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VOLUME 40 ISSUE 10

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23, 2011

UWF prepares for Gov. Scott’s potential budget cuts Shawn Handrahan Staff Writer When Florida Gov. Rick Scott entered office, he had plans for a huge budget cut that he says will benefit the state’s economic problem, as well as produce jobs.

One budget he said he would not touch would be the state’s education budget.

Now that he is in the process of rolling out his budget proposal, the education budget has shown up in the proposal.

The University of West Florida is unsure

exactly how much it will cut.

“The state is facing a $3.5 to $6.1 billion budget deficit,” Chief Budget Officer Susan Stephenson said. “We will have to wait and see how they resolve the shortfall and exactly how much will be taken from the higher education portion of the budget. “ Work is in progress to determine what will need to be done to accommodate the budget cuts, but as of now it is still being figured out.

“Senior administration has a strategic

❱❱ Rundown Gov. Rick Scott’s state budget proposal includes potential cuts for higher education. Although the amount of the cuts will remain unknown until the budget is finalized in May, UWF is making plans to accomodate the shortfall. planning and resource allocation process under development, but it won’t be in place for this year’s budget decisions,”

Stephenson said. “That new process will begin in Fiscal Year 2011-2012 for the Fiscal Year 2012-1013 budget year. For this year, the president and vice presidents are looking across the institution for pressure points associated with growth and strategic realignment. As we know more about the final budget numbers, decisions will be made, and the president will announce to the campus the final budget decisions.”

Gun bill recommendation vetoed

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VOYAGER IN BRIEF Sports

Argos win 10 straight games The UWF men’s baseball team defeated UWG 8-1.

Daniel Vargas-Vila, who was the starting pitcher, threw his third complete game of the year.

Dustin Lawley went 2-3 with one RBI and two runs scored.

He also hit his fourth home run.

See full story on page 7

Opinion Photo By W. Paul Smith

University of West Florida President Judy Bense made an appearance at the March 11 student Senate meeting to discuss Florida Senate bill 234. She applauded the student senators’ handling of the proposed legislation, which would have allowed the carrying of concealed weapons on college and university campuses.

n SGA President Josh Finley decides against condemning gun bill following amendment W. Paul Smith Staff Writer Student Government Association President Josh Finley announced he would be vetoing the recent recommendation passed by the senators to condemn Florida Senate bill 234 during the March 11 student Senate meeting.

The bill would have allowed people with concealed weapons permits to carry guns on college and university campuses.

This veto comes in light of a recent amendment added to the controversial bill, which removed colleges and universities from the proposed “open carry” legislation.

“I do not feel comfortable sending off a piece of legislation that says we oppose something that is no longer in the bill,” Finley said.

The amendment to the bill came on the heels of emotional testimony given before the Florida Legislature

by Robert Cowie, the father of a Florida State University student, Ashley Cowie, 20, who died on January 9 in an accidental shooting at a party in Tallahassee.

In his remarks to the lawmakers in Tallahassee, Cowie said, “I challenge anyone present today in this room who is a parent, or for that matter, any voter in this state that is a parent, to come forward to meet me eye-to-eye and

comfort me with the thought that our campuses will be better and safer places if the possession of firearms is permitted by anyone other than a law enforcement officer.”

University of West Florida President Judy Bense also spoke at the meeting. Referring to Cowie, she said, “The point he was making is that college students do these sort of things, have parties, and if there are firearms around it is only a bad thing.”

The Senate engaged in passionate debate of the controversial bill for three weeks, and Finley assured the senators that their deliberations were not in vain.

“What you guys did meant a lot,” Finley said. “Do not count it in any way as a waste of time, because it was not.

You guys did what a student government is supposed to do.”

Bense expressed similar sentiment in her remarks.

“I personally want to thank you for the way you handled the proposed gun legislation,” Bense said.

“It was very much like a floor debate at the House of Representatives or the Senate.

“It was a hot button issue. It made the University of West Florida look good, and I’m proud of you.”

The Senate also passed a second reading of the budget bill, which contained in the final version of the bill more money allocated for organizations seeking further funds.

“Congratulations on passing the budget,” Finley said.

“I know it’s been a rough debate, but thank you guys for all your work.”

Approximately $1.5 million in funding was sought by the various organizations, clubs and departments, but

See SENATE, page 2

Proposed ordinance threatens off-campus housing Molly Bruno Staff Writer A proposed Escambia County housing ordinance amendment could ban more than five unrelated people from living in a single-family home, and some University of West Florida students living near campus might be affected by the regulation.

The ordinance does not concern just UWF students, said Alexis Bolin, a local real estate agent and supporter of the proposed amendment. Pensacola Beach and the west side of town are also experiencing problems with zoning in addition to two

❱❱ Rundown A proposed housing ordinance amendment that would ban more than five unrelated people from living in a singlefamily home has come under attack from UWF students and Escambia County community members. The final meeting for the ordinance will be held on April 7 at 5:30 p.m. at 221 Palafox Place. groups of UWF students living near campus, she said.

“The issue came to a head in September because of repeated complaints to Commissioner White from constituents living near the two houses occupied by students,” stated an article from the Pensacola News Journal.

A public hearing was held

earlier this month to address the proposed ordinance amendment. The agenda called for the Board of County Commissioners to review an amendment to the Land Development Code. One of the recommendations was to amend a portion of the Land Development Code to “restrict occupancies in residential zoning

districts to families,” according to a summary report of the hearing.

“All we’re trying to do is clarify how many people can live in a single-family home,” said Bolin, who spoke at the first hearing about the ordinance.

Bolin said that this proposed amendment to the ordinance is not about off-campus housing for UWF students.

