Issue 4, Volume 123 Thursday, September 22, 2016
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Page Page #2 •• SECTION OPINION
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11, 2014 Thursday, September 22, 2016
Presidential photoshoot causes controversy
The President and First Lady were recently featured in Essence, a beauty magazine. The photos caused some controversy across the aisle. EXECUTIVE STAFF Lauren Waymire Editor-in-Chief Alexandra Mariano Managing Editor Caroline Arrigoni Production Manager
CONTENT STAFF Raquel Leon Head Content Editor Amanda Grace Head Copy Editor
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BUSINESS & FACULTY Greg Golden
Allison Wilson
Writer
Good leaders are who we look to for strength when there’s a crisis, who find new ideas on how to improve conditions in the world, who… pose for magazine covers? Barack and Michelle Obama find themselves the faces of another controversy after it was revealed that they had done a photoshoot for the magazine Essence. Supporters of the spread praised the glimpse into the loving life of the soon-to-be exFirst Family, calling it a positive portrayal of the world leaders. Meanwhile, critics have commented on everything from how the First Family does not belong on a lifestyle and beauty magazine to the First Lady’s figure. Who is in the right? From when presidential elections first became televised in the JFK-Nixon campaign in 1960 to Donald Trump’s turn last year as a host for Saturday Night
Live, there has always been controversy over how much media attention a political leader should get, lest they appear to unserious or like a wannabe celebrity. However, in an age when most people of voting age regularly use social media, the ability to ‘trend’ on the Internet can make the difference between having a successful career or barely being remembered at all. Coverage of any kind has become of the utmost importance to public figures, even when this coverage comes from unexpected places. According to Alliyah Corley ’17, “we can’t stop the media from getting involved with the First Family... this spotlight is a good balance compared to what the media normally says about the President. Showing him in a more positive light is never a bad thing and I think this also shows that he is a human, he has a real life and family even though he is the most important person in the country.”
Relatability is not the only positive effect to come from this glimpse into the life of one of the United States’ foremost families. Some noted that in a year when race relations in our country have grown more tense and troubled than any time in modern history, with rioting and protests in Milwaukee and Baton Rouge amongst other cities, the photoshoot provides a refreshingly positive take on the black community, showing the Obamas as powerful and compassionate public figures. In order for a political figure to have the maximum positive impact on the generations they serve while in office, they need to be able to connect with the population on an intimate level. If they cannot do this well, a prominent public figure—especially a politician in a country like the United States where democracy and direct access to the people is crucial—risks coming off as a looming dictator telling the citizens what to do without
bothering to build rapport with those that they are supposedly there to support. Doing spreads like the Obamas did for Essence, while not the most “serious” event that a president and his family can partake in, helps the common citizen who is trying to see if the government actually cares about the population. Moments such as these paint the First Family as average, real, and relatable rather than making the Obamas seem alien and unapproachable. The media can be a good tool to show aspiring politicians that they can seem professional and remain relatable at the same time. So what do students think defines a good leader? “One who treats everybody equally” answered Jack Schwab ’19. Of course, as recent history has shown us, the paparazzi and the Internet is powerful and here to stay, so a little Public Relations 101 and a retweet-worthy interview could not hurt either.
