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VOLUME 39 ISSUE 10
The voice of UWF students since 1968
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 27, 2010
VOYAGER IN BRIEF
Christmas in October
Sports
Argos win game in overtime UWF defeated the University of Mobile 3-2 on Oct. 21. The Argos and the Rams played hard, but regulation time was not enough. In the opening minutes of the extra time, Nick Salafrio scored the game-winner when his brother, Jack Salafrio, found him open in front of the net. See full story on page 7
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Finis Gaston and UWF President Judy Bense pose for a photo after Gaston’s new home was unveiled on Oct. 25 as part of the show “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.” Bense gave the Gaston family a $75,000 scholarship that will supplement the cost of tuition at UWF.
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Edition” visits Pensacola to film upcoming Christmas episode Rebecca Barnhart and Josh de Leon Contributing Writers Christmas came early for the Gaston family. Hundreds of University of West Florida students assisted in building a brand-new home from Oct. 19 to Oct. 24 for one deserving Gulf Coast family. The “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” team, with the help of Mariah Carey, brought the good news to the Baker, Fla. family on Oct. 18. According to a Heritage Homes news release, Finis Gaston postponed his successful college cheerleading career after his mother’s unexpected death. Horrified at the thought of his nieces and nephews being split up, he took them all into his home. Gaston then took a job as a cafeteria server. A major source of income, his gymnastics business, was shut down after the building was sold. His passion is now funneled into volunteering as a local cheerleading coach. At the “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” pep rally on Oct. 13, there were sign-up sheets at the door for students and the general public. Shifts began at 12 a.m., 6 a.m., 3 p.m. or 6 p.m. The build began Oct. 19 and was unveiled to the family on Oct. 25. Student volunteers comprised one-third of the total amount of volunteers, about 1,500, said UWF freshman volunteer Anna Plevak. Many were already fans of the show and brought their friends with them to the build. “I came out with my sorority sisters,” said Christina Padron, a UWF Exercise Science graduate student. “What we do is philanthropy and we love giving back to the community.” The cast members that were involved were excited about the new house at 1301 Rainbow Ave. Interior designer Michael Moloney said, “It’s pretty amazing. This is the best job ever.”
Opinion Military policy, cancer survivor Contributing Writer Ron Besser tells his story of surviving cancer and how men should be just as concerned with fighting cancer as women. Opinions Editor Freedom Whiting writes about the military’s “Don’t ask, don’t tell” policy and why it should be repealed in the name of freedom. See full stories on page 3
A&E
Judy Bense poses for a photo with Finis Gaston and his family in front of their newly-built home. Dr. Bense provided the Gaston family with a $75.000 scholarship on Oct. 25. This scholarship will supplement the cost of tuition at UWF. Shelley Rutledge, youth pastor at Assembly of God in Pensacola, helped decorate the home. “I think it’s a wonderful thing bringing the community together.” “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” is in its eighth season, with 177 builds thus far. The Gaston episode is the Christmas episode and will air Dec. 12.
Theatre’s opener a success The opening production was a success for the University of West Florida Theatre Department. The department’s inaugural production for the 20102011 season, “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead,” proved to be a hit. See full story on page 4
Board gives Bense salary increase Jonathon Short Contributing Writer The University of West Florida Board of Trustees Evaluation and Compensation Ad hoc Committee held a conference call on Oct. 20 to further discuss President Judy Bense’s salary. After meeting to compare and analyze various presidential salaries on Oct. 7, trustee members devised a chart with proposed benefits that would aim to raise Bense’s salary. Items subjected to change during the call were Bense’s base salary, car allowance, housing allowance, deferred compensation and bonus amount. Kim Brown, chief of staff, said Bense’s original salary - not
including her retention bonus is currently $238,000. Members agreed to raise Bense’s base salary to $275,000 and give her up to a 15 percent bonus in the form of $41,250. Also in agreement was a presidential housing allowance of $24,000. Although her base salary was raised from the previous $200,000 amount, it was still lower than other base salaries such as John Delaney’s at the University of North Florida or Mary Jane Saunders’ of Florida Atlantic University. “She’s getting such a low salary at $275,000 based on what all the other presidents are getting,” Finance Chair Marny Gilluly said. No changes were made to
Bense’s $14,000 car allowance or her deferred compensation payment of 12 percent in the form of $33,000. Pat Lott, general counsel, said the deferred compensation was already determined through Bense’s base salary and that retirement funds are also determined through the base. Lott said the retirement option was not included in the proposed plan because it is considered to be a “standard benefit” that comes with the title of university president. “Bense is in the Florida Retirement System and the university pays for that,” Brown said. Brown said the updated changes to Bense’s salary would bring her pay rate up to a total of $387,250. “The offered amount is contingent on board approval,” Lott said.
“She’s getting such a low salary at $275,000 based on what all the other presidents are getting.” — Marny Gilluly Chair, UWF Board of Trustees Finance Committee Head Chair K.C. Clark said he would speak to Bense about the conference call once the presidential goals were updated and distributed. A letter would be sent to the board to consider the updated changes.
