The Sandspur Volume 123 Orientation Issue

Volume 123, Special Issue Thursday, August 18, 2016

Class of 2020 You are here.

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Letter from the Editor to the Class of 2020 It is unbelievably humid, there are lizards everywhere, the amount of rain cannot possibly be real, and you brought way too much stuff (even though you’ll think halfway through the semester that it isn’t nearly enough). Moving in is a pain, there’s pandemonium, and you keep losing track of a parent.

In the midst of all of this, pause. Take a deep breath. Look around you. Try to comprehend the significance of this moment: the next phase of your life starts now. It’s terrifying, and you wish those Buzzfeed lists and parent pep talks had better prepared you, but you’re here now.

Allow me to say congratulations and that you’ve made a damn fine choice (not that we’re biased at all).

In all honesty, though, you could have gone somewhere else. You could have picked the school that has the most com-

petitive Division 1 athletic programs, the best tailgating, the oldest history, or the most professors with things named after them.

You instead picked Rollins College. You picked the school that will force you to confront issues from every angle and viewpoint. You picked the school that demands excellence in the work of its students and integrity as a core component of their character. You picked the school that cares if you show up to class, where professors know you by name and not ID number. You picked the school that you most likely won’t appreciate properly until you’re reflecting on your time here.

Keep in mind that we also chose you. In you we see a leader, a motivator, an advocate, a debater, a thinker. In you we see a future doctor, Fulbright Scholar, rocket scientist, entrepreneur,

changemaker, or Editor-in-Chief (even if that final one is a bizarre breed). Your education will be just as much your responsibility as it is your professor’s. Their job is to teach you the information but yours is to ask questions, be engaged, and get help when you need it.

Your major should not dictate your friend group or extracurriculars. Your passions should. We might be a smaller school but I think we have a billion and six clubs, give or take a few. I’m a psychology major, have never taken an English class in college, and am somehow in charge of a newspaper.

It’s my passion. I showed up to the first article assignment of the year as a freshman and haven’t missed one since.

Enjoy this time. It is unique and should be cherished. Given how overwhelming we know the first few months of your colle-

giate adventure to be, we made sure to include ample words of wisdom in this issue from some of our favorite people on campus. Take them to heart as you boldly go. Don’t try to look cool.

You end up looking like a bunch of goobers until the second semester when you have more of a clue. Embrace the awkwardness, people. You all get to be clueless together.

We’re all here for you. This community that overuses anchors in everything, doesn’t know what actual cold is, and is comprised of some of the greatest people I have ever met, wants nothing more than for you to succeed. It’s go time. It’s your time. Make it count.

- Lauren Waymire Editor-in-Chief

Mental health in Tar Nation Amanda Hughes

Head Copy Editor

Although society as a whole has made strides in revolutionizing treatments for mental disorders, stigma is still something those of us who publically receive treatment have faced.

At Rollins, that long-lived story has been rewritten; here, the Wellness Center works with Disability Services to make sure that having a mental illness never prevents students from having an incredible college experience.

I tend to use humor as a way to introduce my mental illness to people. Most friends will smirk at the beaten horse of a joke, “My Therapist Says...” until they realize I refer to a real therapist, from whom I receive real therapy, for my very real obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Everyone is different, but I am inclined to believe that having the ability to laugh about OCD as I do about every other facet of myself normalizes discussions of mental health.

My feelings on the matter now are a complete reverse from the sentiments I brought to Rollins last year. Two years of declining health and intensifying

shame convinced me that I was never going to a counselor or trying medication again—smart move, I know. Blessedly, my reaction to the stressful first few weeks of school was to break my vow and make an appointment with the Wellness Center for counseling. I’ve been going ever since.

Freshmen just arriving at Rollins should know that they can have one-time or returning appointments with a counselor on campus that fits their needs at absolutely no cost to them. Every aspect of the Wellness Center is geared toward hospitality; one of the best parts of my week is opening the door to Melissa’s shining face at reception and sneaking a bag of fruit gummies from the basket at check-in.

