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“On-Campus” Housing, Not Close Enough Students Discuss Dorm Life in the Howard Johnson

By JOSH NAPIER Asst. News Editor

The Howard Johnson Hotel located on 2520 North 50th Street has provided rooms for University of Tampa students for more than a decade.

Dorms fill up fast at UT. When they do, Resident Life assigns those students who sign up last for on-campus housing to live at the Howard Johnson hotel down the street.

“We love working with the University of Tampa,” hotel manager Richard Marco said. “UT has been doing business with us for longer than I’ve been manager and I don’t anticipate changing that.”

How do students like living in the hotel?

There are several pros and cons about living in the Howard Johnson, but the question is which outweighs the other.

This semester 302 students and 12 Resident Assistants [RA] inhabit 6 1/2 floors of the Howard Johnson Hotel.

When asked what it was like to have 300 college kids living in his hotel Marco said, “There is the occasional noise complaint from our traveling visitors, but that is expected when any large group stays here for an extended time. The Resident Assistants typically take Abby Sanford/The Minaret

[See Housing, 5] Students personalize their “dorm room” at the Howard Johnson Hotel.

Print Sustainability Program

By CARA FETZER News Editor

Nearly 1.86 million pages were printed in the computer labs across campus last semester, according to a global email sent out by the University of Tampa.

When the administration found out how many pages had been printed, they felt that it was time to make a change.

This semester marks the start of UT’s Print Sustainability Program. A global email was sent to all students on Monday explaining exactly what the program is about.

Each student has automatically been given a printing account with a $30 balance for the semester.

Each page printed in color costs $0.50 and each black and white page cost $0.10, whether there’s printing on one side or both.

If students use up the $30 credit, they may purchase more pages through SpartanWeb.

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“I really hope that this Print Sustainability Program that we’ve implemented will create more awareness and help the student body become greener,” said Computer Lab Coordinator Jennifer Jamison.

UT has been working more and more to try to make the campus more environmentally friendly, so this program is supposed to add to that effort, according to Jamison.

However, there are many students who are not excited about the program.

“It’s my first day of classes and I already had to use a dollar to print out one syllabus,” said senior, Tyler LoPilato.

With the $30 credit they receive, students will be able to print 300-600 black and white pages, without having to add money to their printing account.

The average student prints around 350 pages per semester, so most students would stay within the $30 balance and not end up

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having to spend any of their money.

Students in some majors will be affected by this change more than others.

For majors such as nursing, government and world affairs, marketing and advertising and public relations, students often have to print out several pages at one time.

“I’m an advertising and public relations major, so for me, I have to print out research for projects on a regular basis,” said senior, Sam George. “I don’t want printing to be another expense I have to worry about.”

If teachers allow their students to post more assignments online rather than printing them, they would not only be saving their students money, but also assisting the program in helping with the university’s environmental efforts.

“I’m a government and world affairs major and I have teachers that make me print 25 pages

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Students are given a $30 balance which comes out to about 300 copies.

at once sometimes, so I hope they start posting more stuff on blackboard this year,” said senior Dave Tulloch.

Jamison explained that the Print Sustainability Program was not implemented to make the school more money, but to make the students aware of how much they are printing.

Cara Fetzer can be reached at cmfetzer@spartans.ut.edu.

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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Alex Vera

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ASST. EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Mike Trobiano

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NEWS EDITOR Cara Fetzer

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COMMENTARY EDITOR Philippa Hatendi

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ONLINE EDITOR Yara Abbas

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A Fresh Start: President McCarthy Exclusive Student Government President Chris McCarthey discusses his Plans for the Future

By MIKE TROBIANO Assistant Editor in Chief

At the end of spring semester, Vice President Chris McCarthy was promoted by popular vote to become President of Student Government, gaining not only an impressive resume builder, but also a list of initiatives to set in motion.

After helping to accomplish several programs last year, such as the introduction of the Blockbuster Rental Kiosk and additional commuter parking, McCarthy has successfully proven how to co-pilot a large operation.

The question remains, however, of how he fair at the helm of the biggest student organization on campus.

I recently asked him a series of questions about his goals for the upcoming year and how he plans to lead the student body forward.

The Minaret (M): How has the transition from Vice President to President been and what kinds of changes have you already made to the organization since last semester?

Chris McCarthy (CM): The transition has gone well so far. The Vice Presidency proved to be great training for my current position.

A change we have made within Student Government is to our committee structure.

In past years there was the Residential and Commuter Life committee, and the Campus and Community Life committee.

We realized that it would be more efficient to have them combine into one since they covered many of the same topics.

M: One of SG’s major goals last year was to gain an additional car for the Hertz Car Rental Program that began last year.

To my understanding this has been accomplished by the organization.

How has the feedback been from this program and are people really renting these vehicles?

CM: In order to receive a third vehicle, the ridership needs be maintained at a higher level than it is to date.

We hope to increase usage of the program by informing the students on campus about the benefits of this great program.

Last year the program was successful and we believe, with proper marketing, both new and continuing students will become more aware of the multiple programs sponsored by Student Government.

M: Before summer break, there were initiatives discussed and in progress when the session ended in May. These included extending library hours,

providing $5 t-shirts to purchase in the bookstore and exploring the possibility of having a long weekend break during the fall.

What is the status on any of these items?

Were any completed over the summer?

C: We are currently hoping to explore the possibility of some of these initiatives.

Last semester we talked with some helpful individuals from the library about a Student Government funded program.

This program would extend the operating hours until 2:00 a.m. from Sunday to Wednesday during a two week period, and provide information about the number of students utilizing the library later at night.

We look forward to finding out more information about the possibility of this initiative.

Also, we are hoping to speak with university administrators about the ability to create a fall break during October.

We look forward to getting their opinions and input about the possibility of this happening as well.

M: Recently there has been a lot of student backlash about the new printing charges in the computer centers across campus and many believe that SG is behind the costs.

What is your reaction to this and can SG do anything to retro-act this new program?

CM: The new printing sustainability program implemented this semester has never been endorsed or approved by Student Government.

Our organization looks out for the best interests of the student body and we are aware that the new printing costs are an issue of concern.

We have been in contact with members of the Information Technology Department about setting up a meeting to discuss these student concerns.

We hope to find out more about the program and its sustainability initiative, and also how the program could be improved to meet students needs.

M: If you were to name three goals you wish to accomplish this year as President, what would they be and how do you expect to achieve them?

CM: Extend library hours, provide a healthy late night food option, sponsor a new program that would benefit the entire student body.

We did this last year with the Hertz Connect Rental program and the Blockbuster Express DVD rental machine and I would like to continue that again this year.

M: What are the best ways for freshman and new students to get involved with SG and

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Student Government has worked in conjunction with university officials to fund a Thor Guard lightning detection system, which is helping to keep students and individuals using the athletic fields safe from potential lightning strikes.

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Student Finds Himself Left Without a Home

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have their voices heard?

CM: We meet every Tuesday night at 7 p.m. the Vaughn Center second floor for the general assembly committee meetings.

The meeting is open to all students, and we encourage any student to share their input or ideas that will help further improve the university.

There are also Student Government Senate, Committee Chair, and Judicial Advisory Board positions available.

Students who are interested can contact the Student Government at sg@ut.edu.

The P.E.A.C.E. Volunteer Center is now hiring volunteer coordinators for the 2010-2011 year.

You must be eligible for work study.

Stop by Vaughn 206 for an application!

In a battle to get a room on campus, one student finds himself without a home. University of Tampa sophomore Enrique Rosado has been living behind Jaeb Computer Center since Sunday before classes began.

Rosado, 19, has been checking with the Office of Residence Life on a daily basis to see if any rooms have been opened.

He has been notified that he would receive an e-mail when rooms would become available.

“I asked if there were any openings over at the Hojo and they said no, that I’m just going to have to keep myself stable until I get that e-mail,” said Rosado.

Coming from New York

with nothing but his clothes, a notebook and pencil, Rosado hoped he would have been placed in the Howard Johnson on temporary status like he had been the previous year.

Rosado discussed that there was not a monetary reason why he could not move into a dorm. “I just assumed that because I was student here, that it was in my finances to be paid for my room and board and that there’s got to be something they could do.”

Until the time where Rosado can be given a room, he has been going back and forth from the library and class until the library’s closing time.

Rosado is still without a home until the matter is resolved.

Alex Vera can be reached at avera813@ gmail.com

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Alta Gracia: An Alternative Solution to Sweat Shops

By ALEX VERA Editor in Chief

TAMPA - For the first time ever, a factory with an anti-sweatshop approach reaches out to colleges all over the nation.

The Barnes and Noble College Bookstore has partnered with Knights Apparel, the largest supplier of university/college logo apparel in the U.S., to sell the Alta Gracia clothing line at the University of Tampa.

Alta Gracia, a division of Knights Apparel based out of the Dominican Republic, is the first international clothing factory to support worker unions.

The concept to build Alta Gracia was developed in the spring and was launched this fall. Knights Apparel, based out of South Carolina, was able to market its competitive rates to college bookstores all over the nation.

Over the course of a few months, the Alta Gracia has become available on over 200 college campuses.

The factory, which has received acknowledgement from the United Students Against Sweatshops (USAS) organization, is paying workers three times their living wage.

This is the highest percentage paid worldwide. Employees earn $2.83 per hour, much higher than the national average of $.80 per hour.

In addition to higher pay, workers received benefits such as holiday and vacation pay.

The Alta Gracia factory stipulates that it also allocates no more than 44 hours weekly per employee.

Theresa Haas, director of communications for the Worker Rights Consortium (WRC), said the organization conducts inspections at the Alta Gracia factory on a weekly basis.

The inspections assure the factory is up to union standards and is not overworking employees.

The inspections conducted by the WRC are more frequent than those made by other companies, which, in some cases, conduct only one inspection per year.

“The real passion and mission surrounding this started back in 2005 as a result of some dealings with Scott Nova and the WRC,” said Joe Bozich, CEO of Knights Apparel.

One of the workers recently interviewed by the New York Times, Santa Castillo, said she felt “blessed” to be earning enough money to begin building a new home.

“Alta Gracia is the only apparel that carries a tag from the Worker Rights Consortium,” said Jim Wilkerson, licensing director and bookstore manager at Duke University.

Wilkerson is currently working on a marketing strategy to promote the Alta Gracia clothing line via posters, postcards, to be sent to students, and advertisements in Duke University’s campus newspaper, The Chronicle.

