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WEDNESDAY, FEB. 16, 2011
UWF hires consultant to test museum feasibility Lindsey Ales Staff Writer The University of West Florida recently hired a consultant to assess the fundraising campaign for the Maritime Museum, research center and marine service center. James Hackney, a managing partner of the consulting firm AlexanderHaas, will determine the
feasibility of raising the $35 million required to fund the project, Kyle Marerro, vice president of the Division of University Advancement, said. “Alexander Haas, and specifically James Hackney, have specific experience in museum fundraising and assessment of feasibility,” Marerro said in an e-mail interview. “Alexander Haas
❱❱ Rundown James Hackney, a managing partner of Alexander Haas, is being paid $25,000 to assess the feasibility of funding the Maritime Museum, research center and marine service center. His findings will be presented in March. is being paid $25,000, and the funds to pay him are coming from an anonymous museum donor.”
“The original concept behind the Maritime Museum and research center was to provide a UWF mari-
time research facility on the water that could be accessible to the public, and to showcase the results of research from many of UWF's programs that focus on the water,” Elizabeth Benchley, director of the division of anthropology and archaeology and the archaeology institute said in an e-mail interview. “In addition to providing a research center, the museum complex
'Genocide' on display
was envisioned as a way to engage the public and bring tourists downtown as a counterpart to the Naval Aviation Museum at the Naval Air Station Pensacola.” The university is waiting on Hackney to deliver his report before deciding if the project is viable, said Marerro in an e-mail interview.
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VOYAGER IN BRIEF Sports
Argos continue great play The UWF men’s baseball team defeated Spring Hill College 5-1. Junior Zach Taylor provided a great offensive supply with two huge hits and two RBIs. Third basemen Josh Huggins hit his first homerun of the season. See full story on page 7
Opinion Photos By Joslyn Rosado
A sign is placed on the edge of the Cannon Greens to warn students about the graphic aspects of an anti-abortion display brought by the Center for Bio-Ethical Reform. The Feb. 14 demonstration compared abortion to genocide.
The Voyager staff weighs in on the anti-abortion display and finds it indecent. Opinions editor W. Paul Smith discusses the supposed d i ff e re n c e s between a democracy and a republic.
n Anti-abortion demonstration uses graphic images to get its political message across Joslyn Rosado Staff Writer Students arrived at the Cannon Greens to see pictures of genocide and abortion on Feb. 14 as part of the Center for Bio-Ethical Reform’s “Genocide Awareness Project.” The organization’s goal is to visit all of the major universities in Florida. They have visited nine so far. “We’re a pro-life organization here to compare abortion to other incidents of genocide,” Michael Schrimsher, the Florida director of CBR, said. “We came here because 50 percent of abortions are performed on ladies 18 to 24, who are college age.” Students had many different reactions to the demonstration as they wrote their opinions on a free speech board set up by the display. “I think everyone has the right to free speech,” sophomore Elizabeth Bivans said. “Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but a set-up like this is too much.” The CBR contacted the university directly through the reservations and conference services and paid for the reservation of the Cannon Greens. “As a state university and institution of higher
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Frank Dlorio, a volunteer with the Center for Bio-Ethical Reform, speaks to students Kristen Chinavare and Melissa Lopez by the free speech board, which was set up to let students share their personal opinions.
Members of the Student Environmental Action Society will move ahead with last semester’s “Save Our Sanctuary” campaign, which is aimed at preventing development of the Baars-Firestone Wildlife Sanctuary. At a Feb. 9 meeting, which was attended by about 15 students, SEAS President David Lee said that the organization’s priorities for this semester included planning demonstrations to publicize the campaign and drafting a survey to gauge student support or opposition for the proposed development. SEAS mounted the SOS campaign last September, in response to the release of the UWF Athletic Facilities Master Plan. The
❱❱ Rundown The Student Environmental Action Society is pushing forward with the "Save our Sanctuary" campaign to protest the plan to build a 3-hole golf course, a driving range and intramural fields on undeveloped land in the Baars-Firestone Wildlife Sanctuary. The group is planning public demonstrations, and will conduct a survey to gauge student support or opposition for the proposed plans. plan, which suggested improvements to existing athletic facilities, was incorporated into the Athletic Facilities Master Plan by a vote of the Board of Trustees on Dec. 10. Most of the plan called for repurposing and renovation of already developed land. However, the plan also suggested construction of a three-hole golf course, a driving range and intramural fields on undeveloped land now
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education, the University of West Florida supports and encourages free speech and healthy discourse on subjects about which reasonable people may have differing viewpoints,” Interim Director of Communication Kelly Russ said. “The university does not necessarily agree with the viewpoints of those expressed by the presenters.”
SEAS continues campaign to save refuge Terry Strickland Staff Writer
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located in the sanctuary. SEAS members said that the proposed “improvements” to the sanctuary were unnecessary. In addition to the fields slated for the sanctuary, the plan called for 12 other intramural fields or green spaces. They said that the new golf facilities were unnecessary, also. The golf team currently practices at the
Scenic Hills golf course, which is so close that it shares a property boundary with UWF. They said that it was clear that these facilities were adequate because the team won the national championship in 2008. Beyond this, they said that – if it were truly necessary to build a golf course – there was other land on which the university could build it. The Baars-Firestone Wildlife Sanctuary is in East Campus, near the baseball field. It is laced with trails used by students, the UWF cross country team and community residents. According to SEAS, it has been designated as a sanctuary for over 37 years, since Mary BaarsFirestone donated money to the university to establish the trail system.