There is no “type” of student I have been able to pick out from the waiting room—people from all backgrounds are in the same boat as you.

That being said, incoming freshman should also know that discretion is valued just as much as openness. Your information remains private as directed by law. All counselors’ rooms are equipped with white noise machines as a precaution against

listening ears—though I have never run across any. Students’ privacy is so valued by Rollins staff that Wellness Center employees will not engage with you outside of the building or appear to recognize you in public unless you give consent. Wherever you are on your journey toward acceptance, the Wellness Center has you covered.

Counseling is just one of the services provided. If you need medication, Rollins also covers costs of meeting with a psychiatrist to discuss treatment options.

When I applied for sophomore housing, Wellness Center staff provided an evaluation—with my permission—for Disability Services to present to Housing, who worked with all of us to provide the accommodations I needed.

This morning I woke up in my beautiful apartment, graced with a view of the Knowles bell tower, and thought just how blessed I am to not be where I was a year ago... to be healthy enough to experience all of the joy that Rollins has to offer.

I feel more myself than I have in a long, long time—and I owe it to the amazing team here at Rollins that prioritizes the

mental health of every student on campus.

Whether you’re looking for a one-time advice session or a long-term regimen, you should know that Rollins is here for you.

If I could only give one piece of advice to all our new Tars, it would be to take advantage of the Wellness Center now—you don’t have to wait. You deserve to enjoy your time in Tar Nation.

Just tell Melissa I sent you.

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The Ethics of Liberal Learning

The College’s President offers insight on the value of a liberal arts education and what Rollins does to examine and address global challenges.

One of the biggest transitions you are going through right now is the change from living in a family to living in a community. There are some similarities between the two: there will be playfulness, a sense of belonging, loyalty, and, of course, conflicts.

But the differences between the two are very significant.

Rollins is a community of learners. We come together in this time and space for one reason, and it is to foster your liberal education. What this means, though, is that we are not only a community that is diverse in every way you can imagine, but that diversity is sought and welcomed very intentionally as part of our mission.

This is the way liberal learning works. If we were a homogeneous community, composed of people who see the world the

same way, critical inquiry would be impossible. Liberal education happens when we learn to listen across differences, learn to understand them, discern common grounds and probe the meaning and rationale of the differences.

The key thing insight here, the basis of our ethic as a community of learners, is the idea that all of this can only work if we treat our differences, and each other, with respect. This is the foundation of a campus community.

Why do I share this basic idea with you here? Because as I reflect on some of the ways people treat one another globally, nationally, and here on our campus at times, I despair at the disrespect, at the cruelty, at the neglect to recognize the humanity of the other and treat that humanity with its proper respect. I

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despair at the harsh and crude rhetoric that is in play in this presidential election, at the prejudice that is seething in popular discourse.

Notice that all forms of prejudice choose some surface feature of identity – race, ethnic or national or sexual identity, religious confession – and focus on this as a purported grounds for not deserving equal respect. This campus is but a particular place in a larger society. For almost all of you, whatever your backgrounds, this will be the most diverse community in which you have lived. You will be living, eating, playing, and studying with peers who have different backgrounds and identities, different races, different nationalities, different sexual orientations, different religious beliefs, and about all of these, different

conceptions and misconceptions.

Remember what I said earlier: we have sought this diversity on purpose! It is a critical dimension of excellence as a liberal arts college. Living in a campus community as diverse as Rollins is rich with opportunity but also challenging. It is something of a field of practice where mistakes are more generously indulged as part of the process of learning.

As you go about your life in this community, I am urging you to aspire to always recognize the ideal of human dignity. This will mean acting with respect and compassion. It will mean looking for these qualities in others and honoring their intrinsic dignity even when – or especially when – it is hard to see. It will mean exercising your own dignity, your own capacity for ethical choice. In the end, the quality

of your life will be measured by this above all else.