The university’s role in the movement against sweatshops is to not only cut costs for men’s and women’s apparel, but, through the company’s efforts, is also help(Michael Kamber/The New York Times) ing lower-income citizens living in the DoSanta Castillo with her son, Felix, 4, at the home she is building with her increased wages from minican Republic earn a fair wage. the Alta Gracia factory in Villa Altagracia, Dominican Republic, on June 30 The American-owned Alex Vera can be reached at avera813@ apparel factory has committed to pay a living wage, which is far above the industry average. gmail.com

Sports and Entertainment Management Society at facebook.com Sports and Entertainment Management Society was founded in 2008.

Sports and Entertainment Management Society

By CARA FETZER The Minaret

The Sports and Entertainment Management Society is gearing up for their fourth year as an organization at the University of Tampa. Started in the Fall 2007 semester by sophomore sports management majors, Alex Miles, Josh Fleishman and Jeremy Figueroa, the organization was designed to create a network for sports management majors at UT. But as the club developed, they quickly found more than just sports management majors were joining.

Many business, marketing and advertising and public relations majors started joining the club, according to Jake Citron, president of S.E.M.S. The goal of S.E.M.S. this year is to provide a hands-on experience in the field of sports through various volunteer and internship opportunities.

“We have a standing relationship with organizations such as the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Tampa Bay Rays, the United Soccer League and the NCAA,” said Citron.

S.E.M.S. hosts many on campus events.

This year will be their fourth year hosting their Annual Homerun Derby in the Spring Semester. In addition to this yearly event, the club plans to begin their first Punt-PassKick competition this fall.

“We try to create a business model for our members, in that they seek sponsorships, write event proposals and do marketing and promotions,” said Citron.

This gives members a preview of what they might experience in sport-industry jobs they wish to hold in their future careers. “We want our members to make their mistakes now before they get out into the real world of sports,” said Citron.

S.E.M.S. has a wide range of volunteer opportunities that they offer their members.

Two of their biggest volunteer opportunities are the Ford Iron Man World Championship 70.3 and the United Soccer League SuperY League Championship Tournament.

In addition to on-campus events and volunteer opportunities, S.E.M.S. also has club-social events. “We take day trips to the beach, mini-golf outings, game day parties, and in September we’ll have a bowling meet-and-greet,” said Citron.

Every February, members travel to Savannah, Georgia to attend the annual Georgia Southern University Sports Management Conference. “This is a chance for us to meet many great people who work in the sports field as well as other sports management majors from Universities all over the country,” said Citron.

“We try to give S.E.M.S. members as many opportunities as we can,” said Citron.

For more information about S.E.M.S., contact Jake Citron at jcitron@spartans. ut.edu or join the Facebook group: Sports and Entertainment Management Society.

You can also attend one of their meetings beginning on Wednesday, Sept. 8 at 9pm.

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Oil Spill Creates Research Opportunities for Students at U. North Florida

By MAX JAEGER

Exxon Valdez, whereas Exxon said: Well… you don’t know that,’” Gelsleichter said.

In some cases, increasing research opThe Deep Horizon oil spill has caused portunities may spill over into the private an as-yet immeasurable amount of damage sector. to Florida’s ecology and economy, but for “If I get one of these grants, I’ll have U. North Florida’s coastal biology program, to hire extra people. All my students have and ones like it across the state, the tragedy projects; there’s no body left to work on has also become a teachable moment. these kinds of projects,” he said.

In light of the tragic spill, research fundNewly created research opportunities will nonetheless be a boon for UNF coastal biology. Students will do about 90% of the “We don’t know enough about the coast to research that UNF has know what’s there, much less the damage proposed to the FIO, caused by something like a spill.”

Hackney said.

Some schools have committed money to ing from BP and an increased awareness re- begin research before the FIO distributes garding coastal issues may strengthen biol- grants in a few weeks. ogy departments in state universities, said Joe Butler, department chair and bioldirector of coastal biology, Courtney Hack- ogy professor, has already begun research ney. with students in the gulf.

Short Term Long Term Hackney said even a threeBP has dispersed about $10 million for month-old deep sea oil geyser can have its research to the state-funded Florida Insti- silver lining, if only a glint. tute of Oceanography.

“This just brings home the points that The institute comprises several uni- the people working on the coast have been versities and some non-for-profit research saying,” he said. “We don’t know enough groups and was created to give students about the coast to know what’s there, much field research experience while in college. less the damage caused by something like The $10 million will fund immediate re- a spill.” search to establish a standard for compariWith better regulation, the EPA could son in areas which the oil has yet to affect. have prevented the use of oil dispersants, Without baseline data about marine life which cause more harm by allowing oil in areas where oil could spread, scientists to mix with water and distribute evenly would not be able to gauge how severely throughout the water table, Hackney said. the oil affects a population.

If the oil was on the surface, like it was Baseline data facilitates research and before dispersants were added, it would be streamlines any future litigation that will easy to calculate the spill’s impact, but sciarise over the spill. entists do not know enough about the gulf “For instance, people have said ‘ok, all currents to estimate where deep-water oil these populations have been affected by the will travel, he said.

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A digital image of the damage the oil spill has done in the Gulf of Mexico.

“It’s the unknown part of this that scares us the most,” Hackney said.

As the spill’s long term effects surface, so will more opportunities for funded research.

Gelsleichter expects BP to pump out another $90 million to $100 million for long term research.

He said he plans on teaching a class on environmental toxicology. Students will

utilize baseline samples Gelsleichter’s colleagues have collected and toxic samples being collected right now for lab work and to complete research.

Florida State legislators almost disbanded the FIO two years ago, but the spill has brought a renewed awareness and, with that, university funding.

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Res-Life Overloads Student Housing Once Again

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UT welcomes Howard Johnson Residents.

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Student takes advantage of the wi-fi in the main lobby of the hotel.

RA’s post a map of campus to help new students.

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Students take the time to get to know each other on their shuttle ride to campus.

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Students wait in line to board the shuttle back to the Howard Johnson.

[From Front] care of any problems regarding student behavior.”

In previous years when there were fewer students living in the hotel, they often felt isolated from the rest of the university and cheated out of their full college experience.

Howard Johnson RA Amanda Sieradzki claims that isolation is no longer a complaint from most of her residents and that there are several positive aspects of living in the hotel.

“It’s easy for the Howard Johnson residents to get to know each other,” Sieradzki said. “It’s kind of like its own community.”

Each room in the Howard Johnson houses two students.

Residents’ rooms include queen size beds, a TV, bathroom, table with chairs and a dresser.

Freshman Secondary Math Education major Kailee Moshinsky says that her favorite thing about living in the Howard Johnson is the housekeeping.

“Housekeeping comes two times a week to make the beds, clean the bathroom, vacuum the floor (if it is cleared) and change the sheets if needed,” Marco explained. “I al-

or eat.

Moshinsky said, “Sometimes I have to wait over twenty minutes for the bus.”

This may cause Howard Johnson residents to be late for class or exams, which could affect them academically.

There are one to two shuttles that run the route simultaneously.

The shuttles arrive on campus approximately every fifteen minutes, depending on its schedule that day:

Monday-Wednesday: 6:30AM-12:00AM Thursday-Friday: 6:30AM-1:00AM Saturday: 10:00AM-1:00AM Sunday: 10:00AM-11:00PM

If students are on campus after hours, UT security is available to drive them back to the hotel.

So is living at the Howard Johnson worth the amenities despite its inconveniences?

That’s for its residents to “It’s easy for the Howrad Johnson resident decide. to get to know eachother... It’s kind of like it’s Last fall 260 students own community.” moved into the Howard Johnson.

By Feb. 8, 2010 each resident was relocated to on so like that I didn’t have to buy any sheets, campus housing.

With so many students living in the hotowels or even a TV. So that’s saving me a tel this year, will moving on campus be an lot of money,” Moshinsky said.

With the amenities that the Howard option for all Howard Johnson residents?

Resident Life Director Krystal SchoJohnson provides, could the cons make livfield said, “As space opens up on campus ing at the hotel unbearable?

The obvious reasoning behind a “yes” to we’ll begin moving the students out of the that question are that Howard Johnson res- hotel.”

Open room change is Sept. 10-17 for idents are in fact, off-campus, despite the students who wish to move into another fact that they pay for on-campus housing.

They don’t get to go anywhere sponta- dorm.

The selection process is determined by neously unless they have their own car.

If they don’t, each student must rely on class and on a first-come first-serve basis.

Josh Napier can be reached at joshua. a shuttle bus to drive them to and from campus if they wish to attend class, visit friends napier90@gmail.com.

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For Helping Us Make This Years Move In Another Success!

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Officials Crack Down on Music Pirates in Colleges

By THE ARKANSAS TRAVELER University of Arkansas

Music piracy is by no means a new issue to college campuses.

However, students will find that crackdowns on illegal downloads are heavier and more serious this year than ever before.

Spurred on by the efforts of the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and the Institute for Policy Innovation (IPI), the nationwide, governmentfunded effort to curb the music industry’s monstrous annual losses from sites like Limewire, BitTorrent and P2P service sites has garnered support from all corners of the United States’ legal and economic sectors.

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According to the IPI, music piracy causes $12.5 billion in global economic losses each year, more than 70,000 U.S. jobs lost, and an absence of $422 million in tax revenues.

The consequences of illegal downloading are wide ranging.

If financially-wounded music companies cannot invest in developing bands, artistic diversity declines. Sites like iTunes and Amazon are likewise forced to hike their prices, seeing as so much of their inventory is literally being stolen from under their fingertips.

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by the RIAA. According to the RIAA website, university leaders have a responsibility to acknowledge campus piracy, to take steps to prevent the theft from occurring in the first place and to demonstrate leadership in teaching students that music has value and there are right and wrong ways to acquire it.

When college administrators are more proactive in addressing the campus piracy problem, it usually means fewer incidences of illegal downloading on those school networks and less chance that students will get in trouble for breaking the law.

The U. Arkansas administrative staff is taking the most direct action against students who download illegally.

The University’s Code of Computing Practices states that anyone found guilty of copyright infringement is subject not only to the loss of all internet privileges, but also revocation of student accounts and initiated referrals to higher law enforcement agencies.

The RIAA has also been aggressive.

Since 2007, the RIAA has sent over 7,000 early settlement letters to college students across the country.

Of the 83 letters sent to students in Arkansas schools, 31 went to University of Arkansas undergraduates.

The strict protocols have some students, in the words of junior Lilianna Cai “freaked out.”

A Bolivian transfer student, she noted significant changes in Internet culture and law once inside the borders of the U.S. “Where I come from Internet piracy is completely normal,” she said. “China is the same way; everyone does it, and nobody cares. But since I have come here, I have not downloaded a single song. It’s just so,

so risky.”

