Vol. CXXII Issue 2

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Stetson University | DeLand, Fla.

The Parking Situation

There is more room in the girdle of a Baptist minister’s wife at an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast!

Amber Cox Staff Writer As both student and faculty populations at Stetson increase, the parking situation on campus has become increasingly troublesome.

Numerous reports of inadequate parking options have surfaced over the first week of classes.

Rob Pruette, a senior commuting student, voiced his concerns.

“They have asked the majority of the seniors to live off campus and haven’t increased commuter parking? This seems like it could be an issue down the road,” Pruette said.

However, the issues with parking, both commuter and residential, have arisen sooner rather than later.

Currently, there are roughly 400-500 commuter parking spaces and 2,600 residential parking spaces, though exact numbers are difficult to provide since dirt and grass lots are not striped nor marked, and the exact number of commuters and residents with vehicles won’t be certain until all the decals that have been given out are counted.

But one thing that is certain is that parking has been very tight these past couple weeks.

Because the majority of seniors have been asked to live off-campus, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of commuters. This increase coupled

with the high number of residents parking in commuter spaces intensifies the already congested parking.

While there was already tough competition to get a commuter space in previous years, this year some commuter parking has even been converted into faculty parking for the faculty members hired to accommodate the overall increase of the student body.

According to Public Safety Officer Richard Gaylord, once the semester starts, the highest amount of tickets are issued to residents parking in commuter spaces.

Commuters are not the only ones struggling with parking. Both new and returning residents have found the parking zones to be quite confusing, and most often than not, finding a parking spot can be a daunting free-for-all.

“Parking is a challenge every year,” says Public Safety Officer Robert Matusick. “While the parking situation is evaluated every year so adjustments can be made for the future, they just aren’t inventing land anymore.”

Stetson’s campus is confined by the town that surrounds it, so while the student body may expand, the actual size of the campus – and likewise, parking space – is unable to follow suit.

Matusick acknowledges this limitation: “As we expand, the future of campus parking is an issue.

But we have developed some lots in underutilized areas. Namely, there is a parking area that accom-

modates 75 vehicles near the tennis courts behind the Cummings Gym—an area that most students aren’t aware of. We also recently added a grass overflow lot behind the LBC.” Gaylord also said that there are long range plans to expand parking and add parking lots, but there is no definite timeline in place yet.

“The problem with developing parking lots is that once you get past the state, federal, and city regulations, it costs thousands of dollars, and [building] a parking garage is about $3,000 per parking space,” said Matusick.

Due to these expenses, actions for plans for additional parking appear to be fairly far off. However, Stetson, like the majority of other college campuses, has shifted toward becoming a walking campus and has relocated much of its on-campus parking to the outer limits.

“We have put a lot of effort into making Stetson a walking campus, not a driving campus,” added Matusick.

Despite popular beliefs, Officer Matusick claims that Stetson is “very conscious of the parking on campus.”

“We do have adequate parking, just not always in the place you want to be,” Matusick said.

So, in the meantime, as we wait for more significant accommodations, it might be best to strap on your walking shoes and enjoy the Florida sunshine.

The People of Stetson Dear People of Stetson: Stetson may be a small school, but it’s still possible not to know much about the people you walk through campus with everyday. I decided to start this ongoing series to try and capture the essence and diversity of the Stetson community through photography.

Hope you enjoy!

Shadee Rios Staff Photographer Wilder Herron

Sophomore Hometown: Durham, NC How do you like Stetson?: “I love it, so glad to be back” What happened to your foot?: “I fell off a sidewalk and dropped a couch on myself” How’s your day been so far?: “Pretty solid, it’s a nice day out” What classes do you have?: ”History, Choir and then Spanish” Nice, Major?: “History” Any Minors?: “Anthropology and Spanish” Any exciting plans this weekend?: “Yeah, actually. I get to see my sister. I haven’t seen her in four years.”

Oh nice, is she coming down here?: “Yeah. Well actually, my other sister just had a baby! So we’re all coming together this weekend”

Neil Bondurant Transfer student, sophomore “kind of” Hometown: Melbourne, FL What are you reading?: “I’m reading a book on music education: Teach Music in American Society” Is that your major?: “Yes, music education” How’s your day been?: “I can’t complain. It’s been very well” How are you liking Stetson?: “ I love Stetson’s campus, and I love all the classes I’ve had so far”

Photo credit: Shadee Rios

Photo credit: Shadee Rios

Commuter and Faculty Lot 25 between Flagler and Davis Hall.

Parking violation in Flager Parking lot.

The car needed an updated decal.

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Passing Through the Gates: Stetson’s Newest Tradition

First year students gather with candles around the Forest of Arden as FOCUS leaders explain the event.

Photo courtesy: Chris Goolsby Caroline Williams Staff Writer Stetson is known for its beautiful campus, steeped in over 130 years of history and tradition. On August 19th, the university began a new tradition called “Pass Through the Gates,” an event designed to initiate the class of 2018 into the Stetson community.

Varsity hosted this event in collaboration with the FOCUS staff and the Department of Campus Vibrancy.

The club is dedicated to remembering Stetson’s history, spirit, and tradition. Tanner Vickers, Assistant Director of Vibrancy and Tradition, was also a part of the planning process.

Vickers said the idea for the event arose when a vacancy in the orientation schedule was recognized.

“There is no culminating event to formally conclude FOCUS orientation and initiate the new class into the Stetson family’,” said Vickers. “We wanted to celebrate this new class and invite them into our community in the right way.”

Last Tuesday, FOCUS leaders and their foci gathered in the Forest of Arden behind Sampson Hall. The homecoming torch was lit, and seniors JJ Lopez and Holly Meadows introduced and explained the significance of the event.

“One body, one spirit, one pride, one voice, one community,

one family; this is one Stetson,” said Lopez toward the end of the speech.

Vickers said the speech was an invitation to students to become part of something much bigger than themselves.

“It very clearly and explicitly relayed the message of responsibility that they have— that they don’t just go here, that they are a part of this place, that it is their duty to care for, champion, and support this university and this community,” says Vickers.

Candles were passed out during the speech. The FOCUS leaders were called forward to light their own candles with the flame from the homecoming torch and then light the candles of the freshman.

