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Rollins remembers Mr. Rogers A self-guided tour honors the legacy of our most famous alumnus. By Christina Oliveira

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osters adorning Mr. Rogers’ iconic smiling face and red cable-knit sweater can now be found around campus. These are directional markers for the self-guided tour celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the original airing of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood on the Public Broadcasting Network (PBS). Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood ran from 1968 to 2001 and starred Fred McFeely Rogers ’51, a figure known primarily for a gentle and selfless demeanor that he exhibited both on and off the show. Rogers transferred to Rollins College in 1948 and earned a bachelor’s degree in Music Composition. Throughout his life, Mr. Rogers would contribute to the college as well as cite Rollins as an important influence in his life. The tour starts inside the Cornell Fine Arts Museum. Rogers’ blue tennis shoes and blue knitted sweater are displayed in a wooden and glass casing. In each episode of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, Rogers would famously tie these shoes when entering and leaving the set and wear a sweater knitted by his mother, Nancy. These items were gifted to Rollins by Rogers himself. The next stop is in the Tiedke Concert Hall. The first room is referred to as the ‘Fred Rogers Plaza and Lobby.’ There is a painting of Rogers that was painted by Don Sontag Jr. Next to the painting is a picture of an older Rogers on the balcony of the concert hall. Since Rogers was a mu-

sic student at Rollins, it is only appropriate that the room is named after him is inside the concert hall. The third stop features Rogers’ stone in the Rollins Walk of Fame. Engraved in the stone is Rogers’ full name, Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, and his graduation year. The stone’s laying was overseen by former Rollins president Rita Bornstein in 1991. The participant reaches the fourth and most informative site in the tour at the Olin Library. After entering the library, there is a glass casing between the two entry doors. It contains photographs, books, letters, and other miscellaneous items, most of which are related to Rogers’ time at Rollins. One of the items is a photo that was published in The Sandspur of Rogers and his future wife, Joanne Byrd Rogers, in 1949. He and his wife had won a costume party sponsored by Lambda Chi. As the tour ends, the participant is led to Strong Hall where they will see the fifth site: a plaque with the words “Life Is For Service” engraved on it. Mr. Rogers has claimed that he was greatly inspired by these words when he first saw them in a different area of campus as a young student. In fact, he carried them in his wallet long after he graduated. The plaque exemplifies the selflessness and generosity that Mr. Rogers demonstrated throughout his life and the values Rollins tries to instill in its students. The self-guided tour set up by Rollins honors the character of Mr. Rogers and the college itself. The tour is open to everyone.

Photo by Scott Cook Though Charbonneau ‘16 was surprised at her success, her professors and mentors are anything but.

Graduate receives highest scholarship award Rebecca Charbonneau ‘16 is one of 35 U.S. students to be awarded a full-ride to Cambridge. By Ellie Rushing

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hen Rebecca Charbonneau ‘16 graduated, she was headed off to earn her master’s from Oxford University. This was enough of a shock for her, as she believed only “polished geniuses” got to study there. However, even today she continues to surprise

herself. Charbonneau has recently been named one of only 35 U.S. students to receive the Gates Cambridge Scholarship, where she will earn a Ph.D. in History and Philosophy of Science from the University of Cambridge in England. At Rollins, Charbonneau double majored in critical media and cultural studies (CMC) and art history. She also holds two

minors, one in English and another in sexuality, women’s and gender studies. Charbonneau’s CMC professor, Dr. Lisa Tillmann, said, “I have taught college students since 1993, and in 25 years, I have met no other student—undergraduate or graduate—whose breadth of interests eclipses Bekki’s.”