Online Watch video from construction site Check out interviews of volunteers at the site of the “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” home building on Saturday in Pensacola. We will also have more photos of the latest production from the UWF Theatre Department. View at TheVoyager.net
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Students mourn death of friend n Friends and family of John Byler Nuckols
hold memorial service on Escambia Bay W. Paul Smith Contributing Writer S o m e t i m e b e t wee n the afternoon of October 15 and the evening of October 16, University of West Florida student John Byler Nuckols was killed by a gunshot wound, leaving behind many friends and family members who were greatly saddened to learn he had passed. He was less than a month shy of his 25th birthday. At the time that The Voyager went to press, the investigation into Nuckols’ d e a t h was still ongoing, although Nuckols officials at the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office said that no signs of foul play had been detected. One of Nuckols’ close friends, Matthew Funderburk, organized a memorial for Nuckols on Oct. 20 held on the shores of Escambia Bay near the Bay Bluffs Park. It was attended by dozens of Nuckols’ friends and some of his family members, including his father Jay Nuckols, his step-mother Mary Ward, his mother Lorann Stallones, and his younger sisters Jesse and Erin Nuckols. “The world has seen a
great loss,” his younger sister, Jesse Nuckols, said. “But the memories and wisdom he left behind will last forever.” As the sun went down, five paper luminaries were lit and sent to drift in the bay. Those in attendance at the memorial talked into the night, remembering Nuckols’ life and swapping their favorite stories about him. “The vast majority of my memories of Byler are built around nightlong conversations we would have on his porch over glasses of whiskey and clouds of cigarette smoke,” said Funderburk, 22, a philosophy and anthropology dual major at UWF. “[Nuckols] was struggling to find hope for the future and meaning in his life,” Stallones said. In that quest for hope and meaning, Nuckols explored a diverse range of interests. Among his interests were the music of Robert Johnson, Woody Guthrie, Bob Dylan, Tom Waits, and Nick Drake, and the writings of Hermann Hesse, Ernest Hemingway, Allen Ginsberg, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Plato, Mark Twain and Hunter S. Thompson, to name a few. “Byler was a strange blend of idealized folk Americana and trickster voodoo,” Funderburk said. He played the guitar,
mandolin, harmonica and banjo, and was fluent in German and Spanish and was learning Chinese. While at UWF, he studied archaeology and anthropology. This past summer, he traveled to China to take part in an archeological field course offered by the University of California at Los Angeles. He had an intense interest in philosophy, mysticism and history. He also wrote poetry and was working on a novel that he hoped to eventually publish. Funderburk said Nuckols was known to offer insights on “anything and everything that could be said of the world, of life, of the absence of God or the divinity of the photon, of the presence of schizophrenic prophets dying on the street corners, of the proper way to light a Lucky Strike, of the spiritual qualities of a woman’s leg, of the vain and stupid pretenses that hide beneath the words of any author, or the proper servings of a cannibalistic buffet.” Josh Finley, the president of the Student Goverment Association, called for a special meeting of the Student Senate on Oct. 20 after hearing of Nuckols’ death. At the meeting, Finley gave an impassioned plea for students to be accepting and empathetic
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Five paper luminaries are lit and sent to drift in the bay in memory of UWF student John Byler Nuckols, who died of a gunshot wound sometime between Oct. 15 and 16. toward each other, and to be on the lookout for those in need. “Stand up and make a difference in the lives of others, by helping our students stand up for the value of their lives,” he said. “Stand up, because all of our stories matter.” Patrick Preston, a licensed psychologist for UWF’s Counseling and
Wellness Services, which offers counseling and therapy to students, then spoke and urged students to seek help when needed and to encourage others to do so. “Our services are free for students, and we really do want to help in whatever way possible,” Preston said.
Event encourages disability awareness Joseph Alte Staff Writer
she said. “It is important to remember no one can do everything, whether The University of West they are considered to Florida commemorated its have a disability or not. eighth annual Disability Therefore, we view people Awareness Day on Oct. 20 with disabilities as being with a theme of “Talent differently able to perform Has No Boundaries: certain tasks than what Workforce D i v e r s i t y might be expected as the Includes Workers with norm.” The event was aimed at Disabilities.” The day included a job the entire student body, fair, panel discussions encompassing multiple and mentoring activi- goals. For those with ties attended by about disabilities, the job fair 200 students, according included representatives from busito registrations “It is important ni nec lsusdei ns g, taken for to remember banks and the event. governThe theme no one can ment orgawas set by do everything, n i z a t i o n s . the U.S. A major Department whether they t h e m e of Labor and are considered w a s t h e observed issues that around the to have a people with country. disability or disabiliT h a t ties often theme is not.” face, such a perfect fit for the — Catherine as higher of philosoPowell r a t e s unemployphy UWF Director, ADA ment, and holds, said Compliance Office what sorts Catherine of programs P o w e l l , are availd i r e c able to help tor of the UWF Informal Dispute deal with those issues. “I’m here to just Resolution and ADA let people know what Compliance Office. “Inclusive communi- services and programs ties don’t generally think we have helping people of people with disabilities with disabilities,” said as having special needs,” Julie Bakke. She attended
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Laura Jo Hust, right, shows Lee R. Farmer devices that make life easier for people with disabilities. Hust is the assistant program coordinator for the Florida Alliance for Assistive Services and Technology at the Disability Resource Center. as a representative of ARC Gateways, a private employment service in Pensacola specializing in helping people with developmental disabilities. The events also included a Mentoring Day that matched disabled students with volunteers in their chosen career field for part of the day to help them get a feel for the work they hope to do. Those without disabilities also could take part in another form of mentoring: assuming a disability and trying to go
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through the day with it, such as using a wheelchair or crutches. In discussions later in the day, the groups compared their experiences. UWF has participated in Disability Awareness Day for the past seven years, but Powell said the University was shooting to go further this year than ever before. One goal in particular was to expand efforts to encompass more of the community, both on and off campus. “This year is different
in that we have capitalized on our campus and community partnerships,” she said. “Students, faculty and staff from throughout the university community are involved in this year’s events. We also have the greatest level of participation ever from our local community partners. We believe anyone who attends will find some value in the education and awareness to be derived from the day’s activities.”
