Volume 122 Issue 6 Thursday, October 8, 2015
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Page NEWS Page #2 •• SECTION FEATURES
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Rollins’ relationship with hazing Established in 1894 with the following editorial:
With recent allegations and increased attempts to raise awareness, a focus has been placed on ensuring education about hazing and its risks. Christina Fuleihan
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Hazing. What is it? Why do we do it? But more importantly, how do we prevent it? If one were to ask these questions to the Rollins student body today they would be met with a variety of answers ranging from “what do you mean by hazing” and “what type” to snarky comments about the lacrosse team and indifferent shoulder shrugging; one could even stumble across the occasional “as long as it’s not harmful.” But, hazing does not need to end in a hospital run to be harmful, nor does it need to engage in almost psychopathic methods of pain and humiliation to be considered hazing. Physiological and mental scars build up, often without anyone realizing it. “It was just for laughs”; “everyone seemed okay with it at the time”; and “it’s tradition” have attempted to excuse some of the most horrific forms of hazing our country has seen—from a fraternity’s “family drink” ritual that cost Samuel Mason his life in 2010 to the horrendous beating and assault on Chen “Michael” Deng in 2013. Think Lord of the Flies: when some things are set into motion,
Sept. 21 to Sept. 25, but, unfortunately, the number of students who stopped by the booth at the Campus Center were minimal. However, regardless of student attentiveness, hazing is a big concern. Preventative measures must continuously be taken. According to Dean Cavenaugh, the best means for combatting such behavior include: “specific educational efforts that are not one and done, but that occur on a regular basis. These would help, but probably we need to look at the organizations where hazing occurs and help those members come to the place where they reject the practice because it is not in keeping with the organization’s values.” In some sense, as they maneuver from friend group to friend group, students are often unintentionally partaking in an extension of social hazing. Being called stupid often enough is demoralizing; idiot and retard are offensive. But, the hard truth is that if one has not been called or called someone else by these or other names, even if it was just a younger sibling or something that slipped out in conversation, they are the outlier. One agrees with Dean Cavenaugh that “student leadership is key here.” However, the form of hazing
that America has long since associated with frat boys and Mean Girls has no place on the Rollins campus, and it never will. From the “Tars Don’t Haze” stickers at the Wellness center to the gigantic banner that adorned the Barker Family Stadium gate the entirety of National Hazing Prevention Week, the message is clear. This is not a community where team spirit equates to anything but a sense of confidence and community. “The school takes hazing very seriously and will investigate any report of hazing. If evidence is found, then the responsible parties will be taken through the CSR process. If an organization is responsible, then that organization will also have disciplinary action taken. As in all CSR violations, education is a major part of the disciplinary response,” said Dean Cavenaugh. From team suspension to community service, from probation to court orders, from Campus Safety to the Winter Park Police station . . . the consequences are severe because there have been too many cases where “harmless” hazing has gone horribly, horribly wrong. So, Rollins Collins urges you to think twice before acting out against your fellow students.
Out of the haze
Although their suspension for reported hazing activities was lifted, the lacrosse team faces increased regulation and is under careful watch. Danielle Del Pico Staff Writer
Cover Design by: Christina Fuleihan ’19
little can stop the escalation. According to Dean of Arts and Sciences Dr. Jennifer Cavenaugh, there are many cultural influences that lead to this kind of behavior. “I imagine it has to do with a number of things. A sense that one has to prove oneself to an organization, a sense of entitlement on the part of those doing the hazing, a warped sense of tradition. Though hazing certainly can occur among women, many of these cases involve all male organizations, so I think we need to look at the ways in which we socialize our young men to understand dominance as a marker of status,” she said. Since 2005, under the Chad Meredith Act, hazing has been illegal in the state of Florida. According to the Rollins handbook and the Florida government, Statute 240.262, “Hazing means any action or situation which recklessly or intentionally endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student for the purpose of initiation or admission into or affiliation with any organization . . . [including] any activity which adversely affects . . . the dignity of the individual.” National Hazing Prevention Week ran at Rollins College from
The Rollins Men’s Lacrosse Team was placed on temporary suspension on Sept. 2, which has since been lifted. As of Sept. 24, the team is on Community Probation continuing into Spring 2016. When the initial suspension was put into place, local news outlets WFTV Orlando, the Orlando Sentinel and several college sports websites ran stories declaring the team’s suspension with sparse information. Current and past team players declined to comment for this story. President Cornwell confirmed that the incident inciting the suspension was hazing involving alcohol and a proper investigation had promptly been conducted. He said, “The investigation
