Issue 23, Volume 122 Thursday, April 14, 2016
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Accomodating student commencement demands Stephanie Garcia Production Manager Aside from weighing job offers and grad school acceptances, Rollins seniors had a big decision to make last week. The President’s office emailed out a survey asking graduating seniors to decide between two venues for commencement: Warden Arena or Mills Lawn. In the past, the gym has hosted the ceremonies, but graduates have been unhappy with the limited number of tickets available. The Sandspur even published an article last month about the ticket controversy and how the Class of 2016 is only allowed to bring four guests to graduation. As staff writer Sianna Boschetti noted, the ticketing policy forces “seniors to pick and choose which of their family members and friends can see them graduate.” As a result, some seniors have resorted to buying and selling tickets. It is an unfair situation to weigh loved ones against each other and to exclude attendees from a life milestone event. By moving commencement to Mills Lawn, limited capacity seating and kicking people off the commencement VIP list are no longer an issue. In fact, no
Jojo Peloquin Writer For those of you who have lived in Florida for a while, you can vouch for me when I say that the weather here is unpredictable during the summer. It can rain at any point in the day; even when the sun is out rain can appear. In addition to the rain, there is the boiling heat. It is not like the desert where it is dry; it is a wet, humid heat. With that being said, why would anyone in Florida plan a graduation outside? Seniors at Rollins College have expressed many concerns with having graduation outside. Though having it outside would offer unlimited seating for family members and friends, the weather alone has the ability to make graduation unenjoyable. Graduation would be bumped up to 8 a.m. in the morning in order to avoid some of the heat, but even
tickets would be required, and the ceremony would be shorter. Counter arguments include the heat of the outdoors and the early start time of 8 am. There will, however, be overflow seating in Warden Arena with a live stream of the ceremony to accommodate guests who prefer air conditioning, and the early start time is meant to avoid the risk of midday heat. In an attempt to address the issue, my fellow classmates took to social media to buy and sell tickets and to ask Dr. Mamta Accapadi, Vice President of Student Affairs, for an alternative solution. President Cornwell has offered that solution. While there are flaws in the plan, Mills Lawn can better accommodate student needs and guest lists. An abbreviated ceremony is nothing to sneeze at. As seniors, we are celebrating a major accomplishment that should be shared with as many family members and friends as possible. Sitting outside for a two hour ceremony pales in comparison to the amount of time that leads up to the glorious moment of walking across the stage and receiving our well-deserved degree. In the grand scheme of things, the heat and one last 8 a.m. are small burdens to bear. in the morning things are still hot and muggy. The elderly are more susceptible to heat related issues like dehydration, profuse perspiration, heat stroke, and heat exhaustion, so having grandparents attend a graduation outside could potentially lead to some serious health issues. It is a wonderful thought to expand graduation and allow more loved ones to attend this special day for college graduates, but the day should not be centered on being miserable under the sun or rain. If Rollins’ wants to expand graduation, perhaps moving the location to a larger arena would be more beneficial. There are too many matters at stake by keeping it outdoors. Graduation is supposed to be filled with pleasant memories, not filled with the constant worry of the weather with dresses, shoes, makeup, suits, and hair being ruined.
Editing Essentials With final papers looming, students submitted the most common problems they experience while writing. Alexa Hardrick
Writer
With final exams approaching quickly, the end of spring semester can be a time of high stress. In light of all the time that will soon be dedicated to laboring over papers and preparing for written exams, I asked students to submit the most common problems they encounter while writing and any questions they had about grammar. In my Editing Essentials class, we refer to Grammar by Diagram Second Edition by Cindy Vitto. It is an invaluable resource and I will refer to Vitto throughout the course of this article in my responses. Now, here are some of the questions I received: Q: How do I use semicolons correctly? ~ Sam Sadeh ‘18 A: People often shy away from using semicolons because they are unsure how to use them correctly. Using semicolons, however, is an easy way to elevate your writing. The semicolon takes the place of either a period or a comma. Grammar by Diagram explains that a semicolon can be used in three ways. The first way in which a semicolon can be used is to separate two independent clauses or thoughts. Example: I was afraid to include semicolons in my writing; I was unsure how to use them correctly. A semicolon will also often precede a conjunctive adverb (additionally, however, therefore, etc.), which is then followed by a comma. Example: I was afraid to include semicolons in my writing; however, I decided to attempt using them after I read an article with some tips about grammar. A semicolon can also separate two independent clauses that are joined by a coordinating con-
junction (and, for, nor, so, or, but, yet) and contain several commas. Example: After reading the article about grammar tips, I decided to put some of them into practice; yet, even after several attempts, I still needed more practice with the concepts. Finally, a semicolon can be used in a list to separate items that already contain commas. Example: When I have finished my exams and I am on summer break, I plan to travel to Paris, France; Florence, Italy; and Barcelona, Spain. Q: When is it okay to switch between verb tenses and when is this not appropriate? ~ Rachel Wasserman ’19 A: Throughout your paper, it is important to maintain consistency as it refers to what tense of verb you are using. Unity within your work is an essential part of making the paper clear and easy to read. It is appropriate to shift verb tense only when the time frame for an action changes. Q: When do I use who as opposed to whom? ~ Julia Reed ‘18 A: This is a problem that I have struggled with in my own writing. Vitto, however, offers a simple solution. Use “who” when you are looking to fill the slot of subject or subjective complement (adjective, noun, or pronoun that follows a verb form of “be” or a linking verb). Use “whom” when you are looking to fill the slot of an object which follows a verb or preposition. Another suggestion Vitto offers is using “who” when you could substitute in the word “he” and using “whom” when you could substitute in the word “him”. Example: He wrote the paper. Who wrote the paper? The paper was written by him. Whom is the author of this paper?