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Opinions &
Editorials Love life in spite of its many hardships We at The Voyager would like to extend our deepest and sincerest sympathies to the friends and family of John Byler Nuckols. During our reporting of his passing, we were deeply moved by the stories of his life and we hope that we were respectful in our coverage. Any student’s death brings to mind the recent reports in the media of several students throughout the country who have taken their own lives as a reaction to being bullied at school. The well-being of our fellow students is important to us, and we would like to remind our readers of the value and beauty of life, even when it feels like everything is working against you. Life is going to have its moments when nothing makes sense. There are going to be plenty of moments during your life when you feel like you’re losing your grip on things, or like you don’t have a friend in the world who knows
what you’re going through. The irony is that every human who has ever existed has felt these same problems. It’s part of being alive. But so is problem-solving and overcoming obstacles. If you’re feeling like an outsider because people aren’t meeting your standards intellectually or philosophically, then become an educator. If people are being unkind to you and intolerant of your way of life, become an activist. Help solve the problem and prevent others from going though the same pain. To quote Ghandi, “be the change that you wish to see in the world.” You can choose to use your adversity as an opportunity to do something great. Life might seem overwhelming at times, but you owe it to yourself and to those who care about you to not give up. As one of Nuckols’ favorite writers, Hunter S. Thompson, once said, “Buy the ticket, take the ride.”
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Cancer is no benign subject for men Ron Besser Contributing Writer Although I don’t think of myself as a cancer survivor, I am one. It hit me during the Breast Cancer Awareness Day at the Field House last year when I was asked to be recognized as a cancer survivor. Shortly after Hurricane Ivan hit Pensacola, I began to have a sore throat and slight laryngitis. I ignored it and self-medicated. Fortunately a good friend of mine, Karen Seals, who worked in the UWF Athletic Department, offered to “rip my throat out and see what the problem was,” if I didn’t see a doctor. I stopped by the Baptist walkin clinic on my way to school,
and they told me what I wanted to hear, “It’s probably due to the aftermath of Ivan.” They gave me some antibiotics. When the problem hadn’t cleared up two months later, I went back to the clinic. This time, the doctor gave me stronger antibiotics and got me an appointment with a throat specialist. I had an appointment with the man considered the best throat cancer doctor in the Southeast, Dr. Jack Lurton. He found a small growth on my vocal chord. He ran a probe down my throat and told me the news. I was given an appointment to have a biopsy done on the growth. Dr. Lurton was positive when the biopsy results came back. The cancer hadn’t spread to the lymph
nodes and was in one place. The choices were radiation or surgery. Being an ex-Navy nuke, I chose the radiation. I was warned of the side effects, but was never in trouble throughout the treatment. I didn’t lose weight —darn the bad luck— and other side effects were negligible. During my annual checkup last December, I was told there was no indication I ever had a problem. I’m one of the lucky ones, but will continue to have periodic checkups to ensure that the cancer hasn’t returned. So, what does this have to do with breast cancer? In some respects, everything. Most men fail to get a checkup when there may be a serious problem, or even get an annual physical.
Breast cancer isn’t only a problem for women. It’s also a problem that men ignore, which throws off the numbers for men diagnosed with breast cancer. In a recent news story, former KISS drummer Peter Kriss spoke out about his bout with breast cancer. Kriss is encouraging men to get tested as soon as they think something might be wrong. He explained that he found a painful lump under his left nipple, and went to have it checked out. He learned that he had breast cancer, but had caught it early enough that surgery could remove the growth. He acted early enough that he didn’t have to go through radiation, chemotherapy or medication. Men account for 1 percent of
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The few, the proud and the gay Freedom Whiting Opinions Editor After 17 years, the military’s “don’t ask, don’t tell,” policy seems to be slowly coming to an end. The White House vowed to end DADT, but put the task in Congress’s hands. Congress members, who are concerned about getting votes, put the task in the military’s hands. The armed forces were too slow to make a move, so the Log Cabin Republicans took the task to courts where a federal judge ruled that DADT was unconstitutional. However, DADT is still in place as the federal judge’s ruling is being appealed. Getting rid of DADT is like watching sausage being made. On one level I understand DADT. Someone’s sexual orientation or what they do in the bedroom is really nobody’s business. I’m pretty sure the men and women of the armed forces have more important issues to concern themselves with. Still, discharging a serviceman or woman because of who they are is uncalled for. There is not enough pseudo-science on this planet to prove that a homo-
“There is not enough pseudo-science on this planet to prove that a homosexual can’t serve in the military just as well as a straight person.” sexual can’t serve in the military just as well as a straight person. I know for a fact that one of the fears of some military men is that a gay serviceman will “hit” on them. These homophobes assume that all gay men will be attracted to them. That is like assuming Halle Berry wants to date me just because she is straight. Too bad that is not true. One of the biggest discussions about homosexuality is whether or not being gay is a choice. I’m no expert on the subject, but I know I did not choose to be straight. I just am. And have always been straight. It only makes sense that that logic applies to gays and lesbians. We are all familiar with what the bible says about homosexuality. However, we should also be familiar about what the Bible says about loving thy neighbor or the many passages on tolerance. But those biblical verses seem to
be forgotten when the religious argue against gays and lesbians. Another argument I hear against homosexuality is: “It’s just not natural!” What do we know about what is “natural” in this world? Ever heard of Shaquille O’neal? The guy is 7 feet 1 inches and weighs 325 pounds. Yet, in his prime, he was more agile and athletic than some guys half his size. And what is really “natural” about the duck-billed platypus? The animal is a egg-laying, venomous, duck-billed, beaver-tailed, otter-footed mammal. But the platypus exists in this world with no problem. It has been said that the issue of Gay and Lesbian rights are the Civil Rights of our generation. If that is the case, we need more leaders on the front lines to stand up for the movement. Maybe those front lines can manned by our armed forces.