“The candles were supposed to represent individual spirits of people coming together to represent the new student body at Stetson,” says Chris Goolsby, a member of Varsity.

When all candles were lit, the FOCUS leaders led the class of 2018 around campus. It wasn’t just a walk, however. The route they took was filled with symbolism.

The class of 2018 walked around the music buildings and in front of Elizabeth Hall, on the side closest to Woodland Boulevard. It was imperative that the students walked on the road between the two brick columns instead of on the sidewalk, because that was the purpose of this rite of passage.

In the past, there were wrought iron gates between the columns, and the new students would walk through them as a sign that they were officially part of the university.

“The gates used to be a big, recognizable part of Stetson.

They’re actually displayed in front of the hat rack, bolted on the outside walls of the bookstore and the post office. They were just removed to expand and make space for larger cars as time went on,” says Goolsby.

“We made the route inefficient on purpose. It is supposed to symbolize their [the students’] route through their time at Stetson. You take lefts, you take rights, you have good days, you have bad days, you meet new people, you go to unfamiliar places, you make your way through, and eventually you wind up in the

Edmunds Center and you graduate,” Vickers said. “It speaks to the journey here, and we wanted that processional to feel like a journey.”

When the students reached Holler Fountain, they were invited to dip their hands in the water as a symbol of the request to take care of the university. The FOCUS leaders then took them to the Edmunds Center, where they passed off the new students to Varsity. The night concluded with a pep rally.

“People were joking that this is a cult kind of thing, but ritual is important,” Vickers said. “It conveys a message in a manner that cannot be said any other way.”

Goolsby and Vickers were both enthusiastic about the procession and presentation.

“I loved the procession,” says Goolsby. “It felt amazing to see Varsity put on their first major event.”

“It was cool to watch the first years when they lit their own candles, which was symbolic of what we receive from the university,” Vickers added. “You can always come back to this place 40 years from now, to a place that was part of your own story and your own history. I just loved watching that symbolic part—the light of many becomes the light of one, and I thought that was pretty powerful.”

Eventually, the Department of Campus Vibrancy and Tradition would like to see “Pass Through the Gates” become a much bigger event, and have the whole student body involved in this new tradition.

Students Choose Johnny Rockets as New Campus Dining Option Alexandra Shimalla Staff Contributor As the semester kicks off again, many of us have been wondering what’s going to replace 2-Mato in the Hat Rack.

Well Stetson, meet Johnny Rockets.

Paul Johnson, the Director of Dining Services, and Lindsey Bishop, the Director of Marketing, explained how Johnny Rockets became an option.

“Well, we knew it was time to change out 2-Mato. It just wasn’t picking up, so we did some surveys,” Johnson said.

These surveys had two questions, asking students to pick

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which type of food they’d like to see at Stetson.

The first question asked students to pick their favorite food option, and the second question asked them to pick an alternate, but they couldn’t pick the same answer.

The next step for Stetson was to reach out to some of the internal brands and compare those companies with external brands, such as Johnny Rockets.

However, the available space and size of the college were two limitations that some companies couldn’t deal with. After they were able to narrow down the companies to BYOB, an internal brand, and Johnny Rockets, the national brand, Johnson reached

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out to students again.

“A year ago, there was backlash because the students felt they weren’t involved in any of the changes, said Johnson. “We really feel like we’ve done a 180 on that because this was student picked.”

And the results are obvious.

Johnny Rockets will be open from 11 a.m. till 11 p.m., seven days a week upon its opening.

Although their menu focuses mainly on burgers, fries, and shakes, there are a few healthier options available. Customers have the ability to order a turkey or veggie burger, opt for a chicken sandwich, or pick a salad instead.

Stetson’s general meal swap rules still apply to Johnny Rock-

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ets, but there are a few limitations. As the company is a national brand, the costs are higher than other internal brands, so students can use a meal swap to buy a burger or sandwich, but buying a drink or fries will require them to use HatterBucks to cover the difference.

For example, if you want an “Original Combo” (basically, a burger and fries), you’d normally pay $9.38 in cash, but by using a meal swap and HatterBucks, you’ll end up paying only $3.49.

Look for a grand opening of Johnny Rockets during Friends and Family Weekend, Oct. 3 till Oct. 5, which will include a variety of games and giveaways.

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September 4, 2014

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Stetson Coffee Shop and C-Store Now Closed on Saturdays Caroline Williams Staff Writer On August 22, Dining Services announced that the Coffee Shop and the C-Store will now be closed on Saturdays due to lack of use, in an effort to limit unnecessary expenses.

“We’ve noticed that if you’re here on a Saturday, the coffee shop is very quiet; it’s a lot different than a weekday,” said Paul Johnson, Senior Director of Dining Services. “We track our sales and we track our movement. We do that every fifteen minutes for every location all year long.

There’s just not enough people, financially, to warrant keeping everything open that’s not being used.”

The coffee shop is a popular place to study and socialize, and there were mixed reactions from students upon hearing the news.

“We pay so much money to attend Stetson and they can’t even keep the coffee shop open,” said sophomore Brittany Waldren.

“They could just open it later and close it earlier.”

Sophomore Katie Berens shared a very different opinion on the matter: “Most of us use the coffee shop as a shortcut to our dorm halls, getting across campus, and so on. It really is just going to lose money and be an inconvenience [to keep it open], in my opinion.”

Some students, particularly those who live off campus or do not have meal plans, are indifferent, such as junior Justin Baumann.

“It doesn’t bother me since I live in an apartment,” he said.

“But I used to work for the coffee shop, and Saturday mornings to late afternoons were notoriously slow. Closing the coffee shop on Saturdays saves them money, less

food is wasted from remaining unsold, and less workers have to come in.”

Junior Francina Elien currently works at the coffee shop and shares similar feelings.

“I think that having the coffee shop [the space rather than the actual business] closed is a little upsetting, but there are multiple places on campus that provide study spaces that are rarely used,” she said. “Einstein’s is still open on Saturday and has the lattes, mochas, and regular hot and iced coffees, so you can still get your coffee fix.”

In regards to her employment, Elien said she was happy for the day off. “Now I can direct my Saturdays to relaxing and studying as opposed to working all day Saturday, as I did in the past, and I still have the same amount of hours. There weren’t as many customers coming in and really we just sat around waiting for our shifts to end.”