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Thursday, April 14, 2016
Rollins community rallies Congratulations against sexual violence Fulbright Award Rollins community came together and took pledges winners as well as participated in other activities to make awareness against sexual violence. Cameron Osche
Writer
The second Annual Rollins Rally Against Violence, the kickoff event to Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April, took place on April 5. Several student organizations, including PanHellenic, and Voices for Women, gathered on Bush lawn to rally against sexual violence. Students took pledges not only to abstain from participating in sexual violence, but also to be active bystanders when sexual violence could be occurring. The fraternities and sororities on
campus led the pledges, as well as campus safety. Addressing Sexual Assault Awareness Month, President Cornwell discussed the importance of taking the pledge and understanding the severity of sexual assault. Additionally, a preacher from Knowles Chapel came forward to emphasize the importance of respecting the victims of sexual assault, and asked for a moment of silence to remember survivors. Blue ribbons were pinned to the shirts of almost everyone there, representing sexual assault awareness. In addition
to the pledges, organizations voiced their support of sexual assault awareness and those who have endured it. Student Government Association President CJ Dunn reminded everyone of the facts and figures concerning sexual assault; one in four women will be sexually assaulted while in college. Overall, the event proved to be very informative. Rollins showed its respect not only by supporting survivors, but also by understanding that education is central to decreasing instances of sexual assault.
Rollins welcomes philanthropist Adam Braun Adam Braun, the founder of Pencils of Promise, gives a spirited talk about how working with this organization has taught him more about life and values than anything else. Eric Hilton
News Intern
On April 5, the Winter Park Institute (WPI) hosted social entrepreneur, best-selling novelist, and philanthropist Adam Braun for a discussion on his most recent book The Promise of a Pencil: How an Ordinary Person can Create Extraordinary Change. The last WPI event of the season and the 70th in total, the talk was received by a packed Bush Auditorium. The founder of Pencils of Promise—the award-winning organization which has broken ground on more than 300 schools around the world—Braun began his talk by discussing his background. Both of his parents are holocaust survivors; at an early age they instilled on him the values of education and wellbeing. A Brown University graduate and former broker on Wall Street, Braun discussed how an exchange with a small Indian child during his Semester at Sea
program changed his mindset. companies and organizations Braun asked the succeed. Since its boy “If you could founding in 2008, have anything Pencils of Promise you wanted in created more Addressing has this world, what than 300 schools would you want Sexual Assault and helped edmost?” to which ucate more than Awareness the boy replied “A 35,000 children pencil”. in the developing Month, The incident world, from counPresident profoundly aftries in multiple fected Braun’s continents. Cornwell outlook on life; Braun then discussed the talked it motivated him about to quit his job at some of the valimportance Bane & Company ues and lessons and found Pencils he has learned as of taking the of Promise. an entrepreneur. pledge and Braun disHe presented his cussed how he understanding ‘Five Keys to Turn started the orOrdinary into Exthe severity of traordinary’, in ganization at 25, with a $25 he teachsexual assault. which bank deposit and es to value one’s crowdfunding at obituary more grassroots events than one’s resume, and parties. He and to cherish the also created the “for-purpose” present of receiving/giving all of approach, a framework to help one’s presence.