“It just so happens that there are some properties near the university where there are a bunch of people living,” Bolin said.

However, some UWF students

See HOUSING, page 2

Leave NPR alone; find healthy love Opinions editor W. Paul Smith discusses the recent decision by Congress to defund NPR and argues against it. Dr. Argo answers a letter about how to identify whether you are in a healthy relationship.

See full story on page 3

Life

Surfing through the seasons Contributing writer Garrett Spencer writes from the perspective of a surfer who loves the sport in every season. Spencer points out that it’s not always about catching the wave; it’s more about the relationship between the surfer, his friends and the ocean.

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Wednesday, March 23, 2011

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Program offers free tax assistance for UWF students, faculty Joslyn Rosado Staff Writer Tax season is here and students have the opportunity to have their tax returns filed for free with help from students taking the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance course on Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. until April 16.

The VITA tax prep site is located in the Commons, in room 260.

This is the first year for the VITA tax prep course, and it is a partnership

with the United Way’s VITA program, the IRS, Volunteer UWF and the University of West Florida College of Business.

“I became involved with the course because I am very passionate about students being involved in service and I actively support United Way programs and services,” Tiffany Jurey, Assistant Director for Volunteer UWF, said in an e-mail.

“I seek out opportunities for students to be actively engaged in service and service learning activities.”

Jurey is the faculty advisor for the VITA class and said there are eight students enrolled in the class, volunteering their time to do tax returns.

There are also two site coordinators who are UWF students but are not enrolled in the class.

“I’ve been working with the United Way for the last couple of years,” Taylor Swindle, senior finance major and site coordinator for VITA said. “We had people from the IRS come in and show us how to use the program.”

❱❱ Rundown Students, faculty and staff can get their taxes filed for free through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program. Volunteers will be able to assist with tax returns on Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. until April 16 in room 260 in the Commons.

There are many tax credits that students don’t know about and risk losing when they do their taxes on their own.

“Don’t assume anything,” Swindle said.

“Any questions, come see us. There are several credits out there just for going

to school. There are credits people don’t know they can get until they come to us.”

Some students would rather do their taxes on their own since they’re dependents under their parents.

“I’ve never filed

taxes before,” Ariele Harshbarger, freshman history major, said.

“But I’m filing under my parents. I’m probably going to call my dad for help, even though he insists I won’t need it.”

Students in the class have to volunteer for 90 hours at the VITA site by the end of the semester to get credit. They only file the standard individual or couple income tax returns.

“We had people from the IRS come in and show us how to use the program TaxWise,” Swindle said.

Senate: Budget passes second, final reading only about $700,000 was available.

“The money requested was way more than we had to allocate,” Sen. Jonathan Williams said. “We couldn’t give everyone everything they wanted. Some people got less than five percent of what they actually wanted.”

The Club Managers Association of America, Student Veterans of America, Air Force Cadet Activity Board, Surf Club, Ballroom Dance, Peer Educators, and Experimental Archaeology all received more funding than in the original budget

bill.

The Progressive Student Alliance, which had originally received no funds, was allocated $500 in the final bill.

The Mock Trial team, an organization that competes with other colleges’ teams in simulation court trials as preparation for law school, had asked for more funding but did not receive it.

Kimberly Tatum, the faculty sponsor for Mock Trial and an assistant dean of UWF, spoke at the meeting to advocate for more funds.

“I can tell you from

❱❱ Rundown Although almost $1.5 million was requested by student organizations, clubs and departments, SGA was only able to allocate funds from a $700,000 budget, The remaining $24,644 will go into a nonrecurring account that won’t be accessible to student orgainzations. being the sponsor for nine years,” Tatum said. “We’ve had students that have gone on to law school who said that their experience on the Mock Trial team at UWF helped them in their law school experience and on the trial team at law school.”

A motion was made and

passed by the senators to allocate Mock Trial an additional $3,000 in funding from a $27,644 buffer left over from the budget.

The remaining $24,644 buffer will go into a nonrecurring account, and student organizations will not be allowed to ask for that money.

Housing: Students rally against proposed ordinance see this ordinance as a threat to off-campus housing. A Facebook event page titled “Rally to to keep off campus housing for UWF students” has 155 members who plan to attend the final hearing on the ordinance.

The Facebook event calls for students to come to the meeting to “show support that this amendment is unjust!”

Abby Godwin, a sopho-

more majoring in commu- eight people, then do it.” nity health education, said Bolin said the ordinance she does not agree would simply make with the proposed enforcement easier. ordinance.

“The idea is that “I mean, it’s a free you buy a house in a country, and we can single-family neighdecide whether we borhood, because you want to live with more want to live in a singlethan five people,” she family neighborhood,” said. “It doesn’t really Godwin she said. seem fair. If you have Bolin said that she a big house and you can wants college students to have afford to live with seven or fun and enjoy themselves, but

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also said it’s important to “let the rest of the people enjoy their property in peace and quiet.”

According to UWF police reports, the five noise complaints from Jan. 2 to March 14 all related to on-campus incidents.

The final meeting on the ordinance will be April 7 at 5:30 p.m. at 221 Palafox Place in the Hagler/Mason Conference Room.

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Opinions Editor, W. Paul Smith

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Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Chartwells takes a break for spring break We at The Voyager hope that our readers had a safe and exciting spring break. The last week provided a much-needed oasis in the middle of an otherwise challenging semester.

However, some members of our staff who live on campus felt unfairly punished by Chartwells for not choosing to leave campus.

It seems that during the break the Nautilus Market was only available to students from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

The reduced hours meant that students only had access to one meal a day on campus, leaving them with no other option but to search for food off campus.

This can be very inconvenient for students on a limited budget and students who might not have a readily available means of transportation to and from campus.