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In July of 1948, London, England hosted the first ever Paralympics. Just like the Olympics, these games feature elite athletes who are coming together to represent their country and the disabled community. It provides spectators and competitors the opportunity to begin chipping away the stigma that people with disabilities live different lives than other able-bodied individuals. Promotion of the Paralympics has begun to make it apparent that all world-class athletes are one, strong, hard-working group of individuals who all want to succeed, regardless of the sport they partake in or how they compete. The Paralympic games take place immediately after the Olympics, but most people do not actually know that. Hell, I did not even realize that until I read these shocking statistics: in 2012, NBC showed 5.5 hours of Paralympic game footage. In 2014, they aired 50 hours. And
this year, in 2016, 66 hours were broadcasted to the United States audience. You might be saying to yourself, “Wow! That trend has largely improved since four years ago.” But wait, how many hours of Olympic footage was aired on NBC in 2016? 6,755 hours. Not only are these worldclass athletes under recognized via television coverage, but they are also completely disregarded when it comes to their athletic accomplishments. Algeria’s Abdellatif Baka, who is visually impaired, ran the 1500m race in three minutes and 48.29 seconds. That is 17 seconds faster than 2016 Olympic gold medalist Matthew Centrowitz. Following close behind Baka were Ethiopian runner Tamiru Demisse and Kenya’s Henry Kirwa, placing second and third by only a few milliseconds. Baka’s brother, Fouad, finished in fourth place with a time of three minutes and 49.84 seconds. All four of these
athletes finished faster than their Olympic counterparts. So the big question here is, why are these athletes not plastered all over every social media platform like Michael Phelps and Usain Bolt? Obviously Bolt and Phelps demonstrate unique strength and perseverance, but their characteristics are no more inspiring than those of Paralympic athletes defying odds and breaking world records. Most cannot truthfully say that they equally support the Paralympics like they do the Olympics, but at the same time, how are audiences supposed to know to watch the games if the television stations barely even air the events? Nearly 75% of journalists and newscasters reportedly left Rio after the Olympics were completed, displaying no desire to cover and provide updates on the Paralympics. Obviously these sports journalists are flooding towards the hottest stories, wanting to be the first
to report to the world about scandals like the “Deflategate,” assuming this is what “really matters,” what the public wants. Just type “Deflategate” into Google and you will get 6,823 hits in just this past year alone. Search “Paralympics” and only 3,832 mentions will appear, many of which are simply television schedules or references to Olympic stories. Obviously America loves its sports; the NFL owns a night of the week. Perhaps the timing of the Paralympics is to partially to blame, but we cannot sit back and see our ignorance to the subject as acceptable. Let us come together and support those who are able to push through their disabilities to compete at higher levels than most of us will ever compete at. Individuals who display poise and strength both mentally and physically but do not receive the recognition they deserve. - The Sandspur Staff
The views expressed in this piece do not necessarily reflect those of Rollins College.
Thursday, September 22, 2016
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Study Abroad: Misadventures Micah Bradley and Sianna Boschetti
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“Not all who wander are lost,” said famous British writer and all-around awesome guy J.R.R. Tolkien. Well, guess what? Sometimes you get very, very lost. Or, you surprisingly don’t get lost and end up at a meeting point an hour before you are supposed to be there. Either way, wandering is definitely something that you get better at the more you do it. Unfortunately, those of us studying abroad are slow learners... but we are working on it. So far for our class we have travelled to the cities of Liverpool and Manchester as well as the smaller towns of Grasmere and Galgate. We have also been to several tourist destinations on class trips, including John Ruskin’s home in Brantwood and Styal Mill in Cheshire. These trips are carefully planned by the professors—it would be pretty hard to mess them up. You are required to be certain places at certain times, guided tours abound, and coaches carry you everywhere you need to be. Despite the regulation, sometimes these trips turn out to be the best ones. It is nice to know exactly where you need to be and when, and you definitely have more of an educational experience if someone is walking in front of you pointing out all the things you should be aiming your camera at. Our out-of-class trips have also been learning experiences— and they are certainly more chaotic. We took a day trip on Saturday to Birmingham with a group of other international students. Spending the two-hour train ride asleep with your head mostly on the shoulder of a fedora-clad Wisconsinian sophomore you met just a few short days ago is truly an experience, but luckily, one of us (who shall remain nameless, but her name definitely starts with an “S”) got to expe-
rience it. The worst and best thing about travelling is the lack of Internet. No Internet, no data, and no texting: it is a lot harder than you might think. A day trip means a solid twelve or more hours of extremely spotty internet connection and praying that you see the little blue checkmark beside Facebook messages to your friends. Of course, the lack of Internet can be a blessing. In the States, with the Internet constantly at our fingertips, it is easy to check our phones several times during a single conversation. On a long day trip, we might check our phones hundreds of times, even if only for a few seconds. It is refreshing to spend some time unplugged—even if we are taking photos of nearly every second thing we see. In a world that is totally connected in so many ways, it is fun to get a little lost. Worse than being unable to text anyone, we find ourselves in constant need of the helpful tourist maps that cities post for poor, helpless wanderers such as ourselves. These are super helpful, but if you want an easier way to mark yourself as a non-local, you might have to rent a billboard. Speaking of finding your way around, there is nothing like learning the ins and outs of the train system in a new country with no Internet connectivity. Fortunately, we figured it out, and all made it back to the Preston station before any real catastrophes occurred... except for the small problem of our connecting train being cancelled. Luckily, only an hour later, we were able to catch another train back home to Lancaster. We really cannot do anything right the first time. Our American ignorance to the world of public transportation is slowly being replaced by a general understanding of the British Railways system, which should come in handy later in our semester, if our future travel plans pan out (London, anyone?).