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By Kendall Clarke

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he recent incident at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School brought to the forefront concerns about gun safety and campus security on all school campuses. With Rollins’ open campus, Campus Safety is wellequipped to handle any potential threats; however, the success of their strategies relies on the proactiveness of the Rollins community. Ken Miller, assistant vice president of public safety, acknowledged the safety concerns associated with having a campus that is accessible to the wider community. Miller stated that Campus Safety has tried to limit access points and add appropriate security systems to help control access and improve security. “However, by our very nature, we are an open campus, and the steps we take are done to mitigate, not eliminate potential threats,” he said. Miller said, “determining who should be on college campuses is a struggle for everyone in higher education public safety. We rely on the community and our staff to use behavior-based decisions on if a person should be on our campus. It is not an exact science.” However, these tactics succeed at Rollins because of its small size and close-knit community. Miller said, “Our campus is small enough that many of our staff members develop relationships with students, faculty, and staff. If for some reason a person exhibits behavior that is not consistent or is concerning in some way, we will certainly approach them and determine why they are here.” In the event that an immediate threat to campus security is identified, Campus Safety activates the R-Alert emergency communication system to provide the Rollins community with timely information through text, email, and phone. In the case of an armed individual on campus, the R-Alerts

would notify students and faculty to implement the Shelter-inPlace policy. After initial R-Alert emergency communication, all information and updates are made available on the website: emergency.rollins.edu. Miller stated that the Shelter-in-Place policy “has been tested in a variety of ways, from a full-scale exercise using multiple law-enforcement agencies to something as simple as a text to all faculty asking them to take 10-15 minutes to discuss safety in their classroom and what they would do if there truly was an emergency.” Campus Safety is required to conduct a minimum of one Emergency Response test per year. This test may be in the form of an exercise and a drill, which tests a procedural operation or technical system. The R-Alert emergency communication system is also tested on a regular and annual basis. Extra testing is conducted in April, during Severe Weather Awareness Week, and September, during National Preparedness Month. When asked how previous threats to campus security were addressed, Miller said, “we work and communicate with our local law-enforcement partners to respond quickly and appropriately. We are not dissimilar from any other college or university in the country as it relates to the general public, access, and responding to disruptive behavior.” Miller continued, “our preference is to focus heavily on prevention through the use of behavioral intervention teams and facilitating the process for community members to share information if they have a concern.” If you ever witness any suspicious or unusual behavior from individuals on campus, report it to Campus Safety at 407646-2999. For your safety and the safety of the community, it is imperative that each of us remain aware and vigilant.

The Shelter-in-Place policy is outlined in the Emergency Operations Plan within the 2017 Annual Safety & Fire Safety Report as follows: • If you are inside, stay where you are. Collect emergency shelter-in-place supplies and a telephone to be used to communicate. If you are outdoors, proceed into the closest building quickly or follow instructions from emergency personnel on the scene. • Locate a room to shelter inside. It should be: - An interior room - Above ground level - Without windows or with the least number of windows - If there is a large group of people inside a particular building, several rooms may be necessary. • Shut and lock all windows and close exterior doors. • Turn off air conditioners, heaters, and fans, if possible. • Close vents to ventilation systems as you are able. • Make a list of the people with you and ask someone to call the list in to Rollins College Campus Safety at 407-646-2999. • Turn on a radio or TV and listen for further instructions. • Remain calm and make yourself comfortable.

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National Book Award finalists work with students Winter with the Writers helps students explore identity and culture. By Diego Medrano

T Rollins takes home victory in Photo by Scott Cook Sunny Toreihi '20 (right) and Whitney Eliott '21 celebrate their win for the varsity debate team.

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Students deliberate the #metoo movement with Jamaican and Chinese counterparts in Great Debate. By Christina Fuleihan

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his year, the Great Debate discussed the sensitive issue of the #metoo movement, bringing together teams from across the globe and sending Rollins’ team home with a win. While the Rollins team, represented by Sunny Toreihi ‘20 and Whitney Elliott ‘21, were declared the victors of the debate, this event was clearly much more than a win for Rollins. Rather, as said by the coaches in the closing ceremony, it was a successful representation of the high standards Rollins sets out to achieve, and a great example of the cross-cultural barriers that our institution hopes to surpass through its emphasis on global citizenship. The debate showed Rollins varsity debate team members taking on international students from the Jamaican Association for Debating and Empowerment (JADE) and China Foreign Affairs University debate team. This event highlighted Rollins’ commitment to global citizenship and transformative learning. Both international delegations expressed their extreme