Christian protesters are seeing purple Rebecca Barnhart Contributing Writer Ghandi once said, “I like your Christ, I do not like your Christians. Your Christians are so unlike your Christ.” This quote looped like a broken record in my mind last Wednesday afternoon. In the free speech zone on campus located near the breezeway, I observed someone wearing a sign, waving the Bible and shouting words of damnation to a large group of students. A two-sided sign boldly displayed the names of groups this person believes are damned to hell, including homosexuals and liars. Some students, all dressed in purple, representing a number of UWF organizations, held their own signs promoting love and tolerance. Coincidentally,
Wednesday was a memorial day for the recent gay suicides and many students, including myself, chose to wear a purple shirt to honor their memory. I know what the Bible says about homosexuality, as do other Christians. That doesn’t give me a right to scream in the faces of strangers. Individuals like this person, under the safeguard of the Bible, spew hate and judgment. You think this makes Christianity appealing to college students? Think again. Whatever these people call themselves, you can count me out. The beauty of our country is that you’re allowed to have your own views on controversial issues. For example, I do not agree with students cheating on exams or building romantic relationships based on lust.
“There’s a way to voice your beliefs without incurring angry retorts and hostile reactions.” If a friend came to me and said they had been doing something I didn’t agree with, I would listen, support them in crises and give my advice when asked. Condemnation is never effective. There’s a way to voice your beliefs without incurring angry retorts and hostile reactions. Christians are often consumed with judging others and comparing each other’s “sin list.” Instead, Christians should try the novel idea of comparing their lives to Christ, the person they claim to follow. It’s hard, for sure, and something that I don’t know if I’ll ever get right. The recent suicides might
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have been prevented if just one person had encouraged and showed love to these bullied individuals. Judgment was the last thing they needed. One thing I have learned is that everyone fights an internal battle. The intensity and magnitude of issues that college students confront on a daily basis are complex and consuming. But I have hope when I see people counter-debate these religious extremists. For example, the priest who shared the free-speech zone and spoke of a Christian principle that had been overlooked. “God loves you, no matter what.” Preach on, brother.
all breast cancer cases, but the numbers don’t tell the true story since too many men don’t get a checkup and treatment. Yes, I’m a survivor and lucky to be one. Had I not had that checkup, the cancer might have spread. Regular checkups when any perceived problem arises should be a no-brainer. And don’t tell me you don’t have health insurance. We have a medical clinic on this campus that your fees pay for. Use them, and maybe you also will be lucky like me. And please, support research and groups raising money to fight cancer—all types of cancer. As the studies say, cancer is not gender specific. We are all susceptible to cancer.
Where the media draws the line Bob Thomas Contributing Writer
This reminded me of a colleague who taught at a private school in central One of the big stories Florida. this week was NPR firing When he was hired Juan Williams. he was told that he could Williams worked as a drink at home but not at journalist for NPR while any of the local watering also appearing on some of holes. the shows on the Fox News This w as t ake n so Network. seriously that it was not He was a common face uncommon for the people on the prime time shows who worked at the school for Bill O’Reilly and Sean to report suspected violaHannity. tors to the administration. Williams was fired for If a coworker happened expressing his personal to drive by a bar and see opinion while a car that looked appearing on like yours in the “The O’Reilly “It parking lot, you show.” would get to visit makes no His comment difference t h e p r e s i d e n t was that he f e l t n e r v o u s whether or of the school in short order. when boarding Where do you not I like a plane when draw the line? other passengers Williams; Personally I were attired in don’t often agree NPR’s Muslim garb. with Williams on He prefaced move anything. his opinion by to fire In my opinstating that his statement was him was ion, he bases his comments more not intended to unfair.” on emotion than be prejudice; it fact. was simply his He often tends own personal to reach a conclusion in feeling. NPR canned Williams spite of the facts. I am more a fan of for making an offensive Walter Williams, a columand bigoted remark. By the way, Williams is nist and economist who a liberal, which is a much arrives at conclusions better fit with NPR than based on the facts. with Fox. But it makes no differMaybe he is the token ence whether or not I like liberal for Fox, and they Williams. NPR’s move to keep him on the payroll to fire Williams was unreadisagree with O’Reilly and sonable. Hannity to spice up the He simply expressed a show. personal opinion prefacing But this action by NPR it with the comment that does highlight the issue of may be an unfounded fear. just where do you draw the It seems that minutia line. has become the news when Several weeks ago, it comes to reporting the there was an issue regard- news. ing high school teachers on Why should we care if a Facebook. congressional candidate in If Williams had made the Northeast once studied the same comment on witchcraft? Facebook, instead of in I’m sorry, but making an interview on the Fox an issue out of this kind News Network, would of thing makes the media the outcome have been look immature. the same?
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Arts &
Entertainment
Season opener a hit Cara Bloomer Staff Writer University of West Florida Theater students Ruben Diaz and Nathan Simmons shine as two bumbling best friends in Tom Stoppard’s “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead.” “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern” centers around two small characters in Shakespeare’s famous drama, “Hamlet.” Written in 1966 and making its Broadway debut in 1968, Stoppard’s play won four Tony Awards, including Best Play and Best Producer. In this version, the story is told through the eyes of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern and the effect is more hilarity than melodrama. Hamlet’s uncle — who has married Hamlet’s recently widowed mother — sends for Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, two college friends of Hamlet, to spy on him. But in Stoppard’s version they come off as more idiotic and less conniving. Diaz and Simmons provide the laughs early on as the play opens up with a game of probability. The laughter continues as the story unfolds and the two are caught up in a plot full of trickery and deception, with most of it going completely over their heads. Simmons (Guildenstern) and Diaz (Rosencrantz) are magnificent as the two best friends. Not only is the friendship between the two characters believable
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The cast of ‘Rosencrantz and Guilenstern are Dead’ on stage during a preshow photo shoot.