Others have fended off the allure of free music with their own high moral standards.

“I used to do it all the time. It just seems like everyone does it. When all your friends do it, it doesn’t really even feel like stealing,” said an anonymous junior.

When asked why she no longer downloads illegally, she replied, “A lot of the bands I listen to now are Christian bands, and by stealing music I hurt their profit. It’s better, then, if I buy music.”

There are, however, possible benefits to artists from having their music traded and exchanged, even if they do not get direct revenue from it.

“All artists absolutely have intellectual rights; to rip music from somewhere is just like stealing from a library, it’s no different,” said junior Grant Roe. “Big name artists take the publicity they get from their music and use it to bolster their alternative revenue streams,” Roe said. “There are tons of artists who get, because of YouTube exposure alone, multimillion dollar endorsements with advertising companies or other large corporations, be they soda, cologne, or whatever.”

Although few would argue with the simple fact that stealing is both wrong and illegal, perhaps the problem with illegal downloading is not as detrimental to major artists as one would initially think.

Is there any reconciliation from the spread of influence, fame and endorsement opportunities at the expense of immediate losses?

Are there long terms gains to be had for artists from mass file sharing and even piracy?

As Roe said, “In the end, I am pretty sure some benefits go both ways.”

Student Loan Debt Outpaces Credit Card Debt in U.S.

By Priya Anand The GW Hatchet

Consumers owe more on their student loans than their credit cards, according to data released this month by the Federal Reserve.

The data found that in June, Americans owed $826.5 billion in revolving debt— which usually takes the form of credit card debt—and $829.78 billion in student loan debt. This is the first time in history Americans have carried more student loan debt than credit card debt.

An analysis by Mark Kantrowitz, who publishes the college scholarship and loan search websites Finaid.org and Fastweb. org, said the increase in student loan debt is another consequence of the economic downfall.

“This is as much due to families paying down their credit card debt as it is to the growth in student loan debt,” Kantrowitz said.

Kantrowitz attributed the escalation in student loan debt to anemic growth in academic grants.

Student debt, he said, will continue to “go up just like the sun comes up every morning.”

By his math, there is $605.6 billion in federal student loans outstanding and $167.8 billion in private student loans outstanding.

In 2008, 49 percent of GW students graduated with debt, incurring an average of $30,817, according to The Project on Student Debt. Of that debt, 47 percent is owed to the federal government at an average of $17,198.

American University had the highest

student debt of the D.C.-area universities in 2008, with an average of $34,213, according to the data. Georgetown University graduates accumulated $23,333 according to the report.

At GW’s market basket schools Boston University and New York University, students accrued an average of $26,586 and $34,850 by graduation, respectively. Last Sept., it was reported that GW students graduate with an average of 13 percent higher debt than the average of private universities across the nation.

Rising senior Mindy Michaels, who will be almost $35,000 in debt after graduation next spring, said she has watched her older siblings go through the process of taking out and repaying student loans so the process is less stressful.

“Because I accept [student loans] are the reality of life, it’s not as stressful,” Michaels said. “It does limit me on what I can do after school, though.”

Michaels said she will need to find a job as soon as possible upon graduation and will not have the comfort of spending time to choose what she would like to pursue.

“That piece of it is stressful, not having the freedom to choose what I will be doing,” Michaels said.

Elizabeth Barnett, also a senior, said she is worried about paying for graduate school because she has no option but to take out loans and incur debt.

“I will graduate at zero, that is, with zero in my bank account and zero in student loan debt. The downside is, I’m terrified of taking out loans,” Barnett said.

“I could take out loans, or I could just not go to [graduate] school because I have no money.”

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Aries (March 21-April 19) Your partner accepts an assignment that places demands on your time and energy. Let go of expectations and follow a leader.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) You can’t bend the content to fit the box.

You have to trim the edges somehow or find a larger container. Wrap carefully for shipping.

Gemini (May 21-June 21) Give each action you take a firm purpose or goal. The more you stick to practical matters, the more that gets done.

Cancer (June 22-July 22) What seem like major obstacles in the morning may resolve into workable issues and then solutions. Don’t press too hard and accept what others offer.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Today’s effort goes into planning for both long range and immediate needs. Inspire others to consider tomorrow while handling today’s details.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Your personal goal is to get all your ducks in a nice tidy row. Associates are more focused on their problems. Agreement may have to wait until tomorrow.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Gathering up the loose ends today may turn out to be quite a project. You wish you had help, but get more done through independent effort.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Everything works out today if you keep the ball rolling to prevent stagnation. This means giving one person an occasional nudge.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Today you’ve perceived the need to get down to business and stick to it. Once you get the ball rolling, keep it in motion for best results.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Devise a schedule or other means to get everyone in sync. Your partner may be the only person who naturally goes with the flow.

Others need guidance.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Take all your ambitious ideas and put them to work now. Make sure you include the essence of your core values in everything you do.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) For a steady flow, consistent effort is required.

Ask others to walk the walk and not just pontificate, all while doing your share.

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TMA Features a Wild Range of New Exhibits

By AMANDA SIERADZKI

Arts + Entertainment Columnist

Half naked people posing in awkward positions, truck drivers in drag, and large steel structures warped by music: this is not your typical Saturday night in Ybor, folks.

The Tampa Museum of Art (TMA), a newly built hot spot for the modern art connoisseur located on Ashley Street, across the Hillsborough River, has something different for you to do on the weekends.

You can walk from campus and within minutes find yourself immersed in an arttastic experience.

Currently there are several new exhibits on display at the TMA, the first titled Musical Lines in My Hand located in the Farish Gallery.

Local sculptor Dominique Labauvie has created tangible music out of ambiguously sculpted steel.

Each sculpture is as unique as the hook from your favorite song.

The sculptures are made of raw blackened steel and molded into asymmetrical lines.

The utilization of negative space helps the viewer to fill in the implied musical notes that remain invisible to the naked eye, but are heard nonetheless.

Labauvie’s Tim Burton-esque creatures display shadows on the walls and floor, adding an effect similar to the echoing resonance of piano keys.

My favorite pieces included Hephaistos Tears, After the Rain, and Sources. They stood out because of their oddly shaped symphonies and strangely mangled steel.

It was as if I could hear what Labauvie was trying to compose ... no, wait.

I was hearing music; however, it wasn’t coming from this display.

Continuing along the labyrinth of the museum, I found its source. In an exhibit with walls painted in midnight black, there were several anterooms dedicated to film noir theaters.

The director of these short films is Jesper Just, a Danish artist who uses the medium of the silver screen to convey complex, controversial and downright strange plot lines.

The first film was titled Romantic Delusions. Just uses Romania’s backdrop in this story of a transgender individual. Overall, I found the film to be a bit creepy, and buried in far too much symbolism to make any sense at all.

I left the room feeling no more enlightened than when I had entered.

TMA has displayed several exhibits including the works of Matise and most recently Musical Lines in My Hand.

I took my seat in the second anteroom, where Just’s Bliss and Heaven played.

Filmed in Denmark, it tells the story of a man who follows a truck driver into the back of his semi and is transported to a magical theatre.

This Narnia-like experience leaves the curious man unfazed as he watches the truck driver sing his rendition of Olivia Newton-John’s Please Don’t Keep Me Waiting in drag.

The film ended with the man giving “Mr.” Newton-John a standing ovation.

No one in the museum audience had been able to keep a straight face during the truck driver’s performance, myself included.

If Just had any hidden agenda within Heaven and Bliss, it was certainly lost upon us, but I definitely recommend seeing this video.

I was pleasantly surprised with Just’s third attempt to portray misunderstood art.

No Man is an Island was the shortest film of the three I saw, clocking in at around four minutes.

The scenes consist of a middle aged tap dancer who is tapping up a storm in the midst of a bustling city while old-timey music overwhelms the speakers.

A younger man cries as he watches the

performance, whereas children in the background simply laugh and mock the man mercilessly.

Being a dancer myself, I completely understood the point Just was trying to make.

The tap dancing man who epitomizes the saying “dance as if no one is watching,” and the younger man who cries in silence are really two parts of the same person.

They fuse together to create a single man—one half representing the torrent of emotion experienced in maturity, and other the carefree joy of youth.

The fear of being criticized is mirrored by the pure unbridled happiness of performance.

This was a film I could relate to completely, and became my favorite of the three pieces Just has on display. The final featured exhibit was ‘80s Photography from the Collection.

I was underwhelmed by the small collection of pieces that filled the Ferman Gallery.

This was the decade where Michael Jackson thrived and thrilled, Van Halen melted faces and Madonna made teens into material girls.

Most of the pieces, however, lacked a certain pizzaz that I thought would’ve been

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TMA has two floors. The first features a expansive welcome area and cafe and the artwork is displayed on the second.

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required of any collection that boasted the ‘80s in its title.

Photos like Eileen Corwin’s Untitled (The Bathers) appeared forcefully posed and less than organic—there was simply a disconnect between the audience and the artist.

The only piece in the gallery that held my interest was a twelve panel masterpiece titled Indian Summer/Nuclear Winter by Patrick Nagatani and Andreé Tracey.

The piece was composed of mixed media elements, and read like a story from left to right and right to left.

Two Adam and Eve figures walk through a blue-green rain forest which shifts into a hawk mid-flight on a yelloworange backdrop.

Your eyes pass over to a man painted black and contrasted on a red background.

He shares his agony with photos of what appear to be elite businessmen who toast their glasses to the hurting man’s pain.

The final panels shift from vivid sunset reds to blacks, whites and grays with the only color coming from a man streaked in red.

From innocence to violence, this is the piece that did the ‘80s justice in my eyes.

It told the story of a poignant decade in American history, and was honest in its imagery.

Though I had come to the conclusion of the featured exhibits, TMA hosts a medley of other galleries which include artifacts from ancient times and a room full of cities made entirely of recycled material.

Leo Villareal’s LED (Light Emitting Diodes) pieces are also on display in the MacKechnie Gallery. Villareal is the man behind the Museum’s multi-colored roof which lights up each night with his programmed LED show.

The Museum has a traveling exhibit as well, titled Photographic Foundations, which is currently on display at Eckerd College from Aug. 20-Oct. 8.

The Tampa Museum of Art is an experience I would recommend to any UT student looking for an unconventional way to spend their Saturday afternoon.

Their website tampamuseum.org has information on museum hours and admission (students are $5 when you show your Spartan I.D.).

