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Wiki: the fallout of the blackout

TV shows you should watch: Luck & Downton Abbey

GOP Candidates: Tune on, tune in, and drop out.

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Table of Contents

News

04 Concordia

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ABANDON SHIP!

We’ve Got a Koch Problem

Sports

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Romney One presidential candidate’s WD[ UHWXUQV UDLVH FRQFHUQV

Wikipedia The blackout seen ‘round the world

08 Abortion Ads LV WKH \HDU IRU ZRPHQҋV health controversies.

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Slut Walk Why a little black dress doesn’t mean ‘yes.’

Anatomy of a Dropout We promise no nudey pics of middle-aged Republicans.

Arts & Life

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Men in Tights

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Athlete Profile: Ben Stringer

A Look into the fashion of the sports world.

Meet the man who put the ULTIMATE into frisbee at FSU.

How do your predictions PDWFK XS WR RXUV"

Literature

Mujadara

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Horse Play A review of Luck, HBO’s new equestrian series.

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Oscars 2012

This recipe is your ticket to a college student’s gourmet lifestyle.

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Downton Abbey A review of the critically acclaimed PBS Masterpiece Classic series.

The Bucket List

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Blind Spot by Cody Swingle

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Will Concordia Shipwreck the Cr uise Industr y?

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there,’ and now I’m paying for it.â€? Costa Cruises denies these claims and has said that the maneuver was unauthorized. Regardless, piloting a ship as large as the Concordia is no easy task. “Big ships can’t change course quickly,â€? said Florida State University Associate Professor of Geography, Dr. Earl Baker. But a change of course may not have been Schettino’s only option; there is at least one common manuever designed to save lives aboard a ship as large as the Concordia. “The captain deliberately [runs] the ship aground to prevent it sinking,â€? said Baker. On January 27th, Costa stated that, “The company has further agreed to offer customers the ability to cancel any upcoming cruise ERRNHG EHIRUH -DQ RQ DQ\ RI LWV URXWHV ZLWKRXW SHQDOW\ WKURXJK )HE Âľ 7KLV brings to light the question of how consumers will respond to an event such as this. Sean Howes, a freshman studying Hospitality, is adamant that the Costa Concordia incident will not deter future cruisers from embarking. “It’s a huge industry,â€? said Howes. “There are still a lot of people and a lot of ships. Costa, although owned by Carnival, is not a major cruise line and cannot detract from the popularity of Caribbean cruises.â€? With only 50 cruise-related deaths

occurring over the past decade out of a total FDUULDJH RI PRUH WKDQ PLOOLRQ SDVVHQJHUV and crew, Concordia’s incident is certainly a rarity. Heather DeLong, a freshman double PDMRULQJ LQ %LRORJ\ DQG )68 7HDFK LV D Ă€UP believer that had she been on the Concordia, it would not have been her last time about a cruise ship. ´(YHQ DIWHU 6HSWHPEHU WK SHRSOH VWLOO FRQWLQXH WR Ă \ RQ SODQHV $FFLGHQWV happen. I think I would sail again,â€? said DeLong. When asked if people were taking advantage of Costa’s offer to allow customers to cancel their future cruises without penalty, Costa Public Relations worker Julie Ellis made it clear that she was not authorized to give any information which was not outlined in the company’s RIĂ€FLDO VWDWHPHQW 7KLV VWDWHPHQW ZKLFK FDQ EH found on Costa’s website, includes information about how much each of the people aboard WKH &RQFRUGLD RQ -DQXDU\ WK ZLOO EH FRPSHQVDWHG HXURV DSSUR[LPDWHO\ U.S. dollars). Many passengers are involved in ongoing class action suits to attain fair compensation from Costa, but what amounts to fair compensation for the loss of a loved one is up for debate. ´, EHOLHYH ZRXOG EH DEOH WR FRPpensate for material damage, but if someone I knew lost their life, no amount of money could bring them back,â€? said DeLong. Although Schettino pled not guilty to the charges brought against him, he was still the man responsible for every guest on board. )DLOLQJ WR IXOĂ€OO WKDW UHVSRQVLELOLW\ FRXOG FRVW WKH FDSWDLQ \HDUV LQ SULVRQ

Tax Debacle

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ikipedia BLACKOUT

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Many websites, including Wikipedia,

online legislature protest in history. Many of

Wikipedia community, along with the website’s

fear for the future of the World Wide Web.

the millions of Internet users affected by the

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Although PIPA and SOPA have been postponed

blackout called and sent emails to their state

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representatives voicing their own opinions about

Wikipedia website.

could deter online interaction with foreign sites.

the SOPA and PIPA bills. The Blackout was

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of the Internet, as well as freedom of speech.

on both bills. After the blackout, many political

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decision two days prior to the blackout, stating that the discussion concerning the Stop Online

“I am concerned because my website

PIPA/SOPA supporters backed away from or

Piracy Act (SOPA) and the Protect Intellectual

may be at risk,� said Jake Louden, Blog

showed opposition towards the bills, including

Property Act (PIPA)—the largest community

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Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), who withdrew as

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my writers blogs about any sites that infringe

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their choice to proceed with the blackout.

on copyright laws, my sites can be held

Quayle (R-Ariz.) and Lee Terry (R-Neb), who

Other organizations, including Google, Mozilla,

responsible ‌ I am also worried that Internet

both withdrew as supporters of SOPA.

Craigslist, eBay and YouTube, have also

providers gain the power of blocking my website

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protested these bills.

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both PIPA and SOPA. But what most were

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websites that commit online piracy. The Attorney

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General would require the accused website’s

importance. I support the blackouts that these

Megavideo and its sister site Megaupload

owner, operator, or domain name holder to

fellow websites are conducting because it has

were seized by the FBI after the blackout.

cease copyright infringement. This involves

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Wikipedia’s blackout was the largest

for operating an organization dedicated to

copyright infringement. The case is set to go

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some are concerned that these bills will shut

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believe that major websites like Facebook,

Assistant Professor in the FSU College of Law.

Google, Wikipedia, Craigslist and more could

“Congress is scared of anything where they

easily be hit with lawsuits and/or be shutdown.

think they are going to make voters mad in a

“I use Google for everything,� said

way that the public‌might remember come

Lauren Fabozzi, an FSU Junior studying

election time‌ I think Congress will tend to

Fashion Merchandising. “I think people should

take notice when the screaming and yelling

be able to use any site without government

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as copyright.

