The Sandspur Volume 124 Issue 14

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New residential hall What's • The Great Debate Preview online: construction begins this summer

• Dean Scholar's Council events

Suite-style layout looks to attract more upperclassmen to on-campus living.

By Alec Stanley astanley@rollins.edu

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n an attempt to encourage more juniors and seniors to live on campus, Rollins will be constructing a new residence hall. The new hall will be located towards the center of campus beside the lake, where the facilities buildings and McKean Hall are currently located.

The building has yet to be named, and the specifics of the design and architecture have yet to be drawn up. The project is being planned in phases, with the first phase tentatively scheduled to open in the fall of 2019.

Currently, many juniors and seniors opt to live off campus as their time at Rollins comes to an end. The administration feels this opposes the mission of Rollins as an institution, as well as the concept of small liberal arts colleges as a whole.

“Rollins is a residential college on purpose. We believe that living and learning on campus is

an integral part of a Rollins education,” said President Cornwell.

“We believe that the process of living together educates, especially in a diverse campus community. So much learning takes place outside the classroom in conversations around campus, in student organizations, attending music, theater, and art events, attending lectures, and in the general give and take of enjoying and negotiating daily life together in an intimate community. If we could, the educational ideal would be to have all Rollins students live on campus all four years,” he continued.

While student opinions on housing vary widely, some are open to the idea of living on campus for the entirety of their Rollins career, although with some reservation.

Ryann Blennerhassett ‘20, who will be a senior when the first phase of construction is set to open, commented, “I would definitely consider staying on campus if another residence hall is constructed. One of my

The new residential hall will be located near McKean and facilties on the shore of Lake Virginia. Facilities is currently in the process of relocating off-campus, near the train tracks. reasons for wanting to move off campus is because it is difficult to have access to a clean kitchen and bathrooms. If a new residence hall is constructed that re-

sembles Sutton I would be more inclined to stay on campus all four years.”

However, some students feel very differently about the topic,

specifically because of the steep price of on-campus living.

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Renovations to dilapidated theater buildings Plans announced for new black box theater, dance studio, and costume studio.

By Jamie Hoffman

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jhoffman@rollins.edu

tudents in the Department of Theatre and Dance are anxiously awaiting possible renova-

tions to the Fred Stone Theater and other performing arts locations on campus.

Students have been made aware of renovations to certain theatre and dance buildings, including the Fred Stone Theatre,

the Annie Russell Dance Studio, and the Warden Costume Studio, as well as possibly other theatre- and dance-dedicated locations.

Currently, these spaces are somewhat scattered across cam-

pus: The Fred Stone Theatre, for example, lies on the corner of Fairbanks and Chase Ave, while the Dance Studio sits next to the Hauck parking lot.

The renovations will ideally co-locate the buildings used by

the department so that they are more easily accessible.

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FEATURES

Weighing the housing options Established in 1894 with the following editorial:

As housing deadlines approach, Res. Life reminds students to handle their selections with care.

By Emily Anness

EXECUTIVE STAFF Ellie Rushing Editor-in-Chief

Christina Fuleihan Managing Editor

CONTENT STAFF Alex Candage Head Copy Editor

Morgan McConnell Cameron Ochse Assigning Editors Lauren Bishop Maura Leaden David Smith Copy Editors Alec Stanley Diego Medrano Kendall Clarke Staff Writers Kalli Joslin Alyssa Malto Section Editors Kalli Joslin Reilly Aback Anna Kjoller Web Editors

DESIGN DEPARTMENT Zoe Kim Head Designer Gracie Street Illustrator

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s the housing process for next year begins to near, students begin to consider weighing their options of on-campus living spaces, and if they are an upperclassman, whether they want to live off-campus.

Differences in prices, food accommodations, and living layouts are important factors to consider before the deadline for roommate selection, April 8, and the deadline for housing selection, April 11.

Options for on-campus housing include Sutton Place Apartments, Elizabeth Hall, Holt Hall, Strong Hall, Cross Hall, and sorority or fraternity housing. Each hall has a variation of amenities to consider during housing selesction.

Sutton Place Apartments hold between two and four occupants. There are two bedrooms and two bathrooms, a shared kitchen, dining area, living room, and balcony for each apartment,

as well as a community pool for the entire building.

Meghan Gadola ‘20, a resident in Sutton, said she has enjoyed her school year living in Sutton. “I like all of the room the apartments have here. I have a kitchen, so I can make food whenever I want. I like having my friends come over, and there is plenty of room for them when they come.”

Sutton apartments, though, are more expensive at $5,080 per semester, totaling out to $10,160 for the nearly eight-month academic year. That comes out to around $1,270 per month. This does not include a meal plan.