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‘TAGGED’ kicks off 2011 season The Art Gallery at the Center for Fine and Performing Arts “TAGGED” Exhibition started on Feb. 10. The formal reception to introduce the exhibition will be held on Thursday, Feb. 17 at the CFPA from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The exhibition will run until March 4. See full story on page 4
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Bense highlights UWF plans for community members Gabriela Chaney Staff Writer
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University of West Florida President Judy Bense informed community members of the university’s plans to promote new partnerships during “Breakfast with the President” on Feb. 11. Attending the breakfast were vice presidents, CEOs and market representatives of various firms, judges and doctors. The purpose of the event was to inform people who have potential interest in partnering with the university. “We want you to rethink what you already think about UWF,” said Kyle Marrero, vice president of the Division of University Advancement. “We’re going to show you the past, present and future of UWF.” The presentation explained UWF’s five main goals: visibility, growth, impact in the community and beyond, quality and excellence, and partnerships and economic impact. UWF’s future plans
During “Breakfast with the President,” President Judy Bense presented UWF’s five main goals: visibility, growth, impact in the community and beyond, quality and excellence, and partnerships and economic impact. The event was held to inform members of the community of the university’s plans to encourage their partnership. include more dorms and renovations on buildings like the Commons, but the main focus was on the Athletic Facilities Master Plan. This plan consists of a threehole golf course, a new field house with locker rooms, new tennis courts and soccer fields, and a football stadium. A Football Feasibility Committee has been arranged to make a decision on the football issue by this summer. Bense was very enthusiastic about the idea of adding a football team
Senate recommends not passing gun bill W. Paul Smith Staff Writer In a Student Government Association Senate meeting on Feb. 11, members passed a recommendation to condemn a bill before the Florida Legislature that would allow people with concealed weapons permits to carry guns on colleges and universities. Florida Senate Bill 234 was filed on Dec. 12, 2010 by Sen. Greg Evers, R-Crestview, to amend Florida S t a t u t e 7 9 0 . 0 6 , removing statutory language prohibiting the carrying of concealed w e a p o n s or firearms on campus grounds. The recomm e n d a - Finley tion reads, in part: “The Student Government Association of the University of West Florida condemns Senate Bill 234 by Senator Greg Evers, strongly encourages the Florida Senate to reject this bill as it stands, and, should it pass, urges Gov. Rick Scott to veto the bill for the safety of the Florida State University System.” The recommendation sparked rigorous debate among the senators and students in attendance. SGA President Josh Finley began the debate with an opening statement, saying that Florida International University and the University of Florida student senates recently had passed similar recommendations.
Finley said he received a statement from University of West Florida Chief of Police John Warren reading, in part, “All the state university system’s police chiefs are against this bill. We believe campus would be more dangerous if we allowed guns on campus.” After Finley’s introductory statement, the floor was opened for debate. “Students have a right, legally and morally, to protect themselves,” said Mary Ann Johansen, a UWF political science and pre-law major. “This is absolutely about safety.” Mary Ann’s twin sister, R e b e k a h Johansen, also a political science/ pre-law major, also spoke before the Senate, saying, “Instead of encouraging students to cower behind their desks, vulnerable and helpless, we should allow them to protect themselves. “We’re not supporting guns on campus. Rather, we’re supporting the constitutional right for students to protect themselves.” In all, five students spoke out against the Senate’s recommendation, and no students spoke in favor of it. However, only seven students attended the meeting. Sen. Ronald Ramsey also spoke against the recommendation, saying, “The Secret Service did a study into 37 school
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University of West Florida President Judy Bense speaks to community members during “Breakfast with the President” on Feb. 11. The event was hosted by Bense and Kyle Marrero, vice president of the Division of University Advancement. Visitors included vice presidents, CEOs, marketing representatives, doctors and judges. and stadium to the UWF campus. “Athletics is something that binds people of all ages, all socio-economic positions, and from all over. It’s very important,” Bense said. “I still go back
❱❱ Rundown Members of the Student Government Association Senate voted 17-5 in favor of passing a recommendation to condemn Florida Senate Bill 234, which would allow the carrying of concealed weapons or firearms on campus. The recommendation will have to pass a second reading at the next senate meeting before becoming finalized. shootings and found that over half the attacks were resolved or ended before law enforcement responded. In these cases the attacker was stopped by faculty or fellow students, decided to stop shooting on his own or killed himself.” “The students that I have talked to really don’t seem to support this,” Patrick Hairiston said, referring to Sen. Evers’ bill. “The need for a firearm on campus is minimal to nonexistent,” said Sen. Cora Merritt, who co-authored the recommendation along with Finley and Tyler Yanik. Finley spoke again as the debate was ending, saying, “In my opinion, the solution to this problem is not by putting more guns in people’s hands. It’s by increasing the security on campus with our police and their response time, but also working on mental health.” The recommendation passed 17-5 but still will have to pass a second reading at the next Senate meeting before becoming final in accordance with Senate rules.
to FSU to watch their football games.” She also mentioned her frustration with the pool facility not being opened yet. There are also plans to build a bridge connecting
the main campus to a new “west campus” to be developed on the 647 acres the university acquired through purchase and donations in 2000. “These gatherings are a great way to build
friendships with people in our community and get people involved and interested on our campus,” said Martha-Lee Blodgett, director of development of the Division of University Advancement.
Museum: $3.5 million raised for Maritime Museum, research center “According to the City of Pensacola’s current proposed lease, which is currently not approved by the city, we will have five years to begin construction from the date the lease is signed,” Marerro said. Currently $3.5 million has been raised in gifts and pledges toward the building fund, Marerro said. “The individual departments and programs did not engage in fundraising nor devote departmental resources to the program beyond our time participating in committee meetings,”
Benchley said. If the funds are raised, UWF will own and operate the museum, Marerro said. If the funds are not raised, the university will not be hurt financially. “The museum funds are held separately in a Special Purpose Investment Account and have no relation to overall university finances,” Marerro said. The museum will be beneficial to the archaeology, anthropology, marine biology, history and environmental studies departments. “If the Maritime Museum
and Research Center are constructed, it will benefit all our maritime departments by providing a research facility on the water where students and faculty can engage in direct studies of the maritime environment,” Benchley said. “It will also allow us to both engage the public in our water-based research and showcase that research.” The report of Hackney’s findings will be presented at the Foundation Board on March 10 and the Board of Trustees on March 25, Marerro said.
