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VOLUME 39 ISSUE 7
The voice of UWF students since 1968
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 6, 2010
Presentation sheds light on oil spill’s emotional impact n Visiting professor compares
Alaskan oil spill to Gulf oil spill Jonathon Short Contributing Writer J. Steven Picou, professor of sociology at the University of South Alabama, spoke about the emotional impacts of the Exxon Valdez and BP oil spills at the University of West Florida on Oct. 1. The presentation was followed by an instrumental performance by clinical psychologist Michael De Maria. Approximately 120 people attended the event, which was held in UWF’s Center for Fine and Performing Arts and was hosted by the Center
for Applied Psychology. Picou’s presentation, titled, “The Unfolding Tragedy of the BP Catastrophe: Ecological and Sociological Lessons of the Exxon Valdez Disaster” shed light on how communities in Prince William Sound, Alaska have been coping with the oil spill for the past 20 years. “There’s still oil in Prince William Sound,” Picou said. “Twenty years and we’re still finding things that are happening.” The Exxon Valdez, an oil tanker traveling near Prince William, leaked approxi-
mately 11 million gallons of oil on March 24, 1989. Picou said that twenty years later, ecological impacts still remain, such as oil lurking underwater, affecting the marine life in the sound. “Sea otters are still being impacted,” he said. “When that sea otter dives to look for food, the oil gets released into its face.” Picou said that people living in the Prince William Sound area suffered from depression, anxiety and posttraumatic stress disorder. Picou said these communities felt a strong disdain towards the government and Supreme Court decisions to fix the oil spill. “Trust is kind of like the martyr of all communities,”
he said. With so many people in Prince William Sound suffering from the oil spill, Picou said many were having trouble coping and finding a place for solace. He said the health center in Prince William Sound was understaffed and overworked, and not everybody in the community could seek emotional help. “The first suicide in Prince William Sound did not occur until after four years of the Exxon Valdez Spill,” Picou said. It was a man who lost his family business and filed for bankruptcy. To prevent the same emotional traumas of the Exxon Valdez oil spill, Picou said he began workshops
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J. Steven Picou, professor of sociology at the University of South Alabama, presents in the See OIL, page 2 Center for Fine and Performing Arts Friday.
Plans in place
VOYAGER IN BRIEF Sports Argos defeat the Hardling Bisons The women’s soccer team defeated Harding University 3-0 on Oct. 3. Sophomore mid-fielder JodiAnn Robinson scored all three goals and recorded her second hat trick of the season. See full story on page 7
Opinion Vick redemption, ugly sheet ads
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President Judy Bense speaks at the State of the University Address on Thursday in the Commons auditorium.
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faculty raises, new dorm and athletics in presidential address Valerie Thornewell Contributing Writer University of West Florida President Judy Bense discussed many important topics surrounding the university’s budget and her “master plan” for the next five years during her third annual State of the University Address on Sept. 30. This past year, state funding to the university was cut by $18 million. Bense’s message to the university was that “we are not out of the woods yet, but we are going to be
just fine.” “This is important to remember,” Bense said. “It is not doom and gloom. We are taking care of ourselves even though we see negative numbers in the future.” Without the funding from the state, the university can still afford many of Bense’s goals this year, however, the university will be $1 million in debt at the end of this year. “We can deal with a $1 million gap,” Bense said. “We have done very well for losing over $18 million in funding.” Even with the drastic budget cut, Bense announced plans for new facilities and funding for various academic centers associated with the university. She said she was excited to announce the first raise for faculty in almost five years and praised the many academic accomplishments that occurred this past year. “Every other raise that faculty has gotten has been from
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Student comments added to faculty evaluations W. Paul Smith Contributing Writer When the United Faculty of Florida reached the recent deal with the UWF administration that would give faculty a 1.7 percent salary raise, an agreement was also reached over the controversial issue of whether or not to include student comments in annual faculty performance evaluations. The agreement was reached through settlement, and the decision was made to include all student comments for all courses in faculty evaluations starting this semester. At the end of this semester, all courses will be evaluated and the student comments will be forwarded to faculty supervisors for both evaluation and for developmental suggestions. “In order to try to bring to a close the contentious, timeconsuming and costly disagreement, UFF offered a proposal
that included a 1.7 percent raise for faculty and agreement to concede on the matter of the narrative comments,” said Rosemary Hays-Thomas, former president of the UFF. The UFF had argued that there was no data to suggest narrative student comments in the evaluations were reliable or valid indicators of an instructor’s teaching ability. They also expressed concerns that when given the cloak of anonymity, students are not responsible for their comments, and some could possibly write things that are inaccurate and even defamatory. The previous policy gave instructors the choice to either include all the comments from a particular class or none of them, whereas the new policy mandates the inclusion of all student comments from all classes. “Unfortunately there are a few students who see these evaluations as an opportunity to ‘zing’ a
“We hope students will feel encouraged that their comments will be taken seriously.” — Jane Halonen Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences faculty member in ways that are not helpful,” said Hays-Thomas. “The faculty union does not and never has opposed the routine collection or use of anonymous student assessment of instruction data, including numerical ratings and narrative comments,” said Susan Walch, current UFF president. “However, we do have objections to being required to include anonymous comments that are false.” While the administration had argued that the comments were not really anonymous because they do come from specific students in each course, they do still seek to find ways to improve
the overall evaluation process. Jane Halonen, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, said that revisions will need to be made to the way student comments and evaluations are collected. “We anticipate that a task force will be assembled to work on revising the form so students and faculty alike will have greater confidence in the process,” said Halonen. “We hope students will feel encouraged that their comments will be taken seriously to help everyone at UWF focus on improving the experience in the classroom.”
