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VOLUME 41 ISSUE 7
The voice of UWF students since 1968
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 5, 2011
Bense outlines goals in University Address Shelby Smithey Staff Writer Purposeful enrollment growth was the main theme of President Judy Bense’s State of the University Address on Sept. 27 in the University Commons Auditorium. “We reached 12,000 students a year early,” she said. “That is a sign we are doing something right.” Bense began her speech by
discussing her goals in the 20082012 strategic plan. She said state funding for the University has been cut by 30 percent since the plan was designed, but enrollment is currently up by 20 percent. “That 20 percent enrollment has helped us pay the bills,” she said. “It has helped us compensate for the 30 percent lost in our state revenues. It has been painful to make these cuts, but we have been successful.”
Bense also talked about the fifth year interim report for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. George Ellenberg, vice provost, said every five years there is a mid-term review that focuses to a large degree on the academic components of the University, student support services and other related areas. “A large UWF team from many areas across the University develop the drafts and iden-
tify supporting documents,” Ellenberg said. “Thus, it takes an enormous amount of work to make sure the students receive the best academic and support services that can be provided. SACS accreditation is one means of maintaining that quality by virtue of continuous improvement.” Pat Wentz, director of research and advanced studies, said she was chosen to assist in the review as well.
Competing for a good cause
“I was one of many that were involved in preparation for the SACS fifth year review,” she said. “George Ellenberg was our leader.” The majority of the address consisted of Bense announcing enrollment statistics and what they mean to the University. She also discussed retention rates, transfer rates and diversity statistics.
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VOYAGER IN BRIEF Sports
Roller Derby starts; golfers play well The Pensacola Roller Gurlz hopes to recruit new members as it begins its second season as an all women’s roller derby league. The men’s and women’s golf teams continue to perform well against Division I competition. See full stories on page 7 Photos special to The Voyager
Members of the Alpha Chi Omega sorority participate in the dodgeball tournament at the third annual Derby Days event. Their coach, Justin Powell, watches as the girls get ready to play against the Alpha Delta Pi sorority.
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n The annual Derby Days event raised more than $10K for charity this year
Greek stereotypes; pro-death penalty
Garrett Spencer Staff Writer The University of West Florida Sigma Chi Fraternity raised $10,500 last week for philanthropy organizations during its third annual Derby Days event. Derby Days is a week-long competition in which sororities Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Gamma Delta and Phi Sigma Sigma compete for points to raise money for their particular philanthropies. “It’s all about raising money,” Kayla Thompson, a senior elementary education major, said. Thompson served as the “Derby Darling,” or representative, for Alpha Delta Pi. The week’s events included a dance-off, cook-off, Derby Coach Southern Belle dress-up competition, dodgeball, tug-owar, coin war, Sign-a-Sig and Derby Chase. “You’re having fun and it’s for a great cause,” said Raul Martinez, Sigma Chi president and senior marketing major. Sign-a-Sig is an event in which Sigma Chi members wear white T-shirts on campus all day and sorority members sign their shirts. The sorority with the most signatures gets the most points. In Derby Chase, Sigma Chi members wear derby hats, and the sorority members try to take the hats from them. The sorority is awarded points for every hat they can take. “My favorite part was the dance off,” said Lauren Broeking, Alpha Gamma Delta Derby Darling and senior nursing major. “I think it was the most fun.”
Members of the Alpha Gamma Delta sorority await the championship round of the dodgeball tournament. The specific philanthropies are chosen by the fraternity and sororities. “The Huntsman Cancer Institute in Utah is Sigma Chi’s main philanthropy,” Martinez said. “They have made significant strides in cancer research. All of their research is posted publicly. That way different research firms can use the information to help fight cancer.” Martinez said no SGA funding was given to the event, and everything was done out of the Sigma Chi budget. This year’s event cost $1,500 to put on. Adam Hamilton, the philanthropy chair for Sigma Chi, said forty percent of the money raised goes to the Huntsman Cancer Institute, and fifty percent is given back to each sorority for its individual philanthropies based on how many points they earn throughout the week.
The Student Government Association will vote Friday on a proposal that would add up to $1 per-credit-hour to tuition, a fee which would fund the Student Green Energy Fund. The Student Green Energy Fund was created by the Florida Youth for Environmental Sustainability Coalition in 2007, according to www. climateaction.net/SGEF. It has already been initiated at other colleges and universities across the state, including New College of Florida and the University of South Florida. The Student Environmental Action Society is actively endorsing the fund and pushing for its implementation at the UWF. If the fund proposal is approved on Friday, a non-
❱❱ Rundown A proposal to add a fee of 25 cents - $1 per-credit-hour to student tuition is rallying support at the University of West Florida. The fee would be used to fund energy-efficient projects. A student referrendum vote will determine the final fee cost, which could yield over $100,000 for the University. binding student referendum will take place in November. “Non-binding” means that the vote is simply consultative and used only to determine the level of support by the UWF student body. Student support is crucial because a $1 per-credit-hour Green Energy fee could be added to each student’s tuition. With this support, the fund could yield over $100,000, according to SEAS. But, according to www. studentgreenenergyfund.org, the cost of the fund can vary depend-
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Proposal to add energy fee to tuition Nicole Yeakos Staff Writer
Contributing writer Chris Elkins discusses the stereotypes associated with Greek life. A student writes a letter to the editor arguing that the death penalty is the only suitable punishment for muderers.
ing on what fee the university’s Board of Trustees agrees to. As proposed, individual students would pay no more than $1 per credit hour and no less than 25 cents per credit hour. The fee would not be covered by the Bright Futures Scholarship program. “I really want the Student Green Energy Fund to pass, because I have seen the difference it has made in a school,” SEAS Secretary Samantha LaFortune said in an email interview.
LaFortune’s previous college, Palm Beach State College, was extremely dedicated to building “green.” Two new buildings were erected while LaFortune was a student there, and they both utilized a great deal of energy efficiency. “I want to see that green philosophy here at UWF,” LaFortune said. According to www.studentgreenenergyfund.org, a Student Green Energy Fund committee would be established to supervise how the revenue would be spent. It would consist of no more than 12 members. Half would be students appointed by the SGA president, and the other half would be faculty and staff appointed by Bense.
