The Oracle THURSDAY, JULY 17, 2014 I VOL. 51 NO. 134
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How a night with Netflix can be bad for one’s health. Page 6
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Search Cosplayers to suit up for continues Tampa Bay Comic Con for graves at Dozier By Wesley Higgins N E W S
S PO RTS USF Athletics: What you might have missed. BACK
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According to some reports in Northwestern Florida, no additional unmarked graves were found outside of Boot Hill at the Arthur G. Dozier School for boys, where 55 bodies were exhumed earlier this year. However, USF spokeswoman Lara Wade-Martinez USF archaeologists were not finished looking for bodies at the school in Marianna, Florida. “We got lots and lots of work to do before we’re anywhere close to having any sort of resolution,” she said. Media reports were based on a 33-page report released July 8 as a procedural requisite to the Florida Bureau of Archaeological Research (FBAR) that disclosed findings of 33 areas of interest at the South Campus dormitory site. Though there have been no discoveries outside Boot Hill so far, the search radius is 3 acres out of 159 in the large Dozier property. Wade said the accounts of survivors, families, staff and historical documents lead USF researchers to believe there are likely more undiscovered graves somewhere. “There’s a ton of property left to explore,” she said. To look for clandestine graves, Erin Kimmerle and her USF team use ground-penetrating radar to look for grave shafts hidden underneath the ground’s surface. Though the radar has yet
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Fans who dress up as characters from their favorite comics and television shows will get the chance to compete in the cosplay competition at this year’s Tampa Bay Comic Con. SPECIAL TO THE ORACLE By Courtney Combs S T A F F
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Ax-wielding dwarves, Sith Lords and dark knights are suiting up for the return of Tampa Bay Comic Con. From Aug. 1-3, creators and fans alike will gather at the Tampa Convention Center to celebrate and engage in their favorite fandoms. “We try to bring a little bit of everything for everyone,” Kailee Baylor, a press agent from Action 3 Events and Promotions, said. “A lot of the other conventions like to specify one certain genre, so they’ll stick to anime or they’ll stick to comic books. We like to bring a little bit of everything, so we have comic books, we have anime, we
have manga, we have artists, we have actors from all different genres.” The event will feature celebrity guest panels with comic book creators and actors who bring fan favorite characters to life. This year’s celebrity guests include Richard Madden from “Game of Thrones,” John Rhys-Davies from “Lord of the Rings” and Brighton Sharbino, from “The Walking Dead.” “Game of Thrones is a huge fandom with our attendees,” Baylor said. “So is Lord of the Rings and The Walking Dead … anything that’s popular around the time. X-Men was recently coming out so we decided to get Daniel (Cudmore) and Evan (Peters) to come, so we just try to accommodate our guests as best as possible.”
Several comic book artists including Jim Steranko, who worked on “X-Men” and “Captain America,” and Marv Wolfman, who worked on “Teen Titans,” will be at the convention to meet fans and share industry secrets. Local artists Bart Sears, who worked on “Justice League Europe,” and Paul Pelletier, who worked on “Incredible Hulk,” will also be at the convention. Baylor said Tampa Bay Comic Con also gives up-andcoming artists the chance to share their work and make new fans. “There’s a lot of individual comic book creators that are just starting out and it’s a good way for them to just go show off their artwork,” she
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to lead to any discoveries on the South Campus, Wade said researchers would continue to explore the property until at least August when USF’s access to the site is set to expire. The Florida Cabinet, which issued a land use agreement separate from FBAR’s permit, will decide whether to let researchers continue their search. Wade said the USF team believes there are other regions of interest, even if no graves are found in the current search area. “We got boys buried with no gravestones,” she said. “Our goal is to bring these children home to their families so they can bury them in a way they feel appropriate. If more bodies are found, USF will work with law enforcement to collect DNA and track down relatives. Wade said there is information that researchers are not yet ready to disclose to the public, but will be presented to the Florida Cabinet next month. USF will issue a final public report in January.
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CORRECTIONS & CLARIFICATIONS An article in Monday’s issue of The Oracle about former USF defensive end Ryne Giddins incorrectly stated he had signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and was going to participate in training camp later this month. Giddins only received an offer to try out at the rookie minicamp and not a contract. He has yet to be offered an invitation to training camp. Another article in Monday’s paper stated H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center is a USF organization. It is not a part of the university.
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said. “People can come and commission art from them right then and there. They can say that they want a specific design done or them drawn as a comic book character and that artist will do it right then and there for them. That’s kind of a unique way for them to get their work out there and for representatives to experience it as it’s being drawn.” Over the course of the weekend the convention will host several special events. On Aug. 1, representatives from the Guinness World Records will be at the convention as Tampa Bay Comic Con attempts to break the current world record for the Largest Gathering of People Dressed as Comic Book Characters, which was achieved in China in 2011 with 1,530 people. On Aug. 2, those wanting to show off their character costumes can enter the convention’s cosplay contest. There will be two competitions, one for adults and one for children, with multiple prizes for both.
