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UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA
Former white-collar criminal to share crooked past
By Wesley Higgins N E W S
Martin Copello and Huzzatun Iqra were crowned Homecoming King and Queen, respectively, Wednesday in the Marshall Student Center Ballroom. ORACLE PHOTO / ADAM MATHIEU
Students favor Crist in straw poll By Wesley Higgins N E W S
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Republicans may want to consider paying attention to youth in the weeks leading up to the Florida elections. According to the straw poll conducted Tuesday, USF students favor Charlie Crist over Rick Scott by 20 percentage points in the race for governor. In further fortune for the Florida Democratic party, all the Democrats running for cabinet positions were favored by an approximate average of 8 percent. But before the Democrats pop the champagne, they need to figure out whether millennials actually care enough to go out and vote. Poll overseer Susan MacManus, a political science professor at USF, said there was a sizeable portion of those polled who said they didn’t care for any candidate. Younger voters struggle to identify with the gubernatorial candidates and are sick of hearing about them.
“There’s been an oversaturation of negative ads on the governor’s race for months now,” she said. “Negative ads really offend younger voters.” What could bring out youth, however, is the medical marijuana legalization amendment. “The premise early on, by some, was that putting such an amendment on the ballot would spike youth turnout,” MacManus said. “It was true that more people voted on that than on the governor race.” MacManus, however, said she was surprised that only 70 percent favored legalizing medical marijuana, given the presumption that everyone in college likes pot. To figure out how to rally young voters, election supervisors could look at the straw poll for where students are getting their campaign news, MacManus said. Though television led the pack at 39 percent, social media is slowly closing the gap at 31 percent. “It explains why campaigning costs so much,” she said. “You have to spend so much
money in all these media markets.” While those polled felt they hear enough about Crist and Scott, they don’t always feel informed about other names and issues on the ballot. Those who took the poll tended to go down party lines when selecting cabinet members. “It reflects the polarization of the country,” she said. “Five or 10 years ago, people were split-ticket voters.” MacManus also said students asked administrators what the amendments meant, especially Amendment 3, which 51 percent said they didn’t understand. The amendment conserving water and land was approved by 65 percent. MacManus said this reflects an expanding environmental consciousness. “Florida is definitely a more pro-environment state than others,” she said. “Our beaches, our coasts, our springs appeal to people.” Another trend captured in
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In the corporate world, it is taxing to walk the line while fixated on the bottom line. Before Walter Pavlo saw he had crossed the line of corruption, he was already too astray to escape his $6 million crime. After two years in prison, Pavlo now travels the country, pleading with tomorrow’s business leaders to grasp how easy it is to find oneself in the world of white-collar crime. He will speak at 4:30 p.m. Friday at the USF College of Business. “It starts with a small decision that incrementally got worse and worse,” he said. “You tell yourself your intentions are good at first, but then you find yourself in a place you don’t recognize — it’s tough to get back.” *** Like his intentions, Pavlo said his life didn’t start out crooked. Though his grades were mediocre, he said he was an honest student. “I worked hard,” he said. “I probably got a little bit over my head, but I never cheated.” With a master’s in finance from Mercer, he said he felt ready to enter MCI Communications as a senior manager. But Pavlo found himself warping under the pressure of monthly quotas, his failure written on the spreadsheet. So he cheated. “Everyone was getting ahead and getting rich except for me,” he said. “I felt underpaid, under appreciated and forced to do things I didn’t want to do.” Pavlo said some of his col-
Walter Pavlo. SPECIAL TO THE ORACLE leagues felt the same way, so they took advantage of MCI’s lax accounting standards and smudged the numbers of poorperforming clients. Though intended to boost worth in the eyes of the company, he said the feeling of invincibility became a blinder in a race that would soon go far off track. “You can convince yourself very easily that it’s OK, it not hurting anyone and there’s no consequence,” he said. “In that sort of vacuum, you make some really poor decisions.” Over the course of six months, Pavlo and his colleagues siphoned $6 million from their clients to Cayman Island bank accounts. “I felt excited winning the dirty battle that it is,” he said. “Once I got into it, I realized I was wrong — I was totally wrong.” Yet an audit doesn’t care if a thief feels sorry. Pavlo left MCI once inspectors started sniffing around, but the FBI followed. Pavlo confessed and waited to enter prison, four full years
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the straw poll was decreasing identification with the Republican or Democratic Party. Of those polled, 7 percent identified with the Libertarian Party and 29 percent did not affiliate with any party. MacManus said social scientists will pay close attention to shifts like these and how they will affect elections. While those polled were USF students, faculty and staff, MacManus said the straw poll reflects the demographic makeup of Florida campuses and the state at large.