In a Letter to the Editor, Jordan Gilliland discusses how fabric sheets for campus advertising can become an eye sore. Opinions Editor Freedom Whiting writes that regardless of how well Michael Vick plays on the football, some still dislike him for his dog fighting past. See full stories on page 3
A&E Shakespeare play has new vantage The UWF Center for Fine and Performing Arts will be presenting “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead.” The play will run Oct. 14-17 and Oct. 22-24. Showtimes for all dates are at 8 p.m. except for Sunday showtimes, which will begin at 2:30 p.m. Students get free admission. See full story on page 4
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Bense says UWF on the right track
from page 1 Tallahassee, but this year it ain’t coming,” Bense said. “I promised that when we saw student growth, you would benefit; this is our own money. We can finally put our money where our mouths are.” Bense also announced that she plans to start construction on a duplicate of Heritage Hall this March and a parking garage as early as next fall. There are large-scale plans for the Athletics Department, including a football stadium, a golf course, a new student union, new tennis courts and an event arena. “We have not had a new facility for athletics in over 30 years,” Bense said. “It may take a while to get everything done, but the economy will pick back up.” Bense said there has been a boost in donations to the university and a steady increase in the student population, which accounts for the available funding for these new facilities and faculty raises.
SGA President Josh Finley was out of town during the address, but was informed of Bense’s plans when he returned. “I think this year we’ve all been able to unite for the greater good,” Finley said. Finley said that Bense did a good job of emphasizing the university’s core values in the address. “If we look back to our history and where we came from, it will help us get to where we want to be.” Bense said she hopes to continue in this direction so she can continue to expand and turn UWF into a more “traditional school instead of a commuter school.” Bense and her team are reaching out to prospective students through Facebook, Twitter and other social networking sites. She said her goal is to increase the student population from 11,700 to 12, 200. “I love this university,” Bense said. “It’s special to me and always will be. We are not going to be the bestkept secret in higher education anymore.”
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The crowd listens to President Judy Bense speak at the State of the University Address on Thursday in the Commons auditorium.
Musician plays after oil spill presentation
from page 1 along the Gulf Coast in “peer listening.” He said these peer listeners are trained in communication, observation and supporting distressed victims of the BP oil spill. Picou said present mental health impacts of the BP oil spill include depression, anxiety and fear of losing vessels, homes and businesses — impacts similar to those of the Exxon Valdez oil spill. More than 350 lawsuits were filed along the Gulf Coast, resulting in a complex and long-
term litigation process. Elizabeth Benchley, director of the Anthropology and Archaeology division, said she was interested in Picou’s different responses to how the Native American communities in Alaska were coping with the spill. After Picou’s presentation, De Maria played selections from his “Healing Sounds Series” albums. De Maria incorporated natural sounds into his music, playing with various Aboriginal instruments such as the didgeridoo, a wind instrument used by Native Americans. De
Maria’s meditative music is meant to trigger emotional healing and relaxation to its listeners. De Maria played songs from his album, “Siyotanka,” as well as songs with water elements, which reflect upon how the ocean can be a place of healing. “The water heals us in ways we don’t completely understand,” De Maria said. For more information on Picou’s research, visit Photo by Jonathon Short his website at stevenpicou. com. Music samples of De Clinical psychologist Michael De Maria plays one of his Maria’s music can be found Aboriginal instruments after an oil spill presentation by J. Steven Picou on Friday. at ontos.org.