gratitude to the Rollins’ team for hosting them. Dr. Qiang, the debate coach for the China Foreign Affairs University delegation, expressed his hope for continued cross-cultural exchange and communication, “I now truly believe that our two universities have established a deep relationship with each other. . . The most important relationship in the world [is between the United States and China, and it is important] to develop a person-to-person communication, especially young people with each other, in order to have a good future for our two countries.” Dr. Qiang continued, “But, I do believe [that, like the debate teams, our two countries] can co-prosper and co-exist and live with each other permanently. This administration talks about China as the biggest threat to United States. Look at it from different perspectives. Debating actually is supposed to do that.” Dr. Germaine Barett, the president of JADE, said “that the debate Rollins hosted was something so great, as it was a model across the globe as to what cross cultural debate at highest standard could achieve.” He also wished to congratulate the team

on their successes: “Accommodations are well-deserved for Dr. Smaw, the varsity team, and Rollins.” As part of the closing ceremonies, Dr. Barrett also presented the Rollins varsity debate team and Dr. Smaw, the director and coach for the team, with the JADE Medal of Friendship. According to Dr. Barrett, this honor “is bestowed on institutions that are our friends and have helped us in promoting our mission to promote debating in Jamaica.” Regarding how the #metoo movement was decided as the theme of the event, Brandon McChinol ’18 said, “This is a pertinent topic directly affecting Americans today, and because women are more than 50 percent of the population, it’s very important.” This relates to the even higher percentage of women on Rollins’ campus. The annual Rollins tradition of the Great Debate was continued on Wednesday, March 21. The event was attended by the Rollins community and students from various local high schools, such as Apopka High School and Timber Creek High School.

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he Winter with the Writers 2018 season culminated in fine fashion when authors Lisa Ko and Elliot Ackerman gave master classes and a joint reading. These 2017 National Book Award finalists delved into topics dealing with nationality, culture, and the permeability of physical and psychological borders. Ko is a first-generation American, born in Queens, N.Y. to Filipino parents. While she was not adopted, as the protagonist is in her novel The Leavers, Ko does understand the pull between two cultures and the dual identity that it can birth. The Leavers follows Chinese-American boy Deming Guo and his mother, Polly, as they are separated from each other. Deming must grow up in a white family and household, trying to reconcile his upbringing with his Fuzhounese-Chinese roots. Through Deming, Ko explores the tensions between cultural identities and how culture forms identities. Ko has been praised for her usage of language as a vessel for culture, as well as her piercingly holistic portrayal of what being a mother entails. She alluded to the importance of fleshing out a character’s being and desires in her master class. Interns presented stories of their own, and Ko asked questions such as, “What does this character want?” and, “How is your character suited or not suited to the challenge?” "Not speaking a language often means not being able to talk to certain family members,” Ko explained in her post-reading interview. She alluded to the fact that language is often a gateway into a culture, and switching languages can often mean taking on a whole new persona.

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Ko’s Deming and Polly are not the only protagonists who are caught between two identities. Haris Abadi, the protagonist of Elliot Ackerman’s Dark at the Crossing, is an Iraqi-American former translator for the army. During his time assisting the U.S. Army, he chose to stand against his own people and help bring down his own government. Haris now wishes to go to Syria amid its civil war after years of living peacefully in the U.S. He does not know why, but he feels the war calling him back and hopes he will find some sort of redemption there. “For a lot of people, war can be salvation, or it can be oblivion,” explained Ackerman in his interview. Some people return to war to find themselves, others to destroy themselves. For Haris, it seems to be a mixture. Beyond the novel, this is a truth faced by thousands of ex-soldiers. Ackerman is able to craft such rich, fleshed-out depictions of cities like Kilis, Antep, and Aleppo thanks to his military experience. Former Second Lieutenant Elliot Ackerman served five tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan, totalling eight years of service. During this time, he earned a Silver Star and a Purple Heart for his role in the 2004 Second Battle of Fallujah. Ackerman’s previous novel Green on Blue, which is set in Afghanistan, won the Dayton Literary Peace Prize. During his master class, Ackerman discussed the delicate balance required of endings. Endings must never overstate, he cautioned. A proper ending will leave what is implied unspoken. Ko and Ackerman have not simply brought more writing lessons to Rollins; in their writing, they carry truths about who we are, truths based on how we grow up and how we fight.