Holt, Elizabeth, and Cross have community-style bathrooms while Strong has suitestyle bathrooms. Elizabeth and Strong have community kitchens, yet Holt does not. All of the dorms have a lounge area. Cross and Holt are mainly composed of single dorms.

Kaley Jansen ‘18, a resident of Holt, said living on campus has its benefits. “I love how close I am to everything on campus. I

can leave my room five minutes before class and still make it on time. I also like the small and quiet environment of Holt.”

For residential halls, the price for a double (the most common room set-up) is $4,358 each semester, totaling out to $8,715 for the academic year. Single rooms total out to $11,760 for the academic year. This does not include the $6,015 meal plan students are required to purchase if they live in a residential hall.

Some off-campus housing options can be a cheaper option for students. For four students living in a house, the total for a 12-month lease can sometimes be lower than one semester living on campus.

While this does not include the price of utilities and internet, the price difference is something that continues to attract students.

However, keep in mind that once a student signs a lease, they are committed. They cannot easily leave and request a dorm change like when living on campus.

“I love the freedom that living off campus prodiced,” said

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“I am able to purchase my own food and not be limited by a pre-set menu or by hours of operation. I am also able to decorate my house the way I want to, which gives it more of a homey feel. Finally, there are less restrictions on alcohol, quiet hours, laundry, and candles/appliances, which genuinely helps me prepare for living on my own after college,” she added.

If choosing to live on-campus, Whitney McDonald, associate director of Residential Life, recommended students to spend time before the deadlines exploring the options.

Students can pick specific rooms that they want in a hall, so going into a residence hall and seeing which rooms have the best views or at an attractive proximity to communal bathrooms is actually encouraged.

However, the roommate selection comes first in the housing process; the timeline to choose roommates is March 26 through April 8. Students can change roommate selections up until April 8. If students are trying for Sutton, they have to make sure that their apartment is filled before housing selection.

McDonald said that planning ahead of the deadlines will make the process easier for students.

“Start talking about housing now with potential roommates so everyone is on the same page when the application opens. You have to pick who you want to live with, regardless of the hall, before the deadline so if you decide you want to go random then you can come to our office and start looking at the other students who want to go random also and begin connecting with them.”

McDonald also stressed that regardless of identity and sexuality, students can live with people of different genders. Any combination of people can live in Sutton together or share a dorm.

She said that students can live with whomever will support them and make them feel the most comfortable in their living space.

Because students have many options for housing on and off campus, and all dorms have their own perks, she encouraged studentto begin their research now.

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Diplomatic diversity at Rollins Admission’s Envoy program attracts more minority students, uses education and experience to create a welcoming environment.

By Maura Leaden

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mleaden@rollins.edu

iversity and inclusion are ongoing focuses of Rollins and new initiatives are frequently being implemented to improve the experience of racial minority groups at Rollins.

Joshua Colson ‘19 and Arianna Montrose ‘19 are two students healvily involved in an admissions program called Envoys, which aims to increase the enrollment and inclusion of minority students on campus.

The first half of the year, about 12 students take a class together focusing on race, religion, diversity, and how Rollins compares to national statistics on these topics.

For the second half of the year, they will focus on hosting incoming minority students before they come to Rollins. They will give tours and host student panels for minority representation.

It is “a year long program where students participate in a 2 credit class in the fall” and are trained as diplomats (the office’s name for tour guides) in the spring “as brand ambassadors for diversity at Rollins.” Said Lester Alemán, associate director of admission for diversity and inclusion at the Admissions Office.

Montrose shared her value for the program. “As an Envoy, I’ve been blessed with the opportunity to engage with my high school sisters and brothers

RES HALL ‣Continued from Page 1 “I think it’s unrealistic based on the high price of on campus living, as many people can’t afford that extra year.

Where off campus options can limit expenses.” said Jamie Ernst ‘19, who is experiencing her first year living off-campus.

She also noted that by building another residential hall, space would be taken up for parking. “I think parking is already terrible and therefore hav-

showing them that regardless of the school statistics, Rollins College provides a remarkable experience.”

Colson provided similar regards for the program, yet he emphasized that there is still work to be done at Rollins.

While the school’s mission states that “Rollins College educates students for global citizenship and responsible leadership,” Colson comments that “we’re not creating national citizens or community citizens first.”

By this, Colson meant we should focus on “having the demographics that represent America before having demographics that represent the globe” in relation to the student body.

The increase in campus diversity can be largely attributed to campus initiatives like Envoy, which not only brings students to campus but helps integrate them into the community.

As demonstrated by the perspectives of Rollins’ early black students in the Sandspur article “Discrimination to diversity: the history of black students at Rollins,” it was not always comfortable or welcoming to be a person of color on campus.

