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Bike Rentals Upcoming Grads Search for Schools Roll to UT
By SHIVANI KANJI News Reporter
Students at the University of Tampa can now rent bikes to grocery shop, exercise or even just to take a joy ride to their class, through the new program BikeUT. Headed by the Department of Campus Recreation in association with City Bike Tampa. BikeUT allows students, faculty and staff to rent bikes for free with a valid Spartan ID. “I think it provides a small sense a freedom to students who don’t have a car or bicycle on campus and have to rely on friends or taxis to get around,” said Kathryn White, assistant director of Campus Recreation. “Plus, the weather has been beautiful, making riding so enjoyable.” Rental bikes are equipped with a helmet and bike lock and an optional basket. Students are encouraged to take precaution and keep their bikes locked when not in use. Student riders can receive a ten percent discount from City Bike Tampa on their purchase of a helmet and lock if they wish to purchase their own. “We have had several students already take advantage of the program, some are even repeat renters,” said White. “They really like the ability to check out a bike for a few hours to go to the store or just ride around town.” In regards to helmet use, White comments, “BikeUT encourages and offers the use of a helmet and I would really like to see students making the smart decision to wear one. There are just too many hurried drivers on the road who don’t pay attention to cyclists.” There is a free urban safety class at the St. Pete Times Forum on November 13 that would be beneficial to students. Campus Recreation hopes to host some of these classes on campus soon. The main thing to remember is that a bicycle is considered a vehicle and one must follow the same rules as one does with a car: stop at lights and stop signs, signal to turn, ride with traffic, yield to pedestrians and so on. Bikes may be rented from the McNiff Fitness Center front desk on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. and from 4 to 6 p.m.; Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Sundays from 4 to 6 p.m. [See New Program, 4]
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The statistics for success are far from discouraging for UT students whether they are applying to graduate school or trying to break into the workforce. By JEFFREY PALMER News Reporter
As graduation looms on the horizon, college seniors across the nation find themselves confronted with some serious questions. The gaping uncertainty of “life after college” prompts many graduates to feel befuddled or dismayed when considering their next course of action. While some will choose to leap directly into their chosen professions, others will seek out graduate programs with the hope of attaining higher degrees. Fortunately, on-campus services exist
to help ease the momentous transition — and sometimes trauma — of impending graduation. The Office of Career Services located in Riverside is devoted to aiding students in their search for post-graduation employment and graduate program placement. Among an assortment of informational presentations and seminars, they offer workshops, job fairs and networking events to help connect UT students with prospective employers and internship possibilities. “Last week alone, we had 12 employer events scheduled in our office,” said Sheila Hood associate Director of Career
Services. Career Services is hosting a professional job fair on November 11 and an etiquette dinner the following evening. Students interested in attending these or any other events throughout the year are encouraged to visit the event calendar at ut.edu/career/ events. Hood stressed the crucial value of such events as vehicles for getting connected and meeting other professionals in your chosen field of involvement. “Statistics say that 75 to 80 percent of all jobs are found through networking, so students should take every opportunity to network,” she stated. For those involved in the grueling process of constructing resumes or grad school applications, Career Services also provides extensive critiquing and polishing services. Although walk-ins are occasionally accommodated, it is recommended that students secure an appointment either through paper forms in the office or via email at hire@ut.edu. Hood expressed her adamant belief that newcomers to the university should waste no time in preparing for their future careers. “Students should start preparing for the working world as soon as they enter the university, [by] gaining experimental education, joining professional organizations, participating in clubs and organizations on campus and taking a leadership role in them, attending job fairs to gain information and later to apply for [See Grads, 4]
How to Deal with Midsemester Stress and Sleep By RICHARD SOLOMON News Reporter
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Seniors Carolina Remos and Sshady Gamaleldeen study for upcoming exam in the late hours.
The heavy workload that is experienced midsemester can be challenging for even the most dedicated of students. “I have two tests, I’ve got a paper coming up, I’m just swamped with work right now,” said freshman John McClane. “I’m stressed out to a point I’ve never been stressed out to before.” Stresscure.com has some unsettling facts about stress in Americans. According to the website, it is not uncommon for one to experience exceptionally high levels of stress within a single two-week period, which, ironically, is the span of midterms for most students. Building up stress is inevitable, but the real secret is how to handle it in a healthy manner. Aboutstressmanagement.com provides detailed tips on how to prevent stress and more importantly how to deal with it once [See Stress, 2]
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UT Students Recall Their Strangest and Funniest Halloween Experiences By JOURNALISM I
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By Brittany Rubrecht and Deirdhre Touza-Catapano The definition of irony is a police force searching for a missing girl dressed up as a missing person on a milk carton. This is what happened to junior Katelyn Goodwin on a Halloween night a few years back in Connecticut. Although she was 17 and grounded that night, this didn’t stop her from going out to party. Goodwin decided to dress up in her milk carton costume and sneak out of the house. When her mother realized she was missing, she immediately called the police. Soon officers were searching everywhere for this figuratively and literally missing girl. Goodwin continued to party-hop and eventually made it back home without ever being found. By Lindsey Pavlick and Janelle Torres: Markus Mattsson, senior, found out the real meaning of trick-or-treat last Halloween. Mattsson attended a Halloween party at The Kennedy dressed as a sailor. He was joined by his friend, who spent the night in costume as a toothpaste bottle. “They were these scary old women [who] drove us back to ResCom. We started to party, but then we [noticed] that they had this dark voice. And then we found out they were transvestites. They were dressed as sexy scary girls, but they were guys. You could [tell by their hands.]” Soon after his discovery of the pair’s true gender, the individuals invited Mattson and his friend back to their house for some fun. “I just have to double check,” Mattsson recalls asking one of the individuals, “Do you have a d---?” Their answer: “Yes. Is that a problem?” Mattson politely asked them to leave. By Molly Forke, Amanda Marrero and Laurel Sanchez Last year, Yoshi, Baby Mario and a crossdressing Hooters waitress battled it out. It began with a dare. Sophomore David Fox’s big brother in Sigma Phi Epsilon dared him to dress as a Hooters waitress. He went all out for the costume, which included a lowcut shirt, butt-cheek revealing shorts, knee-
high socks and a fake orange tan. His Sigma Phi Epsilon brother was dressed as Yoshi. The pair went to Temptations in Channelside. “We went inside and we were just like messing around and everything,” said Fox. “Toward the end of the night, we walked out and my friend who was dressed as Yoshi accidentally ran into a kid dressed as Baby Mario...I forget exactly what they said, but I think one of them insulted the other’s costume. It just kind of escalated from there and the baby started screaming and banging his chest.” As the fight grew more intense, Yoshi suddenly removed his head. Fox decided he needed to intervene. Right before fists flew between the two, he recalled, “I, as a Hooters waitress, had to step in and break up the fight between Yoshi and Baby Mario.” By Amber Koski and Elizabeth Pichette: When UT senior Mandi Durham was 15 years-old, she was kicked in the face by a horse on Halloween night. Durham said that the right side of her face was bloody and very swollen, but because she was still in shock, it didn’t hurt. In fact, Durham was insistent on still going on the Halloween hayride in her town later that evening. At the hayride, she received numerous compliments on her “costume” once people saw her face. “It wasn’t a costume, it was real,” she said. Durham later had 57 reconstructive surgeries to repair the fractures to her face. “The next day when I went to the doctors, they were surprised that my eye was still in my head,” she said. Durham still claims Halloween is her favorite holiday. “It was a traumatic but fun Halloween,” she said. “I still had a blast.” By Rick Jermain, Tiffany Smith and Laura Valeriani: While junior Boston Ross was at a haunted house one Halloween, one of the “scarers” working at the event got more of a fright than he did. Ross was walking through the house with his girlfriend, expecting something scary, when one of the workers jumped out to scare him. Ross said he acted out of sheer instinct. “I happened to hit him square in the nose,” said Ross. Although haunted house workers are not suppose to break character, the worker
also reacted out of instinct and yelled “f---,” in pain. Ross received no serious consequence from his action, but he did feel bad for the worker. By Shawn Ferris: “The story pretty much ended with me hung-over in formation, dressed as a social butterfly,” said Anthony Vincent, UT senior. “My commanding officer looked like he wanted to kill me and laugh at me at the same time.” Vincent, 27, who was in the United States Army at the time was, had been stationed in California. Dressed in his “social butterfly” costume, Vincent and his buddies went to their favorite bar, The Boooooop. After alcoholic beverage number 12, he managed to talk a young lady into bringing him back to her place, where after cooking spaghetti at midnight, if you know what I mean, he ended up crashing at her place for the night. “She woke me up the next morning and told me that there was a cab on the way, because she had to go to work,” he said. “I was doing the walk of shame dressed as a butterfly.” After a $95 cab ride brought him back to base with ten minutes to spare, Vincent managed to sneak in and waddle his way over to his formation. “I’ve never been more humiliated in my life,” Vincent said. “I never did find my socks, either. I sure as hell wasn’t going back for them.” By Russell Gaither and Keri Smith Last year, sophomore Ryan Davis spent Halloween with a broken heart — all because his girlfriend wanted to party. “My favorite Halloween story would have to be when my girlfriend broke up with me,” said Davis. The previous October, his girlfriend was supposed to come to UT to go celebrate Halloween and Davis’ birthday with him, which was two days after. However, his girlfriend broke it off with him just so she could stay at the University of Florida to celebrate her first college Halloween party there. “After that I ended it completely,” said Davis. “When she tried to get back together with me a couple days after my birthday...I made sure to go out with my friends. I wasn’t going to let her ruin my Halloween.”
Workload Piles on Throughout the Night [From Front, Stress]
stressed,” said freshman Jenna Lazarus. “I’ve gotten sick before it has already taken effect. from not sleeping.” One of the tips that the Whether it’s your first year website suggests to alleviate or your eighth, the first thing stress is yoga. to be sacrificed is that precious “[Yoga] combines physical REM time. activity with mental exercises Like many others, Lazarus to help you ward off stress,” the has most of her exams within website states. “Yoga includes exercises, one short time period. breathing techniques and The bulk of student’s meditation, all of which help you exams and projects are usually fight stress.” due by the end of October or Josh Napier/The Minaret Losing sleep is never listed the beginning of November. as a suggested strategy, and yet, Building up stress is inevitable, but the real secret is how to handle it Kristina DeMichael, a in a healthy manner. junior, also has her exams forgoing sleep is exactly what many college kids do during this busy been done on how those who experience during the beginning of November. “I’m period. high levels of stress and anxiety often probably going to stay up [studying] with “Often times I lose sleep over stress,” shorten their sleep cycles without realizing lots of coffee.” Richard Solomon can be reached at said senior Emily Williams. it. richard.solomon@spartans.ut.edu. Williams isn’t the only one. Studies have “I don’t sleep that much because I’m
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THE MINARET | OCTOBER 29 2010
Spartan of the Week: David Wistocki
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DJ Dayve: Finding His Way By Feeling the Beat of the Crowd By RICHARD SOLOMON News Reporter
David Wistocki is a 19 year-old junior. What makes Wistocki your Spartan of the Week? On the weekends David becomes DJ Dayve. The Minaret (M): Tell us how you got into DJ-ing. David Wistocki (DW): When I was 12 years-old, I was looking for something to do [for work], but no one would hire me. My dad had some money in a fund set aside for me for a car, so I asked him to take some out and buy some DJ-ing equipment. I started DJ-ing for friends in Naples and from there it just blew up. Now I do homecomings, proms and weddings. M: What do 12 year-olds listen to? ‘N Sync? DW: No, I played hip-hop, rap. Now I play everything. M: Do you do your own mixes? DW: I don’t, but only because I don’t have enough time. All my stuff is live. M: What do you play off of? How do you pick your music? DW: I run a program off of my Mac and play music that way. Some of the music is predetermined, but I play off of the crowd mostly. M: How often do you work, and what are you rates? DW: I charge $150 an hour, twice a weekend. Each show is about three to five hours. M: I want to be your assistant. Do you need help? Does anyone help you now?
DW: My dad runs an entertainment company, so for big stuff he helps me and we play off of each other, but everything else I do myself. M: What does the future look like for DJ Dayve? DW: I’d have no problem doing this for the rest of [my] college [career], but not full-time. Just the next three or four years. This won’t be my career; this is just [helping me pay for] college as of right now. I love being able to play music for people, but I’m looking for something more professional [as my career]. M: How do you juggle DJ-ing with being a full-time student? DW: Very close time management. I’m very organized. It takes a lot of work at times. I set contracts throughout the day, make phone calls, do interviews. I commute most weekends to Naples for everything. M: What’s your favorite type of music to listen to? DW: I’m actually really low key. I like R&B and soul, Michael Bublé. Low key stuff. M: Is DJ-ing a passion of yours? DW: Definitely. DJ-ing more so than music. I love the management aspect of it. I enjoy it all. It’s great to be able to cater to a crowd. You move to them. It’s very synergistic. M: What advice would you give to someone who wanted to become a DJ? DW: Read your crowd. The crowd is most important. If you keep them happy, you’re golden.
M: What was one particularly scary or nervous moment for you? DW: My first homecoming. I was out of my element, I had never done such a large venue before. I had 900 kids that were just focusing on me. I was the main attraction. If I screwed it up that was it, it was over. M: Have you ever been in a DJ battle? What’s it like? DW: No I haven’t, but it’s a lot like a drum battle. People come and play against each other. M: Where do you get the songs you play? DW: I do popular ‘90s songs to get people pumped and I play a lot of remixes. A lot of DJs post their mixes to websites, so I constantly listen to new songs in case something is good and I can use it. M: What’s one mistake you see a lot of DJs make? DW: Not reading the crowd. Some play their own favorites instead of what the crowd would want. It’s not about you, it’s about them. Play to them, not to you. Want to book DJ Dayve for your own event? Check him out at DJDayve.com! Think someone you know could be the next Spartan of the Week? Email us at minaret.news@gmail.com with the person’s name, contact info and a brief description of what makes them awesome!
Compiled from the Oct. 18 - Oct. 24 reports. Dirty Laundry Part II On Oct. 18, a student reported the theft of their clothes from the Vaughn Center laundry room. Diamond in the Rough At 9 p.m. on Oct. 19, a student reported being struck in the head with a softball. She lost her diamond earring during the incident. Rock Bottom At 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 20, a room in Stadium was searched for narcotics after an expelled student was seen in the room. No narcotics were found, but students were referred to the judicial board for a breach in student conduct. Too Many Dumps At 8:50 p.m. on Oct. 20, security responded to Bailey Arts Studio in reference to a homeless person in the bathroom. Key Drift On Oct. 21, a report was made about that an unknown person(s) had keyed the drivers side of a vehicle parked in the Cass Lot.
More like Frowney Hall! At 3:30 a.m. on Oct. 22, security received a noise complaint about a room in Smiley Hall. Security found underage students in possession of alcohol. They were referred to the judicial board.
This Week’s Student Government Meeting...
Head Bangers At 4:30 a.m. on Oct. 22, an intoxicated female student reportedly hit her head.