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GRAD ‣ Continued from Page 1 Furthermore, Tillmann expressed that Charbonneau embodied the spirit of liberal arts with her varied path of study and is the first CMC alum to earn admission to the University of Cambridge. “She is, in a word, stellar.” said Tillman. Contrary to recent graduate stereotypes, Charbonneau has stayed busy. Upon completing her master’s at Oxford in August 2017 and submitting her dissertation on international scientific collaboration during the Cold War, she moved to Washington D.C. where she interned for NASA’s History Office. From there, she moved to Charlottesville, VA, where she currently interns at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO). After this internship ends, she will be off to Cambridge. She clarified, though, that her post-grad life has not been all work and no play. “I’ve hiked the Scottish Highlands, taken a road trip with my friends to the beaches of Cornwall in the summer, attended actual English balls (with ball gowns!), rowed for my college, played lazy games of croquet, and goofed off in pubs. It’s been a real joy,” she said. While studying at Oxford, she was naturally attracted to England and knew she wanted to return for her studies. She made friends with some Rhodes Scholars, another very prestigious post-grad scholarship, which inspired her to give one of those notable scholarships a shot. From there, she knew she had to reach out to Dr. Jayashree

Photo by Scott Cook Charbonneau ‘16 did not take the typical path to her success and managed to have fun along the way. Shivamoggi, director of the office of external and competitive scholarships. Charbonneau said, “She’s an enormously supportive, kind, and energetic person to work with, and I definitely wouldn’t be where I am without her encouragement.” Charbonneau noted a few

specific professors who inspired her success and future career path: Tillman, Kim Dennis (art history), Mackenzie Moon Ryan (art history), and Bill Boles (English). While it appeared that she had it all together as an undergrad, she made a point to announce that nothing always goes

to plan. She said, “I am glad I gave myself the time and flexibility to explore a myriad of options, and of course, I am very glad Rollins is the type of school that allows (nay, encourages!) this sort of exploration. I genuinely didn’t know what I wanted to do until the summer before my senior year.”

Luckily, this flexibility allowed her to earn a spot on a list of less than 100 full-ride scholarships awarded internationally. The scholarship comes from a $210 million donation from Bill and Melinda Gates to the University of Cambridge. This is still the largest single donation to a U.K. university.

Alfond Scholarships multiply The success of the Alfond Inn means more money for more students. By Diego Medrano

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he Alfond Inn is doing far better than expected; this is promising news for prospective Rollins students as it means the college is offering more Alfond Scholarships than ever. Typically, the college invites about 40 students to the Scholar’s Weekend. This year, there were 55 in attendance, all of whom have been offered Dean scholarships, one tier lower than Alfond scholarships. Dr. Jayashree Shivamoggi,

director of the Office of External & Competitive Scholarships, explained that this is seen in the college’s allowance of more students to attend this year’s Scholars’ Weekend. The weekend served as a reviewing process for prospective individuals who may win the scholarship that covers full tuition. The Alfond Inn opened in 2013 and was designed to bring profit to the college in order to fund scholarships supporting incoming students via the Harold Alfond Foundation, according to the Rollins website.

Scholarships of some form are a necessity to many students at Rollins because of the college’s high tuition costs. In fact, about one in every four students in the Fall 2016 class is on some form of financial aid. For this reason, the rare full Alfond scholarship is highly coveted and candidates are held to a high standard. Alfond scholars are decided by a committee of Office of Admission members, Dr. Shivamoggi herself, and one professor from each branch of learning, among others. Although current Alfond students are not on the commit-

tee board, they provide input on what they have seen of candidates. Dr. Shivamoggi pointed out that students are often much harder on fellow students. Often, candidates feel less inclined to perform and be on their best behavior for other students. However, this behavior leads to problems. Some candidates have even asked current Alfond scholars about acquiring drugs on campus, much to their misfortune. Dr. Shivamoggi said that the program is looking for students who are respectful and collab-

orative. Prospective students should be proper to others in social settings, as they represent the college to a degree. The Inn’s economic success is likely to continue and result in good fortune for students. “Net operating income from the Inn will be directed to the scholarship fund for the first 25 years or until the endowment principal reaches $50 million, whichever comes later,” stated the Rollins website. Though it has had only five years of operation, incoming revenue is not a problem.