You don’t have to be an art major to appreciate the beauty of this colorful museum and you certainly don’t have to go to Ybor to find oddities and fun.

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Best and Worst Dressed of the 62nd Emmys Fashion: From elegant to hemlines to short and everything in between

By AMANDA MARRERO Arts + Entertainment Writer

Sunday night’s Emmy Awards brought out some of television’s favorite celebrities to stroll down the red carpet and turn heads, some for the wrong reasons.

The 62nd Primetime awards show featured some ensembles that have me applauding the fashion sense of stylists nationwide, while others make me question how much experience their stylists have in the fashion industry.

Having a put-together look on the red carpet is crucial to keep from seeing one’s name on the “Worst Dressed” list.

Typically, I would love to own anything by Alexander McQueen, except for the gown worn by Anna Paquin of HBO’s “True Blood.”

I understand the military-inspired look, but the heavy beading on the shoulders and chest makes me think that she is about to battle someone on the red carpet.

What is even worse is the asymmetrical hemline that shortens the appearance of the length of her legs.

For having three nominations, Tina Fey’s red carpet moment was anything less than appealing.

Her silver with black-beading Oscar de la Renta gown closely resembles an Oriental-style rug thatshould have the stitching taken out to be put in the foyer of a home—no wonder she left the show empty handed.

As for Heidi Klum, I really do love her red carpet moments, because even while pregnant she would look stunning, but I am quite ashamed to call myself a fan of hers after she arrived at the Emmys wear-

ing what appears to be two feet of fabric.

We all know you were blessed with long legs, Heidi and it’s totally fine to want to flaunt them, but this ultra-mini Marchesa LBD dress paired with a distracting necklace was not made to worn to the Emmy awards.

You should know better, Mrs. Klum.

On a more positive note, some celebrities showed up at the Emmys ready to be named the night’s “best dressed.”

For being a first time nominee, “Glee” actress Lea Michele proved that not only does she have an unbelievable singing ability, but she can also hit all the right notes when picking the perfect gown to wear on a huge night such as this.

Unfortunately, Michele did not win in the category for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series, but at least she can be pleased that she totally rocked her navy Oscar de la Renta gown while being the quintessence of elegance with a sweetheart neckline and a ruffled hem.

Props to her for the smart selection of jewelry from Lorraine Schwartz that compliment the gown, further expressing that having the right look for the red carpet is more than just having the perfect dress.

Lea Michele was not the only actress who showed up looking absolutely stunning.

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries winner, Claire Danes, stepped onto the red carpet as the epitome of flawlessness.

The strapless silhouette all-over beaded Armani Prive dress complimented her features and without a doubt made her one of the nights best dressed actresses.

As always Eva Longoria Parker graced the red carpet knowing she would have a “wow moment.”

Sunday night she wore a simple black Robert Rodriguez gown with a train.

Her added accessories were only pink chandelier earrings, but it was enough.

She embodied the definition of classiness.

Overall though the 2010 Emmy Awards attendees arrived dressed to impress, despite some failing efforts, but it’s alright since it just means they’ll have to show up at the next red carpet event looking absolutely breathtaking.

Arts + Entertainment Columnist

Last week Google introduced a feature that allows Gmail users to make phone calls directly from their web-based email account.

The best part is that Google is allowing its users to make free calls to the U.S. and Canada and is offering inexpensive rates to other countries.

Users with a Google Voice phone number can integrate that into the new software and have outgoing calls display their Google Voice number.

The main competitor to Google’s new Gmail feature is Skype.

Skype has become one of the most popular ways for students to communicate with friends and family when they are away at college.

Skype allows free calling between

Skype users and gives the option of calling a phone number for a small cost.

The small cost for calling a phone number is what differentiates Skype from Google, who offers free calling to the U.S. and Canada.

Google tweeted its success on the first day saying, “Over 1,000,000 calls placed from Gmail in just 24 hours!”

But this begs the question of whether students will begin to use Google’s service rather than Skype, which already has such a following.

Alex Monroe, a University of Tampa senior, says, “I will use Google over Skype everyday.” Alex says that he makes at least two calls a day through Skype because he does not have any coverage in his Tampa apartment.

When he learned about Google’s new service, Alex said, “It’s unbelievable how Google can offer a service for free, while Skype offers the same service at a cost.”

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Will Google Voice Win Out Over Skype?

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Kenneth Metzler, a UT senior, explains “I would use Gmail over Skype because I already have a Gmail account...I use Gmail daily.”

Kenneth also says he has never made a phone call with Skype before and has only used Skype to video chat with other people.

UT junior Katie Schram also likes what Google is doing with Gmail calling.

“I support Google’s Gmail calling because they are trying to help customers by offering it for free for the same quality that Skype does,” Schram said.

While Gmail does allow for video calling to other Gmail accounts through its web-based client, it has not yet gained the following that Skype has.

Chris Bednarik, a UT senior, says he would use Gmail video calling over Skype because he has all his contacts saved already on Google.

He says, “Skype is finally going to have a big competitor and that is only good

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The National Printer Dilemma at Universities this Fall

By LAURA SCHLUCKEBIER hackcollege.com

As everyone is gathering up their belongings to get ready to go back to school, there are a few things that students debate about bringing.

Your gaming system? Hell yes. Your entire DVD collection?

Probably just a few of your absolute favorites.

That horribly ugly sweater your weird aunt gave you for Christmas last year?

Pass.

But what about a printer?

Honestly, just about every college student can survive without a personal printer.

In fact, for most, it’s easier and less expensive to use the university printers.

Colleges should (I say “should� since I have, in fact, only printed at one college) have a fairly good and reliable printing system.

They’re well-aware that students are printing all kinds of review packets, homework and papers.

Printing with university printers will cost you a small sum, but it usually isn’t a terrible fee.

At Trinity, it costs about $.09 per page, so unless I’m printing a twelve page essay (which I occasionally do), it’s not even going to cost me over a dollar.

Using university printers also release you of printer responsibility and maintenance.

It is a pretty well known fact that printers suck.

They run out of ink, paper, and the will to print far too often and are just generally a pain in the a--.

However, if you just use the university printers, you don’t really have to deal with any of the s--t that a printer gives you.

If a university printer decides to be a b---- and ceases all printing operations, sure, you’re annoyed and disgruntled, but you don’t have to be the one to fix it.

You can just move on to the next printer and print your stuff with that one.

You don’t have to buy ink, you don’t have to buy paper, and you don’t have to slam your head into the wall every time your printer sends you an error message.

In addition to the wonders of using university printers, we all know at HackCollege that college is progressively embracing the digital world.

Duh. Soon, printers and hard copies of essays and other homework may be completely obsolete.

In some of your college classes today, your professors may not even require a printed version of papers and prefer you to simply email them your work.

While this is another reason to not have your own personal printer, most professors will probably prefer hard copy versions of your work and so you’ll still need to have a way to print most of your stuff.

If you can manage to get by without having your own personal printer, I would highly recommend it.

It’s easier and requires less work on your part.

However, for some students, having a personal printer is actually beneficial.

While I use the university printers for most of my major printing needs, I actually do have my own printer that I use from time to time.

If you’re a student who doesn’t plan on writing a lot of long essays (science, math, computer majors, for example), I would totally recommend not bringing your own printer.

However, for those students who write paper after paper all semester long (English, history, communication majors, for example), I find it useful to have a person-

al printer.

After I’ve written a paper, I like to print it from my printer and edit it with a pen in my room.

I’m already in the writing mood and I feel like leaving my room, going to the library, printing my paper and walking back to my room kicks me out of the working groove I have going on.

However, whether or not you’re writing papers or just printing homework, if you decide to make the commitment and bring a printer to college, there are a few things you can do to help keep your printing stresses to a minimum.

First, if you’re printing a paper to edit, either print it double sided or print it on the back of old papers or homework.

It cuts down on the amount of paper you buy. And it’s also earth-friendly, and we happen to like the earth.

Printers: The Bane of College Students’ Existence

Second, when buying ink, look for ink that comes in recycled cartridges. Instead of buying brand new cartridges, you can buy cartridges that have already been used but have simply been refilled with ink.

They’re about half the price and work just as well.

Finally, if you’re going to print a large document, use the university printers. It’s better to use the university ink and paper than your own for large review packets or essays.

One rule of printing that you should always keep in mind is that you should never leave printing to the last minute.

Printers, even university printers, are very sensitive and usually choose to mess up when you need them to work the most.

Deal with printer issues the day before your paper is due and not the hour before.

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Next Generation Ballet give Dancers Experience

By MANDY ERFOURTH Arts + Entertainment Editor

Straz Center for Performing Arts has established a ballet company right here in Tampa Bay. Next Generation Ballet (NGB) will have two performances for this 2010 and 2011 season in the Straz Center: The Nutcracker on Dec. 22 and 23 and A Midsummer Night’s Dream on May 14.

Peter Stark, artistic director of NGB, created this ballet company after working for the Orlando Ballet Company for 10 years.

During his time there, Stark saw that dancers were coming from all over the world to train, gain stage experience and continue with their careers.

He noticed how successful the company had become and thought he could make a stand-alone model.

“We’re encouraging young artists to use this as a stepping stone,” Stark said.

NGB is pooling resources from The Straz Center and the Patel Conservatory and are able to offer more because of them.

Patel Conservatory is a youth ballet company located at Straz Center There will be guest dancers and inter-

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national stars performing in the two productions.

For The Nutcracker they have professionals coming from the New York City Ballet Company and the Boston Ballet Company.

Studying under the guest dancers, are eight apprentice dancers that have completed their training and are looking to expand their resume.

These students are between the ages of 16 and 21.There are also 12 advanced dancers called trainees within the same age range Most of the apprentice dancers have moved from Washington, New Jersey and Orlando.

The trainees are mostly local. The trainees participate in the program by dancing at the Patel Conservatory and auditioning

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Peter Stark

for the company.

Patel Conservatory will be offering correspondence academic schooling because serious dancers are required to have a flexible schedule.

This is made possible by partnering with Kaplan Home School Education and Tampa Preparatory School.

Their schedule is adjusted to fit the hours NGB requires students to dance.he institution is in the process of getting accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. With the prop-

er accreditation the students can use their dance classes for credit.

Patel also offers a Dance Card for Tampa Bay area college students. There is a five-class card for $65 or a 10-class card for $120.

This card makes it possible for students to take dance classes without a commitment. The cards can be used until its fully punched or until the expiration date expires.

For more information contact Leslie Farrell at lesliebethfarrell@hotmail.com

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Peter Stark instructs students on a duet piece.