The students from the 1970s spoke on their issues in identifying with other students at Rollins.

Colson said he understood their perspectives: “My first year, I shared some similar experiences as far as finding my way. I was a little uncomfortable

in class being the only black in 3 out of 4 classes.”

However, since then, Colson has embraced involvement at Rollins. Colson participates in WPRK, Black Student Union, Fraternity & Sorority Life, Center for Leadership and Community Engagement, Rollins Marketing, and by being an Admissions Diplomat.

“I always have a social life on campus amongst everyone, not just people of color.

[There’s] not a time where I can’t walk [into a room] and just speak to someone.”

In last week’s article, a quote from a black student, Laurence Martinez ‘71, was retrieved from a 1970 alumni journal: “There is nothing here that blacks can relate to; you have to make yourself happy with what is here or become very dissatisfied for four years. I decided that I was in a system that I had to become a part of.”

Colson contrasted this statement by saying he never had to change himself to fit into a ‘system’ because he never tried to fit

in.

ing additional people living on campus would only increase the congestion and lack of availability at parking lots near resident halls.”

Meghan Harte Weyant, assistant vice president of student affairs and dean of students, claimed that the addition would bring both an educational and physical enhancement to the college.

“We are creating a physical space that intentionally engages the College’s academic mission.

The intention of this space is that

it not only continues to reflect the physical beauty of our campus, but that it serves to holistically support student well-being,” she said.

In line with the views of President Cornwell, she added that “juniors and seniors are critical to our educational community. The residential liberal arts experience hinges on a vibrant campus community where students live and learn with one another.”

Dean Weyant was unable to confirm rumors that the new

hall would be largely comprised of suites, noting that the administration is still “in conversation about the design and room types.”

However, the architects are secured. According to the Dean of Students’ office, the project is being undertaken by Florida native SchenkelShultz Architecture, who worked on the Global UCF building as well as the Valencia campus at Lake Nona.

National firm Robert A.M. Stern Architects (RAMSA) will also be a part of the project.

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Instead, he took what he had within his environment, such as Chase Hall (which is a hub for diversity and inclusion on campus), and working with the Admissions Department to make sure the college has systems in place for when students of color come to campus. “I fought for that,” he shared.

Montrose seconded Colson’s positive outlook.

“To me, being a black student on campus is not a challenge, but an honor.

Every day I strive to be the best version of myself paving a way for my sisters and brothers on their way. These four years will be a once in a lifetime opportunity and I refuse to allow my beautiful melanin skin to make this experience anything less than amazing.”

Colson also shared that he appreciated the black staff on campus. This was one of the suggestions of students from the ‘70s—having more black faculty.

He continued by saying that at Rollins, minority students receive a lot more than academic education. They realize that

...improvement of diversity on campus is “not just for numbers and quotas, [but] for increased quality experience.”

they are also a minority in the world, which is “not a bad thing, it keeps yourself aware.” These themes are central to both the campus inititaives, and the classes Envoy offers.

Envoy’s classes are cotaught by Alemán and Abby Hollern, director of the Center for Inclusion and Campus Involvement, and the name ‘Envoy’ is the term for a diplomatic messenger.

The point of the course is to “be well versed in the field of diversity and inclusion,” explained Alemán.

“We talk about how race and ethnicity play a greater role in the scheme of U.S. public life.”

Every theme ties back down to the Rollins experience with a range of topics discussed such as religion, stereotypes, and gender identity.

Next, they start to personalize the topics by asking, “What has your experience been like?”

One of the realizations that this question resulted in is that even if people are the same (in race, religion, socioeconomic class, sexuality, gender identity, etc.), they might be having completely different experiences.

Alemzán emphasized that improvement of diversity on campus is “not just for numbers and quotas, [but] for increased quality experience.”

“Students really like talking about their experience... they value that space,” Alemán shared in terms of their conversation-based class time. “It was alive.”

Their portfolio includes over 80 academic projects, including the Spangler Campus Center at Harvard and the Benjamin Franklin College at Yale.

As the design process continues and eventually gives way to execution, the Dean of Students Office will be the primary source of information and updates.

While the design process is still in relative infancy, the portfolios of these firms show a wide range of architectural style.

Correction from Volume 124, Issue 13: The article titled “Questioning the place of Business majors in the liberal arts college” was mislabeled as a feature piece when it should have been labeled as an opinion piece. The author’s opinion does not necessarily reflect those of The Sandspur, its staff, or Rollins College.

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OPINION

Making Winter Park a spring break destination Stuck at school this break?

Do not worry; we have you covered.