An article in Monday’s issue of The Oracle incorrectly stated the USF wakeboarding club was named October’s Club of the Month by the Center for Student Involvement. The award was given by the USF Sports Clubs Program.
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In Wednesday’s issue, an article stated students are charged a $7 flat rate for A&S Fees. Students are charged an additional $12.08 per credit hour.
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after he was caught. “The reflection part was long before I went into prison,” he said. “Prison was a time of recovery.” Spending the next two years mostly in a South Carolina prison, Pavlo got to know some of the 500 other inmates. He said time went by quickly; he spent his sentence teaching other inmates to read and socializing with the general population. “The group I hung out with read the Wall Street Journal and watched the news,” he said. “Some were white-collar guys, some were there for drugs. It didn’t really matter.” Though prison wasn’t as bad as most imagine, Pavlo said he couldn’t escape the dread of what would happen after time served. It is difficult to get a job, much less a corporate one, with fraud on your resume. “I can’t run from my record,” he said. “If I tried to cover it up, people could just
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Google me.” And then the FBI came knocking on his cell door, but with an opportunity for deliverance rather than handcuffs. The FBI wanted him to speak at seminars against white-collar crime. Pavlo said he was nervous and ashamed of being a poster child for embezzlement, especially when the Enron scandal that affected thousands was still burned in the public’s mind. “Then someone told me it helped them and it made me feel good,” he said. “I was appreciative that someone saw a potential for good in a negative thing.” Since serving his time, Pavlo hasn’t stopped speaking about white-collar crime. “It’s gotten easier, I’ve been doing it for 13 years now,” he said. “I’ve
come to realize that I believe in the message. A firsthand account makes people think.” *** Pavlo said it’s vital for students to understand who they could become when under pressure and shown the path
lenges in isolation. “Everyone else was cutting corners,” he said. “I made choices without thinking things through or talking to people to put my problems in perspective.” While it’s important to recognize one’s own susceptibility, Pavlo said business leaders must also recognize it in others. The first step is to examine one’s own assumptions. “A person can be mean and obnoxious, but never commit a crime in their life,” he said. “Sometimes the nicest people you’ve met committed the largest violation.” If businesses don’t take the time to train employees to avoid white-collar crime, Pavlo said the consequences are more costly than company money. “Workers who lose jobs will
“It starts with a small decision that incrementally got worse and worse. You tell yourself your intentions are good at first, but then you find yourself in a place you don’t recognize — it’s tough to get back.” Walter Pavlo Motivational speaker
of least resistance. “I’m trying to provide students and alumni a different view on white-collar crime other than someone just being greedy, mean and bad,” he said. “I’m not going to disagree that they deserve to go to prison, but I want to put a bit more context around it.” The greatest mistake, Pavlo said, is to confront the chal-
be angry, even at the perpetrator’s own family,” he said. “You won’t be able to find a job. It’s a lifetime sentence.” *** Though Pavlo doesn’t expect to find a job in the business world ever again, he said he appreciates the path his life has taken. “It was very cathartic to confess,” he said. “It allowed me to live my life without worrying about keeping this dirty, dark secret. It’s out there; I can talk about it. I rather live that way than have to excuse myself every time it’s brought up at the dinner table.” As for his colleagues also involved in the fraud, Pavlo said they are having trouble moving on. “They’re living very quiet lives,” he said. “They live with it every day and they hope no one recognizes them.” While Pavlo said he accepts his past and his present, he hopes for a different legacy. “I want to be remembered as a good dad and a positive role model for my kids,” he said. “If I can do just that, then it’s all fine.”
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Men’s Soccer
Tempers flare after Bulls’ loss By Chris Villar C O R R E S P O N D E N T
With emotions running high after USF’s 4-3 loss to Tulsa that went down to the final shot, a fight broke out involving Tulsa’s goalkeeper and several USF players. Both benches cleared after Tulsa’s goalkeeper ended the game by deflecting a free kick. No player was injured in the fight. A spokesman for the team said players were not allowed to make comments after the game and coach George Keifer refused to make a statement about the fight. The Bulls started off the game with sloppy ball control and forced passes, which eventually led to Tulsa’s first goal off a counter-attack from senior defender Byron Knowles-Ramirez, who sped past the defense on the left side of the field and shot toward USF sophomore goal-
keeper Spasoje Stefanovic’s far post. The second half was back and forth as Stefanovic and Tulsa goalkeeper Brandon Hanat made continuous saves to keep their teams within reach. The Bulls responded with two goals within a minute by sophomore midfielder Lindo Mfeka and senior forward Edwin Moalosi, respectively. “I was pleased in the second half,” Keifer said. “We made a few tweaks to (our gameplay) and I felt like the game was going our way.” After USF (6-4, 2-1) appeared to have the game wrapped up, leading 2-1 in the 80th minute, Tulsa put the game out of reach, six minutes later, with three consecutive goals. “When we were up 2-1, our energy was a little too high and our concentration to details was off,” Keifer said. “You always want to stay in the right zone of confidence.”