is complete and that suspension has been lifted. Now, the team is being held accountable for instances of hazing. There was underage drinking. New students were asked to do things associated with that drinking. The sanctions have been leveled. A program has been put into place holding them accountable. They do have the right to appeal. Our investigation is concluded.” President Cornwell stands by the punishment of the team. He continued, “The lacrosse team’s five Fall 2015 competitions have been cancelled. In place of those competitions, the team is going to work through a series of programs about alcohol use and community standards. They won’t be able to practice and test their plans with the players like they would have otherwise. It’s more important they are clear—
and we’re clear—that we have standards of behaviors for our athletes that they have violated.” The spokesperson for the lacrosse team refused to divulge any specifics regarding the hazing allegations. However, there was a schoolwide email sent out by Meghan Harte Weyant, Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students, confirming the hazing to the student body and illustrating the repercussions of the team. The email stated, “The Men’s Lacrosse team, while no longer suspended, is on community probation until the end of the spring 2016 semester. . . Moving forward, any member of the team found in violation of College policy will be subject to disciplinary action through Community Standards & Responsibility, up to
and including dismissal from the College and/or dismissal from the team. The team will participate in the mandatory myPlaybook online education program offered through Athletics. . . The team will participate in small group sessions, coordinated by the Wellness Center, to address issues of character development and responsibility. In addition to the sanctions issued to the team, some team members have been found responsible for individual alcohol violations and have gone through the Community Standards and Responsibility process.” The future of the Men’s Lacrosse Team remains to be seen. The integrity of the players and the reputation of the school are dependent on each other, and a possible team appeal still hangs in the balance.
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Thursday, October 8, 2015
Magfest welcomes funk band Motet
College Radio Day proves a success
Musical festival Magfest adds Motet, a Colorado band growing in popularity, to its stellar line up. Jonny Scoblionko
Columnist
Few bands are able to embody funk the way the Motet does. One of the most versatile bands in the circuit, the Motet pushes the limits of experimental instrumental dance music while infusing a classic retro vibe. Over the last year, the band played at some of the most prominent venues in the country, such as the Mishawaka Amphitheatre, Spirit of Suwannee Music Park, and Red Rocks (one night with Lettuce and two nights with Big Gigantic). Lead singer Jans Ingber recently shared his thoughts on the band’s recent accomplishments, the Colorado music scene, and his excitement for MagFest. Ingber explained that this past summer has actually been their “biggest of best season ever.” The Motet has performed twice as the Big Gigantic Live band, at Summer Camp and Electric Forrest. The success of those shows fostered the idea for their Red Rocks set; in fact, the Big Gigantic Live Band performances were two of the biggest performances in which the Motet has been involved. Ingber explained that Dominic Lalli, saxophone player from Big Gigantic, is a former member of the Motet and has always maintained
his strong roots with the band, which is why this all felt like a very natural progression. One aspect that has allowed the Motet to really blossom as a band is the growing music culture in Colorado. “It is a really a hot area out [there],” Ingber said. The plethora of talented musicians in the area enables fantastic collaborations, which have cultivated the development of the band’s sound. He compared Colorado’s growing scene to the music scene in Brooklyn, explaining that with so many talented musicians moving there, it has become a very close-knit network of artists who work together. This growing network has enabled Ingber and other members of the band to perform with numerous musicians. Furthermore, the opportunities for side projects has also allowed each band member to grow as an individual musician. With so many talented musicians in the area, Ingber explained, there is always the possibility for a monumental sit-in at virtually any show in Colorado. Finally, the sheer amount of quality venues is almost overwhelming and as long as the venues are there, the bands will keep booking shows. Although not in Colorado, Ingber mentioned that Suwan-
nee Music Park is always one of the band’s favorite places to play while touring. “We put it on our radar and tell our management and our booking agent that we want to be there at least once per year because it is just such a gorgeous spot. I mean, it is a really incredible place,” Ingber said. “Not only is it in beautiful Florida, but there are festivals there all year round, and as a musician, they really let you have the run of the place.” Regarding MagFest, Ingber explained that “we have always been big supporters of Bear Creek, and we were actually on the Bear Creek lineup when it was canceled, which was a huge bummer. Luckily, as soon as our agent heard the unfortunate news, he went ahead and booked us for MagFest. This will actually be our first MagFest, so we are so excited to be a part of it.” Ingber also said he is excited to see the other acts at MagFest from a fan’s perspective. “Tedeschi Trucks band is really one of the best in the business in so many ways, and Derek [Trucks] is one of my very favorite guitarists ever. . . As far as putting real emotion into the electric guitar goes, I don’t think anyone out there has what Derek has.” MagnoliaFest will be Oct. 15 to 18.