* A “Just for Seniors” page was suggested as an addition to the UT website.
Car-dentity Theft On Oct. 22, a student was found displaying another students parking decal that had previously been reported as stolen by the owner. The student was referred to the judicial board. Kicked in the Brawls On Oct. 23, security responded to a report of a fight on the 2nd floor of McKay Hall. The students were referred to the judicial board. Musta’ been Raining Cause its Wet! On Oct. 24, a student was observed carrying an open container of alcohol into Straz Hall. This was compiled by Cara Fetzer.
* Ways to better the attendance and awareness of the workshops in the Vaughn and Plant Hall lobbies were discussed.
* It was announced that the first Student Veterans Organization meeting will be held next Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in Riverside 102. * It was announced that the spring concert poll is available for voting on Blackboard for those who have not yet voted. * Drive UT is meeting Tuesday, Nov. 2 at 9:30 p.m. between John Sykes and North Walker Hall. Student Government is your voice. Join us every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. in Reeves Theater. All students are welcome. Have any questions or concerns? Contact Student Government at SG@ut.edu.
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UT’s AMA Promotes Career Building Events By YASI SHERBAF Special to The Minaret
The UT American Marketing Association (AMA) is the place to be for students who are interested in improving, increasing and learning about practical marketing skills. The organization aids the professional development of its members through practical marketing experience. Nationwide, there are approximately 13,000 collegiate and 25,000 professional members in AMA, according to marketingpower.com. The goal of the collegiate AMA chapters is to promote leadership and enhance skills used in the marketing field, while providing
[ New Program Pedals Its Way to Campus [From Front, Bikes] Since the bikes are not equipped with reflectors, night riding is illegal, therefore bikes must be returned by 6 p.m. the same day they are rented. A $10 late fee will be charged for every hour the bike is late. If bikes are not returned within 24 hours of the rental period, a $240 replacement fee will be charged. This fee also applies for bikes that are damaged, lost or stolen.
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The organization hopes to host an event by working with the company “College Hunks Hauling Junk.” The grand prize will be $1,000, split between the winner and the organization they represent.
networking opportunities through the local professional chapters. Members of this organization are not only able to participate in an in all kinds of events. All of the events and activities carried out by AMA can be a great addition to one’s resume —a big advantage for those students whose majors match the organization, like marketing. Members who are a part of the UT chapter have many opportunities in the Tampa Bay area to find business-related job openings and internships. The AMA Tampa Bay chapter works hand-in-hand with the Office of Career Services at UT. But you don’t have to be a business major to take advantage of the many
Bikes will not be available for rental on certain holidays, including Halloween, Guavaween, Gasparilla, St. Patrick’s Day and fall and spring commencements. Other rules and regulations, such as age, location for riding the bikes and condition of the bike apply when renting. For a full list of rules, visit http://www. ut.edu/bikeut/rules/. For other questions call (813) 258-7435 or email Kathryn White at kwhite@ut.edu. Shivani Kanji can be reached at By AMBER KOSKI shivi88@gmail.com.
They plan on hosting a seminar with Dale Carnegie, an IKEA corporate head and a Tampa Bay Lightning corporate tour. The organization also hopes to host an event by working with the company “College Hunks Hauling Junk.” This event will entail a talent show that the club’s members will take part in. The grand prize will be $1,000, split between the winner and the organization they represent. These events are just a few of the many events that UT AMA attends. When it comes to planning, the organization is very organized and therefore, success is the organization’s only option. For more information about the club, contact Gabrielle O’Leary at at goleary@ spartans.ut.edu.
Fall Scholars’ Symposia Features African Heritage
The Search for Higher Education Continues
[From Front, Grads] internships and jobs,” she said. According to a 2009 study released by the University of Washington in partnership with the Kaplan Center, students should begin researching programs and securing strong professorial recommendations at least six months prior to their application deadline. Applicants should be convinced of their personal motivations in pursuing higher education and honest to themselves about their strengths, weaknesses and accomplishments. Prospective graduate students should take time to rehearse their presentation and interaction skills and devote themselves fully to studying for standardized admission tests in their chosen field of study. Whether applying to graduate school or trying to break into the world of work as a UT graduate, the statistics for success are far from discouraging.
opportunities within the organization. The UT chapter of the AMA consists of members of a wide variety of majors who are interested in the marketing field of business for different reasons. There is no age limit for the club; the organization’s members range from freshmen undergraduate students to MBA graduate students. “We are always open towards the idea of the recruitment of new members,” said Gabrielle O’Leary, the club’s president. O’Leary is a junior at UT and loves the idea of new members. The club has biweekly general assembly meetings, which consist of guest speakers presentations, fund raisers and corporate tours.
A survey of 513 participants from the 2008 graduating class indicated that an astounding majority of 96 percent of students achieved their personal post graduate goals within a year of leaving UT and that nearly 50 percent had already done so by graduation. Sixty-seven percent of the surveyed students found rewarding employment, 17 percent were accepted to prestigious graduate schools, 7 percent managed to balance both and 5 percent fulfilled their dreams for the future in other unspecified ways. Through personal dedication and the guidance of the Career Services Center, students graduating this December and Fall can easily expect to weather the storm of uncertainty and meet with success in their future endeavors. Jeffrey Palmer can be reached at jeffrey. palmer@spartans.ut.edu.
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The first lecture for this semester Scholars’ Symposia series featured Juliana Nfah-Abbenyi. Attendees, including students, faculty and staff, gathered to listen to the guest speaker. On Oct. 21, attendants met in the 9th floor conference hall of Vaughn to hear NfahAbbenyi speak about orality as a historical source of African heritage, with a focus on the role of women in African history. Nfah-Abbenyi is a professor of English and comparative literature at North Carolina State University in Raleigh. She has published multiple books, including The Scared Door, Your Madness, Not Mine and Gender in African Women’s Writing. in addition, some of her works have been reprinted in anthologies. “Hybridity contains thresholds and boundaries” Nfah-Abbenyi said. African women participate in the story-telling history of war and its conflicts. Their narratives challenge the Eurocentric histories, creating a new form of history solely told through oral narrative. Nfah-Abbenyi recounted the differences in the oral histories told to the children
attending schools. The oral histories are shunned by the nuns who strictly teach the traditional text book histories. However, children not attending grammar or secondary school were being taught about their countries histories through their communities storytelling. “Orality is an experience spread through songs,” Nfah-Abbenyi said. “Women use storytelling to spread history and to show resilience,” NfahAbbenyi said. “Storytelling is a performance.” Nfah-Abbenyi as well as other African authors, such as Assia Dejbar, the author of Fantasia, the story of the Algerian cavalcade, challenges the histories of African conflicts through storytelling, offering new interpretations. Nfah-Abbenyi suggests a united “master narrative of the nation,” creating, as she states it, “a national quilt,” where political histories would be taught as well as cultural and oral histories. In closing, Nfah-Abbenyi suggests a solution to the stark black and white ways of teaching African history, wherein “Faith, culture and experience all simultaneously work together.”
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SP Makes Plans to Entertain and Educate Students By TRINITY MORGAN News Reporter
UT Student Productions (SP) is known for events such as the Exam Jams that occur at the end of each semester, movie Fridays, comedy nights and a big concert in the park at the end of spring semester. Instead of Exam Jams this semester, SP is hosting a Winter Wonderland in the Vaughn Courtyard. Plans include snow globes, fake snow and possibly an ice rink. Instead of having a comedian visit in November, SP has arranged for a speaker to visit and talk about his experience with Nike Sweatshops in Indonesia. Movie Fridays however, continue as usual this year and are held in Reeves Theater. This Friday there will be a special outdoor showing of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, in the Vaughn courtyard as part of Halloween Spartans After Dark. The event also includes a table where students will be able to make their own candy apples. New to this year’s recurring events calendar is SP Unplugged. This acoustic jam session is open to all students, and features musicians that play both covers and original songs. SP Unplugged is held in Jazzman’s Café in Stadium Center, which offers dollar coffees on “unplugged” nights. The next show is scheduled for Nov. 16. The goal of SP this year is to get students involved in campus activities, and really get the most out of their on-campus experience. Student Production events are a great place to socialize with friends, meet some new ones and unwind from stress.
Students are encouraged to bring their ideas to the general assembly meetings. “We’re open to cosponsoring with other organizations in order to increase the diversity of our events,” said Katie Kerins, president of SP. Kerins is leading the organization in a new direction. “The biggest change we’ve had so far this year [are] the general assembly meetings,” she said. Usually, the organization operates as a
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represents a more unified whole. The general assembly meetings allow all of the committees come together to discuss what is happening within the organization and give everyone the opportunity to provide input in the decisions made concerning on-campus events. One of Student Productions’ major objectives this year is to reestablish the organization’s overall reputation as a vital part of UT student life. They are planning activities that allow students to have fun without spending a lot of cash or spending any money. Not only are the events budget-friendly, they are convenient because typically either transportation is provided or the event is held on campus. In the past, a lot of students have attended events without really knowing much about the organization that puts them all together. That, Kerins says, will change this year.
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“We’re looking to get people talking about diversity and tolerance. We want people to have fun at our events, but we also want to educate the student body at the same time.”
band of related, but separate committees formed based on the type of events they plan. The committees still exist, but SP now
- Katie Kerins, SP President
“We’re trying to advertise Student Productions as a whole, instead of just advertising specific events.” UT Students are encouraged to become
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more involved. The more involvement and feedback Student Productions receives, the better idea they have of the effectiveness of their events and what they should do the same or change so that students can get the most out of their campus experience. The advantage of having separate committees is that they cater to a variety of students. UT Students are encouraged to ask about and take part in a committee that interests them. The stage-show committee handles all of the comedians, speakers, magicians and other types of guest performers who visit UT. Last year they planned to have Slightly Stoopid perform, but unfortunately the concert was rained out. The year before was more successful with the Gym Class Heroes performance in Plant Park. The film committee plans movie Fridays, while the concert board plans all of the concerts and SP Unplugged. The Homecoming committee, which plans all of the Homecoming events every year, is the only committee that requires an application for membership. “We’re trying to do different types of events,” Kerins said. “We’re looking to get people talking about diversity and tolerance. “We want people to have fun at our events, but we also want to educate the student body at the same time.” For more information about upcoming events or how to get involved, visit the Student Productions website: utstudentproductions.com. Trinity Morgan can be reached at tmorgan@spartans.ut.edu.
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Jacob Wilson: Assistant Professor of Exercise Science and Sport Studies By RUSSELL GAITHER Journalism 1
Dr. Jacob Wilson may be short in height, but muscular enough to make your eyes widen. His strength is clearly evident through his Ralph Lauren Polos, as the sleeves are stretched to the maximum, choking his biceps. He bench presses 360, dead lifts 500 and squats a beastly 420 pounds. But don’t let his muscles fool you. Wilson graduated summa cum laude from California Sate University, Hayward, completed his master’s with a 4.0 GPA,
[ ] “I love taking an athlete that’s pushing the edge and make him that much faster and stronger,”
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As the founder of abcbodybuilding.com, Gaither is well versed in health and muscle growth. He now focuses his energy on exercise sciences at UT.
- Dr. Jacob Wilson
and earned his doctorate at Florida State University. One of Wilson’s most impressive feats: successfully bridging the gap between science and the sport of bodybuilding.
He created and continues to maintain abcbodybuilding.com, the Web’s premium scientific bodybuilding site. Along with bodybuilding, hockey has always been close to his heart. A San Jose Sharks fan, he grew up playing the game, eventually competing at the elite level in Calgary, Canada. When Wilson realized it was necessary to gain weight due to the size and speed of his teammates, he quickly started weight training. Soon after, he fell in love with nutrition and muscle growth, which later led him to exercise science. Though competitive bodybuilding is still something he loves, these days he focuses on improving athletes through science. “I love taking an athlete that’s pushing the edge and make him that much faster and stronger,” he said. While only in Tampa for a short time so far, Wilson said he has been very pleased to teach students who are eager to learn and understand the subject area that is his life’s work. “It’s exciting here,” he said. “The professors give me a family environment and the students are what makes my profession worth it.”
Jennifer Powell: Coordinator of Student Event Services By AMBER KOSKI Journalism 1
“I’m off the clock” is not a phrase Jennifer Powell, an advisor in the Office of Student Leadership and Engagement, says often. She deals with a never-ending flow of students and detailed event planning that goes far beyond sheer staff coordination. “My position is unique because it encompasses both aspects of union affairs,” she said. “Most other universities offer positions that deal with only one aspect, either student programming or union facilities and management. Because this position includes both aspects, I know I will learn and grow professionally more than I would have elsewhere.” She spends each week planning and assisting in the events that are held across the university, meaning that her job is everchanging. It depends on the week and the types of events and organizations sponsoring them, from Greek life to spiritual and cultural groups to Student Productions. Powell is always on the move, especially the last few months. “Students always stop in hoping to find me in my office,” she said, “but the beginning of a new semester is the busiest
time for me, especially working with new students in new positions. I am rarely behind my desk. I am constantly meeting with students one-on-one or talking with organizations and planning events.” Powell earned her bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Missouri, where she discovered her love for student involvement. She was always involved in multiple campus activities and clubs. Powell was a part of the Student Union Programming Board, similar to UT’s Student Productions, and also worked as a counselor in the campus Career Center on campus. She founded an organization called “Mutual Expectations,” which in her words “brought faculty and students together to discuss their expectations of each other in and out of the classroom.” For her work, Powell was selected as a member of Mizzou ‘39 in her senior year. According to Mizzou.com, it is a prestigious honor bestowed upon 39 outstanding seniors for their academic achievement, leadership and service to the university and community.” Being so enmeshed in various facets of her college life really motivated her to pursue her interest in student involvement as a career. “Until my mentor from the University
of Missouri told me of the option to get my M.A. in higher education and student affairs, I didn’t know that was an option” she said. Powell earned her master’s degree from the University of South Carolina. She said there are vast differences between larger schools like UM, USC and UT. “I now have the opportunity to personally interact with a variety of students and work with the majority of people on campus,” she said, “unlike the larger school setting where I felt I only knew a handful of the college population.” She said she sees her first year as a learning process, including better understanding all the things OSLE stands for and becoming in tune with UT life. After a few years, she hopes to be able to enact real changes and positively impact the university. She also hopes her time at UT will be personally impacting in a positive way as well. “My co-workers and the rest of the UT community are really supportive,” she said. “With this job I am sure to have some fun experiences even outside my daily responsibilities– if I want to go swim with manatees or lead an Alternative Break trip, there is a chance to do that. UT has so much to offer for both its students and staff.”