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Rollins is proud to announce the two Fulbright grant winners and they share some plans for the future. Ariana Simpson
Writer
The Fulbright grants have rolled in and excitement swelled as two Rollins students made the cut this year. Rollins congratulates new Fulbright scholars Cameron Mullins ’16, and Kenther Ramos, a Rollins graduate. Mullins was accepted for an English Teaching Assistantship in Colombia; Ramos will enroll in a graduate program in human rights at York in the United Kingdom. This competitive and prestigious merit-based scholarship allows recipients to study abroad in a way that suits their personal interests. By unanimous vote in 1946, Senator J. William Fulbright’s proposal for the Fulbright program passed and the first participants were on their way abroad by 1948. Fulbright’s goals for the program drew on his personal experiences as a grad student at Oxford, away from his native Missouri. As stated in the Fulbright program’s history, “the Fulbright Scholarship Program sponsors U.S. and foreign participants for exchanges in all areas of endeavor, including the sciences, business, academe, public service, government, and the arts and continues to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries.” Fulbright has had an unprecedented impact around the world. “There have been more than 250,000 Fulbright students, scholars and teachers; many of them have made significant contributions within their countries, including the U.S., as well as to the overall goal of advancing mutual understanding,” the program recognizes. Home to the program and students applying for Fulbright along with other scholarships, the Office of External and Competitive Scholarships, headed by Dr. Jayashree Shivamoggi, has produced Rollins Fulbright scholars for years. Mullins recounted the extensive application process: the applicant must write two essays,
one about their past experiences and/or what would make them a good Fulbright Scholars, and another in which they explicitly share what they would like to gain through the scholarship. The applicant must also submit three letters of recommendation. Fulbright allows students to apply again if not selected the first time; and Ramos stated that his second try was much easier and less stressful. Ramos is the first Holt student to become a scholar and he is also a two-time applicant and graduate. The scholarship is not limited to undergrads; students can still apply up to five years after graduation and receive assistance from renowned Fulbright experts. Both Mullins and Kenther are pursuing interests that are dear to them, including traveling abroad to cultivate their skills and passions. “While I would love to take all the credit for the scholarship because I am a massive narcissist, I had an absolutely amazing support system throughout the entire process,” said Mullins. “I had people like Dr. Jay who worked so hard on all of our applications, I had professors and advisers that wrote me awesome letters of recommendation, I had my parents to help proofread everything I did and offer ideas on what I could add, I had the people at career services to help me get ready for my interview, I had awesome friends who are currently on Fulbright exchanges that let me talk with them and learn about their experiences, and that doesn’t mention the friends around the world that have made all of my intercultural experiences so great that I want to continue getting out there and seeing what amazing cultures exist in the world. So, overall, my success in this process just means that there are plenty of amazing people in my life that helped me to accomplish it.” Ramos said that it is a great pride to be accepted to the Fulbright program, both as the first Holt student and also as a representative of the minority community.
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Moving Rollins into the future On April 2nd Rollins inaugurated President Cornwell and held a variety of events promoting the importance of a liberal arts education. Christina Fuleihan
Staff Writer
On April 2, 2016, President Cornwell’s Inauguration began with a Day of Service. Not even the rain could damper the spirits of members of the Rollins community as they participated in various projects ranging from the beautification of Central Park, a Habitat for Humanity buildout, and the Welbourne Avenue Nursery clean-up. To exhibit Rollins’ interest in the well-rounded individual, other events of the week included Research Scholarship and Arts Showcases, panels on “What Matters in College” and “Liberal Education in This Global Era,” and a two-hour Inauguration ceremony. The week concluded on the night of April 9 with a fun-filled Festival of Lights. “An inauguration is really a time for a college to take stalk at itself, ground itself in its mission, reflect on its history, and imagine its future,” said President Grant