Melissa Foster plays the part of Queen Gertrude in ‘Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead.’ but the dialogue is snappy and in no way comes off as rehearsed. The dynamic between Rosencrantz and Guildenstern is surprisingly refreshing as Guildenstern plays the more quickthinking of the two and Rosencrantz as the absentminded dolt. In perhaps the most ingenious move by costume designer Glenn Avery, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern wear not period costumes, but jeans and UWF sweatshirts. It reminds the audience that these two are just two college kids who are far out of their league in the Danish court. It makes them at once more
approachable and sympathetic. In another brilliant idea by the director, Kevin Kern, a video screen hangs above the stage, providing the audience with notes and fun facts that are entertaining as they inform the audience of the characters’ back story. Each of the characters in the play is well represented and acted. Some of the best performances in the play come from Nicole Dickson as The Player and Sherron Moore as Polonius. The UWF Theatre department did a fantastic job of tackling one of the most celebrated Broadway productions.
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Ruben Diaz (left) and Nathan Simmons (right) play the lead roles.
Spy movie is red hot
UWF’s ‘TAG’ redefines the art schema
Garrett Spencer Staff Writer In a time when action comedies seem boring and way over done, “RED” steps in and reminds us why we love these old guys. Bruce Willis stars in “RED” which stands for “retired: extremely dangerous.” He is a former CIA agent and black operative who discovers bad guys are out to get him. Willis calls on his old killing cronies to help him out. The team includes Joe Matheson played by Morgan Freeman, Marvin Boggs played by John Malkovich, Victoria played by Helen Mirren, and Ivan played by Brian Cox. Willis is, well, you know Willis. In “RED,” he plays the same part he does in most all his movies. He is the big, tough action hero, although he does show a soft side when Sarah Ross, played by Mary-Louise Parker, is introduced. Here is a little background information: Freeman is dying of liver cancer. Cox is the head of the Russian embassy. We learn he had a steamy love affair with Mirren until her loyalty was questioned and she shot him three times in the chest. Malkovich was given daily doses of LSD by the government and, as a result, is now extremely paranoid. He lives in a bomb shelter. Freeman is, regrettably, the token black
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guy in the film. He is the first and only member of the crew to die, which to me is sad. He is such a talented actor, and he brings so much to the movie. His character is a guiding force, and he gives direction to Willis’s gunfire. Malkovich is by far the standout character with his corky, off-thewall portrayal. He is definitely the comic relief of the movie. I would even say that without him, the movie would be a flop. In addition to his former co-workers, Willis brings along Ross, a telephone operator in the agency who oversees his retirement checks. After falling in love with her voice, he explains to her that her life is in danger because the two have been talking so much and that she must come with
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Image Special to the Voyager him. Like any damsel in an action-comedy, she thinks it’s reasonable to go with a man who is constantly under fire. Lucky enough for them, the bad guys shoot worse than someone’s little brother. The whole thing is basically a giant conspiracy with connections all the way to the vice-president. While Willis and his gang of machine gun-handy geezers have their eyes on the vice president,
Alexander Dunning, played by Richard Dreyfuss, reveals that he is the one pulling the marionette strings. You can guess how this band of heavily armed old guys deal with him. “RED,” directed by Robert Schwentke of “Flightplan,” “Lie to Me” and “The Time Travelers Wife,” is the type of movie you can’t overthink. It was entertaining, but it wasn’t a great movie. Overall, it wasn’t bad.
In one of their most conceptual exhibitions yet, The Art Gallery of the University of West Florida showcases the works of engineer-artists Chris Deris and Adam Welch in their exhibition “Schema.” Schema is defined as “an underlying organizational pattern or structure; conceptual framework,” and nothing could better describe the mix of diagrams, inventions, paintings and sculptures that make up the exhibit. But it is clearly the blueprint-style drawings and wooden contraptions that are the standout pieces of the show. Deris’ work is all together stronger and more evocative than Welch’s. His wooden “Word Extractor” machine and “Word Extraction Tools” are some of the ingenious and provocative forms of new media in today’s art world. The “Word Extractor” machine and tools are used to pull words out of another’s mouth. In a press release, Deris describes his work as “inventions that are experiments in translating the subtle mechanics of conversation.” In the case of the machine, it pulls out the dialogue from a scene in the 1980s
cult-classic love story, “Say Anything.” Another example of the engineer-like qualities that come through in their work is the blueprint style of both Welch’s acrylic and oil on glass titled “Big Baby” and Deris’ drawing, “Diagram of a Prosthetic Eye that Sees the Divine.” It is clear that both artists are playing to their strengths in these pieces. There is a tongue-incheek quality to both of them, as the diagrams are more sarcastic than realistic. Perhaps the weakest piece in the exhibit is Welch’s mixed media on canvas, “A lecture to a cat about the importance of tools to human perseverance.” The piece makes about as much sense to the exhibit as its title does. Compared to the clean lines and innovation of Deris’ work and other pieces by Welch, this one is sloppy and out of place. “Schema” is just one exhibit in UWF’s TAG fall lineup. This season, the aim is to provide exhibits that showcase the combination of design and modern art. “Schema” will be on display until Nov. 12. The Art Gallery hours are Tuesday to Thursday 10am to 5pm, Friday. 10 am to 4pm and Saturday. noon to 4pm. The gallery is closed on Mondays.