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TIPS AND TRICKS TO STAYING

Upperclassmen give some suggestions on how to navigate the s Christina Fuleihan

Staff Writer

In order to challenge ourselves, grow into global citizens and be successful adults, we must learn to embrace the things that scare us and not back down from a challenge. For most of us, the anticipation leading up to first semester of our freshman year has been honed for a long time. The transition from high school to college can be intimidating and terrifying – but it is also a time of growth, self-realization, and excitement, so embrace the transition and remember that these might just be the best years of our lives.

Here are a few tips to get you ready for Fall 2016: Freedom comes with responsibility.

It’s true that you will have a lot more freedom and free time in college, but make sure to

set time aside to work on those time-management skills. Planners, for instance, are a definite must. College is a time to have fun, but it’s also a time to work.

We’re here to learn, after all.

Expand your circle and embrace the diversity you will find on campus.

You will be meeting a lot of new people this year, people with strong passions that you might or might not feel the same way about. The environment, human rights, and global citizenship are just a few of the big issues you’ll be hearing about again and again on campus. Listen, debate, share each other’s ideas; there is a lot we can learn from one another.

Try new things.

Sure it’s a cliché, but it’s a cliché for a reason. If there was ever a time to experiment, it’s now. There are tons of clubs on campus that would love to recruit you; just visit the Rollins

Get Involved website. Trust us when we say new members are always welcome.

Save yourself the roommate drama.

You guys don’t have to be best friends from day one, but make sure there are some ground rules you both can agree on. Personal space and communication are the two most important conditions to maintaining a healthy roommate relationship. Speak up if something is bothering you.

You have to live with this person for a whole school year.

Scheduling is undoubtedly the most strenuous part of the college experience.

If you thought class schedules were troublesome in high school, think again. Liberal Art schools encourage you to explore your options, to take that art class that has nothing to do with your major. Here at Rollins there is a plethora of interesting and un-

usual classes that definitely seem enticing. If a class catches your eye, take it! Whether or not it fits into your schedule is an entirely different question. . .

Coffee will be your new best friend.

If you don’t already have a go-to Starbucks beverage, well, this is the time to get one. You still have time before the stress of exams and final papers, so try something new. Not all caffeinated beverages are created equal, so figure out what works for you.

You’ll need something especially strong if you have an 8am class.

Don’t be afraid to say hi!

We’re a small school, and that’s what makes Rollins so special. Don’t worry, you will constantly see familiar faces around campus after the first week of school. And if you see someone you don’t know – don’t be afraid to introduce yourselves. We’d love to get to know you too.

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G ON TRACK

social and academic challenges faced in the first year of college.

Jojo Peloquin

Writer

All too quickly the summer of 2016 has come to an end, so students should be planning ahead for their semesters and making it back to campus to reunite with friends (or make some new ones).

For first year students, this might be a difficult time because some of you will be leaving your families for the first time. Some of you will be crossing states or moving overseas into a completely new culture., language and climate.

For those of you making a large move, it is important to remember that Rollins is not only a community but a family and that everyone on campus is dedicated to helping you find your place here. You may feel alone, but you are certainly not. Joining clubs or different organizations is a fan-

tastic way to meet new people.

You already have more in common with the students here than you think; it’s just a matter of finding your group.

First year students may also be stressing about getting acclimated to the new academic expectations. The workload is vastly different from high school, but Rollins professors want you to engage with them to conquer it. They want to know when you have questions or issues with their assignments.

If that’s not enough, take advantage of TJ’s, the writing and tutoring center. The students there are trained to help their peers with any subject and any style of writing. It is important to remember that there is always someone willing to help and there are few questions they can’t answer.

For the rest of the returning students, this is a perfect time

to start getting a game plan together for the semester. Staying on top of our work and setting goals will help prevent a hectic end of the semester. There’s only so much caffeine and cramming can do; actual prepation has to be acommplished as some point.

