Volume 6, Autumn Term Issue

Vol. 6, Autumn Term Issue Aug. 22, 2014

Welcome to Camp Eckerd, Class of 2018

The Class of 2018 gathers in McArthur Gymnasium for the Ceremony of Lights.

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INside:

New Faces & Places page 2

ECOS welcome page 3

photo by Spencer Yaffe

Hurricane Guide page 5

Crossword Puzzle page 11

The Current is a free, biweekly student newspaper produced at Eckerd College. Opinions expressed in this publication are those of the writers.

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New faces, new places

By Sydney Cavero Editor-in-chief

New students aren’t the only fresh faces around campus. The administration was busy over the summer filling positions, many of them with our very own alumni. If you spot these people around campus, join us in welcoming them to Camp Eckerd.

Name: Hayley Musial New position: Team Coordinator of EC - ERT Goal for the year: “Take the team further with our scope and type of care we provide.”

How do you plan to #keepEckerdweird this year? “Ghost ride the golf carts. There’s also been talk about a certain calendar coming out.”

Name: Marti Newbold New position(s): Associate Dean for Community Initiatives and Coordinator for Multicultural Affairs Goal for the year: “To collaborate with other departments to increase and diversify the number of community partners in Tampa Bay for Reflective Service-Learning and academic internships.”

How do you plan to #keepEckerdweird this year? “More spontaneous singing.”

Name: Chris Higgins New position: Service-Learning AmeriCorps VISTA Goal for the year: “I would like to get more Eckerd students involved in Pinellas county schools to tutor.”

How do you plan to #keepEckerdweird this year? “Impromptu dances in the office.”

Name: Mara Shingleton New position: Coordinator for Community Standards Goal for the year: “Increasing transparency so students understand the conduct process.”

How do you plan to #keepEckerdweird this year? “Longest drive challenge into the Bay with fish-friendly golf balls.”

Name: Mike Geibel New position: Campus Activities Intern Goal for the year: “I want to make the transition as easy as possible, especially since it’s Weston’s last year, and continue to provide great events for students.”

How do you plan to #keepEckerdweird this year? “Pushing for new events that people may not have thought of before, like the Zombie Run or the Color Run last year. Weird fun.”

Sheen complex renovations unveiled

By Sydney Cavero Editor-in-chief

Construction on the Math, Physics and Computer Sciences (MPC) building in the approximately 50-year-old Sheen complex was finished July 30, just in time for students on campus during Autumn Term to enjoy the brand-new facility. The building has two floors and houses many new classrooms, computer labs, faculty offices and a physics lab. The garden outside of the complex has also been updated and a butterfly garden is in progress, according to Director of Facilities Doug Ault.

Many of the new building’s features reflect a college-wide effort to maximize eco-friendliness, a trend reflected in many of the College’s

practices as well as in other recent construction on campus, such as the James Center in 2013 and the Iota complex in 2004. The MPC building’s features include sensor lighting to decrease energy usage; E-glass on the windows, which lets in light but blocks heat; and thermostats to control the air-conditioning.

The other two buildings in the Sheen complex, the Environmental Sciences and the Behavioral Sciences buildings, previously Sheen A and Sheen B, were also renovated.

Ault, who oversees and manages construction projects, was pleased with the $7.5 million renovations.

“Some of the buildings in there looked like they came out of a Frankenstein movie,” Ault said. “There was a lot of interface with the fac-

“I like having the cleaner, more to feel like you are staying with the ulty [for the renovations]. I think it was a really good example of high-tech feel, versus sitting in a times while you are learning about how the Eckerd community came desk that has the chair attached to things that you will use in the futogether to make a successful proj- it,” Dean said. “I think it is helpful ture.” ect.”

Freshman Tai Dean has her Autumn Term classroom in the MPC building and has used the new laptops on her classroom’s tables to facilitate a classroom discussion of the library’s research resources. According to Dean, the modern environment is conducive photo by Alex Zielinski to learning mod- The new MPC building was part of a $7.5 million complex renovation and construction project in Sheen. ern information.