Wikipedia’s message during the blackout. As a

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blackout is that we actually got engaged in a

activism had an effect on the congressional

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voting for both SOPA and PIPA but they are still

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looking anymore, we could end up with a bill that looks quite a bit the same,â€? said Linford. Wikipedia’s blackout was a wake-up call to FSU students. Many students became DZDUH RI WKHVH ELOOV RQO\ WKURXJK H[SHULHQFLQJ the blackout. “I didn’t know until I went on Wikipedia,â€? said Rachael Taylor, an FSU senior studying Philosophy. “I feel these bills are an infringement RQ RXU Ă€UVW DPHQGPHQW ULJKWV &RPSDQLHV WKDW are not changing with modern times, such as many internet companies have, should not be

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granted the ability to censor the internet for their own gain and Internet companies’ losses.�

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WOMEN’S  HEALTH  IN  THE  NEW  YEAR Jazmyn Reed Staff Writer

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in saying that they do not provide funding for

controversial decision that will allow private

Parenthood

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abortion clinics to advertise on television

investigation.

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health

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Parenthood launched a national controversy

advertise on television, though they cannot

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advertise their abortion services. Additionally,

education, screening, and treatment. They

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all other media, the decision caused a lot of

low-income women to obtain free lifesaving

Parenthood in order to continue the free breast

backlash in the UK. The issue is especially

breast cancer screenings through Planned

cancer screenings. Just three days after its

sensitive due to the results of a study conducted

Parenthood. The foundation stated the reason

initial announcement, the Komen Foundation

by Reprostat, a health monitoring program in

for withdrawing this funding was pressure

announced that it was revising the policy

the European Union, that revealed that the UK

from Representative Cliff Stearns (R-FL),

that had disallowed them to donate funds to

had the second highest teen abortion rates in

Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce

Planned Parenthood and was changing its

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grant eligibility rules.

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government money to fund abortions. The

the United Kingdom, the Broadcast Committee

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on teenagers. Some feel that televised abortion ads are desensitizing the practice. “By advertising abortion, the practice

becomes normalized,� said Religion and Ethics

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reject. Terry purchased ad space in thirteen

Associate Professor, Aline Kalbian. “Some

decision to have an abortion. Alabama,

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think this is a good thing, since they believe

Louisiana, North Dakota, Ohio, Mississippi and

game, but his plans were mostly thwarted

abortion is not a morally problematic procedure.

Oklahoma have all considered laws that would

when the Democratic National Committee

I think most people, however, do think there are

ban abortion altogether. None of the proposed

sent a letter to the FCC, stating that Terry is

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nomination. This allowed them to rule that even

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though Terry had already purchased the ad

receive special treatment. For opponents of

joined Nebraska in banning abortions after 20

space; the local stations did not have to run the

abortion, these advertisements will make it

weeks of gestation. In Ohio, there is currently a

graphic commercials.

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proposed bill that would ban abortions as soon

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she is pregnant.

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activist

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Randall Terry stirred up controversy with

Republican

and

pro-life

to ban advertisements for a legal procedure.

two doctors agree that the procedure would

his plan to run graphic pro-life ads during

However, certain products that are believed

cause less harm to a woman’s physical or

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to be harmful (like tobacco) are banned from

mental health than carrying the fetus to term.

run for president on the Democratic ticket.

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There is no time limit in cases where there is a

The Federal Communications Commission

to think about whether this poses a similar

serious risk to the life of the mother.

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case. It also raises questions about advertising

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medical services more generally, an issue that I

States, under the ruling from Supreme Court,

are prohibited from altering the content. This

think deserves greater attention,� said Kalbian.

legalized abortion. Roe v. Wade states that a

means that stations could not refuse Terry’s

“I don’t think that there should be

right to privacy under the due process clause

advertisement, even if the ads contained

abortion advertisements on US television,�

in the Fourteenth Amendment to the United

material that the stations would ordinarily

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argument by suggesting that the practice is a viable alternative to unplanned/unwanted pregnancies. Other options, such as adoption, would appear less viable.� Still, some believe that advertisement for abortion services should be allowed. “It is a free country. If people can advertise drug rehabilitation and prevention, abortions should be able to be advertised,� said FSU freshman Taylor Robinson.

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already seen a fair share of controversy sparked by the issue of abortion. Debate regarding women’s health legislation continues to be an ongoing concern, both in the United States and internationally.

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Gabriel Paez Staff Writer

In our fast-paced post-Citizens-United-

How does a deeper understanding fare

The economic crisis that we have been

corporations-are-people world, one of the last

against an epoch of Snooki-induced mental

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strongholds for honest and transparent institu-

stagnation and presidential contenders who

multi-billionaires like the Koch brothers, who

tions must be academia. Not too long ago, Dr.

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have a combined wealth of 50 billion dollars.

Cornell West (that guy who was in 7KH 0DWUL[)

What happens if we pit paideia against multi-

In fact, Charles and David Koch are tied for the

spoke at FSU. He mentioned a term central

billionaires whipping up catchy “anti-welfare

spot of the fourth richest person in America.

to what higher education should be: paideia.

state� mantras for (their mostly poor) electorate

Paideia, or the process of deeper under-

to sing in choruses ‘till their faces turn red (in

that you can do with $50,000,000,000. You

standing, is derived from Greek philosophical

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could end half of the entire planet’s hunger

endeavors.

and it has been sold off to the highest bidder.

or, as the Koch brothers have decided instead

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(according to Greenpeace) you could create “a kingpin of climate science denial.â€? Their fortune also funds rightwing and neo-conservative groups that range from the Tea Party to the SUR ELJ WREDFFR $OH[LV GH 7RFTXHYLOOH ,QVWLWXtion, which according to Sourcewatch, decries WKH (3$ WREDFFR UHJXODWLRQ DV ´VFLHQWLĂ€FDOO\ unsound.â€? Big deal, so a couple of oil multi-billionDLUHV GHFLGH WR WKURZ DURXQG PLOOLRQ GROODUV WR FUHDWH DQ H[WUHPLVW SVHXGR SROLWLFDO SDUW\ that helped elect our Dear Leader Rick Scott. They add funds to some climate change denial WKLQN WDQNV DQG HYHQ Ă€JKW IRU WKH SRRU XQGHUrepresented tobacco industry in Washington. It’s America. If you’ve made 50 billion dollars off the sweat of your brow you should spend it as you please. Set up a super PAC in Wisconsin DQG IXQQHO PLOOLRQ GROODUV WR *RYHUQRU 6FRWW Walker and his soon-to-be-recalled maniacal campaign to eliminate public workers unions. Let’s face it, Ayn Rand was a damn good writer, but she was absolutely nuts. The Kochtopus, as the dynamic duo is known, has spread its oily tentacles not only into the birthing of market fundamentalist PACs and anti-abortion campaigns, but to our beautiful garnet and gold university. Yes it’s