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Abortion display a miscarriage of decency For most college students, Valentine’s Day is a time for romance, candy and annoying Mylar balloons. For students of UWF, it also meant being bombarded with gruesome imagery of aborted fetuses, courtesy of California-based anti-abortion activist group, the Center for Bio-Ethical Reform. We at The Voyager found these displays, which the group tried to dress up with the title “Genocide Awareness Project,” to be flagrantly obscene and disrespectful to the people of this campus. While our staff is mixed in where we stand on the issue of abortion, we are nevertheless united in our dismay at this demonstration. Members of our staff also took issue with the group’s comparing of abortion to the Holocaust, as well as its dissemination of Christian pamphlets, which could give people a negative view of Christianity. While we all agree that there is no better place for intellectual discourse than a college campus, there was nothing the least bit intellectual
about this “project.” Rather than engaging students in a thoughtful manner to encourage a logical discussion about abortion, these activists assaulted our eyes with violent imagery to incite a knee-jerk reaction that can only serve to inhibit such a discussion. There is such a thing as being tasteful and such a thing as being tactful, and this organization proved it possesses neither of these traits. Regardless of where you stand on the topic of abortion, this demonstration conveyed nothing but disrespect toward UWF’s students and a severe lack of judgment on the part of whoever it was in the administration who allowed them to appear here. It’s sad that we live in a society where people feel that such drastic tactics are necessary to get people’s attention. Fortunately, the reason we are attending this university in the first place is to encourage our society to outgrow outdated modes of thinking such as this.
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Any way you slice it, America is a democracy W. Paul Smith Opinions Editor While discussing Hosni Mubarak stepping down and what this might spell for the future of Egypt over the weekend, I stumbled into an old, familiar conversation I’ve had many times over the years. I was discussing with some friends the kind of democracy that could take shape in Egypt, when someone uttered a cliché that I’ve had to debunk many times before. A friend said, “Well, we don’t even have a democracy in America. We have a republic.” Ah, the old we-don’t-live-in-ademocracy argument… How I’ve missed thee. Yes, there are many people who trod out this old trope and seem to firmly believe that the U.S. does not have a democracy, but rather a republic. The people who make such claims apparently think that since America elects representatives, it does not qualify as a democracy (which they seem to think means only “majority rule”). But these people are just wrong — oh, so very wrong. So, allow me to debunk this nonsense one more time. The basic definition of democracy is “a form of government in which the supreme power is vested in the people.” The term “democracy” is derived from the Greek words “demos” (meaning “people”) and “kratos” (meaning “power”) and essentially meant “power of the people” or “rule by the people.” The fact that the etymology of
“democracy” and one of the first known and “publica” (meaning “people”) democracies both have their origins in and essentially meant “a thing of the ancient Greece is no coincidence. people.” The term “democracy” was meant The fact that the etymology of to distinguish a “republic” and system run by the one of the first people and not known republics by a monarchy both have their “To compare our or oligarchy (rule origins in ancient modern representative by a small, elite Rome also is no class). coincidence. system to a nonexistent The Athenian The Roman theoretical system is democracy, develRepublic essenoped in the citytially began after counterintuitive and state of Athens the overthrow of just plain erroneous.” in ancient Greece the royal house about 500 B.C. of Tarquins, also when Cleisthenes in approximately overthrew the 500 B.C., and tyrant Hippias, is considered by many a new political system was installed historians to be the world’s first democ- consisting of the consulship and the racy. Senate. However, the notion that every The consuls were the highest office Athenian had a voice in all the decisions in Rome, made up of only two people. and policies of the city-state is simply The people of Rome were divided false. Only adult males who had served into the patricians and the plebeians, in the military and were born of a father fixed classes determined by ancestry who was a citizen were allowed to vote and inheritance. The supreme office of on some issues, whereas women, slaves consul was only available to the patriand foreigners could not. cians, the wealthiest and most prestiQuite often, major policy decisions gious class of Roman subjects. were made by an elite group of officers, So we see that even in ancient generals and magistrates (known as the Greece and Rome, the earliest demoprytaneis). cratic systems were still oligarchical in The basic definition of a republic is many ways. “a state in which the supreme power Now, those who claim America has rests in the body of citizens entitled to a republic and not a democracy say vote.” this because they think a republic only The term “republic” is derived from refers to a system whereby the people the Latin words “res” (meaning “thing”) elect representatives and a democracy
only refers to a system whereby all of the people vote on all of the decisions. But the general definitions of “democracy” and “republic” are both very broad and can refer to any system where the stock of political power comes from the people. Black’s Law Dictionary defines a democracy as a system of “sovereign power in which the body of power resides in and is exercised by the whole body of free citizens.” But it also says: “The introduction of a representative system does not remove a government from this type.” In the recorded history of human civilization, there has never been a system of government where the entire body of citizenry made all the decisions all the time. There is simply no practical current or historical application of this narrow definition of democracy. To compare our modern representative system to a nonexistent theoretical system is counterintuitive and just plain erroneous. In the broad sense, a democracy and a republic are the exact same thing. You could perhaps say that America has a representative democracy or a representative republic if you wanted to be more specific, but if anyone tries to claim that America is not a democracy, they are just wrong. As to whether America, with our system of lobbyists and corporate interests, actually operates in a manner closer to an oligarchy… well, that’s another discussion for another time.