The student meal plan is a requirement for students living on campus for the first time. The require-

ment stipulates that all first time on-campus students must purchase a meal plan that covers at least ten meals a week.

Due to the limited hours of the Nautilus Market, students would not have been able to take full advantage of the meal plan that they are obligated to purchase.

And when you’re a college student, every dollar counts. You don’t have money to waste on hypothetical meals that aren’t actually provided.

We do acknowledge that there’s a good chance that they were understaffed during a time when most of their workers would’ve wanted to enjoy their break like everyone else.

However, the bottom line is that Chartwells is there to provide a service to paying students, and they should be able to cover their hours just like any other business that employs college students.

— The Voyager Zach North/Staff artist

Congress should leave NPR’s funding alone W. Paul Smith Opinions Editor

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ast week, the House of Representatives passed a bill to strip NPR of public funds, with all but seven Republicans voting for the bill and every Democrat voting against it.

Folks, let me just say I’m none too happy about this attack on NPR. Granted, this bill will likely die in the Senate, but if Congress takes away my “All Things Considered,” “Fresh Air,” “Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!” and “This American Life”… then I might have to go Guy Fawkes on these clowns.

The Republicans claim this bill was only in response to trimming the deficit, but the likely reality is that they simply don’t agree with the content of NPR and find it to be too liberal for their tastes – a claim that is absolutely ridiculous as we shall see.

But first let’s examine just what NPR is.

NPR, formerly called National Public Radio, a privately and publicly funded non-profit media organization, was created in 1970 as part of the Public Broadcasting Act and currently has approximately 33 million listeners on its almost 800 affiliate radio stations across the country.

According to NPR’s financial statements, the organization’s total revenues

for 2010 were around $180 million. NPR Republicans have crafted a bill that would receives no direct federal funding. Yes, you lower the federal deficit by a whopping read that right — no direct federal funds.

0.0003 percent.

Instead, member stations receive The Congressional Budget Office has federal funding in the form of grants given recently said that defunding NPR is so to them by the Corporation for Public statistically insignificant that it wouldn’t Broadcasting, a non-profit corporation reduce the federal deficit by one cent. created by Congress The realthat established ity is likely that NPR as well as the Republicans have Public Broadcasting not crafted this bill “There is no question Service. as a way to reduce that NPR provides Only about 1.5 the deficit as they percent of NPR’s claim, but rather as some of the best revenue comes political retribution and most balanced in the form of for an organizagrants from the tion they perceive journalism in the CPB, while about as having a liberal 45 percent of the bias. country.” funds come from However, the membership dues charge of liberal and program fees, bias in NPR’s and the rest is derived, according to NPR’s programming is utter nonsense. website, “from private foundations, indiA 2005 study by University of viduals and corporations, in the form of California at Los Angeles compared grants, gifts, investment proceeds, and several national news organizations across corporate sponsorships.” the country and found that NPR was This means that NPR itself receives less almost directly in the middle of the ideothan $5 million in federal funds each year, logical spectrum. while all member stations receive about They conducted their research by rank$80 million total in CPB grants. ing news organizations according to the The current U.S. deficit hovers around sources, such as think tanks and policy $1.4 trillion dollars. So by attempting groups, most often cited in news stories. to cut the public funding of NPR, the They found NPR to be on par with “Time”

Learning to recognize a good relationship Dear Dr. Argo: Several of us have noticed that one of our friends is not treated well at all by her boyfriend. He flirts with us and often makes jokes about her that aren’t funny. Somehow she doesn’t seem to notice what is right in front of her. She has even talked about possibly marrying him one day. How do we talk to her about something that should be so obvious to her already? She’s so in love that I don’t think she’ll hear what we have to say.

Sincerely, Wanting to Be a Good Friend Dear Wanting to Be a Good Friend: Sometimes people see what they want to see in relationships. For some, there can be such a pressure to be in a relationship or to find a marital partner that they overlook the obvious.

For others, their history of relationships can be so negative that it can make it difficult for them to really evaluate what a healthy relationship should look like.

A third reason that some miss the warning signs of an unhealthy relationship is because 10 percent of the time the relationship might be so great that they think they can one day have it that good 100 percent of the time.

Based on the reasons I’ve mentioned, it makes sense that you consider the possibility that your friend will not embrace your feedback about her boyfriend.

However, it can help you to feel good in knowing that you’ve tried to be a good friend by sharing what you have observed.

Since force can lead to resistance, do not plan for your friend to automatically be convinced by your feedback.

The more you push, the more she may resist. Think of it as planting a seed. Your friend may not agree at first, but it may help her to begin to notice her boyfriend’s behavior over time.

Below is a short quiz that may also help your friend to evaluate her relationship.

Healthy Relationships Quiz • Can we be ourselves with each other?

• Do we like who we are when we are with each other?

• Can we accept and cherish each other just the way we are - without reservations?

• Do we enjoy each other’s company?

• Do we respect and understand each other even when we disagree?

• Do we bring out the best in each other?

• Do we act in each other’s best interests?

• Do we support and encourage each other’s personal growth?

• Do we each feel freedom to spend time with family and friends without feeling checked-up on?

• Do we each feel safe in this relationship?

The goal for us all is to be able to answer “yes” to every item in the quiz.

If your friend can’t, then this gives you another opportunity for healthy discussion about relationships. Even if your friend can’t answer “yes” to every item, she ultimately has the responsibility of deciding for herself what type of relationship she is willing to be in. You will get to model a healthy way of being by showing your respect for your friend even when she sometimes stumbles in her relationships and learns about life and love the hard way.

Counseling and Wellness Services offers couples counseling that is free of charge for students. Students can also meet with a counselor individually to discuss concerns about their relationships.