The C-Store will also be closed on Saturdays for the same reason the coffee shop will be.

Other study spaces and similar food options are still available on campus.

“Students will be able to purchase a fountain beverage or bottled juices in the Hat Rack without using their meal plan,” said Lindsey Bishop, Director of Marketing for Dining Services.

“There is also the Coke vending machine in the CUB, and we are looking at the possibility of a food vending machine in the future.”

The Garden Room, located directly across the coffee shop and connected to the Commons, is now a 24 hour study space.

New furniture and vending options are planned to be added here in the future as well.

The hours of operation for the Commons and Einstein’s will remain the same.

Photo credit: Samantha Ollila

Photo above: Coffee shop Photo below: C-Store

Events This Week Friday, September 5

Saturday, September 6

Monday, September 8

First Year Leadership Retreat 4 AM - 6 PM

Cross Country UNF Invitational 8 AM - 10:30 PM, Jacksonville, FL

National Suicide Prevention Week All Week

Oscar Bluemner Fall 2014 & The Waiting Room Exhibition Begin 11 AM - 4 PM, Hand Art Center

Volleyball vs. North Carolina A&T at The Citadel 10 AM - 12 PM, Charleston SC

Wednesday, September 10

Volleyball vs. Charleston Southern at The Citadel 4 PM - 6 PM, Charleston, SC Opening Reception for Bluemner & The Waiting Room Exhibitions 6 PM - 8 PM, Hand Art Center Women’s Soccer at Miami 7 PM - 9 PM, Miami, FL Faculty Recital: Jane Christeson, mezzo soprano 7:30 PM - 9 PM, Lee Chapel, Elizabeth Hall

Volleyball at the Citadel 1 PM - 3 PM, Charleston, SC

Guest Recital: David Shifrin, clarinet 7:30 PM - 9 PM, Lee Chapel, Elizabeth Hall

Football vs. Florida Tech 7 PM - 10 PM, Spec Martin Stadium

Movie Night - Living in Emergency: Stories of Doctors Without Borders 8 PM - 9:45 PM, 25L, duPont-Ball Library

Sunday, September 7

Thursday, September 11

Women’s Soccer vs. Wingate 1 PM - 3 PM, DeLand, FL

9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance All day, various locations on and off campus

Men’s Soccer at Florida Atlantic 2 PM - 4 PM, Boca Raton, FL

Post 9/11 Emergency Management Presentation 5 PM - 6 PM, Stetson Room

Faculty Recital: Jessica Hall Speak, clarinet 3 PM - 4:30 PM, Lee Chapel, Elizabeth Hall

Uncouth Hour 9 PM - 10:30 PM, NiteLites

4 NEWS Faculty Profiles: Meet Our New Professors Brittany Waldren Staff Contributor

Anthony Appleton, Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Wendy Anderson, Professor and Chair of the Department of Environmental Studies and Geography

Jason Evans, Assistant Professor of Environmental Science

Giovanni Fernandez and Jessica West (no photo), Assistant Professors of Finance

Rachel Core and Sven Smith (no photo), Assistant Professors of Sociology

Public Safety Report Highlight Reel

Laura Crysel and Danielle Linder (no photo), Assistant Professors of Psychology

B. Tod Cox and Ying Yang (no photo), Assistant Professors of Marketing

Asal Mohamadi Johnson, Assistant Professor of Integrative Health Science

Dejan Magoc, Assistant Professor of Integrative Health Science

Mary Ellen Oslick, Assistant Professor of Education

Douglas Phillips, Assistant Professor of Music; Director of Bands

Case #20140525: On Aug. 9, a forcible sexual offense was reported to public safety. The location and other details were classified as confidential for the sake of student privacy.

Case #20140532: On Aug. 20, damage was reported at Delta Sigma Phi’s residence House A. It was reported that a tree had fallen on a student’s car.

Case #20140534: On Aug. 21, A burglar alarm was reported from the Counseling Center. It was later discovered that the alarm was caused by an employee.

Case #20140540: On Aug. 20, an alcohol policy violation was reported at Phi Sigma Kappa residence House C. The building was reportedly cleared out after reports of loud music, and alcohol was found inside.

Case #20140543: On the evening of Aug. 22, a fire alarm was reported in Stetson Cove Building 1. The alarm reportedly stemmed from a malfunction from a student’s hair straighter.

Leigh de Armas DeLorenzi (top photo) and Page Thanasiu (bottom photo), Assistant Professors of Counselor Education

Case #20140547: On approximately 3 a.m. on Aug. 23, a second fire alarm was reported from Stetson Cove Building 1. The alarm was reportedly caused by burnt food from the same apartment responsible for the previous fire alarm.

Case #20140561: On Aug. 26, a policy violation was reported to Public Safety. The incident concerns a student disrespecting a faculty member from an unknown department.

Case #20140563: On Aug. 26, an alcohol policy violation was reported at the DuPont Library. Reportedly, the incident involved alcohol consumption by a student under the age of 21. The alcohol was confiscated.

Ethan Greene, Assistant Professor of Digital Arts

No photos shown: Mytzi Dykes, Instructor in Management Alexis Walker, Assistant Professor of Political Science

Daniil Zavlunov, Assistant Professor of Music History

Joshua Eckroth, Assistant Professor of Computer Science

B. Madhu Rao, Associate Dean of Undergraduate Business Programs; Professor of Decision and Information Sciences Jamison Walker, Assistant Professor of Music

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September 4, 2014

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Artist Spotlight: Brinson Swann Each issue, the “Artist Spotlight” will acknowledge a student artist and their creative contributions to the Stetson community and beyond

Photo courtesy: Brinson Swann

Katie Dezes

Editor-in-Chief Junior accounting major, Brinson Swann, can most likely be found in the recording studio working on his newest musical undertaking.

“I usually spend all of my time—like more time than I spend studying or in classes a week—in the studio in Flagler,” Swann said.

One must not be fooled by his interest in finance. As a rapper, music producer, member of an electronic dance music (EDM) duo, part-time acoustic rock performer, and former choir singer, Brinson Swann refers to himself as “the renaissance man of music.”

Swann plays a variety of instruments: guitar, drums, bass, ukulele, some piano, and a bit of mandolin.