Garrison Keillor stresses the importance of language Maura Leaden
Writer
Garrison Keillor visited Rollins this past Tuesday as part of the Winter Park Institute’s impressive 2016 line-up. I am a bit ashamed to say that I had not been familiar with his work prior to his Rollins visit, but after attending his talk I am left interested, impressed, and inspired. Keillor is an author, poet, radio personality of such shows as NPR’s The Prarie Home Companion and The Writer’s Almanac, columnist for The Washington Post and has been featured on late-night talk shows and CNN. His talk was the most unique of anything that I have ever experienced before. He initiated immediate audience engagement when he began his evening talk with a deep, “hmmm,” that rang out over the sound system amid all of the excited clapping from his eager audience. One might have thought that he was about to begin a calming group meditation, but in the next moment he was nonchalantly crooning lines from “America, The Beautiful.” With his encouragement, the audience joined in. In a collective and reverberating response, community members, faculty, and students alike sang along, albeit softly. The thread of songs flowed from “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” to “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad,” all without interruption, only a short pause in audience involvement as Keillor would cue in the opening line of the next song. The mini-concert was a musical pastiche of various classic tunes, and it ended with a resounding “Aaaaaaaaaah-mennnnn.” His point in this eccentric start was, as he put it, that “we are all united because we know the same songs.” This truth initiated the theme of his discussion for the entirety of the evening, which focused on unity and a shared appreciation for the simple human invention of words. He pointed out to the audience in Warden Arena that “regardless of class, regardless of
politics...we love this language.” Keillor continually uplifted his audience with humor and simplicity. He delivered a thread of stories, all effortlessly strung by the idea of ‘what makes me happy.’ He continued to repeat that “it’s all just language.” Keillor would have the audience cracking up, drink it in, and then spin it around, insisting that he was reading “a classic poem in form!” He entertained people of all ages in the crowd by recounting detailed stories of nostalgia for his older audience, and describing tales of ‘how it used to be’ with a professional but cheeky air of sarcasm for the younger crowd. Keillor’s ability to use solely his words and good spirits to make such an impression on the crowd was inspiring and humbling to see. Even someone like myself, who has never listened to his NPR broadcasts, was able to enjoy and appreciate it. A Rollins freshman, Anna Moore, enjoyed the evening, and commented that one of her favorite parts was Keillor’s ability to make her feel connected to older generations. “It felt good to be laughing just as hard as the older people sitting around me. I felt especially inspired when I met and chatted with Garrison Keillor and we bonded over loving New Orleans, my hometown.” Keillor taught us that connection and unity are some of
humanity’s greatest attributes. One of his final comments was that “everything good that’s been done in this world” was accomplished by “people who have extended themselves to other people.” Some of his other inspirational soundbytes included: “You have to get old before you realize how lucky you were.” “All you need to keep you going…[is to] imagine one girl is listening to what you’re doing.” “Get up early, do stretching, do sit ups, and to your mind comes this invisible thing that you may write.” There are moments of happiness and pride which “you put in your heart and you carry [them] forever.” One quote in particular struck me: “As a writer, nothing is ever finished.” The evening ended with another powerful moment of song. The entire audience arose and was led by Keillor in singing the National Anthem with a renewed sense of pride in their hearts. It was certainly a privilege to experience that moment, and to enjoy the whole evening with Mr. Keillor. If this article has interested you in any way, be sure to stop by the bookstore to see a collection of some of his works available for purchase!
Photo by Scott Cook
Page Page #2 NEWS& ENTERTAINMENT 4 •• SECTION ARTS
11, 2014 Thursday, September 22, 2016
CFAM presents “In the Light of Naples: The Art of Francesco de Mura” CFAM celebrates 18th century Italian artist Francesco de Mura in its newest exhibit, “In the Light of Naples.” Madeline Spies
Francesco de Mura (Italian, 1696-1782) The Visitation, ca. 1752
Writer
Starting Sept. 17, the Cornell Fine Art Museum’s newest exhibit, “In the Light of Naples: The Art of Francesco de Mura,” will honor the bygone Italian artist with over 40 of his paintings and drawings. Not only is his work visually stunning, noted for its color and composition, but it also serves as a window into 18th-century Naples. Viewers may notice the large presence of religious works, which show the Catholic Church’s prominent role as the main commissioner for artists during that period in time. As a transitional figure, Francesco de Mura’s pieces embody elements of late Baroque, Rococo, and Neoclassicism. “You may come in because you’re attracted by [the] colors or by the composition or by these compositions with a multitude of figures and you’re curious to see what’s going on, and then once you start reading about it, it’s the
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discovery of what it meant, what they’re for, what they embodied,” commented Ena Heller, the Bruce A. Beal Director of CFAM. About one-third of Francesco de Mura’s pieces were destroyed when Allied Forces bombed Naples during World War II, leading many to forget about him and his beautiful contributions to the art community. The former director of the museum, Dr. Arthur Blumenthal, organized this exhibit in the hopes of giving Francesco de Mura the praise he deserves. “This exhibition was his attempt at bringing [de Mura] back into the public eye and to make us look at his work in this one monographic exhibition [and] say, ‘you should not have been forgotten,’” said Heller. While attending, visitors should keep an eye out for CFAM’s very own Francesco de Mura piece, “The Visitation,” as well as “Allegory of Charity,” a favorite of Heller’s. The exhibit runs until Dec. 18.