Cornwell, who appeared especially humbled by the greetings expressed by a number of his colleagues at the Ceremony. Daniel Sullivan, who serves as the President Emeritus at St. Lawrence University, for instance, described Rollins’ 15th President as “another giant from the North Country” whose “fingerprints [can be found] everywhere in [some of] the most important places” at St. Lawrence’s. He said, “I predict that the results [of Cornwell’s leadership] will be absolutely terrific. . . Go Tars!” Both nationally and internationally recognized educational leaders participated in this stepping stone for Rollins College, and the future looks bright. The theme of several events as well as President Cornwell’s inaugural speech emphasized the importance of a liberal arts education, not only in upholding Rollins’ mission of global citizenship and responsible leadership, but also in providing employers, and more importantly society, with
tomorrow’s groundbreakers. “There is a trend [for liberal education] around the world explicitly passed on to universities such as the American University of Beirut, American University of Cairo. . . but that wave of founding was typically created by missionaries to spread the faith. At this very moment, the model of liberal arts is being questioned,” said Dr. S. Georgia Nugent, Interim President of the College of Wooster, as she began the panel on “Liberal Arts Education in the Global Era.” Through acquired critical thinking skills and transformative leadership that the liberal arts provide, however, “liberal education embraces diversity and creates fuller, more successful communities. There can be no higher calling or higher value than kindling that light in students to become conscious of their choices and the consequences of those choices,” said Dr. Cary Geary Schneider, President of the Association of American
Colleges and Universities, upon introducing President Cornwell. Schneider also expressed high hopes for Rollins and the liberal arts under the guidance of Cornwell, “Your president, in sum, is both a product of and a practitioner of liberal education at its finest…at once a testament to the importance of liberal education and an advocate for its necessity.” President Cornwell’s passion for the liberal arts model of education is unquestionable. “One mission, One Rollins,” declared President Cornwell during his inaugural speech. He continued, “At Rollins, we continuously innovate and reinvent our approach to liberal education because we believe in our approach.We proudly declare our mission, our reason for being. And we will continue to declare it, boldly proudly and exceptionally well, [while demonstrating] the value of this work by the the good work of our alumni and students.”
Throughout his speech, President Cornwell continuously quoted John Dewey and Hamilton Holt in expressing the necessity of a pragmatic approach to learning that focuses on “mentorship” and the “true vitality of thought as it emerges from collaborating across differences.” After all, “a liberal education does not reduce to job training, but draws upon qualities sought by employers.” As Rollins works in the coming years to become one of the top leading liberal arts institutions in the United States, we may just see our college grow faster than we had thought possible. The inauguration of the 15th President of Rollins College marks a peak in the school’s history as an established liberal arts institution, and, in our institution at least, we can expect to continuously see a growth in the “experimental learning” that is the liberal arts. As Dr. Cary Geary Schneider concluded, “The next chapter begins here.”
Student Ambassadors lead Presidential Inauguration Students and faculty alike voted on student ambassadors to help lead many activities during the presidential inauguration. Eric Hilton
News Intern
This past week marked the Inauguration of President Grant Cornwell, the 15th President of Rollins College. In accordance with the theme of student involvement, teachers and faculty nominated several students as Presidential Inauguration Ambassadors. The role of the ambassador was to generate excitement for the inauguration events and ceremonies. Ambassadors were also given the opportunity to assist with several of the discussion panels and other inauguration events. The most crucial job of
the ambassador involved the Festival of Light this past Saturday. Ambassadors gathered at the Arch at Interlachen at 7:30 p.m. Mardi Gras beads, skirts, candles, and light-up buttons were all passed out amongst the attendees. The group then departed for the Alfond Inn, where they formed a gauntlet to receive the guests and Mardi Gras Band. The guests were then led to campus in a party/dance like parade. Students, faculty, and guests all intermingled during the walk back to Mills Lawn. Upon arrival, the celebration began with a live band and dance party on Mills Lawn.