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Bargain shopping; local coffee house Shopping at consignment stores gives penny-pinching students a chance to score a deal on name-brand clothing and accessories. The Coffeehouse on Navy Boulevard is a local alternative to most major coffee corporations. Its menu also offers sandwiches, smoothies, pastries and shakes. See full stories on page 4
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UWF lends a helping hand to furry friends in need Katherine Cordero Staff Writer The University of West Florida Staff Senate will sponsor the fifth annual Hand to Paw Project this month. The project is exclusive to the University and has been sponsored by the Staff Senate every fall. “The whole project is intended to collect needed items for the Humane Society of Pensacola as well as the Panhandle Animal Welfare Society in Fort Walton Beach,” Lauren Haggett, a committee member of the Hand to Paw project, said. “Without these items it is harder for them to care for the animals and keep them healthy.” Teresa Sealey, 21, a committee member of
the Hand to Paw Project said, “During this time of economic hardships, organizations like these are desperate for donations of any kind, and our committee helps make this need known.” The Humane Society of Pensacola and PAWS, both no-kill organizations, rely on donations to run and staff the shelters. Irene Patti, executive specialist of the Office of the President, and a team member of the Hand to Paw Project, said if a person has ever seen a homeless dog or cat that has lived for months in a cage at a shelter, he or she would understand the desperate need these animals have for help. “Around 25 million animals enter shelters
“If we can provide a few treats, food and assistance to our local shelters, then maybe we can change the lives of a few dogs and cats.”
-Irene Patti Team Member Hand to Paw Project
each year and, unfortunately, nearly half are euthanized,” said Patti. “These statistics do not include homeless dogs and cats that roam the streets without rescue.” Sara McCool, the managing director of the Humane Society of Pensacola, said the HSOP is especially in need of postal stamps, kitten chow, canned dog food,
and cleaning supplies such as laundry detergent, bleach and Pine-sol, which are all affordable items ranging from $5 to $15. Although donations are encouraged, there is an alternative way to help the animals. “We are always looking for volunteers at our shelter,” McCool said. “After an orientation, students can come down and walk
dogs, play with kittens and make a difference in the lives of homeless animals.” Decorated boxes have been placed in all buildings on both the main campus and the Emerald Coast Campus for donations. To mark the fifth annual Hand to Paw Project, there will be a kick-off on the University’s Cannon Green from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m on Oct. 5. UWF Post Office employees will periodically collect the items from each box and store them on campus until members of the project deliver the donations to the shelters. Final donations for the project will be collected on Oct. 28. “This Hand to Paw Project, though small in
stature compared to the overwhelming number of homeless animals in the United States, is designed to help those who are helpless,” Patti said. “If we can provide a few treats, food and assistance to our local shelters, then maybe we can change the lives of a few dogs and cats in Northwest Florida.” To schedule a volunteer orientation with the Humane Society of Pensacola, call Monie Russo, volunteer coordinator at (850) 432-4250. To schedule a volunteer orientation with the Panhandle Animal Welfare Society, call 243-1525, or log onto their website paws-shelter.com and click on the “volunteer now” tab.
Workshops focus on student health Speech: Judy Bense Rachel Giles Staff Writer Living Well workshops are offered regularly on campus to assist students with mental health and emotional stability while dealing with the stressors of college life. There are a varitey of programs offered, from sexual health to overuse of video games. “Living Well workshops are our effort to assist individuals who don’t need intensive or individual attention,” said Brian Turner, who holds a doctorate in psychology and is a licensed psychologist in Counseling Services. Turner said that although the Turner workshops are for groups of people instead of just one person, studies show that group therapy is just as effective as one-onone therapy. The programs help students address their issues through verbal-
izing what they’re going through, and the programs also offer support while teaching students how to deal with their problems. “As a licensed psychologist, I think everyone at some time may need some help,” Turner said. Kelly Meek, psychologist, clinical services and training director, and associate director of Counseling Services, said that she and the other counselors try to keep programs relevant. At the end of each workshop, students are asked to give evaluations and suggestions. According to Meek, stress management is a popular choice among students. “Students will often come up and thank the presenter afterwards,” Meek said of the workshops. Meek also said that most of the counselors on staff at Counseling Services do the presenting. She said that attendance varies from year to year, and that any number of students from one to 60 could attend a meeting. “I definitely think it’s an important contribution to the campus,” Meek said. “I think students are not only here to grow academically, but also to
❱❱ Rundown To attend a Living Well workshop at the University Health and Wellness Center, contact Brian Turner at bturner1@uwf.edu. Upcoming events: Oct. 19 - Conflict Resolution Oct. 25 - Cross-cultural dating Oct. 31 - Anger Management Nov. 11 - Masculinity & Manhood Nov. 8 - Depression Nov. 9 - Grieving a Loss Nov. 22 - Online Gaming grow as whole people.” Upcoming workshops include Conflict Resolution, Cross-Cultural Dating, Anger Management, Masculinity and Manhood, Depression, Grieving a Loss, and On-Line Gaming. For a full schedule of events, dates, and times, visit uwf.edu/ cws or email Brian Turner at bturner1@uwf.edu.
Derby: UWF sororities and fraternities compete for funds to donate to charity From Page 1:
An extra 10 percent of the money raised is designated to the winning sorority. This year, the winner was Alpha Delta Pi. The sorority can then allocate the funds to their charities of choice. Alpha Chi Omega finished second, Alpha Gamma Delta finished third, and Phi Sigma Sigma finished fourth. Out of the total amount raised, $4,200 went to the Huntsman Cancer Institute, and $6,300 went to the sororities’ philanthropies. The primary source of money raised is from donations and spon“My favorite sorships. Local busipart was the nesses and organizations purchased ads for an ad dance-off, I booklet or ads to go back think it was on the weekly T-shirt. the most “It’s a really intense week, but it’s really fun,” fun.” said Trisha Johnson, former Alpha Gamma - Lauren Broeking Delta Derby Darling and senior psychology major. Alpha Gamma Delta “It’s still being perfected Derby Darling because it’s still so new, but it wins money for philanthropies.” Money was also raised via coin wars and T-shirt sales. Sororities were given points for the amount of money raised during coin wars and the amount of T-shirts bought. This was the third annual Derby Days event week. Hamilton said that in just one year, the amount of funds raised has doubled. This is the second consecutive year that more than $10,000 was raised, versus 2009 when $5,000 was the grand total. “I was very happy with the outcome of the week,” Broeking said. “I think it’s a great cause and it allows people to get to know other people in other organizations and getting closer with your own organization.”
Above: Members of the Alpha Chi Omega sorority and Sigma Chi pledge, Ryan Ealum, participate in the Derby Days dance competition. Below: Members of Alpha Delta Pi prepare to perform a line dance in the dance competition.