— Dr. Argo Dr. Argo questions are answered by staff members of the UWF Health Center and UWF Counseling and Wellness Services.

and “U.S. News and World Report.”

There is no question that NPR provides some of the best and most balanced journalism in the country. Their programs have consistently won numerous awards, including several Peabody Awards.

A 2003 study conducted by the polling firm Knowledge Networks and the University of Maryland’s Program on International Policy Attitudes found that those who get their news from public broadcasting such as NPR and PBS are better informed on the issue than those who get their news from other private organizations such as Fox News and CBS. Another 2003 study done by the University of Maryland found that the audiences of NPR and PBS had a far more accurate understanding of the events of the Iraq War than audiences from every other media organization in the country, whether print or broadcast.

I think it is no coincidence that public funded media outfits happen to be among the best in the place for journalism in the country. The nonprofit model may not be best for every media organization, but it clearly works for NPR. With all the real problems this country faces, it is absurd to think defunding NPR amounts to anything other than an empty political gesture by Republicans.

Republicans in Congress, stay the hell away from my NPR. I’m serious.

State workers’ retirement plans do not need to be changed Robert Fahnestock Contributing Writer

employee making $40,000 per year (take home pay of say $32,000) that amounts to $19,200 per year in retireecently Gov. Rick Scott, ment income. several state legislators and Currently financial planners are the Pensacola News Journal recommending that a retiree should have suggested several budget saving have at their disposal 80 percent of measures that will come straight out of their salary when they retire. the hide of state workers and teachers.

The standard recommendation Presently the state kicks in the to retirees is that they withdraw no entire amount of the annual contribumore than 5% per year from these tion to the pension plan for employother sources. That means to reach ees on the Florida State Retirement that 80 percent mark when our above System. The FSRS is one of the bestmentioned university employee managed defined benefit plans in the retires they will need to have packed country and is away $250,000in no danger of $500,000 by age running a deficit.

65 depending upon “Politicians should Although writlife expectancy. ers for the PNJ That translates not change a budget have referred to to saving $5,000 item that is soundly the plan as “lush,” per year for 30 I don’t think any years in a fixed managed, not in of the employees interest account financial difficulty, or retirees on the earning 3 percent plan would agree — tough to do and part of the with that assesswhen your pay has total compensation ment. been less than the Until the early private sector for package that to mid ’70s, those 30 years. It also attracts better skilled on the FSRS puts our hypothetiwere required to cal employee’s take employees.” contribute about home pay at less 5 percent of their than the poverty pay to the fund. level.

However, the state had a difficult This is a lush retirement plan? time hiring qualified people to fill Those in Tallahassee have recomcertain positions (accountants, systems mended, among other things, that the science) because the private sector pay plan be changed back to contributory was often twice the salary offered by plan. This, of course, results in an autothe state. matic pay cut for employees.

In an effort to make the state jobs Many employees currently eligible more attractive, the legislature opted to retire but still on-the-job are to make the FSRS non-contributory so making plans to be gone July 1 if these that the total compensation package measures pass the state legislature. (salary plus benefits) offered prospecPoliticians should not change a tive employees made the job more budget item that is soundly managed, attractive. not in financial difficulty, and part of Someone participating on the FSRS the total compensation package that for 30 years is entitled to receive 48 attracts better skilled employees. percent of the average of their highIt’s easier to catch a slow moving est five years of pay. For a university bus than a fast one.

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Entertainment

L&E Editor, Josh de Leon

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Karma washes ashore

Garrett Spencer Contributing Writer

Sunrise came early on this cold spring morning. It was about 50 degre e s w i t h 14 m p h winds coming from the north and the swell was in the 3-foot range. For local surfers, this meant perfection.

“North winds means cold glassy, off-shore barrels,” Northwest Florida State College Sophomore Jon Brown said. “ We d o n ’t m i n d if it’s cold though.

That’s why they make wetsuits.”

Hurricane season and winter are our two most consistent times for swell.

“Hurricane season and winter have a few things in common,” Brown said. “Both bring us swell because of the strong winds.

Hurricane season’s strong w i n d s a r e o b v i ous, but winter is a little different story.

During the winter we get cold fronts, which start with strong winds from the south, east, or west and as the front passes the wind changes direction eventually ending with north. The strong winds c re a t e s w e l l and the north winds clean

it up making it perfect condition for any surfer.”

Surfing in our area isn’t an easy task. While they enjoy the warm emerald green waters of summer, in the back of their minds is always the icy brown, brackish water of winter.

“It’s super nice in the summer and spring when the waters warm and clear,” Matt Johnson, Server Assistant at Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse in Destin, said. “Only problem is summers usually flat.

Winter is an entirely different story. The water gets down in the 50’s and the air is even colder, but the surf is amazing.”

For the hardcore

locals that paddle out no matter what the conditions, it’s not about seeking some superficial gain, but instead about what the ocean gives back to them.

“Surfing is a release.

The second I paddle out I forget the problems of the day.” Johnson said. “Whether I had a bad night at work or I got a speeding ticket on the way to the beach, it all goes right out the window.”

Surfing is all about catching the perfect wave no matter what’s in your way. As selfish as this may sound, at the heart of surfing is a camraderie. If you are a surfer you are part of a family that stretches the world over.

“Everywhere I go, if there are surfers there, I

Photos by Garrett Spencer

TOP LEFT: A wave crashes ashore at Navarre Pier.

ABOVE: Jon Brown (left) and Matt Johnson out at Navarre Beach keep a lookout for swells.

have friends,” Brown said.

“The best part about surfing isn’t getting a big gnarly barrel, as nice as that may be, it’s watching your friend get that barrel and cheering him on from

the shoulder.”