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ECOS President welcomes class Editor-in-Chief Sydney Cavero thecurrent@eckerd.edu Managing Editor Teresa Young Viewpoints Editor Gary Russell Furrow Jr. currentviews@eckerd.edu Wired About Science Editor Emma Cotton Sports Editor Sabrina Lolo currentsports@eckerd.edu Photo & Graphic Design Editor Alex Zielinski currentphoto@eckerd.edu Web Editor Hailey Escobar Faculty Adviser K.C. Wolfe

The Current is a free biweekly student newspaper at Eckerd College. Offices are located upstairs in Cobb at 4200 54th Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL, 33711. Opinions expressed in this publication are those of the writers and do not necessarily reflect those of EC students, staff, faculty and administration.

The Current welcomes letters to the editor. Submissions should be typed and not exceed 400 words.

Writers must include their full name, graduation year and contact number. Faculty and staff should include their title, department and contact number. All submissions are subject to editing for the purposes of clarity, style or length. The Current holds the right to reject any letters deemed inappropriate. Letters can be sent via email to thecurrent@eckerd.edu with subject “Letter to the editor.” ________________________ The Current will run full-length articles covering any arrests that present a clear danger to the community.

Charges that would be investigated under this policy include robberies, assaults, weapons charges or illicit drug manufacturing, such as methamphetamine. The Current will continue publishing a small police blotter for felony arrests, and misdemeanor charges against student government leaders, Residential Advisors and staff members of The Current. We learn of arrests through searching the police arrest database by entering Eckerd’s address, as well as from tips. Questions and comments can be emailed to thecurrent@eckerd.edu.

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By Brady O’Donnell ECOS President To the freshman of Eckerd College: I hope you all had a wonderful summer. I would like to personally welcome you all to the Eckerd Community.

Eckerd College Organization of Students (ECOS), your student government, already has many projects, programs and events in store for the 2014 - 2015 academic year.

There are three main ways to keep you “in the know” with ECOS-related news. Aside from emails, look for the Campus Activities newsletter, “The Flush,” in all bathrooms for events.

You can also “like” the Eckerd College Organization of Students Facebook page, or come up and ask an ECOS member.

In general, our goals are to use funding for tangible products that affect a large population of the student body through the Small Change, Significant Impact campaign, encourage more student involvement by allowing more opportunities campus-wide and continue to focus on improving campus life for all students through your suggestions and requests.

If there is anything that would enhance your college experience, let me know and I’ll do my best to make it happen. The ECOS mission statement follows below.

The mission of ECOS is to accurately represent the student body and to convey that every student has a voice, due to the fact that ECOS is the organization of all students.

We, as an organization, want to encourage students to take an active role in decisions on campus, whether that is through joining a com-

mittee or responding to surveys.

Eckerd is a community and everyone is a part of it, therefore everyone should care about it and respect the campus as well as the people within it.

This year, ECOS Executive Council wants to continue to build upon the progress that was made last year and work continuously to positively impact the campus and the students, because we care.

There are many different ways to get involved this year including the Financial Affairs Committee, the Academic Affairs, Senate, and the Eckerd’s Emerging Leaders (EEL) program.

There are also numerous clubs, so get out there and get involved.

I speak for the whole Executive Council when I say that I am so excited for this year. We cannot wait to make a difference in all of your lives in some way.

Feel free to come up and get to know myself or anyone in ECOS; we would all love to get to know all of you.

Good luck with the beginning of the year. I look forward to serving you all.

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Ten tips to avoid the college bug

By Alex Zielinski Photo & Graphics Editor Homesickness isn’t the only ailment college students will face their first year. A variety of factors can contribute to feeling under the weather during freshmen year, including being constantly surrounded by other students, staying up late studying and eating a few too many packs of ramen. Here are some tips for keeping yourself in good shape.