Flourless Chocolate Chickpea Blondies

Photo by Ansh Jain

Lake Baldwin is a popular destination for its scenic trails and calm atmosphere.

By Kira Bernhard

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kbernhard@rollins.edu

n honor of Canned Food Month, I thought I would do something unexpected and use one of my favorite canned beans in a dessert. Even if chickpeas make for the perfect salad topping, they actually hide well in these Flourless Chocolate Chickpea Blondies by making them more moist and dense!

Servings: 12 muffins Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Difficulty: Easy Ingredients: • 1 Can Chickpeas, rinsed and drained • 1/4 Cup Creamy Almond Butter (or nut butter of choice) • 1/4 Cup Pure Maple Syrup (use honey if not vegan) • 1 tsp Vanilla • Pinch of Salt • 1/4 tsp Baking Powder • 1/4 tsp Baking Soda • Toppings of Choice (Chocolate Chips, Cranberries, Peanut Butter Chips, etc.)

By Ansh Jain Recipe: 1. Preheat oven to 350 F. 2. Line a mini cupcake tray with muffin liners.

3. Add rinsed and drained chickpeas to a food processor and blend until smooth.

4. Add in the rest of the ingredients, besides the toppings, and process until smooth.

5. Transfer the batter into the pan or cupcake tray.

6. Add toppings of choice.

7. Bake for 20-25 minutes. You will know when they are done if you insert a toothpick and it comes out clean.

The edges should look a little brown. The batter may look undercooked, but that is okay. You do not want them to dry out.

8. Cool the muffins on a wire rack before devouring.

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xtravagant museums, cultural eateries, and relaxing parks are three of the many options at your fingertips if you plan to spend your spring break here in Winter Park.

While some attractions may ring a bell, such as Disney and Universal, here are some you may not have considered.

Go museum-hopping!

How many of us have actually paid a visit to the Morse Museum, only a short walk away from Park Avenue? With student admission at just $1, the Morse is a perfect place to visit.

It is primarily home to the collection of Louis Comfort Tiffany, an American artist renowned for his work in stained glass. One of the highlights is the chapel interior that Tiffany designed for the 1893 World Fair in Chicago.

In addition to the Morse, we have our own museum on campus, the Cornell Fine Arts Museum, which is home to an eclectic collection spanning many years.

Treat your taste buds.

Hungry after all that art?

Thankfully, the surrounding area is a foodie’s paradise. The

most difficult decision is choosing which restaurant to go to.

Though we all have our favorites, such as Prato or Bosphorous, there are numerous other places worth trying that you may not have even heard of.

On Orlando Avenue (near Chipotle) is the cuban Black Bean Deli that serves sandwiches, plates, and delectable pastries, as well as other snacks.

They offer a great value for your money, too!

In the mood for some tacos?

Head down to the Mills 50 area and experience Black Rooster Taqueria, which the New York Times recently named a top food destination of Orlando. Next door also sits Guest House, a trendy bar with a great happy hour for those of you 21 and older.

On Orange Avenue is the quaint little Buttermilk Bakery, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a quick cookie or pastry from their mouth-watering array.

North of downtown Orlando is Ivanhoe Village, a lakeside strip with plenty of bars, restaurants, and shopping. Do not miss the German Backhaus here; its excellent bakery items take you to Europe.

In Colonialtown, you will discover a large number of East Asian restaurants and markets.

Begin at Saigon Market and gaze in amazement at the array of imported groceries, freshly-baked

The opinions expressed on this page do not necessarily reflect those of ‘The Sandspur,’ its staff, or Rollins College.

buns, and other goodies. Continue along Colonial Drive and enjoy the selection of different cuisines such as the Chinese iFresh market, another market and bakery one-stop shop.

Enjoy the outdoors!

Blessed with good weather, spring break is the perfect time to step out and smell the roses.

Enjoy the Mead Botanical Gardens, which is an expansive, serene spot to appreciate a variety of flora and fauna in different habitats Orlando also has many lakes, but Lake Baldwin makes for an exceptionally nice outing.

Located in a pleasant neighborhood and surrounded by a track for walking and biking, the lake provides a beautiful setting, whether you want to just sit and read or explore the Baldwin Park neighborhood.

If you want to ditch the crowds, continue on to Lake Susannah. You can just as easily bike there.

On the way back, you can stop by Blue Jacket Park, another green space that is perfect for a stroll or run.

If you are staying in town during spring break, a ton of opportunities await! Discovered some cool new ideas? Let us know!

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OPINION

Love languages provide relationship insight Do you show your love through physical touch, words of affirmation, acts of service, quality time, or gifts?