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Learning in Mr. Rogers’ neighborhood Understanding the collectedness and serenity of his series.

Photos by Kira Bernhard Mr. Rogers’ iconic blue shoes and hand-made sweater are two examples of his efforts to informalize teaching. Both were donated to Rollins by Rogers himself and are on display in the CFAM exhibit.

By Alec Stanley

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or 31 seasons, Mr. Rogers worked tirelessly to inspire wonder and instill a curious spirit in children all over the world. To celebrate his show’s 50th anniversary, I have reviewed one episode of the show that I watched nearly everyday throughout my early childhood, to evaluate and understand the techniques Mr. Rogers used to fertilize the “garden of your mind,” a metaphor which has become part of Rogers’ legacy. The start of every show demonstrates one of the trademark features of Rogers’ pedagogical style that is readily apparent; the personal touch that transforms the experience of learning (which is, in childhood, often boring and sterile) into a communal, human experience. The camera pans through the fictional town of Make Believe, following the famous red trolley. The title card appears on screen and the audience is informed

of the topic of today’s episode, which, I suppose, is standard for all children’s shows; however, it is the language of the title card “Mister Rogers Talks About Learning” that adds personality. From the very beginning, the phrasing “Talks About” informs the audience that we are about to have a personal experience with Fred, a human conversation. The eschewing of formality is a constant theme throughout the program. After the camera cuts to the studio, Rogers walks in, dressed in a jacket, tie and dress shoes. Immediately, Rogers removes the jacket, replacing it with one of his trademark sweaters, and then makes a point of untying his hard leather shoes and lacing up comfortable, plain blue sneakers. Through this change of clothes, Rogers signals to the children watching that we are in a soft, casual space, rather than the hard tile floors and fluorescent lights of American kindergarten classrooms. All of this happens while Rogers sings the famous theme “It’s a beautiful

day in the neighborhood,” asking the children of the world to be his neighbor, a role that, for Rogers, means not only living near someone but taking a genuine interest in the other neighbors’ lives. Always one to promote curiosity, the first words out of Rogers’ mouth in Season 22 Episode 11, Learning, are “Do you know what’s in this box?” Not only does this question segue into an opening lesson on batteries (the contents of the box), but the use of second-person pronouns (you) places the children watching into the world of the program. As Rogers takes us through the various types of batteries and the devices they go into, he does so by asking the audience questions about their own lives, questions such as “Has anyone ever taught you to use a flashlight before?” Not only does this draw children into the programming, it gives children, who may not otherwise have this in their lives, the feeling that someone is taking a genuine interest in them.

In fact, the dialogue of the show is a perfect example of how to talk to children when you want to both capture their interest and make them feel special. Rogers puts a major focus on not breaking the illusion that we are in his living room, rather than a TV studio. When showing the audience what a flashlight can do, rather than having the lights lower without explanation, he stands up to close the artificial blinds in the kitchen. Soon, we are joined by a friend of Rogers, Maggie Stewart, with a basket of nifty doodads that can be operated by batteries. While demonstrating electric novelties, Maggie makes a point which can be seen as Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood’s central thesis: “Sometimes we’re learning when we don’t even know we’re learning.” This concept is at the heart of all the unique touches we have seen in the program, all the effort to make this feel like personal, neighborly space. Later, in the land of Make Believe, a scientist has brought a

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“learning machine” to the town’s school. The scientist has promised that this helmet-like device will put an end to books and field trips. This caused much controversy in the miniature school as the town had to decide whether children will be taught via traditional methods or the burgeoning field of information technology. That is, until Henrietta Pussycat (voiced by Rogers) suggests a more creative third option: using all of the learning methods available to them, field trip or machine. This solution teaches children that even when our options seem limited, brave creative thinking can bring about even more beneficial options. To children and adults alike, this episode, and the show in general, inspires curiosity and open- mindedness in everyday life. It encourages an ernest interest in the lives of the people we come across. Most importantly, it encourages us to be eachothers’ neighbors.