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“Thirty-four percent of students are ethnically diverse,” she said. “Our freshman students are more ethnically diverse and feel more comfortable coming to UWF.” Bense presented the statistics for graduation rates, and although she said the rates were equivalent to the national average, she expressed her desire for improvement. “Our four-year graduation rate is 22 percent,” she said. “I don’t think that’s great.” Faculty improvements were also on the forefront of discussion. Since August 2010, there has been a 1.7 percent salary increase, 30 new faculty hired or retained, six faculty sabbaticals, 11 faculty recognition awards and 20 staff professional excellence awards, Bense said. Bense also talked about the addition of a dean of general studies, Tom Westcott, and the possibility of implementing more spring break activities, as well as expanding Argo Camp, which is an orientation program for freshman students. She mentioned the University’s rank of 490th out of 650 schools on “A football “Forbes” Top Colleges team would List, and the honor it received by being named bring “Best Southeast College” exposure to by “The Princeton Review. our school as Bense also praised the National Science long as we Foundation for awarding stayed within UWF a $600,000 grant to be used for research on our means.” ways to support women faculty and students in -Judy Bense science, technology, engiUniversity President neering and mathematics (STEM) fields. “The purpose of the NSF grant is to encourage and find ways to get girls interested in the STEM disciplines,” she said. She also talked about a new program called “NWF2UWF.” According to the program’s website, beginning fall 2011 UWF has partnered with Northwest Florida State College to offer a program that guarantees University admission to any student who completes an associate of arts degree. The agreement benefits students by reducing the total cost of higher education by encouraging students to complete an associate of arts degree at Northwest Florida State College, she said. After she briefed her audience on these topics, Bense gave an overview of a new master plan and the University’s goals for upcoming years. Referencing a huge projection screen displaying a map with blueprints of a proposed football stadium and surrounding areas, Bense discussed building the athletic plan. Bense was certainly clear about her view toward a new football team. “We just need a financing plan that works,” she said. Shaun Schreiner, a graduate business major, thinks a football team is a good idea. “A football team would bring exposure to our school as long as we stayed within our means,” he said. “If we go into it expecting as much support as a larger school, it would be foolhearted.” Bense said it might even be three or four years before the football program is implemented. “You have to want to do it,” she said. “And yes, I’m talking football.”
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Greeks fight uphill battle against stereotypes Chris Elkins Contributing Writer The “greek stereotype” has haunted greek organizations since fraternities and sororities lost sight of their true foundations and values, and hazing became commonplace on the majority of American college campuses. At the University of West Florida, it has been an uphill battle for greeks to fight that stereotype. Hollywood movies like “Animal House” and “American Pie Presents: Beta House” have only added to the belief that all greeks do is binge drink and party hard. And there is some truth to that. Like the vast majority of college students, greeks enjoy going out on the weekend and throwing parties. The fraternal system has made significant strides in improving itself to become more like its admirable roots. At UWF, greeks are determined to prove that there is more than what meets the eye. It’s only fair at this point to mention that I am greek, and preaching going greek from someone that is greek can be like listening to a presidential candidate talk about how perfect they are for an office. No one wants to hear it. I’ll be the first to admit, we are not
perfect, but we do strive to be. We strive ers of Kappa Alpha Order volunteer with to be by trying to make ourselves better the Breast Cancer Walk. people, our campus and community The list goes on and on. a better place, and our society, which So greeks like to have fun on the weekdesperately needs it, a more moral place. end, but during the week they give back to The Sigma Chi Fraternity, with the help the community and raise money for great of four sororities — Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha causes. Chi Omega, Alpha Gamma Delta, and Yet some people still roll their eyes and Phi Sigma Sigma think the commu— raised over nity service is a $10,000 in philanfront. thropy money last “Give greeks a Why is there so week. much hatred? chance. Look past the The greek Maybe it was a lettered names stereotype. Make an bad experience with might not mean someone greek. much to someopinion for yourself.” Maybe it’s the one who doesn’t belief that greeks know much about pay for our friends. greek life, but the Or maybe it’s that $10,000 should. See the article on Page 1 greeks often associate with each other and for more details. Ten thousand dollars for thus it makes them seem like they disascauses such as fighting cancer is excepsociate with non-greeks. tional. Well, not everyone is perfect. For an example closer to home, last Unfortunately, one bad apple can spoil the year Alpha Chi Omega was able to build a entire bunch. storage closet for the Favor House domesI challenge you to look past that one tic violence shelter in Pensacola. bad experience, and I can guarantee you In another example, Sigma Alpha Mu that for every one “bad” greek you find, and Alpha Gamma Delta will be working you’ll find 100 more that are as congenial with the Habitat for Humanity on Oct. 15 as anyone you’ll ever meet. to give back to the community. If you look at greek budgets, you’ll see The sisters of Zeta Phi Beta and broth-
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that the money they pay goes to leadership programs, materials for community service events, risk management procedures, and then after all is said and done, spent on social events. Of course it’s only natural for people to associate with their peers. That doesn’t mean greeks think they’re better than you or want to seclude themselves. In fact, you’ve probably had more greeks in your classes or organizations that you thought were good people and never knew were greek. Greeks also strive for academic excellence and most organizations mandate study hours or provide tutors to help their fraternal brothers and sisters do better in the classroom. Still think the main goal is to party? Well, for some that may be true. But, unlike the vast majority of college parties, national headquarters mandate that greek parties incorporate risk management procedures that include sober monitors and sober drivers that actually make the parties more safe than the average college party. If you take nothing else from this article, take this: Give greeks a chance. Look past the stereotype. Make an opinion for yourself.
Letter to the editor
Abolishing the death penalty The importance of appreciation would be murder of justice
John Strickland Columnist The funny thing about life is that the most profound events usually occur under the most mundane and monotonous circumstances. Allow me to provide an example. After graduating from the University of West Florida in the spring of 2010, I spent about three months being a complete idiot. I won’t expound upon the depths of my idiocy, but luckily, I matured enough to become a partial idiot. I worked a few retail jobs after graduation before I took a gig in the exciting field of afterschool child care. I worked with 4th and 5th graders. A few of them were cool. Most of them were complete dicks. They would call me fat. They would make fun of
how my belly stuck out of my T-shirts. They would tell me I needed braces. Needless to say, it was an incredibly frustrating experience. Then, one night, as I was waiting for the last child to be picked up, the 2nd grader and I struck up a conversation. Since I forgot to DVR the latest riveting episode of “Yo Gabba Gabba!,” we didn’t have much to talk about. On the table where we were sitting was a tiny penguin figurine and a few marbles. We proceeded to take turns trying to knock the penguin down by shooting marbles at it. Every time either of us knocked down the penguin (which was a lot once we realized it was easier to just smack the snot out of the penguin with a bare hand), I would yell, in a indescribably ridiculous manner, “He knocked him down!” Never in my life have I seen another human being laugh with such uncontrollable gusto than this child. Every time I said the words, “He knocked him down,” he found it funnier than the time I said it 10 seconds prior. This child’s fit of laughter lasted for about four minutes, until all of a sudden, it stopped, and a look of terror emblazoned
his face. I, concerned about the abrupt change in this kid’s demeanor, asked him what was wrong. The four words that this child uttered were four of the most profound words I have ever heard another person say to me in my entire life. “I peed my pants.” Almost immediately after this child’s “accident,” his mother arrived to take him home. Once we took care of the situation, I took the opportunity to reflect upon the event. You hear people say, “Oh, it was so funny, that I nearly peed myself.” Well, this time, IT ACTUALLY HAPPENED. More importantly, I witnessed the simplistic beauty of childhood. Only children can become so enthusiastic by things that silly. It’s endearing. I worked at the daycare for a few months after this event before retiring from the field and beginning graduate school. While I never had another day quite like that one, I approached every day with the knowledge that something incredible could happen. I once made another human being laugh so hard that he peed himself. That’s incredible. That’s life.