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Student urges consideration when parking on campus
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An anonymous member of the campus community contributed this photo of these strange poles near the Cannon Greens, which are presumably there for some purpose but seem more like an eyesore right now. If you see anything around campus you think needs to be brought to our attention, please feel free to send photos to opinions@thevoyager.net.
After reading multiple articles and 30-point turn to nudge my truck out seeing the problems from the lack of of a spot and not into the Ford Taurus parking on campus, I figured I should parked a few feet behind me. write in. I can easily understand the anxiety My first semester here at UWF, of being late for class and parking I spent the precious minutes before your vehicle where-ever. Please try to class circling be considerate of the parking other cars. lot with other Regardless “I paid for a commuter students like a what people tag and want to park in pack of metal think, the parking sharks looking department is not a commuter spot.” for a spot. This evil. is incredibly Yes, when you frustrating, and see that ominous considering most students do the right ticket on your windshield, the thing and buy a parking decal, we thought of the jackboot-clad Gestapo would hope there are spots available. races through the mind. The folks There are! After a few weeks of at the parking department are doing hectic lot hunting, I made the choice their job. to bring my coffee in a to-go cup and Cars parked in the incorrect spaces drive to school a few minutes early. cause problems for the drivers who I park in lot Z almost every day and should be parking there. have yet to see the lot full. It is a short I paid for a commuter tag and walk to the science halls, but with the want to park in a commuter spot. If amount of soda and pizza I eat, the a Martin Hall resident’s car is parked walk can’t hurt. there, that’s not fair to anyone. If you happen to have a few friends Most employees of the infamous in the area, you can carpool. With the parking department are students price of gas always crawling higher, working on campus or being paid the extra rider doesn’t seem like such work study. We don’t think the girl an inconvenience. working at the register at the book As for the students who are in a store is trying to be mean when she rush. I have one plea. Please do not says our total is $380.50. park perpendicular to trucks in lot My best advice is to get here early, M! I wish I didn’t have a large gas wear some good shoes, and if you guzzling truck, but I do. think that you have been given a ticket Twice a week I get to school early unfairly, go to the parking department and take a spot in lot M. Without and ask. fail, when I try to leave it requires a — Cameron Bissell
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‘TAGGED’ 2011 begins Josh Cooper Staff Writer The Art Gallery, TAG, opened its annual student exhibition TAGGED, at the Center for Fine and Performing Arts. The “TAGGED” exhibition is an annual art exhibit that gives every student regardless of major at the University of West Florida a chance to submit art for the exhibition. The exhibition has been around since the gallery opened in the 1990’s. More than 60 students subm i t t e d m o r e t h a n 100 works of art for the exhibition. Of those, 34 works were selected from 27 students. Most of the entrants were from the art department, but a few were from other majors. For instance, students from the business, philosophy and archeology departments submitted their work. A jury made up of the art department faculty and guest member Alexis Leader selected the art that was taken to the gallery. Leader is a graduate of UWF with a bachelor’s degree in art history. She then received her master’s degree in art history at the Savannah
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The “TAGGED” emblem is blazoned on the wall of the CFPA.
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A piece of the many featured artworks at the “TAGGED” exhibition at the Center for Fine and Performing Arts. College of Art and Design. Each piece of art was given a number and was graded on a scale. The highest graded works were then sent to the gallery. Amy Bowman, the Art Gallery director, said that the exhibition was “very competitive this year.” “Every year the dynamic changes,” she said. “What wins this year might not win next
year.” Nearly every type of art is covered in the exhibit. Students have sent in paintings, drawings, digital art, photography, sculpture and ceramics of all kinds. Daniel McSwain, a se nior art student, submitted two works selected for the show. McSwain works with digital art. Both of his works are located near the entrance of the gallery.
“I am quite enthusiastic for this exhibition,” McSwain said in an online interview. “It is evident that the students showing work this year have broadened their ideas and opinions of art.” Felicia Batzloff, exhibitions assistant, observed some of the art and commented on the concepts. “You can see a sense of community in this exhibition,” she said. The exhibition opened
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“Gift” by Addie Mason is on display at the CFPA in part of the “TAGGED” exhibition. to the public on Feb. 10, and will run until March 4. The jury will judge the art selected and announce their
favored pieces on Feb. 17. The art department encourages visits from students and Pensacola community.
The Decemberists’ ‘The King is Dead’ a warm, U.S. record Molly Bruno Staff Writer Since the release of their sixth album “The King Is Dead” in mid-January, The Decemberists have presented a new American folk style to listeners and draw influences from the helping hand in production, Peter Buck, guitarist of the rock band R.E.M. Forming in Portland, Ore. in 2000, The Decemberists have made music centered mostly on a British folk style that lead vocalist, Colin Meloy, wanted to break away from for this album. He wanted to “reconnect with more American music,” which they have impressively accomplished with an album bursting with the fiddle, accordion, acoustic guitar and harmonica. Meloy’s warm vocals are a bit less shaky than previous albums and provide a noticeable, simmering sense of emotion throughout the album. Meloy tests his vocal range at the beginning of the somber song “Rise To Me.” The band is accompanied by bluegrass singer Gillian Welch in the full-flavored song, “Down By The Water,” which proudly carries out the American style the band is aiming for. Buck also appears in “Down By The Water,” and he continue s to weave through two more songs on “The
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Elon James White performs at the Center for Fine and Performing Arts.