Classical Duo Plays for UT

By LAUREL SANCHEZ

Arts and Entertainment Columnist

Two internationally recognized musicians are scheduled to perform a cello and piano duet for the University of Tampa students and faculty.

These two artists were invited here by Dr. Grigorios Zamparas to perform and since he knows them personally, he gave us some information to share about the duo.

Carlos Audi, born in Brazil, studied music from the age of seven.

He earned a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from Florida State University and was a member of many orchestras in Brazil and the United States, including the Opera Tampa Orchestra (located at the Straz Center for Performing Arts).

Dr. Zamparas also said that Dr. Audi currently instructs cello and orchestra classes at Hillsborough Community College in addition to teaching at public schools in Hillsborough County.

Hamilton Tescarollo, also a Brazilian

native, is the Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Keyboard Studies at Indiana University—Purdue University, Fort Wayne (IPFW).

Dr. Tescarollo’s orchestral debut with the São Paulo State Symphony Orchestra introduced him to many opportunities for both solo and collaborative work throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and South America.

He not only serves as an instructor at IPFW, but Dr. Tescarollo also travels as a master class presenter.

Dr. Zamparas stated that both men have received many awards recognizing their work.

The concert will take place on Sept. 11 in Reeves Theater on the second floor of Vaughn Center at 7:30 p.m.

The performers will play selections including Frédéric Chopin, Brazilian composers Heitor Villa-Lobos and Edmundo Villani-Côrtes and Spanish composer Manuel de Falla. Don’t miss it!

Laurel Sanchez can be reached at lsanchez@spartans.ut.edu.

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Commentary Islamic Center Built Near Ground Zero Would Exemplify American Ideals

By CAROLINA OLAYA Columnist

As debate continues between those favoring and those opposing what has been unflatteringly termed “the ground zero mosque,” I find myself supporting its construction.

A good deal of my opinion comes from my being a minority in this country.

An issue this entrenched in religion—like an issue dealing with race or sexual orientation—runs the risk of demagoguery and reductionism of a group of people and turning the Muslim community into a bogeyman.

I can’t help but be defensive when another minority group becomes caricatured and unfairly judged.

However, what cannot be discounted are the emotional wounds of New Yorkers: those who lost loved ones in the 9/11 attacks.

I couldn’t fathom the depth of their grief and anger. There is real pain and emotion fueling this debate, a pain that should be understood and respected.

Misdirected emotion can be dangerous though; it can too easily veer into scapegoating, a mistrust of Muslims when the vast

majority are upstanding Americans.

Sept. 11 affected all Americans, not just those in New York City. It is an indelible wound on our national psyche.

The terms “hallowed ground” and “sacred space” are bandied around in reference to ground zero.

Certainly the events that occurred there, the lives lost, give that land a special importance.

But can those against the planned Islamic center and mosque privatize their grief?

Can the site of a national tragedy be considered a local issue?

Everyone was affected by 9/11; the attacks weren’t purely acts against New York City. It was an attack against the entire country, against our shared values—among them religious freedom and acceptance.

The construction of an Islamic center near ground zero would be a fitting tribute to those lost that day.

It acts as a monument that exemplifies our ideals: No matter who you are, where you come from, or where you pray you are welcome here.

In Europe, Muslim communities face national culture clashes with their non-Muslim neighbors—for example, the banning of veils in France or the difficulty of building a mosque in Catholic Italy due to political backlash.

This more often than not isolates both communities from each

The proposed site for the controversial Islamic Center

other.

It would be an ideal gesture for the Islamic Center to be developed here, a gesture of acceptance and a gesture of healing.

In Murfreesboro, Tenn., a possible arson destroyed an Islamic center causing Muslims in the area to fear anti-Islamic fervor.

Last week, in Fresno, Calif., vandals left two signs at the Madera Islamic Center: “Wake up America, the enemy is here,” and “No temple for the

god of terrorism at Ground Zero.”

In New York City, a Muslim cab driver was stabbed after revealing his faith to his passenger.

Then there’s also the nonsensical belief held by some that President Obama is a Muslim— which he isn’t—but even if he were, would it matter?

Unfortunately, there is antiIslamic sentiment in the country.

While the ongoing controversy in New York City certainly didn’t

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start these feelings, it isn’t helping the nation’s climate.

People are not as simple as a flag or a faith.

We can’t isolate each other with the easy labels of religious conviction.

This Islamic Center would be a public symbol of our nation’s ability to transcend ignorance.

Carolina Olaya can be contacted at colaya@live.fr

Resident Assistant Conquers New Year Insecurities

By NARISA IMPRASERT Columnist

Insecurities come easy around August.

I start to roll left and right minutes before the alarm signals that it’s time to wake up and continuously whack the snooze button three times for good luck.

But there is something about the month of August. I don’t know if it’s the humidity in the air or the overwhelming amount of U-Haul trucks in front of Vaughn Center, but each time it rolls around I feel a little bit anxious.

My unusual sleep patterns mixed with a lack of motivation starts to wear me down. I get lazy and bored and utilize naps as a hobby or temporary escape. I start to feel as if I’m in a daze and reality is always out of reach, especially in the first week.

The steep stairs in Plant Hall never get easier and weaving through a crowd minutes before class gets more dangerous each time. The residence halls start

to fill up quickly and the paperthin walls allow me to indirectly eavesdrop on disreputable conversations.

September calls for optimism.

This month requires that I go to all six of my classes, manage to stay awake and get my homework in on time.

Never have I thought that just being a student with extra responsibilities could be so frightening. I have no more time for slacking or the “Negative Nancy” types. My attempt at being serious means I can no longer procrastinate.

Thankfully, I have the support of my friends and staff members to keep me on track. This year, along with taking 21 credit hours, I took on the position of Resident Assistant—some call me crazy.

Such a job can be overwhelming at times, but it has really forced me to crack down on my time management.

At first, I felt as if I jumped into the position headfirst and was nowhere near prepared for the commitment. I thought, “If I can’t manage a long-term relationship, how can I maintain such a time consuming job?”

This year, I have the responsibility of watching over a floor of residents who are both eager and worrisome.

Finding one’s feet in a semester of new challenges and responsibilities.

Training, managing floor meetings, scheduling duty, hosting programs and being a valuable resource and friend to my residents takes its toll on my body. Sleep is slowly becoming a rare occasion, almost like a privilege.

However, despite an overloaded schedule, too many organizations and a new job, I surprisingly feel at ease.

I love being busy. Having everything organized and planned out to the “T” is my utopia.

You’ll always see me roaming campus with a black Moleskine

and pen in tow—ready to schedule and check off my many to-dolists.

As an RA, I feel as if my worries and insecurities have transferred from how to manage so many responsibilities to rearranging my priorities. I have obtained a plethora of new tasks that are more entertaining than inconvenient. Beyond that, I have been given a new family and another place to call home.

I have eleven other staff members with completely different personalities that brighten my day and a floor full of residents who

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keep me on my toes.

Because of them, being homesick is not an option and amongst the chaotic aura of a new semester, I feel prepared.

August was an obstacle on its own, but so far the people I’ve met and the things I’ve learned from training have been some of my best experiences to date.

Let’s just hope I come out of the new year alive.

Narisa Imprasert can be reached at nimprasert@spartans. ut.edu

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COMMENTARY

Rap: Have the Lyrical Boundaries Been Breached?

By JOHN JACOBS Columnist

If you haven’t heard the huge news in the rap world recently (and you probably haven’t), rapper Lil Boosie is currently in jail during an ongoing investigation for first degree murder charges linked to a total of five murders.

He most recently had trouble when one of his “associates” threatened to kill witnesses.

(A quick tip: when you’re on trial for murder having “associates” threaten witnesses with murder doesn’t really look great for your case.)

Yes, Lil Boosie, the rapper behind numerous hits such as Independent, Zoom and Out Here Grindin, was charged on June 17 for murder while still in the process of fighting unrelated possession and distribution charges (in other words, he’s been really busy lately).

When it comes to finding evidence on Boosie being a murderer,

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The rapper Boosie is finally feeling the sting of his lyrics.

the easiest thing to do is just read his lyrics!

Sure, rappers say things all the time in songs about violence and murder, but in a case like this some of the songs may have been a dead giveaway (appropriate pun).

I can just imagine a jury’s reaction if Boosie’s song “We Out Chea” was played in the court as an example of his kind of music.

Something about the lyric “F-k with me, die slow” might not reflect well upon his character.

In that same song he reinforces the point again a few seconds later (in case you forgot already that

he’s willing to kill you) when he says, “F--k the consequences.

I go do that s--t myself.” Well, sadly, in this case, it seems like the consequences are ironically coming back to “f--k” Boosie.

There’s serious talk of him receiving the death sentence if the trial ends with a guilty verdict.

It seems like there’s constant news of rappers facing charges (which inevitably become referenced in songs on their next album).

The rapper C-Murder, popular in the early 00’s, was found guilty of (you’d never guess) murder.

With a name like that do you even get a chance to fight your case?

You have the word “murder” in your name. I think there’s going to be a negative bias against you no matter what the evidence shows.

And when something like this happens where a rapper gets charged with a crime and their lyrics clearly describe the they’re being charged for, it brings up the question: how far can rappers go in their lyrics?

Talking about violence and drugs seems to shift at some point from being just entertainment to

“Oops, I’m describing actual murders and drug deals I’m involved in.”

Nowadays, rappers tend to rap about the same subjects: drugs, violence, women, luxury or a new dance (because honestly what else matters right?), but in some cases it can go too far.

Especially when you’re under investigation for a crime. So many rappers are pushing the envelope with this kind of talk.

Boosie’s lyrics can only hurt him in his current situation.

Think of any musician being investigated for robbing a bank and pleaded not guilty while his song “I Love Robbing Banks” goes number one on iTunes. Rap lyrics weren’t always like this, however, and in fact seemed to be the complete opposite in the early 80’s.

Think about any old school rap song back in the day.

In most cases the person would describe a more relatable series of events.

Now I’m somewhat embarrassed to admit that Rick Ross is one of my favorite rappers; listening to an average song is like running through a catalogue of expen-

sive cars, nice vacation spots and designer clothing with the words “flagrant,” “Maybach,” “Boss,” “Triple C’s,” “Miami” and his signature creative shout “Whaaa!!” scattered throughout every song.

There’s a reason why basically everyone over 40 years old hates all new rap: because “artists” like Soulja Boy can make upwards of $20,000,000 off ringtone sales alone before the age of 18 and continue to make tens of millions by creating catchy “pop rap” songs about “swag.”