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true, Koch is on our campus. FSU professor of Medicine, Ray Bellamy reported for the TalODKDVVHH 'HPRFUDW LQ 0D\ RI WKDW ZH ZLOO EH UHFHLYLQJ PLOOLRQ GROODUV RYHU D SHULRG RI \HDUV ZLWK PRVW RI WKH HIIRUW WR EH ORFDWHG in the economics department. In addition, the Koch machine will have control over “the hiring of 5 professors and other staff; establishing a program for the Study of Political Economy and )UHH (QWHUSULVH DQG D SURJUDP IRU ([FHOOHQFH in Economic Studies.� This makes it so that if a professor dare step out of line, he or she may MXVW FRVW WKH FROOHJH PLOOLRQ GROODUV ,Q RWKHU words, they will lose their job. of Medicine, Ray Bellamy reported for the Tal-

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money because of some evil scheme brewing

Shrugged and the course content seemed

words, they will lose their job.

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more like a propaganda system than a college

because we are hurting.

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boat just as long as you sign on the dotted line.

on this issue and connected the dots. “I [didn’t]

Replace the emphasis on free trade with communism and it sounds like the Stasi will be tip-toeing up and down Bellamy. As for Ayn

But thankfully this obscenity against

Rand, the Koch money we are so graciously

our public education system has not gone

course. He later read the Tampa Times H[SRVH

being given will be accompanied by a required

unnoticed. The Brave New Foundation’s docu-

on this issue and connected the dots. “I [didn’t]

reading of Atlas Shrugged for every student

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want to be associated with that,� he recalls.

who majors either in business or economics

tears the Koch Brothers’ charitable foundation

Delehanty isn’t just part of some

when that student enters his or her junior year.

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isolated, Che-inspired fringe decrying “capital-

want to be associated with that,� he recalls.

Imagine it now: an entire department

cially strained universities with generous gifts.

ist aggression.� It seems like more and more

high on Koch, strung-out on deregulation, and

The gifts include strings (or nooses) attached

folks on campus are starting to take note of the

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that can be pulled at will. The receiving univer-

situation.

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sities include Florida State, Auburn, Clemson,

FSU. The Horatio Alger inspired pick-yourself-

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up-from-your-bootstraps spirit of capitalism

Cecilia O’Brian, a History major at FSU says that the Koch “contract needs to be

Casey Delehanty, a PhD student in

re-negotiated� and that much has been done

burns on together with the ozone layer.

the FSU Political Science department, had

to “have faculty Senate and Barron take a

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the opportunity to be part of this documentary.

position on the issue.� She understands that

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simply saying “no� to the money doesn’t make

be able to be rescued from your grave buried

Florida Gulf Coast University when he was

any sense because of our economic strain, it’s

under Murdoch’s media empire, war-crazed

an undergrad. As demanded by Koch and

the strings that are attached which are unac-

nationalism, and Koch’s quest to rule our minds

bank giant BB&T, his economics class was

ceptable.� Let’s just hope that the Kochs don’t

is unsure. It is important to make the distinc-

appropriately named “The Moral Foundations

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tion however, that FSU has not accepted the

of Capitalism.� He was required to read Atlas

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for it.�

Florida State will become bigger and more The point is that what a woman wears

successful in years to come. For an event that

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does not ask for money or lobby in politics,

consent; only the person’s vocalized permission

one might ask what purpose the walks have

can give consent. Women should be allowed to

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wear tight jeans and not feel guilty about it in

is not collecting money or selling out. Rather,

the event that they are raped. The rapist is the

it is simply meant to change the mindset

one to blame, never the victim.

surrounding rape in our society, and to serve

I had the opportunity to attend the walk

as a coping method for those who feel guilty for

on Saturday. It was surprising to see such a

being a victim. In the spirit of SlutWalk, I leave

wide-range of people involved: not only were

you with this: a tight dress or skinny jeans do

there activists for the cause, but men and

not mean a “yes.� Only “yes� ever means “yes.�

women of every size, ethnicity, and orientation. There were girls in lingerie and others in sweaters and jeans. Despite not personally knowing any of the other participants, the group was welcoming and friendly. Gathering around Westcott fountain, people handed out homemade signs, while RWKHUV WRRN SLFWXUHV DQG VSRNH H[FLWHGO\ RI WKH GD\ҋV HYHQWV 7HDJDQ $OH[DQGHU RQH of the main organizers for Tallahassee’s SlutWalk, spoke to the crowd. She gave a EHLQJ VH[XDOO\ DVVDXOWHG ,W ZDV LQFUHGLEO\ DGPLUDEOH WR VHH $OH[DQGHU PDNH VRPHWKLQJ so meaningful out of such a tragic situation. The speech was then followed by a walk, which

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The Anatomy of a Dropout

Melissa Hall Staff Writer

This

election

because of gossip. Shortly after Cain’s rumors

problems as well as her slip-ups forced her to

has already seen quite a bit of action; four

surfaced, he announced his decision to leave

drop out.

candidates have signed off on the primaries.

the primary.

Interestingly enough, most of the reasons for

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Huntsman Jr. As a politician that has worked

these drop-outs have little to do with political

announced her removal from the Republi-

under not one or two presidents, but four. Hunts-

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can election. It seemed all was well when

man’s relationship with Obama, however, may

their campaigns and ultimately forcing them to

Sarah Palin, supposedly Bachmann’s biggest

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leave the primaries in order to save face and

opponent, decided not to run. Unfortunately

was selected by Obama as ambassador to China

money.