When work starts to become too much to handle and stress starts to take over, remember that self-care is number one. If you need to take a nap, take that nap. If you need to talk to someone, schedule an appointment with CAPS (Counseling and Psychological Services) or reach out to a friend or faculty member that is willing to listen. It’s okay to take a break once in a while.

Professors understand the crazy end-of-the-year rush, so some are willing to give extensions when deemed necessary.

Do try to be respectful and responsible when asking though; they’re under no obligation to

grant you one. They should also not be the result of you neglecting to do your work the whole semester.

Aside from all the craziness, it is time to get excited for another beautiful year at Rollins!

Whether it is your first year or last year, first arriving or coming back to campus is always exciting because of the fresh faces of new students and the return of some of your closest friends.

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The Nicks review smattering of summer flicks Nicolas Nagaoka

Writer

As the summer comes to a close, it is time to look back on what was expected to be DC Comics’ triumphant return to the big screen: Suicide Squad.

Too bad that Suicide Squad was a good film that shot itself in the foot…several times. Directed by David Ayer and starring Will Smith, Margo Robbie, Viola Davis, and Jared Leto, Suicide Squad spastically tells the story of a team of death row convicts who are forced to work together and take on the missions no one else wants to do.

I want to preface this review by stating that Suicide Squad is not the worst film ever made as some critics and moviegoers are claiming. However, even I can recognize that this film is deeply flawed and there are errors present that fanatics of DC Comics have chosen to ignore. I am a DC Comics fan and have been a fan of Batman and his infamous cast of villains for a long time now.

Due to this particular bias, I will

Nick D’Alessandro

Writer

In a summer filled with explosions and remakes, it’s nice when the more independent production companies put out more creative and genre-bending properties. These films mess with the expectations and tropes you commonly see in blockbusters and bring a freshness the box office. Two such films this summer were The Lobster and Swiss Army Man, where both movies attracted audiences with their unusual premises.

The Lobster

This film is set in a dystopic world where being single is simply not allowed. If you are single, you are sent to the Hotel, where you are forced to mingle and flirt with the sex you are attracted to. If you do not find a

be giving this film two separate scores. One is for the comic book fans who may be interested in watching. The other is for the average movie goer who knows nothing of the Batman universe.

I feel this would be a much fairer rating for this particular film.

This film has its good parts, specifically the Suicide Squad’s interactions by Will Smith and Margo Robbie. Anytime the Suicide Squad has time to just chat with themselves about life and doing the mission they need to do, the writing is fantastic. It is funny, emotional, and the best the film has to offer.

The bar sequence is the best scene in the film. The performances by Robbie and Smith are fantastic, especially Smith. Will Smith portrays a humanistic but hardened mercenary known as Deadshot. His performance is emotional, but has that classic Will Smith charm to it, making a humorous but relatable character. Margo Robbie is incredible as Harley Quinn. She is confident and has fun with the role, even when the writing goes bad.

She is childish, but in a fun and entertaining manner.

However, the film has many flaws. To start, the story is rushed and boring. The beginning of the film is so quickly run through that you barely understand what is being presented to you.

The film jumps between characters so quickly that there is no time to care for why they should be your heroes in this film. The only people who get any measure of meaningful exposure is Deadshot, and Harley Quinn. Even then, it is difficult to count Quinn’s backstory as meaningful due to horrendous editing and special effects that makes the backstory incredibly difficult to understand, much less relate to it. The rest of the squad is thrown under the bus and are only given cookie-cutter stereotypes as development. The angry Hispanic gangster, the African-American southern stereotype, a Japanese honor-driven warrior stereotype, and even the US Army man from every Transformers movie makes an appearance. No one is given time or ef-

fort, and for those that are, it is so little time that it seems unfair.

Even the villain isn’t saved from bland writing and motivation. It’s another ancient evil that is resurrected because humans tried to control it, which has been done too many times. The irony is that Suicide Squad is meant to be a break from stereotypes, they are supposed to be unique and fun, not bland and overdone.