Sophomore midfielder Lindo Mfeka was one of three Bulls to score in the second half in USF’s 4-3 loss to Tulsa. ORACLE PHOTO/ADAM MATHIEU The Bulls scored one more into overtime. to try to tie the game back goal by senior midfielder “I think we did put our- up.” Lucas Baldin with a shot from selves in a chance to tie it,” USF will travel to Cincinnati roughly 20-yards away, but the Keifer said. “We were inches (3-5-3, 0-2-1) this Saturday as referee blew his whistle before away from getting it. I can’t AAC play continues. the Bulls could send the game look down on the guys’ effort
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What brings you to Tinder? “What brings you to Tinder?” has become the new “Come here often?” as dating and flirting evolve with the digital age. The dating world today has become much more of a supermarket, where at any moment you can look at your phone and find out all about the nearest person looking for a date — including their looks, their likes and dislikes, and any friends you have in common. According to Vox.com, the dating app Tinder has gained over 10 million users since its creation in 2012. Creating over 1 billion potential matches with users between the ages of 13 and 45, the app is primarily used by the 51 percent of its users between 18 and 24, as of February. While technology has created what could potentially be a renaissance in many ways, problems arise in the 50 shades of gray that lay in what people are looking for in a relationship. Long gone are the days of “going steady,” and with the rise of dating apps or what some deem “hook-up” apps, many question if monogamy is even a thing anymore. After all, the aforementioned statistics show that Tinder has made over 1 billion matches
for its 10 million “active” users. Times have changed as research finds millennials are getting married later in their lives, some not wanting to get married at all — a stark contrast to earlier generations. According to a Gallup poll from last year, marriage is becoming less and less important for the younger generation, and this begs the question: What are people looking for? Some are simply looking for the next slam piece, others the muchdesired wifey, but for better or worse, modern dating offers more choices for bachelors to choose from. Furthermore, on dating apps you can see what people are interested in when flirting online, ranging from “chats” to the straightforward “right now.” In a world where all products are becoming more customizable and allowing for compartmentalization, those shopping around for a date can tailor their search based on dating profiles that have options that go from “single” to “in a relationship” to the ever-so-vague “it’s complicated.” The question, then, is what is the difference between the other options such as “dating,” “exclusive,” “partnered,” and “open relationship”? A recent article by Caitlin Dewey of the Washington Post predicts a rise in what is being called “digital infidelity,” as our attention is spent more on our smartphones than
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our spouses. The article cites a study by the University of Indiana in which Facebook users are staying in touch with “back-burners” as most surveyed remain in communication with people they’ve had romantic or sexual conversations with people besides their current partners. This goes to show that as interest in marriage declines, many may be keeping their options open and deciding not to settle until they’ve found the person that they believe is the perfect fit — a hard task when we are constantly reminded of the hundreds of people we could be with through social media. On dates today, it is important to understand what stage your relationship is at and that both partners are on the same page. While the initial flirting is timeless, with small chitchat and coffee still often the first step, blurred lines begin to appear as the romance goes on. After the first date or two, it is essential to have a conversation about what each person wants in a relationship. It’s fine if both are just looking for a physical connection, but to avoid any awkwardness down the line, make sure each other’s interests are understood.
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“The football game; it’s more crowded than usual and so the stadium has a nice atmosphere compared to how it usually is.” — Cullen Cormier, a junior majoring in chemistry
“The night with the parade and the carnival is relaxed and there is a lot of school spirit.” — Nikki Raczkowski, a senior majoring in psychology
“I like all the decorations. It makes the campus look pretty and the Marshall Student Center look nice.”
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Football
Unlikely duo put East Carolina in national spotlight By Jacob Hoag A S S T .