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More details about the competition will be released closer to start of the convention. Then on Aug. 3, Marc Summers from “Family Double Dare” will be at the convention to host “The Nerdy Family Double Dare.” The competition’s two grand prizes are a Royal Caribbean Cruise and a trip to Los Angeles to see a live taping of “The Big Bang Theory.” This year’s event will also include programming on Aug. 1-2 from 6 p.m. — midnight. The programming will include a game room and two dances, one for adults and one for attendees under 18. “We like to bring different things to the convention in terms of experiences,” Baylor said. “We’ll have the panels that normally happen but then we’ll also have the ‘Nerdy Family Double Dare’, which is something that hasn’t really been done at any of the other conventions. So it’s something that’s more family-oriented and more for experience than most of the other conventions.”
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Comic book fans can purchase special edition and collectible comics from special vendors. Tickets are $20 for one-day admission, $45 for admission to all three days. SPECIAL TO THE ORACLE
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The health consequences of a night with Netflix sode, and at the end of each one, a taunting 14-second countdown to the next installment keeps them watching. In this way, a 30-minute Netflix break can unintentionally escalate to a three-hour marathon. As reported in a recent NBC News article, a study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association found watching television over an extensive period of time is threatening to health, following reports indicating the health consequences of too much sitting. Though correlation is not causation, the effects of watching too much television can be extreme, as demonstrated in the study. The participants who watched three or more hours of television per day rather than one were more prone to dying from heart disease or stroke. Also, as cited in the article, sitting and watching television is worse for one’s metabolism than sitting without an activity. One New York Times columnist claims that “staring into space” is a better use of time. Viewers must be wary of the repercussions of surrendering to the temptations of unlimited streaming. Because of this, Netflix can be either an oasis for college students after a long week of studying or a distraction from anything else they ought to be doing. Watching
Grace Korley COLU M N I ST
The occasional Netflix binge can be cathartic for many, yet a number of long-term disadvantages may convince faithful viewers to reconsider the amount of time spent in front of a screen. Despite the emergence of various streaming options such as Redbox, Hulu Plus and Amazon Prime, Netflix is among the most popular due to its universal accessibility and rapidly growing collection. Since going public in 2002, Netflix has gained more than 48 million subscribers worldwide and boasts that its users enjoy more than one billion hours of televisionand movie-streaming a month. But like anything consumed in excess, streaming services like Netflix have their drawbacks. It’s relatively easy to overindulge on Netflix, making it all the more important for viewers to limit themselves. Subscribers don’t need to wait to enjoy the next epi-
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television is considered a more “passive activity” than driving or working on a computer, as New York University cardiologist Dr. Nieca Goldberg told NBC News. If one continues to indulge in this dangerous habit, even proper diet and exercise are unlikely to make a profound difference on the state of one’s overall health. Research by Dr. James Levine of the Mayo Clinic found long bouts of sitting could lead to a rise in the body’s fat and cholesterol and a lower metabolism regardless of how much one has exercised to make up for it. Undoubtedly, Netflix has a variety of factors at work to persuade viewers to stay for just one more episode, from a series’ mounting suspense to being able to discuss a hit show with friends. Like other streaming services, it uses ratings and viewer history to tailor its suggestions to the user’s preferences, and it doesn’t hurt that these suggestions are surprisingly accurate. All of these reasons make it more difficult to tear away from the screen when the time comes. However tough it may be, viewers should challenge themselves to take a Netflix detox every now and then for the benefit of their well-being. Grace Korley is a junior majoring in English.
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Colleges should worry about losing funding over Title IX violations Isabelle Cavazos COLU M N I ST
Earlier this summer, the U.S. Department of Education released a list of 55 colleges under investigation throughout the country for their handling of sexual violence and harassment. Since then, the number has jumped to 67. The widespread problem prompted a sexual assault summit this week at Dartmouth College, one of the schools under investigation, focusing on prevention, awareness and response. However, the summit has not just addressed solutions, but is rightfully refocusing the conversation on the consequences universities may have to face if they do not comply with Title IX, which protects against sexual harassment. During the summit, according to the Huffington Post, the Education Department’s Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Catharine Lhamon explained to college administrators she isn’t afraid to keep federal funding from a university if it has a habit of mishandling sexual assault cases. Of course, universities shouldn’t only become motivated to follow through with sexual assault crime investigations because something they need is being withheld from them, but the reality is that an overwhelming number of universities might not do so of their own accord. While the number of universities under Title IX investigation is already difficult to swallow, a recent survey by Senator Claire McCaskill of Missouri found 236 colleges throughout the country with similarly shocking results. As it turns out, over 40 percent of these colleges haven’t conducted a sexual assault investigation in the past five years. Over a fifth of schools didn’t even bother to investigate all
cases of assault reported to the Education Department. In spite of this, no school has ever been completely stripped of funding for a Title IX violation. As stated in the Huffington Post article, critics believe it’s unlikely all federal funding, which includes student loans and Pell grants, will be taken from a school as punishment. However, with the prospect of this being reaffirmed instead of laying dormant as a known but unused possibility, schools might be driven enough to ensure it never happens to them. But so far, there is still much to be done. The survey found many universities are at fault for not training both staff and students on how to react to sexual violence and for not providing enough support for victims. Ultimately, the necessity of universities to take responsibility for handling sexual assault is to provide a safe and comfortable environment for students. Though the prospect of the Office of Civil Rights putting a school’s funding on the line has been criticized as a means of punishment, some reforms have been proposed to get a better grip on campus safety. Some measures include making federal investigations more transparent, since they are usually kept under wraps until a conclusion is made, and the expansion of resources for schools to enforce violence laws. But until then, if threatening to withhold an asset as valuable as federal aid from a university in order to promise students a safe place to get their education is the only option, then so be it. Isabelle Cavazos is a junior majoring in English and Spanish.