His interest in music originated in seventh grade after his brother introduced him to a recording program. Two years later, Swann created an EP with his brother’s friend that landed him his first live show.

“After that first show, I was just like damn, I’ve gotta do this for the rest of my life,” Swann said. “I don’t know, it just hit me like a bug, and I’ve been infected ever since.”

Swann said he chose to pursue a degree in finance as a backup plan in case his goals for a music career fall through: “My dad was a music major, and he came out of school and started doing real estate and he was like, ‘Dang, I wish I did finance.’ “I just want to have something I can always fall back on if I need to.

I’ve always wanted to make money off of music, even if it isn’t a lot. Now I can learn how to invest that and keep growing.”

Swann also said he wanted to separate his work from his play as much as possible. “I didn’t want to get burnt out—I do music for fun,” Swann said.

Currently, Swann’s focus is on his music group, Florida’s Finest Family, which predominantly creates rap music.

The group was originally created simply for fun. “Then we started realizing, ‘oh, we’re kinda making good music,’” Swann said. “Every mixtape we did just kept getting better.”

The trio, which formed about a year ago, has already released four mixtapes. The fifth, entitled “Soulution,” is expected to be released within the next couple months.

“The overall sound of our album is hard to pinpoint; you just have to listen to it fully to grasp what we’re all about,” said fellow group member, Jake Hillis. “It’s

Florida’s Finest Family. Pictured from left to right, Jake Hillis, Connor Legaspi, Brinson Swann. based off our everyday lives and beliefs and the things we see day in and day out...”

While the group’s mixtapes primarily use beats from other producers, Swann said Florida’s Finest Family is currently working on an album made up of entirely original beats that is expected to be released in the coming year.

“We’ve been steadily getting more exposure,” said Swann.

“Every day, it’s a little step forward; I’m really excited what this year will hold.”

Swann’s groupmates expressed the utmost respect and admiration for his work.

“For me, working with Brinson is ideal in so many ways because he’s very musically inclined and open to other’s opinions and ideas as well as his own,” said Connor Legaspi, the third member of the group.

“Working with Brinson is like working with one of a kind!,” Hillis said. “I’ve never seen somebody put so many hours in the studio and continue to love every bit of it, day in and day out.

Since 14 years old, he’s had the

Leonidas Dezes Staff Contributor

passion for music and ever since he’s hopped behind the board, I’ve heard nothing but progression and excellence from this kid’s work.”

“He is one of the most supportive, hard working, charismatic people I’ve ever met,” Hillis added.

In addition to working with Florida’s Finest Family, Brinson started up an electronic dance duo, “Sylviann,” with his friend, Daniel Sylvia.

Swann also plays acoustic music in his free time. Although he received a fairly large online following for his 2012 EP “Vines,” he stopped going in this direction when he started college.

“I’ve still been working on acoustic music, but more behind the scenes—kinda like getting a better, more mature sound vs. a younger, poppy sound,” Swann said.

In the past year, Swann was also a member of the Men’s Chorus and the Choral Union at Stetson. “It always kept my voice in good condition and it was just fun,” Swann said. “I just love being involved with music as much

as I can.”

He is currently interning at North Avenue Studios, a recording studio in Orange City, and is involved with the local rap scene as a producer.

Swann has also recently worked on an album for Deland rap/hip-hop artist, Ke’Shawn James, who goes by the stage name, “Contra, The Artist.” According to James, the upcoming mixtape, entitled “The True Life”, is “basically a collection of songs to open the hearts of the listener, and persuade the listener to stay True to yourself, and pursue what you Truly love and believe in...”

Every instrumental is created

by James, but Brinson is featured on a couple tracks.

“I aimed for an original, different sound, unlike the typical cliché club bangers or hype songs, and it’s definitely displayed through my production and Brinson’s engineering,” James said.

“Brinson and I share a lot of similarities in terms of creativity, so he definitely helped create masterpieces by combining his ideas and opinions with mine.”

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9th Times a Charm A reflection on the band, Reptar

Pictured: Ryan Engelberger, Shadee Rios, Andrew McFarland, William Kennedy, Vicki Quintero and Graham Ulicny.

Shadee Rios

Staff Photographer This past Friday, I saw the band Reptar (yes, named after the cartoon dinosaur from “Rugrats”) in concert for the ninth time.

Yup, I’ve seen the same band nine times in the past four years. I know it sounds crazy, and truth be told, it kind of is. The tickets aren’t that expensive and the shows are always a great time.

But Reptar isn’t just some band to go see on the weekend.

They hold a very special place in my heart and have become the leading band in my personal soundtrack for my last three years of college.

The first time I saw Reptar was around this time of year in 2011. I mentioned that I liked going to concerts in my first dorm hall meeting, and I was looking for people who wanted to go with me to the upcoming Foster the People concert at the House of Blues in Orlando.

That was how I met Madison, who is now my best friend. She lived in my dorm, was in my focus group, and was in my freshman seminar class. We quickly bonded over a ferocious love for the movie “Jaws,” and she decided to come to the show with me.

We borrowed her sister’s car and sped out of campus.

By the time we got to the show, we were about 15 people deep in line and got really good spots right near the front. Madison and I made small talk as we waited for the first act. A band called Cults came on; we danced, but later agreed they really weren’t all that great (sorry if you like them).

Then four dudes came on

the stage and called themselves Reptar. They looked weird and normal at the same time, and I really didn’t know what to expect. They began their set with a song called ‘Blastoff,’ which begins with the sound of people chattering and some ambient bass rhythms. Then the lead singer opened his mouth, and everything I knew about music changed.

His mouth twisted and contorted in ways that didn’t make any sense, and the music coming out of his mouth was like nothing I’d ever heard. Their songs featured bells, horns, shouting— basically everything you would expect not to work together well.

I didn’t know how to feel about them after the concert, and if it weren’t for Madison constantly playing Reptar’s music and telling me to download their album, I probably wouldn’t feel the way I do about them now.

She’s actually the only other person, probably in the whole world, who’s also seen them play live nine times.

A year later, I still couldn’t stop listening to Reptar and neither could my friends. It’s what we listened to when we were hanging out, and it’s what we told people to play at parties. We talked about them, watched their music videos, and just completely fanned out over them. We were all obsessed, and when we heard that they were playing at Bonarroo, we all bought tickets to go.