SGA encourages students to vote Joseph Alte Staff Writer The Student Government Association held a rally on the Common Greens on Sept. 30 to promote students’ involvement in this year’s elections. The event was fairly small, with about a dozen participants there at any given time. It began at 11 a.m. and lasted until about 3 p.m. Loudspeakers played music to attract participants, and free pizza was offered to anyone who was registered to vote or willing to sign up at the rally. Representatives from political campaigns were also there to make a case for their candidates. “We are hoping to make contact with some young people and discuss issues here in the state of Florida,” said Bessie Valianos, a UWF alumna involved in the campaign for Claudia Brown-Curry, a Democrat running for state representative for District 3. On the Republican side there were campaign-
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“We’re just trying to inform the students about all the candidates, locally, state and nationally, and encourage them to register.” — Erica Greene Senior, environmental studies ers for Rick Scott, who is running for Florida governor. “We’re hoping to get 50 percent Panhandle turnout to overcome south Florida, which is largely Democrat,” said sophomore Brian McConbille, a history major who worked at Scott’s table. “If we can get Rick Scott to win UWF and the Pensacola area, I think it will be helpful.” Although the rally was organized by SGA, it ultimately traces back to the Rock the Vote organization, a nationwide group that encourages young people to take a more active role in the political process. The organization, with headquarters in Washington, D.C., is officially non-profit and nonpartisan. Like Rock the Vote, SGA hopes that the rally succeeds in increas-
ing student participation in politics, said Erica Greene, a senior environ-
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mental studies major. “We’re just trying to inform the students about
all the candidates, locally, state and nationally, and encourage them to register,” she said. The rally’s approach seemed to work, with several students signing up. “They asked me to register, and there’s free pizza,” said freshman Conrad Kunisch. “And it was the first year I could register.”
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Editorials Student comments carry more weight With the decision having been made that all student comments will be added to a teacher’s permanent record, it is now more important than ever that students understand and respect the power that these comments have. In many cases, students don’t take the comment process seriously. For instance, a student could favor a teacher and think that it’s fine to give him or her excellent ratings and a very broad comment devoid of any useful analysis. Other times, they use it as a chance to take an anonymous shot at the teacher, submitting exclusively negative ratings and leaving insulting or vindictive comments. Beginning this semester, comments like these will have a lasting impression on a teacher’s career. In some cases, thoughtless comments that skew one way or the other could make a teacher look unprofessional. In other cases, it could cost a professor his or her career. Beyond the harm that lackadaisical or
vengeful commenting can do to a teacher’s record, it can also be to the detriment of the students that will be taking the class next. Without a balanced, thoughtful critique of the course, the next crop of students who take that course are being deprived of seeing the course at its very best. The student evaluation process is in place to make sure that students are getting the best education possible. By participating in the process, students are given the chance to be a part of a conversation that shapes the future of UWF’s classes. Apathetic or meanspirited comments contribute nothing to the conversation and serve only to negatively impact the faculty member being reviewed. On the other hand, a thoughtful, legitimate and valid review not only helps the professor, but also helps other students — even if it’s critical.
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Barks over Vick’s past are still heard Freedom Whiting Opinion Editor A survey by Q Score Company, which measures the appeal and familiarity of brands, celebrities and athletes, ranked Michael Vick as the least-liked sports figure in America. This comes as no surprise with Vick being demonized as less than human when the world learned of his atrocious acts while involved in dogfighting. But as the old sport saying goes, winning cures everything — at least for the fans of the Philadelphia Eagles. Vick, who served 18 months in prison before being reinstated
back into the NFL, is playing the best football of his career. And the fans in Philadelphia love it. During the second game of the season, there was a sign being hung by fans that read, “Vickadelphia.” Even Vick’s no. 7 jersey is expected to be one of the top 15 selling jerseys according to the NFL. But Philadelphia fans can be fickle. As long as you’re winning, things are fine. The Eagles’ previous star quarterback, Donavan McNabb, is a five-time Pro Bowler who led the Eagles to a Super Bowl appearance. However, McNabb was often criticized by the Philadelphia
sports media and often times booed by fans. Nonetheless, with Vick serving his time, speaking out in the community about his crimes and doing well on the playing field, there are some people —dog lovers, animal rights activist and in an unrelated sense, Saints fans—will never like or forgive Vick. This speaks volumes for Americans and their love for their pets: especially their dogs. Over the past 20 years, Americans’ affection and attention to their pets has increased substantially. There was a time when dogs were considered just family pets.