As a transitional figure, Francesco de Mura’s pieces embody elements of late Baroque, Rococo, and Neoclassicism.
Francesco de Mura (Italian, 1696-1782) Allegory of Charity, ca. 1734-44
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Thursday, September 22, 2016
Tim Davidson discusses film ‘The Millennial Dream’ Tim Davidson discusses some of the topics and issues he strove to cover in his documentary The Millennial Dream. It will be featured on campus as part of the Global Peace Film Festival. Marcela Oliveira
Writer
As the Global Peace Film Festival approaches, excitement about the diverse films to be displayed grows. The festival launched on campus yesterday with Best of Enemies, and by the end of the week the festival will have screened more than 20 different films. Tim Davidson, director of The Millennial Dream talked to The Sandspur about the issues explored in his documentary. Davidson’s film investigates the changes in the American Dream during recent decades and how it impacts our economy. The documentary will also explore the job market for mil-
lennials—a topic that should touch close to home for many Rollins students—and the migration of young people. The Millennial Dream will be showcased in the Bush Auditorium on Sunday, September 25 at 1 p.m. Sandspur: What current issues do you wish to highlight in this documentary? Tim Davidson: One of the background questions we explore in the documentary is about the migration of people in their 20s and 30s, often heading to larger centers. We are losing our young people. What can we do about that? Why are they moving away? What are the kinds of life people are seeking? The traditional values of the
American Dream are in transformation right now and they affect the younger generations of workers. We wanted to explore what people are looking for. S: What are the correlations between the “American Dream” in the U.S. and Canada? TD: The American Dream is really North American, and Canada has always been influenced by the values of the United States. Recently, in both countries, a lot of people have been challenging the notion of the American Dream. There is a sense of disappointment in it and even antagonism towards it. S: What circumstances have influenced the American Dream? TD: If we go back and look at the history of the American
Dream, we see this idea that America was built through immigration and you could leave a country where you were pegged about who your family was and what your status was and come to the United States to an open sky. Your family, and especially your kids, could do better. If you worked hard and saved, you could take your family and your children to a different level. Nowadays, people say that it doesn’t matter anymore if you work hard; the economy is different, conditions have changed. There is a willingness to work, but there is a frustration. There are no guarantees and there is a sense of disappointment. Jobs are not as plentiful. Now you have people out coming out of
college who are not finding a job and prospering. S: What would you like the audience to take from the film? TD: This film is a discussion starter. We look at five areas where the American Dream needs shifting. Education is a big one. People who have watched the film have to pause it constantly because they feel like they need to talk about the issues. As filmmakers, we don’t want say what are the answers to these huge economic problems, but the documentary is meant to get people talking about them. People are asking what can we do to resolve this situation, especially concerning the migration of young people. We need to think about these challenges.
‘AHS: My Roanoke Nightmare’ thrills with season premiere American Horror Story just kicked off its sixth season, My Roanoke Nightmare. The premiere has already sparked a frenzy of fan theories. Joseph Klens
Writer American Horror Story (AHS) opened its Season 6 premiere on Sept. 14 with the episode dubbed ominously as “Chapter 1.” Ryan Murphy (the show’s creator) kept fans of AHS in the dark the past few weeks by releasing fake trailers meant to mislead eager audiences. Originally known as “?6”, the actual title is AHS: My Roanoke Nightmare, which alludes to the lost English colony founded on Roanoke Island in Dare County, North Carolina. An entire group of settlers disappeared with the only one word left as a clue of Roanoke’s inhabitants—“Croatoan,” carved into a wooden fence post. This newest season uses a style of narration never before used in the series: a dramatic reenactment as described by survivors. The style is similar to
the horror anthology series, A Haunting. Use of this style takes away some tension; it leads us to believe our protagonists survive the events. It also intrigues audiences with the development of what the interviewees recall and what the actors in the reenactment do. This tells us that the show is not dependent on the threat of death or horror, but rather on mystery. The protagonists are the married couple Matt and Shelby—who bought an old farmhouse—and Matt’s sister, Lee. Their acting is atrocious . . . but I think it is on purpose. It is comical the way Lee and Shelby get into squabbles. Matt’s opposition to any possibility of the supernatural is almost unbelievable. This may be purposeful though, seeing as this is meant to be a dramatic reenactment. The interview sessions contain far more convincing acting with less screen time and less action.