Rick Perry decided to enter causing a major

and only recently left in order to run for presi-

Republican

primary

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issue in Bachmann’s ability to win Republicans.

dency. This close relationship with Democrats

was renowned businessman, Herman Cain,

According to DAILYCALLER, Perry would “take

may have turned some Republicans against his

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the wind out of Bachmann’s sails by making it

moderately conservative background.

the Navy before moving into the private sector

harder for her to unite Tea Partiers and social

as a Coca Cola business analyst. After turning

conservatives behind her candidacy.�

There also was a lack of hype surrounding his name. Huntsman couldn’t gain enough

around low-performing Burger King restaurants

Maybe that’s what happened, or maybe

support in New Hampshire to place second,

and famous pizza chain Godfather Pizza, he

it could be Bachmann’s infamous slip-ups. One

which may have kept him in the race longer.

now sits on the board of Whirlpool, ACGO, and

gaffe includes Bachmann stating that John

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Hallmark. Cain’s success, however, is also his

Wayne is from Waterloo, Iowa, when in reality

states, Huntsman fundraising “failed to pick up

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it’s Winterset. Later, Bachmann claimed that

after Huntsman’s initial entrance into the race.�

According to CNN analyst David Frum,

the founding fathers vehemently tried to abolish

“Americans have historically demanded a

slavery. According to most history books, they

available, chances are that it wouldn’t have

record of successful accomplishment in public

did no such thing.

greatly helped him anyways. Without much

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Another

problem

concerned

Bach-

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mann’s former staffer, Ron Carey, leaving her

lican voters fail to see him as a reliable and

campaign. According to Peter Grier, “he found

successful candidate for President.

stacks of unopened letters containing contribu-

his leaving the race, Rick Perry followed suit.

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Unlike Huntsman, Perry’s entrance in the race

factor that caused a serious rift in his electabil-

there were thousands of unanswered communi-

was much-anticipated. He even surged ahead

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cations from constituents in her congressional

of Romney at one point during the campaign.

political futures. Simply ask John Edwards and

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The good fortune didn’t last long. Perry followed

Anthony Weiner, two politicians forced to resign

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Bachmann’s inability to solve internal

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after

Huntsman

announced

Bachmann with controversial blunders causing

him the most harm.

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In Iowa, Perry told voters that social

All in all, it seems that many of the

security is not only a lie, but a “Ponzi scheme�

issues concerning the drop-out candidates

that young Americans should not have to pay

come directly from the behavior of the candidate

into. Perry also insisted that Obama present his

themselves.

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voters to not take her seriously. Cain’s lack of

were created to make candidates look bad. That

political background and rumors concerning

may in fact be the case with Perry, who during

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an embarrassing debate, completely forgot

his electability. Huntsmann’s inability to create

which federal agencies he wanted to eliminate.

enough hype caused voters to forget about him.

Bachmann’s

slip-ups

caused

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Perry’s controversial statements caused voters

also some racial questions concerning Perry,

to raise their eyebrows, and not in a good way.

especially after he called Herman Cain “brother�

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in a debate. Nothing could top this off more than

voters away from their backgrounds, which

the discovery of his old hunting camp, the unfor-

could potentially have been more conservative

tunately named “Niggerhead.�

than the candidates running today.

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The Two Sides The Yeti

The Good Jazmyn Reed Staff Writer

Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow is an American phenomenon. Born in the Philip-

Sports

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the playoff matchup against the Steelers, when

leading the team to the playoffs and an unthink-

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starts and after a come from behind victory over

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NFL history to lead his team to a win in a game

they believe Tebow’s success to be attributed

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from divine intervention.

minutes or less left in a game.

No one can deny the buzz Tim Tebow

pines to Christian missionaries, the twenty-four

“Tim Tebow, you don’t even view him

generates whenever he does, well, anything. The

year old was destined to be different from the

as a quarterback‌he’s different,� said Janice

practice now known as Tebowing has become

beginning. Tebow was home schooled kinder-

Chon, an FSU sophomore.

a pop culture meme all over the nation. In a

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A devout Christian, the Broncos star

society where relevance is measured by social

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networking, Tebow’s game winning touchdown

sophomore to ever win the Heisman at some

for his faith as for his abilities on the football

pass in overtime against the Pittsburgh Steelers

school in Gainesville. In addition to his thrilling

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became the most tweeted sports event in Twitter

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history. Love him or hate him, Tebow is a sports

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including the famous “Tebowing,� which led to

phenomenon and a pop culture icon. Above all

of Christianity, where some proclaim all his

the touching tale of cancer patients “Tebowing

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“luck� is coming from.

for Chemoing.� He’s seen praying on the

fans of all color, creed, and age.

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sidelines, and always cites his faith as his key

starting gig with the Denver Broncos with a total

to victory. Such must have been the case in

“A l l h e d o e s i s w i n .� - Skip Bayless

"What an amazing story -- how he has worked, persevered, changed, his diligence, all those things that you try to teach young people [that] sports are really about. Now I'm a huge fan. [He is showing] what you can do with what you've been given." - Meril Hoge

“If you believe, unbelievable things can sometimes be possible. And I think that's pretty special that we have a team that constantly believes and believes in each other." - TimTebow

"He's real. He walks the walk. A guy like that in today's society, in my mind, ought to be celebrated, not scrutinized to the level that he is." -RKQ )R[

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of Tim Tebow “He played 55 minutes against the Miami Dolphins and he played KRUULEOH IRRWEDOO %XW EHFDXVH KH ZRQ WKH JDPH LQ WKH ODVW PLQXWHV you sit here and say this guy can play the game."

–Kordell Stewart "Right here, right now, Tebow is the worst quarterback in the NFL."

- Mark Kiszla of the Denver Post "If we were trying to run a regular offense, he'd be screwed."

-RKQ )R[ %URQFRV +HDG &RDFK "Everybody wants to say Tim Tebow is that difference maker, but he wouldn’t be on my son’s flag football team.�

- Panthers WR Steve Smith As a society, we’ve had a tendency to

accuracy, as usual, was a major issue, as all

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same standards as their athletic ability, only

interceptions and losing two fumbles.

The Bad

to be let down by choices in their personal

“You better believe I would be upset with

life. Such is not the case with Denver Broncos

the situation,� former NFL wide receiver and

Quarterback Tim Tebow. What you see is

ESPN analyst Michael Irvin said when asked

what you get – including his lack of talent as a

how he would feel if Tebow was his quarterback.

quarterback.