Now, they are considered a part of the family. There are dog birthday parties. Pensacola even has a “Barktoberfest” which is a social event for dogs and their owners. The dogs are even dressed up in uniforms. I, for one, never understood the phenomenon. I have a pet, a rescued collie-lab, which I adore. But I never refer to my dog as my child, dress it in clothes or refer to myself as “daddy” when addressing it. At any rate, there are people who do those things, so it was no surprise to hear dog lovers’ reactions when the details of Vick’s dogfighting ring were released. There were calls to
Letter to the editor
Ads on fabric sheets are a campus eye sore The reason why I am writing is that I am concerned with the beauty and integrity of our campus. We have one of the most beautiful campuses in Florida, yet when I walk through it, I want to cringe. This is because everywhere I turn, there are some of the ugliest pieces of fabric hanging on our wonderful trees and buildings. These fabrics threaten my very peace of mind. I understand the importance of advertising student events and functions, but spray-painting incoherent and illegible ramblings on giant, used bedsheets is only appropriate for one or two things. The first would be advertising for a personal yard sale, and the second would be something for a fourteen year old girl would bring to a Justin Bieber concert. In addition to being ugly and inappropriate, these sheets often display
“We have one of the most beautiful campuses in Florida, yet when I walk through it, I want to cringe.” spelling and grammatical mistakes. If I were thinking about attending one of these events, I would probably choose to not go after seeing all the unnecessary exclamation marks, commas, quotation marks and other general mishaps displayed on the sheets. Furthermore, these sheets are not even removed once the advertised event has passed, which tells me the people running the event simply don’t care about our campus. I am not writing to just complain; I have thought of a solution that is aesthetically and environmentally pleasing.
There should be a student newsletter e-mailed weekly or biweekly from the SGA or appropriate source in which organizations can submit and advertise their events. This does not waste perfectly good bedsheets, nor harmful chemicals found in spray paint. This method would be much more efficient, and it will access a larger audience, particularly those of us who prefer to read coherent text. Best of all, our campus can return to its original, pristine beauty, of which we can all be proud.
Opinions Editor, Freedom Whiting/opinions@thevoyager.net
—Jordan Gilliland
have Vick go through the same torture as his dogs went through. When Vick was sentenced to the maximum of 18 months in the federal penitentiary, people thought he should do more time. Some animal rights activists thought Vick should be on trial for the death penalty. Dog lovers thought Vick should have recieved a more severe punishment, though it may seem excessive to some. However, I’m not sure if people would react as strongly to cock fighting. Whatever the case might be, Vick has proven so far that when given a second chance, he can fly like an eagle.
Business profits never sleep Bob Thomas Contributing Writer People are mortified when they hear that Exxon reported profits of $20 million in one year. The public thinks that either the corporation or the executives somehow wound up with that much cash in some bank account. But profits and cash are not the same thing. The reported amount of profit is based upon certain accounting principles. Profits tend to be a leading predictor of the future cash flow of the enterprise. Net profit is reported at the end of the fiscal year, but the amount is for the entire year. In the sequel to “Wall Street,” Gordon Gekko makes the statement “that money never sleeps.” Well, profits never sleep either. Here is a story of three brothers who owned a very profitable auto-collision repair shop. They would ask why the business reported a profit of $255,000 for the year but the checking account had a balance of only $30,214. I would begin my series of questions. Did you buy any new equipment during the year? Did you pay off any loans during the year? Invariably, they did. They bought the latest piece of repair equipment, and paid off the mortgage from when they expanded the shop just a year or two ago. The profits did not end up in their checking account because the profits had been reinvested in the business along the way.
The healthiest of businesses grow by reinvesting their profits. Exxon is no different from the three brothers with the body shop except that Exxon is bigger. Exxon reinvests its profits. Exxon directly employs almost 81,000 people. Hundreds of thousands of others are employed because of Exxon’s business activity. The positive benefits of Exxon’s profits affect the lives of millions of people. Exxon is the second largest U.S. corporation; Wal-Mart is first. Investors expect a higher rate of return on more risky investments and a lower rate of return on safer investments. Putting one’s money in U.S. Treasury se curitie s is considered risk free, and the interest earned on those securities is very low. The return received by investors comes in the form of dividends which are paid to stockholders. Last fiscal year, Wal-Mart reported a profit margin that was 3.5 percent of sales. This means that Wal-Mart’s after-tax profit was 3.5 cents out of every dollar of sales. Investing in the stock of Wal-Mart is significantly less risky than investing in Exxon. Yet, Exxon’s after-tax profit on every dollar of revenue is not even twice that of Wal-Mart. Profits are healthy for the U.S. economy. If your retirement plan is investing in businesses that don’t earn profits, it is unlikely you will ever retire.