I recently read the anti-death time 88 percent of people can be wrong. As a Christian I believe Jesus to be the penalty article in The Voyager and felt Son of God, but 2/3 of the Earth’s poputhat I must write a reply to give the lation would disagree with me. Does that opposing view. First, the writer of the make me wrong? article attacks the death penalty on the Also, since the death penalty is grounds that an innocent person may be so seldom used and individuals wait executed. I would like to point out that there is a decades for execution, the deterrent effect is watered down. greater chance of dying in a car accident Capital punishment is only used than an innocent person being executed. on people convicted of premeditated Does that mean that automobiles ought murder, meaning that one thought about to be outlawed? his/her crime beforehand, and common Now can our criminal justice system sense would say that the individual probbe reformed to avoid wrongful execuably thought about the chance of being tions? Absolutely. New techniques in caught and the consequences, meaning investigating crime help reduce the that at least a few lives would be saved. margin of error. Also, even though I A report from the Bureau of Criminal dislike Mitt Romney, he did have an Justice also shows interesting idea: that the more execuraise the burden tions there are per of proof in capital “The death penalty is year, the fewer cases from beyond murders there are. reasonable doubt to the only punishment Mr. Smith beyond any doubt, also attacked the meaning that the that suits murderers; costs of the death death penalty would to abolish it is to penalty, pointing only be applied in out correctly that instances where murder justice.” it costs more to guilt is completely execute someone certain. than to sentence This is actually him or her to life without parole. consistent with a biblical command. I would like to say that one cannot Even though the Bible commands the put a price on justice. If the penalty death penalty for crimes such as murder fits the crime it ought to be carried out and kidnapping, but there were very regardless of the cost. Second, I would few executions because the Bible also like to point out that these costs could be required at least two eyewitnesses to greatly reduced by eliminating unnecescondemn someone to death, and under sary appeals. If I could write the justice Jewish law these witnesses were vigorsystem, those convicted of capital crimes ously examined to ensure that their testiwould get only one appeal unless there mony was truthful. was something really extraordinary about Next, Mr. Smith made the claim that their case. the death penalty does not deter crime, Eliminating excessive appeals and but I would like to evaluate his claims. reducing the time it takes to execute First, he claimed that states without the someone would greatly reduce the costs death penalty have lower murder rates of capital punishment. than the 36 states that do. It would seem Contrary to Mr. Smith’s claims, the that abolishing the death penalty reduces death penalty is not murder. Saying crime, but Mr. Smith forgets that differcapital punishment is state-sponsored ent states have different cultural attimurder is like saying incarceration is tudes, values, and other societal factors. state kidnapping and restitution is state How does he know that the 36 states theft. The death penalty is the only with the death penalty do not feel compelled to have it because of their high punishment that suits murderers; to abolish it is to murder justice. murder rates? He also pointed out that 88 percent of — Sean Gravel criminologists say that the death penalty does not deter crime, but at the same UWF art student
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Caffeine affordable at Coffeehouse Morgan Smith Staff Writer The Coffeehouse, located at 31 N. Navy Blvd. goes above and beyond the expectations of any ordinary coffee house. The Coffeehouse offers a variety of treats, including pastries, sandwiches, smoothies and yogurt, as well as hot and cold specialty coffee and espresso drinks. The most popular drink is the “Chocolate Covered Cherry” latte. For the healthconscious college student, there are protein shakes, salads and fruit. Breakfast sandwiches and pastries are reasonably priced ranging from $1.99 to $4.85, and coffee and espresso drinks run from $1.55 to $4.95. Most of the baked goods, such as the cinnamon crunch muffin, are baked there with an exception of the bagels and a few Danishes. Owner Royona Hunt said that she bought the café last October as a birthday present to herself. She bought the café from her uncle, who owned it under the name Martelli’s Coffee House. She said the café has been around for five years. Hunt moved to Pensacola
from Seattle in 2005. She said that she had always wanted to open her own business. “I am a business person,” Hunt said. “I opened a coffee house because I love coffee, and when I moved down here, there were no other coffee houses besides
“It is clear that the The Coffeehouse is collegestudent friendly.” Starbucks, and I don’t like Starbucks.” The Coffeehouse is family owned and operated. Hunt said that her son, Kevin and her cousin, Carrissa, help her run the café on most days and that her husband occasionally makes trips to Sam’s whenever they are running low on something. “I love working here,” her son Kevin said. “I get free coffee, and it’s better than Starbucks.” Hunt said the motherand-son duo work efficiently
together to provide quality customer service to every visitor. Most of her customers learn about the café through word-of-mouth, Hunt said. She also said that local military wives meet there every last Thursday of the month and that a knitting group also meets there every Friday. With the affordable prices, comfortable leather sofas, a wide screen T.V., and free Wi-Fi, it is clear that the Coffeehouse is collegestudent friendly. In case students are afraid to plop down and then fall asleep on the soft sofas, there are tables to sit at with their laptops to do homework. The atmosphere is homey, yet sophisticated. There are framed photographs of Hunt’s grandparents hanging on the walls along with other artwork. The café has a fall theme, with an assortment of red, orange, gold and brown decorations. Fresh flowers are found throughout the Coffeehouse, which Hunt said she has delivered every Monday, a calming waterfall in the center of the café and soft music playing in the background. She said that she plans on having a fireplace built by next month to make the café even warmer.
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The Coffeehouse is an affordable, cozy place for college students to sip a latte and study. There is a wide variety of drinks and food on the menu. Offering free Wi-Fi, it is a comfortable place to study.
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The Coffeehouse is located at 31 N. Navy Blvd.
n It is open Monday through Friday from 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. n Along with hot and cold specialty coffee and espresso drinks, it offers pastries, smoothies, salads, sandwiches and fruit. n The most popular drink is the “Chocolate Covered Cherry” latte. n Free Wi-Fi.