1. Be active.

Being active doesn’t necessarily mean rigorous exercise or playing sports. Toss a frisbee or go for a long walk with friends (power-walking is an olympic sport, so no shame there). Exercise helps keep your immune system functioning at its prime.

2. Wash your hands.

Diligent hand-washing has been emphasized to students since elementary school. The World Health Organization recommends washing

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your hands thoroughly with soap for the amount of time it takes you to sing happy birthday twice. Also, take advantage of the hand sanitizer in the caf, Triton’s Pub, the gym and other locations between washes.

3. Keep an eye where you walk.

Walking around barefoot on Eckerd is a pretty common sight, but be wary of where you’re stepping.

Cuts on the bottom of your feet are an open invitation to infections and viruses. Make sure you’re also wearing shower shoes (flip-flops suffice).

4. Wash your dishes properly.

Wash your dishes in the drip-dry room, not the restroom. Residue from brushing your teeth, shaving and washing your face are all left behind in the sink. Washing your dishes in the same sink could leave you with a nasty surprise.

5. Wash your bedding often.

While comforters need to be washed only a couple times a year, sheets and pillow cases should be washed much more of-

ten. Sweat and skin accumulate in sheets, so it is recommended to wash these every two weeks.

6. Eat well and take vitamins.

Eating a varied diet provides beneficial vitamins and minerals for emotional benefits as well as a stronger immune system. Daily multivitamins are available at CVS or Publix just a few minutes away.

Taking these will supplement your intake of vitamins and minerals you may have missed in the food you’ve eaten throughout the day.

7. Disinfect gym equipment.

The gym provides disinfectant spray for students to wipe down machines after use. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention, recommends this practice, as sweat can linger on machines from someone else using them beforehand. Wearing a layer of clothes between you and the machine is not only required in the gym, but also helps prevent contracting MRSA.

8. Get enough sleep.

Sleep is vital to the immune system. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention suggests seven to eight hours of sleep for college students. A lack of sleep contributes to a weaker immune system, which makes you more susceptible to sickness.

9. Manage your stress.

Being stressed causes the immune system to work poorly. If you believe you are getting too stressed, step away from the situation and take a breather. Try making a schedule or budgeting your time in other ways to avoid procrastination and late nights. Although stress is okay to experience from time to time, it’s helpful to be aware of what you can and cannot handle.

10. Know yourself.

If you feel something coming on, listen to your body. Trust your first instinct. If you are not feeling well, visit the Health Center in Edmundson Hall, around the corner from the mailboxes.

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Students have fun in the sand at Ft. Desoto during move-in weekend.

Freshmen get to know the Armacost Library during The Amazing Race.

ECOS President Brady O’Donnell participates in an EC-ERT drill for the freshmen to observe.

Freshmen sign their handprints, signifying their agreement with the academic honor code.

Freshmen partake in a capture the flag tournament between the complexes.

Students compete in the ice cream eating contest at the Shiver Me Timbers luncheon hosted by ASPEC.

photos by Spencer Yaffe and Bill Stickley

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What to expect

(when you’re expecting a hurricane)

Eckerd College is constantly monitoring our surrounding waters for potential hurricane threats. Should we encounter an unsafe situation, Eckerd’s Hurricane Emergency Management Group activates its plan, which works together with faculty, staff and students to promote safety, protect the college’s facilities and provide continuity for the college’s operations.

Eckerd depends on each individual to stay informed and comply with the college’s executive decisions.

Important Contact Information Eckerd’s Toll Free Number: 1-800-456-9009 Eckerd’s website: www.eckerd.edu Eckerd’s Emergency website: ecemergency.com Please note the emergency website has to be typed into the browser exactly as above. This website is based out of California, which allows for students, staff and faculty to stay in contact. photo courtesy of NASA

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Eckerd’s got you covered Throughout the hurricane season, (June 1 to November 30), Eckerd’s Hurricane Emergency Management Group (Hurricane EMG) is constantly monitoring for developing storm systems that could threaten Eckerd College. They mainly use the National Hurricane Center, a part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, to survey the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean basin and Gulf of Mexico for evolving storms.