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Students aim straight Something was different about the Cannon Greens Thursday. It may have been the large yellow and red inflated barriers scattered across the grass. Or maybe it was the students dressed in armor sporting large silver defender cannons. As incendiary music pumped out of a stereo and players ducked in anticipation, it was clear that the University of West Florida was in for a treat. “I was drawn in by all of the colorful obstacles set up in the field,” said Ryan Holland, a junior at UWF. Bongo Ball, a unique hybrid of paintball and capture the flag, is a highenergy game that visits different college campuses across the nation. Finding its way to UWF, Bongo Ball took over the Cannon Greens from noon to 6 p.m. Thursday. A few crew leaders hosted the game and explained the rules of the game to students. Dressed in a black and red outfit, Brandon Glascott was among the supervisors of the game. In between instructing students how to play, he also served as the DJ for the event. Glascott set a tone for competition as he selected intense rock music to play during each round. Glascott discussed the advantages of Bongo Ball over games like paintball: “Hurts less, no mess,” he said. The sun was shining and a pleasant breeze aided the players as a round of the game began. Two teams separated by designated colors suited up in masks and vests for protection. They made their way to opposite sides of the field and took a few minutes to strategize. Given permission by a crew leader, the erupted into action. Each team began its journey across the field, attempting to eliminate the other by pegging team members with Nerf footballs along the way. Players hid behind barriers to reload their cannon defenders while others snuck around, ready to attack. In the heart of the battle, players called out orders to their teammates and rolled across the grass to avoid being hit. With all of the swift action, one round was over in about five minutes. Students traveling across campus stopped in curiosity to see what the game was about. People stood and observed the players as they crouched down and sought out their targets. Crew leaders were enthusiastic about involve-
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Players scramble around the Bongo Ball field on the Cannon Greens last Thursday. ment and encouraged spectators to participate. Christina Duncan, program advisor for the Campus Activity Board, oversaw the event and also enjoyed participating in a few rounds of the game. “It gives students a break,” she said. Duncan said that it’s important to relieve stress by having games like Bongo Ball come to the campus. She also said that participating in the game is a good way for students to meet new people, because the teams are not prepicked. Holland agreed that the game was a nice way to let off some steam. “It’s tension-filled and adrenaline-pumping,” he said. As he stood, relaxed and enjoying the atmosphere,
Holland said that he was going to take a midterm in 30 minutes. Taking an alternative approach to test preparation, he said he preferred playing the game before the test while everyone else was studying. As one round of the game wrapped up, the players headed to a table to remove their gear. Some were out of breath, some smiled with excitement, and others looked around for refreshments. A table was set up with free pizza and drinks available to students. After finishing a round of the game, one student was satisfied with his experience with Bongo Ball. “I think it’s amazing,” said Matthew Giesecke. “I just wish it was more available.”
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Help protect your future today with Long Term Care Insurance. Learn As part of Leadership about the special open Week, Career Services, enrollment with Samantha Student Activities, Wells from the Gabor Housing and Residence Life, Student Government Agency and find out if LTC is right for you. The Association and Student event will take place Transitions will host an from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., in Etiquette Dinner from Building 20W. 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the University Commons For more information, Conference Center, e-mail Human Resources Building 22. A limited at staffdev@uwf.edu. number of tickets will be available on a firstcome, first-served basis. For tickets, register on Oct. 29 JasonQuest. Oct. 27
For more information, e-mail Career Services at career@uwf.edu.
Oct. 28 An open forum with Lee Young, candidate for Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management, will be held at 3:30 p.m. in the Conference Room in Building 18. The resumes, interview schedule and information about the open forum are available on the Registrar's Intranet at http://uwf.edu/ registrar/internal/. Access the Registrar's Intranet using your ARGUS UserID and password and click on Associate Vice President of Enrollment Services Candidates. For more information, e-mail Cindy Davis at cdavis4@uwf.edu.
Oct. 28 All new employees are encouraged to attend one of the New Employee Orientation sessions. New employees will get an overview of the university, ITS services and their benefits. This course will count toward the Certificate in Administration Services. Lunch will be provided. The event will last from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., in Building 20W, Room 156A. For more information, email Human Resources at staffdev@uwf.edu.
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In the UWF Nautilus Market, there will be a pumpkin carving contest, and apple bobbing contest from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and an opportunity to make your own caramel apple 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., with themed desserts all day. The door price is $7.75 or one meal swipe. You could win free food money. For more information, e-mail Malerie Shelton at foodserv@uwf.edu.
Oct. 29 The EVR Colloquium Series has a special speaker from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., in Building 13 Craig Colten of LSU is a historical geographer who has several books out on New Orleans, mostly on the human-environment relationships in that area. One of his books "An Unnatural Metropolis" was released just prior to Hurricane Katrina impacting New Orleans, and Dr. Colten was in the media for many months. For more information, e-mail Klaus J. MeyerArendt at kjma@uwf.edu.
Oct. 29 Learn the “Thriller” dance from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the HLS Facility's Green Studio. Be sure to dress in costume for double Fit 5-0 Passes!
The Pensacola Historical Society hosts its 20th annual Haunted House and Trolley Tours fundraiser Friday and Saturday evenings at the Pensacola Historical Museum. Costumed guides are on-hand with horrifying tales of Pensacola’s darker history. Celebrate this special anniversary by fearlessly joining a new tour called Murder and Meyhem. For more information, contact Pensacola Historical Museum at 850-595-1559 or e-mail at dbush@uwf.edu.
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Nov. 2 Career Services will present an Interviewing Workshop from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the University Commons, Room 265. All interested students and alumni are invited to attend. This workshop is designed for individuals who need to brush up on their interviewing skills or learn interviewing techniques. Preregistration is required and space is limited. Pre-register through JasonQuest or by calling or stopping by Career Services Building 19. For more information, contact Career Services at 850-474-2254 or e-mail at career@uwf.edu. Nov. 2 The event will be held at 4 p.m. in the University Commons, Building 21, Room 255, UWF will host Pierre Gable, a French photographer and poet, who works as a freelance photographer for literary publishers. His work is also used to promote musical artists through CD booklets, websites and videos. Examples of Pierre's work can be found on his website at http://www.pierre-gable.fr./.