Photo by Natalie Hayes
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Thursday, April 14, 2016
Talk Back: Playwright discusses Detroit During the opening of Detroit, playwright Lisa D’Amour discussed the Fred Stone’s production of her work, including the prop choices, addiction, and the characters. Victoria Villavicencio
Designer
After the last of the audience members trickled out the doors on opening night, the cast and crew of Detroit settled in for a talk-back session with its award-winning playwright, Lisa D’Amour. Accompanied by a few members of Rollins faculty and the Winter Park community, what ensued was a comfortable conversation between D’Amour and her audience. Directed by Kathleen Capdesuner ’17, Detroit portrays the hijinks of middle-class couple Mary (Chloe Brewer ’17) and Ben (Duncan Hon ’19), who choose to welcome the fresh out-of-rehab Sharon (Ana Suarez ’16) and Kenny (Matthew Striegel ’17) into their neighborhood. “This is the most strippeddown production of Detroit I’ve ever seen before,” D’Amour remarked when asked for her initial impressions of the show. The script calls for a multitude of props that would have never been feasible within the Fred Stone Theatre. Instead, the production veered towards the bare minimum, using frames and imagination to represent the neighboring houses. “It was about the acting and our imaginations,” she continued, praising the cast for their
amazing chemistry and trust, as well as “owning the party scene” at the climax of the plotline. One audience member questioned the reason for naming the play Detroit, particularly since it contains no references to the actual city. D’Amour alleged that it was not the city she was attempting to invoke, but “(w)hat Detroit evokes in the minds of people who don’t live in Detroit.” Her play touches on many subjects that worry today’s middle-class: the death of the American dream and the phenomenon of white flight, for example. Her plays, D’Amour insisted, were written to cause debate. Furthermore, she commended the cast for choosing to cast a man of color in the role of the elderly Frank, who comes in to close the play with a sense of nostalgia. She noted that Detroit is an overwhelmingly White play associated with an overwhelmingly Black city, and highlighted the importance of such a casting choice within the context of the #BlackLivesMatter movement. According to D’Amour “(It) shines a light on the flaws of the play, and what the play might be ignoring.” Throughout the play, there is a definite sense that the characters long for the suburbs of their youth: a time when children played on the street and
neighbors went next door to borrow sugar. Both couples seem to sense the growing isolation in neighborhood and seem to ask themselves, as one audience member asked D’Amour, “Are we doomed to that?” D’Amour laughed in response. “I love
besides Detroit. She has an obsession with location: other than Detroit, her body of work includes New Orleans, Milton, and Cherokee. Milton is of special interest as one of her ventures into what she calls “interdisciplinary theatre.”
be performed in half in Spanish, half in English. D’Amour lastly touched upon the theme of addiction, which is heavily present in the play. Both the characters of Sharon and Kenny struggle with substance abuse, and the ev-
bringing people together,” she claimed, citing her New Orleans upbringing as a justification for her friendly nature and love of hosting. When prompted, D’Amour elaborated on her other plays
As a collaboration work, it is based on five different cities in the United States named Milton and performed for those residents. For one particular Milton, with a large Hispanic population, the play was adapted to
er-anxious Mary finds herself nurturing an alcohol problem. When asked whether her play had a message regarding addiction, D’Amour emphasized the “fragile nature of recovery” and the need for empathy above all.
Photo by Victoria Villavicencio
Anime series that everyone should watch Anime can be a difficult genre of TV shows to start watching, but these three anime recommendations are great for anyone who is interested in learning more about this subculture. Sianna Boschetti
Staff Writer
For better or worse, I’ve met most of my friends through anime in one way or another. It’s an interesting subculture, and when you meet someone in the world outside of Shonen Jump with a sticker of your waifu on their computer, it’s pretty easy to form friendships. For those who have yet to jump into anime, though, it can be intimidating; there are shows that don’t seem to end, fiercely passionate fan bases, and
for many American fans, the language barrier. Despite the initial challenges, I’m a firm believer in the power of a good storyline. When you find your show, all that matters is the story; subtitles or English-dubbed audio becomes secondary. My first recommendation for everyone is Ouran High School Host Club. Based on the manga by Bisco Hatori, Ouran tells the story of Haruhi Fujioka, an honor student at Ouran High School, as she works to pay off
her ¥8,000,000 debt to the host club. Consisting of five boys, the host club offers date-like appointments for female students. Ouran is the anime equivalent of a romantic comedy–called a shojo–and, accordingly, there’s a kawaii love story told within the twenty-six episodes. Soul Eater is another cute anime, but it falls into the category of shonen, or action. This series revolves around a group of students enrolled in Death Meister Academy, run by Death himself. Students who can trans-
form into weapons are paired with weapon meisters to wield them and fight against evil. The protagonists are Soul Eater Evans and Maka Albarn, a young weapon and meister team looking to graduate by capturing 99 souls and one witch soul. Their plans are soon complicated, making the plot that much more captivating. For more intense action, One Punch Man is the way to go. Newly adapted to anime form, this series follows Saitama, an overpowered everyman who
can defeat any enemy in a single punch. Bored with his immense strength, Saitama is always looking for someone who can defeat him. One Punch Man is an awesome shonen that I would recommend to anyone looking for an action-packed, funny story with lovable and dynamic characters. Breaking into anime can feel difficult, but I support every endeavor to explore this amazing style of animation. There’s an anime for everyone–you just have to start watching.