The film is poorly paced with too many jump cuts and nauseating transitions. The action sequences suffer from being way to dark, and shaky camera work.

However, to me, the biggest problem of this film’s story is the Joker (Jared Leto). Not only is this a terrible portrayal of one of the most infamous comic book villains, but this is a terrible performance overall. Jared Leto has no idea what he is doing on screen. This Joker is pretentious, annoying, and worst of all, not threatening. There is no way to convince me to take this performance seriously. Jared Leto looks like the embodiment of a Hot Topic house of horrors.

Nothing is right with this character; not the design, not the acting, not even his infamous maniacal laugh. This character feels forced as the only task he has is to progress the story. There is nothing redeemable about this character, which is made worse by the fact that this is a terrible portrayal of what a fantastic Joker is meant to be.

This is not the worst film ever made. Aside from all the story and character problems, choppy editing, horrendous pacing, and Jared Leto, this film was still somewhat fun. I do regret spending money to see it, but I do not regret seeing it. Suicide Squad is a fun time, even if the fun is in small portions of the film. Just be prepared to sit through a lot of boring and bland, to get to the spunky and hilarious.

partner within that time period, you are turned into an animal (which you get to choose) and that’s that. This film follows David (Colin Farrell), whose wife has just left him. His animal of choice is the eponymous lobster.

John C. Reilly and Ben Whishaw provide other points of views as other men in the Hotel.

They deliver some truly strange performances. Rachel Weisz comes in as a love interest later on in the movie and brings perspective to this film which veers off course right when you think you understand what’s happening.

This film lost me at various points. I always felt like I understood where the metaphor was headed, but felt like the directors were trying to say too much at once. I understand that the director made the characters

incredibly strangely so as to parody the robotic way modern romance can be, but it feels unsettling rather than funny. A couple of moments are so dark that you can’t help but laugh. Yet, that seems to be the problem with the film.

It never quite settles into one tone, so you’re never sure if you’re supposed to be laughing or thinking hard. Obviously, you can do both. In fact, I prefer if I’m doing both. Yet, this film makes both seem like the incorrect answer. Instead, I just squirmed for most of the time. I enjoyed it, definitely, but I don’t think I’ll be watching it again soon without reading a very long essay explaining to me what I should be paying attention to.

weeks since I saw it, but I keep returning to it in my mind. That’s probably due to its phenomenal soundtrack (which I cannot recommend enough). The film follows Hank (Paul Dano) who has been stuck on a desert island for a long unspecified period of time.

One day, Hank has had enough and decides to hang himself. As the fateful moment approaches, a corpse (Daniel Radcliffe) washes up on the shore. Seeing this as his last chance to survive, Hank uses the corpse as a jet ski powered by farts to travel to the main land.

I know what you’re thinking: this is the most insane, idiotic thing you’ve heard of.

I cried during this movie twice. I cannot begin to explain to you how emotional and profound this film about a farting corpse is. It beautifully questions

the standards of society in a way I have never seen in any media before. Manny (the corpse) is wonderfully innocent and the connections he makes that Hank doesn’t even consider just show how complicated our society it is. This film critiques masculinity, societal pressures, relationships and tons of other little details in common relationships.

The film never backs down from its fantasy. It fully commits to its strange reality and never ever backs down. And one of my favorite details is that the characters make plenty of mistakes, but the film holds them accountable for their actions.

It’s truly a beautiful and strange film. One of my favorites of the year. I highly recommend checking it out. It is quite a wild ride.

Swiss Army Man

Swiss Army Man is honestly an enigma to me. It’s been a few

Comic Book Fan Rating: 3/10 (Bad Film) Moviegoer Rating: 5/10 (Average Film)

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Business undergrads find social, vocational lessons for life in France trip Every year Rollins offers a host of study abroad options for students across all majors in over a dozen different nations. This summer the Office of International Programs debuted “Studying High Performance Organizations in France” led by Associate Professor of Business and Social Entrepreneurship Dr. Timothy Pett.