Shane Carden (top) and Justin Hardy have led No. 19 ECU to a 4-1 record. PHOTO PROVIDED BY EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
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East Carolina senior quarterback Shane Carden began as a scout-team quarterback. Senior wide receiver Justin Hardy started out as a seldom-used receiver. Hardy was a walk-on with the Pirates and Carden received the last scholarship just a few days before signing day. The two have since developed into one of the leading duos in college football and the FBS. This is one of the characteristics that make ECU’s offense dangerous, and USF coach Willie Taggart has taken note of it. “They’re the best scramble team in the country,” Taggart said. “They get a lot of explosive plays because the receivers react when their stud is in trouble.” ECU is reaping the benefits of sticking with their two unheralded players, as the No. 19 Pirates are the highest ranked non-powerfive program in the nation. Carden and Hardy established a bond their freshman year that is still growing as their success continues. “We were on scout team together our freshman year and my first reaction was: this guy is one hell of a receiver,” Carden said. “He was doing some things I hadn’t really seen before and when I found out he was a walk-on, that shocked me. Being two underrated guys, it became a pretty close bond.” The two of them began building a rapport during the offseason. When football practices were less frequent, Hardy said they would go to the practice fields and work through routes, building confidence in one another. Being in tune with one another is the main part of any quarterback-receiver relationship, a characteristic mastered by Carden and Hardy. The Pirates have been able to capitalize on broken plays, which has been partially due to trust in each other. “When plays break down, we’ve played together long enough that he’s inside my head and knows what I’m seeing, so I feel confident that he’s going to be where I need him to be,” Carden said. In their three years at ECU, Carden and Hardy have rewritten the ECU record books. Carden became the school’s all-time leader in passing yards (9,134), completions (1,181) and touchdowns (71) this year and has become a dark horse for the coveted Heisman trophy. “He’s a great quarterback,” USF sophomore defensive back Johnny Ward said. “Before he breaks the huddle, he already
knows his reads and who he’s going to and gets rid of the ball really quick … He’s the best quarterback we will face all season.” Hardy has followed suit and is now the all-time leader in receptions (303), yards (3,526), and touchdowns (30). He also ranks eighth on the NCAA all-time receptions list. Even with all of the records, Carden said his receiver stays humble. “I’ve never heard once from the sideline that he needs the ball more or that he was open,” Carden said. “I’ll come to him on the sideline and ask him what he’s seeing and he’ll inform me how the corners are playing, inside and out.” Hardy, who has caught at least two catches in every game of his career, also has some insight into what it takes to play quarterback, as he played the position in his senior season at West Craven High School. “I played one year at quarterback in a (spread offense) in high school, so coming (to ECU), which runs the spread, it allowed me to understand where I needed to be in this offense,” Hardy said. This skill set has played a role in the Pirates’ offense, as Hardy has completed four passes for 147 yards and two touchdowns in his career. “I think his time at quarterback gives him an advantage,” Carden said. “It allows him to be able to think like me and know what I’m seeing instead of just seeing what a receiver would see.” The close relationship that is seen on the field isn’t any different from the one off the field. “Our relationship has made the last three years that much easier and I consider him a brother,” Carden said. “Our families are really close and this is a relationship I expect
to have the rest of my life.” With the stresses of being the face of a program, the duo finds it helps to find time outside the game to unwind. “We go out to eat, chill at his house, and just do things to get away from football and have a little down time. We need that,” Hardy said. “But when we get back, it’s all business.” Riding on the backs of these two stars, ECU has brought itself into the national spotlight. Coach Ruffin McNeill took over the program when former coach Skip Holtz left for USF, and has since been able to build the program up. “When coach Ruffin got here five years ago, it was a different atmosphere,” Carden said. “It took him a while to create that family atmosphere and get the guys he wanted and he’s really built this program up. We have so much depth at receiver and running back and O-line that have allowed us to be able to do all of these things since I’ve been here.” The Pirates have only lost one game this season, against South Carolina, which was ranked No. 21 at the time. With a 70-point statement win over UNC in Week 4, ECU has proven they have the firepower to put up big numbers. “I give no credit to myself,” Hardy said. “I have to give credit to the team. Without them, I wouldn’t be doing what I’m doing. Everybody’s doing their duty, doing their job, and it’s making a lot of good things happen.” USF will face the Carden-and-Hardy-led Pirates at Raymond James Stadium for the Bulls’ Homecoming game Saturday. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. and the game will be broadcast on ESPNU.
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East Carolina has suspended three freshmen for shooting a firearm within city limits. Linebacker Yiannis Bowden, receiver Curtis Burston and linebacker Markel Winters were suspended indefinitely from the team Tuesday after coach Ruffin McNeill was informed by the Greenville Police Department that the players had fired a BB gun, according to a statement by ECU. All three of the players involved have not seen playing time yet as they have
been on the scout team. “One of the benchmarks of our program is that our players will be held accountable for their actions on and off the field, in the classroom and in the community,” McNeill said in a press release. “It is with this commitment in mind that I have suspended these individuals indefinitely for their actions that were irresponsible and dangerous. They have acknowledged their mistake, and now part of our job is to help them learn from this situation.” USF will host ECU at Raymond James Stadium at 7 p.m. Saturday. The game will be broadcast on ESPNU.