Students, faculty, and alumni came together for WPRK’s College Radio Day, an event that allows individuals to showcase their love for music. Amanda Hughes
Copy Editor
Last Friday WPRK invited Rollins students, faculty, and staff to celebrate College Radio Day in the basement of Mills, the radio station’s home. Here, individuals who could have been strangers came together over the most bonding commonality in our world: a love for music. Festivities included enjoying a live interview session with a local steel drummer, a visit from President Cornwell, CD grab bags, sharing a groovy cassette tape cake, and mingling surrounded by the close to fifty thousand CDs in the studio. Maggie Finley stood out from the crowd with her limegreen hair, but her history with the station is what set her apart. When her roommate wanted to do a talk show, Finley agreed to interview with her. However, after her friend decided to forgo training, the DJ decided to stay in the game, graduating from running classical hour to subbing for a show, which she eventually took over in 1999. Now graduated, Finley has hosted “Punk Rock In Your PJs” for 16 years running. When asked what brought her back each week, she answered without hesitation, saying, “I’ll keep doing it as long as
Photos by Jonny Scoblionko
it’s fun.” WPRK is home to over 100 DJs, age 17 to 80, who host shows weekly—some as early as 1 a.m. and others well into the evening, catering to listeners of all schedules. The 14 staff members are divided between students, alumni, and professionals. Greg Golden, General Manager of Student Media said of the diverse crowd, “Everyone involved really cherishes the opportunity to contribute to their culture.” Contributing was a major theme of the College Radio Day meet-up. Paz Gutierrez ’16, Station Manager, emphasized the ways students at Rollins can get involved. Among the many avenues to get involved was, of course, DJing—applications can be found online at WPRK.org— but she also suggested reviewing new CDs with the Music Department (meetings Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m.), becoming a critic for the website, and creating podcasts. As she put it, “We’re always looking for creative opportunities.” Rollins audiophiles should tune in to 91.5 FM and be on the lookout for Fox Fest 2015’s lineup. For listeners looking to be on the other side of their radios, questions can be directed to WPRKmanager@gmail.com.
Page Page #2 NEWS& ENTERTAINMENT 4 •• SECTION ARTS
Thursday, September Thursday, October11, 8, 2014 2015
John Spallone
‘The Diplomat’ sitivity when his understanding
Writer of his father’s legacy is enriched
A documentary is meant to make someone aware of something they may not have known before. If done right, a documentary can even move someone emotionally or ideologically and The Diplomat, the story of Richard Holbrooke’s career as a U.S. Ambassador does both. After his sudden passing in 2011, Holbrooke’s son David set out to understand his father’s public life and portray that in a biographical picture. David’s journey elicits an emotional sen-
by interviews, old letters, and visits to the locations to which his dad helped bring peace. At the same time, the story of Holbrooke’s career as a diplomat from Vietnam to Afghanistan is informative of America’s rocky journey of American foreign policy since the 1960s. The film was screened during the Global Peace Film Festival this semester, but the official release is not until Oct. 23 on HBO. I was surprised to find out the film was produced by HBO when I heard it was be-
ing screened here at Rollins. The film was enjoyable and had high quality, as you would expect from an HBO production. Apart from being informational and emotional, the film was a story of a man using all the willpower he had to enact all the solutions he could conjure. Holbrooke began his life as a public servant to America at age 22 and continued through until the last hours of his life; altering the lives of millions for the better, and you have not heard of him until now. If you have a chance, tune into HBO on Oct. 23 for The Diplomat.
Lights Camera Impact Photos courtesy of the Global Peace Film Festival
‘The Armor of Love’ Michelle Savoie
Writer
In recent years, Florida has been the center of many Stand Your Ground cases and a hotbed for debate on gun ownership. The Armor of Light, directed by Abigail Disney, is a film that deals with this topic and the prolife movement from the perspective of a minister and a mother. Prior to seeing the film, I wondered how it would navigate two of the most controversial topics today without pushing the viewer away. Rob Schenck, minister and focus of the film, works to fine tune his moral compass in regards to his pro-life and pro-gun stance. Lucy McBath, whose son was killed in a stand your ground case, acts as the cata-
lyst to open a conversation on the two topics. At one point in the movie McBath says, “That’s what this is about; fighting for life.” I looked around the auditorium and saw many heads nodding in agreement and a few wiping away tears. In that moment, I found the true connection between the two issues and understood the necessity of bringing this kind of film to the world. The Armor of Light is not a film about political issues or stories about people who have tragically lost their lives in shootings. The message is simple. The film is about the value of life as we are faced with the opportunity to determine who will live and who will die. This film will not change your mind; it will open your it.