International student has hospitable plans Will Isern Staff Writer
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Wilco’s eighth album, “The Whole Love,” incorporates a variety of instruments from the glockenspiel to the cello.
Wilco’s eighth album shows its ‘Whole Love’
Jade Hoy Staff Writer
The alternative rock band Wilco, hailing from Chicago displays true artistic variety in its new album, “The Whole Love.” This is Wilco’s eighth album, and the group’s experience shines through with a healthy mix, from vibrant rock songs to relatable mid-tempo ballads such as “Dawned on Me” to leisurely songs like “Open Mind.” The band includes singer Jeff Tweedy, with instrumentals by John Stirratt, Glen Kotche, Mikael Jorgensen, Nels Cline and Patrick Sansone. Tweedy wrote all of the songs on the album and co-produced it, according to the album’s insert. The band is signed with dBpm Records Inc. Songs like “The Art of Almost” and the albumtitled song “Whole Love” mix electronic sounds and snappy beats with electric guitar rifts that are bound to have people tapping their
foot at the least. The electronic-synthesizer sounds are intense to just the right measure and then fade into bass or lyrics when they are about
“A keyboard or piano is played in almost every song, which is not typical of the general rock band.” to become overwhelming, which proves to be captivating in “The Art of Almost.” To display their folkmusic side, songs like “Black Moon” slow the tempo and reveal a more personal side with lyrics like, “And I’m waiting for you/ Waiting forever/ Are you awake now too?” The violin is prominent in the
song, giving it less of a country feel and an almost classical genre touch. “I was born to die alone,” Tweedy sings in the song “Born Alone.” The lyrics are almost depressingly relatable, but with an upbeat tempo that makes the song fun to listen to. “Capitol Hill” suggests both a struggle in a personal relationship and the relationship between the band and a big city, with lines such as the following: “I can’t call with a subway token/ Anyway the phones are all broken/ I wish you were here/ Better yet, I wish I was there with you.” A keyboard or piano is played in almost every song, which is not typical of the general rock band. Wilco also uses off-thewall instruments ranging from the glockenspiel in “One Sunday Morning” and “I Might” to the cello in “Black Moon,” a choice which produces unusual and interesting sounds. Overall, the album deserves a thumbs up.
In a sea of cargo shorts and T-shirts, it is hard not to notice Wayne Prince. It is 85 degrees outside, and the 26-year-old from St. Lucia is wearing black pinstripe d r e s s pants, a tucked in pale p i n k p o l o , white shoes, Prince and a white belt. He says he is used to the heat, that he came here, in part, because of it. “When I was looking for places to go to school,” Prince said, in his distinctly Caribbean English, “I wanted somewhere that was warm, and quiet and close to the coast.” Prince is a senior hospitality major. After graduation, he will go to Florida International University, where he has already been accepted into a combined masters-doctoral hospitality program. Then he plans to return to St. Lucia, where his family
“So much food is thrown away in the world. No one should have to go hungry.” -Wayne Prince UWF senior owns property and open a resort. “I’ve talked to tourists all over the world,” Prince said. “People travel because they want to see something new, not the same kind of place again and again.” Prince did not always plan to be a resort manager, he said. Growing up, he went to school to be an actor. One day, a friend asked him to help lead a group of tourists around the island, and Prince knew he had found his calling. There is no denying that Prince is a people person. In 15 minutes, he has greeted four passersby,
and he tells me he has had to ignore several others he knows for the sake of our conversation. As we talk, he is constantly smiling, and I find myself getting lost in his cheerful personality. The guy radiates positive energy. Prince wants to give back, too. Prince hopes that by opening his resort, he will be able to provide for the people of St. Lucia. “So much food is thrown away in the world,” he said. “No one should have to go hungry.” It is a big goal, but Prince is the kind of guy who when he says he is going to do something, you believe him. While a lot of seniors are not sure what their plans are for next year, Prince has the next 10 years already mapped out, down to the indigenous bamboo cups his resort will use. What drives him is a desire to help people, he said, and maybe make a little dough in the process. His plan is a simple one. “Just be positive,” Prince said.
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Wayne Prince poses in front of the St. Lucia coastline, where he hopes to one day open a resort. He also wants to help feed the poor living in the country.
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Find a deal at consignment shops Christie McClung Staff Writer “Low on money,” “almost broke,” and “struggling to make ends meet” are terms often associated with the average college student’s life. Fortunately, a trend is flourishing that helps keep college students stylish and while a rough economy strains their wallet. That trend is consigning, taking clothes that are no longer wearable to a local shop. The consignment shop then sells the clothes and splits the profit with its original owner. “It’s a cool way to get rid of clothes in your closet,” said Jessica McClain, a junior psychology major at the University of West Florida.“It works better than yard sales. “I found a brand new pair of The Limited pants for $1 that normally retail for $70, and they still had the tags on them.” Pensacola is home to several consignment shops. One of those is Lads and Lassies, located at 1339 Creighton Road. “We do very well with
“I found a brand new pair of The Limited pants for $1 that normally retail for $70...” —Jessica McClain UWF junior
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Mary Kaye Weekley, owner of Lads and Lassies, surveys clothing brought in to the store and prices them according to their brand and quality. The nicer the clothes, the more the consignor makes. the younger, right-out-ofhigh school and in-college kids,” said Mary Kaye Weekley, owner of Lads and Lassies. We have some really nice things. We do name-brand clothes mostly.” Selling clothes to Lads and Lassies requires bringing in the clothes on hangers, freshly washed. They
must be free of stains and holes and be fashionable. “If you would like to put your items on consignment, we do it on a 40/60 split,” Weekley said. “You receive 40 percent, we receive 60 percent. The better your clothing looks, the better it sells.” Lads and Lassies has a wide selection of clothes
and accessories. “We price our jeans around $10 and our tops according to brand. It’s usually $8 to $14,” Weekley said. “If we get the highquality stuff, it is a little bit pricier.” Lads and Lassies was voted the best consignment shop in Pensacola in 2010 and 2011 by the Official
Student volunteers take note of those disabled and in need Morgan Smith Staff Writer The Student Disability Resource Center offers support for University of West Florida students with a range of disabilities and health needs, including Attention D e f i c i t Disorder, psychological disorders and hearing and physical impairments. O n e V. Cao-Nguyen service the center provides is note taking for students with hearing and physical impairments. Vannee Cao-Nguyen, assistant director of the SDRC, said that approximately 52 percent of the 317 students registered with the SDRC this semester requested a note taker. The center relies on student volunteers to provide copies of their notes. Cao-Nguyen said it was not always easy to find volunteers. If there is a lack of interested students, SDRC will either ask professors to provide lecture notes or send a staff member to the class to take notes. She said the process for student volunteers was relatively simple. “We provide the copier and paper,” she said, “so it’s of no cost to them.” “Volunteers would only need to stop by once a week and make copies of their notes. If volunteers type their notes, that’s even better because they can just email the notes to us. We then forward the notes to
our student.” Volunteers are solicited by email. Cao-Nguyen said that the center asks interested students to register as a volunteer with the SDRC office and review a onetime, online tutorial on note taking. “We get quite a few responses,” Ca0-Nguyen said, “but the major dilemma is the followthrough.” Cao-Nguyen said that volunteers earn credit for service hours recorded in their ArgoPulse accounts. At the end of each semester, the SDRC also treats volunteers to a grab-andgo lunch, and they organize a drawing that gives volunteers the opportunity to win gift cards. Honey Nguyen, a UWF graduate who is not related to Vannee Cao-Nguyen v o l u n teered as a note taker through her freshman and sophomore years. Because of t h e H. Nguyen S D R C ’ s confidentiality policy, she never met the student she took notes for. Nguyen said it took her only about five minutes to walk to the SDRC building from her class to copy the notes. She said she kept track of the volunteer hours herself and earned credit for the time it took her to type her notes and to travel to the SDRC and copy them. “I didn’t mind taking notes because it was easy,” she said “and I knew it was helping someone else.”