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Jennifer Whelihan: Communications Joshua Hall:
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By LAURA VALERIANI Journalism 1
Jennifer Whelihan said she always knew she wanted to teach, but she did not think it would be so soon. Whelihan began teaching last spring and so far absolutely loves it. “Students need exposure in the classroom,” she said. “They need to be interactive and searchable and that’s what I want to teach them. . . . I love the students and the small class sizes because of the one-on-one time.” Born a “military brat” in Arizona,
Whelihan has also lived in Europe and Central America. After living in Germany, Whelihan’s dad was stationed in North Carolina, where she lived until moving to Panama. After high school, Whelihan decided to stay and continued developing her language skills and learned more about her Panamanian culture and later began classes through Florida State University in Panama. It wasn’t until college that Whelihan discovered her passion for communications and media. Originally she wanted to earn her doctorate, but it was Whelihan’s English teacher who inspired her, saying she was an excellent writer and she should not waste her talent. During this time, there was a slew of news media in Panama as the U.S. was handing over control of the Panama Canal to the Panamanian government. This sparked Whelihan’s interest in media even more. “It was really, really cool. I was blessed and really lucky to experience that,” Whelihan said. She then started becoming involved with media, beginning with the Southern Command Network (SCN) and later serving in a public relations role for the Army Public Affairs Office. Whelihan also worked with Tropic Times, a local newspaper in Panama.
In 1999, Whelihan moved to Florida to continue her education at FSU. In 2000 she began reporting, anchoring and producing her school’s news on FSU-LIVE. In 2001, she became a reporter and associate producer for WCTV, a television station in Tallahassee. Whelihan received her M.A. in 2002 and began working as the media director for the House of Representatives. One of Whelihan’s biggest stories was the Terri Schiavo case because “there has never been one like it,” she said. “It was so important to follow the process and learn how to properly treat a critical issue like life and death and who has the right to make those decisions for us if we are not able to. This was a history-making story that I feel helped people not be afraid of talking about life and death,” she said. “It opened the discussion with families.” Her job was to gather information on the issue and pitch it to major networks. Whelihan was featured on both CNN and the “The O’Reilly Factor.” During her down time, Whelihan said she enjoys shooting photography, planning events and attending art shows and concerts. She hopes to one day see U2 live, write a book and ride in a hot air balloon. She paused for a minute after saying the latter, before smiling and asking simply, “Is that going to make me look silly?”
Ina Kaur: Assistant Art Professor
By LINDSAY HARRINGTON Journalism 1
“I am here in a new culture far from my home,” said drawing and printmaking professor Ina Kaur. She arrived at UT by way of Ohio, Indiana and before that her homeland, India. She said her original passion for art sprang to life in New Delhi. She remembers feeling inspired by her atmosphere. “Just walking around in the marketplaces, the colors, activities, crafts and just everyday living and situations.” Kaur moved to the United States in 2004 to attend Purdue University, receiving her M.F.A. in studio arts. After graduating from Purdue, she taught at Bowling Green State University in Ohio, but was looking for something more challenging. “UT seemed like a great opportunity,” she said. “I came here with a very good energy.” Kaur is the first full-time faculty member for printmaking at the university and is working to develop the printmaking
[ ] “Just walking around in the marketplaces, the colors, activities, crafts and just everyday living and situations.”
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and drawing program. She is fascinated by how things are defined within, and identified by the surrounding world. She said, by way of example, she could even include herself in the identity discussion. Born in one country and now living and working in another, she asked, “Am I Indian or am I American?” Kaur works to incorporate the concept behind such questioning within the core of her teachings, in part because she feels that art is more than just creative expression.
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To Kaur, it is a process of critical thinking as well. Kaur considers herself to be a “passionate, knowledgeable, and strict teacher.” Yet, she was quick to say, “Strict is not necessarily a bad term, I come across like that because I have a lot to give and I have high expectations and a strong desire to push students beyond their limit.” Kaur is not only a teacher. She is also a working artist. She exhibits her work
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across the U.S. and internationally and currently has featured pieces on display at a solo exhibition in New York. She refers to her work as a “continuous exploration,” deriving from an appreciation of surrounding culture. When asked which piece of art that she has created is her favorite, she perked her head up and quickly responded “You can’t ask me that. It’s like asking a mother which child is her favorite.”
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Seven feet of snow and a phone call. Those were the deal-breakers that sealed Joshua Hall’s decision to leave Philadelphia for the sunshine and warmth of Tampa. Hall, 27, hails from Dover, a small town in south central Pennsylvania. He said he has a small family, including his parents, one brother and “always a dog.” In his words, “I guess that would make 4.5.” Hall was an active student throughout high school. He was always at the top of his class and participated in sports such as golf and basketball. When he was not on the court or the green, he fulfilled a common teenage fantasy by playing bass guitar in his band, Obsession. After graduation, Hall ventured across the Susquehanna River to attend Elizabethtown College, often called “Etown” by students and alumni. As a business student, Hall traveled to Ecuador. He immediately noticed the living conditions of the locals and thrived to know more. Due to the wage inequality within the country, he became very interested in the field of economics. Hall later interned for Morgan Stanley, one of the country’s most well known financial services firms. From his time at Morgan Stanley, he learned that he had no interest in becoming a financial advisor. Instead, he had a passion for the research side of economics. After completing his studies at Elizabethtown, Hall headed to Drexel University for graduate school. During his time at Drexel, he earned numerous research and teaching honors. When looking for a job upon graduating from Drexel, Hall said he was looking for “the right mix”– a strong research program and an educational institution that focuses on real teaching with small class sizes. He said UT offered the right mix. According to Hall though, downtown Tampa is lacking compared to Philadelphia. Yet, what the downtown lacks the area overall makes up for in sheer beauty and desirable weather. Case in point: He said he received the phone call in which he was offered the UT position while there was nearly seven feet of snow on the ground in Philadelphia. When Hall is not teaching, he is probably either golfing or sailing. He also enjoys a few Pennsylvania sports teams, especially the Phillies and Steelers. He said he does not switch the Steelers jerseys he wears until they lose a game. A quote he wishes to leave students, “My class is hard, but I hope they learned a lot.”
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Dr. Spencer Segalla: Assistant History Professor By T.J. KOZIOL Journalism 1
The air conditioner clattered in Dr. Spencer Segalla’s office in Plant Hall. “[The office] is very nice,” he said. “I’m happy to have a window and a fireplace and plenty of room for my books and files.” Segalla’s journey to his new office space began last year around the time of President Obama’s campus visit when he spotted a job opening at the university. It immediately piqued his interest, in part because he was interested in teaching in the Florida climate and to change his teaching perspective. Coming from Canton, a small town in upstate New York, Segalla finds Florida to be “sort of extreme, but exotic . . . and everything is different enough to be interesting.” This semester, Segalla is teaching three courses in international history. He cited the world history survey as his favorite. “It’s always a lot of fun,” said Segalla, “and challenging because it requires me to teach outside of my areas of expertise.” He is currently proposing his special topics course, History of the Islamic World, as an official course in the UT catalog. The special topics course is at the heart of Segalla’s area of expertise, a product
of his work exploring the relationships between Muslim Africans and Europeans in the 20th Century. Segalla initially became interested in the Muslim world after stumbling upon a teaching career at a job convention in Casa Blanca, Morocco. While there, he taught English at a language school and looked into French colonial and Moroccan history, which eventually lead him to pursue a Ph.D. in history. Segalla has taught at other universities, conducted work in the field and written a book, The Moroccan Soul: French Education, Colonial Ethnography and Muslim Resistance. “It’s nice to have a job and lifestyle where you can do some of each,” he said, suggesting he wouldn’t choose one job over another. He believes research is a nice break from teaching and also provides him with food for thought for his classes. “Human contact and interaction with students is what keeps you going,” he said. Outside of teaching and research, Segalla’s interests include “a lot of Thomas the Train and Dora the Explorer,” a consequence of the time he spends with his two young children.
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At work in his Plant Hall office, Segalla is proposing a new special topics course for the UT course curriculum centered around Islamic history.
He said he used be into karaoke and at one point did some amateur acting and playwriting. While in Morocco, he even wrote and directed a play, The Legend of Johnny Soundbyte. Soundbyte is a comedy focused on an American family that is destroyed when they buy a television. Segalla explained that Morocco was just then experiencing
a major change with a sudden surge of popularity of satellite dishes. This allowed access to foreign TV, so the children and their parents really connected with the play. Currently while in Tampa, Segalla said his acting, directing and playwriting hobby is on hold, at least until his children get through high school.
Colleen Beaudoin: College Algebra Instructor By RICHARD JERMAIN Journalism 1
Some people think math equals difficultly or dullness. Colleen Beaudoin is an exception to that equation. Along with her new role at UT, Beaudoin is a member of National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. She has also worked with PROMiSE (Partnership to Rejuvenate and Optimize Mathematics and Science Education in Florida) and the University of South Florida to improve the content knowledge in mathematics and science programs throughout the state. Beaudoin does not understand why people accept passivity in math. “People don’t do that with any other subject,” said Beaudoin. “No one says, ‘I hate reading. I’m not good at it,’ and everyone agrees and says, ‘Me too!’” Beaudoin describes finite math as a way to show how math works in the real world. Her course consists in practical application problems like voting theories and money, and there is also a section on math in art, nature and architecture.
Beaudoin likes to find ways to make projects and exercises more interesting. For example, when teaching about functions, she has her students create “spaghetti bridges” to find their own data. In this project, students string dry spaghetti through paper cups and drop coins into the cup until the noodles break. Students plot this information on a graph for varying numbers of noodles. Beaudoin has worked with new instructors in Florida for the past five years, helping them similarly find ways to break down the material for students. Beaudoin said her own passion for math started in high school geometry, because she had a teacher who helped her succeed. Beaudoin said that most people have a better aptitude for math than he or she might expect. She believes that she can teach anyone math if he or she is interested. “Some students get a gap in their knowledge and miss that important skill they need,” Beaudoin said. “With finite math, it’s not like that. It doesn’t require a lot of background. Anyone can learn to do it.”
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As a member of PROMiSE, Beaudoin continues to help nurture mathematics programs throughout the stat of Florida.
Annie Tuttle: Assistant Sociology Professor By JOSH NAPIER Asst. News Editor
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Annie Tuttle is a new assistant sociology professor at UT, but she is not the only educator in her family. Her mother is a retired kindergarten teacher. Tuttle said she fell in love with teaching after taking a human sociology course in her sophomore year of high school. “I became so fascinated with the study of gender, equality and the development of human society,” she said. “That’s when I first knew that I would major in sociology.” Like her hometown of Arlington, Texas, Tuttle’s family is large. “We would all take up an entire pew at church,” she said. She grew up with her parents, four sisters and a twin. Tuttle said she is very close with all of them and speaks with her family on a regular basis.
Her family still lives in her hometown. “I get the best of both worlds,” Tuttle said. “I get to visit them anytime I want but I still have my own life here in Tampa.” When she isn’t teaching Intro to Sociology at UT, she may be at the casino racking up chips at the Texas Hold ‘Em table. Tuttle has a strong passion for playing poker, going to the beach and hanging out with her friends. She also recently became a member at the local gym, PUNCH-boxing for fitness, where she claims to have had some of the most physically strenuous experiences of her life. In ten years Tuttle hopes to still be in academia. “Academia is where my heart is,” she said. For now, she loves UT. “I think that it’s a great campus, there’s a great feel to it,” Tuttle said. “I couldn’t be happier with the students.”
Check out profiles on the following faculty members at UT, visit The Crescent at minaretblog.com. Whitney Buser Lori Cole Erica Dawson Chris Gottlick Autumn Harrell Lauren Hunt Codie Long Rosa Mercado Christina Montalvo Liane Sillett Patricia Stringham Heather Trubee Dr. Raymond Vince
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Faculty Creativity Showcased at Scarfone-Hartley Gallery By LAUREL SANCHEZ
Arts + Entertainment Writer
Last Friday evening at 7 p.m., a sizable crowd attended the opening of the Scarfone-Hartley Gallery’s art exhibit showcasing University of Tampa faculty. Instead of showing work from students or visiting artists, the gallery focused completely on faculty members and their creativity and welcomed all comers. As I wandered through the gallery, I found many interesting works. One of the pieces I and many people found interesting was constructed by faculty member Kendra Frorup, and entitled Rose Kitchen. Francesca Erni, a senior, said, “The piece looks impossible.” It looked as if it were about to tumble over. It is made of stacked china plates skillfully fused together with a white column hanging over it from the ceiling. The plates are decorated with roses, or rose patterns, and porcelain finial roses, decorative ornaments typically found on the end of curtain rods, adhered to the columns. One of the most interesting parts about this work is the fact that it has a music box inside of it. The viewer can crank the key and a ballerina will spin around on a rotating arm that moves clockwise around the top plate to the sound of a lullaby. Frorup told me that she had collected all of these items over the years. “My mom has lots of figurines. They reminded me of her. I have all the ideas in my head, but the engineering is the hard part,” she said. Another piece that was a favorite was the opus Chris Valle created titled Madonna of Humility. “I used the symbolic power of the altar painting,” said Valle. He explained that throughout his travels in Europe, he found that altar paintings were popular not only in churches, but also in homes. “They have a symbolic power, whether you believe or not,” he said. There is more to this piece than the title reveals. “If you look at it one way, you see
Madonna and Britney Spears kissing,” said Valle, “If you turn your head slightly, you see the Madonna holding baby Jesus, but if you turn slightly again, you’ll see [pop-star] Madonna’s head resting on the Madonna’s breast.” Valle is well known for using pop culture in his works, as seen in other works shown in the gallery, like Saint Push-Up. “It seems [like] the Madonna is giving her blessing towards the offensive,” Dr. Gary Luter said of the piece featuring the infamous kiss shared between (pop-star) Madonna and Britney. Valle said that this was just one of a series of 80 paintings. The others can be viewed at his website, www.chrisvalleart.com. Another piece that is particularly interesting is Santiago Echeverry’s piece titled Immigration Process. Dorothy Cowden, the gallery director, said that Echeverry’s works are notorious for featuring immigration as subject matter. This feature is a diptych (two related panels). One portrays the American flag and the other, an ethnic man’s stubblecovered chin and lip area wearing lipstick. Sister Ann Regan, an attendee to the event, told me her opinion about the piece. “Immigration Process speaks to me,” she said. “It has such a powerful statement made in such a muted way. The combination of the flag, the lipstick and the ethnic man’s face ... it is just wonderful.” Other pieces that Echeverry has on display are series of digital prints titled Life/ Vida/ Vie and a movie that plays in the gallery lobby titled 40. They seemed to express his views on immigration and on how people adjust to a completely different culture. My favorite piece in the gallery was done by Ina Kaur. It is titled Unsaid. “It was actually inspired by the idea that we have things to communicate, but [that] they are always left unsaid,” Kaur said. “Because we, as people, we always feel how it is going to be perceived, is it right or wrong, if it’s politically correct or not.”
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Students turned out to admire faculty artwork. Many different types of works, from sculptures to paintings, are represented.