For more information, contact Office of Diversity and International For more information, Education and Programs e-mail Amber Padilla at at 850-474-2479 or e-mail anp12@students.uwf.edu. at intered@uwf.edu.
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Game ends with a win in overtime UWF Sports Information Freshman Nick Salafrio scored the game-winning goal in the University of West Florida’s 3-2 overtime win over the University of Mobile in nonconference men’s soccer action at the UWF Soccer Complex on Thursday. Fellow freshmen Jack Salafrio and Lucas Williams each notched assists on the game-winner for the Argonauts. The Argonauts improved to 9-4-2 with the win, while Mobile, ranked No. 10 in the most recent NAIA national poll, lost just its third game of the year and fell to 10-3-2. The Argonauts struck early in the first half, as junior Matthew Aldred
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scored in his first game back from Mobile had multiple chances to injury. Aldred found the net for his win the game in the final 10 minutes, third goal of the year off an assist by but three shots by Onesimus Ikungo junior Frank Cope in the 10th came up short. minute. The Argonauts acted UWF added a second goal quickly in overtime, as the late in the first half, as sophwinner came just 1:43 into omore Andre Verardi took extra time. For Nick Salafrio, advantage of a mistake by the the goal was his third of the Mobile goalkeeper and scored season, and Jack Salafrio’s after collecting the ball off a and Lucas Williams’ assists poor clearance. were their first of the year. Nick Salafrio The Rams fought back UWF edged Mobile 13-12 in the second half, and they in shots attempted, and the found their first goal in the 54th Argos also held a 7-2 advantage in minute. The Rams later tied the score at 2-2 at the 76:58 mark, as the UWF corner kicks. Freshman goalkeeper defense gave up an own goal on a Ramon Sealy got the nod for UWF and failed clearance. made four saves for the Argos.
Men’s soccer Oct. 22 vs. Mobile 3-2 win Oct. 24 vs. Nova Southeastern 1-0 win Overall Record (14-2-0)
Women’s soccer Oct. 22 vs. North Alabama 2-1 win Oct. 24 vs. West Georgia 5-3 win Overall Record (10-4-2)
Women’s volleyball Oct. 19 vs. Mobile 3-0 win Oct. 22 vs. Valdosta State 3-0 win Oct. 23 vs. West Georgia 3-1 win
Overall Record (19-6)
Photo by Ron Besser Mid-fielder Sean Reynolds whas been a huge contributor to the 2010 men’s soccer team. He has started every game, scoring three goals and one
Reynolds’ strong play creates history Brigette Maxfield Staff Writer Breaking records, playing sports for a winning team, working on a four-year college degree and panning for the future, with a constant smile, might sound like quite the juggling act for the average young adult. But for Sean Reynolds, it’s just another day. Reynolds, men’s soccer mid-fielder, made history at UWF recently as the first athlete to be awarded both Defender of the Week and Gulf South Conference Player of the Week during the same week. The news of the recognition, delivered by his teammates along with a dose of banter, came as a surprise to Reynolds. “It’s an honor to make that achievement,” Reynolds said. “I didn’t know I was one of only two in GSC history to make that accomplishment.” The 20-year-old exercise science major has been playing soccer for nearly 17 years. He began playing simply because he enjoyed sports, and soon the competitive world of soccer opened up before him, bringing with it travel opportunities and new challenges. Reynolds attended Fort Walton Beach High
School where he was a four-year letterman, and he was voted team captain and MVP during both his junior and senior years. His drive and athleticism got him onto the UWF soccer team where, as a freshman, he started in 20 out of 21 matches played. “Sean is a player who plays with a great deal of emotion,” Head Coach Bill Elliot said. “When he controls his emotions and channels them towards positive plays, he has been a great weapon for our team.” Reynolds said that his favorite aspect of playing soccer is the chance to meet new people from different places and the competition. He describes himself as very competitive on the field, but he’s pretty low-key when he’s not defending midfield. Renolds’ competitive nature is described as positive by his coaches, as is his demeanor off-field. “He takes this role very seriously and is a fantastic competitor in terms of the energy he brings through his presence on the field,” Lee Irving, assistant coach, said of Reynolds. “Off the field he is just a great guy, always willing to help out and do more than his share, and always with a smile on his face.”
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Reynolds hopes to play professional soccer.
Argos dominate Rams in rivalry game n UWF defeats University of Mobile in three sets, giving the Argos their 17th win of the season Shawn Handrahan Staff Writer The University of West Florida volleyball team defeated Mobile University on Tuesday night in an intense game, cheered on by a home crowd of close to 100. The win comes after a double header played on Oct. 16 with a loss to Tampa (1 – 3) followed by a win against Florida Southern (3 – 0) during the 2010 South Region Crossover tournament in Lakeland. “I think our team handled Mobile well,” senior Chelsea Wilhoite
said. “At this point in our points, when Argos began season we have to think of to dominate. every game as preparation UWF came out strong for post-season.” and energized in the second set. They The first set was the worked “I think our team closest of together the match, as a team, handled Mobile well” with a score setting up of 25 – 15. kills left Wilhoite -Chelsea Wilhoite and right. scored the The set Senior outside hitter first point was tied 6 for the -6 until the Argonauts, Argos had spiking the ball straight to an 18-point-run, setting the floor before any Mobile them up for set point for a players had a chance to 25 – 7 win. defend it. In the third set, the Both teams stayed neck- Mobile players got their and-neck for the first eight head back in the game and
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were able to put a few more points on the board than they had in the previous set. The set stayed close like the first set, until UWF scored its tenth point. From then on, the rest of the game was the Argos’. They attacked the net, had great saves on defense and played together as a team to win at their own pace 25 – 14. “I feel that we did a good job of putting the ball away and controlling the tempo of the game,” UWF freshman Abby Timmer said. The UWF volleyball team is currently ranked 25th in the American Volleyball Coaches’ Association Division II volleyball poll this week and head into the weekend games with a 17 – 6 record.