On most reenactment shows, the acting is over-exaggerated. If it was the intention to create this style, then the actors were successful. If it was not, then they failed horribly. The show makes exceptional use of jump scares. Jump scares are nothing new to the horror genre or even AHS, but it seems that most of the scary bits consisted of jump scares. This keeps with the style the show is going for, but it may seem ineffective to longtime fans of horror and AHS. The mythos and supernatural phenomenon that AHS has built over the years is well understood. Murphy knows this and lays bare his ghosts as a force in this season, but adds a new dimension: a Forest Phenomenon. A shot at the beginning shows a tree making an unnatural motion with its bark, clearly demonstrating that the forest is some type of adversary. Later, Shelby finds
herself in the forest and discovers that the ground itself is pulsing, possibly with sinister life. A final scene at the end shows a scalped man, possibly stereotypically suggesting the Native Americans in the region are important to the narrative. Theories: Native American Curse: Magic is a real force in the AHS canon, as seen in season 3 of the show. So, a magical origin to the Forest Phenomenon cannot be ruled out. It is not out of the question that this was intentionally done to set up the idea that Native Americans possessed magical power or arcane knowledge unknown to the Old World. Savior Ghosts: All the ghosts seen seemed to be the ghosts of the lost colony of Roanoke, as they are dressed in clothing from around that time. In the canon, ghosts possess an ability to have physical form and interact with
the real world and are immune from bodily harm. They only ever threaten protagonist’s lives and prank them in disturbing ways. Perhaps they are trying to scare off the protagonists to avoid the same fate as the colony. The fact that these ghosts can roam an entire geographic area brings me to my next theory. . . Evil Wood: Haunted or cursed forests are a staple of European folklore and modern horror. The forest itself could be evil and trap the souls of those who die within an arbitrary boundary. The farmhouse could not traps the ghosts, as it was built in 1792, therefore, there is another force at play. Any of these could or could not develop in this season. Regardless, I do hope that this season will progress well, even with the style the creators have chosen. I look forward to seeing future installments of AHS: My Roanoke Nightmare.
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Thursday, September 22, 2016
Wellness Center hosts Fresh Check Day Fresh Check Day, the Rollins Wellness Center’s first event of the year, addressed mental health issues and formed a positive, safe space for students to talk about suicide prevention. Christina Fuleihan
Staff Writer
The Wellness Center staff and student interns have been at work all summer planning events for the upcoming school year. One of the first big events of the semester, Fresh Check Day, happened on Tuesday, September 12. To encourage the maintenance of good mental and physical health for both new and returning students, Tars were asked to stop by various booths on Bush Lawn. Participating students were given survey cards to be stamped at each table which were then exchanged for prizes at the end, which ranged from a ‘stress star’ to a free t-shirt. The event was meant to serve as a sort of check-in to encourage good mental, emotional, and physical health in students, and various organizations such as the Student Athletic Committee, the Psychology Honors Society, and Rollins Spectrum tabled at the fair. Student organizations, like the SAAC (Student Athletic Advisory Committee) spoke out about various ways in which one may seek to de-stress during the school year. One activity that students could participate in at
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the fair was a Suicide Prevention Tree, where students wrote down various reasons that they, personally, would choose life. Responses were anonymous and ranged from “family” to “friends” to “my little brother” to “parents” and “pets.” Overall, it was a successful event with more than one hundred students in attendance. One lucky student even won a 32-inch LED HDTV that was raffled off among participants. For those a little less lucky, we can look forward to seeing students wearing the neon orange Fresh Check t - s h i r t s around campus for the remainder of the semester. T h e Wellness Ambassadors and the Wellness Center will be planning several other events throughout the coming year. A few events students can look forward to in the near future include the Tars Tailgate that will take place on Sept. 21, prior to the men’s soccer game at 7 p.m. that night, and a Consent Week kissing booth to come later in October.