❱❱ Rundown n The Student Disability Resource Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. n Provides note takers for disabled and in need students. n Note takers are rewarded with volunteer hours, a lunch and are entered in a prize drawing. n The center is located in Building 19, Room 100D. n If you are in need of their services, visit uwf.edu/ sdrc.
Readers’ Choice Awards for Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. Rococo’s is another great consignment shop, located at 4970 Bayou Blvd. Lesli Groce, the owner of the store said, “As the items sell, they go into the seller’s account. They can keep track of their account
online. They can cash out on their account anytime they have money on it.” Rococo’s also does a 40/60 split between clothes owner and store, but anything that sells for more than $250 will be split 50/50. “We only accept mallbrand or better, and it must have been bought in the last two years,” Groce said. “They need to be on hangers, cleaned and ready to go on the floor immediately. We sell at 25 percent or 35 percent retail price.” Rococo does not accept clothes on Saturdays and encourages those with old costumes to bring them in, as they are needed for Halloween in a few weeks. Whether you are looking to make some money or hunting down a good deal, consignment stores are a great option.
❱❱ Rundown n Consignment stores sell hardly worn, brand-name clothing for a reduced price. n Rococo is located at 4970 Bayou Blvd. and is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. n Lads and Lassies, on 1339 Creighton Rd., is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Students given incentives to attend sporting events Kristine Medina Staff Writer The Argo Armada program has increased student attendance at athletic events this year. More than 100 students have been attending games regularly. The program is designed to give students incentives in order to increase support for athletics at the University of West Florida. “The focus is moving UWF from nontraditional to a traditional campus, which is helpful,” Rebecca Stauffacher, the graduate assistant for marketing and development for the
Athletic Department, said. “Last year, we had more community members than students attend games. With the program, we’ve definitely had more students come out to support.” Reward points are earned throughout the year by students who become members of the program. Each game is worth one point. When the five-point level is reached, the student will receive deals from the program’s corporate sponsors. Sponsors include Firehouse Subs, SportsClips, T.G.I. Friday’s,
The Fish House, and CiCi’s Pizza, among others. Tom Thumb and Pen Air Credit Federal Union play a major role in running the program through promotion and support of Argo Armada. In return for their support, the sponsors get exposure through participation in athletic events and marketing hubs, such as Facebook, Twitter, and the department’s website. After obtaining 20 points, members’ names will be put into a grand prize drawing, which will take place in April at the end of baseball season. Prizes rewarded will
include an iPad and a 55-inch flat-screen TV. Flights from Delta Airlines are also in the works as one of the grand prizes. Students can sign up for the Argo Armada prior to the start of any game or athletic event. Sports excluded from the program are tennis, golf, and cross country. Before attending their first game, students signing up for the program will receive a key tag, which will track their attendance at athletic events, and a free, blue T-shirt sporting the Argo Armada logo. More information about the program will also be
provided at sign-up. John Corwin, the marketing coordinator for the Athletic Department, began the Argo Armada last year. “ W e started it for basketball season,” Corwin said. “It was a little hard Corwin to get it off the ground, because I didn’t have any planning time. This year, we had the summer to get things in order. Things are going really good right now.” The Argo Armada
program currently has 3,200 members. Over the summer, every freshman was signed up for the program during new student orientation sessions. Corwin said he hoped to have every student at UWF signed up in the next four years. “We get to see a lot more blue out there instead of Alabama’s or other universities’ colors,” he said. “It’s nice. It’s a little bit of our own world now. We’re not sharing it with other schools. We’re trying to create our own brand here and have students wear that brand.”
Roller Gurlz ready to skate Jesse Farthing Staff Writer Warrant Beauty. Poise N. Pixie. Justa Hotmess. Sonya L. Getit. K-SMAKher. Princess PulveriseHer. It reads like a list of professional wrestlers, but these are just a few of the names you’ll find on the roster of the Pensacola Roller Gurlz, Pensacola’s women’s flat-track rollerderby league. Roller derby is a fastpaced, no-holds-barred contact sport where 10 women race around an oval rink on roller skates, bashing into one another at high speeds. Each team has five players on the rink at a time: four blockers and one jammer — the only player who can score points. The object is to prevent the opposing team’s jammer from lapping your players, either by blocking her path or knocking her down, and at the same time trying to keep the opposing team from knocking down your own jammer. Bouts are played in 30-minute periods that are further divided into twominute jams. “The game is actually behind you,” said Coach Michelle Link, whose derby name is Sonya L. Getit. “So you’ve got to learn to look behind you to play. All players are on both offense and defense all at one time, and that’s the hard part.” Link got started in roller derby four years ago in Detroit, where she played for two years on a highly competitive league and then took an assistant coach position. When she moved back home to Florida, she began looking for local leagues and took a position as head coach for the Roller Gurlz in March, 2011.