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Fool’s Paradise brings back the Fashion Week funk a success Jonny Scoblionko
Columnist
Fool’s Paradise celebrated its inaugural year at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre on April Fools’ Day weekend with much success. Headlined and hosted by funk superstars Lettuce, the event spanned two days and showcased some of the top names in the funk and jam scenes, as well as on the electronic circuit. Fool’s Paradise left attendees excited to continue the tradition for years to come. Although all of the music was fantastic, the following handful of acts especially caught my attention: Vulfpeck Leading up to Fool’s, I had heard nothing but good things about these guys, and they did not disappoint. As one of the few bands that performed two sets over the weekend, a late-night on Friday and a Saturday afternoon set, they did a phenomenal job of providing a new and exciting kind of show. Their performances featured constant instrumental rotations, audience interactions, and all-star collaborations with artists like Cory Henry (Snarky Puppy) and Eric Krasno (Lettuce/Soulive). There was also a wedding on stage right before their afternoon set, which made it an extra special occasion. Goldfish This South African electronic duo was without a doubt one of the best electronic bands I have ever seen. Their unique style blends live instrumental music with dance music in flawless fashion. I never thought I would
see an electronic act feature an upright bass and flute/saxophone, but they made it work beautifully. I had the chance to speak with both members at different points of the weekend; they were very approachable and humble. I was hanging with the bass player at the Fools of Funk super jam and said “man, you guys really are doing things that no one else does and it is so amazing to watch artists bridge genre gaps like you do.” He simply replied, “What these guys do onstage is amazing. We just try to show the younger generation the light. For us, it was Jamiroquai; for the younger kids, we hope it is us.” Fools of Funk Super Jam This extra-special late-night jam could not have felt more true to the funk vibe of the event. With so many artists that performed in similar super jams at events like Bear Creek, the entire set was nothing short of a magical experience. The core group consisted of Adam Deitch (Lettuce, Break Science) on drums, Adam Smirnoff (Lettuce) on guitar, Cory Henry (Snarky Puppy) alternating between keys and drums, Borahm Lee (Break Science/Pretty Lights Live Band) on keys, Nigel Hall on bass and vocals, Weedie Braimah (The Nth Power) on percussion; and Lettuce’s Shady Horns, Eric “Benny” Bloom, and Ryan Zoidis, on trumpet and saxophone, respectively. There were also numerous other artists that sat in, which included local saxophone virtuoso (and my roommate) Christian Ryan.
Lettuce It would be impossible to leave the hosts off this list. Not only did Lettuce act as a fantastic host band, they also unleashed two mind-blowing, booty-shaking dance parties, and backed GRiZ in the debut performance of the GRiZ Live Band. Chris Robinson Soul Revue Led by former front man of the Black Crows, the Soul Revue was a display of pure magic. The band, which featured George Porter Jr (The Meters), Ivan Neville (Dumpstaphunk), Nikki Glaspie (The Nth Power), Eric Krasno (Lettuce/Soulive) and Neal Casal (Circles around the Sun) and Lettuce’s Shady Horns. After only one short rehearsal, the band was firing on all cylinders and put on a performance that was nothing short of heart-warming. Despite a series of sound issues, they were able to power through with their powerful music and the passion from the crowd. The Groove Orient Rollins’ favorite face-melters The Groove Orient performed two sets on Saturday. Ensuring all attendees left their sets fully Oriented, the five-headed rock monster set the stage ablaze and left the crowd pining for more. Be sure to catch their set at Fox Fest on Saturday, 4/16. After such a successful inaugural year, I certainly look forward to seeing how the event develops and what tricks Live For Live Music, Purple Hate Productions, and Lettuce have up their sleeves for the years to come.