OPINION

Letter to the Editor

By Ken Miller

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Re: Mold in Residential Halls

ear Editor, After reading the recent article on mold concerns in Rollins-owned residential buildings, I was left with the feeling that the whole picture wasn’t being presented accurately. Some factual data was glossed over in the article, leaving unnecessary questions in the reader’s mind. Campus Safety is tasked with responding to indoor air quality issues on campus. This is housed in our office so that we act as a double check on

other departments and ensure unbiased results and opinions are shared with senior administrators for further action. The threshold to initiate an indoor air quality test is extremely low. Our standard process is to perform air sampling of the room or office that there is a specific concern about, a common area inside of the same building, and a control sample taken from outside of the building. In all cases involving residential buildings, we provide the data we receive to Residential Life so they can follow up with the concerned student(s). If we receive results that are outside of what we expected, in either total number or type of spores found, we will engage a licensed environmental contractor to conduct further testing, and provide direction concerning remediation. This is a process that has been in place for a number of years, and has served the campus community well.

In 2017, we voluntarily conducted 47 tests, involving over 150 samples, focused specifically on our indoor air quality. With respect to residential buildings, we did not have a single sample that showed increased numbers of spores or those that were of a concerning type. However, issues that negatively impact indoor air quality that we have seen inside of buildings stem from windows being left open, thermostats being significantly lowered, and poor housekeeping. All of these can lead to high humidity, smells, and the formation of mildew. However, we have not found mold levels that would be anywhere near concerning levels. There were several instances in the article where it was referenced that someone at the Wellness Center told students that the source of their symptoms was “environmental.” I cannot speak to what was said to indi-

vidual students. However, when I reached out to the Wellness Center and asked them what information was provided to The Sandspur, they stated that environmental exposures, to include indoor and outdoor, were likely sources of molds and other allergens that can be treated symptomatically. This certainly does not mean there are specific issues within our residential buildings. To make such an assertion without investigating the building would be improper. Finally, I would share that some of the more common environmental issues that can impact us seemed to be worse this year. Our flu season seemed to start a bit earlier and by all accounts was one of the more severe ones that we have had in recent memory. In Orlando, our allergy index, as it relates to pollen and spores in the ambient air, has been extremely high for some time. In fact, Orlando

is currently listed as one of the worst cities for allergy sufferers, with our air quality being listed as medium-high or high for the past 30 days. Add this to the typical challenges of living in a communal environment, and it is certainly reasonable to have an increase of sniffles, runny noses, and cold-like symptoms for an extended period of time. To re-emphasize, many departments work in a collaborative manner to ensure the physical wellbeing of our students. At this point, we have no test results showing us that there is a mold problem in our residential buildings. However, if we did identify an issue that would negatively impact the safety of our community, action would be taken, and we would communicate those actions to our campus community. We have in the past, and we will continue to do so moving forward.

Editor’s note: The Sandspur stands by all claims within its original article.

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March 2 By Diego Medrano

dmedrano@rollins.edu

n any given day at Rollins, I am likely to hear at least two rumors about students that I have never met before, none of which I actively seek out. Rollins is a place where rumors reign supreme, and I endeavored to find out why. “Well, it’s advantageous for everyone [in a community] to know everybody’s business,” explained Dr. Paul Harris of Rollins’ Psychology Department. Dr. Harris admitted that, while not much research has been done on the subject, there seems to be an evolutionary advantage to gossip. Rollins, being as small as it is, forms a community unto itself. Almost everyone knows everyone in some capacity, and it benefits one to know what others are doing to avoid potential social pitfalls. Rollins also possesses what Dr. Harris referred to as “a well-developed grapevine.” Thanks to a vibrant social media scene and intermingling friend groups, news spreads very quickly on campus, and often very haphazardly thanks to this speed. However, its quickness means that information is frequently distorted. Here, it is useful to note the distinction between benign and malicious gossip. Benign gossip simply keeps track of a person’s everyday harmless doings, such as with whom a person might have a romantic interest, or what they supposedly want for their birthday.