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Thursday, October 8, 2015
‘Alumbrones’
Morgan Saunders
Writer
“I hope that one day Cuban Art will be as recognized as rum and coffee,” stated Sandra Dooley, one of the many artists who appeared in Alumbrones. Director Bruce Donelly does a beautiful job of exploring the streets of Cuba and focusing on the rich artistic culture embedded within the island. I, like many others, was not aware of just how creative and driven a number of these individuals are. For some people, art is their whole life, whereas others work a couple of jobs and paint on the side. From the second these cre-
‘Autism in Love’ Taylor Wolf
Writer
L. O. V. E. When we combine these letters we create the term love. This emotion is expressed and embedded into our brains since the day we take our first breath. When falling in love, social interaction, and communication are crucial in order to keep the romantic connection alive and growing, but what if you were diagnosed with a disorder that jeopardizes your ability to socialize? In Matt Fuller’s film Autism in Love, he proves that everyone has the fair chance to love another human being even if socialization is removed from the equation. Fuller, the director and producer of this inspiring documentary, explores the challenges of four autistic adults as they find and manage a romantic relationship. There are theories that people with autism are incapable of managing passionate, romantic relationships, but
Fuller’s film proves these theories wrong. Lenny, one of the main characters in Fuller’s film, is a high-functioning, college-age autistic individual who has a very difficult time accepting the fate he was born with. Throughout the film, college viewers tend to feel a deeper connection with Lenny because at this time in our lives we all go through the same roller coaster of emotions when looking for that special someone. After watching what Lenny goes through, I was personally motivated to change my view of love because many people take the power of love for granted. If people took the time to watch this film then they would truly understand why it is so much easier for people without autism to find love. Fuller reveals the truths and innocence of the marginalized community of autism through the most important aspect of the human condition: love.
ative minds are born, they are encouraged to start painting— so you can only imagine how amazing they would become by time they reached their teen years! This documentary explores the struggles that many Cubans go through; however, instead of focusing on the negativity of that, we are shown how truly grateful they are for the life that they have and how they would not change living in Cuba for a second. Like Isolina Limonta said, “I tell you sincerely . . . I would choose Cuba again, over and over. With all the needs and shortages, this is the place that was chosen for me.”
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Thursday, October 8, 2015
New Damon film out of this world ‘The Martian’ portrays the story of an astronaut stranded on Mars in the newest thrill in the world of sci-fi. Nicolas Nagaoka
Columnist
Director Ridley Scott has returned to his rightful place among science-fiction director titans. The Martian—starring Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Kristen Wiig, Jeff Daniels, Sean Bean, and Chiwetel Eijofor—is about the survival of a single astronaut on Mars as he waits for help 140 million miles away. This film nails storytelling and tension. While the first 30 or so minutes are rather relaxed (with the exception of a visceral emergency surgery sequence),
the rest of the film keeps you at the edge of your seat. Tension is constant throughout; there is never a moment when you feel you can relax. At 2 hours and 20 minutes, the running time is completely justified. Half of the story revolves around Mark Watney (Damon) and his struggle for survival. A likeable and almost relatable person, Mark is an incredibly intelligent and gifted scientist. He is funny and always tries to keep a good mood despite the situation he is facing. The other half of the story deals with everyone who tries to save him. This is actually where
the problems start to come in: it feels as though too many characters interject and appear everywhere. The ones who were of particular relevance were Director of NASA Teddy Sanders (Daniels), the captain of Mark’s crew (Chastain), and Director of the mission to Mars Vincent Kapoor (Eijiofor). Each actor tried to portray their respective character, but the casting of Bean and Wiig felt somewhat questionable; their characters had little to no effect in the film and it felt like they could have been played by someone else. The other big ‘characters’ in
this film are Mars and technology. Scott absolutely hits it out of the park with these elements. The cinematography and soundtrack for the planet made it feel vast and empty. The red sand and imposing canyons added to the effect of hostility toward humans. Tracking shot after tracking shot made the entire planet look massive; it was breathtaking at times. Watching this film in 3D actually added a lot to the size of Mars, unlike other 3D movies that tend to take away from the experience by using the 3D format merely as a cheap visual effect. The soundtrack had a subtle
ambiance, with eerie sounds that made it feel more alien. Technology in the movie looked like something from sci-fi, combined with technology we already have. Technology in The Martian is as limited yet miraculous as the people engineering it. This film builds up momentum and never lets go. There was no doubt that everyone in the theater that day was rooting for Mark. I liked this film a lot and honestly it is one of the best out in theaters right now. You have done it again, Scott; I hope this signifies that your future films will succeed.