“The positive benefits of Exxon’s profits affect the lives of millions of people.”
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‘Hamlet’ has new view Brigette Maxfield Staff Writer Beginning next week, the University of West Florida Center for Fine and Performing Arts will present “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead” by Tom Stoppard. The production is part of the Department of Theatre 2010-2011 season’s focus on American drama. Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are minor characters in William Shakespeare's “Hamlet,” but they take center stage in this production, which takes place mostly backstage of Shakespeare's play. The play, primarily a comedy, follows two characters who are unaware of their role in the larger scheme of things. The two make many deep, philosophical findings throughout their journey, although they remain largely unaware of their discoveries. Kevin Kern, assistant professor of performance, modified the play in order to make it immediate for students. While the bulk of the cast will be in Elizabethan attire, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern will be dressed like average UWF
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Top to bottom: Nathan Simmons (Guildenstern), Rubin Diaz (Rosencrantz), Shae Ryan (Ophelia) and Chris Frazier (Hamlet) star in UWF’s production of “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead.” students. “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are lost. They are a little confused, they're not exactly sure how they got where they got,” Kern said. “They're not really 100 percent sure what they are supposed to be doing. And that is like, I think, a lot of
college freshmen.” The production touches on the concept of the uncertainty of college life. While students go through the motions, they are not sure how everything is going to turn out. The two main characters will be played by Ruben Diaz,
Simmons, Ryan and Diaz rehearse their roles at the Center for Fine and Performing Arts. who played Sonny LaTierri in “Grease” last semester, and Nathan Simmons, who participated in the Pensacola Shakespeare Theater’s August production of “Much Ado About Nothing.” The characters are often confused for one another in “Hamlet” by Gertrude, the queen, and are in many ways interchangeable. The principal characters of “Hamlet” will be in the Stoppard production, as well.
Shae Ryan will play Ophelia, the love interest of Hamlet, who will be played by Chris Frazier. Each night’s performance will begin with a short talk on “Hamlet” by a different UWF faculty member, including Department of Communication Arts Chair Brendan Kelly, and Jane Halonen, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Also unique is the fact that the lighting and set design
are being constructed by students, according to Charles Houghton, associate professor of design technology for the theater department. “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead” will run Oct. 14-17 and 22-24. The show will begin at 8 p.m. each night except Sundays, when performances will begin at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are free for students, $16 for adults and $12 for seniors and UWF faculty.
Poetry slams UWF
Roots, Legend kick covers off with ‘Wake Up’ Photo by Josh de Leon
Brian Turner, Ph.D., performs at the Poetry Slam.
Molly Bruno Contributing Writer An audience sits, captivated, as different poets spill out their thoughts into a microphone and fill the room with emotion. As one person presents a serious story of pain, another follows with a humorous tale of young love. The varying rhythm, style and mood take listeners on a literary rollercoaster. The University of West Florida’s African American Student Association hosted the “Word Up Poetry Slam,” Thursday evening in the UWF Commons Conference Center. Over 20 people signed up to present poetry in virtually any form they preferred. Using a spoken word method, the event encouraged people to present poetry in a free form. This includes singing, rapping or storytelling, unlike traditional standards of reading poetry. “It warms my heart to see all of you here for a
positive purpose,” AASA President Katanna Smiley announced as the poets began sharing their work. Each poet contributed to an array of themes. Life, success, relationships, ambition, race, love, grief and even cars made the list of topics. One performer incorporated humor as he requested the audience to help assist him in recreating the first rap he ever wrote. Other speakers, caught up in the moment, moaned, danced or cried to further convey their message. “I didn’t get a Ph.D. to be called ‘Dr.,’” read Brian Turner, professor of psychology and advisor for the AASA. “I wanted my mind not to be shackled,” read his poem, “Why I Got a Ph.D.” Another presenter, Associate Dean of Students at the UWF, Lasharon Wiley Ph.D., read an interpretive speech touching on the struggles of women throughout history.
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Lacharon Wiley, Ph.D., impresses the crowd.