By Christina Oliveira

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coliveira@rollins.edu

he five love languages are physical touch, words of affirmation, acts of service, quality time, and gifts. Although these may appear to be generic or simple, knowing the love language of your friend, family member, significant other, and even yourself can help you realize what you need to do to improve your relationships.

In honor of Valentine’s Day, the Wellness Center hosted the Love Me Like You Do workshop, which centered around the ideas brought up in Gary Chapman’s novel, The Five Love Languages.

Chapman wrote that the five different love languages refer to the ways in which people communicate their love.

It should be noted that I have never had a romantic partner and I do not plan on having one in the near future. Therefore, I was uncertain as to what use this workshop would be to someone like me.

However, I realized very early into the workshop that the love languages do not just apply to romantic relationships but to platonic and familial ones, as well.

The way we express love is generally independent of our relationship status with our loved one. Our expression of love is also often very different from that of our loved ones. Unfortunately, these differences can cause issues for those who are not familiar with other’s love languages.

After explaining the concept of love languages to us, those hosting the workshop handed us a love language quiz. Each of the 30 questions had two different acts of love. All we had to do was pick the action that made us feel most loved and tally our choices

to reveal our love language.

Many of us might believe that we know our love language off the top of our head. However, when we really think about it for more than a few minutes, our conclusions might surprise us, as it did me.

After adding up my choices, my primary love language was acts of service. This means that I feel most loved when people help me with chores, homework, studying, and other tasks.

I was very surprised by this answer until I realized that the times that I felt closest and happiest with those I loved were when they were helping me or vice versa, such as with chores and errands.

This realization might not have come if I had not taken this quiz. In fact, I was not aware that acts of service could be interpreted as expressions of love.

Now I can appreciate what others do for me and what I do for others as acts of affection rather than acts of duty.

After acts of service, my second most prominent love language was a tie between words of affirmation and quality time.

In regards to the ranking of quality time, I was not surprised.

I enjoy spending time with people and having them invest in me. However, I do not seem to like it as much as other people do.

This realization made me notice that there were certain people in my life who I dismissed as clingy and needy. In fact, these people feel most loved and like to express love with quality time the most, unlike myself.

Now that I understand that some of the “needy” people I knew wanted to spend time with me to show their love, I do regret treating them the way that I did.

If I were to re-do my relationships with these people, I would tell them my boundaries

Graphic by Gracie Street

and try to accommodate their needs the best I could. If I knew their love languages sooner, I could have preserved my friendships with them.

Rebounding off of this point, the workshop emphasized that misunderstandings can arise from people with different love languages. For instance, I hate physical touch. I have always done the half-hearted side-hug whenever someone wanted to hug me.

Now, I wonder if anyone who might have had physical touch as their love language ever felt unloved by my pulling back from their embraces.

I also think about how my friends might have felt whenever I, every December, gave them their Secret Santa gift late and applied minimal effort to them.

I did not mean to make them feel unappreciated; I just did not know how to express my love through gifts very well.

Learning my love language and the love languages of others has helped me see the different ways in which people express their love to me.

It has also encouraged me to be more understanding of those who do not share my love language and more accommodating to those people.

The opinions expressed on this page do not necessarily reflect those of ‘The Sandspur,’ its staff, or Rollins College.

I look forward to the way in which these discoveries will enhance my relationships. You, too, can take the quiz at http://www.5lovelanguages.com/.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Rollins music students to play at Park Avenue concert Music and poetry on the bill at Winter Park Institute’s tenth anniversary celebrations.

By Christina Oliveira

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coliveira@rollins.edu

he Winter Park Institute looks to celebrate its tenth anniversary by giving a free concert on Park Avenue on Feb. 18.

The event at Central Park is part of Winter Park’s Weekend of the Arts and will showcase a variety of entertainers, including the Bob James Jazz Trio, Chip Weston and the Gazebros, poet Billy Collins, flute player Shannon Caine, and our own Rollins student musicians.

The diversity in entertainment exemplifies the dedication to cultural enhancement

FRED ‣Continued from Page 1 Dr. David Charles, chair of the Department of Theatre and Dance, weighed in on the changes: “We’re really excited. It’s hard when you’ve got elements of your department scattered like that when you’re such a collaborative discipline. We have a new director of dance, Robin Gerchman, and it’ll be great to have dance more centrally connected to the rest of our department.”

The exact details of what changes will occur are still extremely tentative, with no specific date in place marking the start of the renovations.

According to Laurie Houck, vice president for Institutional Advancement, “We don’t have a designer or architect yet. It’s just so preliminary that we don’t have a timeline. We’ll be sure to share details as they develop.”

Dr. Charles also states that “It’s part of a much bigger strategic redesign plan of the campus over the next year or two. This is just one piece of that puzzle.”