At Eckerd, the Hurricane EMG works closely with the Response Team, Damage Assessment and Recovery Team and the Business Continuity Team to “promote safety first, to protect the college’s assets, to facilitate recovery efforts and to keep administrative functions and the academic program in operation following severe storms.”

Four

days out, the EMG will recommend

evacuation to the President Eastman, who will further discuss the idea with his executive team. At this point, the college will base a decision about evacuation

on NHC and National Weather Service reports concerning the storm’s

size, intensity, speed and projected lo-

cation of landfall, the storm’s potential

impact on our area, the impact of evacuating regions on Pinellas County, the availability of flights and accessability of fuel.

When is a threat serious enough to evacuate?

NOAA’s National Hurricane Center predicts the track of a developing storm using a tool called the “Cone of Uncertainty.” This parameter is calculated using the NHC’s recent successes in predicting storms to define possible places that could be affected in 12, 24, 36, 48, 72, 96 and 120 hours. There is about a 70 percent chance that the eye of the storm will touch the predicted path in a 120hour cone, and the chances increase in a 72-hour cone.

The College begins to take action when Eckerd lies within the 120-hour Cone of Uncertainty.

Three days out, Eckerd will have officially

entered the 72-hour cone, and the college will undoubtedly evacuate. At this time,

Eckerd limits the use of high voltage appliances (such as air conditioning) and gas. The President will allot a sug-

gested remainder of time in which

students, faculty and staff should stay

on campus, but everyone should have a

concrete plan for evacuation, as everyone

must be off campus by the end of this day.

Two

days out, the College closes.

All students, faculty and staff must comply with orders issued by Pinel-

Five

days out, The Eckerd College

las County Emergency Management.

Emergency Management Group (EMG)

informs the community that there is a

threat, and everyone is encouraged to make

Day One: Landfall.

cautionary plans for evacuation. During this

time, the faculty and staff of the College will

review evacuation procedures, and Facilities

will begin to take protective measures on campus.

After

the storm, the Damage Assess-

ment and Disaster Recovery Team will assess all

damage, and President Eastman will send out an email regarding the reopening of the campus.

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Prepare yourself for the storm Stay in contact. The College will communicate evacuation orders through email and text message updates. After evacuation, professors will relay information about keeping up with class work through email or another predetermined method of communication. Be sure to bring all coursework with you when evacuating. Each professor should have his or her own individual plan for coursework in the case of an evacuation in the class syllabus.

Plan for your pet. Keep pets inside as much as possible to help them avoid stress during this hectic time. Try to arrange to stay with a family or friend as spaces in petfriendly shelters are very limited.

If you find that using a shelter is your only option, know that preregistration is required, and priority

is given to those in mobile homes and manufactured housing. The three pet-friendly shelters in Pinellas County are Dunedin Middle School, Oak Grove Middle School, and Thurgood Marshall Middle School.

If you must evacuate to a location where your pet is not allowed, you can call Kellogg’s Kennel on 46th Avenue North, which is in a nonevacuation area, to arrange something in advance.

It is also a good idea to place a photo of yourself and your pet in a waterproof case in the event that you are separated.

Prepare your vehicle. If possible, take your vehicle with you.

You’ll want to fill your tank with gas as fuel supplies may diminish quickly during extreme weather circumstances. Try to get a routine check

on your vehicle before evacuation.

Properly inflate your tires, make sure they have good tread and make sure to have a full-size spare. Bring an empty gas can, a working jack and a lug wrench. It is also a good idea to bring a charger for your cell phone.