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AASA President, Katanna Smiley, hosts the event. Wiley listed her mother as her main inspiration for her speaking style. Influenced by Langston Hughes and the Bible as a child, she explained that she was naturally drawn to read and follow poetry. “We put words together to make something beautiful,” she said while expressing her love for working with words. Alicia Godwin, a freshman, explained that she chose to attend the event
to hear something new and creative. “I like to listen to what people have to say, “ she said. Smiley also shared her thoughts on the event. She views the AASA as a family unit and mentioned that it is one of her goals to create more diversity. Her aim is for different groups to come together and connect on a common ground at events like the slam. “It’s important for students to have a positive outlet,” she said.
Cara Bloomer Staff Writer John Legend lives up to his name with his newest musical collaboration with masters of soul, The Roots. “Wake Up!” is a collection of reworked covers of activist rhythm and blues songs from the 1960s and 1970s, such as “Little Ghetto Boy” by Donny Hathaway and “Hard Times” by Baby Huey. The idea for the album came to Legend during the 2008 presidential election. Legend wanted to create an album that reflected the social and political change taking place. The album pays homage to R&B’s socially conscious days. However, the themes of the music still hold true to today. With messages about distant wars, urban poverty and a socially aware youth, “Wake Up!” proves that although the issues may have changed, the music is still just as relevant and powerful. Featuring 11 profound and soulful tracks, “Wake Up!” allows Legend to break out and truly shine as an artist. While The Roots provide amazing instrumental back up,
Legend clearly steps out of his comfort zone, and the result is a huge success. Legend’s version of “I Can’t Write Left Handed,” originally by Bill Withers, is an emotional and evocative narrative of a wounded soldier lying on his deathbed. The story will stay with listeners long after the song has ended. The revamped “Hard Times” will get anyone in the mood for a revolution, with its mix of soulful instruments, and a verse by The Roots’ frontman, Black Thought providing an infusion of their signature funk sound. In arguably one of the best albums of the year, it’s almost impossible to pick out a favorite track or a break-out number. It is an innovative blend of funk, jazz, reggae, hip hop and soul, that is at times riotous and at others, somber. But one thing is clear. “Wake Up!” is no mere cover album. This is the work of soul geniuses. John Legend has finally reached a level of artistry and production that has been long since lost almost as lost as the classics he remakes.
A&E Editor, Josh de Leon/ae@thevoyager.net
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‘The Social Network’ gets a like Garrett Spencer Staff Writer “The Social Network” takes us on a journey through the creation of the network phenomenon of Facebook, and the people caught up in the mix. The movie revolves around two lawsuits, both of which Mark Zukerberg is in the middle. On one hand, he is being sued by his former best friend and CEO of Facebook for forcibly buying him out of the company, and on the other is a trio of Harvard elites who say Zuckerberg stole their intellectual property. “If you were the real inventors of Facebook,” Zukerberg says to the Harvard trio, “you would have invented Facebook.” Jesse Eisenberg, who plays Zuckerberg, takes us on a winding road of twisted dialogue that tells the Facebook story. From start to finish, his mind always seems to be a step ahead of whoever he is in a conversation with. As confusing as this all sounds, it actually is relatively easy to follow, all thanks to director David Fincher, who also directed “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” “Zodiac” and “Fight Club,” and writer Aaron Sorkin, who also wrote “Charlie Wilson’s War” and “Studio Sixty on the Sunset Strip.” Zuckerberg’s entire idea is spawned by a drunken night that began at a bar with his then-girlfriend Erica, who is played by Rooney Mara. Even though Erica is a fictional character, she acted as the match that sets the forest ablaze. He is interrogating her about his social status, which, in turn leads to a discussion about which clubs around Harvard he would want to be apart of. Zuckerberg, being the genius he is, approaches the conversation like a math problem, completely oblivious to human emotions, and he comes across as a total jerk. Erica becomes fed up, calls him an “asshole,” and storms out. He then goes to his dorm room, drinks a little more, and begins to hack into the “facebooks” of the Harvard dorms. He steals the photos of girls all over campus and pairs them up on a website where he then lets the user decide which one is hotter. The site becomes so popular that it crashes Harvard’s server at 4 a.m. on the night of its creation. Impressed by this stunt the Winklevoss twins, both played by Armie Hammer, track him down and pitch him the idea of “Harvard Connection.” Zuckerberg takes their idea and expands upon it, creating the Facebook we know and love today. Zuckerberg’s quest is essentially to be accepted by society. He is tired of being the nerdy smart guy. He simply wants everyone to like him. The problem with his plan is that in order for everyone to like him, he has to double-cross his best friend, Eduardo Saverin, played by Andrew Garfield. Saverin is the businessman behind Facebook, and he acts as its moral compass. When Zuckerman goes to California with Napster founder Shawn Parker, played by Justin Timberlake, Saverin pleads with Zuckerman not to make any bad decisions. Parker, fresh out of work and high on his former success, convinces Zuckerberg that in order to make Facebook a billiondollar company he must move it to Silicon Valley. Parker was the nail that drove Zuckerberg and Saverin apart. In the end, the attorneys definitely have a case against Zukerberg, but it becomes more of an ethical battle than a legal one. The litigation shows us how lonely Zukerberg truly was. He had driven his best and only true friend away, just because he wanted to be “cool”.