At the end of every session, this group leaves with a smile on their faces and good frie n d s a t there side. That what s u r f i n g ’ s a l l a bout.

LEFT: Surfer Matt Johnson frequents the Emerald Coast in hopes of finding a good set of waves to ride.

Great food, better locale

Chelsea Heiser Staff Writer

Mr. Fahrenheit cranks up heat Terry Strickland Staff Writer Mr. Fahrenheit’s first album, “Galactic Beginnings” is an eclectic opus, ranging from exuberant pop, to reggae, to dark, spacey compositions. All the songs showcase fine musicianship and smart songwriting.

Mr. Fahrenheit has been a part of the Pensacola music scene since 2008. The band consists of Katy Hubbard on sax and vocals, R.J. McKee on guitar, Ben Minor on drums, and Robert Pennington on bass.

Their sound is hard to categorize. It often elicits comparisons to ska, perhaps because of Hubbard’s saxophone playing. There are also definite hints of reggae, and something about their music recalls early Weezer to me. Perhaps it is their exuberance or the playfulness of the songwriting.

Then again, maybe it’s just Minor’s glasses, which remind me of those often won by Weezer drummer, Pat Wilson.

If I could comfortably say that Mr. Fahrenheit had a prototypical sound, the opening track on the album, “Sleeping Giant,”

would exemplify it. The song is a breezy, saxdrenched melody with influences of ska and reggae and a pop sensibility. “Fly Fish Fly,” “Color Blind” and “Open Box” continue along similar lines.

“Bite My Skin” has a little more attitude.

Driving rhythm and heavy guitar riffs build up to a wailing duet between McKee’s guitar and Hubbard’s vocals and saxophone.

The band displays their playful song writing on “Down the Drain.” During a saxophone section, the notes seem to spiral downward, as if they were water swirling down a bathtub drain.

The band’s heavier side is on display on the tracks “Oxygen” and “Red Theft.”

The former features a driving bass line and some haunting vocals by Hubbard, while the latter is a head-banging tune with heavy, dirty guitars and an insanely infectious melody.

If I had to pick a favorite track on this album, it would definitely be track eight. It has a sparse, reggae backbone, fleshed out with some beautiful saxophone playing.

My favorite thing about

this song, however, is Hubbard’s voice. It is richer, subtler and more nuanced than on most of the album.

Hubbard’s vocal delivery on “Loneliest Train” is similarly beautiful.

Melancholy acoustic guitar and violin contrast sharply with the exuberance and lush instrumentation of the rest of the album. The sparser arrangement gives Hubbard’s voice space to expand and shine.

The final track, from which the album takes its name, is one of the strongest. Hubbard is at her best here, feather soft and razor sharp. Her voice glides and lingers, like a sentient breeze, over a soundscape of lazy guitar licks and steady rhythm.

The song sounds like a dialogue between the desert and the starry night sky, with plenty of space for the sounds to breathe and brood.

Overall, I would say that Mr. Fahrenheit is a real, local gem, and “Galactic Beginnings” is certainly worth a listen.

Mr. Fahrenheit’s next show will be on April 16, when the band will play with the Constellations and Deadly Fists of Kung Fu at Vinyl Music Hall in downtown Pensacola.

Located in downtown Milton Blackwater Bistro has no shortage of delicious food with a comforting homey feel.

The restaurant brings hundreds of hungry patrons to the center of Milton’s historic district.

Blackwater’s motto is “the tiny place that is big on taste.”

The Blackwater Bistro opened in 2009 after the historic building was in threat of demolition after Hurricane Dennis in 2005.

The bistro has been extremely successful.

A few of The Bistro’s recent awards include: Outstanding Business of the Year, Main Street Milton; Best Restaurant in Milton/Pace, The Independent News; Outstanding Business of the Year,Main Street Florida.

It has a wide variety of food ranging from American home-cooked “Mom’s Meatloaf” to french chicken cordon bleu. Prices also have a large range. There were affordable chicken salad sandwiches for the broke college student, and filet mignon for those looking to splurge.

There is a 10 percent off early- bird special from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. everyday.

Coming from campus on a gorgeous spring day. Blackwater Bistro was worth the 20 minute drive. When we arrived at Blackwater Bistro was no wait, and the hostess greeted us with gratitude.

Our waitress Tammy was even friendlier. The service was not over solicited, but just the right amount of helpfulness.

As a hungry college student, sophomore Erin Bugenske ordered a BBQ chicken club for

$8.95. After the first bite, she said “This sandwich is way better than McDonald’s dollar burgers.”

If you’re tired of Taco Bell’s 89 cent burritos and Burger King’s Dollar double stackers, then make the drive over to Blackwater Bistro. It’s a worry-free outing that won’t bust the wallet.

The bistro occasionally has live bands, and sets up events for holi-

days like St Patrick’s Day. The Bistro’s next event is May 8 for Mother’s day. Reservations are required by May 2.

To contact Blackwater Bistro call (850)6231105. Blackwater Bistro is located at 5147 Elmira Street.

Its hours are Tuesday through Thursday 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. , Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. and closed on Sundays.

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Many come to enjoy the festive mood and relaxed atmosphere of the Blackwater Bistro, located in downtown Milton.

❱❱ Rundown Top dish: The BBQ Chicken Club is a tasty and inexpensive treat for one looking for a quick and satifying lunch.

Location: 5147 Elmira Street, Downtown Milton, FL 32570 (850) 623-1105 Verdict: The Blackwater Bistro in Milton has an eclectic variety of meals, moods, and they are great for a quick mid-day lunch or a romantic outing with your sweety pants boyfriend or girlfriend.