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Malicious gossip, on the other hand, spreads information that will very clearly harm a person’s reputation. Embarrassing doings and secrets are often spread to damage a person’s social health. I am not concerned with the benign gossip occurring at Rollins. What is concerning is all the malicious gossip. Dr. Harris pointed out that malicious gossip is one way to raise one’s own ego by tearing someone else’s down. This has occurred many times in Rollins’ own social circles. As a result, the Rollins social scene is not merely about becoming popular; it almost demands that we investigate others and bring them down. This is made easier by friend groups that intersect without overlapping. It is far easier to condemn someone you do not know and do not care about; at Rollins, there exist many tightknit social circles that keep to themselves, allowing for this setting of social hyenas. This creates negative preconceived notions that stop people from creating new relationships. The more malicious rumors run rampant, the less Rollins can foster friendships— and the amount of enemies only rises. Is this a matter of life and death? Certainly not, but it does make for a far less trustworthy setting, one that Rollins has had no problem creating. I implore students to stop giving in to the desire to tear others down in order to make themselves look better, as well as the response to continue the malicious grapevine.

... the Rollins social scene is not merely about becoming popular; it almost demands that we investigate others and bring them down.

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‣ Grab a Cupcake & Clean the World, Bush Lawn, 1:30 p.m. ‣ A Journey from Rollins College to Academia by Dr. Tucker, Bush 164, 12 p.m.

March 3

‣ Paddle Boarding (Hosted by Crummer Fit and the PMBAA at Paddle Board Orlando), Lake Virginia, 10:30 a.m. ‣ Mr. Rogers Walking Tour, CFAM, 12 p.m. ‣ The Magnificats: Bach and Beyond, Knowles Memorial Chapel, 7:30 p.m. ‣ Holi, Olin Lawn, 11 a.m.

March 4

‣ Alfond Inn Art Tour, Alfond Inn, 1 p.m. ‣ Bach, Brahms, and Bruckner, Knowles Memorial Chapel, 3 p.m. ‣ Student Recital: Marcinko Orozco Composition, Tiedtke Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m.

March 5

‣ Dean’s Scholars Council Spring Kick-Off, Faculty Club, 6:30 p.m.

March 6

‣ Dr. Kathie Manthorne presents "The Rockies and the Alps: A Trans-national Artistic Dialogue," Suntrust Auditorium, 6 p.m. ‣ Ideas for Good Open Mic, Social Hub in Mills Building, 5 p.m. ‣ X-Club Open Recruitment, 6 p.m.

March 7

‣ Dr. Robert, School of Medicine/Dentistry University of Rochester, 6 p.m. ‣ 2018 Book-A-Year Reception, Galloway Room, 5 p.m.

SPORTS Upcoming Sports Events

March 2 ‣ HOME: Baseball vs. Lynn, Alfond Stadium, 6 p.m. ‣ HOME: Softball vs. Palm Beach Atlantic, Rollins Softball Stadium, 7 p.m. March 3 ‣ Men’s Basketball SSC Tournament Semifinal, Lakeland, Fla, 1 p.m. ‣ HOME: Sailing SAISA #2, Lake Virginia, All Day ‣ HOME: Women’s and Men’s Rowing Metro Cup, Lake Maitland, All Day ‣ HOME: Rollins vs. Palm Beach Atlantic, Rollins Softball Stadium, 1 p.m. & 3 p.m. ‣ HOME: Rollins vs. Lynn, Alfond Stadium, 1 p.m. & 4 p.m. March 4 ‣ HOME: Men’s Tennis vs. Furman, Bert Martin Tennis Complex, 11 a.m. ‣ Men’s Basketball SSC Tournament Championship, Lakeland, Fla, 1 p.m.