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USF Athletics: What you might have missed this summer By Chris Lemus and Vinnie Portell W R I T E R S
As summer rolls around, the athletic year slowly draws to a close. Despite this lack of games on campus, there are still plenty of things going on within USF Athletics. Baseball The Bulls continued their coaching overhaul with the addition of former Illinois State coach Mark Kingston. Kingston was hired to replace former coach Lelo Prado after Prado resigned following a losing season. The Bulls’ record of 27-31 was their worst since 2010-2011 when the team went 25-29. But despite the Bulls’ poor record, pitcher Jimmy Herget was able to bring some success to USF. Though he fell short of making the final 24-man roster,
the sophomore was invited to try out for Team USA because of his impressive season. Herget was second in the AAC with a 1.26 ERA. Softball After the USF softball team made an early exit from the NCAA Regionals with two losses to Florida State, former pitcher Sara Nevins had the opportunity to represent the Bulls again when she was selected for the second consecutive year to Team USA. Calling on Nevins to start the championship game on Sunday, USF softball coach Ken Eriksen coached Team USA to win this year’s General Tire World Cup of Softball title. The two will compete together until the season culminates at the 2014 International Softball Federation Women’s World Championship. Track and Field Triple
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Ariadna Pujol played in 34 games in her first season with the Bulls last year. ORACLE FILE PHOTO/ADAM MATHIEU
O’Neal and high jumper Courtney Anderson leaped their way to top-10 finishes at the NCAA Track and Field Outdoor Championships in June, earning All-American status for the second consecutive year. Tennis Ranked as the 47th seed, USF tennis player Roberto Cid upset UCLA’s Clay Thompson, who at the time was the No. 1 player in the ITA rankings, in two sets. Called “Super” Cid by USF Athletic Director Mark Harlan on Twitter, his run did not stop there. Cid also earned the title of All-American one round before his quarterfinal exit from the tournament, just two wins shy of becoming a national champion. All USF teams will encounter conference membership changes that went into effect this summer. East Carolina, Tulsa and Tulane were added to the AAC and Louisville and Rutgers departed for other conferences.
The hiring of USF baseball coach Mark Kingston was one of the changes in USF Athletics this summer. ORACLE FILE PHOTO/ADAM MATHIEU
Pujol represents Bulls in FIBA World Cup By Chris Lemus C O R R E S P O N D E N T
USF sophomore guard Ariadna Pujol returned to play for her native country this summer. As a member of Spain’s under-20 national team, Pujol is still in Italy following the International Basketball Federation’s (FIBA) European Championship. This is not the first time Pujol has been part of a FIBA tournament. She previously won the European Championship with her under-16 team and helped lead the under-17 team to a second-place finish in the 2012 FIBA World Cup. She has played internationally before, but this is the first time she has played follow-
ing a season with the Bulls. While Pujol is accustomed to European basketball, she said she felt stronger after practicing and playing in the U.S. The tournament gave Pujol’s family the chance to once again see her play in person. But relatives weren’t the only familiar faces in the crowd when she stepped on the court. USF coach Jose Fernandez was on a European recruiting tour and decided to stop in Italy to watch her play. “I loved seeing him again,” Pujol said. “He watched me, supported me, and had the chance to meet with my parents.” Pujol said she enjoyed coming back to Spain to see her
former teammates and friends. Spain beat most of its opponents by roughly 15 points. Pujol got most of her minutes early in the tournament, finishing with an average of 2.1 points and 1 rebound per game. Though Spain lost to France in the finals and Pujol didn’t have much statistical impact, she hopes to one day represent her country in the Olympics. Playing for Spain also paired her with Laia Flores, a new fellow Bull whom Fernandez recruited for the upcoming year, on the same team. Flores was also playing as a member of Spain’s under-18 team. Pujol returns home in late August to rejoin USF for the upcoming season.