The piece is a site-specified mixed media installation and contains relief prints, handmade glass-blown containers, cotton thread, a wall painting and prints. The blown-glass containers, filled with miniature transcripts, sit upon a shelf and are surrounded by messages painted on the wall in neutral and muted colors. All of the messages on the wall are written in English and are ideas, thoughts, desires, etc. that were submitted by students and other faculty members that have been left unsaid due to awareness of political correctness, complications of relationships, and other reasons. All of the painting, printing and glasswork were done by herself. Kaur told me this multilayer project represents “How people try to put you in a box, put you in a jar, in a vessel ... it has a lot of symbolic meaning for me, at least.” There are many other interesting pieces in the gallery. Other artists and faculty include Catherine Chastain-Elliot, Greg Perkins, Brooke Scherer, Lew Harris, Cory George, Jack King and Doug Sutherland. Dozens of different media were used in addition to the items mentioned here. The show will be in the gallery until Nov. 23, at which time the gallery will be prepared for the next show.
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Chris Valle’s Madonna of Humility compares pop stars to religious figures.
The gallery is open between the hours of 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. I wouldn’t miss this opportunity to see the faculty display their talents. Laurel Sanchez can be reached at laurel.sanchez1@gmail.com.
Students Consider Their Options for Halloween Fun By TOMY WILKERSON Arts + Entertainment Writer
There’s something very attractive about Halloween. During my own childhood, it was an opportunity to seek an unlikely house and retrieve free candy. Never mind the skeletons hanging on the garage or the tombstones laying in the yard — there was no room for fear if we were going make our evening count before the dentist busted up the festivities. Yet as we got older, something shifted.
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Quirky costumes are the norm for men. On Halloween, you can be sure to find Waldo trickor-treating on every block.
Halloween stopped being about the sweets and more about sweet parties, less about the full-size candy bars and more about the fully-stocked bars. Whether it’s a greaser from The Outsiders or Waldo, for one night only, people are given the liberty to be whoever or whatever they want. It’s one of the only nights when absolute madness can ensue and in the morning the world goes on as if nothing happened.
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Sexy Halloween costumes allow women to act out their inner fantasies. Skimpy get-ups of characters like Batgirl are popular.
This begs the question, “Where can students expect to find the pandemonium this year?” “There’s an event happening in the IMAX Theater in Channelside. I’m going as Borat!” exclaimed freshman Alistair Gibson. “I know there’s something happening called ‘Temptation,’” said junior Kylie Jacob. “I might dress up as one of Katy Perry’s ‘California Girls’; or maybe the girl from the movie Kick-Ass.” “I’m going as Batgirl. I haven’t been to Guavaween in Ybor, but apparently it’s something everyone should go to,” sophomore Kristine Koran said. Even though there are a variety of events occurring throughout the weekend, a good number of students will be spending Halloween the old-fashioned way. Sophomore Bina Brown plans on giving back to the community by passing out candy and working with PEACE. For some, Halloween is still about being a kid again. For example, sophomore Ashleigh Johnson is going trick-or-treating on Bayshore. For the music lovers, the Florida Philharmonic Orchestra will be playing throughout the weekend. Junior Jenna Farmer said, “I’m taking my cousin trick-or-treating.”
“My family and I are going to Universal Studios,” said freshman Mike McLaughlan. If you’re looking for something to do, but don’t like the club scene or if you’re looking to save money, have no fear! There are plenty of events happening on campus. The lovely ladies of Sigma Gamma Rho are hosting a joint party in the boathouse with the Caribbean Students Association. And if you’re not into Halloween, like students freshman Anisha Russell or senior Adler Dorvilus, you might fancy the Scavenger Hunt Intervarsity is hosting in the Courtyard on Saturday. “I’ve never celebrated Halloween. My parents used to take my candy and say it was the ‘devil’s candy,’” Dorvilus explained. “They ruined my whole Halloween experience.” Regardless of what any student might be planning for Halloween, everyone should exercise the utmost safety. If students are going to Ybor, no one should wander by themselves. If someone wants to trick-or-treat, remember never eat any open candy. Most importantly, have fun. After all, Halloween only happens once a year. Tomy Wilderson can be reached at tlwilkerson@spartans.ut.edu.
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‘An Evening of Jazz’ Swings Through Plant Hall By LAUREL SANCHEZ
Arts + Entertainment Writer
Have you ever heard Britney Spears’ “Toxic” performed by a jazz band? Last Monday night, I enjoyed the arrangement, along with many other jazz songs. The event was called “Evening of Jazz,” and was hosted by UT in Grand Salon from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. An enthusiastic crowd awaited the performance. I was very entertained and pleasantly surprised at some of the song choices. This quartet had the crowd tapping their toes and jamming, as much as they could in their chairs, to the beat. The quartet was made up of Alejandro Arenas (bass), Aric Brian (trumpet), Mark Fineman (drums) and John O’Leary (piano). Arenas is a Colombian native who began his musical career by playing guitar. He not only plays jazz, but has also studied salsa, blues, rock and heavy metal. He received his bachelors of music in jazz performance from University of South Florida (USF) and is currently an instructor at St. Petersburg College. Brian is a freelance trumpet player and educator in Tampa. He performs with The Florida Orchestra, Opera Tampa and others at the Straz Performing Arts Center. He has also performed in many jazz festivals across the world including
Montreux, Switzerland; Vienne, France; and North Sea, Netherlands. He is also a faculty member at USF, UT, St. Petersburg College and Southeastern University. Feinman is a professional drummer who teaches in the Tampa Bay area. He has a multitude of performance experiences, ranging from private functions to musical theater and other venues, including a big band tour of Italy and France. He studied jazz performance at USF and at SUNY Purchase in New York. O’Leary is a Yucatan native who was born to a concert pianist mother and began playing at the age of four. He also played tuba throughout high school. He double-majored in chemistry and jazz studies at USF and graduated Cum Laude with honors in 2008. He has traveled the world performing with jazz greats. He now is a graduate student at USF and is pursuing a PhD in neuroscience and is a freelance pianist. Before the show, I talked to a few jazz band students from UT. Chris Perry, junior, told me he was very excited. “Two of the performers, the bassist and the drummer, came to our class,” said Perry. “We got the chance to meet them and play with them. They were really good.” Another member of the UT jazz band, junior Peter Farina, was also excited.
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Freelance pianist John O’Leary, a Yucatan native, has been playing piano since age four. He has travelled the world playing jazz.
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Trumpeter and UT Music Instructor Aric Brian brings laid-back jazz to the Grand Salon in Plant Hall. He also surprised the audience with a jazz version of Britney Spears’ “Toxic.”
Jazz is Farina’s passion. “I don’t get to hear live jazz often, outside of jazz band of course,” he said. Typically, most concerts I attend have classical music in their programs. The one thing that I noticed that was very different about this jazz concert was how laid-back the performers and performances were. They counted “one, two, a one, two, three” (or something along those lines) out loud for the audience to hear before a song. The first song was very lively and, in my opinion, a great way to start the evening. It was appropriately titled “Let’s Get Lost.” I did get lost in the music. I looked around me and saw the crowd dancing in their seats. Most of the songs either had an upbeat and lively tempo or a Latin-inspired song with a salsa feel. There were only a few songs that I would classify as smooth jazz, which to me has slower tempos. Many of the songs were arranged by Arenas. “Toxic” was my favorite. Not only was it an interesting interpretation of the song, but it was also familiar and I could relate to it. The explanation Arenas gave for why he did an cover of “Toxic” was that he was sitting in the car one day and he had the wrong radio station on. “This is a good song!” said Arenas. Feinman, the drummer, commented on
the arrangement and said, “This is how we perceive [Britney Spears’] music.” Brian stepped down for this song; only the bass, drums and piano played. At first, I could not pick out the familiar melody, but then the piano played the chorus at a very slow pace with a very jazzy feel. Then the drums and bass took over the melody again. I was impressed with the arrangement, especially the drumming. The drummer had a solo all to himself. It seems like it would have been hard for a drummer to make his drums sound graceful, but this drummer did it. Although he played rather loudly, it was extremely enjoyable. This song was all over the place and came back together at the chorus,; it was a great arrangement. As I mentioned before, this performance was different than the classical ones that I typically attend. The performers explained each song before or after they played it, which was very significant to me, and they seemed to love what they were doing. They were also very approachable and relaxed before, during, and after their performance. Monica Moran, a sophomore, said she thought the sow was amazing and said she would see them again if they ever came back to perform. I also highly recommend it. Laurel Sanchez can be reached at laurel.sanchez1@gmail.com.
holding the reader’s hand and saying “It’s okay. I know these people. They’re my kind of people.” Even though these people are unexceptional, each character sticks with you like a horrid hangover and there’s no way to shake them. In addition to Henry, you’re introduced to Jan, a mother of two and problem drinker and Laura, a gold-digger. All characters frequent the bars to drown themselves until they forget their shared psychic trauma. Bukowski uses the bar as almost a religious symbol, a confessional of sorts, where sinners come to atone and get their slates wiped clean for another week of debauchery and depravity. In keeping with the theme of alcoholic spirituality, alcohol acts as almost a sort of divine figure within the novel, keeping the action going and constantly propelling the plot forward — a true wet novel. But it’s more than that. While Factotum can be read as the ramblings of a drunkard, it takes on an almost mythic form, as though it were a modern retelling of the great epics. Chinaski is a modern Beowulf or Ulysses, traveling the land in search for a job, taking on new monsters (these now in the forms of inflation, depression and substance abuse) but ultimately hoping for the same goal: to break from the sick world
of overflowing ashtrays and empty bottles on the nightstands of vacant hotel rooms. Factotum is truly Bukowski at his finest, taking out all the stops, developing his craft with the utmost precision of language, and delivering an extremely engrossing read. Conner McDonough can be reached at cmcdonough@spartans.ut.edu.
Charles Bukowski’s Influential Manifesto of Depravity By CONNER MCDONOUGH Arts + Entertainment Columnist
Let’s face it: most people have never even heard of Charles Bukowski or his influential 1975 novel, Factotum. Despite being somewhat of a celebrity in counterculture reading groups and having an impressive oeuvre of five novels, 43 books of poetry, ten short story collections, seven works of nonfiction, and one script, he seems to be one of those writers who never broke into household name status. Regardless of his impact on the mainstream literary world, Bukowski is a master of the novel. His mastery of craft is apparent within the pages of Factotum. In the book, we are introduced to Henry Chinaski (an alter ego Bukowski took on when writing and often the protagonist of Bukowski’s fiction) who exhibits none of the qualities of the traditional protagonist. He is a consistently unemployed alcoholic who spends the majority of his time drinking, slumming around at the horse races, living in fleabag motels, searching for jobs that he has no intention of keeping and writing. This character brings the concept of the “factotum,” or domestic worker, full circle; as Bukowski brilliantly defines him, he’s “a man who never had a job he liked; and never kept a job he had.”
The plot itself is simple to the point that the reader may find him or herself wondering, “Why am I reading this again?” The man gets rejected from draft service in World War II, moves around the country looking for work, slowly drinks himself to death, shacks up with various barflies and writes. Like I said, pretty basic stuff. However, this is Bukowski’s ploy to get the reader involved in the novel. Before long, you realize that Bukowski has more tricks than you guessed, particularly in the development of character and scene. Like a filmmaker, Bukowski creates a tapestry of the lesser-known, depressed world of skid row — a world of dark, smoky bars, neon lights on the verge of burning out, nights that reek of whiskey and tobacco-stained fingers. Within this world live pimps, drunks, prostitutes, bums, degenerate gamblers, the disenfranchised and the dispossessed. Welcome to the world of “dirty realism.” Bukowski is credited with inventing this literary genre consisting of a minimalist writing style, removal of adverbs and unexceptional characters. While this world may seem like the world your parents warned you about, Bukowski acts almost as a guide throughout the entirety of the novel, as though he’s
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UT’s Underground Radio Hotspot By SOPHIE ERBER
Arts + Entertainment Writer
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Apple reinvents the super-thin Macbook Air. The new model is sleeker than its predecessor.
Apple Computers Take to the Air—Again By TODD SANBORN
Arts + Entertainment Columnist
Steve Jobs rocked the world yet again on Wednesday with the unveiling of more new Apple products. The MacBook Air and iLife have been redesigned, and FaceTime for Mac has been added. Mac OS X Lion was introduced to the world in preparation for its summer 2011 debut. Four different models of the MacBook Air are available for purchase either from the Apple online store or a local Apple Store. Unlike the MacBook and MacBook Pro line of Apple laptops, the Air lacks a disk drive and most other connections in exchange for extreme portability and long battery life. Remember the ad for the first Air, when Steve Jobs brought a manila folder out to the keynote and to everyone’s surprise there was a personal computer inside? The new Air is even smaller, and comes in 11” and 13” models. Also new to the Air line and all of Apple’s computers is a flash storage hard drive, meaning nothing is physically spinning in the computer. This means that when you press the power button on the computer, it will be fully functional in a matter of a few seconds. Now, when accessing applications and documents the wait time for the item to load will be minimal compared to other computers on the market, even other Apple computers. Available in an 11” 64 GB model for $99, an 11” 128 GB model for $1199, a 13” 128 GB model for $1,299 and a 13” 256 GB model for $1,599, the MacBook Air offers extreme portability while maintaining the great operating system and daily features that Mac users have come to love. Jobs also introduced the refreshed versions of the iLife suite which include iPhoto, iMovie and GarageBand, each improved in its own way. Available currently for $49, the iLife suite will ramp up the functionality of your Mac computer and allow better integration with Facebook, something that most college students use and love. For those iPhone 4 and iPod Touch 4 generation users out there familiar with FaceTime, a client for the Mac has also been added (available now). Similar to Skype or iChat, the FaceTime app allows you to call friends with the iPhone or iPod Touch and talk face-to-face, just like most other video chat clients. Mac OS X Lion has been officially introduced to the world, featuring an app store similar to that of the “i” devices (available in about 90 days), a program called “Launchpad” similar to the different screens on an iPod Touch and a new view called “Mission Control” which shows exactly what is running on your Mac and groups them based on usage. Steve Jobs says Lion will be available coming in summer 2011, so be expecting a new operating system on your Mac next year. Get ready to enjoy a whole new Apple experience in the coming months. Todd Sanborn can be reached at toddalan@me.com.
University of Tampa’s WUTT has its history, but is still fighting to gain popularity around campus. UT junior Rodner Salgado says he is aware that the university has a radio station, but is not familiar with their broadcasts. “I don’t know exactly what kind of music or shows they play, but if they’re any good, hell yeah! For sure, I would love to hear my friends and other local bands on the radio.” The University Broadcast Service was founded by Roy McGillivray in 1946. The station was originally named WTUN, channel 88.9 FM. It broadcasted weekly service and public programs and sports shows. “Spartan Sports” was one of its first programs and featured nationally famous sports figures. WFLA built and equipped a studio at UT in 1951. By Christmas Day 1952, the University’s 1,000 watt WTUN (Tampa University), went on the air at 105.7 FM, broadcasting out of the second floor studios in Plant Hall. The station would change frequency in 1953 to 88.9 and remain there for many years. WTUN was the state’s most powerful educational station at the time, with over 30 different shows each week. Today, under the new name of WUTT, over twenty shows go live every week on 1080AM and cable channel 95, where students can also see a scrolling TV guidelike program schedule. Students that participate can even register to receive course credits. WUTT is completely student-run and gives anyone interested the opportunity to host a show and gain live radio experience. The programs cover a wide variety of musical tastes, “everything from hip hop, to oldies” says UT faculty advisor and adjunct professor Valerie Ingram-Hinkley. “If you’re in the class, you have to have a show, but you don’t have to be in the class. Any UT student can volunteer. They can also play whatever music they want, but like I always tell them, don’t play anything your mother wouldn’t want to hear.” WUTT hosts events and broadcasts daily on campus, Monday through Friday from 10a.m. to 10 p.m. This Veteran’s Day, WUTT will be hosting an event in the Vaughn courtyard with possible live music.