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the playoffs. When the game had ended, Tom

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sports news the moment Tebow was given his

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quarterback in the world’s most respected

seem to matter what channel you turned to, or

“As much as I love Denver and Tebow,

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what webpage you pulled up, Tebow’s face was

now that the season is over, I can fully admit that

with

personal

everywhere. But what’s unfair is that Tebow was

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characteristics can be successful in his career,

getting all the credit for a team that was great in

Miami,� said Sam Powers, a long time Denver

but the truth of the matter is, he just doesn’t

many aspects, passing being the worst. Denver

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have the skillset to be an elite NFL quarterback.

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“Tebow is a gifted athlete who is strong

and had one of the top defensives in the

in completions against a poor New England

and versatile, but he’s not a quarterback,� said

league, holding teams to low score percentages

defense, it kind of tells you something.�

Rick Thompson, a former quarterback at Merritt

and giving their offense repeated chances to

For Broncos fans and Tim Tebow

Island High School. “He makes his receivers

catch up. Still, the credit went to Tebow over a

supporters everywhere, take pride in the fact that

work way harder than they need to, due to his

balanced rushing attack, stellar defense, and

the quarterback you root for is an outstanding

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great coaching staff.

individual who brings enthusiasm and a positive

Tebow’s

determination

and

you learn as a quarterback – make it as easy as

“Tebow-Mania�

began

to

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Although Tebow helped his team win

personality to the game of football, traits that

possible for your receivers.�

games with last-minute touchdown drives

coaches, players, and owners of all sports wish

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they had more of. However, be aware. Unless

where quarterbacks should look and feel

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RACISM in  Sports

The Yeti

Bradley Williams Staff Writer

During an NHL game between the

animal cruelty, and those laws are on the books

ing FSU’s respectful use of the Seminole as

Philadelphia Flyers and the Detroit Red Wings

and should be respected,� said David Ikard,

mascot.

last September, a banana was thrown onto the

an FSU professor on topics such as African

The consideration of this issue also

ice. Wayne Simmonds, the only black player on

American identity and culture. “That being said,

draws attention to the usage of a racial slur as

the ice that night, was in the middle of taking his

I think what incensed African Americans about

a team name, like the Washington Redskins.

shot during a shootout.

this was that there seemed to be more concern

Many would argue that the blatant use of a

People were shocked that such an

and emotional response by white Americans to

potentially offensive term is archaic and inap-

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propriate in this day and age.

the same incident occurred ten years ago in

King got beat. Why all of the vitriol and outrage

Some students also report that they can

Carolina. It was a visual display of the static

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feel racial tension on their campus during games.

quality of our society over the course of the last

folks are being beat in the street and suffering

“I’ve been to football games for the Knights and

decade. These incidents are disappointing, but

police brutality and we don’t seem to have the

heard angry fans beside me screaming racist

not shocking situations in the world of American

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remarks,� said Juan Lugo, a student at UCF.

sports, where racism continues to manifest itself

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The sports world is a microcosm of how

in various forms and circumstances over time.

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our modern day society thinks and responds

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to certain issues. While people debate about

Christopher Moorhouse has since publically

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whether certain incidents are racist or not, it’s

apologized, claiming the banana throw was a

readers. It featured a digitally altered image of

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stupid attempt to stop Simmonds from scoring

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the NBA, NFL, NHL, or MLB. Until our nation

during the shoot-out, and not meant as a racial

claimed that an accurate debate about Michael

builds a smarter audience, the sports world will

statement. Still, people have their doubts.

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breed a sense of ignorance, portraying negative

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views on the other’s race by reinforcing negative

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in all aspects of life. It asserted that had he

stereotypes and separating us further as people.

Brad Bonds, a student at FSU. “There are of

been white, he would have had a much greater

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stream athletes in certain sports like tennis and

youth, who might have swayed him from the dog-

golf are usually the same [race].�

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in the African American community.

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pled guilty to federal felony charges and served

by race. Some fans and indigenous people see

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issues with using groups of Native Americans

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as mascots. People often call attention to the

with gun charges for shooting himself in a New

use of the Seminole by Florida State Univer-

York nightclub, which resulted in a two-year jail

sity’s athletics teams. The National Collegiate

sentence. Many accuse the sentence as being

Athletes Association, in particular, has scruti-

much longer than it should have been. They

nized the use of the Seminole. The Seminole

believe that the prosecution was making an

Tribe of Florida appears to feel differently.

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In 2005, Seminole Tribe of Florida chairman

as well as discrimination against their ethnicity.

Mitchell Cypress presented then-president of

“Nobody wants to endorse or promote

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FSU T.K. Wetherell with a resolution support-

MEN in Tights

Perry Petruccelli 9LHZV (GLWRU

Sports uniforms have always been

some of the most iconic jerseys of this time

now tweaks the color schemes on a week to

a little different than other career uniforms.

period.

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Whereas most jobs require a suit and tie, sports

teams rock crazy color combinations and shiny

so swag that we actually recreated them on

“I love the development of Oregon’s

apparel. Many different jerseys have come

our 20th year anniversary year and decided

uniforms each year, but the chrome helmets are

and gone, some we wish would have never

to make it our permanent jersey.� said junior

way over the top. It doesn’t look good and it’s

left, while others we let walk away without so

business major Jacob Goss, a lifelong Magic

distracting,� said FSU senior Angelo Mancini.

much as saying goodbye. It’s great teams that

fanatic. “So the jersey you see Ryan ‘The Ryan

Yet Oregon seems to have taken

are making an attempt to spark interest in the

King’ Anderson score threes in each night is just

advantage of this easy opportunity to keep

minds of fashionistas, but when a jersey is

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wore when he was draining buckets.�

admitting to choosing Oregon as their school in

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their losses, go back to the drawing board, and

for the game.

part because of the jerseys. In a society where

create something new. Sometimes a new jersey

Flash back to four years ago. It is

styles come and go faster than you can switch

is unnecessary and takes the focus away from

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out your etnies for Adidas, how long can a team

the game, while other times it creates an oppor-

Florida State vs. Boston College game. In a

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tunity to draw in new fans and re-ignite the spark

seemingly easy homecoming victory, the Noles

Whether it’s for that one big game, or

for struggling teams. However, after witnessing

planned to make it a “black-out� game to add to

the whole season, every year a few teams try

Oregon’s all-chrome helmets in January’s bowl

the homecoming festivities. They wore all black

to join in on the festivities of a new, elaborate

game, it becomes a question of how much is too

“unconquered� uniforms and requested that the

jersey. Some teams give it a shot and are lucky

much.

fans dressed in black as well. The non-tradition-

enough to have the players respond well and

The inclination to branch out with

al uniforms must have fueled Boston College’s

the fans love it. Other times, fans are turned off

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by the departure from tradition and while players

which brought out some of the most funky

worn the uniforms since.