Theatre students have been very vocal about their support of the renovations. Hannah Gonzalez ’20 is part of the cast of the upcoming production of On the Verge, which is potentially the last play to run in the Fred Stone Theater in its current state.

She notes that it is both “exciting and frightening. I think all

that characterizes the Winter Park Institute. The institute is a non-profit organization that focuses on fostering intellectual growth in Winter Park and Rollins College. For ten years, the organization has enhanced the community through talks, seminars, interviews, master classes, and many other events. One of the most popular of these is the speaker series, which has featured such esteemed guests as Gabrielle Giffords and Dr. Jane Goodall.

The free concert is not only a show of appreciation to the Winter Park community for its support of the organization, but an encouragement from the inof us students thought this was something coming much farther down the road. I’m super excited for the upcoming possibilities!”

Fiona Campbell ’19 expressed the same mix of anxiety and optimism, as she would be completing her Directing Capstone project, which includes directing a Second Stage production, during the potential interim period without a Fred Stone Theater.

“Without that space available, it’s still TBD about when, where, and how I will be able to carry out my capstone.” she said.

“The good news is that this new theatre space will fill a huge need for this department and its future students.”

However, these changes do not just benefit members of the department, but the Rollins community as a whole. The Fred Stone Theater, currently the only dedicated performance-based classroom, is also home to the Rollins Improv Players and the student-directed Second Stage Series of plays, both of which are widely attended by students, faculty, and the public.

Additionally, the Annie Russell Theatre and its productions, whether they be the mainstage season of plays or dance showcases, have been a cornerstone of Winter Park for decades; it is vital to improve and maintain spaces which support this element of the arts within the community.

Photos by Ellie Rushing

Built in the 1970s, the Fred Stone Theater holds 90 seats.

stitute for support in a new era.

Gail Sinclair, executive director and scholar-in-residence, stated that the “Winter Park Institute at Rollins College has joined this year with the city of Winter Park in their new arts and culture initiative. This organization’s inaugural event… provides an opportunity, beyond our already engaged speaker series, to thank the greater community for supporting our first decade and to invite them to continue the journey with us.” The new partnership will also allow for the institute to accomplish more of its goals.

The Winter Park Institute will continue the aforemen-

tioned speaker series, this time featuring more high-profile guests, including former astronaut Story Musgrave and former NBA player Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

A celebration of the institute would not be complete without featuring the talents of the students of Rollins College. Rollins student musicians will perform the City of Winter Park “Fanfare,” a piece that was composed

by Dr. John Sinclair, the John M. Tiedtke professor of music at Rollins College. Therefore, this piece will be a fitting tribute to the culture of Winter Park.

As for what to expect from the institute in the next de-

cade, one can be assured that the organization will not falter on its commitments. Sinclair promised, “The second decade of Winter Park Institute history will continue to provide thought-provoking scholars, artists, and humanitarians who bring the world to our doorstep for intellectual contemplation.”

Sinclair continued, “we promise to challenge, unsettle, inspire, and entertain our campus and our community.”

The free concert will take place on Sunday, Feb. 18 from 3 to 5 p.m. It is recommended that guests arrive early and bring lawn chairs or blankets, as well as food and beverages.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

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‘The Flick’ breathes fresh air into the Fred Second Stage Series' second show follows three movie theatre employees in Central Massachusetts as they navigate life and love.

Upcoming Campus Events Feb. 15

‣ Lunar New Year Fair and German Rosenmontagon, Mill’s Lawn, 12 p.m. ‣ CCLP Cocoa, Cookies, and Career Expo, Olin Lawn, 12 p.m. ‣ Winter with the Writers Master Class with Garth Greenwell and Luis Muño, Suntrust Auditorium, 2 p.m.

(Garth) and 4 p.m. (Luis) ‣ A Dinner Dialogue: Engaging Cultural Difference and Religious Diversity, TBD, 5 p.m. ‣ Winter with the Writers Garth Greenwell and Luis Muño Joint Reading, Bush Auditorium, 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 16

‣ Stephen Tharp Organ Recital, Knowles Memorial Chapel, 7:30 p.m. ‣ The Women of Lockerbie, Annie Russell Theatre, 8 p.m.

Feb. 17

Photos courtesy of CAPTION

Jonathan Garcia '20, Jordan Barnett '21, Jascinda Farrell '21, and Robyn Perry '21 all star in The Flick.

By Kendall Clarke

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kclarke1@rollins.edu

s a part of the Second Stage Series, Rollins welcomed The Flick to the Fred Stone The-

atre.

Produced by the Rollins Players student theater organization, The Flick was completely directed, designed, marketed, and performed by Rollins students.