“I’m just a born skater,” Link said. “I’ve skated since I was 5 years old.” The Pensacola Roller Gurlz league was founded one year ago after Brandi O’Leary-Winkleman moved to Pensacola from Fort Walton Beach, expecting to find a big and fast moving league to join. “I was shocked to find only a few girls, who were practicing on a basketball court,” said O’LearyWinkleman, who goes by Justa Hotmess in the league. “I decided to start a league because I love roller derby and everything it represents.” The Pensacola Roller Gurlz now have about 30 members and two teams — Fury of Five Flags and Southern Brutality — that compete in regional matches with leagues from Fort Walton Beach, Mobile, Milton and several other nearby areas in friendly and competitive bouts. “I’ve always been into team sports and exercise — this is definitely both,” O’Leary-Winkleman said. Stephanie Menard, a junior elementary education major at the University of West Florida, or Princess PulverizeHer to her derby teammates, said she got into roller derby for anger management. “It’s a good workout, it’s fun, and you feel very accomplished at the end of the day,” said Menard, who is also the captain of the Fury of Five Flags team. “You meet a bunch of great girls. Some of the greatest friends I’ve had in my life.” Erica Hockman, a UWF junior elementary education major, got started in roller derby after her boss at the day care center where she worked invited her to a photo shoot. From there she fell in love with the sport.
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Pensacola Roller Gurlz club members practice at the Dreamland Skating Center on Olive Road on Sept. 28. “I like to hit other girls,” Hockman — or Poise N. Pixie — said. “That’s my favorite part. I like the camaraderie, the friendship that we all have. We’re really close.” Injuries during roller derby are common. “There are two girls out with torn ACLs, three girls out with torn knees, two broken ankles,” said Hockman. “I knowingly signed up for that, knowing that I was going to probably break something during my roller derby career.” Roller derby is a women’s sport. The only requirements for playing are that players be over 18 and own a pair of quad skates and protective gear. The rest will come with
practice and diligence. “I went out there with like no gear, no pads, no helmet, no nothing,” said Cheleen Figueroa, whose derby name is Warrant Beauty. “Just a pair of junky rental skates.” A player’s reaction time is constantly being put to the test in order for her to maintain balance and speed while being knocked around by members of the other team. “It’s a tough game,” said Kara Makris, captain of Southern Brutality. Makris is known as K-SMACKher on the rink. All derby girls are encouraged to come up with a unique alias to distinguish them from other players, and they check the names they come up with against
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❱❱ Rundown n The Pensacola Roller Gurlz are celebrating their one-year anniversary with a meet-and-greet birthday bash at 7 p.m. on Oct. 7 at Sharky’s Bar & Bites, 7100 N. Davis Highway. Anyone with any interest in the sport is encouraged to attend. n Fresh Meat orientation for new girls will be on Oct. 13 at Dreamland Skate Center, 2607 E. Olive Road, at 9 p.m., and boot camp — an eight-week training period — begins at 7 p.m. on Oct. 17, also at Dreamland. n You can find more information about the Pensacola Roller Gurlz at www.pensacolarollergurlz.com. an international roster to avoid repetition. Roller derby fosters a definite sense of community and friendship between players and competing leagues. “It’s really great,” Figueroa said. “Even
though when we’re on the rink we’re against Fort Walton or Milton, they’re always helping us, teaching us things, trying to help us grow. When you’re on the rink you’re at war, but as soon as the game is over you give hugs.”
Volleyball Recap: Sept. 26 v. Montevallo, won 3-0
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Men’s The University of West Florida golf team is ranked No. 7 in the Golf World/ Nike Golf Coaches poll and has performed well in recent competition. “It feels pretty good,” junior Robbie Van Riper said. “I think we can work our way to No. 1 by springtime, but No. 7 is a good start.” The men placed third at the Sandestin Collegiate Championship on Sept. 27. The team finished 11 over par and one stroke behind second place No. 16 Newberry College and four strokes behind No. 2 Lynn University. Senior Thomas GustePedersen led the way for the Argonauts, finishing third overall and one under par. He was followed by senior Carlos Rodriguez and junior Robbie Van
Riper who finished fifth and 11th and shot two and four over par, respectively. On Oct. 2 the team placed fifth at the D.A. Weibring Intercollegiate among primarily Division I competition in Normal, Ill. UWF finished 41 strokes behind the winning team from D-I Illinois University. D-I school Akron finished second, 23 strokes behind Illinois. “We’re playing in more D-I tournaments the rest of the way,” Van Riper said. “It’s good to go up against that kind of competition to get ready for the spring.” Senior Carlos Rodriguez finished in the top 10 for the Argos, placing ninth with a total score of 219. Freshman Adam Whipp and senior Ryan Black finished 17th and 28th with scores of 223 and 225, respectively. The Argos continue competition at the Georgetown Intercollegiate
Sept. 30 v. West Alabama, won 3-0 Oct. 1 v. UAH, won 3-0
Cross Country Recap: Gulf Coast Stampede Men’s 8k: 2nd out of 13 teams Place Name Photo special to The Voyager
Van Riper judges the distance of a putt. He has an average score of 75.33 in three years at UWF. in Beallsville, Md. on Oct. 17.
Women’s On Sept. 27, the women’s golf team finished fifth at the Marjorie Whitney Invitational in Ponte Verda Beach. The Argos finished 45 points behind the winning team from Barry
University. Freshman Aimee Paterson continued to lead the way for UWF, finishing ninth with a score of 15 over par. Senior Jennie Lines and freshman Camila Sevillano finished 21st and 27th with scored of 23 and 26 above par, respectively.
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Murray adds spark to Argo offense Megs Glasscock Staff Writer Tina Murray zips across the University of West Florida soccer field like an electric bolt of blue. Her foot collides with the shining soccer ball, and it crashes like a wrecking ball into the goal. As she jogs back to her position for the practice drill, her teammates applaud her and Head Coach Joseph Bartlinski bellows “Atta girl!” At the halfway point of the regular season, Murray has already recorded two hat tricks and leads the Argos with 10 goals scored. She was named the Gulf South Conference Player of the Week on Sept. 27. Murray is modest about her success. “I guess that means I’m doing a good job,” she said. Through fierce on the field, she is soft-spoken, funny and kind off the field. A native of Kingston, Jamaica, she came to the United States four years ago. Now a senior in sports management, she explained how she wound up in Pensacola. “I was at a community college in
Mississippi,” she said. “I had a friend that goes to school here from Jamaica, and I didn’t want to be the only Jamaican at Meridian.” Bartlinski said with a laugh that he had come across Murray by “bad luck.” “I had connections with other schools,” he said. “I had heard about her and invited her to try out. The rest is history.” Bartlinski said it wasn’t easy at first. “She had an adjustment period,” he said. “Between playing at a junior college level and a university level, there was some work to do. Over the spring and summer, she put in the time and worked hard.” Off the soccer field, Murray prides herself on “going with the flow” with her friends. “I’m the listener out of my friends,” she said. “But I can also be the crazy one. It’s a mood type of thing.” Murray described herself as creative and outgoing. She loves fashion and coordinating outfits for herself and her friends. Murray is an anomaly in her family. Of five sisters and four brothers, she’s the only one who plays soccer. “My mother wasn’t really support-
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Murray sprints past defenders. She has four assists this season. ive at first,” Murray said. “She’s not a big sports person.” Murray said that growing up and playing soccer for fun in the streets of Jamaica is vastly different in the U.S. “In Jamaica, people don’t understand you can get paid for playing soccer,” she said. “We just play. I want to play professional soccer. I want to go to Paris and play there,” she said. “Two years from now, you’ll be sitting in front of your TV, and you’ll say ‘Hey! There’s Tina!’”