UT sophomore Ali Cloutier frequently visits the gym and pool on campus and said she would like to hear the station for herself. “I think it’d be really cool to have WUTT’s shows play on campus, as long as the music is good and they talk about interesting things, [like] updating us on stuff going on around campus.” That’s exactly what WUTT strives to do. Communications student and WUTT radio host Anthony Rodriguez says the station “promotes all club meetings and anything else that gets sent out in the global email each week.” “I have a show on Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. to noon called UT’s Underground,” Rodriguez says. “My co-host is Sheaya Dawn and our show promotes artists who haven’t been signed yet.” For any new band, air time is the goal. “You cannot hear anything we play on commercial radio — we’ve brought local artists into the studio and even UT’s own B-Neg with his hit song ‘Dance Floor.’” Music major Gordon Bonnett thinks that WUTT’s broadcasts should play on the air waves around campus. Gordon plays guitar in the band 20/20 Boulevard, which has performed on the UT campus. “It’s a big deal to local bands that they get their music heard. Of course, the music is hit-or-miss, but people should open their ears and minds to new music.”
Music-based programs are not the only shows on air. “Barry and I are starting a new show called Guy Time,” says Rodriguez. “We’re going to talk about ‘guy stuff’ and play ‘guy music.’ Yes,” he adds, “this will be a controversial show. Tune in Tuesday from noon to one. Rodriguez says he would like for all the hard work put into planning and airing these shows to be worthwhile. “Its annoying because we try and get our station played on campus, but we always get shut down. The gym says they have satellite radio. The pool’s radio is always broken when we ask. And Spartan Club says they don’t know when we are on. We give them schedules and they usually say, ‘We’ll see what we can do.’” If WUTT’s campaign to play their station on campus is successful, it’d be possible to hear the station while grabbing a snack in Spartan Club or lounging by the pool. Rodriguez says Student Government is equally as supportive of the station playing in public places on campus. “SG [said] that it ‘sounds like a good idea,’ but nothing happens. We ask them again and again, but they brush us off. SG is always trying to figure out ways to boost school spirit. To do that, they need a voice, and WUTT is that voice.” Sophie Erber can be reached at serber@ spartans.ut.edu.
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WUTT broadcasts twenty weekly shows live on 1080AM and cable channel 95. Despite dating back to 1946, many students are unaware of the station’s presence.
Tampa Theatre Screens Swedish Cinema Classics By JP BUSCHE
Arts + Entertainment Columnist
When talking about Sweden, one might think about low-priced furniture and redheaded pig-tailed girls with a pet monkey. For those interested in more than superficial associations, Tampa Theatre is offering quality Swedish cinema. From Oct. 29 until Nov. 4, downtown Tampa’s only movie theatre is screening The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets’ Nest. After The Girl Who Played With Fire and The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets’ Nest is the third and final part of Stieg Larsson’s Millenium Trilogy. Tara Schroeder, director of programming and marketing, has certain expectations for the picture’s opening. “We did really well with the first two installments, so we’re looking forward to this one,” Schroeder said. The series is based on Larsson’s novels of the same name, which were all published posthumously after his untimely death in 2004. The trilogy revolves around Lisbeth
Salander, a bisexual computer expert with a knack for profiling and a kickboxing girlfriend. “The audiences for [The Girl With the] Dragon Tattoo were really interesting because there [were] a large number of book groups that came together. We saw a bit of the same with The Girl Who Played With Fire,” Schroeder said. Cursed with a violent double agent father, the 12 year-old Salander longs to eradicate him and ultimately sets him on fire. Naturally, the Swedish government isn’t very pleased with their employee’s actions and sends young Lisbeth to a psychiatric hospital. After her release, Salander becomes a computer expert, making a living as an IT security expert. Pairing her technical skills with her desire for justice, she fights the few bad apples that prevent society from prospering. Like other writers, Larsson’s character development is based loosely on other characters. The description of Lisbeth Salander
is his version of a grown up Pippi Longstocking. The name Lisbeth originated from Larsson’s teenage years, during which he witnessed the rape of a girl by the same name. This experience would shape his lifelong opposition towards domestic violence and provide him with abundant material for his novels. Larsson’s premature death at age 50 prevented the author from witnessing his intellectual property ever being published. The three aforementioned pictures were all based upon the books that were published the three years following his death. The picture plays everyday at 7.30 p.m., with additional 1 p.m. and 4:15 p.m. screenings on Saturday. The latter show time is also valid for Sunday. Tickets cost $9 for adults and $7 for seniors, military ID holders and children age 2-12. The 148 minute long picture is shown in Swedish with English subtitles. JP Busche can be reached at jpbusche@ spartans.ut.edu.
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SoHo Tapas Bar Ceviche Impresses Crowds By MORIAH PARRISH
Arts + Entertainment Columnist
For those who are new to Florida and haven’t acquired the necessary basic Spanish vocabulary, “tapas” means “savories,” according to Google Translate. At Cevíche Tapas and Bar on South Howard, serving all things savory is their specialty. On a bustling Friday evening, the SoHo district of South Tampa has become the classier place to live it up. Limos meander up and down the street, monitoring and taking in their charges for the evening. Taxis strive to keep the stumbling intoxicated off the roads, while women in high wedges and the past summer’s latest fashions strut along the sidewalks. At the very end of this scene, just before Howard meets Bayshore, lies Cevíche. Two sprawling houses turned restaurant, the establishment sits adjacent to its tiny, valet-only parking lot. It was easier, and cost effective, to find street parking north of the place and walk a few minutes. With a line out the door, I wasn’t sure how long it would take to get a table. I
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Surrounded by a dark chocolate crust, the Crema Catalana presents a twist on the traditional creme brulée.
was surprised when the hostess grabbed a menu and quickly seated me at an open table. I was immediately greeted by Hachem, my dapper waiter for the evening, who explained the dining experience at Cevíche. “It’s going to be tapas, okay?” he said. “Small portions; so you can try a lot.” That sounded good to me. I started with the baba ganoush, a spread made of puréed eggplant, tahini, garlic and olive oil. Served with crisp crostini toast and fresh celery and carrot sticks, it was the perfect warm-up dish. For the next round, I ordered a few tapas at once, so it would be more like a meal. With the pargo a la andaluza as the “main course.” I also ordered two items from the vegetales category on the extensive menu: vegetales en cesta and vegetales a la parilla. The pargo a la andaluza arrived first, a fillet of charbroiled red snapper topped with capers and garlic and served over grilled peppers, onions and carrots. The fish was extremely good, mild and cooked to perfection. The capers added a saltiness that was the perfect compliment to the saltwater species. Piping hot and still crunchy, the veggies tasted fresh and had a hint of what seemed like cilantro. Thinking he had forgotten about the vegetables, I reminded Hachem about the other tapas. He informed me that everything came out as soon as it was done, and that they would be done soon. As it turns out, that’s just the way to do it. I had just taken the last bite of the pargo when the vegetales en cesta were placed on the table. The “potato basket” the menu had described was in fact a conglomeration of thinly sliced and fried potatoes, like potato
chips almost, full of zucchini, squash, green beans, mushrooms, peppers and covered with cheese. Served over a bed of bean sprouts, it was quite filling and I was beginning to wonder if I still had room for the vegetales a la parilla. Whether I was ready or not, arrive they did. They were probably the least imaginative thing we had ordered. Large cross-section slices of squash, eggplant, mushrooms and asparagus had been grilled and laid on top of each other and covered in extra virgin olive oil. They were tasty, and again, not overcooked, but I really could have gone without them. As I nibbled on the last tapas item and debated dessert, I gazed around, taking in the whole of the restaurant. The lights were low, each table accented by the single lit candle on its surface. The rich reds and browns comprising the mosaic print upholstery on the chairs were echoed by the ceramic tiles on the table tops and brick flooring. Behind me, a coquettish ‘20s-era pin-up girl gazed at the diners, bemused. The entire ambiance was warm and relaxing, perfect for winding down at the end of a long week. Temptation overpowering my more sane inner voice, I ordered the crema catalana for dessert. Picture perfect, it was traditional creme brulée with a twist: a hard dark chocolate shell formed a crust around the outside, as if it were a pie. With a side of fresh mixed berries and a sprig of mint, it was the pièce de résistance to a lovely evening. With the Spanish music soulfully serenading my exit, I made my way back to my car convinced that I had indeed tried a lot, and very happy to have done so. Moriah Parrish can be reached at mparrish@spartans.ut.edu.
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Despite the bustling Friday night SoHo crowds, Ceviche offers a quick and satisfying dining experience.
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Diversions Samantha Battersby/The Minaret Mixed-media sculpture by Kenda Frorup showcased at the Scarfone-Hartley Gallery’s art faculty exhibition of recent works.
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The Nuevo Cine Mexicano When: Friday, Oct. 29, 4 p.m. Where: Macdonald-Kelce Library AV#2 What: A look into the history and future of Mexican cinema Admission: Free Fall Dance Happening When: Friday Oct. 29. 8 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 30. 9 p.m. Where: Falk Theatre What: Includes student choreography. Starts in Falk Theatre and the travels Plant Hall’s veranda. Admission: Free Contemporary Jazz Workshop with Travis Curry
When: Sunday, Oct. 31. 2 p.m.. Where: Edison Building What: Two-hour workshop geared towards jazz choreography. Admission: Free Writers at the University present Shane Seely When: Monday, Nov. 1 Where: Scarfone-Hartley Gallery What: Poet Shane Seely reads from his 2009 prize-winning book. Admission: Free
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Privacy Takes Another Hit As Apple Monitors Naughty Texts By TODD SANBORN Columnist
Let’s be honest. Everyone at some time or another has gotten a scandalous text, whether it’s been PG-13 or R-rated. For the occasional time when you can’t be together in person, but you’re still in the mood to, you know, have some fun, you can “do it” via text. The problem with this, though, is that cell phones conversations don’t always stay private. Let’s get even more honest. You’ve probably been sending these so-called “sexts” since what, seventh or eighth grade? These were the years when absolutely no one was permitted to see your phone, especially your parents. Interestingly enough, though, companies are working to prevent these “PG-13” or “R-rated” texts from being sent, in order to save the minds of youths around the world. Apple last week was awarded a patent that aims to prevent dirty -minded texts from ever seeing the light of day and parents are in complete control. It works like this: parents program words onto an app that when received via text on a cell phone are immediately deleted. For instance, if “banana” was a banned word and someone sent “I want a banana nut muffin,” the entire text would never be received on the child’s phone. Parents can also set the text to be sent to themselves for further scrutiny. I foresee
this becoming extremely popular for parents around the country to use, because who wants to see their thirteen year-old daughter having sexual conversations with the boy next door? But, honestly, I feel like there needs to be limits on its usage. I remember those times in middle school when we would sit in class and use profane language through texts about the teacher or talk trash about the new kid. I feel like it sculpted who I am today, not negatively, necessarily, but still it made me, me. If parents become involved in the every motion of a child, they’ll never have the opportunity to become their own person. They’ll never experience the mistake of sending a bad text to the wrong person and then trying to cover it up with some lame excuse. They’ll never feel the smile across their face when the person they like sends them something sweet, regardless if it’s plain language or sext. It still happens and it’s something that, like braces, I feel everyone should experience. The idea of privacy in America seems to be flying out the window. While this app will probably only effect younger teenagers in the beginning, it could quite soon be affecting college students too. I, for one, know that I don’t pay my own phone bill and if my parents decided one day to start checking up on my texts, the end result probably wouldn’t be so awesome.
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Apple monitors private texts by selecting words that have sexual connotations and highlighting them. As a result parents are then also able to see the texts that you receive.
Currently, I have some 200,000 texts on my iPhone and I love being able to go back and read and reread conversations I’ve had with people over the past few months. I’m not necessarily worried about someone finding my phone and reading them, because I just don’t care enough to worry about it. What is on my phone should be my
business and what is on your phone is obviously your business. The patent filed has still not been put into use, but watch out for it in the near future. Just remember: every time you get a naughty text someone else could be reading it, that includes your parents! Todd Sanborn can be reached at toddalan@me.com.
Enrich Your Vote By Learning About The Amendments By NICOLE ROBINSON Columnist
I’m sacrificing most of my column for information on some of the Amendments that you will be voting on Tuesday. I urge you to vote and let your opinions be known. To avoid some bias, the descriptions of some of these controversial amendments have been taken from other sources. My opinion comes last because I want everyone to vote based on the facts first and weigh out the pros and cons for themselves. In the voting booth, you’re alone. All of the outside voices screaming at you to vote one way or the other are silenced. Be an educated voter and research the amendments outside of these few opinions. Check my facts and those of your politicians. Republican, democrat and rentis-too-damn-high party affiliates, make your vote count on November 2. Amendment 2: The information in this section is provided by the article “Amendment 2 Getting Mixed Reactions,” by Joe Roetz, an NBC correspondent. This amendment would provide members of the military extra tax breaks on things like property taxes. Some military veterans are in line to vote “yes,” while others aren’t so keen on it. Some people don’t believe that some veterans should get a discount, while others don’t. Explanation: “Amendment Two is what many call a chance to give active military members an additional tax break while
serving overseas. If passed, Amendment Two would allow active military, military reserves, the National Guard and the U.S. Coast Guard to cut down on property taxes based on their time served overseas. They would only qualify if their homes are already homesteaded.” For: “Veteran Kent Corey says he considers Amendment Two a thank-you. ‘I served our country back in the ‘80s. If this was going on then, I’d want a break,’ he said.” –Joe Roetz Against: “I have to pay property taxes just like they do and everyone should pay the same. I don’t see why anyone should get a discount,” said Fort Myers Beach resident Scott Camp.” –Joe Roetz Amendment 4: The information in this section is provided by a voter-guide compiled by Jolene Elberth, a recent graduate of New College. This proposed amendment would require voter approval of proposals that change local growthmanagement plans. Comprehensive plans, as they are known, are blueprints that cities and counties use to visualise what their communities will look like. These plans are those that make sure that high- rise condos, for example, don’t get put in the middle of an historic downtown district. Pros: While comprehensive growth plans allow citizens to control how much their city will grow, these growth plans are often ignored by elected officials who make (often lucrative) deals with developers to allow them to be bypassed. The amendment would require that any development that requests exemption from the growth plan will need to be voted
on by the local population. Proponents dismiss claims that this will “clog up” the ballot. Cons: Those who oppose the bill give two arguments. First, they believe that allowing the bill to pass will force local governments to hold dozens of special elections each year or clog up the regular ballot with referendums that will confuse voters. Secondly, some argue that the amendment is a challenge to the “representative democracy” system where elected officials hold the power to vote on these issues. If the amendment were to pass and the mass public were given the power to vote on these issues it would be a move toward “direct democracy.” jamelah/flickr.com. My vote: Yes. This amendment will All that matters is the vote and being informed restrict the ability of large businesses about who you choose to vote for. to buy their way around public comprehensive growth plans and should drawing district lines to favor or disfavor hopefully curtail much of Florida’s any incumbent or political party. urban sprawl. Districts would have to be compact and Amendments 5 and 6: The information utilize existing political and geographical in this section is provided by Collincenter. boundaries. In other words, natural org. Redistricting is the act of re-dividing competitiveness and fairness would be the state into new election districts. By law, required.” it happens every ten years. Vote for yourself. I think that Each time lawmakers begin the process, Amendment 5 and 6 are very important. which involves using sophisticated To me its cheating to re-align your district computing, it draws intense scrutiny from based off of what is beneficial to you. It critics who accuse incumbents of choosing also protects minorities that may risk being which voters to put in their districts to silenced due to this unfair practice. ensure re-election. A new effort is under But that’s all I’m willing to disclose. way in Florida to change that. Your vote is your own and you should form These amendments would establish your own opinions rather than follow any fairness standards for use in creating commentator or outspoken friends. legislative and congressional district Own your vote on November 2. boundaries. While protecting minority Nicole Robinson can be reached at voting rights, the standards would prohibit nrobinson@spartans.ut.edu
Editorial: Treats Without Tricks Halloween is the time of year many people look forward to, but it’s also the time when mischievous acts are rampant. It’s not all about the tricks. It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement behind Halloween, but there is a huge focus on attire. Every year, costumes are either worn to create fear, look cool or just show a lot of flesh. Women are heavily targeted for wearing costumes that leave very little to the imagination. Somehow bunny ears, lingerie and a furry tail constitute enough for one to be classified as a bunny rabbit. For men, Halloween is an appropriate time to dress up as vampires, cartoon characters or even drag queens. Do these repeating trends say anything about our society and the gender roles we create? Costume companies are producing tons of outfits each year. A clear distinction lies between the appearance of a man in comparison to a woman.