If you cannot take your vehicle, park it in the North Lot that leads to the McArthur Gymnasium on Derby Lane. This is one of the higher points on campus, so the risk of flooding is decreased but not eliminated. It is important to review your auto insurance. Be sure that your parking decal is clearly displayed. All cars should be removed from under Omega, as winds and rain will cause them to slide and collide. Any questions can be directed to the Chair of the Emergency Management Group, Lisa A. Mets at metsla@eckerd.edu.

How much do you know?

According to the National Hurricane Society, “A storm surge of 23 feet has the ability to inundate 67 percent of interstates, 57 percent of arterials, almost half of rail miles, 29 airports and virtually all ports in the Gulf Coast area.”

In order for a storm to become a hurricane, it must sustain winds over 74 miles per hour.

The “eye” of the storm is typically 20 to 30 miles wide, and is known for being a calm spot. However, this area is directly surrounded by a circular “eye wall,” which contains the strongest winds and rain within the storm.

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hurricane fun facts

Hurricane season starts June 1 in the Atlantic and on May 15 in the Pacific. It ends on November 30 in both places. Peak season is from midAugust to late October in Florida.

The best defense against a hurricane is awareness. Those who pay attention to accurate forecasts and get out of the storm’s way are least likely to experience damage.

According to National Geographic, the Atlantic Ocean creates five to six hurricanes per year on average during peak season, which is from mid-August to late October.

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The word “hurricane” comes from the Spanish word “huracán,” which is also the name of the hurricane god in Mayan mythology.

Hurricanes are also called “cylones” or “typhoons” depending on the location.

In the northern hemisphere, hurricanes rotate in a counterclockwise direction, while in the southern hermisphere, they rotate in a clockwise direction.

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Evacuation Checklist To do before you leave campus:

√ Unplug all power cords √ Close and lock dorm windows. Do not tape. √ Remove trash √ Lock doors √ Empty and unplug refrigerators √ Move and cover electronic items. Keep off floor.

To bring when you leave campus:

√ Course material √ Important belongings and personal documents √ Medications √ Pillow, blanket, air mattress and/or cot √ Foods for special dietary needs √ Cash √ Identification √ Clothing for at least five to seven days √ Personal hygiene items √ Bottled water, snacks and nutritious foods √ Books √ Electronics √ Flashlight √ Batteries √ Keys to car and residence √ Container or suitcase with lock To bring if you evacuate with a pet:

√ ID collar and rabies tag/license √ Food and treats for two weeks √ Food and water bowls √ Medications and care instructions √ Comfort item for pet √ Manual can opener To do when evacuating with your vehicle: √ Have cell phone charged and a car charger √ Get a routine check before evacuation √ Properly inflate tires. Make sure they have good tread and have a full-size spare √ Working jack and lug wrench √ Bring empty gas can √ Get a full tank of gas

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Eckerd College is located in Zone A Pinellas County Emergency Management uses a storm surge data model to determine flooding and evacuation levels.

The model projects possible flooding from a storm surge pushed ashore by a hurricane. Pinellas County has created a map of flood zones, ranging from A (coastal areas) to E (elevated areas not prone to storm surge flooding).

Situated on Boca Ciega Bay, Eckerd College is in Zone A; that means we are in a coastal area exposed to flooding from storm surge pushed ashore by a hurricane. We also could receive flooding from waves washing over the seawall. Flood zones were updated in 2010, so it is important that residents confirm their evacuation levels. To do so, visit Know Your Zone or call (727) 453-3150.

Where to go Pinellas County officials suggest that individuals who are ordered to evacuate from their homes find shelter in the homes of family and friends in non-evacuating areas, hotels and public shelters (the least comfortable option).

Eckerd College’s preferred shelter location is Bauder Elementary School in Seminole, which is near the homes of Eckerd College staff members who can check on our sheltered students. Students must plan to arrive early in order to secure their places in the shelter.

Various hotels in non-evacuation areas including the Ramada Inn Mirage in St. Petersburg and La Quinta Inn Clearwater Central in Clearwater. Be sure to call the hotels in advance to secure a room. Please note: These listings are provided as a convenience and not as an endorsement by Eckerd College.