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Magic players will gather Kristin McIntyre Contributing Writer They look in each other’s eyes with fire and determination. The captains prepare their armies for battle.

Both sides go 60 deep, never knowing when you can lose a soldier along the way. Each army has their strengths and weakness, but the outcome of the battle falls in the hand of their captain.

Every slight movement can make or break their armies, and determine who comes out victorious.

“The whole point is to win through any means necessary,” says Joel Marks, a junior at University of West Florida. “You want to know that your deck can take out, finish or control Photos by Kristin McIntyre everyone else.”

ABOVE & TOP RIGHT: A Magic: The Gathering player manages his spread of In the game Magic: The Gathering, a player cards during a game in the Commons. will sacrifice many of his “players” just to RIGHT: Players use many different decks in a game of Magic. come away with a win.

Everyday and all hours of challenge, some who play can compete for money.

“At Grand Prix the night students gather competitively, and some in the UWF's commons who play it as a social Atlanta, there were 16 to area and play this card experience,” says David 20 pros that play on the Bruty, Freshman at UWF. pro tour, and make their game.

The game was created “As a freshman I didn't living playing magic,”

by Richard Garfield, a know anyone so I started says Abbruzzese. “They professor at Whitman playing after seeing how play for six digits, where College in 1993. After many people played at first prize is 50 or 60 grand.” about two years of devel- the commons everyday.”

Maybe the next time But if your the type oping and getting every aspect covered, Magic: that doesn't want to just you walk through the T h e G a t h e r i n g w a s sit and play a fun little commons and make jokes game, there is competi- on those kids you will released on Aug.5, 1993. “ I l i k e t h e g a m e tive play. Different areas think again, one day they because it is like a all over the world hold might be making a lot of modern version of chess, tournaments called a money playing that silly it was created by a math- Grand Prix, where you card game. ematician, Richard Garfield,” says Doug Abbruzzese, a senior at UWF. “Considering the rules its very mathematical, probabilities and very in-depth, and requires a lot of foresight for competitive play.”

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This workshop will address social media and its relevance in the job search process. It will cover multiple social networks and how they can be used to network in and outside the area for job prospects. It will also cover how to create a professional social network. Career Services will present a Personal Branding Workshop from noon to 1 p.m. in Building 22, Room 265.

The Florida Public Archaeology Network (FPAN) will host the 4th Annual Archaeology Month Celebration event on Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the FPAN Coordinating Center at 207 East Main St. in downtown Pensacola next to The Fish House. This event is free and open to the public.

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“The Braindead Megaphone” by George Saunders has been selected for the 20102011 UWF Common Read Program! The essay collection includes a diverse selection of essays, each of which clearly models the nuances of critical inquiry for students. The subjects of the essays range from media criticism, to the complexities of international political/philosophical/spiritual issues, to literary criticism and humor pieces. There will be a public reading and Lecture with Saunders in the Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Building 82, Music Hall.

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March 24 Co-Op is always paid, always for credit, and the work experience compliments academics. Attending a Co-Op Info Session is the first step towards becoming a Co-Op participant.

Career Services will present a Cooperative Education Information Session from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. in Building 19 at the North Entrance.

Preregistration is required.

The university is invited to attend UWF's seventh annual Conflict Resolution Management Forum March 28 and 29 in the Commons Conference Center from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Topics include respectful workplace communication, workplace violence, communication etiquette, intercultural communication and more. Visit http://uwf. edu/oidr/crmf/2011/ to register.

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The Primary Elections for Student Government Association take place in the Commons.

For more information, e-mail Shantay Williams at asw13@students.uwf. edu.

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March 29 The Florida Public Archaeology Network (FPAN) will host a free public lecture series every Tuesday in March at 7 p.m. in the J. Earle Bowden building at 120 East Church St. The series, "Beyond Our Backyard: Archaeology around the World," will include lectures about archaeological projects from Ghana, Madagascar, Cuba, Peru and Saipan. All lectures are free and open to the public.

Recreation and Sports Services present Fishing Day Trip.

To find more free archaeology events, visit the Northwest Region of FPAN’s website at http:// www.flpublicarchaeology. org/nwrc/eventList.php.

For more information, e-mail Recreation at outdooradventure@uwf. edu.

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UWF will host their March Blood Drive, sponsored by UWF Air Force ROTC. It will be held behind the Commons Auditorium (by the bookstore entrance) from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. All donors will receive a Rave Movie Ticket and one lucky UWF donor from the two drives will win an iPod Nano!

The resume writing workshop is designed for students that are in the process of making a resume, or students that may be looking to update their existing resume. Career Services will present a Resume Writing Workshop Mar. 25 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. in Building 22, Room 265. All students are invited to attend.

Preregistration is available, by calling Career Services at 474-2254.

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Chargers sweep Argos UWF Sports Information The University of West Florida softball team lost twice on Sunday to Gulf South Conference rival No. 3 Alabama-Huntsville, losing 9-1 in 5 innings and 10-3.

In the first game, the Argonauts took an early 1st inning lead on an RBI double

by Crystal Thompson, but the momentum was shortlived, as the Chargers scored the final nine runs of the game.

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Meagan Billingsley opened the Charger scoring account in the 2nd, blasting a grand slam over the left field fence. The home run was one of three that Billingsley hit on that day.

B i l l i n g s l e y Ingram homered again as part of a four-run 3rd inning for UAH (22-1-1, 6-0 GSC).

Later, Billingsley delivered the walk-off RBI single in the 5th inning.

Ashliegh McLean (8-6) went the distance for UWF and took the loss.

In the second game, UWF scored first in the finale, as Amber Ingram delivered a sacrifice fly.

However, the Chargers roared back again, scoring in each of their six innings at the plate.