If you ever bothered to shop for an outfit yourself, you may know what I’m talking about. It’s hard nowadays for a woman to find a costume that doesn’t show her butt cheeks or boobs instead of something more conservative and still classy and fun. More treats without the Tricks Halloween is a time many take for granted. At any other time of year, people would never ask for candy from a stranger. On Oct. 31, people go door-to-door asking for candy, but there are some things trick or treat-ers should look out for. Some of the cautionary protocols to take when going out generally include never accepting candy that is not wrapped or sealed, going in to a stranger’s house or going out alone. Regardless of your plans on Halloween, the important thing to stress is to stay safe and don’t go out alone. 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.
Tips For Survival; Live For Today and Be Optimistic By NARISA IMPRASERT Columnist
Shooting stars are too rare for my liking. Tampa’s city lights often force the stars into hiding, so I find myself wishing upon street lamps shaped like the hearts of stars. This year in particular has been my worst year to date. I think it all started with the earthquake in Haiti. It was sort of like the foreshadowing to 353 more days of misery to come. But there is one thing that kept me from ultimate submersion into depression, and that little thing is called optimism. Through a series of smiles and hugs came genuine happiness. I may seem like a delusional love sap, but I still manage to smile at strangers. Slowly but surely, I’ve begun to acknowledge the silver lining in life and recognize the cliché glasses of milk as half full instead of half empty. This way of life has yet to let me down. Just four little words work for me: live in the present. It sounds simple, but it is the foundation for my sanity. My good friend introduced me to this concept freshman year. While we rhapsodized in Plant Park over life’s many complications and enjoyed “Love It” portions of Coldstone ice-cream, she simply turned to me and said, “Live in the present. It’s the only way to survive.” Now, years later, I can honestly say that I’m content with life. I have this little Moleskine journal/planner that allows me to plan for weeks in advance. On the left pages lies my daily schedule and lists of obligations. And on the right is a blank page open to my interpretations. I write poetry or sketch when inspired. But beyond the obsessive organization in my planner is my “live in the present” mentality. With this, I am able to put down my leather-lined calendar and focus on living one day at a time. If I try to balance
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everything and place too much emphasis on the future (21 credits, eight organizations and RA responsibilities), I just might lose my sanity. It is, however, easy to become bitter nowadays. The economy sank, natural disasters became the norm and love transformed into a seemingly hopeless cause; depression started to take over humanity. At first I tried to adopt the “fake it ‘til you make it” lifestyle. I thought I could find true happiness through a series of fake smiles, but that quickly drained me emotionally. I am not opposed to thinking about life in the big picture; it is necessary to acknowledge reality. I just prefer focusing on the day-to-day aspects by “living in the now.” There are two main ingredients to living in the present: 1. Adopt optimism as a way of life. 2. Go with the flow. This concept of living in the now isn’t as hard or easy as it seems. It takes practice. You must let go of constant stresses and take on life as it comes. It’s neither the failure to acknowledge nor ignorance about life, but merely the act of taking a series of small steps in the desired direction. It’s breaking down the big picture and tackling each difficult piece one-by-one. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs (a psychological theory of human motivation) is as straight-forward as one can get. Human survival details the obvious physiological needs, but self-actualization is the ideal state of mind. Being at ease with yourself and truly happy is step one to the seemingly endless trail called living. It took years to come to understand myself, but I’m at that point in my life now where I know what I want, where I want to be and who I want to be with. Now I’m just concerned with following through. It might be a troubling task, but today is important; today is my life. Narisa Imprasert can be reached at nimprasert@spartans.ut.edu.
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VSO Historian Tackles Imbalanced Opinions in Front Page “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” Article Editor, I’m writing in regards to your frontpage story referencing the debate about the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy. I am having a hard time understanding why you only asked non-veteran students their opinion on the matter? This seems to be a trend in journalism when dealing with this topic. Everyone has an opinion on the matter, but you never hear from the troops who will be dealing with it first hand. The article by Trinity Morgan, while it was very well written, failed to reach out to any veteran or ROTC student at the school to get a fair and balanced view of the subject. Anyone reading this article could be inclined to believe that the students here at UT must be against the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy. This may be true, but there are also dissenting views and I believe those views should have been sought out as well. America is so polarized by this issue that they fail to take a step back and ask those who would be affected by the repeal how they feel about it. That’s right- why not ask the troops how they feel?
Ask a veteran, ROTC student, anyone who may actually have some first-hand knowledge or an educated opinion on what a sudden repeal would mean for the military. It would only be their opinion, but I would value it more than some random student walking around campus. Furthermore, thanks for placing the “DADT” article next to the first article ever written mentioning the Student Veterans Organization. We are proud to be on page 5 next to the trailing half a front page story. Finally, it was a well written article but it lacks balanced content. The Student Veterans Organization is here if you need any intelligent opinions or statements when it comes to the military. We have members from every branch of service who have given up years of their lives for the opportunities we are given at this school. We would be glad to answer any questions. Respectfully Submitted: Cpl. Eddie Hoffmann USMC, Retired. VSO Historian
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Avoid Carpal Tunnel by Modernizing Phone Sex to Spice Up Your Long Distance Relationship Dear Eric, I’m in a very loving relationship with a girl who lives in England. It’s been over a month since I’ve seen her and I’m starting to go through some major withdrawals from sex. We talked a little bit about the idea of phone sex, but I’m pretty new to it and have some trouble getting into it. I love her so much and I just want to make her happy. Any tips? How can I give her what she needs from across the Atlantic? Sincerely, Distant Dear Distant, You must be running up quite the phone bill. I hope you both have international phones. If you want to save some cash, try the modern version of phone sex, an Internet video call. Many online video chat programs are available on the Internet that
let you make free video calls. As long as you both have a webcam you can tease each other from across the pond. If you trust her, and are comfortable with the fact that she may show her friends, you can surprise her with the occasional “sext.” Send her a hot text message before your video call, and she will know you are excited about your virtual date. You may even get a sexy picture back, which will make whatever you are doing much more exciting. I know nothing is the same as actually having her there with you, but in the mean time you will just have to make do with some dirty talk and webcam action. Have Questions? Send your sex, love and relationship questions to Eric Zorn at ezornUT@gmail.com. Make sure your subject box contains the word, “UTampa.”
COMMENTARY 18 OCTOBER 29 2010 | THE MINARET Facebook Lovers Are Third Party Destroyers of Relationships
By DOMINIQUE C. BARCHUS Love and Sex Columnist
You log into Facebook and you see the words, “_____ has gone from being in a relationship to single.” You read through the comments to try and find out why. They range in sentiment from “About time. Let‘s party!,” to “Aw. I‘m so sorry =(,” and let’s not forget the “WTF happened?! You need to fix that. You guys are made to be together.” These comments rarely seem to get a response. Then you slowly start to see the statuses from both parties saying things to either show how upset they are or how indifferent they are to the breakup and how ready they are to move on. Or they may not even acknowledge the break up at all. But all the feedback people have left has already affected you and made you start wondering why the couple broke up. Thus, the Facebook creeping begins. At first, nothing really seems to jump out at you from the former-couple’s recent statuses or comments. You notice a re-occurrence of a certain girl or guy leaving comments on their pages, “liking” statuses and commenting on photos, but it doesn’t seem like a big deal because the dates indicate that the comments were all made after the couple broke up. But when you look a little deeper, you
notice that this person was actually there before, in a very subtle way. This person was commenting on pictures, saying things like “very cute<3,” but these comments have escalated to things like “This picture is so sexy. We should chill sometime *wink*.” The “Hey, thanks for the add. Don’t be a stranger! =)”, pre-breakup comment has turned into the post break-up “Hey, where have you been? Forgot about me already? =(.” It’s all too clear that the person is pushing the boundaries of this friendship and trying to pursue a relationship now that their love interest is single. When you look at the other person that was involved in this relationship, you find that they are posting statuses directed to the former boyfriend or girlfriend, like “Now that you‘re single, you can go right ahead and be with him [or her]. I don’t care,” (even though you know they definitely do care). That’s when it dawns on you that this “Facebook lover” may have had something to do with this break-up, especially when you see that the ex is now dating the “lover.” I’ve noticed that a lot of breakups often arise when males and females begin to like someone in the relationship without respect for the fact that they are unavailable. These people will do whatever they have to do in order to cause the couple to break up. Other influences can be family or distance issues and even the media, if one or both of the people are objects of the public eye. Intimate relationships usually involve two people; those should be the only two
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There always seems to be an extra lover who often causes problems in the relationship already formed between two people. Don’t let them break the bond you have with your partner.
who matter. People are always going to have their opinions, but it’s up to the people involved to decide whether or not they want to listen. No one really knows the inner-workings of a relationship better than the people who are in it. There will always be outside forces that will have an impact on a relationship, but it’s up to the couple to overcome these trials and maintain the will power not to give in to pressure if they want to be together. Don’t get me wrong. It isn’t always outside forces that can mess up a relationship; the people within the relationship can ultimately be the ones who are not doing the things that they should. At that point, you can expect other people to share their opinions on whether
or not the relationship should end. It’s okay to listen to what others have to say, but at the same time the decision should ultimately be made based upon what the two people involved think. To recap: be aware of outside forces and don’t let them ruin a good relationship and be smart about what you want people to know and what you don’t want them to know (i.e. putting your life story on Facebook may cause people to creep and ask questions). No one knows your relationship better than you; don’t let others influence your thoughts. In your heart, you know what’s right. Good luck loving! Dominique C. Barchus can be reached at dominique.barchus@spartans.ut.edu.
How Not to Stomp on His Heart After Breaking It (A Guide)
By RICHARD SOLOMON Columnist
In sixth grade, my class went on a fiveday field trip to some environment camp where we learned things about nature or something. Eleven year-old me saw a pretty blond girl from another school and did something that I had never yet done: I asked her to be my girlfriend. She didn’t even look at me. She just said, “No,” and kept examining her fingernails. In some ways, that was my first rejection. At the time, I was embarrassed and hurt. However, now I appreciate that this girl was more honest and direct than many of the other females I would ask out later in life. Ladies, if you find yourself in a unique position where a guy is asking you on a date, for your phone number or perhaps to return to his room to view his Gundam Wing action figure collection, then read my etiquette guide on how to kindly turn him away. Do not give him your number out of pity or because you feel bad saying “no.” I cannot stress this advice enough. When a guy asks you on a date and you say “yes,” it usually implies that you are interested. Saying “yes” because you don’t know how to say “no”’ will only give you a bigger headache later when he brings up how he loves Two and a Half Men and you realize you’re dating a loser. If you say “yes,” you’re sending him encouraging signals. It’s admirable that you feel bad for poor Josh because no one likes
him, his hair looks stupid and you want to help his self-esteem, but by encouraging his terrible attempts at flirtation, you’re setting him up for a bigger hurt later on. It’s better to be kind and just tell stupid Josh that he is stupid. Be direct. If you want to turn down your Casanova in a kind way, try making up something innocuous like, “Sorry, I don’t give my number out,” or, “Actually I’m not looking to date anyone right now. Sorry” or, “Well Saturday is no good. That’s the day they get rid of little Ben and I’m finally 100 percent Betty!” These are all acceptable responses. Do not give a fake number. This is just cruel. Unless he’s some awkward loner who keeps asking you day after day and you think he smells your hair whenever your back is turned, do not give him a fake number. If however, he does those things, then you are free to use a rejection hot-line number instead of your own. When you agree to give someone your number, they get excited. “Hurray!” they say, believing they now hold the key to the Holy Grail. And why shouldn’t they? With those seven digits they are unstoppable, a paragon of man, a modern-day Hercules, only with a less-cool name. Then, after the obligatory two day wait (because they don’t want to look desperate even though they secretly are), they go to call you and what happens? It’s a fake number and instead of Hercules they feel like the Hunchback of Notre Dame: ugly and unloved. Which they are. Be honest. If you lie and say you’re not looking to date anyone, then a day later give your number out to that awesome guy who writes those funny articles that everyone loves, Suitor Number One might notice.
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Rejecting a guy always has to be done with some kindness and tact, if you’re going to throw his heart away at least do it honestly. Don’t fabricate lies to spare his pride, it hurts more that way.
Then you are not only a liar, but a b****. This is bad. If you say you’re going out of town and that’s why you have to miss that first date to the Farmer’s Market, followed by meeting his parents and then he sees you still in town on Market day, you will be that evil heartless b****. And you’ll never meet his parents. Lying is okay if you want to escape an awkward rejection, but don’t be caught in your lies and don’t do anything extravagant. As a guy, I’d rather hear you don’t want to date anybody than hear that you have just now decided to leave college and
volunteer at an orphanage. This lie will fall apart the next time we have class together. Turn it around. Don’t know how to turn the guy down? Don’t know if you’re interested? Tell the guy you’re not sure, but instead of giving your number make him give you his. Then you can either throw it away, give it to a friend, copy the number down in a bathroom stall or call it and give the fool a chance. And, for anyone wondering, here is a good way to say “yes” when someone asks you out: “Yes.” Richard Solomon can be reached at richard.solomon@spartans.ut.edu.