Photo by Jonny Scoblionko
Lea Warren
Columnist
This past week marked the culmination of Orlando Fashion Week’s fourth year. Lasting from April 6 to April 9, this growing showcase of local fashion design featured seminars, designer talks, television appearances, and the presentations of collections by all of this year’s featured designers. Lori Warren, Ciara Rodriguez, Lisa Nieves, Vanessa Shelley, Gloria Woods, Raul Castillo, Jacquelyn Brooks, Lidieth Bonilla, Pamela Botello, Claudia Gutierrez, Alana Nelson, Lourdes Atencia, and Bhavini Chawhan were the featured emerging and established designers this year, showcasing everything from casual wear and swimsuits to jewelry and gowns. The show also included a Junior Designer Competition hosted on Friday night where the winner, Shirley Colon, received the Harriett Lake Little Red Dress Award and a scholarship to a summer design program. Lynn Eugene, Diana Watson, Alexandra Santiago, and Odalis Vazquez also participated in this junior contest, showcasing amazing talent for such young individuals. The event was hosted at Baterbys Art Gallery, a charming and impressive collection of artwork ranging from budding local artists to renowned masters. The creator and president of the event, Tina Bridges, has over 35 years of experience in the fashion industry, as well as eight years of teaching experience as a professor of fashion design. She is incredibly passionate about this event, which she created to foster the growth of local talents here in Florida. Because of Tina’s generosity, I had the incredible opportunity to split my time between seats in the front row for the shows each night and a place backstage, helping models and designers prepare while observing the intense and sometimes chaotic preparations that go into such an event. On Friday, I spent the majority of my time at the gallery out front, watching the collections
presented. Guests were graced with a performance by one of the models, Khady Vita, who doubles as an amazingly talented musician. The night also featured a silent auction, a cash bar, and celebrity guest commentator Marissa Clark from XL 106.7. On Saturday, I took advantage of my backstage access, spending the night running about the staging area, helping models with zippers, finding a misplaced tube of lipstick, frantically erasing stains from a white evening gown with a Tide marker, and, when I had a moment to breathe, talking with designers and models about their experiences in the fashion industry and their feelings about Orlando Fashion Week. Everyone I spoke with was incredibly enthusiastic and kind, including several of the hair and makeup artists I interrogated while on a mission to find a missing model. The models were especially wonderful to be around. All of them were helpful, excited, and extremely supportive of each other and the designers they walked for. One model, Sophie Fernandez, was in hair and makeup when the walk was demonstrated, and, five minutes before she was slated to go on, we realized she had no idea where she would be going. I was in a mad rush (there was an issue with a few lost buttons on the back of a halter top) and so in passing I asked one of the other models, Shante Armstrong, to explain the walk. When I came back a few minutes later, four of the models had converged to offer tips on the walk and words of encouragement. I was blown away by the support and hospitality of everyone, even under the extreme pressure faced on both nights of the event. As a result of all the endless hard work, coordinating, last minute panic, and omnipresent support, the show came together as a wonderfully fun experience, displaying fashion of every kind to eager onlookers. I was so honored to be a part of this event, and I, alongside all those in the audience, thoroughly enjoyed this week of innovative fashion design.
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Thursday, April 14, 2016
Hardcore Henry: A first-person trainwreck Nicolas Nagaoka
Columnist
Sex, drugs, violence, and rock and roll are words that accurately describe Hardcore Henry’s theme. Hardcore Henry, directed by Ilya Naishuller and starring Sharito Copley, Hayley Bennett, Tim Roth, and Danila Kozlovsky, is a psychedelic and violent ride through the eyes of a determined cyborg trying to save his wife from an evil warlord. Along the way, Henry meets scientific horrors, Russian mercenaries, weapon-clad dominatrices, and a lot of guns. The initial appeal of Hardcore Henry is that it is filmed completely from the first-person perspective. The audience is Henry, which is visually very engrossing. First-person films are not new, but most of them tend to be horror films. Sadly, this use of the first-person perspective does not turn out as well as the director envisioned it. It really only comes to good use in a few action scenes. For the most part, it was simply gimmicky and frankly nauseating to watch. It is difficult to watch this film without getting a headache. At least realizing that Hardcore Henry needs a break from this constant motion sickness, the director introduced a few slower, more comedic sections to give the audience a much needed rest. The story of Hardcore Henry is totally irrelevant. Nobody cares about whether or not Henry will save his wife or defeat the bad guy. What people come to the theater to see, and what director Naishuller desires, is as many over-the-top action sequences as possible. Everything but the kitchen sink is thrown