Special to the Voyager King Is Dead.” Other songs on the album carry an emotional tone. “Dear Avery,” “January Hymn” and “This Is Why We Fight,” touch on the contemporary but loaded topic of war. On the other hand, the band displays a more cynical and hardened approach in the song “Rox In The Box,” which alludes to the hardworking roots of the mining industry as a profession once bustling with men seeking the American dream. The use of the accordion and what sounds like an Irish anthem in the song “Rox in the Box” takes listen-
ers to a backwoods cabin, serves them a shot of moonshine and exposes them to a raw element of the band. The Decemberists seem to share an equal respect for the instruments used in this album, as well as vocal quality. The gentle hint of feminine vocals appearing in a few songs transforms things from simply good to delightful. Trying on a style different from their recognizable driving British folk influences, The Decemberists stay true to their solid musical qualities w i t h this refreshingly authentic album.
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Verdict: “The King is Dead,” The Decemberists’ sixth release, breaks away from british influence to “reconnect with more american music.” The album stays true to its folk influences and delivers a still recognizable sound.
YouTube vlogger cracks up UWF Chelsea Heiser Staff Writer The University of West Florida Center for Fine and Performing Arts Music Hall on Feb. 8 hosted Elon James White, who performed his comedy act on diversity called “This Life in Blackness.” White strived to educate the audience on many racial issues between blacks and whites. White performs a video blog every week on YouTube called “This Week In Blackness.” On White’s video blog he brings up a different issue each week. On his fifth episode, he talked about white privileges. Many listeners may be offended or disagree, but after watching the videos by White may change ones view of on how one looks at racial issues in today’s society. One constant with White is that he never fails to create laughter. White’s video blog uses real political quotes. He criticizes what people say if
they are blinded by today’s racial roleplaying. Every week, a dose of Elon White is available on Thisweekinblackness. com. He also posts on his website every day, if you can’t wait until his next video. He covers topics from current political issues like The State of the Union Address and America as meritocracy. White has performed his show in the Music Hall. He brought up controversial issues such as demeaning racial slurs and stereotypes. He was entertaining but that didn’t distract from what he was talking about. The audience listened with open minds but did not back down from their own presumptions about diversity and racial issues. At the end of every show, White invites the audience to help him solve racism. Only few audience members challenged White, but in the end, he made many valid points on why racism still exists.
White constantly had something to say that made a laugh. White said “there is no reason to be afraid of me, I drink lattes.” White was being funny while dealing with a very common stereotype. White also pointed out other things about himself. “People say I speak white. What does that mean?” White said. White gave a well educated performance, dealing with the same issues as his video blog. White was funny while dealing with some very serious issues such as controversial words. White is unique because he takes these issues and makes them comedic. One audience member, Carolyn, said that she does not agree with harsh racial words. Carolyn said, “History was what it was.” White stated that history has created many terms that are not appropriate for today’s society. White is hilarious.
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Students lip-sync for cash Chelsea Heiser Staff Writer On Feb. 12 the Campus Activity Board hosted the annual lip sync competition in the Commons Auditorium. It gave students the chance to show off their talents. The audience was large and loud. Many students came out to support their friends or to watch a great show. CAB was first to hit the stage, with a rendition of their theme song “Black and Yellow” by Wiz Khalifa. CAB members went out
with lots of energy, and they got the audience pumped for the following acts. A favorite of the crowd was Josh Kolapo, better known as Ko Ko Krispy. Dressed in a hot pink and black jumpsuit, Kolapo entertained the audience with a mash-up of today’s popular songs by Lady GaGa’s. Kolapo is a brother of the fraternity Sigma Alpha Mu. He and had many supporting friends and brothers in the audience. Kolapo’s Fraternity
brother and friend Ryan Martini said, “I came to support my brother.” Jon Kelley was a performer in the competition and also worked the event. Kelley said “the lip synch competition is my favorite event to put on, because it draws such diverse talent.” It takes courage to get up on stage in front of people and perform. The lip synch competition is more forgiving than a talent show. “It lets the performers and students be dramatic,” Kelley said.
Another favorite performer was Marquez Linder. He dressed as Lady Gaga and performed her hit song “Telephone.” Marquez went all out. The lip sync competition offered more than just a place to perform. It gave cash prizes as well. First place received $300, second place received $200 and third place received $100. The Improvonauts took home first place. They performed a medley of songs including “Party in The U.S.A.” by Miley Cyrus
and the Pokemon theme song. Second place was awarded to students named Trisha and Lauren. They performed “Loathing” from the Broadway hit “Wicked.” Gossip Folks won third
place and the song they performed was “Gossip Folks” by Missy Elliott. All the performers were cheered on by the audience. CAB put on another great event that many students enjoyed for free.
❱❱ Rundown On Feb. 12, the Campus Activity Board held a lip synch competition in the Commons Auditorium. Students performed popular songs by Wiz Khalifa, Lady Gaga, and even some Broadway hits. Winners recevied cash prizes and bragging rights.
Cervantes bar a ‘no-frills’ joint Sir Richard’s is like any other place but welcoming all the same. As I walked into Sir Richard’s, a small bar located 2719 E Cervantes Street, I didn’t know what to expect. It was quiet, like most bars on Monday nights. When I walked in, I observed the other customers. Most of them were sitting up at the bar drinking the domestic beer the bar had to offer. The bar doesn’t serve food, except for the usual peanuts or pretzels. A few patrons were sitting at a long booth and a few tables that ran along the right hand wall. Most of them were more than twice my age, in their 50s or 60s. I walked through the dimly lit room, breathing in the stale smell of cigarette smoke, to a smaller room with two pool tables and a dartboard. Not much lines the walls. No one was playing anything. In fact, before I got there, there wasn’t even any music playing. I’m not much of a drinker, but I did notice the big “L” shaped bar. Behind the counter they
had probably eight beers on tap. All the beers were domestic, but they offered other bottled beers, and they had a full bar to select from. The guy beside me asked for a Johnny Walker Black, priced at $4.75. I can imagine that their mixed drinks would be somewhere in the $5-$7range. If they served wine, I didn’t see it. Sir Richard’s looks like was probably built in the late 1970s or early 1980s and doesn’t look like much has changed over the past 30 years. I will say that most of the people I talked to
were nice but not really willing to talk once they found out I was part of a newspaper. I was there for a little less than two hours, and the most exciting part of the night was when a cover of “Rivers of Babylon” by Sublime came on the jukebox. The atmosphere was dark and smoky. The pool tables and the dartboard are like any other bar. Even the patrons of the bar are like patrons at any other bar. Ultimately, Sir Richard’s is not really unique. But if a simple, downto-earth bar is desired, then Sir Richard’s is the place to be.