Stephanie Needham stroked a two-run single in the bottom half of the

inning that got UAH off and running, putting them up, 3-1.

Kelli Long homered in the 5th inning for the home team, while Billingsley’s final shot of the day came in the 6th.

Thompson and Lexi Mikedis each added RBIs for UWF. Alex Lewis (4-0) pitched 2 1/3 scoreless innings of relief to earn the win, while McKenna Russell (2-3) took the losing decision for UWF.

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Weekly Scores Softball March 18 vs. Shawnee State 10-0 win March 18 vs. Shawnee State 5-2 win March 19 @ West Georgia 6-5 loss March !9 @ West Georgia 3-0 loss March 20 @ UAH 9-1 loss March 20 @ UAH 10-3 loss

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Jason Postill, shown here in 2011, pitched eight innings allowing only one earned run. He has six wins on the season with a ERA of 1.58.

Winning streak continues UWF Sports Information

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Dustin Lawely, shown in 2011 play, went 6-10 in the series with three RBIs and two home runs.

The No. 4 University of West Florida men’s baseball team swept three games against Gulf South Conference opponent University of West Georgia.

UWF took game one 6-4, game two 4-1 and game three 8-1. The Argonauts improved to 24-4 overall and 5-1 in GSC play, while the Wolves fell to 8-16 overall and 1-6 in the GSC. Jason Postill (6-0) picked up the win for UWF in game one, hurling eight innings, allowing one earned run on just four hits. Postill fanned 10 UWG batters while walking zero.

In the first, the Argos took a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning when Dustin Lawley blasted a solo homerun to left field, his second in as many games.

UWG was held silent until the fifth when they plated a run off a RBI sacrifice fly by Bill Redmon, tying the game 1-1. UWF answered back in the bottom half of the inning with three runs of their own.

Eric Kroll got things started for West Florida with a leadoff walk. Kroll was later driven in on an RBI single by Tyler Hasings. Back to back sacrifice flys by Leo Lamarche and Greg Pron drove in Hastings and Brandon Brewer respectively, making the score 4-1.

The Argos tacked on another run in the bottom of the seventh after Brewer led things off with a stand up triple to right field. The next batter, Taye Larry , ripped a line drive to center field to drive in Brewer,

giving UWF a 5-1 lead. Larry put himself in scoring position by swiping second, his third stolen base of the game, and was driven in on the next pitch off an RBI single to left field by Lawley.

The Wolves plated another run in the eighth and two more in the ninth before Shane Waller came into the game to stop the Wolves rally. Waller picked up his fifth save of the season in 2/3 innings, to seal the victory in game one for UWF, 6-4.

The Wolves struck first in game two when Andy Marinelli came in to score off a booted ball in the outfield. The Argos answered back in the bottom half of the inning on a sacrifice fly by Lamarache that scored Lawley, tying the game 1-1.

Ben Hawkins (6-0) picked up the win for UWF in game two tossing 5.1 innings allowing no earned runs on four hits while striking out five.

The Argonauts plated three runs in the fifth inning thanks to some defensive mistakes by the Wolves and an RBI single to right field by Zach Taylor. The Argos went on to win game two 4-1 as Waller came in to pick up his sixth save of the year in one inning of work, striking out one.

In game three, the Argos Daniel Vargas-Vila (5-1) hurled his third complete game on the season leading the Argos to victory. Vargas-Vila allowed just one run on six hits while striking out seven.

The Argos drove in eight runs behind the offensive production of senior Dustin Lawley, who went 2-3 with a home run, one RBI and two runs scored.

Tolentino steps up for UWF

n Men’s tennis player joins UWF and brings leadership and friendship to the team Shawn Handrahan Staff Writer Jose Carlos Tolentino is a junior global marketing major at the University of West Florida, where he is also one of the star players on the No. 5-ranked men’s tennis team.

Tolentino’s hometown is Lima, Peru. In Jan. of 2011 he came to UWF, where he is currently standing with a 10-5 record for singles, as well as 12-3 record for doubles. His previous match was his first one at the No. 1 position.

He is ranked in the top 150 International Tennis Federation juniors and has been having a phenomenal year.

“I’ve been doing pretty well on the court,” he said. “I had some good performances against topranked players on singles and doubles. Hopefully, I keep improving to help my team.”

Playing for UWF has made a positive impact on Tolentino and the person that he has become, he said.

“I feel like I grew a lot as

a person by meeting great people, being more responsible with my schedule and learning how to divide my free time,” he said. “Being a student athlete is very hard to do. You have to worry about your studies and your games, especially.”

Preparation for matches isn’t anything that is too time consuming for him.

His pre-game rituals are not very advanced, but they seem to work perfectly for him.

“I like to listen to music, preferably reggaeton and change the tournagrips from my rackets to get focused,” he said.

Tolentino has a great presence bottom and off the court, and is an inspiration to many of the other players

on the team. great asset to the team.

“Jose, off the court, “Jose has brought a lot of is a very camaraderie nice guy,” to our team,” “Jose, off the junior Sean Gunnels said.

Gunnels said. court, is a very “The spirit “I feel he is he brings to nice guy.

I feel the type of the table has he is the type of person that if brought our I was in need person that if I team close of anything, I together and was in need of could count easily makes on him. On anything, I could him one of court, Jose is count on him.” our core leadvery mentally ers.” tough. He is A f t e r definitely a -Sean Gunnels graduating, fighter and Junior tennis player Tolentino never gives is looking up.” to pursue a His teamcareer in his mates believe that he plays a pivotal role in the success two loves, marketing and of the UWF men’s tennis tennis.

“I would like to work team, and he has been a

in the marketing department of a tennis resort in Florida,” Tolentino said.