Rap started as something completely different, but has evolved to include so many new genres and styles that, at this point, it can be unrecognizable compared to the earliest forms.

To put it all into perspective, fifteen years ago 2Pac was rapping about the love he had for his drug addicted mother, teen pregnancy and the struggle of an average young black man in south central L. A. Now Cali. Swag District can “teach you how to dougie.” Both of those songs are considered “rap” on iTunes.

John Jacobs can be contacted at jjacobs@spartans.ut.edu

Facebook And Its Role In Creating Synthetic Relationships

By CAMILLA CHEBET Commentary Contributor

Facebook is consistently becoming an essential part of many people’s lives. It has grown into a link to people, groups, networks, places, everything. Many notable and respectable companies have a Facebook site now; even universities have joined the social network and encourage students to connect through it.

Take University of Tampa, which has a site for incoming students that allows them to get to know each other months before

school starts and ease the transition into a new environment.

Groups are made, roommates meet—virtually that is—and begin to become more familiar with each other. University staff can clear up any uncertainties, answer questions and pass relevant information on Facebook.

With the increase in new students to UT, as well as the popularity of the social network, the interactions on Facebook with staff and new and old students has drastically increased.This move toward Facebook may initially seem very positive. Realistically, however, it is not.

The ease and flexibility of getting to know people on Facebook makes it seem like the best way to meet new roommates, make new friends and generally get rid of that initial, awkward first meet-

ing—this is the deception created by Facebook.In reality it is not that easy to talk to people, become friends and start a meaningful relationship. It takes a bit of time and it depends on how well two personalities interact.

There are so many things that people overlook when they try to connect on Facebook. One of these is body language; it is a major component of communication. It has a huge role to play in the impression you make and how you are perceived.

This aspect is what makes a connection between two people real, allowing people to be comfortable enough to have a conversation and want to open up to someone new.

On Facebook, however, this aspect is non-existent. You can never be sure whether you are

really “clicking” with someone; it is all somewhat fake.

Sure the awkwardness is temporarily gone and everyone seems to be nice, but you can never know. You are just reading words on a page and interpreting them in your own way. You have no guarantee that you will get along with this person when you meet them in the flesh, and you don’t know whether the way they carry themselves will annoy or impress you.

A saddening and embarrassing scenario is coming to UT feeling like you have all these new friends and maybe even a group to hang with, then being hit by reality when you meet these people in the hallway and they have no idea who you are and do not wish to know.

They already have friends that they made in orientation or met in

person and clicked with, people they get along with and want to be around. So much for depending on Facebook. You end up finding yourself with faux friends, better known as just “Facebook friends.”

Facebook is not wholly bad, nor is it wholly good; it works for some things, but not all. It should not to be taken seriously as a reliable form of communication. The best way to meet people and make friends, especially when you are new, is to meet them in person.

Why give up all the fun and excitement of bonding with someone for a company’s financial gain? Think about this the next time you connect with a stranger over Facebook.

Camilla Chebet can be reached at cchebet@spartans. ut.edu

Rethinking Derogatory Terms: No More “No Homo”

By KRISTIN BEAL

The Gateway, U. Nebraska-Omaha

UWire - “Dude, I love you guys.

No homo.”

As I was walking across campus the other day, I couldn’t help but overhear a conversation between a few guys. They were talking, laughing and discussing how excited they were to have an upcoming class together. Then I heard the aforementioned phrase.

Seriously?

Maybe I’m not as informed as everyone else, but that was the first time I’d ever heard someone declare “no homo” after a statement. So I did the natural thing and Googled it.

Apparently it stems from the early ’90s rap scene, where it entered the hip-hop lexicon thanks to rappers like Cam’ron. It be-

came more mainstream in songs with the help of Lil’ Wayne.

Nowadays, it’s commonly uttered by people (usually men) all over the place, including some men on this very campus. As soon as I took note of the phrase, I began hearing it in more and more places. My own brother admitted it’s a common statement in his high school. When I asked him why that was, he responded, “It’s just something everyone says.”

I have only one question then.

Why? Why is it necessary for a guy to say, “No homo!” after he says something that may have given a homosexual impression? Assuming the person you’re talking with knows you well and is your friend, why would they need clarification that something you

just said was not meant in a homosexual context?

I just don’t get it. A YouTuber I ran across in my online research by the name of Tessa Violet makes a very good point. It’s not like when I’m rubbing my dog’s belly I say, “Boo, you’re just the cutest little thing. No bestiality.” Isn’t that something that is just implied?

Maybe there’s some macho, testosterone-fueled aspect at play here. Perhaps some guys are afraid that declaring something that could be misconstrued as homosexual somehow diminishes their manliness. Cue the “No homo.”

And I would just like to digress for a moment and point out here that a gay male is still a man. It’s not like he magically transforms into a woman or

anything. I know homosexual men that are superior athletes, eat mountains of food, watch SportsCenter and do whatever else falls under the definition of being a “manly” man.

Whether it’s insecurity or just a derogatory pop-culture phrase that’s being mindlessly tacked onto a sentence, I just don’t like “No homo.” It baffles me.

Telling someone you’re familiar with that you love him or her shouldn’t need clarification.

Based on your already acknowledged relationship, it should be obvious what kind of love you’re exclaiming. Plus, you don’t see gay couples walking around telling their significant other “I love you. No hetero.” That just sounds stupid, because their relationship is obviously not of that nature and it needs no clarification.

In addition, “No homo” is terribly offensive. It has a homophobic ring to it, almost like it is derived from a fear of being associated with homosexuals.

So, next time you find yourself about to utter “No homo!” just think about why you’re saying it. What exactly are you afraid will happen if you don’t?

Will your reputation be corrupted forever if you don’t add those two little words? Will you “defend your manliness” and let your homophobia and insecurities get in the way? If you decide to say “No homo,” just remember this article. If it doesn’t make any sense in the context of your conversation, then don’t waste your breath.

Simple as that.

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COMMENTARY

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Eat Pray Love: Giving Women Editorial: A City Permission to be Selfish

Without Culture

By ELIZABETH PICHETTE Commentary Contributor

A divorced writer named Elizabeth Gillbert decides to take a year for herself and live in Italy, India and Indonesia for four months. This is the book that was in my slightly shaking hands as I made my way through airports past smiling flight attendants.

In retrospect, the only conscious thought running through my mind during the hours it took me to devour this memoir was I can do that? This woman was doing everything that I had been secretly dreaming about for months: traveling, learning a new language, and being completely self reliant.

These were things that I had been raised not to want by omission. I was supposed to find a steady job and stay in one place, not be a writer and travel the world. Why, I thought. Even Elizabeth Gillbert was told she was crazy for doing this, and she certainly turned out all right in the end. Why is everyone so quick to point out that things won’t work, even before anything happens?

I am not a feminist by any means; I’m just a stubborn girl who does not like being told what to do. Does it matter that I don’t want what conventional society tells me I should want: to be

The quest of a woman to define her own role in life.

a selfless mother who should marry the first person who asks her (because without a family there is nothing)?

I have a family, I just don’t have to potty-train them. What Elizabeth Gillbert decided to do by traveling the world was to heal herself on her terms by doing the thing she loved most: traveling.

Why does that make her crazy?

As noted in both the novel and the film, if a man said that he wanted to travel the world, there would be no one questioning his san-

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ity; but a woman says she wants to travel the world, and there is an uproar of criticism.

Yes, the world is not as safe as it used to be, but Tampa is no Singapore either. Just because a woman is thinking about her own needs rather than what society thinks she should want, it does not make her crazy. It means that she is strong for going after what she wants.

That’s a good thing, remember?

Elizabeth Pichette can be contacted at epichette@spartans.ut.edu

When you think of downtown areas, you usually think of an urban setting with lots of people, multiple forms of transportation, shops, bakeries and a central park for people to gather amongst high-rise buildings.

Downtown Tampa has some of those amenities, but in many ways it is lacking a cultural community.

The Tampa Museum of Art is a recent effort in the battle against a dying downtown area.

It was planned to bring in local residents and visitors and provide a place for people to congregate and host events.

But lately there are fewer people visiting the museum, partially due to ongoing construction, stop-and-go traffic and the absence of alternative activities in the area.

Despite these obstacles, which apply to the downtown area in general, it’s nice to see people’s excitement when something new opens.

People seem eager to know what is going on and what events are being hosted, but it can be difficult to live the wellrounded cultural lifestyle.

Downtown Tampa needs people who are cultured in not

just business and the marketplace, but also in the arts.

A city’s culture helps develop the economy for local businesses, which can have a positive effect for citizens.

Take St. Petersburg for example: a city without great means of transportation, but that successfully draws its citizens to museums, galleries and art and music shows.

The atmosphere in Tampa’s downtown needs a makeover, but more than that, the inhabitants need to step up and put in the work to help create a stellar community.

Little things like taking your date to a romantic picnic in the park or hanging out with friends and family will significantly change the way Downtown Tampa functions.

It can create an urban setting where people gather for leisure activities versus just going to work.

We encourage everyone to go out and explore what is out there.

You may be surprised by the hidden treasures you will find and the community at large will benefit from your efforts.

Summer Metamorphosis: Reconciling the New and the Old

By PHILIPPA HATENDI Commentary Editor

Coming back from summer is always an odd experience, because you always return a little different. Origin doesn’t really effect this, I am sure both American students and foreign students can identify with the feeling of metamorphosis experienced during summer break.

As an international student, I find summer to be an extremely grounding experience. I get the chance to leave America and go back to my home country and when I return from it, I always feel as though I have experienced a reincarnation of my whole being.

Studying abroad is no easy task, especially not in America.

Here the culture shock is as easy to resist as a hurricane would be.

It sweeps you away and you’re caught up in the new smells, sights, sounds and perspectives. It is a double-edged sword.

Though you are broadening your understanding of the world, a part of your former identity is being tarnished in the process. It’s very hard to achieve a balance within one’s self in general, but the difficulty increases when you have to create a balance between a foreign culture and your own.

When you first arrive as a freshmen, this is the battle that you go into. Funnily enough, though I feel like I’ve adjusted well to being at UT, sometimes I still feel like I’m in the middle of this battle. The key to adjusting and finding balance is extremely simple, even a tad cliche; it is simply this: be open.

You will go through many changes as you learn and live as a UT student, but try not to fear that these changes will alter who you are in such a way that you will no longer be able to recognize yourself. It won’t.

Our identities are far more durable than we give them credit for.

When we allow ourselves to be open to the world around us we are not so bound by the anxiety we feel about a potential loss of our cultural or personal identity.