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Photo by Jim Hogue Jodi-Ann Robinson fights away a Harding University player to keep the ball. Robinson’s great play resulted in three goals, making her the top goal scorer on the team.
Argos continue strong play UWF women’s soccer improved their record in conference to 2-0 with a win over Harding University. The Argos received their offense from sophomore star Jodi-Ann Robinson, who scored her second hat trick.
From staff reports Sophomore Jodi-Ann Robinson scored her second hat trick of the season and accounted for all the offense in No. 20 West Florida’s 3-0 win at Harding in Gulf South Conference women’s soccer action on Sunday. With the win, UWF improved to 7-2 overall and 2-0 in Gulf South Conference play, while Harding dropped to 4-6-1, 2-1. With the three goals, Robinson (Richmond, British Columbia/Palmer Secondary School) took over the team lead with 12 total goals and 27 points this season. Freshman Alexis Garrand (Orlando, Fla./Dr. Phillips HS) also added her sixth assist of the season. Robinson’s first goal came in the seventh minute, as she dribbled around multiple defenders in the right corner and beat the keeper on the near post. At the 33:45 mark, the sophomore collected a loose ball in front of the goal in the penalty area and drove it past the diving keeper. Robinson made it three in the second half, as she received a pass from Garrand from the left sideline, turned and drove it past the keeper with the right foot. West Florida finished the afternoon with a 17-6 advantage in shots, and UWF also attempted six corner kicks to just one for Harding. Juniors Ali Ryan (Batemans Bay, Australia/ Darton) and Lauren Byrd (Birmingham, Ala./Oak Mountain HS) combined in goal for UWF in the shutout, and Ryan made two saves. Harding goalkeeper Chelsea Hornbeck made three
Weekly scores Women’s volleyball Sept. 27 vs. No. 24 Florida Southern 3-2 win Sept. 30 vs. West Alabama 3-1 win Overall Record (11-4)
Women’s soccer Oct. 1 vs. Ouachita Baptist 4-0 win Oct. 3 vs. Harding 3-0 win Overall Record (7-2-0)
Men’s Soccer Sept. 28 vs. William Carey 1-1 tie Oct. 1 vs. Ouachita Baptist 1-0 win Oct. 3 vs. Harding 2-0 win Overall Record (5-3-2)
saves for the Lady Bisons. With the win, the Argonauts improved their GSC regular season winning streak to 44 games, dating back to the 2003 season. UWF will host NAIA rival University of Mobile on Tuesday, Oct. 5 at 7 p.m. For information on all UWF Athletics, visit www.GoArgos.com.
Regulation not enough n After two overtimes, the Argos’ aggressive play ends in a tie and without a game-winner Timothy Dunkle Staff Writer On Sept. 28, the University of West Florida men’s soccer team played a tough game that ended in a tie against the Crusaders of William Carey University. From Hattiesburg, Miss., the Crusaders are members of the Southern States Athletic Conference, and the Argos’ last opponents before conference play began on Oct. 1. “They don’t compete in our region,” head coach Bill Elliot said. “They don’t compete in our confer-
ence, but they are one of the top National Association of Intercollegate Athletics teams in the country. We scheduled the game because they are as good as anybody we play.” Despite some good chances, the first half of the game ended with no goals from either team. But after 55 minutes of play, the Argos opened the scoring. Frank Cope scored the goal for the Argos. After almost an hour of no scores, the crowd was ecstatic when Cope made the unassisted goal. Unfortunately, Carlos
Blandon scored for the Crusaders only eight minutes later. His team cheered and shouted loud enough to drown out any other sound. “We knew they were going to be a good team,” Cope said. “They came out and showed well.” The Argos had other challenges to face during the game, as well. Player injuries thinned out the UWF bench continously throughout the night. “We have had a shocking amount of injuries, and there were two or three tonight,” Elliot said. “We came into the game tonight with three
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or four. The injury bug has really bitten us this year.” To help compensate for the injuries, the Argos have changed their starting lineup. “Our lineup has been affected dramatically by the injuries,” Elliot said. “Richard Dixon, Nikola Kljaic, Bruno Ferreira, Matt Aldred and Jimmy Merritt are all injured.” As the game progressed, both teams began to make increasingly aggressive plays. Four yellow cards were shown during the game, and each team received a total of 13 fouls. Both teams took several shots on goal. One shot by the Crusaders – just seconds from the end of the game – caused a gasp of
Photo by Jim Hogue Jodi-Ann has enjoyed recent success against all her opponents. She has scored seven goals in the last three games.