For more information, please visit the Tropical Weather Update through the link on the Eckerd.edu, where you can you can find additional information about hurricanes, procedures and policies.

The information contained in this pull-out guide was taken from the 2014 Hurricane Guide for Students

courtesy of Pinellas County Emergency Management

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Sex on the Beach

By Alana Brillo Staff Writer Goodbye parents, hello freedom.

That’s what most of you probably said when your parents dropped you off for Autumn Term. Curfews and nagging parents are now a thing of the past. Now is a fresh start, the beginning of your adult lives, which comes with newfound personal freedom and responsibility. Perhaps one of the most important of these responsibilities is sex.

It may seem many times that casual sex is rampant on college campuses but it’s actually not. According to a survey done by the American College Health Association, about 28 percent of college students have never had a sexual partner and roughly 46 percent have had only one sexual partner in the last year.

This means that while most college students don’t have a multitude of sexual partners, many students are going to have sexual

relationships in college. For a lot of you, it’s going to be your first time.

Here are some tips and lessons learned for freshmen on sex during college.

Whether it’s your first or 51st partner, always use a condom. As responsible and sexually active adults, it’s important to have some in stock. Always invest in good ones that have lubrication and make sure to replace them once the expiration date comes because they’ll break.

Let’s face it, your parents pay over $40,000 a year in tuition for a degree, not an unwanted pregnancy.

Secondly, don’t have sex drunk.

Any amount of alcohol can impair judgment and blur lines. If there is any question as to whether you or your partner are too drunk to consent, take a rain check. The sex won’t be as good and there are a plethora of things that could go wrong, including nausea, forgetting a condom, accusations of date rape and actual date rape.

Next, don’t ever have sex with

someone to get him or her to like you. If that person truly cares about you, they will be willing to wait until you are ready. Casual sex usually doesn’t lead to a relationship. If you can sleep with someone based on pure attraction and no expectations, then go ahead. But if not, hold back until you are exclusive with someone.

Also, don’t get with your friends’ exes. Not only does it break both bro and girl code, it can put a friendship at stake. Boyfriends and girlfriends may come and go, but your best friends are going to be with you for the next four years. Don’t ruin a good friendship over an ex.

Besides being considerate of your friends, you should be considerate of your roommate as well. Even if you don’t end up being best friends, you should discuss what will happen if either of you host an adult sleepover. Work around each other’s schedules, come up with signals, or send out a text beforehand in order to avoid an awkward situation.

August 22, 2014 Don’t forget to be considerate of your neighbors, too. You might be in the middle of a loud, steamy hook-up, but your neighbors probably aren’t, and they certainly don’t want to hear yours.

Be open and honest about sex, including STDs. It’s unfair to your partner by keeping them in the dark about something such as an STD. It’s important to let them know what the deal is from the beginning so they know what to expect and can protect themselves. Get familiar with the Health Center. They offer free condoms, regular STD check ups, confidential sexual health counseling, and pregnancy testing.

Lastly, an important lesson I’ve learned from my time here is to not get serious with someone too quickly. Relationships in college, especially those that occur freshman year, move much more quickly and are more emotionally intense than those in high school. I’ve seen people miss out on the college experience because they focus too much on their relationship. You’re only going to be here for four years; you don’t want to have regrets when you look back on that time.

Your college years are going to go by in the blink of an eye and you should enjoy them in the healthiest, most balanced way possible.

PerspECtives What was your first impression of Eckerd?

“Paradise. Paradise was definitely the first impression and then the second was social environment.”

- Faith Simmons, transfer sophomore

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“No T.A.s. Direct contact with the professors was what I was looking for. ” - Adrian Kimbrell, freshman

“Not only was it very relaxed, but the people were very friendly and approachable.”