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jersey creations of all time. Jerseys generally

“Working in athletics, I know that Coach

of the outcome of their performance. I say we

represent the time period, and although the

Jimbo Fisher does not like the all-black jerseys,�

let creativity go where it may to encourage the

groovy unies worn by the Houston Astros in the

said Daniel Robinson, an FSU grad student.

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70s are considered to be one of the worst, what

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game. Just as long as we get one thing straight

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folks: the players are playing sports, not putting

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on a fashion show.

style, like the Denver Nuggets’ classic rainbow

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jerseys can seem to positively affect a team.

offense that set an NBA record for most points

After ‘07s diamond studded nightmare, jersey

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designers were sent back to the drawing board.

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The Yeti

Sports

%XLPIXI 4VSĂ PI Ben Stringer Sammi Fuchs News Editor

Ben Stringer’s life is Frisbee. Stringer, president and co-captain of the Men’s Ultimate Frisbee Team (more commonly known as the Demented Ultimate Freaks) spends a minimum of two hours on Ultimate Frisbee-related things daily. When he started at FSU, he passed time throwing the Frisbee around like he always had, only now taking advantage of the luscious green ÀHOGV DOO RYHU FDPSXV 'XULQJ WKH ÀUVW ZHHN

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of fall semester in his freshman year, Stringer VSRWWHG D Ă \HU IRU DQ HYHQW FDOOHG ´ 'D\V RI Ultimate.â€? The Men’s Ultimate Frisbee Team hosted pick-up Frisbee games at the same time RQ WKH PDLQ FDPSXV Ă€HOG HYHU\ GD\ IRU WKH Ă€UVW twelve days of school. It provided the opportunity for veteran players to play informally and DOORZHG QHZ SHRSOH WR H[SHULHQFH WKH VSRUW IRU WKH Ă€UVW WLPH $IWHU DWWHQGLQJ VRPH RI WKH SLFN XS games, Stringer was invited to come out to an actual practice by the then captain of the team, Daniel Petronio. The Ultimate Frisbee Team boasts not only an emphasis on athleticism and commitment, but also on camaraderie. One of WKHLU PRVW Ă€UPO\ KHOG EHOLHIV LV WKDW '8) WHDP members are more important than the wins and losses. ´, WKLQN RQH EHQHĂ€W ZH KDYH LV XQOLNH most sports, we don’t tend to be a bunch of jocks. So, if someone comes out and they’re really just bad at Ultimate‌we encourage them. So we get a lot of guys who come in and have never really had that type of environment before, where they could succeed or fail, but regardless, they had support,â€? said Stringer. Ultimate Frisbee at FSU is a sports club DQG LV WKHUHIRUH XQDIĂ€OLDWHG ZLWK WKH DWKOHWLF department. Members within the organization are responsible for handling all of the paperwork through the school, contacting other teams, and identifying tournaments that they want to compete in. Stringer leads the organizational

body, “the congress,â€? which is composed of the president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer. Stringer’s role is to delegate, serve as the face of the organization for both FSU and other schools, and to be the main coordinator for their major spring tournament, the Tally Classic. DUF hosts the tournament annually, DQG KDV JRWWHQ RYHU WHDPV WR FRPH LQ WKH SDVW WKUHH \HDUV 0DUFK WK DQG WK RI WKLV year will be the 7th annual Tally Classic. In addition to hosting the Tally Classic, the FSU Men’s Ultimate Frisbee Team has also hosted regionals for the past two years. USA Ultimate, the governing body for Ultimate Frisbee, considers DUF to be one of the best at hosting the tournament, having some of the best faciliWLHV DQG Ă€HOG VLWHV LQ WKH UHJLRQ One thing is certain: Ultimate wouldn’t be what it is today without Stringer’s dedication. ´+HŇ‹V D ORW RI WKH KHDUW DQG Ă€UH RQ RXU team,â€? said Brandon Greff, a member of DUF. “He gives great impassioned speeches that get us pumped up at halftime, time-outs, or crucial points in the game. And behind the scenes, he does just about everything. He’s our team’s go-to guy. And I think he’s one of the main reasons we got Sport Club of the Year last year.â€? “Ben Stringer is a man of inspiration,â€? said Anthony Newberry, another of Stringer’s teammates. “He’s always one to light us up in WKH PLGGOH RI D KXGGOH +H UHDOO\ VHWV XV RQ Ă€UH and always gets us to play as hard as we can.â€? Though he was unaware of the impact

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The Yeti predicts Arts & Life

Best Picture Who Will Win: The Artist Who We Like: The Artist

The Artist EULQJV WR OLIH D VSHFLÀF WLPH LQ WKH KLVWRU\ RI ÀOP NQRZQ IRU VHQWLPHQWDO stories and charming acting. It is funny, dramatic, and unique from the movies we watch today. Full of special effects and genre cliches, The Artist as a whole, is a breath of fresh air.

Best Actress Who Will Win: Meryl Streep, The Iron Lady Who We Like: Rooney Mara, The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo Rooney Mara has been criminally overlooked in this category in favor of perennial QRPLQHH 0HU\O 6WUHHS DQG 7KH +HOSŇ‹V 9LROD 'DYLV %XW PDNH QR PLVWDNH 0DUD HPERGLHG WKH UROH RI /LVEHWK 6DODQGHU ZLWK D PL[ RI VDYDJH LQWHQVLW\ DQG emotional frailty that remains simply brilliant.

Best Actor Who Will Win: Jean Dujardin, The Artist Who We Like: Brad Pitt, Moneyball There is no other actor besides Brad Pitt that could correctly portray the intuition that Billy Beane had for the sport of baseball. With his signature good looks, Pitt delivers a perfect game performance. This award would be the recognition he has been so deserving of for so many years.