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Israel-Palestine Conflict; A War Without A Resolution By REEMA SENGUPTA Commentary Contributor
With the repeated failure of peace negotiations between Israel and Palestine, and despite involvement of the entire international community, one only has road blocks to remember, and no solutions. For 62 years, the world has witnessed the Middle East in crisis. The Gaza Strip and the West Bank, a total of only 2,410 sqare miles of land, have been the sites of war and terror. The entire conflict revolves around a struggle for identity on the part of both Israel and Palestine. The most recent peace efforts began in early September. The issue at these talks was the construction of Jewish settlements on the West Bank. However, with the expiration of the moratorium on construction in the middle of the peace talks, the negotiations are back to square one. Melissa Jihu is a 20 year-old senior and a public health major. She is of Palestinian origin, but grew up in Haiti. Last summer she went to the West Bank to visit her family. Speaking about travelling between Israel and Palestine, Jihu explained that clearing the checkpoints is a painful ordeal. A special permit is needed to enter Israeli territory, which her grandmother doesn’t have. “I was frustrated because my grandmother couldn’t come with me. When I showed her the pictures I had taken in Nazareth, she pointed out the place [where] she lived and used to play; she felt sad about how things had changed.” Jihu also volunteered at a UN refugee
camp for Palestinian refugees in Dheiche and attended an international conference about the conflict. “I left all my paperwork in Palestine because I was afraid I would be checked. I also changed the name of the folder on my laptop to ‘My little brother’ so [Israeli security forces wouldn’t] delete the pictures I took in Palestine. I was treated like a terrorist because I was a young woman travelling alone,” Jihu said. When asked about whether she felt a solution was possible, Jihu said, “Yes and No. Yes, if both sides change their perspectives and learn how to forgive. No, because there is a lack of awareness. However, Israelis and Palestinians have lived together [before]; this can happen again.” Two weeks ago, the Israeli government backed a bill that proposed an extension of the moratorium, provided Palestine recognizes Israel as a Jewish state. Palestinian authorities denied the proposal and demanded a permanent freeze on the settlements. All the proposed solutions have yet to pinpoint a practical resolution for the conflict. In the meanwhile, Palestinian militants continue engaging in extensive acts of global terrorism. Since all this bloodshed is supposed to be in favor of Palestine being recognized as a sovereign state, given the hypothetical stance that Palestine is granted its demand, what would follow? Palestine, with its current territorial delineations, would be a state within another nation-state. How can anyone guarantee a state as small as Palestine, future security? Will sovereign Palestine end up being just a puppet controlled by a big Western power? Also, the state of Palestine would be
Deception Is Useful But Does It Go Against The Standards of Truth We Set?
By CAMILLA CHEBET
Columnist
Deception, once considered intolerable and wrong, is now viewed as a justification for our foibles and the spreading of misinformation. It has attained universal popularity among media houses, researchers, scientists, advertisers and a myriad of other professions. The concept has even spread to businesses and academic institutions and has achieved overwhelming popularity in the entertainment industry. Blatant dishonesty is often concealed behind more delicate names such as half-truths, camouflage and trickery, but still manifests itself in the form of lies, ambiguity, misinformation, exaggeration and understatement. With the emergence of our present generation, deception has earned a reputation for being an “exciting” source of entertainment and drama. Many viewers have witnessed the new shows flooding the television networks with story lines devoted to exploring the uncovering of deception. The Maury show, where cheaters are revealed in all their treachery, is an especially famous example. These television shows continue to flourish and spark reliably high viewer ratings. Who can we thank for the skyrocketing success of dishonest television? We are all to blame. You, me, and every other viewer who jeers, laughs or screams at the victims in these TV shows is contributing to the epidemic of foolishness. Collectively, we need to open our eyes and recognize the deception inherent in our everyday lives.
What, you might ask, is the problem with deception? Everything. People rely on the honesty of others to manage their everyday lives and generally expect to be told the truth. Yet, when roles are reversed, people are quick to utilize deception in achieving their selfish aims and avoiding confrontation. If we expected people to lie to us, and if they expected us to lie to them, then deception would not be wrong. It would be the standard, thus it wouldn’t be useful. However, since people expect us to tell the truth and we expect them to tell it back, deception becomes wrong. Yet, (in a twisted way) it is a useful method for us to find out the truth about someone or something. The main reason deception still continues to prosper and weave its way in every part of our lives on a regular basis is because it is useful. We all know that no one is 100 percent truthful. Every one practices deception in various forms on a daily basis. Rejection, failure and disapproval from others are not results we wish to embrace, so we use half-truths here and there when asked for our honest opinion and deception gets a warm, spacious area on which to grow and set deep into its roots. Since people are already aware of this bias or tendency to lie, they have used it in the same manner that doctors use bacteria to fight bacteria; they use deception to get truth. How ironic! Deception will continue to exist in our society and lives in general. Because it is useful, it is a necessary evil. The challenge therefore is, can we depart from our natural tendency to lie or deceive and just tell the truth? But, furthermore, can we do it consistently? Camilla Chebet can be reached at cchebet@spartans.ut.edu
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The conflict between Israel and Palestine has raged on for 62 years without a resolution. However Jihu hopes that Israel-Palestine wall will fall just as the Berlin Wall did before it.
territorially split into two parts, with both parts representing the two extremes of Israel. The feasibility of government with such geographical dispersion would be a fundamental issue Palestine would need to sort out. Similar circumstances were seen in the Pakistan-Bangladesh conflict. The conflict led to the Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971, resolved only when Bangladesh attained freedom from Pakistan. Will we be seeing another war for the division of the Palestinian state? An important factor in this discussion is the consideration that the West Bank and Gaza Strip are under the control of the Fatah and Hamas respectively. These political groups are hostile towards each other. How will a newly found state be able to deal with this division of power?
With over 4 million Palestinian refugees, how will the state of Palestine accommodate them all? In light of the global terrorist activities by Palestinian militants, how can the world trust that Palestine wouldn’t try to blackmail its way out of situations with the use of terror again? How can anyone promise the complete dissolution of these terrorist groups? Considering the strong anti-Israeli propaganda Palestinian children are bombarded with, what assurance is there of any peace between the neighbouring states as the next generation gains control? As pessimistic as it sounds, the world needs to face the fact that if there were a feasible solution to be reached, it would have been reached already. Reema Sengupta can be reached at reeema.sengupta@spartans.ut.edu.
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Sophomore Spartan Quietly Plays Key Role on Team
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Danielle Selkridge was impressive in 2010 as she was named to the SSC All-Freshman team. By JOHN HILSENROTH Sports Writer
A sophomore at the University of Tampa, Danielle Selkridge is improving every day as a volleyball player. When asked how to describe Selkridge in one word, UT Volleyball Head Coach Chris Catanach replied, “potential.” “She is gifted with all sorts of athletic ability,” he Catanach. Unlike most volleyball players, Selkridge began playing at an early age. “I was eleven when my mom asked me if I’d be interested in playing volleyball, since my dad knew someone who was
teaching kids how to play. I never thought it would have such a great influence on my life,” she said. Standing at a towering 6 feet 2 inches tall, Selkridge is a presence that is easily identified. “We always have her run out first, just to intimidate the other team. Don’t let her tall and physical frame fool you, though. She is one of the quietest, most laid back people I know,” said senior Meghan Sherman. “She has definitely come a long way since last year. She really came out of her shell when we went to Europe last year as a team.” As a freshman for UT, Selkridge led the nation with a .444 hitting percentage
en route to being named to the SSC-All Freshman Team and NCAA South Regional all-tournament team. In her sophomore campaign, through 22 games, Selkridge has started in 15. She has totaled 149 kills and averages .81 blocks per set, second best on the team. Inmid October, she was named the Division II National Player of the Week, the first Spartan volleyball player to win the honor in seven years. Selkridge has not taken the role as a vocal leader yet, but Coach Catanach said that is quite alright. “She hardly says a word, but she will get more vocal as she grows,” Catanach stated. “The more experience and confidence she gains will lead to her transition into more of a vocal leader. That is a job for upperclassmen anyways.” Sherman too has faith that Selkridge will be able to accept more of a vocal role as time goes on. “How you come in as a freshman is nothing like how you will walk out after senior year,” said Sherman. “Danielle has already come a long way, but when she figures out how to balance her raw talent with her intimidation and mental toughness, it’s going to be unreal.” Selkridge is extremely grateful for the opportunity to play volleyball in college, especially here in America. “I feel privileged to be a Spartan and I thank God for opening the pathways that allowed me to become one. Especially since I came from an island, Tortola, where volleyball isn’t that prominent,” said Selkridge. “I’m still surprised at the level I have been able to reach as I was very raw
All-SSC Runner Rehabs Leg Injury In-Season Jess Butler Faces Her Second Collegiate Injury
By MICHAEL PAONESSA Sports Writer
To describe junior Spartan runner Jess Butler, one word comes to mind — fighter. With Butler’s impressive track and cross country resume, injuries have also played a role in her days at the University of Tampa. A week after her first cross country race, Butler sustained a hip injury that ended up sidelining her for the rest of her cross country and track season. Unsure of the injury, her first semester rehab was full of question marks. She tried therapy on the elliptical machine and with pool runs, but no method seemed to help. As doctors became more aware of the injury, Butler underwent surgery in Dec. 2008. As Butler recovered from surgery, the following summer consisted of slowly getting back into running. “I started on the treadmill for 30 minutes a day, leading to jogging five minutes three times a day and ending with running high mileage a week to rebuild the strength in my leg,” Butler said. While the injury effectively ended her freshman year running seasons, her sophomore campaign was nothing but impressive. Butler received All-SSC, All-South Region and SSC tournament honors. Along with her conference achievements, she earned a third place finish at pre-nationals and placed 49th of 184 at the NCAA Championships. With a phenomenal sophomore cross country season, her track record was also stellar. Butler received All-American
honors at the 2010 NCAA Division II Track and Field Championships. Just as impressive as her performance, she was also named an All-Academic performer for 2010. The All-American honor was a humbling experience for Butler. “I was just in awe. Excitement took over my body because I knew all my hard work paid off,” she said. Just when it seemed that Butler was fully recovered from her past injury, another problem arose this season. Butler has now been sidelined with a high leg pull. The injury has caused frustration for her. “It is definitely hard to be experiencing this again. I worked so hard over the summer and put in more miles than I ever had in my life,” Butler stated.
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Junior Jess Butler and Coach Jarrett Slaven after winning the 2009 NCAA South Regional
Butler has not raced for the Spartans this season, but she has received great support from her teammates and coaches. “We need her personality and skills on the team. She’s an extremely smart and hard working runner, and we would love to have her back as soon as we can,” said sophomore cross country runner Kaia Hampton. Butler believes that Coach Jarrett Slaven has been very supportive of her injury and really cares about her and the rehab process. For Coach Slaven, there is nothing negative to say about Butler and how she has been working hard to recover. “She seems to accept the injury, but works very hard to rehab her leg. She is a fierce competitor and one of our hardest training runners,” Coach Slaven said. Slaven and Butler both expect that she will return for the 2011 track season, although she will take one step at a time. Similar to her freshman year injury, rehab has consisted of the same practices. “I will wake up the same time everyone else will to go to practice, but I will head to the pool and do pool runs with one of our coaches. After that I use the elliptical at night for more exercise,” stated Butler. As Butler continues to give the Spartans an uplifting attitude, the competition will also have to be prepared for her aggressive and talented running style. With a healthy Butler running for the Spartans, expectations stay the same. “When I am fully recovered, I will race like I usually do and go for the same goals. I’m excited,” stated Butler. Michael Paonessa can be reached at mpaonessa@spartans.ut.edu.
my red-shirt freshman year and have my coaches especially to thank for the level I have now attained.” There is no question that although the team has a dominant record of 19-3 this season, they have not played to their highest potential for most, if not all of the season thus far. “We have had the challenge this season of everyone not being in sync for every game. The team has a lot of heart and I feel that the season is going to continue to go well,” said Selkridge. Selkridge has personally stepped up her game a lot from last year. “Last year Danielle was hit or miss; this year her kills per game have increased, she is a consistent offensive threat, and her ability to block shots changes the way teams play against us,” said Catanach. Although she is laid back, Selkridge is self-motivated and “doesn’t require maintenance,” said Catanach. “She’s one of the hardest workers on the team and never complains,” he said. Selkridge plans on finishing up her degree at UT and winning a national championship or two. After graduate school, Selkridge desires to work in whatever career path she decides on, and eventually move back to her native island. She is currently an undeclared major. “Ultimately, I would like to move back home,” Selkridge said. “I love my island, and my family is very important to me and I would like to bring back whatever knowledge I have gained abroad to help my country.” John Hilsenroth can be reached at jhilsenroth@spartans.ut.edu.
OCTOBER/ NOVEMBER SPORTS SCHEDULE
Friday, Oct. 29 All Sports Idle
Saturday, Oct. 30 Rowing at Stetson Head Race Swimming Savannah College of Art & Design 11 a.m. M. Soccer Rollins 7 p.m. Volleyball at Florida Southern 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 2 M. Soccer SSC Quarterfinals W. Soccer SSC Quarterfinals Volleyball Nova Southeastern 7 p.m.
SPORTS 22 OCTOBER 29 2010 | THE MINARET Former Spartan Battles Through Challenges, Nears Pro Contract [From Back, Thompson] where Thompson improved to first string. Thompson was named vice captain and the No. 1 goalkeeper in his country while playing on the U-20 and U-23 national teams. Among other coaches, the UT’s men’s head soccer coach Adrian Bush contacted Thompson. They scheduled a visit to UT and from the minute Thompson got off the plane, he knew it was the right place for him. He loved every aspect of UT.
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Former UT men’s goalie Ryan Thompson
Thompson said that Bush is his mentor, idol and big brother. He truly admires Bush and called him his angel for pulling Thompson out of Jamaica and giving him such an amazing opportunity. With the scholarship to UT, Thompson was able to become the first member of his family to graduate from college. Thompson was named a captain in his freshman year and remained a captain for the rest of his time at UT. The only other University of Tampa player to do that was Adrian Bush.