First-rate shopping destination
minutes away, but honestly, the Mall at Millenia has always been Columnist and will always be my favorite. I Here in Winter Park we are have a million reasons why, but graced with some of the best the first is that it is just a really shopping in Florida. After all, if beautiful facility. Second, it has you are ever in need of a shop- all of my favorite stores, both ping day, Park Avenue is just high-end and bargain-price, and a few steps away with all of its third, it has a really wonderadorable boutiques, shops, sa- ful food court, with even more lons, and restaurants. restaurant options within walkPark Avenue can easily ing distance. break the bank, though, so a When you arrive at the more wallet-friendly option to mall, you are greeted by towerkeep in mind is the Mall at Mil- ing palm trees and a beautiful lenia, which is just twenty min- glass facade, with fountains linutes from campus. Of course, ing the center of the main plaza there are other malls, with Fash- inside. There are two stories to ion Square clocking in at fifteen the mall, and even on busy days minutes from campus and the the walkways never seem to be huge Florida Mall about thirty jammed. The window displays
Lea Warren
of every store always appear to be perfect, and currently the fall decor is absolutely beautiful. As you walk through the mall, the architecture, the clothes, the accessories, the makeup. . . everything looks so artistic and highclass, and yet you can easily walk away with a ton of additions to your wardrobe without even a hint of buyers remorse at having spent more than you can afford. The Mall at Millenia is home to Abercrobie & Fitch, Banana Republic, Guess, Prada, Urban Outfitters, Gucci, Victoria’s Secret, White House / Black Market, Anthropologie, J. Crew, and Armani Exchange, to name a few of the higher-end stores for those looking to treat themselves. But
if you need to watch the wallet, the mall also hosts Forever21, H&M, Express, American Eagle Outfitters, PINK, Hollister, GAP, Aldo Shoes, Billabong, and several more affordable clothing stores. The Mall also houses both M.A.C. Cosmetics and Sephora, as well as Bath & Body Works and—my personal favorite— Lush Cosmetics. There are also amazing booths in Bloomingdale’s and Macy’s where you can satisfy all of your beauty and fragrance needs. Or, if you are looking for bargains, Ulta Beauty is right across the road. For lunch, you can walk to Olive Garden or Pollo Tropical, or head to the food court on the
second floor, which contains Starbucks, Chick-Fil-A, Firehouse Subs, Chipotle, Fruit ‘n Smoothie Sensations, and several other options. On my recent trip to the mall, I purchased lunch at the food court, five or six shirts, a cardigan, two adorable dresses, a couple of skirts, a pair of pants, and a pair of shorts, all for under $200 (I did spend a bit more than that in total, as I went a bit crazy with the bath bombs at Lush, but that is beside the point). The Mall at Millenia offers something for everyone, and even if you are not looking to go on a shopping spree and just want a way to spend your day, it is a great destination.
Page 7 • SPORTS
Thursday, October 8, 2015
Tars take down the Lions Rollins Tars gain breathtaking victory against the St. Leo Lions in their third SSC soccer match of the season. Natalie Hayes
Photographer
The Rollins Tars welcomed Saint Leo University to Family Barker Stadium on Wednesday, Sept. 30 for their third SSC match of the season. Both teams had a 1-1 record before the game, making this an opportunity for each to get ahead of the other. The game started with Rollins seeing most of the ball. However, it was German striker Maximilian Schulze-Geisthovel who scored the opening goal for the Lions after Bafou Sanogo fired a thunderbolt that rebounded off of Julian Schindler. It would take the Tars only 12 minutes to get equal after striker player #8 Grant Blackhurst found right
wing player #16 Brett Durrance with a beautiful long ball across the defense. Durrance beat his defender with a wonderful touch and slipped the ball in the corner with a powerful left–footed shot. The Tars were in charge for most of the game, but the Lions looked dangerous on the counter. The game was settled in the 78th minute when player #6 Johnny Nartowicz lobbed the ball behind the Lions’ defense to find Blackhurst on a good run. He finished the ball elegantly, scoring his first-ever goal with his left foot. This brings Blackhurst’s tally up to a total of 8 goals for the season. The final score was 2-1, a Tars win.
Matt Volk #12
Photos by Natalie Hayes
Grant Blackhurst #8
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