Best Cinematography Who Will Win: Tree of Life Who We Like: Tree of Life

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The Oscars. Best Music (Original Score) Who Will Win: Ludovic Bource, The Artist or Howard Shore, Hugo Who We Like: Ludovic Bource, The Artist Ludovic Bource is up against strong contenders, including previous winners John Williams and Howard Shore. However, he does compose the music for a breathWDNLQJ VLOHQW ÀOP ZKRVH VRXQG UHOLHV FRPSOHWHO\ RQ WKH PXVLF WR GR WKH QDUUDWLYH

Best Original Screenplay Who Will Win: Annie Mumolo and Kristen Wiig, Bridesmaids Who We Like: Annie Mumolo and Kristen Wiig, Bridesmaids

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Best Visual Effects Who Will Win 7LP %XUNH 'DYLG 9LFNHU\ *UHJ %XWOHU DQG -RKQ 5LFKDUGVRQ Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part II Who We Like 7LP %XUNH 'DYLG 9LFNHU\ *UHJ %XWOHU DQG -RKQ 5LFKDUGVRQ Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part II With Deathly Hallows Part II getting thoroughly snubbed by the Academy in the other categories, this award just has to go to the beloved fantasy series. The HIIHFWV LQ WKLV ÀOP DUH QRW RQO\ VSHFWDFXODU EXW DOVR LQFUHGLEO\ YDULHG WKHUHҋV QDU\ a moment in which the magic of Harry Potter doesn’t shine through.

Snubs For Best Actor: Joseph Gordon Levitt, 50/50

50/50 FRXOG KDYH HDVLO\ EHHQ D GLVDVWHU :LWK 6HWK 5RJHQ LQ WKH FDVW WKLV ÀOP was destined to be your run-of-the-mill average comedy. Due to JGL’s brilliant DQG UHDOLVWLF SRUWUD\DO RI D PDQ VWUXJJOLQJ ZLWK ERWK FDQFHU WKLV ÀOP EHFDPH something special. It will make you cry. For Best Actress: Tilda Swinton, We Need to Talk About Kevin In We Need to Talk About Kevin, Swinton plays the mother of a psychopathic FKLOG WR JUHDW HIIHFW 7KURXJKRXW WKH ÀOP KHU IDFH UHà HFWV WKH UHJUHW IRU KHU OLIH and resentment for her son that talking is practically unnecessary. For Best Picture: Drive %HIRUH \RX UHDG DQ\ IXUWKHU JR JHW LQ \RXU FDU )LQG WKH QHDUHVW 5HG%R[ DQG rent Drive. You’ll thank me after you’ve been taken for a ride in the passenger seat of Ryan Gosling’s best performance yet. Tapping into his inner James Dean, Gosling woos and wows in this thrilling, romantic noir about a mysterious driver.

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Gourmet!

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The makes  Mujadara

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short ingredient lists. Don’t get me wrong, I sometimes like to go all “crazy gourmetâ€? and whip something up that’s got a list of ingredients as long as my arm and will likely take up an entire precious weekend day, but more often than not, the fewer the ingredients a recipe has, the more likely I am to make it. However, if those few ingredients just happen to be things I keep stocked in the pantry, well then, more so the better. Mujadara, which has roots in Middle Eastern cuisine, is a magical dish in that, aside from a few common spices and olive oil, really only consists of three main ingredients: rice, lentils and onions. But these simple ingredients come together to form something greater than the sum of its parts: a delicious, satisfying and Ă€OOLQJ PHDO WKDW FDQ IHHG IRXU SHRSOH IRU OHVV than the price of a mildly fancy cup of coffee.

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simmer and partially cover (a plate works great

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and starting to char in some places. It’s very

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in the onions are actually cooking and becoming

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crunchy – gently fold them into the rice along

carbon or anything, but a little bit of burning is

with the spices, salt and pepper to taste, and

a-okay here.

half of the onions. Serve the remaining onions

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of something green (cucumber salad is a classic

a boil over high heat, and then reduce the heat

mujadara accompaniment) and a nice piece of

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who is alternatively viewed as being in control

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eyes of characters the’ve become accustomed

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comparisons from viewers to other successful

to. There are the jockeys and trainers at the

players on the show, he gained the most rapport

HBO series. Like The Sopranos, Luck portrays

heart of the sport, the gamblers at the bottom

with viewers by the end of the episode.

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trying to grab their share and, of course, the

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desperate to come out on top. Like The Wire,

slumlords and bosses at the top pulling the

and edited by the great Michael Mann (Heat

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strings. Every player has his game, and most

and The Insider). The dark cinematography

echelons of the show’s universe, intertwined

only win at another player’s loss.

gives every scene around the track the feeling

in ways they might never understand. And

One of the things that keeps Luck

of being under a permanent cloud, and the

like Deadwood (also created by Luck’s David

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as they are in The Wire, where if a character

the viewer to simply indulge in watching these

world with such attention to detail that it’s easy

were born into a losing position, he was all but

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to get lost in it. It’s this last selling point that has

guaranteed to stay there. Within Luck’s pilot

track is a symbol of greed, desperation and

me convinced Luck will be something special, a

episode, a group at the bottom has already

uncertainty that works all too well as metaphor

new benchmark in HBO’s stable of prestigious

tipped the scales in their favor while some

for today’s world.

dramas.

at the top are still scurrying around trying to

By taking the ensemble crime-world

maintain power. Dustin Hoffman, in particular

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, gives an amazing performance as a man

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Most young Americans know PBS Mas-

who is an absolute joy to watch. Matthew and

Downton has been graced with BAFTA Awards,

terpiece Classic as the group that produces ad-

the three Crawley daughters (Michelle Dockery,

Emmys, Golden Globes, and many other

aptations of classic literature. The adaptations

Laura Carmichael, Jessica Brown Findlay) steal

honors. Part of the show’s success comes from

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much of the show with their love stories and

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might be able to get away without reading the

tribulations. Each character has a personality

are obsessing over the drama, while the pro-

book. Few think of Masterpiece as capable of

that continues to develop throughout the series.

duction company and acclaimed actors draw in

creating riveting original content, full of drama

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and scandal worthy of a TLC reality show (but

the upper-class characters don’t have all the

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with prettier clothes and actual acting). This is

drama. The downstairs cast features the kind but

storytelling ensures that the show pleases

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hardworking butler (Jim Carter), valet (Brendan

viewers across all age brackets and on either

acclaimed series Downton Abbey, now airing

Coyle), adorable footman (Thomas Howes)

side of the Altantic Ocean. The series has been

its second season in the United States and

and his unbearably evil nemesis (Rob James-

named by the Guinness Book of World Records

producing its third.