Preseason of his freshman year, Thompson hit a bump on the road to his dreams. UT faced the University of South Florida in a preseason match that would prove to be the cause of Thompson’s first collegiate injury. During the game, Thompson broke his toe, making him unhealthy for the rest of the season. The problems didn’t stop there. During his sophomore year, the NCAA had trouble clearing Thompson to play because of a controversy in which the NCAA believed he had played professionally in Jamaica. Thompson thought that he may have to go back home and that he had lost his chance at his dreams. Regardless of the heartbreaking news, he went to practice every day. With the help of Bush, Thompson presented a case to the NCAA to regain eligibility. The NCAA gave Thompson an ultimatum; he could either play the rest of the season and give up his senior year, or sit out the season and play as a senior. Thompson chose to finish out the rest of the season and give up his senior year to help the team he loved and had been with from the beginning. That year, Tampa ended its season with a shootout loss in the NCAA Regional Finals. The following year, Thompson took a different approach. He felt as if he needed to renew himself and change things up. He decided to wear a skin-tight jersey with the uncommon number of 99. Thompson dedicated his entire summer to train for the season, sacrificing a visit home to see his family. Tampa’s team successfully pushed their way through the season, ending up in the NCAA Final Four. The team lost in the semifinals, and Thompson was
drained mentally. When he went home for Christmas he barely ate and did not touch a soccer ball for nearly two months. Back in Tampa, Thompson pleaded and won yet another case; this one was in order to regain eligibility for his senior year, which he had previously given up. After receiving eligibility, he knew that his senior year was his last chance to win a collegiate national title. His senior year, UT made it as far as the NCAA National Semifinals, losing to Lees-McRae University in the cold and frigid North Carolina weather. Thompson concluded his career at UT as a first-team All-American and twotime SSC Defensive Player of the Year. He also received SSC Defensive Player of the Week on multiple occasions, including three different times just in 2008. After college, when things did not work out with Major League Soccer (MLS), Thompson headed to a United Soccer League (USL) combine. Thompson suffered a concussion on the first day of practice with USL, causing his name to quickly go unnoticed and his chances of playing professionally to decrease. After so much trouble trying to go pro in America, Thompson decided to take a few steps back and join a club team to further his skills of the game. He traveled to Maine to join a Professional Development League (PDL) team. Both the fans and the coaches in Maine were impressed with his abilities. When his PDL head coach Paul Baber knew that Thompson was ready, he made a call to Ireland. He spoke to the head coach of the Shamrock Rovers, an Irish Premier League club. Baber put his reputation and credibility on the line for a player he’d
known for just a few weeks, a gamble that proved to be the right one. In the cold weather of Ireland, Thompson received an incredibly warm welcome from the players and the coaches. After two weeks, head coach of the Rovers decided to extend Thompson’s stay for another two weeks. Thompson got called into the office at the end of the four week period. He explained that the Shamrock Rovers wanted him on their team and would do what they could to get him on the roster. The potential contract with the Rovers should be finalized in December after the team works out the numbers and a living situation for Thompson. Thompson is looking forward to this new opportunity in Ireland, although it is very different from his home country. He said that he can feel the brotherhood of the Rovers and is amazed at the passion of the spectators. He is also glad that he can help his family survive back in Jamaica on a much greater scale. The young, inexperienced goalkeeper from the projects of Jamaica that was once Ryan Thompson, is now a professional soccer player playing in the heart of Ireland. All of the obstacles that Thompson had to climb and the tears he has shed have now finally been justified. When asked what Thompson’s next endeavor will be since his goal of competing professionally seems to be falling in place, Thompson responded with a hefty ambition. “World Cup 2014. I want to be there. I will do everything in my power to be there.” Maya Todd can be reached at mtodd@ spartans.ut.edu.
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Three Candidates Remain for the 2010 N.L. Cy Young
By JOE BEAUDOIN Sports Writer
The race for the Cy Young Award in the National League has not been as close as the American League this year, but there is still no decisive winner. The top candidates have continuously changed throughout the season. At the start of the year, I had no doubt that Ubaldo Jimenez was the sure-shot winner in the N.L. He struggled down the stretch, though, and allowed for other candidates to come about. Therefore, the top three candidates in the N.L. are Roy Halladay, Adam Wainwright and Jimenez. As previously mentioned, Jimenez struggled late in the season, and those struggles are the reasons why I would put him third on this list. Through the first two months of the season, he had a 10-1 record with a 0.78 ERA. If he could have kept his ERA under one, he would have been only the second player ever to do so, and the first since 1880. I knew that it would be nearly impossible for him to maintain those impressive statistics, and in June and July, he had a 4.41 and 6.04 ERA. respectively. He still went into August with a 16-2 record, and it looked as if he still had a shot at winning the Cy Young. He then finished out the season going 3-6, and in my eyes,
ruined his chances of being named the National League’s best pitcher in 2010. As with the A.L., I am left with two deserving candidates, Halladay and Wainwright. Both of their numbers are very similar, making it very difficult to choose between the two pitchers. Both started a total of 33 games this season. Halladay had a record of 21-10 and pitched 20.1 more innings than Wainwright. The difference in innings pitched became a flaw in Wainwright’s chances at winning the Cy Young. Wainwright had a record of 20-11 and his 2.42 ERA led Halladay’s 2.44. Halladay had six more strikeouts than Wainwright’s 213, and he also threw nine complete games, one of them being a perfect game against the Marlins. Wainwright threw four less complete games. Wainwright lost a total of 11 games this season, which is respectable considering he played for a sub-par Cardinals team. Halladay had 10 losses, which seems a high total because of how good the Phillies were this season. Even though Wainwright played on a worse team in 2010, his ball club produced almost one more run per game in his starts than in Halladay’s, who received an average run support of 5.24. Halladay had a .245 batting average against, which is much higher than Wainwright’s 2.24. Halladay also gave up 24 homeruns, the second highest amount of in his 13 season
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Cardinals’ pitcher Adam Wainwright posted impressive statistics during his 2010 campaign, but his disappointing late season performance may keep him from winning the N.L. Cy Young Award.
career as well as the most he has allowed since 2003. Wainwright only gave up 13 homeruns this season. Although that hurts Halladay’s stats, I have to pick him as the winner because Wainwright did not perform in the last two months of the season. He had a combined record of 1-5 in his last three starts of August and the first three of September, with a 5.40 ERA. This is important because the Cardinals still had a chance of making the playoffs at that time. In addition, one of the those losses was
against the Reds, the team who beat them out for a playoff spot. Halladay won big games, leading his team to the playoffs, something Wainwright could not do. He also threw a no hitter in the first playoff start of his career. That is the last deciding factor why I would choose Roy Halladay as the 2010 N.L. Cy Young winner. For A.L. Cy Young predictions, visit minaretblog.com. Joe Beaudoin can be reached at jbeaudoin@spartans.ut.edu.
NFL Breakdown: Predicting the Top 5 Games of Week 8 By JOE BEAUDOIN Sports Writer
Houston, 4-2, will play Indianapolis, 4-2, on Monday night. It will be difficult for the Colts to stop the Texans’ running attack. In their first meeting, Indianapolis allowed Arian Foster to rush for 231 yards and three scores. Peyton Manning lost one of his prime targets, Dallas Clark, for the season, but still has Austin Collie and his favorite receiver, Reggie Wayne, who has averaged 13.4 yards per reception in 2010. Houston is ranked 31st in passing yards allowed, and you can expect Manning to exploit their secondary. Winner: Indianapolis Pittsburgh, 5-1, will travel to New Orleans, 4-3. Pittsburgh has looked much better with Ben Roethlisberger playing. Roethlisberger has led his team to two wins while throwing for 559 yards and five touchdowns with only one interception. Drew Brees has thrown 10 interceptions thus far, and had only thrown 11 all last year. They have struggled without Reggie Bush and Pierre Thomas, averaging 98.3 yards rushing per game. This stat will not improve considering they are facing the best run-stopping defense in the NFL on Sunday. Winner: Steelers The 5-1 New England Patriots will host Randy Moss and the 2-4 Minnesota Vikings. The Patriots have a new identity without Moss and it will be interesting to see how fans welcome him back. Their offense is ranked first in points
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scored and their defense, which has struggled at times, has forced 10 turnovers while compiling nine sacks in their last four games. Brett Favre has struggled, as well as the Viking defense, sacking opposing quarterbacks only six times this season. Moss and Percy Harvin may be able to exploit New England’s defensive weaknesses, but if the Patriots can stay balanced on offense, they will get the victory. Winner: Patriots The Packers, 4-3, will travel to New York to take on the 5-1 Jets. Green Bay has struggled to establish a rushing attack after losing Ryan Grant for the season. These struggles will continue considering they are facing the fourth ranked rushing defense. The Jets will be coming off of their bye week and will come out of the gates rejuvenated. You can expect LaDainian Tomlinson and the second ranked rushing offense to thrive against Green Bay’s front seven, which has allowed 112.3 rushing yards per game. Winner: Jets Chris Johnson and the 5-2 Titans will face the Chargers, 2-4. The Titans found a new star in Kenny Britt, who had 225 yards and three touchdowns in only two and a half quarters last week. However, the Titans may have problems against the Chargers’ sixth ranked rushing defense. If the Chargers can cut down on mental errors, they can win. Winner: Chargers Joe Beaudoin can be reached at jbeaudoin@spartans.ut.edu.
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Week 8: “We’re the Best Team in the NFC. Yeah, I said it.” -Raheem Morris Standings
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The Heat play host to the Magic for their first matchup of the 2010 season. The two teams, both expected to be NBA Finals contenders, will battle it out in Miami on Oct. 29 at 8 p.m.
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M. Soccer [11-5-1, 4-2-1] Oct. 30 vs. Rollins [11-2-2, 5-1-1] at 7 p.m. The Spartan men now hold a No. 21 ranking in the NSCAA National Poll, as well as a No. 2 rank in the NCAA South Region Poll. The University of Tampa will host conference foe Rollins for their final game of the regular season. Rollins currently is positioned atop the Sunshine State Conference standings. UT leads the all-time series versus Rollins 23-12-4.
W. Soccer [11-5, 4-3] Nov. 2 at SSC Quarterfinals. Location and time TBD. The SSC Quarterfinals will be played at campus locations around the conference.
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In his senior year for UT, Ryan Thompson started 19 games in goal, saving 85 shots for a .833 save percentage. With four shutouts amassed, he allowed 17 goals all season, resulting in a .88 goals allowed per game percentage. By MAYA TODD Sports Writer
The goalkeeper in a soccer match is arguably the most important position on the field. A goalie has to be big, quick, tough and smart, while never letting down his team. Ryan “Godda” Thompson is the definition of a goalkeeper. Thompson was a four-year
goalkeeper for the Spartans from 2005-2009, starting during his junior and senior campaigns. He began his soccer career in simple pick-up games during school and after. His friends placed him in goal because they believed they had no use for him on offense. His best friend at the time, who played for a club team in Thompson’s home country,
Volleyball [19-3, 8-1] Oct. 30 at Florida Southern [17-6, 7-3] at 7 p.m.
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For additional coverage of University of Tampa sports, visit theminaretonline.com or minaretblog.com. Sports writer Davis Fox recaps the women’s soccer team’s most recent matchups and previews the upcoming conference tournament. Sports writer Miles Parks gives an update on the cross country team’s 2010 campaign.
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As of Oct. 27, Luana Miessa leads the Spartans in goals scored (7) and Courtney Peffley leads the team with 9 assists.
FSC leads the series record over UT by the slim margin of 56-55.
Jamaica, saw potential in Thompson and would not let it go to waste. Thompson began playing with the same U-14 club team, Harbour View. He explained that he was the “worst goalkeeper to try out” and the fans “pretty much hated him.” Even with these ideas in his head, he found that he loved soccer and would continue to work at
becoming the best goalkeeper he could be. The coach for Harbour View looked past the negative comments and saw the same potential in him that Thompson’s friend had seen. “We’re going to win with you,” he told Thompson. That’s when Thompson knew he could not give up. Over the years in Harbour View, Thompson won various honors including the most improved player award as well as the most valuable player. Here he also got his nickname. “Godda” came about when teammates told him he was like Godzilla in the goal, fierce and powerful. At 17, Thompson was invited to train with the Jamaican National U-20 team. He arrived at the camp and on the first day was told that they would be looking at a different goalkeeper. A year later, Thompson was invited back to train with the Jamaican National team and made it as the second string goalkeeper. During their first tournament, they traveled to Germany,
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Tampa closed out its regular season and conference schedule with a game vs. Rollins on Oct. 28.
Danielle Selkridge on the remainder of the season: “My goal, and I think the goal of the team, is just to focus on one game at a time and not try to focus on regionals and nationals just yet; although, [that] is our ultimate goal- to go to nationals.”
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The Spartan swim teams have begun their seasons successfully. Out of three matches, the women have won all three, while the men have won two. By APRIL WEINER Sports Writer
There are many different events within the swimming discipline, and each event has a variety of distances. These include: the 400 yard Freestyle Relay; 50, 200, 500, and 1000 yard Freestyle; 100 and 200 yard Backstroke; 100 and 200 yard Breaststroke; 100 and 200 yard Butterfly; 400 yard Individual Medley; and the 100 and 200 yard Medley Relay. These terms may sound straightforward, but their implications are more detailed. The freestyle event means that swimmers are free to swim any style they choose, including styles that are not represented in an event. Freestyle relay uses four
different swimmers to swim 100 yards each. For the backstroke, the swimmers swim backwards so they start in the water, rather than diving in like all other events. The breaststroke is a forward swim in which the swimmer’s torso does not rotate. The butterfly stroke, or just “fly” as it’s commonly referred to, is like the breaststroke, except the swimmer uses both arms simultaneously. Finally, the medley events are a combination of all four strokes. The individual medley is where one swimmer swims the strokes in the following order: butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke and freestyle. The medley relay uses four different swimmers to swim the four strokes in the order of
backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly and freestyle. The University of Tampa swim team prepares for events based upon the event competition schedule at the NCAA Championships, according to Coach Brennan. The NCAA Championships is a three-day competition that consists of the 50 yard Freestyle, 200 yard Individual Medley, 50 yard Freestyle on the first day. Day two involves the 200 yard Freestyle, 100 yard Backstroke, Breaststroke, and Butterfly and 400 yard Individual Medley. Finally, on day three, competing swimmers partake in the 100 yard Freestyle, 200 Backstroke, Breaststroke, and Butterfly and 1,650 Freestyle. Another factor considered during training is that preliminary rounds are held in the mornings, while finals are held in the evenings. This is why the swim team practices twice daily, once in the morning and again in the afternoons, so their bodies are prepared to compete twice daily and at different times of the day. There are clearly a plethora of events, and a lot of different lengths for each event. The UT swim teams are large teams, the men’s team consisting of 24 swimmers and the women’s consists of 20. The swim teams practice and compete together, making a great deal of work for
the coaching staff. The coaching staff must coordinate who swims when before practices since they have only eight lanes to work with for all 44 swimmers. “We don’t pull the training set out of our heads on the pool deck. It requires a considerable amount of preparation prior to each session,” Brennan explained. Coach Brennan w a s quick to credit his coaching staff for the amount of work Coach Ed Brennan they put into preparing the teams for each meet. “They put in long hours for little pay because they love the sport and the institution they represent,” Brennan said. His staff includes Assistant Coaches Jim Kiner, Ryan Gober and Phil Murray. They must be committed to UT because as Brennan points out, they are all graduates of the university’s swimming program. Therefore, they share and understand Coach Brennan’s philosophy and style of coaching, which results in a consistent and great coaching staff to prepare the swimmers and put them in a position to win every time. April Weiner can be reached at april.weiner@spartans.ut.edu.