-Victor Stolzenbach, freshman

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MBFGC: My Big Fat Gay Column

By Gary Furrow Jr. Viewpoints Editor When an LGBTQ youth leaves home for higher education, he or she wants assurance that their lifestyle will be accepted in the community. If you are wondering if St. Petersburg, Florida is accepting of the Gay Community, rest assured.

St. Pete is that place over the rainbow that Judy Garland sang about in “The Wizard of Oz.” Gregory Kompes named the city one of the “50 Fabulous Gay Friendly Places to Live” in 2006.

St. Pete also features many gay hot spots, such as Central Avenue in Downtown St. Pete and the Flamingo Resort, the last of (which is walking distance from Eckerd). According to the St. Pete Pride Parade Organizing Committee’s website, the city hosts the largest pride event in Florida. St. Pete Pride is hosted every July and consists of a parade, concerts and other events.

Eckerd’s motto, “Think OUTside “,is the concept of genderneutral housing, which was implemented in Kappa Oberg.

Gender-neutral housing allows students to choose their roommates regardless of their sex, providing a more comfortable living option for LGBTQ students and those who do not identify with traditional concepts of gender.

The Eckerd Community Queer Straight Alliance (ECQSA) club meets regularly to talk about LGBTQ matters on campus and beyond. More info can be found on their Facebook page.

Another important place for LGBTQ discussions is this column. My Big Fat Gay Column (MBFGC) has been a way of sharing opinions about LGBTQ news for four years now. Start clicking your heels this year, class of 2018, because The Current is taking MBGFC over the rainbow; there is no place like Eckerd to call home.

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ECKERD EVENTS

To have your event added to the calendar, email currententertainment@eckerd.edu.

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

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1 p.m.

Into the Streets: Experience Environment

1 p.m.

Kon Tiki Raft Race @ Waterfront 10 p.m.

Late Night Cookout and Laser Tag @ GO

8:30 p.m.

Bowling off campus @ Sunshine Bowling

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MONDAY

Hook Island Beaches and Burgers @ Waterfront “Foreign/ Familiar Cities” @ Studio 620

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

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1 p.m.

Into the Streets: Combating Poverty

12:15 pm.

Think Outside Spirituality @ Wireman Chapel

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9 p.m.

Late Night Breakfast

Autumn Term ends 8 a.m.

Finals 6:30 p.m.

Beachcat Bingo Sunset Cruise

7 p.m.

Campus Activities open house

7 p.m.

Mens Soccor vs. Flagler Scrimmage

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easter egg hunt

Upperclassmen move in

12 p.m.

Grill and Chill Beach Party

4 p.m.

Portfolios Due

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Tampa Bay Rays vs.

Boston Red Sox

10 a.m.

Womens Soccor Players vs. Alumni

8 p.m.

Karaoke

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First day of classes

7:30 p.m.

Tampa Bay Rays vs. Blue Jays

1:10 p.m.

Tampa Bay Rays vs.

Boston Red Sox

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10:15 a.m.

Coffee with a Curator @ The Dali Museum 7 p.m.

St. Pete Fire Explorers @ Master Fire Station

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4 p.m.

EDGE District Farmers Market @ Central Ave and 11th St. N. 6 p.m.

Night Hike @ Boyd Hill

10 p.m.

Muvico movie night

Eat your way through the ‘Burg and the Bay by hailey escobar Web Editor

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The wonderful thing about living in the Bay area is the wide variety of food to choose from. You can choose between authentic Hispanic cuisine and Thai-Mex masterpieces. There are even quiet tea rooms for a new study atmosphere. Here are just a few places in St. Petersburg and the greater Tampa Bay area to look for your next great bite.

A. The Hurricane 809 Gulf Way 12 min. from campus Fresh seafood with a beautiful view of the sunset over Pass-A-Grille. A fantastic place for dinner on the beach.