Bonaroo itself was a magical experience, and getting to see Reptar with the people that loved them just as much as I did made it even more special. We got to the show extra early and made our way to the front. Reptar added a guitar, saxophone, trumpet, and trombone player to their set,

and getting to hear their crazy, intricate music played on actual live instruments was like hearing them for the first time.

Reptar was really becoming more than just a band to me. It was a very solid, driving force in my relationship with my friends here at Stetson. It’s what we bonded over and its what we were passionate enough about to travel from all around the U.S just to meet up and see them at a music festival. I went to Bonaroo with a hole in my back from surgery so I could see this band again (different story, don’t ask).

Getting to see Reptar for the ninth time last Friday with all of my closest friends from Stetson was a very special experience. I danced like a maniac and sang at the top of my lungs, and I loved every second of it. Getting to meet the band after and tell them what a special night it was— how amazing and influential they are to me and how grateful I am that they play so many shows in Florida—was the most delicious icing on the best cake ever.

When I listen to Reptar, I’m listening to laughter and beautiful memories. I’m so happy to say Reptar is one of my favorite bands; without them college would have been totally different and so would I. If you get anything out of reading this story, I hope that it’s that when you find something you love, whether it be a band, a book, or an idea, love it with all your heart; love it so hard that sometimes you question your sanity.

But even more importantly, share it with your friends and the people you love. The feelings you get after will be like nothing you’ve ever felt before.

Lead singer Graham during the show.

Sam Horowitz and Sean of Reptar talk before the show.

Photo Courtesy: Shadee Rios

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September 4, 2014

Rock Against Cancer Recap: Smaller Lineup, Bigger Turnout Sam Votaw

Managing Editor This past Friday, I saw the ba SigEp held its annual Rock Against Cancer concert two Saturdays ago, which raised approximately $1,500 in donations for the American Cancer Society.

The event was different from previous editions, featuring only two bands as opposed to the stacked lineups in years past.

Vice President of Programming Jack Stautberg said the changes were an attempt to enhance the experience for students.

“This year, we really want-

ed to concentrate the time of the event so it didn’t run all day in hopes of a higher turnout,” Stautberg said Starting around 4 p.m. inside the Hollis Center gymnasium, attendance was notably larger than the peak of last year’s show.

Special edition event t-shirts and tank tops, which sold out, were on sale to raise money for the American Cancer Society.

Porkies BBQ catered for the event, with all proceeds from meals going toward the donation fund as well.

The first band of the night was St. Petersburg ska band, UNRB, who dazzled the audience

with their upbeat brass section.

They performed a lengthy set full of original songs as well as upbeat covers of radio friendly hits, such as “Forget You” by CeeLo Green and “Tighten Up” by The Black Keys.

Headliners, Resinated, also by way of St. Pete, took things down a notch with their tropical fusion of reggae and alternative rock.

The crowd began to shrink as the evening waned on, but several devoted attendants stood in front of the makeshift stage captivated by the mellow four-piece.

Ska band UNRB from St. Petersberg Fl was first to take the stage.

Resinated, also from St. Petersberg Fl, took the stage second with their alternative rock and reggae fusion sound.

Photo Courtesy: Sam Votaw

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Movie Review

The Giver

Garen Knight Freed A&E Editor

If you attended middle/high school in the last 20 years, chances are you read Lowry’s “The Giver” in an English class, and chances are you (like myself) loved it!

Having won the Newbery Medal in 1994, the book has sold more than 10 million copies worldwide and continues to be a literary sensation among young adults. …and then there is the 2014 film adaptation of Lowis Lowry’s modern dystopian classic.

Unfortunately for those of us that grew up with “The Giver,” the film, directed by Philip Noyce, failed to capture the full spirit of Lowry’s book; rather, Noyce has transformed the film into a “Twilight”-esque tween romance film with faint hints of its original predecessor.

It’s hard to imagine a film such as “The Giver” going down such a horrible road to ruin considering the actors that Noyce utilized to create the film.

Despite the strong presence

of seasoned performers like Jeff Bridges (the titular Giver) and Meryl Streep (the Chief Elder), the film was overwhelmed by a flood of inexperienced Hollywood newcomers.

Had they been selected for another film, perhaps a cheesy romantic drama, Brenton Thwaites (Jonas) and Odeya Rush (Fiona) may have been able to propel their Hollywood careers quite a bit.

However, I believe there is one element of this film that absolutely destroyed its chances for any worthy praise in my eyes, and maybe the eyes of many other critics as well. …Taylor Swift.

Although the pop country artist was on screen for less than 10 minutes, the fact that she was even in the film at all made me question the integrity of Noyce’s adaptation.

Between Swift’s appearance and the not-so-underlying young love theme throughout the entirety of the movie, the film failed to do the novel proper justice in theatres, despite bringing in $30 million at the box office.

I give the film a 2/5 stars.

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Hazy Values

Let’s not misapply Stetson’s core values to the Tobacco/Smoke-Free plan Michael van Oppen & Tabea Wanninger Opinion Editor & Staff Contributor On August 1, Stetson’s DeLand and Gulfport campuses became designated tobacco-smoke-free areas. Although restrictions on smoking have been in place since 2007, the new policies adopted completely ban any type of tobacco and nicotine products, including cigarettes, e-cigarettes, chewable tobacco products, dissolvable tobacco mints, and much more.

So far, controversy has been limited to casual comments within the student body, but one should stop and question the technicalities and rhetoric of the plan.

In an informal conversation with Lynn Schoenberg, the Executive Director of Hollistic Wellness, she stated that the primary purpose behind the complete tobacco ban was to prevent second-hand smoking, and secondly, to improve the overall health and wellness of the Stetson community.

Nevertheless, the fact that the Student Government Association repeatedly tried to pass a smoking ban bill without any success makes the sudden introduction of the policy by the administration questionable.

Moreover, the breathe-free campaign states that smoking is

Photo credit: Shadee Rios inconsistent with Stetson values which are intellectual development, personal growth, and global citizenship. However, the campaign does not clearly state which and in what way these values are undermined by smoking on campus.

The problem is that Stetson is misapplying its core values, which are arguably very important and should not be casually referenced to support every single initiative.