Collier). These characters endure the same

as the most critically acclaimed television show

Downton Abbey, created by Julian

struggles—romance, rivalry and scandal—as

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in Yorkshire, England and focuses on the lives

ensemble cast allows each character to have

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of the inhabitants of Downton Abbey. The show

an equal role in the action. Thus, an individual

violence and heartbreak of World War I.

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episode may focus both on a dispute between

Those interested in Downton Abbey can

Hampshire, England, and the scenery and

two Crawley siblings and the love between a

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setting of the show envelop the viewer. It’s easy

kitchen maid and a footman. This ensures that

Play. Episodes from the second season can be

to get lost in the green gardens and lavishly

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viewed at pbs.org.

decorated rooms of the manor.

acters to relate to and

The Crawley family owns the estate, led

escape in any number of

by Lord Grantham (Hugh Bonneville), the

plots that will keep their

Countess of Grantham (Elizabeth McGovern)

mind reeling long after

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the episode has ended.

Maggie Smith). These three aristocrats fre-

Most

surprising

quently butt heads with Mrs. Isobel Crawley

is the show’s success on

(Penelope Wilton), the spirited middle-class

both sides of the pond.

mother of the new Crawley heir, Matthew (Dan

Downton’s

Stevens). Some of the most humorous scenes

worried reality-show-lov-

in the series involve an altercation between

ing Americans wouldn’t

the Dowager and Mrs. Crawley, and end with

relate to the tales of

a well-delivered punch line from the Dowager,

British aristocracy. Still,

creators

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1.

Have a picnic at the Lake Jackson Mounds.

2.

Stargaze at the FSU Music Amphitheatre.

3.

Attend a political protest.

4.

Ride a manatee through Wakulla Springs.

5.

Eat a red velvet cupcake from Lucy and Leo’s, then get a pupcake for your dog.

6.

Put on a Gosling-a-thon(g) at the SLC a shirtless Ryan Gosling

7.

Munch on sesame noodles at Tasty Eats and have a conversation with the family that owns it.

8.

Go horseback riding with Osceola.

9.

Go to the FSU Flying High Circus.

10. Create a Honey Badger-Velociraptor hybrid (the Velocibadger) to terrorize the streets of Tallahassee. 11.

Test the water at the Strip.

12. Play a game of P-I-G with Rick Scott. 13.

Sip wine over great music at B#’s Jazz Cafe.

14. Watch the Fourth of July Fireworks at Tom Brown Park. 15. Go to Mission San Luis on Sundays to watch archaeological digs in process.

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Literature

Blind Spot. by Cody Swingle

My friend Julie is the reason I

bathroom and stripped it of its outer shell.

ally talking into their headsets. Their

was standing in the bathroom of a Best

The rest was up to me. I stuffed it into my

cameras, by the way, were everywhere.

Buy, staring at a trashcan. My desire

jacket pocket and turned for the door.

They had been breathing down my neck

was simple like her instructions. I wanted

As I was leaving, I noticed the

since I stepped out of the bathroom. I

a PSP. She told me it could be stolen.

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was told about the ‘loss protection’ guys

Can’t prove nothin’, she remarked. I

grabbed it without hesitation and started

beforehand. Don’t mind them; they’re just

told her she was full of shit. Oh brother.

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a couple of props, came Julie’s voice. I

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was in the back left of the store. A labyrinth

turned to the cashier—a young brunette

then there I was, loitering and about to

of aisles stood between me and freedom.

in her late teens. “Hey, that guy left his

pee myself. I imagined walking out of the

I moved in a zig-zag pattern towards

wallet,� I said and handed it over. Keep

bathroom with a crooked, guilty look on

the front doors. Every employee had a

moving.

my face.

headset and most of them tried talking to

She called after me but I didn’t

I reached for the top layer of fresh

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really hear what she said. It sounded

paper towels in the can. The door opened

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something like “thanks! got it� or “who’s

almost instantaneously. I hustled over to

if you need anything. I kept answering

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the left-most urinal. Please say he didn’t

no, which probably didn’t make sense

the last one up to paranoia. I clinched my

see anything.

in all cases. I steered my glares away

butt cheeks as I walked through those

from them—the one part of my indelible

detectors. No beep. No beep. And there

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the LP’s in their yellow shirts as bright as

two more to the right—a breach of male

the sun. Two men, young and old, were

code.

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resonating silence the whole bike ride back to my apartment.

,

answered. I stared directly ahead into nothing. “I’m

gonna

be

working

another month to pay this shit off,â€? he said. “Forget Christmas.â€? I didn’t say anything. I was sure he saw the delinquency in my face. The man rinsed his hands, splashed water on his face and left quickly. Turns out I did have to pee. I drank a couple glasses RI OLTXLG FRQĂ€GHQFH EHIRUHKDQG courtesy of Julie’s wine cabinet. I returned to the trashcan, dug through the paper towels and found it. A brand new PSP was staring me right back in the face. Julie had brought it to the

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The Drive North by Marissa K. Standfast

The array of chewed-up mint gum are markers for the miles I drove this past weekend. The time spent pondering the past month;

New tires against that other blackness; the asphalt of Georgia in nameless towns, attempting, with difficulty to remember the names of. Memory is such a façade. Cotton fields and quaint country mailboxes with rooster heads sticking out of tops. Little white pieces of trash on the side of the road.

alone time with myself.

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And then the realization four minutes later, that the ivory wasn’t trash. Instead only cotton scattered across a countryside.

a

a Junkie by Sofia Alonso

Adrenal glands keep convulsing And hands become damp, shaking As epinephrine starts to swell Vasoconstricting; stop and breathe.

The rush builds ‘til all is surreal Like drugs, trust me. It’s worth this thrill. As an amateur, I still fear The consequences, but I’ve got skill. No one will know, unless I’m caught. Nobody would suspect, but if I fuck It up—no second thoughts; a fiveFinger discount saves a few bucks.

And my heart speeds at the rate of Engines. “Hey you!” Someone calls out. Then the shock channels through my brain While the blood blitz to my neck’s veins. My pace hastens along with my Pulse. A hand clutches my shoulder— I spin around. “You dropped this,” says A mall cop, handing me a ten.

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