Upcoming men’s soccer games The Argos will host a divisional opponent, Christians Brothers University, on Oct. 9 at 3 p.m. After the game, the team will be on the road to take on Montevallo University on Oct. 12 at 7:30 p.m. The Argos will return home to take on another Gulf South Conference opponent, Alabama Huntsville University, on Oct. 15 at 7:30 p.m.
panic from spectators. At first, it appeared that WCU had scored, but Argo goalie Ramon Sealy had come through for his team. “It was a very good effort,” said Sealy, a freshman majoring in information technology. “I definitely think that we should have come out on top.” The Argos made sure to keep the Crusader goalie busy, taking 17 shots during regulation time and six more during the two overtime periods. “I think that both keepers
came up with some big saves to keep the other team from finding the winning goal,” Elliot said. Including this game, the Argos have had three wins, three losses and two ties so far this season. Only 10 more games remain before the National Collegiate Athletic Association semi-finals. “Our guys are continuing to push forward and fight the battle,” Elliot said. “We are playing a lot of guys that we didn’t think we would get to be playing.”
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UWF men’s soccer earns GSC victory n Argos improve overall record to
5-3-2, with two conference wins Staff Reports Junior Sean Reynolds scored both goals in West Florida’s 2-0 win at Harding in Gulf South Conference men’s soccer action on Sunday. Reynolds (Fort Walton Beach, Fla./Fort Walton Beach HS) scored two goals in the first ten minutes, and UWF held on the final 80 minutes for the win. The Argonauts improved to 5-3-2 overall
and 2-0 in GSC play with the win, dropping Harding to 1-6, 1-2. The Argonauts’ first goal came on a combination of several one touch passes through the middle. Reynolds, Frank Cope (Mobile, Ala./UMS-Wright Preparatory School) and Andre Verardi (Porto Alegre, Brazil/EmbryRiddle) connected at the top of the box, and Cope found Reynolds inside the
box for an open shot past the keeper. Less than two minutes later, the Argos were awarded a free kick near the right sideline. Junior Marquel Waldron (Warwick, Bermuda/Saltus Grammar School) sent in a bending serve to the back post, and Reynolds leaped into the air and blasted a header past the keeper. UWF led the shot count 15-7, and the Argos also held a 6-4 corner kick advantage.
Senior Elliott Purdom (Wilmslow, England/ Viterbo) made one save and picked up his second shutout of the weekend and third this season. Will Reno made two saves in goal for Harding. The Argonauts will continue GSC play against Christian Brothers on Saturday, Oct. 9 at 3 p.m. The women’s-men’s doubleheader will be held at Brosnaham Park in Pensacola, Fla. You can follow live at www. GoArgos.com.
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Richard DIxon, midfielder, dribbles the ball up the field. Dixon was named GSC Player of the Year in 2009.
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Six in a row Staff Reports The University of West Florida volleyball team overcame a scrappy West Alabama side on Thursday night, taking a 3-1 decision at Pruitt Hall. The win is the sixth in a row for the Argonauts. UWF (11-4, 3-0 GSC) had to rally in each of the first two sets after the Tigers took early leads in front of their home crowd. However, the Argos would battle back to take an 11-10 lead, and UWF took the set to win, 25-19. UWA finally made an early lead stick in the third set, scoring a 25-21 win to cut UWF’s lead to 2-1. Though the Argos trimmed the gap to 21-20, they ultimately could not overcome the deficit, as Angela Sanders scored the final kill for the Tigers. The Argonauts led 20-10, and they clinched the match on Kara Johnson’s final kill of the night. The blast gave Melissa Wolter’s team a 25-18 set victory and a 3-1 win overall. You can follow the volleyball team on Goargos.com.
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