When looking at the Tobacco/Smoke-Free plan (stetson.edu/ breathe-free), the authors of the language seem unfamiliar with tobacco and smoking cessation

products (i.e., vapor e-cigarettes that contain only water).

“Tobacco Product” is defined vaguely enough that it could be interpreted to mean any nicotine products derived from tobacco, including gum, patches, throat drops, etc., (if interpreted this way, the cessation products offered by student health services would also be banned) or exclude nicotine products all together and only include products containing a tobacco leaf.

For example, e-cigs are commonly used to help people quit smoking as a means of treating the oral fixation (psychological dependency), not the physical de-

pendency.

If we are discussing values, addressing both physical and psychological dependencies surely falls under personal growth.

Thus, the products offered by student health services are not enough.

Stetson should still accommodate students who smoke or are trying to quit smoking by creating a designated smoking area on campus.

Currently, students can walk up to any public street or sidewalk and smoke without coming into conflict with the newly-introduced policy, but this does not solve the problem and can poten-

tially further stigmatize smokers in our community (bear in mind that for some students, faculty, and staff, smoking is an actual addiction and not a simple choice).

We support the administration’s efforts to improve student wellness, but we encourage the Tobacco/Smoke-Free plan to be revisited due to the aforementioned flaws.

It is problematic that Stetson uses its core values as a means to support small initiatives on campus. If this continues, these values run the risk of becoming clichés and losing their merit both in our university’s academics and student life.

Dare to be Unhealthy

The Travesty of the Stetson Dining Experience Lindsay McGrath Staff Contributor

I can’t imagine that any returning students were disappointed by the various beautification projects that took place on campus over the summer. Elizabeth Hall’s new roof looks as majestic as ever and the parking lot behind Flagler Hall is no longer a desolate region where the suspension of your car goes to die.

These, of course, are just two examples of the many changes that were made on campus that make me proud to be a Hatter and honored to call such a beautiful campus my own.

One of the changes, or rather additions, that was made over the summer is not ideal.

The recent addition of the fast food joint Johnny Rockets is a particularly greasy and uncom-

fortable pill for me to swallow.

Initially, when I heard that the cold spaghetti restaurant was finally going for good I was so excited by the possibility that something healthier would be taking its place, but in the end I was just sorely disappointed.

The Stetson dining experience has become so difficult for me to navigate that I have just decided to start taking my own food everywhere I go. When I made the decision to start taking my lunch to school, it was partially rooted in the fact that I often get tired of buying the same things for lunch at Stetson. You literally have to forage and rummage to find healthy food on campus that doesn’t come in the all too obvious form of a salad. What Stetson is really missing is a good selection of healthy foods—a sort of variety that the consumer requires.

In recent conversations with Stetson students, I found that I was not alone with these thoughts. Interestingly enough, a lot of students that I encountered were so fed up with the selection of food that they decided to opt out of their meal plan in favor of buying their own food and making their own meals. This action alone speaks volumes about the limited selection of nutritious food Stetson now offers.

When Stetson fails to provide a variety of healthy foods, it leaves those students who strive to live a healthy lifestyle feel like an afterthought or a minority.

I have realized through personal experience that one of the most essential components of making a commitment to healthy eating is having a variety of healthy foods available to you at all times. A well stocked salad bar does not meet this need.

Though a very nice sentiment, the salad bar in the commons presents more of a restricting selection than you might think. The notion that healthy equals salad is a very confining option, even if you offer as many toppings as the commons does.

A successful commitment to healthy eating requires that one not stray off the course too often.

One of the most prevalent distractors in keeping up with healthy eating is boredom.

Many dieticians, as well as healthy living experts, constantly stress the idea of variety. You do not want to become bored with what you are eating because this will often times lead you to make very bad and impulsive decisions.

The current state of the supply of healthy food at Stetson is a perfect example of this.

Just about everywhere you go there are offerings of the sta-

ple sorts of healthy food but they are severely outweighed by the negative sorts of high in fat, sodium, and sugar types of food. This makes the decision between the regular salad and the high in fat and sodium cheeseburger increasingly difficult (unless of course, you are a vegetarian).

It is frustrating when you see Stetson taking a stand on health issues like smoking, but neglecting the much more prevalent issue of obesity in young adults.

After all, they don’t call it the “freshman 15” for nothing.

The point is this: if Stetson wants to have legitimate standards then they need to see them all the way through. We offer a fabulous gym, we offer a tobacco free campus, and now it is time that we offer real healthy eating.

Without this essential part of the equation, each variable will be relatively ineffective on its own.

LIFESTYLE

September 4, 2014

Travel

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Ask the WiseAss

“Shall I Compare Thee to a Summer’s Day?” A bleak, but accurate account, of a lovely summer’s day in the United Kingdom Over the summer, I traveled with a group of Stetson students led by Dr. Reiter of the history department on a trip through England. This is one article of a series, called “Mind the Gap,” which details my accounts.

Sarah Dean

Dear WiseAss, I want to start going to the gym to work out, but I feel self-conscious about my body and am worried that I will get there and have no idea what I’m doing. What can I do to conquer these fears of mine?

-Not Quite Buff Enough

News Editor

Considering Shakespeare was British, Sonnet 18 may not be the great love ode we’ve all made it out to be. Shakespeare wrote (oh so flatteringly): “Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?/ Thou art more lovely and more temperate,” which considering what is called temperate by the English, is not quite as lovely as we might imagine.

Upon arrival, our group of hatter historians encountered what the English called “a major heat wave” on a broadcast of Good Morning Britain. News anchors and chat show hosts warned the country to lather on the sunscreen and hit the beach while the weather is good, and I’m not saying it was unpleasant those first few days. At 65 degrees fahrenheit, the British “major heat wave” is about what Stetson feels like around the beginning of Christmas break, but the fact that the sun was out was promising.

However, the UK is a country of varying environments and tastes to match. It may seem like a small area compared to the vast size of America, which has the same variance of climates as its own planet, but something to take note of is definitely the important fact that, yes, North Britain and North Wales can be colder than south England. I say “the north is colder” rather than “the south is warmer” because to any native Floridian, no part of that country is warm. There is only “deathly” cold, “Canadian” cold, “regular New England in winter” cold, and then just plain cold.