The Flick, written by Annie Baker, premiered Off-Broadway at Playwright Horizons in 2013.

It has since won the 2013 Obie Award for Playwriting and the 2014 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

The Flick followed the story of three movie theater employees as they sweep, mop and scrape their way through life—coping with the challenges that come with working at a run-down movie theater in central Massachusetts.

Such a simple premise is overwhelmingly misconceiving,

as The Flick manages to masterfully tackle issues of love, depression, directionlessness, and just about any other problem the average 20- to 30-year-old faces in this modern age where authenticity is hard to come by.

All of this is accomplished in a comfortably realistic manner, breaking free of the cordiality and drama of the typical play to present these issues in their rawest, most authentic form.

The director, Nick D’Alessandro ‘18, explained that this is what inspired him to bring The Flick to the Fred Stone Theatre. “I fell in love with its theme of authenticity, connection and change. They're all very personal themes and ones I feel people struggle with in private. It's nice to have a show about complicated internal struggles where we just talk about it.”

The desire for authenticity was most critically examined through the character of Avery (Jonathan Garcia ‘20), an awk-

ward college student obsessed with film. Throughout the play, Avery makes several attempts at examining authenticity in his own life, the lives of others, and in the film industry, presenting his views on how “immoral” it is to show films on digital projectors and how he feels as though everyone is trying to act like a “stereotype of themselves.”

Such profound moments are punctuated by moments of humor—equal parts crass and light-hearted—that give The Flick the authenticity it demands, creating a comfortable and realistic space to discuss the complicated issues it handles. However, the very thing that makes the The Flick so authentic also makes it a delicate play to navigate.

D’Alessandro explained how he faced this challenge as a director. “We know that there are things in our show that can make the audience uncomfortable and make them squirm, but it feels safer if we ourselves are

comfortable with the story and the language and the choices.

Establishing that space of comfort amongst the cast was a challenge, but once we made that space where we felt safe making those big choices, we knew the audience would feel safe too. It's ensuring that we were in control of the play and that the play was not in control of us.”

This comfortable, organic dynamic between cast members was definitely conveyed, accentuating the themes of the play and pushing The Flick forward to be the wonderful experience it was. Truly, casting, set design, and lighting were masterfully conceived and executed, entrenching the audience further into the realism of the play.

It may be a long time before an experience as uniquely authentic as The Flick graces the Fred Stone Theater again. The show was performed during the week of Feb. 10.

‣ Paul Moravec—Works for Choir, Organ, and Orchestra, Knowles Memorial Chapel, 7:30 p.m. ‣ The Women of Lockerbie, Annie Russell Theatre, 8 p.m.

Feb. 18

‣ Free Concert to Celebrate Ten Sensational Seasons of Winter Park Institute, Main Stage at Winter Park’s Central Stage, 3 p.m. ‣ Spiritual Spaces: Musical Meditations, Knowles Memorial Chapel, 5 p.m., 7 p.m.

Feb. 19

‣ Summer field studies final deadline. ‣ International peer advisor deadlines.

Feb. 20

‣ Internship Search Workshop, Room 210 Olin Library, 12:30 p.m.

Feb. 21

‣ The Great Debate, Tiedtke Hall, 7 p.m. ‣ The Women of Lockerbie, Annie Russell Theatre, 8 p.m.

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SPORTS Upcoming Sports Events

Feb. 15 ‣ Women’s Tennis vs

Flagler, 3 p.m., St. Augustine, Fla. Feb. 16 ‣ HOME: Softball vs.

Saint Leo, 7 p.m.

Feb. 17 ‣ HOME: Men’s Tennis vs. Lynn, 11 a.m. ‣ HOME: Women’s Basketball vs. Eckerd, 2 p.m. ‣ HOME: Softball vs.

Saint Leo, 1 and 3 p.m. ‣ HOME: Men’s Basketball vs. Eckerd, 4 p.m. ‣ HOME: Baseball vs.

Bentley, 6 p.m.

Feb. 18 ‣ Sailing, St. Petersburg, All Day ‣ Women’s Tennis vs.

Barry, 10 a.m., Miami Shores ‣ HOME: Women’s Lacrosse vs. Lincoln Memorial, 11 a.m. ‣ HOME: Baseball vs.

Bentley, Alfond Stadium, 2 p.m.

Feb. 19 ‣ Home: Baseball vs.

Bentley, Alfond Stadium, 3 p.m. ‣ Women’s Golf vs. Lady Moc Classic, Lakeland, Fla., All Day Feb. 20 ‣ HOME: Softball vs.

Adelphi, 5 and 7 p.m. ‣ HOME: Women’s Lacrosse vs. Adelphi, 6 p.m.

