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Efforts for impeachment continue despite committee decision By Abby Rinaldi
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Joy turned to frustration at Tuesday’s Student Government (SG) Senate meeting for the justices formerly under investigation for impeachment. Sen. Ralph Herz, chair of the SG Senate Impeachment Committee, gave the committee’s report, which stated the decision of the committee was not to pursue articles of impeachment against any of the accused justices. The accused justices are Chief Justice Lindsay Betros, Senior Justice Alec Waid, Ranking Justice Milton Llinas and Associate Justice Chelsea Lo. After this announcement, Sen. Aladdin Hiba asked Herz whether the committee was confident in its decision. If so, Hiba said, he would be confident in it as well. Herz assured Hiba the decision was as stands. Waid bumped Llinas on the shoulder. The court celebrated with wide smiles and snapping.
This joy, however, would not last for long. Later in the meeting, Senate President Pro-Tempore Danish Hasan moved to add a discussion of articles of impeachment to the agenda that had been emailed to him. The movement met an objection from Sen. Amira Hares. She didn’t understand why there was a need for discussion if the committee had already made the decision not to pursue impeachment, she said. The Senate then held a vote as to whether the motion would go on the agenda. There were 50 senators present. With a vote of 31 to 16, with three abstentions, the Senate voted to put the discussion on the agenda. SG Attorney General Richard LaMura then asked to see the time the email was sent to Hasan. The time on the email was 6:05 p.m., which LaMura said made the vote void, since the Senate meeting began at 6 p.m. Essentially, that meant the agenda amendment would have to wait until the next scheduled Senate meeting, according to
Senate procedure. Waid took the floor to offer his opinion on the actions taking place in the Senate. “I was a senator once, and I understand what’s going on in your head,” Waid said. “A lot of things (that are) going on (are) confusing. Make sure you’re listening to everything that is said. Thank you guys for all of your hard work.” After the vote was voided and the discussion removed from the agenda, the justices left the room, visibly displeased with the series of events. Though the impeachment committee had completed its job, Herz said he believes this fight is not over. “As chairman of the Senate Impeachment Committee, I am surprised that articles of impeachment were presented to Senate and attempted to be added to the agenda when, during my report, I presented to the Senate that the committee had decided not (to) proceed with articles of impeachment against the four justices,” Herz
said. “This seems to be a massive violation of due process for the four justices.” Herz recalled his experience on the committee as intense. He believed the impeachment process is currently in need of significant revision. Herz agreed with the sentiment of Student Government Advising, Training and Operations (SGATO) Director Gary Manka, who told the Senate at Tuesday’s meeting that being on the impeachment committee is not an honor and is instead “hell.” “My charge to (SG) is right now our statutes … need some work,” Manka said. Manka would like SG to consider looking over statutes and making revisions, as the current ones, in his opinion, just don’t work. Betros announced at the meeting she had accepted a study abroad opportunity in Italy, effective Jan. 26, and will resign because of this. She thanked SG for all of the memories. “I’m done,” Betros said as she left the meeting.
The Road to Charleston
To fundraise for a possible upcoming trip to Charleston, South Carolina for the chance to perform as the headline act at the College Band Directors National Association, the USF Wind Ensemble will be holding a concert Thursday evening. See the full story on Page 4. ORACLE PHOTO/ROBERTO ROLDAN
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Wind Ensemble holds fundraising concert for convention trip By Miki Shine C O - N E W S
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It’s not every day an ensemble is invited to the Southern Division Conference of the College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA). But, that is exactly the invitation USF’s Wind Ensemble received after its director, John Carmichael, submitted the group’s CD recording in May. The CBDNA is the premier professional organization for college and university bands, and the conference would mean a trip to Charleston for the Wind Ensemble to perform Feb. 19. However, problems arose when it came to earning travel funding. Carmichael said the university usually provides funding for such trips, but was told the most feasible way to pay for the trip was to fundraise. His estimate for the cost came
out to approximately $13,000, performing in front of numerous institutional pride that will arise and through fundraising, the band directors who present from having the opportunity program has managed to collect the opportunity for offers of to perform, particularly in the about half of that amount. assistantships and graduate most coveted performance slot “In late July, the on Friday evening,” USF administration “The opportunity to headline a list Carmichael said. “Our was notified of the students will have honor received and of select performance ensembles the opportunity to the funding of the hear other university at a significant gathering of trip was discussed,” ensembles perform, Carmichael said in an widening university and secondary school thus email to the Oracle. their knowledge “Several approaches band directors from all over the of repertoire and (to fundraising) were providing them with south is a wonderful chance taken, including two the chance to enjoy email blasts to School musical to share … outstanding music superb of Music alumni performances.” requesting donations As a result, making” and the establishment Carmichael came up of a crowd-funding with a new fundraising John Carmichael site that incorporated opportunity for the Wind Ensemble Director social media group— a benefit connections.” concert, “The Road school — they will also have the Carmichael insisted students option to attend workshops that to Charleston,” from which all will greatly benefit from the will cover ways to improve their proceeds will go toward travel opportunity to attend the musical techniques. expenses. conference since — besides “The opportunity to headline “There will be a degree of
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a list of select performance ensembles at a significant gathering of university and secondary school band directors from all over the south is a wonderful chance to share with others … outstanding music making (and) represent a great university,” Carmichael said. “To not make the trip, which is still a possibility, would be terribly unfortunate in so many ways.” The concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the School of Music concert hall. Undergraduate and graduate students will perform together with several members of the faculty. Student tickets are $10 and can be purchased through the USF box office. An outdoor reception will be hosted after the concert by Tau Beta Sigma, the band service sorority, where CDs will be available for $10.