The second main leg of our journey was in North Wales, in

Stetson students Sarah Dean and Christian Gowan brave the cold and rain in Llandudno, Wales. a charming summer resort town called Llandudno. The ideal summer getaway, Llandudno offers a lovely beach and boardwalk, great dining, and a string of hotels ranging from absolutely grand to something out of an Alfred Hitchcock film (more on that subject later). Being a lover of the ocean, I was very excited to stand on the beach and enjoy the rocks and waves against my feet.

Then, I got there.

“Lovely summer day!” I heard a man call to a woman across the sidewalk as he walked down the shore with his dogs.

Families picnicked, and couples walked down the beach handin-hand. It was about 47 degrees fahrenheit with a windchill of at least ten degrees less, which had enough speed to whip the rain sideways. I had my “rain jacket” and hood zipped up so high you could only see the eyes and the top of my nose; “rain jacket” is in quotation marks because after

about three minutes outside it was soaked and I was not at all dry underneath. My hat blew away, never to be seen again. I had windburn on my face, which, after experiencing almost 20 years of sunburn, I did not think was possible.

I was outside for, and I measured, six whole minutes.

Needless to say, I gained a great understanding of how climate can influence history and behavior, and I also understood why the “major heat wave” of what would be perfectly average weather here at Stetson to be a very news-worthy deal to the British. “Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May/ And summer’s lease hath all too short a date,” Shakespeare wrote.

Although it may be a metaphor for physical beauty lost to time, he definitely was drawing from some obvious natural inspiration.

Rough winds indeed, Will.

Dear Not Quite Buff Enough, You are a fine specimen of a man, I am sure. What you lack is confidence in yourself! The greatest philosopher in human history once spoke on self-confidence, and I believe his ancient words still apply today: “There is no living thing that is not afraid when it faces danger. The true courage is in facing danger when you are afraid, and that kind of courage you have in plenty” (The Wonderful Wizard of Oz).

So here is my advice to you, dear boy—courage is not what you seek at all. What you need are ugly friends. The next time you avert your eyes in shame as you pass the Hollis Center, turn around, grab three or four of your flabbiest, nerdiest, glasses-wearing, pimple-popping hipster friends, listen to Arcade Fire, and look like a rock star on that hack-squat machine. In case worse comes to worst, be sure your companions are slower than you, should you need to flee.

Above all, remember that staying in shape is fun!

Coo coo cachoo, -WiseAss I’d like to take this opportunity to say hello to the Hatter community and tell you a little about myself, but I don’t really like any of you, and they’re paying me in carrots. Regardless, I await your correspondence and the opportunity to mercilessly improve the lives of fellow Hatters, one poor sucker at a time. Because, let’s be honest, you all need a little help.

If you broke something in your life and want me to fix it (free of charge!), send your baggage to reporter@stetson.edu.

Keep the questions and opinions coming! Email us at reporter@stetson.edu and read the response in next week’s issue.

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Q&A Defensive Back Donald Payne

Strong Second Quarter Leads Hatters to Victory Over Warner The program looks forward to the next match vs. Florida Tech at home

Photo courtesy: gohatters.com Sean McKnight Sports Editor Where are you from originally and what brought you to Stetson University?

Originally I’m from Atlanta, Georgia, where I still live. I came to Stetson because I knew it was somewhere I could still play, yet have a strong academic background. I knew I would have a chance as a freshman to start, and that was appealing to me. It was a great chance to start all four years.

What are some of the largest challenges you and the team faced last season and how are you guys working to fix those problems?

Being so young and immature—those are our two biggest problems. All of us only have one year under our belt so we’re constantly learning. Physically, I don’t think we are under matched. This year we’ve all gotten stronger, especially on the offensive and defensive lines. We believe now with the season starting we’ll physically match up to any team in the conference. Now with a season under our belts, we know what to expect and what problems we’ll face week in and week out and how we can work to fix them.

Last year you played really well and earned some outstanding awards. What have you been doing, mentally and physically, to try and replicate last fall’s smash mouth performance?

I guess you always progress, and for me, I progress by watching films of myself. Mainly, I’m trying to limit mistakes made by constantly watching game film and doing my best to help out my teammates like I did last season. I have my teammate’s backs as much as they have mine, and that’s one of the biggest parts of it. I am always striving to perfect my craft no matter what.

Speaking from a purely defensive perspective, how do you think you all will match up against some of the offensive powerhouses in our conference?

I think we will match up better this year. Most of the teams we’re playing, with the exception of Dayton, have a new quarterback under center, which will definitely be to our advantage. I think we’ll have an upper hand on some of these younger quarterbacks. We don’t necessarily beat people with our size or speed, but rather with our scheme. With the blitzes we run and so forth, it’s a strong system that if we can perfect, will make us the best defensively in the conference.

How does it feel to know that when people think about Stetson Football one of the first names and faces that come to mind is yours? How do you take the fact that you’re one of the faces of this organization?

I take it with a big heart and try to take it by keeping myself humble. One of my biggest things is never getting complaisant. If one of the first things people think of is me when talking about Stetson Football, I definitely need to do my best to set a good example for my teammates and the freshman. I’m trying to build upon last year.

Last season was tough, where do you guys think you guys are right now and where do you think you’ll be at the end of this season?

I think we have a great shot to chase down that conference championship. Now that our offense has a year under their belts, they’re definitely going to be more fluid and won’t turn the ball over as much they’re going to push the ball down the field against some of these top teams. As a defense, we were pretty solid last year but there are always so many more things we can work on. We can always grow and progress as we aim to perfect our craft. I think during spring ball and fall camp, we made those little things that troubled us last year much better. I am definitely excited for this upcoming season. A lot of people think a conference championship is impossible. It isn’t impossible this year.

Photo courtesy: gohatters.com Sean McKnight Sports Editor For the second season in a row, Stetson’s football team was able to get the W against Warner University and start the season off on the right foot.

Although the game didn’t exactly begin in Stetson’s favor, the Hatters managed to seal the deal.

With two blocked punts in the first half and a forced punt, Stetson dominated in one of the most overlooked facets of the game.

Stetson drew first blood Saturday thanks to a 25-yard blocked punt returned for a touchdown by the Hatters own Donald Payne, which put them up 7-0 at the 12:25 mark. Warner answered back at the 7:00 minute mark with a 12-yard run by Darrin Davis and tied the game at 7 all. With 3:05 remaining, Warner’s Brian Abrams nailed a 37-yard field goal to put Warner up 10-7 at the end of the first.