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Over the course of this trip I learned a remarkable amount about French culture, mastered the High Performance Organization framework under the tutelage of Dr. Pett, and created lasting relationships I hope will remain intact for many years.

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I chose to participate in this program as it provided me with the opportunity to examine Southern French culture while receiving credit for two courses.

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rived earlier. In total there were 13 American students and 10 French students. All French students were bilingual, which allowed them to help me improve my French and I their English.

Pau is one of the larger cities in southern France and is an emerging destination for skiing, racing, and enterprise. It has nowhere near the same size or grandeur as Paris, but it makes up for it with beautiful countryside and excellent hospitality. Every person I talked to was friendly and helpful no matter how badly I butchered their native tongue.

The food was amazing (Pau is known for its pâté or duck liver) and there was plenty of night life.

The organization we studied was N’PY, a media enterprise that works to make Pyrenees skiing experiences easier and more accessible. Students were divided into five teams comprised of French and American students and each was assigned one of the five factors in the High Performance Organizations (HPO) framework. The first four weeks of the trip were taught by Dr. Pett and consisted of conducting statistical analysis based on surveys to determine what factors N’PY excelled or lagged in. During the last two weeks, we worked with French Professor Laurent Sie to create a presentation which we then gave to three N’PY executives.

On Wednesdays we would have excursions instead of classes, and we took trips to other locations in southern France such as Bordeaux, Biarritz, and the Pyrenees mountains. This was the part of the trip I enjoyed the most, as the excursions provided me with cultural insight and allowed me to develop relationships with the French students.

Over the course of this trip I learned a remarkable amount about French culture, mastered the High Performance Organization framework under the tutelage of Dr. Pett, and created lasting relationships I hope will remain intact for many years.

I strongly recommend this program to any business or social entrepreneurship students interested in studying abroad.

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Fall Orientation Schedule Wednesday, August 17 9am - 3pm: Orientation begins College Check-in and Residential Student Move-In - WELCOME TO CAMPUS! We’re glad you’re here.

5pm - 6pm: Peer Mentor Meet and Greet 6pm - 8pm: President’s Picnic 8:15 pm: Residence Hall Welcome

Thursday, August 18

Saturday, August 20

8:30am - 9:15 am: Welcome

7:45am - 8:15 am: RCC Class

9:30am - 10:15am: RCC Class

8:15am - 1:30pm: SPARC Day - Spend some time with your RCC out in the community and give back to the area you’ll be calling home for the next four years!

10:45am - 7pm: Individual Advising Appointments 1pm-4pm: #FindYourAnchor Fair 8pm and 9pm: Rollins Entertainment Program Friday, August 19 9am - 9:45am: Good Morning 10am - 1pm, 2pm - 5pm: The Buzz & Title IX 3pm - 10pm: ImprOvientation ongoing performance

Sunday, August 21

Monday, August 22

12pm - 1:30pm: Convocation - Kicking off your official college career with a cool ceremony and some words from the Prez

First Day of Classes -YOU CAN DO IT! Throw on a sharp outfit and strut to class.

1:30 pm: Class Photo - Look dapper

Last minute advice:

1:30pm - 3pm: Community Lunch

3pm - 4pm: Diversity & Inclusion

5pm - 7pm: Welcome Back Bash

7pm - 8pm: Candlewish - An age-old Rollins tradition; a nice moment of quiet reflection before all the insanity truly begins

8pm - 10pm: Pancake Flip - Who can say no to late-night breakfast?

-If you don’t already have an umbrella, now is the time to invest in one.

-You might as well leave all that winter clothing in a bucket under your bed. You won’t be needing it any time soon, if ever.

-Sleep is important. Having a social life is great, but staying awake through class is better. Balance!