The event was meant to serve as a sort of check-in to encourage good mental, emotional, and physical health in students.
Photos by Christina Fuleihan
Behind the scenes of the Rollins Wellness Center The Rollins Wellness Center, in addition to being a resource for counseling and disease control oncampus, hosts a number of events each year that set it apart from similar university clinics. Christina Fuleihan
Staff Writer
The Wellness Center has long played a central role on the Rollins campus; it has become a staple for students and one would be hard-pressed to find any member of the Rollins community that was not aware of at least some of the daily functions our Wellness Center undertakes on-campus. From Fresh Check Day on September 13 to the R-Wellness Fair on the 20th to the Tars Don’t Haze Tailgate event on the 22nd, the Wellness Center has organized and led numerous events throughout this month. Whether it be for flu shots, grief counseling, sore throat prevention techniques, or just a safe place to rant about everyday stress, the Wellness Center is a place where Rollins students know they can always go to for help. Wellness Ambassador Cindy Robinson-Montero said “the Wellness Center is probably one of the greatest resources available on campus. If you wake up feeling sick one day, you just show up, and they can check you out or refer you. They also have counselling, often offer free flu shots, screenings and have the cutest therapy pug named Dantéa. The nurses and staff are incredibly friendly. You will never feel uncomfortable there.” Most universities have some feature on campus that, to some extent, serves as an equivalent to what we know to be the ‘Wellness Center.’ However, what differen-
tiates Rollins’ Wellness Center from sister programs in other schools is the active role our Wellness Center plays on campus; just by looking at the sheer amount of events held by the Wellness Center each semester, there definitely seems to be an ‘if-you-will-not-cowme-to-us-we will-come-to-you’ mentality adopted by the Center. It is exactly this approach of trying to make the nine dimensions of wellness both recognizable and accessible that makes the Rollins Wellness Center stand out from similar programs on other university campuses. Rollins recognizes many components of wellness, and while students may usually feel comfortable seeking aid for a physical illness, it is oftentimes more challenging for students to reach out and seek professional guidance in regards to mental or emotional well-being. By reaching out themselves through various events, the staff of the Wellness Center have created a safe space in which students from all walks of life are comfortable seeking aid. The Wellness Ambassadors are part of another attempt by the Wellness Center to connect to students by creating a larger presence in daily campus life. Ambassadors represent approachable cohorts of students who help plan numerous events on campus while readily being able to promote student health by providing contact information for CAPS and Wellness Center services. Robinson-Montero de-
scribed her role as a part of the Wellness Ambassador program: “As a Wellness Ambassador, I have been able to work closely with some of our leaders from the Wellness Center. I have also been exposed to current issues in our community and around campus. I’ve learned a lot about mental health and statistics and more information on the nine dimensions of health (mental, spiritual, physical, and so on). All of the things I have learned have given me so much more insight into the lives of those around me, and I’m glad I have some knowledge to share with my peers and being able to implement those things in our upcoming wellness events.” The programs that the Wellness Center has sponsored are known to be widely effective. The R-Wellness Fair introduced students to various organizations from across the Winter Park community which were tabling at the event; students in attendance at the Fair were even offered skin cancer screenings. Fresh Check Day catered to over one hundred participating students, teaching Tars about easy ways to maintain emotional health. The Wellness Ambassador program has also proved successful, as Robinson-Montero continued: “I am making more friends and have met a lot of people on campus. It is truly great getting involved on campus rather than just showing up and leaving. I now feel like a part of the Rollins community and this is very important to me as a Holt student.”