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Corrections Lot Q will be closing sometime in March. The Voyager printed incorect information in the parking story on page 1 of the Feb. 9 edition. The headline “Ruby Club victorious” was misprinted in last week’s edition and should have read “Rugby Club victorious.
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Feb. 16 You are invited by Counseling and Wellness Services, SGA, UWF Athletics and Alpha Chi Omega to attend Equalogy, an interactive play that promotes equality and mutual respect in relationships! This exciting event takes place at 8:30pm in the UC Auditorium as part of Sexual Responsibility Week. Bring your appetite because there will be FREE pizza and a raffle prize drawing! For more info, e-mail wellness@ uwf.edu. Feb. 16 The UWF Foundation, Inc. Board of Directors Committees will meet in Conference Room 2 of the Bowden Building, 120 Church St., Pensacola. The Committees Meeting Schedule is as follows: 9 a.m. to noon (Investment Committee); 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. (Nominating Committee); 2 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. (Audit/ Budget Committee); and 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. (Executive Committee).
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For more information, e-mail Jenn Masiulis at jmasiulis@uwf.edu. Feb. 18-20 The plays of Tennessee Williams are infamous for the tone of inescapable desperation exhibited by its main characters. Although Williams' third screenplay Summer and Smoke does not betray this tragic thematic, the aesthetics of the set design and the punctuated, yet brilliant moments of rhetorical wit bound together with existential concern proves that beauty cannot be stifled by the scrim of smoke caused by the character's burning desperation. For more information, e-mail CFPA at jbrisky@ uwf.edu. Feb. 19-20
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For more information, The West Florida Historic contact Geri Battist at Preservation, Inc (WFHPI) 850-474-3306 or e-mail monthly Board Meeting at gbattist@uwf.edu. will be held at noon at the J. Earle Bowden Building, 120 Church Street, Feb. 17 Pensacola, Fla. The UWF Bookstore is conducting a Faculty/ Staff Satisfaction Survey that is due by today. To access the survey, log onto http://www. oncampusresearch.org/ surveys/uofwestflorida_ faculty/
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The Graduate School workshop is designed for students that may be For more information, interested in attending contact Greg Kirby at 850-474-3100 or e-mail graduate school. The workshop will go over at gkirby@uwf.edu. the nuts and bolts of the application process. Career Services will present a Feb. 17 Graduate School Workshop from noon to 1 p.m. in Those seeking to study Building 22 Room 265. abroad must attend All students are invited to a General Information attend. Preregistration is Session. The sesavailable, sion will be held in the Commons Room 260. For more information, e-mail Each session reviews Career Services at career@ the application process uwf.edu. and student responsibilities for study abroad and will also highlight Feb. 21 topics related to studying abroad, including: The UWF singers and Financial Aid for Study madrigals will be performing Abroad, Exchange loca- in a concert at 7:30 tions, Summer Study p.m. to celebrate the Abroad Options, etc. accomplishments and contributions to music by For more information, see African Americans through the UWF Study Abroad singing through the history Website at http://uwf. of African American music. edu/intered/studyabroad/ or e-mail Sara E. Brake For more information, e-mail at intered@uwf.edu. CFPA at jbrisky@uwf.edu.
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Men’s basketball team defeated UWF Sports Information The Unversity of West Florida fell to the University of North Alabama 96-89 on Feb. 7 despite shooting a season-best 59.3 percent from the field and 67.9 percent in the second half. All five starters scored in double digits for the Argonauts, led by junior Jamar Moore with 22 points on 8-12 shooting. Moore also grabbed five rebounds and dished out seven assists for UWF (8-14, 1-7 GSC). Juniors Anthony Sims and Mike Whisman added 16 points. Sims shot 8-10 from the free throw line, and
Whisman was 7-8 from the field. UNA (11-13, 4-4 GSC) led by 12 points in the first half, but the Argonauts fought back and tied the score at 31-31 on a Whisman layup at the 2:53 mark. The Lions re-took the lead, but a pair of free throws by Sims with two seconds left in Moore the half narrowed the lead to one, and the Argonauts went into halftime down by one at 40-39. The Argos started the second half on a roll, going up by six points on a layup by junior Mike Lewis at the
16:55 mark. The Lions kept taking advantage of UWF turnovers and built a 14-point lead with 1:59 left. With the game seemingly out of reach, the Argos kept fighting, and with a pair of Lewis’s free throws UWF scored nine unanswered points over the next minute. The Lions held on and kept UWF at bay, and free throws by Ricky Davison and Warrick Mastin clinched the seven-point win for UNA. Marcus Landry had a big night for the Lions, scoring 19 points with nine rebounds.
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Weekly Scores Men’s basketball Feb. 7 @ West Georgia 89-96 loss Overall Record 8-14 (1-7 GSC)
Women’s basketball Feb. 7 @ North Alabama 54-75 loss Overall Record 8-14 (1-7 GSC)
Photo by Jim Hogue
Senior Zach Taylor, shown in this 2010 game, provided some pop at the plate with two hits and added two RBIs in the 5-1 victory over SHC.