Now the question you may be asking is how you can learn to be open. This isn’t a question that has a single textbook answer, because different people have different inThe butterfly has always been a appropriate symbol of metamorphosis. terpretations of what this actually means. Sometimes how one per- advertised in Plant Hall; go to ev- most of your origins would make sonally defines “openness” may ery event that takes your fancy. you homesick (which they someseem to another person as just an Make friends with people who times do), but to be honest, havexcuse to partake in unproductive share and help you to reinforce ing a foundation is what ensures a activities and vices. your priorities, because they’ll be strong identity.

That’s why it’s important to there to get your feet back on the And it’s those objects from participate in the new things that ground when the fun times start home, those objects of your culyou feel comfortable doing. hitting too hard. tural identity that allow you to Stop drinking when you feel Most importantly, keep in flourish even in such new suryou’ve had enough; talk to sight the things that remind you roundings. the person who sits beside you in of home, whether it be jewelery, Though I have spoken mostclass, whom you would never talk photographs, phrases or music. ly from my viewpoint as an interto normally but who seems really One would think that keeping the national student, this article is alsweet; join the club that you saw pieces of home that remind you so meant to reach out to American

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students who may be in Florida for the first time or anyone who finds the transition difficult. I know you don’t have to change continents to feel like you’ve left the familiar behind. I hope all of you will feel that you can find a level of openness that will allow you to achieve the balance you will need to flourish in this new place and make it a home away from home.

Philippa Hatendi can be contacted at phatendi@spartans. ut.edu

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COMMENTARY

Freshmen Eager to Begin College Lifestyle

By HANNAH WEBSTER Love and Sex Columnist

My friends and I entered club Prana in Ybor wearing too much make-up and not enough clothes.

The atmosphere reminded me in awful ways of middle school dances—boys slouched on the bar, adventurous girls trying to get the party started by dragging their friends on the floor in a close circle—it ended rapidly with a blushing exit.

We had arrived much too early. We lingered uncomfortably around the DJ and tried to decide whether or not we would look for more awkward dancing or just stand still. The employees shot each other knowing glances: we were obviously new at this.

But as the club got more packed, the vibe transformed.

Dim lighting and loud music of-

fered protection for those who needed courage to dance and mingle. Pretty soon, it was hard to tell who was a novice and who was a regular. Girls closed their eyes and bit their lips, while their dance partner enjoyed the private show.

Earlier in the evening, I’d met a shy girl in the corner who was complaining that she didn’t know how to dance. Later, I saw her amongst the center of the crowd with her legs firmly wrapped around a stranger, gyrating to the music while her more innocent posse stared in disbelief before turning to find their own partners.

It was a club scene from Jersey Shore or Real World. From the outside, the place must have appeared to be bursting with energy, hot music and sexual tension.

People seemed animalistic in

their primal hunt for a partner.But for me and my minimal club experience, I couldn’t help but notice the other aspect of it: strange 30 year-old men intermixed with the group of teens.

When a guy grew overly offended at my decline for a dance and tried to give me a suspicious looking drink, I made a beeline for the boys I trust, only to have my arm grabbed by yet another stranger who asked in slurring tones, “Where do you think you’re going, sweetheart?” By this point, I was ready to leave. It was barely midnight and I knew I should want to stay out until two.

I should want to drink with my friends. I should enjoy the male attention and leave with a hot stranger. Isn’t that what college is about?

That’s what I’m told.I did my own thing—circling the room,

dancing with a few guys—but couldn’t manage to get distracted enough from what was going on around me. Other girls were learning the same lesson: that “creeps” don’t just exist in health class.

When I asked Bridget Sullivan, a freshman at UT, if her expectations of the “college experience” influenced her decision to go to ‘Aja’, a club in Channelside, she said, “Yes it definitely did, but I think it had a lot to do with UT’s urban location and available nightlife.”

Russell Colleran, my fellow freshman from across the hall, had a similar response: “My mindset is this: I’m in college, this is what I’m able to do now.”

He also agreed that his expectations of college life influenced his decision to go out and have a good time.

We all sat in an exhausted silence on the cab ride home, watching the club blend in with the others until they all became a blur. Even though the end of my first adventure had come much sooner than expected, I couldn’t deny how much fun I’d had. But I also couldn’t deny the moments that left me feeling out of place and more like a freshman then I ever did in high school.

I came to college with a perfectly painted mental image of how my lifestyle would change, forgetting that a title and an acceptance letter couldn’t alter who I am. But I also came to college to learn, and learning extends far beyond any lecture hall.

Hannah Webster can be contacted at hannahkarine31@gmail. com.

a man who is not, in an attempt to regain a sense of power within the relationship.

Christin Munsch, grad, presented the results of her research at the annual meeting of the American Sociological Association in Atlanta, Georgia on Aug. 16.

The results suggest that many men feel bound by the image of the masculine provider and, in turn, see dependence upon a female partner as a source of shame.

“There’s an ideal expectation of how men are supposed to be in

society,” Munsch said, noting that even men who remain supportive of a career-oriented wife or girlfriend may experience a societal “backlash” from friends and family questioning his lack of conventional masculine power.

“People hold you accountable for not fitting that model … so, you’re going to want to demonstrate that you do belong in this group,” she said, adding that one way to do so is through an affair.

Results for women were just the opposite. Women who were economically dependent on a

male partner were less likely to be unfaithful, suggesting a reluctance to “bite the hand that feeds,” Munsch said.

Higher-earning women need not panic, however. According to Munsch, only five to seven percent of men that earned less money than their significant others cheated, and even when they did, several other factors could be cause for the subject’s behavior. Munsch said that men who are younger, less-educated and not religious were all more likely to cheat.

A former social worker, Munsch was inspired to study gender identity and power dynamics in relationships after working at a domestic violence shelter where she was faced with a seemingly endless stream of battered women. She became driven to study and fight the underlying causes.

“I felt like we were putting a band-aid on the problem,” she said. As a graduate student – and, potentially, a future professor – she plans to continue fighting the restrictive definitions of male and female roles.

College Students Lack Sleep, Results in Potential Nightmare

By SHANNON FRAZER

Kentucky Kernel, U. of Kentucky

Despite the rise of powerful businesswomen and working moms, traditional gender stereotypes continue to flourish, especially amongst men, according to a recent study by a Cornell grad student.

The study –– supported by data from the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth –– found that a man who is economically dependent on his wife or girlfriend is more likely to cheat on her than

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Sports

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No Surprises Here - The A.L. East Is Good

By MILES PARKS

straight. An American League Championship Series matchup seems inevitable between these big hitters and the Rays.

Biggest Pro: Robinson Cano must be on steroids- .322 Avg, 25 Home runs, 89 Runs Biggest Con: A.J. Burnett must’ve stopped taking steroids- 5.17 e.r.a., hasn’t won since July?

The Tampa Bay Rays are still pretty new to this whole winning thing. And with the average age of the starting rotation under 26, half the team is still in Huggies. But as a young team unaccustomed to the spot-

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How would you feel coming out to play baseball everyday knowing you’re probably going to lose? How about putting on the cleats knowing your team has to win 20 straight games to even have a shot at 4th place- In a five team division. Welcome to the Baltimore Orioles. At 33 Games behind 1st place, it’s safe to say they’re playing for the 2011 season, maybe even the 2012 season, maybe even hoping that Mayan calendar is right so they can get out of that six or seven year contract. Such is life on the worst team in baseball in the best division in sports.

Statistically speaking, it is quite improbable that the three best teams in baseball should come from the same division but statistics are useless in the A.L. East. It is a place where parody runs wild and Kevin Youkilis bats like a gorilla. The Yankees, Rays and Red Sox boast some of the best rosters this side of the new millennium.

Rather than try to sort through this mess unorganized, here’s a team-by-team breakdown to show the strengths and magnify the weaknesses.

These stats accurate as of 8/30/10.

The New York Yankees are the most loved and the most hated franchise in baseball, if not all of sports. People just care about them. It’s been up and down for the Bronx Bombers this year, not as flawless as their championship year in 2009, but still getting the job done as they share the best record in baseball. George SteinEric Kilby/flickr.com Illustration by Mike Trobiano brenner passed away and coverage was on Sportscenter for what seemed like 17 days Rays’ mascot Raymond adorning his Huggies.

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light, they sure are consistent. They share the best record in baseball, at 81-50, with the Yankees. After a huge series win against the rival Red Sox, the Rays had a home series against the Blue Jays. The announced crowd for Monday night’s game was an embarrassingly low 11,968.

“It was a big let down,” said Carl Crawford, according to Yahoo Sports. “We came out all fired up and you see that, it’s really depressing.”

With attendance not rising and money growing tight, many wonder how long the Rays can stay in Saint Petersburg, but you get the feeling a World Series win sure would help.

Biggest Pro: Crawford isn’t quick, he’s just plain fast- 41 stolen bases, 92 runs Biggest Con: James Shields should apply to be a pitcher at the home run derby.

He’d get the job. He’s given up 29 homers in 27 games.

The Boston Red Sox have been trailing all season, but they have yet to kick the can.

Maybe it’s because they’re scared they’ll break their toes. A team hit with these kind of injuries usually fades out, but that doesn’t seem to be Boston’s style.

Stars such as 2nd baseman Dustin Pedroia and 1st baseman Kevin Youkilis are out for the season, not to mention catcher Victor Martinez and outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury have missed significant time. But they have kept themselves afloat, getting within 4.5 games of 1st place on August 27th, before losing two straight to the Rays.

You get the feeling that this team is just as good as any other when they’re healthy.

The trouble is, they’re not.

Biggest Pro: Adrian Beltre should write a letter to the media with four words on it“I’m not washed up.” .323 avg., 88 RBI Biggest Con: Bad luck.

The Toronto Blue Jays aren’t really sure what to make of this season. They win a lot. But they also lose a lot. They’ve hit the most homers this season, but they’re 24th in batting average.

At 68-63, they are 13 games behind 1st place and the hope of postseason play dwindles every day. A core of young pitchers figures to give this team a real shot at winning over the next 5-7 seasons. They just picked a really bad season to have a break out year.

Biggest Pro: If chicks really dig the long ball, the Jays are striking rich with the ladies- 197 homers Biggest Con: They play in the AL EastYankees/Rays/Red Sox/Fate.

The Baltimore Orioles have won 36 percent of their games. With a new manager, Buck Showalter, the O’s have started winning at an alarming 61 percent rate. Using simple math, I have determined that at the end of the season, they will still be in last place. A+ for effort, boys.