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Thursday, September 22, 2016
Frueauff positions offer work-study opportunities for international students
Katie Pearce
Writer
There are three types of on-campus jobs for undergraduate students at Rollins: work-study positions, Frueauff student positions, and department-funded positions. The most well-known are the typical work-study positions, which pay $8.50 per hour with an earning potential of up to $2,500 per year. These positions put that money towards school costs like tuition and books. To be eligible for work-study, students must have replied “yes” to being interested in work study on their FAFSA as well as met the requirements for financial need (determined by the Office of Financial Aid). Approximately 270-290 students have work-study po-
sitions each year, and an additional 200-250 students work in department-funded positions each year. Work-study positions include office assistants, lifeguards, greenhouse assistants, and theater costume designers. Often, students do not know whether they are eligible, need help with resumes, and become discouraged if they do not land the first position they apply for. Norah Perez, Director of Experiential Learning at the Center for Career and Life Planning, pointed out these problems and provided answers. “Federal work-study positions are available only to those students who have received an e-mail from the Office of Financial Aid and/or the Center for Career & Life Planning regarding their work-study eligibility
for the current academic year. The Center for Career & Life Planning (CCLP) has tons of resources online and in Handshake for resume writing, and students can also schedule a resume review with a CCLP staff member. We encourage students to apply to any and all positions that they’re interested in and eligible for. The more positions students apply to, the higher their chances of getting hired. Much like the real-world job search, students should put their best foot forward with regards to their application and resume, and they should be ready to dust themselves off and keep applying if/ when they don’t get hired for the first position they apply to.” Many students are curious about the Frueauff program as well. This is a new program
very similar to the normal workstudy, but of a higher echelon and pay ($10/hour with an earning potential of $3,000). This program grew from a desire to expand on-campus job opportunities for international students who, due to their visa statuses, cannot work off-campus or fill typical work-study positions. “Last academic year, the Center for Career & Life Planning and the Financial Aid Office collaborated to secure a grant through the Charles A. Frueauff Foundation to fund a new student employment program designed for higher-level responsibility positions and enhanced mentoring and career development. In its inaugural year (2016-2017), the fund is covering 15 new student positions, and it is expected to grow from year
to year. Students in these positions will be required to attend career development workshops throughout the year, as well as connect with the Center for Career & Life Planning one-on-one as a part of their positions. Their supervisors also went through a special training session at the beginning of the academic year which focused on mentoring, providing valuable feedback, and helping their student employees develop professionally,” Ms. Perez says. The program is open to work-study-eligible and international students. For any Rollins student seeking a work study-position, there are many open spots posted on http:// www.rollins.edu/careercenter. In addition, CCLP provides career and professional advice.
We Choose Love event inspires students Reverend Katrina Jenkins has instituted the “We Choose Love” program on campus in response to tragedy and violence. This movement attempts to shift focus away from blame and highlight the importance of healing our community in the wake of tragedy. the community in their heart. This is why we choose love. Reverend Katrina Jenkins, Dean of Religious Life, has chosen love. In fact, she created the We Choose Love campaign as a force for unity and peace on campus. Reverend Jenkins told me she wanted to find common
ground between different political, social, theological perspectives and affiliations with Love being the unifying and ubiquitous factor. Reverend Jenkins hopes to have interfaith dialogue, present speakers, and create a academic safe space for hard discussion throughout the entire
school year. She wishes to depolarize today’s society by encouraging mutual respect, starting here at Rollins. What is the purpose of a liberal education if not to challenge your present view of the world and evolve it by listening to others’ perspectives?
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We Choose Love. We choose love over hate and violence, because in choosing love we choose all the things that make humanity strong. In the wake of terrorist attacks and random acts of violence, it is easy to become afraid and to point fingers at alleged culprits and motivations, guilty or not. This past Sept. 11 marked the fifteenth anniversary of the attack on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, and the threemonth anniversary of the Pulse shooting. Regardless of the reasons for these acts of violence— be they political, religious, philosophical, or personal—we at Rollins choose love because it builds unity, cooperation, and peace. However, this movement cannot be enacted through a homogenous group of people. After 9/11 and again after Pulse, Muslims were targeted in violent acts of revenge conceived in anger. Not only is this cruel to those who did not have a single thing to do with those acts of violence; it serves to sunder a society composed of many histories. Random acts of misplaced vengeance are unfair and callous to the loved ones of victims who may want justice or simply comfort. There is no comfort or justice