Peters throws a gem Shawn Handrahan Staff Writer
The undefeated University of West Florida men’s baseball team dominated Spring Hill College of Mobile 5-1, on Feb. 9 in front of a home crowd of about 160 on a cold, overcast day for its fifth win of the season. The Argos entered the field with passion and determination, blaring “Shipping off to Boston” over the sound system, to spark inspiration and start the game off with a bang. “We’ve been waiting all fall to be able to show people what we are made of,” freshman Houston Brown said. The Argos took the field first with left-handed freshman pitcher Kevin Peters on the mound, quickly getting three outs and allowing no hits. SHC followed with the same outcome against UWF in the bottom of the inning. The scoreboard remained empty through the first inning until the bottom of the 2nd inning, when junior Josh Higgins of the Argos sent a ball soaring over the left-field fence, bringing the Argos up 1–0. SHC got its second on-base in the third inning with Bryan Simms. He was facing a 3-2 count and hit a fly ball into center field for a single. On the next at bat for SHC, the Argos caught Simms trying to steal second, and trapped him for the third out of the inning. “It was an exciting game,” local baseball fan Tim Hauck said. “The temperature was dropping, the rain began to fall and the players were still giving it their
all. UWF destroyed them. I love it.” The Argos continued to control the game during the bottom of the third. Senior Brandon Brewer was hit by the pitcher and walked. After reaching first, he managed to do what Spring Hill’s Simms failed to, he stole second, bringing life into the crowd. The third at bat in the bottom of the third was junior Leo Lamarche, who slammed the ball deep into center field. SHC’s center fielder made an error, dropping the ball allowing Lamarche to hit triple and bringing Brewer in to score. Senior Zach Taylor hit a line drive down the third base line, creating a single and bringing in Lamarche to score. Peters pitched the first six innings, allowing three hits and no runs, in only 70 pitches. This is his second win with UWF. Spring Hill remained scoreless until the top of the seventh inning, when freshman Josh Hollingsworth took over the mound for UWF and allowed one run and three hits, finally putting SHC on the scoreboard. The game was called during the bottom of seventh due to heavy rain, ending the game with a 5–1 score. The key player of the game was Taylor. He ended with 2–3 including a double and two RBI’s. “Our hitters are hitting well, our pitchers are pitching well, and our position players are making plays behind our pitcher,” Brown said. “There’s not much more you can do.” The Argos will open a two-game series against Delta State Univesity on Feb. 19. For more information visit www.goargos.com
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Leo Lamarche is batting over .400 for the season and .600 against lefthanded pitchers.
Argos split series against Saints n UWF loses its first game of the season, but bounces back, winning game two, 15-1 UWF Sports Information The Unviersity of West Florida split a two-game series against the University of Flagler. Senior right-hander Daniel Vargas-Vila got the start for UWF (6-1) in the first game, and he did not make it out of the third inning. Vargas-Vila (1-1) gave up seven runs on five hits and one walk in just two and two-thirds innings in the loss. Jonathan Armold (1-1) lasted seven innings in the win for Flagler (4-3), striking out seven
batters while allowing two runs, one earned, on five hits and three walks. The Saints started with two runs in the first inning on a tworun home run by Jose Rohena. The Saints then added one more in the second on an inside the park home run by shortstop Devon Hellett. Flagler capped off their scoring and knocked Vargas-Vila out of the game with four more runs in the third, highlighted by a tworun double by Hellett. The Argos got on the board in the bottom of the third with a
run on a Flagler error, and they added one more in the fourth on a bases loaded walk by junior Taye Larry . Armold held strong on the mound, as he kept UWF off the scoreboard from that point through the seventh inning and did not allow a baserunner of the final nine batters faced. The UWF bullpen Huggins kept the Argonauts in the game, led by two scoreless innings by senior Zach North. Flagler’s Tyler McKendree came in to pitch the final two innings, and he allowed just one walk and no runs to close out the win. Junior left-hander Ben Hawkins took the mound for
UWF in game two, and he allowed just one unearned run in six innings for the win, improving to 2-0. Senior Dustin Brenton pitched the final inning for UWF, strikeout out two and allowing just one baserunner. Max Rusch (2-1) allowed 11 runs in three innings and was credited with the loss for Flagler. The Argos were held without a run in the first, but they went on to score at least one in every other inning in game two. Hammac was one of three Argonauts to hit home runs, as Larry hit a two-run shot down the left field line in the second
❱❱ Rundown UWF men’s baseball team lost the first game of a two-game series against University of Flager. They rebounded in the second game and won 15-1. The agros sent senior Daniel Vargas-Vila to the mound in the first game. He gave up seven runs on five hits and one walk. In the second game, junior Ben Hawkins pitched six innings, allowing just one unearned run. During this game, UWF had an offensive explosion with third baseman Josh Huggins hitting a two-run bomb. He went 2-4 with two runs and two RBIs. Overall, the Argos are 7-1 in the season. and junior third baseman Josh Huggins hit a two-run bomb to left in the sixth. Larry finished the game 3-4 with two runs and three RBIs, while Huggins was 2-4 with two runs and two RBIs. Senior shortstop Brandon
Brewer and junior second baseman Justin Bennett also finished with two RBIs each in the second game. For more information and all the action live visit at www. GoArgos.com