into this action film. This can be overwhelming at times, but it aims to please the adrenaline junkies in the audience. Henry is a conveniently silent protagonist, giving the audience a better feeling of being inside the film. However, this makes Henry a totally boring character, since the audience can’t even see his facial expressions and or physical gestures save for his arm movements. I almost wish the film took the perspective of another character, such as Jimmy (Copley), who had such an interesting backstory and demented characterization that he stole the show whenever he appeared. The film might as well have been called Hardcore Jimmy, because he ends up being much more “hardcore” than Henry. The beginning of the film was slow and awkward, eventually stumbling on the point of being funny and over the top. Towards the middle and end of the film, there were definitely some fun action sequences and funny moments sprinkled throughout. The music however, was action-packed fun from beginning to end, with rock and roll blaring as Henry takes on some of the most ridiculous action scenarios. The sound work in this film is top quality, from bullets whizzing by Henry’s head and explosions left and right, to car crashes and intense fistfights where the audience can hear bones breaking and muscles ripping. Overall, there is not much to be said about Hardcore Henry. It is a disorienting, over-the-top action film, but at least it has fun. If anything, it is a great popcorn flick that you can watch with some of your friends. Rating 6/10
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A taste of Broadway at the Annie The Annie Russell Theatre will be performing the Broadway classic “Hello, Dolly!” The musical blends song and dance, and opens at the Annie on April 15th. Christina Fuleihan
Staff Writer
The Broadway classic Hello, Dolly! will be playing at Rollins’ very own Annie Russell Theatre beginning April 15. Closing the Annie Russell Theatre’s 83rd season, this production of the show is being co-produced by the Rollins’ Department of Music and the Department of Theatre and Dance. There were numerous reasons why Hello, Dolly! was chosen as the closing show of the season, explains Chelsea Hilend, the Marketing and Box Officer Manager of the Annie Russell Theatre. “It’s [not only] an iconic musical that we knew our patrons would enjoy, [but] also a dance-heavy show that allows us to provide ample opportunities for our students to gain experience in this area.” “The show fits beautifully with our season-wide theme of ‘the taboo.’ Dolly was incredibly progressive for her time (the late 19th century) – she pursued a second marriage after the death of her first husband, and she was [an] advocate for women having a say in who and when!” Director Dr. Jennifer Cav-
enaugh’s favorite line from the show is “Isn’t the world full of wonderful things?” She feels that Hello, Dolly! comes across as more than just a night of entertainment and good old-fashioned laughter. “To me, Hello, Dolly! is a story about coming to that realization before it’s too late. We can get trapped in the mundane of our day to day lives until one day we decide to have an Adventure with a capital A.” “And when we take that risk, we discover that all those things we spend all our time worrying about—money and respectability and meeting everyone else’s expectations—all those things have kept us from appreciating just how beautiful and mysterious the world is.” For Dr. Cavenaugh, however, getting to work with a diverse cast has been the real highlight of her experience directing Hello, Dolly! “Our cast is half theater students and half music students (though several are double majors). That has been really wonderful. What is really fun for me is to see how well the two groups of students have worked together—I would be surprised if anyone in the audience would
be able to say which actor was a music major and which was a theater major. They are all so incredibly talented.” The Annie Russell production follows the original Broadway script, but with such an incredible cast and crew of students, die-hard fans of the 1991 Barbara Streisand version will not be disappointed. “I expect Hello, Dolly to be so fun and capture the audience so much that people will be swaying in their seats. I do it every night,” says Grace Zottig ‘17, stage manager. “I’ve never wanted to be on stage so bad... and I’m sure you would, too!” Nicole Colangelo ‘17, the assistant director for Hello, Dolly, also assures the audience that this is not a play they should pass up. “Through the hard work done by the actors and beautiful work from the designers, students can expect to see one great day portrayed on stage.” Everyone is urged to come pack the house for the opening performance this Friday night. Besides being a welcome diversion from upcoming exams, the Rollins production of Hello, Dolly! is guaranteed to be a mustwatch!
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Thursday, April 14, 2016
Rollins JV Baseball falls to Southeastern Though they showed valiant effort, the JV baseball team was dominated by Southeastern University. Jojo Peloquin
Writer
The Tars’ junior varsity baseball team is usually an indication of the future team. Many of these players played nervously in last Thursday’s game against Southeastern University, and as a result the team took a hard loss. The first inning when Southeastern came up to bat is where the Tars lost it. Pitcher Peter Finegan (Fr.) looked tense when taking the mound, and Southeastern responded by jumping all over him with 6 runs in the first alone. Southeastern’s hitting was alive throughout the game, and they capitalized on Rollins’s errors. The Tars, on the other hand, had hitting spurts that allowed them to trail behind Southeastern. The second inning proved that once they were able to warm up, they could start rolling. Freshman Eduardo Cutillas led off the second inning with a
double and was later driven in by sophomore Marc Angelo to score the first run. Angelo’s RBI double sparked the lineup to collaborate on three more runs, and they left the second inning behind only two runs. Unfortunately for the Tars Southeastern was able to gain more runs and come up with more clutch hits to beat the Tars 18-10. The composition of the team, mainly freshmen, means they have room to grow before they move up to compete at the varsity level. This is an opportunity for the Tar’s upperclassmen and sophomores on varsity to step up to help their team in the future after they graduate. This not only helps the Rollins baseball organization grow, but it helps players individually grow. Junior varsity is about growing, and since the team is so young, they have plenty of time to catch up to the rest of the upperclassmen.
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