Tars fight for their record Women’s basketball looks to carry momentum into upcoming conference tournament.

By Paul Schattschneider

pschattschneider@rollins.edu

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hroughout what has been a difficult campaign, fight has defined the women’s basketball team’s season this year.

Following a loss and a win in their recent consecutive games on Feb. 7 and Feb. 10, currently the Tars are determined to show their fight, finish strong, and make a splash in the Sunshine State Conference (SSC) tournament despite the tough season.

They showed their determination in a hard-fought loss on Wednesday, Feb. 7; they hung tight with SSC leader, Florida Southern, for the entirety of the contest.

The Tars trailed by nine points after the first quarter and proceeded to remain neck and

neck with the Mocs for the remainder of the game.

Late in the fourth quarter, they came within four points of Florida Southern. Despite the impressive play of Jaylyn Harrison ‘20, who added 15 points and five assists, the Tars came up short, losing 78-69.

Although the loss was the third straight for the Tars, they managed to bounce back on Saturday, Feb. 10 with a 57-52 win over Palm Beach Atlantic.

This time, the Tars led the entire game, warding off a fourth quarter comeback to finish off the win.

Starter Vernisha Andrews ‘19 had a solid outing corralling 15 rebounds and scoring eight points.

Andrews took Wednesday’s loss on a positive note, emphasizing the endurance that the team showed, especially down

Photo by Jim Hogue Jo Bistrow ‘18 scored eight points in the team’s win against Palm Beach Atlantic.

the stretch. When asked about the game, Andrews said, “That game shows that we can stick with any team in the conference.

We have the talent and the will power.”

Such attributes could prove pivotal as the season comes to a close. With a 12-11 overall record, the Tars’ only shot at a NCAA Tournament berth will hinge on their success in the SSC tournament.

Were the Tars to win the conference, they would receive an automatic bid to the national tournament. The road will be tough, however, and the Tars will look to go into the conference tournament with momentum from their final few games.

The tournament will not be easy, and with teams like nationally-ranked Florida Southern standing in their way, the Tars will need to be at their best.

Andrews had a clear vision for what it would take for the team to make a run. “We can out play teams with our toughness and talent, we just have to play hard,” said Andrews.

Regardless of whether they manage to make the tournament, the Tars aim to finish the season strong and continue the fight they displayed in both of their games this week. The Tars have two games left on their schedule; one at home against Eckerd on Saturday, Feb. 17, and another at St. Leo next week.

Head Coach prepares men’s tennis for stellar season In his 16th season, Ron Bohrnstedt continues to set standards high.

By Justin Driscoll

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jdriscoll@rollins.edu

he Men’s Tennis team and head coach Ron Bohrnstedt strive for a successful 2018 season.

The Tars opened the season ranked at 16th overall in the nation and look to make a run at the Sunshine State Conference (SSC) championship and the NCAA DII tournament.

In Bohrnstedt’s 16th season as the head coach of the Men’s Tennis team, he has compiled a challenging schedule that will push the players to play at the level of game that coach Bohrnstedt has set for his elite program over the years.

Under his coaching, the program holds three runner-up finishes in the conference, one SSC championship from 2004 and an appearance in the semifinals of the NCAA DII tournament during the same season.

Last spring, the Tars finished the season with a record 11-12 and a fourth place finish in the conference. The Men’s Tennis team reached the first round of the NCAA tournament. This appearance adds to the 52nd time the Rollins men’s tennis team had reached the tournament.

The team has battled in two games this season and has fallen short in both. In their previous game on Feb. 7, against the 11th-ranked team in the nation,

the Flagler Saints, the Tars came close to pulling off the upset, losing 4-5.

In their two games, Nicolo De Fraia ‘19, a UCF transfer, leads the team in individual stats with a 2-0 record. Last year, the Italian native posted a 16-12 record as a sophomore, so his addition will be a vital one for the Rollins Tars and their spring season.

Another addition to the team included Guillermo De Nicholas-Ruiz, who is ranked 18th in the first National Singles Poll of the year.

As duo partners, Nicolo De Fraia and Guillermo De Nicholas-Ruiz are ranked as 8th best duo in the South region. Returning 10 players this season, the

Tars hold experience that will be beneficial for a long spring season.

Their first home game of the season at Bert Martin Tennis Complex is on Saturday, Feb. 17 against Lynn University.

The Tars host multiple games the week following their match with the Fighting Knights, including a SSC conference match against the Eckerd Tritons on Thursday, Feb. 22. On Feb. 23, Rollins squares off against the West Florida Argonauts, who are ranked number one in the nation.

The Men’s Tennis team looks to return to the high standards the program sets every year.