“Hopefully, I will be able to do that as soon as I graduate. If not, teaching some tennis to younger kids until I find a job in my major.”

There are 10 more matches for UWF before the GSC tournament on April 16-17, followed by the NCAA south regional tournament on May 1–3, as well as the NCAA championship on May 11–14.

UWF won seven games in a row, but recently has dropped three straight matches.

However, Tolentino will play a vital part in UWF rebounding from its slump.

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Erdmann supports Argo football n UWF’s football feasibility committee discusses future Chris Elkins Staff Writer On March 8, the Football Feasibility Committee welcomed Joel Erdmann, the Athletic Director at the University of South Alabama. Erdmann contributed to a discussion of the possible addition of a football team at the University of West Florida.

USA completed its first football season in 2010.

He said he couldn’t think of any negative impacts from adding a football team to USA. “Football is an amazing sport. It’s much more than a sport. As a program it draws immediate attention,” he said.

“Not having football in the Deep South is like not having hockey in Minnesota,” Erdmann said.

Erdmann was the Athletics Director at

volleyball better,” he said.

Recruiting has gotten better because other sports take their recruits to football games.

“We now have a tradiSoutheastern Louisiana University when the school tional college feel,” he said.

“Alumni numbers are added football to its athletics program in 2003. He up,” Erdmann said. “The was also the Athletics amount of money raised Director at the University of with the Jaguar Athletic Fund is probably five times North Alabama. what it was.”

He said USA “Football is had very good keeping up with sports teams, but the Joneses,” something was UWF alumnus Ed missing. There was Reed said. “You’ve no identity. got to enhance the “When football university. There’s was born, a new no draw in the USA was born,” Erdmann Erdmann said. “It community.” made us better.

Reed, who graduWe’re a different place. ated from UWF in 1990, is “We used to beg students the head football coach at to come to games. We had a Tate High School and was pep rally in 2009 and it was on the football feasibility packed.” committee at SELU when Apparel sales, trade- it was starting its football marks, and vendors carry- program. ing USA merchandise There are 8,800 students increased substantially, he who will play football after said. high school in Florida, he “Football has made said. 800 will play Division baseball, basketball, and I. There are no Division II

schools in Florida, meaning we have a state of untapped players.

Russell Wright, the Managing Director of Collegiate Consulting, spoke to the committee about benchmarking data that Collegiate Consulting provided in October as a complement to the full feasibility study it completed in July of 2009.

“The total athletic budget needs to increase from $4.6 million to $8.9 million, including institutional waivers,” Wright said.

UWF will need to add almost 62 scholarships to its current athletic budget and hire seven new football coaches, two swimming and diving coaches, he said.

If UWF adds a football team to its athletics program, a women’s swimming and diving team will have to be added to abide by gender equity laws.

The current average number of football coaches per college in the GSC is 9.18. The average football

Upcoming meetings On April 5, there will be a meeting at Building 12 discussing Alexander Haas’ fundraising feasibility study. They will also have a committee discussion.

On April 26, the committee will meet at Building 12 with a review of draft proposal.

On May 10, they will meet for the last time at Building 12 for the final recommendation. operating budget in the GSC is $220,657.

UWF would also need to add six administrative positions: a Compliance Coordinator, Academic Coordinator, Director of Ticketing, Equipment/ Facilities Manager Assistant Athletic Trainer, and an Assistant Sports Information Director, Wright said.

Erdmann said that USA added a student fee of $150 based on a full-time courseload when it added its football program.

“Everyone does it differently,” UWF Athlethic Director Dave Scott.

“Our charge is not to make a financial or business plan, but it is information to think about,” Committee Chair Kyle Marerro.

“I’m really excited. I was skeptical at first, but I think football coming to UWF is what people want,” SGA President Josh Finely said.

“It will give a sense of who and what Argos are.

Football will unite everybody. It’s the right step forward.”

Olson follows in father’s footsteps n Golfer looks to achieve goal of national championship Chris Elkins Staff Writer The University of West Florida golf team is off to a hot start to the 2010-2011 season, and sophomore Blake Olson is a big reason.

The Argonauts are ranked No. 4 in the nation after winning their first two tournaments of the spring.

Olson led the way for Argos in the Matlock Invitational scoring 210, six under par.

“He’s been our best player so far this semester

and this year overall,” sophomore golfer Robbie Van Riper said.

Olson’s average score for the season is 72.39.

“He’s had some pretty solid, consistent performances,” Head Coach Steve Fell said.

He’s kind of stepped up his game this season, he said.

“I was born with the club,” Olson said. “My dad was an All-American at UWF, so I was just kind of born with the club and grew

up with golf.”

His father, Mark Olson, was an NAIA All-American for the UWF golf team in 1989.

Blake, a pre-dental major, graduated from Pensacola Catholic High School. He was named to the Pensacola NewsJournal All-Area Golf Team from 2005-2008.

“I had an injury my junior year, and so I had known the UWF golf coach when I was growing up,” he said. “I had been fortunate enough for him to offer me a scholarship, and I was lucky enough to play here.”

After getting off to a rocky start in the fall of his freshmen season, Olson

came back in the spring of 2010 and recorded a pair of top-three finishes.

He was the fourth consecutive Argo to be named GSC Freshmen of the Year, and was named to the National All-Freshmen Team.

“On the course, he’s very focused,” Van Riper said.

“He’s real determined in what he’s trying to do and he works hard at it.

“Off the course, he knows when to work and when to play. He’s a good person to have on the team, good for the comradery.”

“I want to win a national championship,” Olson said.

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Olson, son of All-American UWF Alumnus Mark Olson, averages a score of 72.39 on the season and has the best finish on the team with second.

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