Biggest Pro: The season is over in a month!

Biggest Con- You know it’s bad when people care more about hockey in your town than baseball.

Look for marquee, playoff atmosphere matchups in September because the A.L. East is stacked. Maybe Baltimore didn’t get the memo.

Miles Parks can be reached at mparks@ spartans.ut.edu.

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The Spartans have, however, struggled during the preseason, being shut out three times, and having been outscored by their opponents 10-0.

It is noted, however, that the three opponents compete at an NCAA Division I level, yet coach Adrian Bush would never accept that as an excuse, only a reason to work harder.

“Our season starts September 3rd against Montevallo and that is what everyone is focused on. We are going to take one game at a time and our primary focus is to win our conference and qualify for the NCAA tournament,” explains Bush.

The Spartans will need to find and correct their problems before the season starts in order to retain their reputation as an NCAA Division II powerhouse.

Maya Todd can be reached at mtodd@ spartans.ut.edu.

SCHEDULE Friday, September 3 W. Soccer vs. West Georgia 2 p.m.

M. Soccer vs. Montevallo 4:30 p.m.

Cross Country UT Early Bird Classic 6 p.m.

Volleyball Nebraska-Kearney 8:15 p.m.

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Saturday, September 4

Senior Lister Warren is the returning offensive leader for the Spartans for the 2010 campaign.

From Player to Head Coach: Adrian Bush’s Five Year Tampa Tenure Year 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Totals

Record 7-7-3 8-9-1 13-5-1 18-4-1 17-3-1 63-28-7

Postseason N/A N/A NCAA South Regional NCAA Final Four NCAA Quarterfinals 6-2-1

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Volleyball Northern Kentucky 3:45 p.m.

Volleyball Concordia, St. Paul 8:15 p.m

Sunday, September 5 W. Soccer vs. Newberry 10 a.m.

M. Soccer vs. Georgia Southwestern noon Volleyball Grand Valley State 1 p.m. tampaspartans.com

Men’s Head Soccer Coach Adrian Bush.

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Larry Fitzgerald in action, beating Philadelphia Eagles’ corner Sheldon Brown for the touchdown.

By KYLE BENNETT Asst. Sports Editor

The 2010 National Football League is less than two weeks from kicking off its regular season, which means fantasy football is already in full swing. Most leagues have already had their drafts and the trash talking has already begun between best friends and bitter rivals.

With the preseason winding down its time to take a step back and look at what we’ve learned. It has once again been confirmed that Brett Favre is going to play until he cannot walk anymore. It’s all extremely too much talked about for it to be THAT much of a hindrance.

Everyone knows he is an old man, two weeks away from his 41st birthday, but the fact at hand is that the man can still play football and he still knows more about the game than anyone else on the field. Period.

He is being drafted at the 54th spot overall, according to ESPN fantasy sports.

It’s always a risk when your starting quarterback is a fragile 41-year-old-man who can’t decide if he wants to play the game or not, but following up arguably the best season of his career in 2009 that may

be a risk worth taking.

On the injury front, Maurice JonesDrew has been sidelined for the rest of the preseason, due to a sore knee.

While it may be solely a cautionary it still is a cause for some minor concern, if nothing else, because he is being drafted as the third best running back in the league.

One of the biggest impact wide-outs I have questions about is Larry Fitzgerald.

There is no denying that Fitz is as good as they come on the outside.

He’s big, strong, fast and has phenomenal hands, but there is one huge question mark about the Cardinals offense…who is their quarterback?

If you’re basing your assumption off the 2010 preseason I think you’re back to square one. Brett Anderson is currently no.

1 on the depth chart, but with only 53 attempts and an even worse, two touchdowns, it’s tough to see the light at the end of this season, fantasy-wise, for Fitzgerald.

Although its only preseason, it’s a little scary when you see only one reception for 16 yards.

Happy drafting, if you haven’t done so already, and best of luck to you this year.

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Keys to Victory: No. 3 Tampa Takes on No. 1 Concordia University Assists:

Blocking:

The Spartans’ passing game was instrumental in their 2009 NCAA title run as they passed at .428 success rate.

Tampa and Concorida had similiar numbers at the net last season.

Both teams averaged over two blocks per set, with UT totaling 264 blocks and CU tallying 261 in the 2009 campaign.

UT averaged 13.8 assists per set en route to tallying a total 1633 assists on the year.

CU is the three-time defending national champion, finishing 37-0 in ‘09. UT finished 31-3 and was crowned SSC and South Regional champions.

Digs:

Kills:

Averaging 14.2 digs per set, the Spartans ended the ‘09 season with 1580 total digs, while oppents only tallied 1358.

Tampa and Concordia slaughtered the ball last year, combining for 3468 kills on the 2009 season.

Concordia averaged 16.9 digs per set and finished with 1973 total digs in 2009.

Tampa averaged 15.1 kills per set in ‘09, while CU had the edge with 15.4 kills per set.

UT had a .326 attack percentage.

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Cross Country The men and 10th ranked women’s cross country team will begin their 2010 campaign at home as they will host the first meet of the season at Dover Trails in Tampa.

The event is called the UT Early Bird Classic, and is set to get underway at 6 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 3.

Last year at the Early Bird Classic, Jess Butler finished 7th individually, the top spot for Spartan runners who will be returning to the team this year.

Baseball Tampa native and Plant High School alum John Ramos was hired to be an assistant coach for the Spartan baseball team.

A collegiate ball player at Stanford, Ramos led the team to three conference titles and a College World Series Appearance. In the Majors, Ramos played briefly with the New York Yankees, and was in both the San Diego and Toronto farm systems.

Soccer After a trip to Columbus, Ga. to begin the 2010 season versus Montevallo and Georgia Southwestern, the men’s soccer team will have their home opener against University of the Incarnate Word on Sept. 7 at 7 p.m.

Likewise, the women’s team will travel to Columbus to get the 2010 campaign underway. Following their road trip, they will return home to face Warner on Sept. 10 at 7 p.m.

Press Conferences Four different Spartan teams held a press conference prior to the start of their 2010 seasons.

Members of the cross country, men’s soccer, women’s soccer and volleyball teams answered questions about their expectations for their respective upcoming seasons.

These press conferences can be viewed on the UT Athletics’ Youtube Channel.

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A three-year letterman in baseball and football at Plant High, Ramos will focus on working with the Spartan hitters and catchers.

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Ryan Griffin will look to lead the Spartan midfield to the top of the SSC.

The University of Tampa Men’s Soccer team is welcoming many new faces as they are set to open the 2010 season.

Coming of a 17-3-1 2009 campaign the Spartans have lost almost half of their starters. Ryan Thompson, Dan Ingvarsson, Pascal Millien, Kyle Williams, and Zach Fraser are the five starters that graduated in May, ending their collegiate soccer careers with the Spartans.

The team’s rigor will be taking a big hit as Ingvarsson, a second team NSCAA All-American, Millien, a third team All-American, and Thompson, a first team NSCAA All-American and backto-back Sunshine State Conference Defensive Player of the year have left the team behind.

In 2009, these players led their team to claim the South Region Championship. The team defeated the Rollins College Tars to advance to the NCAA Quarterfinals where it suffered a heartbreaking 1-0 loss to the Lees-McRae College Bobcats in Banner Elk, N.C. Tampa would later go on to watch Lees-McRae advance to the NCAA Final at Pepin Stadium, UT’s own turf.

Returning to the squad this year for their senior seasons are defender Daniel Bergstrand and forward Lister Warren, who are expected to drive the successes of the 2010 Spartans. Junior Ryan Griffin also returns to anchor the team at midfield.

“Expectations are the same this year as they were in 2008 and 2009, and that is to win every game we play,” said Griffin, the midfielder.

“We’ve lost many incredible players to graduation but we still have a great group of guys from last year’s squad and many new faces waiting to make their mark on the field.”

After having standout freshman seasons, Brian Fekete, Dominic Goncalves and Matt Noble are coming back for their second year with even greater persistence and power.

UT will be welcoming two transfer students from Northern Oklahoma College (NOC).

Junior David Gulec from Orebro, Sweden and sophomore Kemal Malcolm from Kingston, Jamaica have both joined this year with intent to assist their new school to victory.

At NOC, Gulec collected a team-high 12 assists, while Malcolm totaled 28 goals in 22 matches.

[See Men’s Soccer, 18]

Once Upon a Time: Tampa Spartan Football History

By DANIEL FEINGOLD Sports Editor

In what may seem like a very distant past, The University of Tampa once fielded a collegiate football team.

From 1933, two years after UT was founded, to 1974, the Spartans threw around the pigskin in competition versus a number of well-known collegiate football programs, including Florida, Rutgers, Tennessee, Alabama and Louisville.

Exluding their final season in 1974, the Spartans sported an alltime regular season record of 191155-12. They earned bids to four Bowl Games- 1951 Beach Bowl, 1952 and 1954 Cigar Bowl and 1972 Tangerine Bowl- in which they were victorious in each.

The Spartans had 13 coaches at the helm of the team’s 41 year lifetime, starting with Head Coach Nash Higgins. Higgins lasted as Head Coach from 1933 through the 1940 season, totaling a record of 36-39-5.

UT’s most successful coach was Marcelino Huerta, Jr., who led the Spartans from 1952-1961 with a 61-37-2 record. Three of the Spartans’ Bowl appearances came in this timespan.

The records set by the Tampa football team are quite impressive, whether or not they be in favor of the Spartans.

In the 1948 season, Tampa put up 77 points en route to a victo-

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The University of Tampa football program played its games in Tampa Stadium before being terminated in 1975.

ry against Colegio Military. On the contrary, Tampa also had 77 points scored on them, in a losing effort to Tulsa in 1967. The team’s longest win streak was set in the 1970 season at nine wins.

Though the football team’s existance was rather short-lived, the Spartans did have standout athletes in college who went on to do great things in professional football. In 1973, defensive end

John Matuszak was drafted by the Houston Oilers first overall in the NFL Draft. Throughout his professional football career, Matuszak played in 123 games.

Fred Solomon, who played for UT as a quarterback and running back, was taken by the Miami Dolphins in the 2nd round of the 1975 NFL draft.

Solomon caught 371 passes for 5846 yards and 48 touchdowns in

his 11 year NFL career.

All in all, 18 Spartans were drafted or started in the NFL, and six Superbowl rings are shared by three different former Spartans.

The football program was ended in 1975 over financial issues.

Editor’s Note: Statistics do not include 1974 season.

Daniel Feingold can be reached at minaret.sports@gmail. com.