However, in the second quarter Stetson opened the floodgates offensively.

By the arm of Ryan Tentler and feet of Chris Crawford, Cole Mazza, and Grant Amick, Stetson scored 25 unanswered points in the second quarter. This unprecedented offensive surge sealed the game early for The Hatters as the defense, led by DB Donald Payne, absolutely shut down Warner from making any sort of

offensive foray. It was a well-executed game by the boys in green and white and is a great benchmark to set for the rest of the season.

The real test comes this Saturday at home at 7 p.m. against our conference rival, Florida Tech.

Last season, Tech barely edged out The Hatters 20-17 on the road in a hard fought game.

This year, things will be much different. Under the lights of Spec Martin, the Hatters, who have a year under their belt, understand this squad much better and will definitely be able to predict their offensive and defensive schemes as they push on to get the win.

It will by no means be an easy game. Last season, Tech went 7-5 overall against some strong FCS teams and will be a force to be reckoned with offensively and defensively.

Tech has the ability to put up big numbers on the board if their game is on. It will be up to Stetson’s defense early on to shut down any offensive threat. It will also be up to Ryan Tentler and his arsenal of offensive weapons to score early and score often to have the leg up on this battle-tested Tech squad.

All in all, it will be a joy of a game to watch at Spec Martin under the lights. When it’s all said and done, I think Stetson will come out on top.

SPORTS

September 4, 2014

New Coach, New Attitude The Women’s Volleyball team makes changes to prepare for the coming season

Still Searching for First Victory Women’s Soccer Falls to Navy at Home Sean McKnight Sports Editor

Photo credit: Nicole Frechette Kaitlin Wagner Staff Contributor The Stetson Women’s Volleyball team is undergoing major changes for their upcoming season.

Kristina Hernandez, head coach of the team, is new to the Hatter family. She has also brought in two new assistant coaches, Scott Tunnell and Rachael Farrell.

Hernandez came to Stetson from Hofstra University, where she coached the team to the NCAA tournament in 2012.

Prior to her position at Hofstra, she coached Loyola University through four successful seasons and she played as a setter collegiately for North Carolina A&T. The Lady Hatters are coming off of an 18-16 season. A young team that experienced some growing pains should pay divi-

After scoring a crucial point, the team celebrates and congratulates each other mid-court. dends this year with a more experienced group of players.

Returning junior setter, Kayla Weller, and returning sophomore outside hitter, Madison Akins, will be leading the team as captains for the 2014 season.

Both Weller and Akins are natives of Georgia and part of the Atlantic Sun All-Academic Team. Weller ranks ninth all-time in program history for assists with 1728. She also holds a new single-season Stetson record for assists at 1,269. Weller and Akins were also named for the Stetson Westin Classic All-Tournament Team in 2013; Akins was ranked fourth on the team in kills at 196 and fourth in digs at 177 for the 2013 season.

Weller, has praised Hernandez’s coaching style.

“She has done an amazing job at keeping every girl on the team accountable for themselves,” Weller said, relaying the

team’s mission to create a tradition of excellence built off of work ethic, passion, and unity.

Akins, feels Coach Hernandez has transformed their routine.

“We have changed the speed of our offense and team dynamic,” she said.

Akins also stresses the three C’s: commitment, consistency, and control—key principles that Hernandez believes in.

Weller and Akins agree that a major goal for the team and its new coach would be to take home the Atlantic Sun Conference title, which the Stetson lady’s indoor volleyball team has yet to accomplish.

With the season just underway, Hatter fans will soon see for themselves whether the team’s hard work pays off and if Coach Hernandez’s new approach makes an impact in their conference play.

Michelle Kastner sets the ball up for her teammates.

Photo credit: Nicole Frechette

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After what was a great start to last season, Stetson thus far is 0-3-1 overall. This past Sunday, Stetson fell to Navy on a hot and humid day at the Athletic Training Center.

Within the first four minutes of the match, Navy’s Clair McAdam gave her team the 1-0 advantage. She took a beauty of a pass from Morgan Dankanich and fired it into the far right corner of the goal, past the hands of Khari Smith. However, in the 11th minute, Stetson tied the match at 1 when midfielder Brianne Boldrin broke free along the right sideline and fired a challenging shot just inside the lower left goalpost.

It wasn’t until the 32nd minute that Cat Macklin, of Navy, was able to use a double assist to get a sneaky shot past Khari Smith and go up on Stetson 2-1.

Again, in the 52nd minute, Navy’s Nat Dzhandzhapanyan intercepted a clearing attempt by Smith and quickly passed the ball to Dankanich for an open net goal, solidifying Navy’s victory.

Although Stetson was presented with a handful of scoring opportunities, they were unable to capitalize.

It was a hard fought match

for the Lady Hatters who have had a string of bad luck to start this season. However, that much is to be expected with such a young squad. Stetson’s most seasoned starters are Carmen Bernecker, the only true senior, and Alexis Trybinski, a redshirt senior. Trybinski had one shot, but none on goal. Freshman Sarah Collins, who had 3 shots and one on goal, was unfortunate not to capitalize on any. However, Collins is definitely a name to watch out for as The Hatters move on into their conference play against teams who they know well and are comfortable with.

Although the transition from last season to this season has most definitely been tough for Stetson’s squad, they definitely have a wealth of knowledge in the vast amount of juniors and sophomores on the team. They understand what it takes to win some hard fought matches against challenging opponents and even more so, what it takes to make a run into the conference championships.

The going may seem tough for the ladies now, but if they can stick to their game plan, stay disciplined, and listen to their coaches Manoj Khettry and Emily Buccilla, a run into the conference championships may not seem so far-fetched.

Upcoming Home Games Saturday, 9/6 Football vs. Florida Tech 7:00 PM DeLand, Fla. (Spec Martin Stadium) Sunday, 9/7 Women’s Soccer vs. Wingate 1:00 PM DeLand, Fla. Thursday, 9/11 Men’s Soccer vs. Campbell 6:00 PM DeLand, Fla. Friday, 9/12 Women’s Soccer vs. Bucknell 7:00 PM DeLand, Fla.

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