to be found in persecution. At Tars Talk: We Choose Love, those present engaged in discussion about the attacks both on 9/11 and at Pulse. There was a variety of views and opinions between generations and individuals. In the words of one attendee, “It’s difficult to rationalize a pre- and post-9/11 America.” 9/11 caused such a culture and perspective shift that, indeed, it seems completely impossible to comprehend all the events that led up to it and the events that followed. A belief developed in the group, which may prove controversial, was that asking “why” is not something we should do. We should not use blame as a coping mechanism; always asking why can lead to accusations. We chose love instead—so that we may take positive steps forward. “Oppression builds up,” said another attendee. After the Pulse shooting, many LGBTQA+ students felt a sense of unease. Many felt unsafe as a member of the LGBTQA+ community even before; after the fact, it was shocking to many of those present who felt society had made so much progress. Some at the Tars Talk felt that there is now almost a societal requirement to support the LGBTQA+ community, but that some may not actually support
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Page 8 • SPORTS
Lady Tars triumph over Titans This past Friday, Kathryn O’Brien led the Rollins Women’s Soccer team to a 2—0 victory over the Eastern Florida Titans Tamara Vuckovich
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Volleyball team wins home opener
The Rollins Volleyball team beat Flagler College 3—1 to win their first home game of the season. Ellie Rushing
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After spending the first two weeks of their season on the road, the Rollins Volleyball team hosted their first home game in the Alfond Sports Center and came out on top against the Flagler College Saints. With the match ending 3—1, Rollins rallied back multiple times to earn the victory, with hitters Bri Civiero ‘18 and Shannon “The Canon” McDonough ‘18, shining, yet again, and adding on to their already high-hitting records. Rollins Volleyball’s new head coach, Mika Robinson, has brought the Tars together extremely well so far. Coming from eight seasons at Berry College, Robinson has really focused on building a comfortable atmosphere and strong connection with the team. Volleyball is a sport that relies on communication; the team’s ability to constantly chatter throughout a volley usually results in how positive or negative the play turns out. When asked about the new coach, players had great things to say. “Everyone has been really excited about what she is trying to accomplish and we are seeing results and progress already,” Civiero explained. “She is a great coach and we all see what great things she wants to do with the program so it is really easy to buy into everything she asks of us or tells us.” The Tars’ ability to commu-
nicate with each other is what really sets them apart from other teams on the court. At times you could hear them louder than the crowd, and when Flagler’s coach called timeouts, Rollins went crazy. The Tars consistently took advantage of the time outs and breaks between sets to circle up and discuss the game and expectations of each other. Coach Robinson appeared to be doing an excellent job giving her players immediate feedback and adjustments which relayed into perfect rotational play and excitement within the team. From the way the girls celebrated a point to the manner in which they met as a team, the Tars looked disciplined and attentive on their home court. “Home games are so exciting!” Civiero explained, “It is great to have our friends and peers show up to support us and seeing them get excited makes it that much easier to get the win and keep the energy we need to play constantly throughout the match.” That energy definitely showed throughout the sets, and continued to build as the games went on. The first set started a bit slow for the Tars, but later, their offense dominated Flagler, earning them the win 25–19. The score of the second game was almost identical, winning 25—18 with dominating offense and a reliable defense to back it up. The third game did not come as easily. As previously mentioned, communication is key, and that is what the Tars seemed
to lack in this match. Flagler’s defense started reading Rollins’ offense more effectively, setting up for blocks and covering previous holes they left open. Losing this match 21 – 25, the Tars circled back up with their coach to figure out a way to win the next set. The fourth set was when the match really picked up the pace and both teams’ competitive nature showed through. Movement across the court was rampant and although Rollins was attacking the ball hard, Flagler still found ways to recover the hits and send them back over. The consistent rallies kept both fan bases on their toes, and the Rollins crowd began to grow louder, proving the importance of home court advantage. The game was tied up until the 21st point, but the Rollins team stayed calm, collected, and focused. Flagler may have found a rhythm, but Rollins stole the last four points, winning with 25-21, and clenching a 3—1 win on their first home match. The energy and commitment Rollins’ Girls Volleyball showed in their first home game is promising for the rest of their season. The girls seem to enjoy playing for their new coach and have come together immensely since last season to generate effective communication and mental toughness. Beating the Flagler College Saints was just a stepping stone to their ultimate goal of winning it all. Their next three matches include conference rivals Florida Teach, Embry Riddle, and Saint Leo. Good luck girls, and Go Tars!
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After winning every preseason game they played, the Rollins Women’s Soccer team played in their first home game—an exhibition match—on September 17 against the Eastern Florida Titans. The Tars were up for the challenge to play the number-one ranked junior community college, despite the game being considered an exhibition match. Kathryn O’Brien ‘19 cruised down the final third of the field, passing players left and right to score an early, unassisted goal in the ninth minute. For her skill, O’Brien has been named Sun-
shine State Conference Offensive Player of the Week for the second week in a row. The Tars continued to outshoot the Titans, but the second goal did not come until the 85th minute. Ali Jenkins ’17 raced down the right side of the field, and just as it seemed that the ball was going out, Jenkins saved it, passing it into the box where Sarah Buckley ’19 found the back of the net— 2-0. On Wednesday, September 21, the Tars are back on the road to play the Tampa Spartans. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. This game will signal the start of the team’s regular season and will be their first game of the Sunshine State Conference.
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