March 5 ‣ HOME: Women’s Tennis vs. Saginaw Valley, Bert Martin Tennis Complex, 4 p.m. ‣ HOME: Rollins vs. Tiffin, Rollins Softball Stadium, 5 p.m. & 7 p.m. ‣ Women’s Golf vs. Peggy Kirk Bell Memorial Invitation, Golden Bear Club, All Day

Tars overcome by Cougars Baseball fights but falls short to Columbus State. By Paul Schattschneider

pschattschneider@rollins.edu

espite showing resilience in the first two matchups, Rollins baseball fell to the Columbus State Cougars. In Friday’s series opener, the Tars showed promise. They clung to a one-run lead for several innings, with Cameron Enck ‘19 making a solid effort from the mound, allowing just two runs in seven innings. It was the ninth inning that proved pivotal, however, as the Cougars managed to muster some offense in order to tie the game and send it into extra innings. Both teams remained neck and neck in extras, but the Cougars finally managed to break the tie for good in the thirteenth frame, with a two-run home run. Nick Breen ‘18 tried to answer with a home run of his own in the bottom of the thirteenth, but the Tars eventually fell short, 6-5. With such a heartbreaking loss in game one, the Tars were eyeing revenge in game two. They started well when Breen’s single in the first inning gave them a one-run lead. In the fol-

lowing inning, though, the Cougars reclaimed the lead, plating three runs. Brad Case ‘19 provided the pitching for the Tars in game two. The right-hander managed to keep the Cougars in check, allowing just one earned run from six hits in seven innings. The Tars took a quick lead in the sixth, but the Cougars refused to go down, taking the match into extras—just like in game one. The Cougars then exploded for four runs in the tenth inning, once again edging out the Tars, this time by a score of 8-4. Case explained that the team cannot afford to surrender an early lead to solid opponents like Columbus State: “Our biggest takeaway... is that we can’t let ourselves fall into that 3-1 hole. It’s much easier and much more fun to play baseball when you’re winning.” Columbus State seemed determined to do exactly that in the series finale. The Cougars swung hot bats all game, pouring in six runs in the first three innings alone, forcing coach Jon Sjogren to make an early pitching change, taking starter Garrett Leonard out of the game. But the change did little

Photo by Kira Bernhard Grant Ashline ‘18 recorded four hits across the threegame series against Columbus State.

to alter the course of the game, as—even though the Tars earned back a couple of runs—they fell short and in the end went down 12-4. Although the sweep dropped the Tars’ record to 6-5 heading into conference play this weekend, Case said that they are ready and can learn from a tough outing like this one against the Cougars: “A team like Columbus State is very good, and we had opportunities to win those games but couldn’t capitalize. It hurts and we will definitely grow from this.” The Tars do appear to be in position to make a run in conference play. They just barely

fell short to the Cougars twice; a couple of runs could have proved pivotal to the team. Despite the sweep, Case hopes to bring confidence to the team as they begin their slate of conference games against Lynn: “We are a resilient group of guys, and I can promise you right now we will win the series.” The promise is a bold one, but such confidence can be the deciding factor in close games like the first two against the Cougars. The Tars will hope such a mindset will help them open conference play strongly, as they host Lynn University for game one at 6 p.m. on Friday, March 2 at the Alfond Stadium.

Season ends for women’s basketball; farewell to five seniors

March 6 ‣ HOME: Men’s Tennis vs. Concordia, Bert Martin Tennis Complex, 3 p.m. ‣ HOME: Women’s Lacrosse vs. Queens, 7 p.m. March 7 ‣ Women’s Tennis vs. No. 24 Saint Leo, Saint Leo, Fla., 3 p.m. ‣ HOME: Baseball vs. Nyack, 3 p.m.

Photos by Rollins Sports Left to right: Jo Bistrow, Julia Ingler, Keevana Edwards, Nikki Corsini, and Jasmine Stone.

After a tough loss to Saint Leo in the Sunshine State Conference tournament, Rollins’ women’s basketball team says farewell to five honorable seniors: Jo Bistrow, Julia Ingler, Keevana Edwards, Nikki Corsini, and Jasmine Stone. The team finished their 2017-2018 season 12-14 overall.