The Gulf South Conference announced on Sept. 30 the contract renewal for its men’s and women’s soccer tournaments that will keep the events in Pensacola. The GSC and the Pensacola Sports Association agreed to a four-year extension that runs until the end of the 2014 season. The conference has held both tournaments in conjunction at the same site since the sport’s addition in 1996. The Ashton Brosnaham Soccer Complex has served as the host venue since 2005. For GSC Commissioner Nate Salant, agreeing to an extension was easy. “The PSA has done a wonderful job of hosting our soccer tournaments,” Salant said in a
press release. “The coaches love the facility, the studentathletes love staying at the beach and visiting historic downtown Pensacola and the fans look forward to the event every year.” The PSA has built a strong reputation by not only hosting GSC soccer, but also by bringing NCAA Division II events to the area. “We are just thrilled to have the GSC returning to Escambia County by extending the agreement for another four years,” PSA Executive Director Ray Palmer said. “It has been a great relationship that combines the desired tourism with a high quality soccer event.” The 2011 GSC Men’s and Women’s Soccer Tournaments will take place on the first weekend in November. The Semifinals will be held on Nov. 4 followed by the championship matches on Nov. 6.
Soccer coach earns respect of athletes Christienne Hallgren Contributing Writer Joe Bartlinski is known primarily for his success as the Head Coach for the women’s soccer team at the University of West Florida. Bartlinski and the Argonauts won their 50th straight Gulf South Conference win on Sept. 24. However, Bartlinski’s passion for soccer has surpassed his role as coach, and inspired him to become an avid community role model. Bartlinski started coaching young boys at a soccer camp when he was 17 yeas old. He was inspired by, “just being around it and just enjoying the training and being around the game,” Bartlinski said. In 1988, Bartlinski got his first job as Goal Keepers Coach at Brevard College in North Carolina making $5 an hour.
“It’s never been about the money,” Bartlinski said. “It’s always just been about being around the sport and using the sport to help guide people.” Bartlinski still goes by this motto today. In fact, he assisted in creating the Argo Kids Club, which was set up to give local kids a chance to play soccer for free. “At least once or twice a month we’re doing some kind of free clinic for the young soccer players in the area,” he said. “I think it’s important that our players represent themselves as great youngsters and great ambassadors of West Florida, and so that’s a priority we put on.” The Argonaut players volunteer their time a few Saturdays a month for an hour and a half to kick the ball around with the little kids and teach them about the game. “Just bring them in and try to not only teach
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Bartlinski coaches at the UWF soccer complex. He has coached the Argos to 172 career victories. skills, but also life lessons,” Bartlinski said. “Again, being proper role models for these kids is something the team should be proud of.” The players have responded well to his life lessons. “He wants us to be better
players and better people on and off the field,” Monica Malavassi, cocaptain, said. “I enjoy coaching the girls at the free clinic,” Jordan Stone, cocaptain, said. “And in return they come to our games.” In addition to this charitable program, Bartlinski
Men’s soccer records back-to-back shutouts From staff reports The University of West Florida men’s soccer team tied Montevallo 0-0 in double overtime on Tuesday night. The tie marks the second of the season for the Argonauts. The first came against Tampa, 2-2 Sept. 17. UWF controlled the pace in the first half blasting 12 shots to the Falcons five. The second half was controlled by UM as they took eight shots to the Argos’ six. Still tied after regulation, the teams went into overtime. Both teams came into the match with one tie each on their record. The Argos took two shots in each overtime period while the Falcons took one and two, respectively. Both keepers played well posting shutouts. Argo goalkeeper Ramon Sealy tallied five saves, while Montevallo’s Brendan Ledgeway recorded nine.
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Sealy catches the ball to prevent a goal. He has 18 saves this season. On Oct. 1, the team defeated regional opponent No. 24 Saint Leo 3-0 at the UWF Soccer Complex. With the victory the Argos improved to 5-2-2. The Argos controlled the pace in the first half, out shooting the Lions
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7-2. Freshman Hector Vega got UWF on the board, 1-0, in the 39th minute when he gathered a loose ball inside the box and ripped it in the lower right corner. UWF kicked their offense into another gear in the second half. Junior Will Henderson scored his first goal of the season in the 51st minute off a header flicked into the box from senior Matthew Aldred. Sophomore Jack Salafrio also tallied an assist on the goal. Henderson continued his solid play and recorded an assist on the Argos’ third goal one minute later. He crossed a ball to the back post on a corner kick and sophomore Kyle Sealy headed his first goal of the season past the keeper, giving the Argos a 3-0 lead. The Argos will be back in action on Oct. 7 against Ouachita Baptist for homecoming. Kick off is scheduled for 7:30p.m.
coaches the Gulf Coast Texans at the Pensacola Recreation Center alongside his wife, Colleen Bartlinski, and UWF Assistant Coach Tricia Cooper. Bartlinski met his wife at a soccer camp, and he coached Cooper for three years at Brevard College. He coaches the 11-yearolds at the club and his wife coaches the 10-year-olds. “He’s completely different with the club teams,” Cooper said. “He’s a big teddy bear that all the club kids love.” As for his coaching style with the Argos, “He’s tough,” Stone said. “He expects a lot out of you.” “He has high standards,” Tori Fish, another cocaptain, said. “And he won’t lower his standards for anyone.” Cooper said, “I think he’s pretty strict but easy going and a funny guy. He distills a lot of discipline and respect.” Bartlinski’s goal for the
is winning the National Tournament. “I’m an honest coach,” Bartlinski said. “I don’t accept mediocrity.” They Argos are 3-0 in conference play this season, taking them one step closer to reaching their goal to making it into the National Tournament. “We need to be consistent the rest of the season,” Bartlinski said. “We can’t stumble.” The Argos are 7-3 this season, and 3-1 in GSC play. The team defeated West Georgia 1-0 on Sept. 30 and Valdosta State on 5-0 on Oct. 2. The Argos have set high standards for themselves this season and with a coach with the history that Bartlinski has, it seems their goals are attainable. But he knows there is more to life than soccer. “The joy of his life is his family,” Cooper said. “And his passion is the game itself.”