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Softball gears up for 2011 season Chris Elkins Staff Writer The Argonaut softball team began its season Friday with a doubleheader against Saint Leo University. The Argos won the first game 6-5 and the second game 18-9. UWF won at least 40 games for the third consecutive season in 2010, finishing with a 40-16 record. They were 16-11 in conference play. In this season’s GSC preseason poll, the Argos have been picked to finish third in the Gulf South Conference East Division. “We come to into every season looking to win the Gulf Coast Conference,” junior third baseman Amber Ingram said. However, the team’s ultimate goal is to finish in the top 10 in the South Region and to win a national championship, Head Coach Tami Cyr said. The team prepared for the season with 60 prac-
❱❱ Rundown UWF women’s softball team opened its season with a double-header against Saint Leo University. The first game was won 6-5, and the second was won by UWF 18-9. The Argos were picked to finish third in the conference by the GSC preseason poll. The team will look to overcome the odds by winning a national championship. tices, weight lifting, and working in the batting cages for about 50 days, Cyr said. “We’re very prepared, ready to go, and can’t wait to Cyr play,” Cyr said. The Argos have a wealth of talent, led by Ingram, who plays third base. Ingram was a secondteam All-American last season. She started every game at third base, hit .418, and led the team with 58 runs scored. “I look to play how I always play and strive to always do my best and
always do what’s best for the team,” Ingram said. The team also expects big numbers out of transfer pitcher Ashleigh McLean and junior shortstop Danielle Kildow. McLean played at McLennan Community College in Waco, Texas in 2010. She recorded a 25-5 record with 173 strikeouts. “She comes in very seasoned,” Cyr said. “She’ll be an impact player right away.” Kildow played catcher last year for the Argos but
is playing shortstop in 2011. She lettered four years as a shortstop at Navarre High School. In 2010, she started all 56 games and was named the GSC Top Newcomer. “We filled our pitching slot very well,” Cyr said. In addition to McLean, the Argos will look to freshmen McKenna Russell from Grapevine High School in Grapevine, Texas for strong pitching. “Russell played at a high level in Dallas, Texas,” Cyr said. Cyr enters the season with 895 career victories. “That’s exciting too,” she said. “You do something long enough, and those things tend to stock up.” She has been the head coach for the Argos for 17 seasons, according to goargos.com. UWF has finished with at least 40 wins in 13 of those seasons. “I think Coach Cyr is amazing,” Ingram said. “She knows what she’s talking about. I really feel
❱❱ Rundown UWF men’s tennis team opened its season with a win over Florida Southern College 7-2. The Argos beat FCS with by winning two out of the three doubles matches and five out of six matches.
Photo by Rebecca Barnhart
Junior Sean Gunnels hits a serve on Feb. 11.
Argos shine in season opener Rebecca Barnhart Contributing writer Braving the wind and bitter cold, the University of West Florida men’s tennis team did not disappoint at their season opener. On Feb. 11, the No. 8 team (1-0) defeated No. 7 Florida Southern College (1-1) at the Ralph “Skeeter” Carson Tennis complex on the UWF campus at 1 p.m. UWF beat FCS 7-2, with two of three doubles matches and five of six singles matches. Head Coach Derrick Racine said while the team was excited to get the season started, they knew they would have to be at the top of their game to beat such close competition. “We’ve been practicing hard these past few weeks,” Racine said. “We knew what to expect with this team.” Sophomore Leandro Ferreira, paired with junior Audrey Pozhidaev in No. 1 doubles, beat Ivan Marevic and Brian deMontfort of Florida Southern, 8-4. The No. 2 doubles were freshman Domenico Sano and junior transfer Jose Carlos Tolentino. The duo defeated Benoit Paradis and C.J. Johnson, 8-2. Juniors Mike Lue and Sean Gunnels lost at the No. 3 spot against Jorge Gutierrez and Nathan Leavitt, 3-8. “It was tough because it was windy and a little cold,” Lue said. “The ball’s a little bit slower.” Marevic fell short in straight sets (6-3, 6-4) in the
No. 1 singles to Pozhidaev, ranked No. 20 in the nation. After Johnson retired due to an ankle injury in the second set, Tolentino clinched his first singles victory as an Argonaut. Ferreira, ranked No. 15, defeated deMontfort (6-2, 6-2) at No. 2. Lue defeated Gutierrez (7-5, 6-3) at the No. 5 spot. Also claiming his first UWF singles victory, Sano came out on top with a 6-2, 6-2 win over Leavitt at No. 6. Paradis claimed Florida Southern’s only singles point with a 6-7, 6-4, 10-8 victory over Gunnels at the No. 3 position. “I think that overall, everyone’s playing a little smarter and a little better,” Racine said. About a dozen UWF students sat on the bleachers and cheered for the team, including Luke Killam, a sophomore electrical engineering major. Killam is taking a beginner’s tennis course at UWF this semester. “I’m really enthusiastic about playing, so I wanted to come out and support the guys and see how they were going to do,” he said. With pre-match cookouts planned later in the season, Racine hopes the support from the UWF student body continues to grow. “Most people think tennis is going to be real quiet,” Racine said. “But when they get to a college match, they find out it’s a team format. You can yell and scream.”
Tennis schedule Men’s tennis Feb. 18 vs. Lynn University at 10 a.m. Feb. 19 vs. Rollins at 10 a.m. Feb. 25 vs. Armstrong Atlantic at 1 p.m.
Women’s tennis Feb. 18 vs. Lynn University at 10 a.m. Feb. 19 vs. Rollins at 10 a.m. Feb. 25 vs. Armstrong Atlantic at 10 a.m.
comfortable playing for her.” The Argos have put time into building team unity in the off-season. “We spend a lot of time together,” Cyr said. Ingram said that team chemistry is a lot better than it has been in the past few years and that overall it is, “good.”
UWF begins its campaign for the East Division with its conference opener at home against Valdosta State on March 5. “It just takes a little hard work and effort,” Ingram said. The Argos’ next game will be aganist Palm Beach Atlantic University in St. Petersburg on Feb. 25.
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