madness. The University of Tampa was no exception. Midnight Madness drew hundreds of enthusiastic students to the Bob Martinez Sports Center on the night of Oct. 14. An acoustic band known as the Northern Country Boys, featuring three UT students, performed outside the building before the event. “We just wanted to support the school,” said Chris Campo, lead vocalist . Free food was handed out from Pizza Hut, Wendy’s and Frankies. Prizes such as gift certificates and a VIP parking spot on campus were raffled off. “This is a party about basketball,” Gil Swalls, Assistant Athletic Director said. “Some
schools just scrimmage, but we do much more. We throw a party with food and a lot of music.” “We want to welcome our teams and bring the student body out,” said senior Meghan Lally as she patrolled one of the food tables in the lobby. The event got underway shortly before midnight with live music and a guest comedian, followed by a cheerleading routine. The warmup acts fired up the crowd for the main attraction, the introduction of the Spartan basketball teams. A new lighting system was debuted at the Bob Martinez Center. For the first time, the lights could be turned on and off and spotlights could shine on the players as they were introduced. They ran onto the floor between two lines of cheerleaders as emcee Chris Schaefer announced their names. “I liked being able to turn the lights out,” said Richard Schmidt, head coach of the men’s basketball team. “That was different and more See
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Key Spartans Humbled After First Loss to Rollins
By Daniel Feingold Sports Writer
The University of Tampa men’s soccer team was dealt a tough conference loss on Oct. 16. as they went up against the ninthranked Rollins. It was the first loss of the season for the number two ranked Spartans, dropping their SSC record down to 4-1, with an overall record of 10-1-1. Heading into the crucial game against Rollins, which had homefield advantage implications for the SSC tournament, UT senior goalkeeper Ryan Thompson explained how the team prepared for their ranked opponent. “We know that they, right now, are one of the better teams around,” Thompson said. “But we approach every game the same way, same intensity, same mindset because in this conference, you can’t take any team lightly.” Leading point scorer Pascal Milien felt the team had high
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Pascal Millien leads the Spartans in goals. Abby Sanford/The Minaret e x p e c t a t i o n s f o r t h i s y e a r, and despite the recent loss to Rollins, can still reach them. “The beginning of the season, we set a goal to be undefeated,” Milien said. “Right now, we’re in
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>>> After falling to Rollins University Tampa will need to finish the year off strong and keep momentum going to the regional playoffs. Tampa will take on the 7-7 Panthers.
>>> Following a match up against Nova Southeastern the women’s soccer team will take on the 16th ranked Panthers. Florida Tech will sport a 12-2 record when they collide.
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a situation where there’s no more of that, but we don’t want anymore losses. Whatever it takes to win the next couple games to nationals, we’re going to do it.” Last year the Spartans ended
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Oct. 30 6 p.m. at Florida Gulf Coast/Florida Atlantic >>> Both the UT men’s and women’s swim teams opened its season with a win over Florida Southern. Tampa will face back-to-back match ups with matches on Oct. 30-31.
their great season on a down note. They lost in the NCAA final four to Cal State-Dominguez Hills in overtime, 3-2. The close contest was even more disappointing as they had home field advantage, hosting the tournament at Pepin Stadium. Of the heartbreaking 2008 season, the team has not forgotten what happened. They are learning from their mistakes and the feeling of falling short. Though Brian Fekete, a freshman on the team, did not experience the loss last year, he is well aware of what happened. “[Coach Adrian Bush] talks about it all the time- the feeling they had losing in the final four,” Fekete said. “He constantly brings it up and reminds them of how they all looked at each other and everybody was just in tears. Just to hear how emotional it was to lose one game, that big of a game, it scares me. I never wanna have to be put in that See
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No. 8 Volleyball Oct. 23, 7 p.m vs. Lynn >>> The volleyball team will play in back-to-back match ups as they host Lynn and Nova Southeastern on Oct. 23-24. UT will look to extend its current win streak.