Upcoming volleyball games Oct. 29 vs. North Alabama at 7 p.m Oct. 30 vs. Alabama-Huntsville at 2 p.m. Nov. 2 vs. Spring Hill at 7 p.m. Nov. 6 vs. Saint Leo at 2 p.m. Nov. 8 @ Mobile at 7 p.m. Nov. 12 GSC Tournament The team will be on the road for the weekend, first playing Valdosta State in Georgia on Friday, followed by the University West Georgia in Carrollton on Saturday. “This weekend we know
Valdosta State will be bringing their top game in order to compete for the East Conference title,” Amanda Spay said. “We will be in great shape in both matches this weekend if we shut them down at the net and with our defense.”
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Argos follow Duncan’s lead UWF Sports Information Senior Shakira Duncan scored her second hat trick of the season to lead the No. 19 University of West Florida women’s soccer team to a 5-3 win over West Georgia in Gulf South Conference action on Sunday. The win improved UWF’s record to 14-2 overall and 7-0 in GSC play, clinching the team’s sixth straight undefeated season in conference play and extending the team’s GSC regular season winning streak to 49 games. In a wild first half, the Argonauts outshot West Georgia but gave up three
goals as well. UWF freshman Alexis Garrand, junior Tina Murray and Duncan each scored goals for the Argos in the opening period. Garrand and Murray also notched assists in the first half of play. Duncan scored both of the team’s goals in the second half. Garrand scored the first goal off a through ball from Murray at the 18:23 mark, but UWG came back and tied the score on Cydney Raymond’s goal in the 20th minute. The Wolves took a 2-1 lead on a goal by Jessica Young in the 35th minute, but Duncan struck back quickly to tie the score at 2-2.
History: Reynolds from page 1 As a junior in college, a third-year student-athlete and a member of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, Reynolds’ free moments are few and far between. What spare time he has is spent listening to music, going to the beach, watching soccer and laughing as much as possible, he says. Another favored activity is talking to his younger brother. Family helped to shape him into the man he is today. “I don’t really have a motto or quote I live by, but if I did, I would live by the advice my grandfather gave me growing up,” Reynolds said. “He’s one of the main reasons I’ve come so far.” Reynolds has been preparing for his future for quite some time. His full schedule doesn’t allow for a job, so he spent four years bagging groceries for tips before moving to Pensacola to begin his college career. After graduation, Reynolds said that he hopes to pursue a professional soccer career.
Murray then gave the Argos their first lead of the game at the 38:55 mark, but once again West Georgia was there to tie the score 3-3 on a goal by Elyse Boileau at the 40:33 mark. The Argos took a 4-3 lead in the second half when Duncan scored her second goal of the game. She later gave UWF an insurance goal to make the score 5-3, as she stole the ball away and beat the keeper for her third goal of the game and 20th of the season. UWF finished the game up in shots 36-9. Junior Ali Ryan played the first half in goal for West Florida and made one save, and fellow junior Lauren
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“Sean is a player who plays with a great deal of emotion.” -Bill Elliot Head Coach While this goal seems obtainable for the young soccer star, he has a backup plan just in case. His degree in exercise science will open many professional doors, while keeping Reynolds close to the exciting and competitive nature of the athletic
w o r l d t h a t he loves. The season is not over yet. Check out Reynolds and the rest of the UWF men’s soccer team at their upcoming games, including the GSC tournament in November and the NCAA tournament in December.
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Byrd made one save while shutting out the Wolves in the second half. Mary Laza was extremely busy in the goal for UWG, making 18 saves while facing over 30 shots. West Florida will return for two home games during the last week of the regular season, facing Lambuth on Friday, Oct. 29 at 5:30 p.m. and coming back for a 2 p.m. game against Thomas University on Sunday, Oct. 31. The Argos will enter the GSC Tournament as the No. 1 seed, and the semifinals are scheduled for Friday, Nov. 5 at Brosnaham Park in Pensacola.
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Argos escape victorious UWF Sports Information The University of West Florida men’s soccer team kept its NCAA postseason hopes alive with a 1-0 win over regional opponent Nova Southeastern at the UWF soccer complex on Saturday night. Senior Daniel Martini converted a penalty kick for the game’s only goal, and UWF held on for its fourth shutout of the year. The win was the Argonauts’ 10th of the season, as UWF improved to 10-4-2 and NSU fell to 7-5-2. Martini’s goal came on a penalty kick at the 65:42 mark, and it marked his team-leading fourth gamewinning goal. It also extended his team lead for total goals this season to six. The Argonaut defense stifled Nova Southeastern, limiting the Sharks to seven shots and just three on goal. Senior Elliott Purdom picked up his fourth shutout of the year and tallied three saves for UWF. Nova Southeastern goalkeeper Lyle Howe made six saves and allowed just the penalty kick goal. UWF will head into the final week of the regular season with two more home games on the schedule. The Argonauts will first face Lambuth on Friday, Oct. 29 at 3 p.m., and they will then come back for a 4:30 p.m. match against Thomas University on Sunday, Oct. 31 in the regular season finale. For information on all UWF Athletics, visit www. GoArgos.com.
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