2 1/2 stars $$ B. Old Farmer’s Creamery 2531 4th St. N. 11 min. from campus All local products with a homestyle atmosphere makes this little ice cream shop a must for cooling off.

They also have treats for pets.

4 stars $ C. 9 Bangkok 571 Central Ave.

8 min. from campus A great Thai restaurant in the heart of downtown. While the building may look small, the flavors pack a big punch.

4 stars $$ D. Burrito Boarder 17 3rd St. N. 7 min. from campus If you are looking for spicy food with a dash of surfer flavor, look no further than Burrito Boarder. Their prices make it perfect for an easy lunch.

3 1/2 stars $ E. Taco Bus 2324 Central Ave. 8 min. from campus With locations featured on shows like “Diners, Drive-In and Dives,” Taco Bus is a must for food and taco lovers alike.

3 1/2 stars $ E. Nitally’s Thai-Mex Cuisine 2462 Central Ave. 7 min. from campus Feeling experimental? Make a stop at Nitally’s and try a unique fusion of different cultures with their Asian/ Hispanic inspired dishes.

3 1/2 stars $$ F. The Hooker Tea Company 300 Beach Dr. 8 min. from campus With dozens of teas to choose from, you can find something to like and relax with a hot mug while studying or hanging out with friends.

4 1/2 stars $$ F. Paciugo 300 Beach Dr. 8 min. from campus Next to Hooker Tea, be sure to treat yourself to a reward of delicious gelato or a rich cup of hot chocolate after a particularly tough study session.

Sit outside for a great view of the St. Pete marina.

4 1/2 stars $$ G. Oxford Exchange 420 W. Kennedy Blvd.

28 min. from campus Cafe, bookstore, tea shop and coffee shop are all rolled into Oxford Exchange. Go from an bright atrium to a studious coffee shop in just a few steps.

4 stars $$

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Fall in love with Autumn Term crossword 38 Life givers

22 National police

40 Barnyard mouser (2 words)

25 Benchley’s bestseller

41 Native American drug

26 Autumn _________

42 _______ de Pablo of NCIS

27 Genie’s “portable prison”

43 What a nurse gives

28 Use if sunburned

44 Many Saints

29 Hole driller

46 Well-to-do

30 Petty fights

47 Land measurement

31 Wheel

50 Picnic visitor

33 Complex closest to the Water-

51 Reverend (abbr.)

front

52 Could be Avian or Swine 53 Clench your teeth 55 Hearkins 58 Stange and secret doctrines 60 Author of Federalist Papers 63 Lure 64 Shah’s old stomping grounds 66 Information 67 Ammunition 68 Representative

Down 1 Drum 2 A cozy room (2 words) 3 Talkativeness 4 Orthodontics endgame 5 consume 6 Heat unit 7Channels Crossword by: Gary Furrow Je.

8 Be mad 9 Fresh 10 Licensed practical nurse

Across

16 non-_____________ in improv

26 Trolley car

18 Faculty you meet with

27 Dress decoration

4 Southeast by south

20 Ridged surface

29 Thin cloth

21 _______ Good Men (2 Words)

32 Boxer Muhammad

23 First woman

33 Arches

17 Suggest

24 Ripen

34 former privateer or a Pittsburgh

19 Supernatural Superserious

25 Type of sail

ballplayer

artist

1 Calorie 8 Autumn’s synonym 12 Flurry 13 Gospel Writer’s nickname 14 Remove Pins From

35 Autumn Term’s party people 36 Softest mineral 37 Engrave 39 ______ schooled place 40 Desoto 42 Lennon’s first wife _______ Powell 45 Thai 46 Besides the rod you need the 47 American Football Conference (abbr.)

48 Clothed 49 Hot sandwich 51 Rhinoceros’ nickname 53 Day-________ 54 Tampa Bay baseball team 56 Smoking jacket 57 a light trim 59 World War I fighter pilot 61 Extremity 62 Mayan Language

11 Cubic decimeter 15 Police in Guardians of the Galaxy

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