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clicked. “I think everybody bought in,” Bullock said. “We bought into what coach is saying and to our philosophy and what we believe in both sides of the ball and just unselfishness as a team as a whole — just being unselfish. “You’re playing for a bigger purpose. It’s not about you, it’s about winning at the end of the day.” Senior offensive lineman Mak Djulbegovic called it “the ultimate dream.” The Carrollwood Day alumnus had worked for four years to be awarded a scholarship in August after walking on during Skip Holtz’s second season in 2011. He fought through a struggle for playing time and a fractured wrist that had to be surgically repaired before finally landing a starting spot this year. A bowl game to finish it all off? Well, that’s the proverbial icing on the cake. “You want to go out on top. Everybody wants to go out
“Going through all the frustration and all the heartbreak, it’s easier to stay humble now.” Zack Bullock USF senior linebacker
being the best senior class they can be,” Djulbegovic said. “In the past, we’ve had some great leaders, and we’ve played, and we’ve always been a unit. We just haven’t had the success that we wanted in the past. But I think it’s that dream season. “You couldn’t write it up any better.” For coach Willie Taggart, it’s a group that will always be cherished. Even through staff changes, the shuffling of schemes and seemingly endless low points, he said they never gave up. They never quit moving forward. “You’re proud of them because they stuck it out,” he said. “They started to believe
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and were all in to what we were saying, and now they’re gonna reap some benefits from that. But they can leave here feeling good about themselves, knowing that they laid the foundation to getting the success back here at USF like it was before.” At Friday’s game against Cincinnati, each senior will be personally honored in a pregame ceremony for their contributions to the program. Family, friends and teammates will be by their sides. For many in years past, this signified the end of a journey. For this group, there’s something more to play for. And at least one more guaranteed game. “I’m glad I went through the downs first, because it’s easier to stay humble and keep it in perspective because, oh, what a difference a year makes,” Bullock said. “Last year at this time, what was the team doing? Where was everybody at? Going through all that, going through all the frustration and all the heartbreak, it’s easier to stay humble now. … “You’re just grateful that things are starting to turn around and you’re part of it.”
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Wind Ensemble holds fundraising concert for convention trip By Miki Shine C O - N E W S
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It’s not every day an ensemble is invited to the Southern Division Conference of the College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA). But, that is exactly the invitation USF’s Wind Ensemble received after its director, John Carmichael, submitted the group’s CD recording in May. The CBDNA is the premier professional organization for college and university bands, and the conference would mean a trip to Charleston for the Wind Ensemble to perform Feb. 19. However, problems arose when it came to earning travel funding. Carmichael said the university usually provides funding for such trips, but was told the most feasible way to pay for the trip was to fundraise. His estimate for the cost came
out to approximately $13,000, performing in front of numerous institutional pride that will arise and through fundraising, the band directors who present from having the opportunity program has managed to collect the opportunity for offers of to perform, particularly in the about half of that amount. assistantships and graduate most coveted performance slot “In late July, the on Friday evening,” USF administration “The opportunity to headline a list Carmichael said. “Our was notified of the students will have honor received and of select performance ensembles the opportunity to the funding of the hear other university at a significant gathering of trip was discussed,” ensembles perform, Carmichael said in an widening university and secondary school thus email to the Oracle. their knowledge “Several approaches band directors from all over the of repertoire and (to fundraising) were providing them with south is a wonderful chance taken, including two the chance to enjoy email blasts to School musical to share … outstanding music superb of Music alumni performances.” requesting donations As a result, making” and the establishment Carmichael came up of a crowd-funding with a new fundraising John Carmichael site that incorporated opportunity for the Wind Ensemble Director social media group— a benefit connections.” concert, “The Road school — they will also have the Carmichael insisted students option to attend workshops that to Charleston,” from which all will greatly benefit from the will cover ways to improve their proceeds will go toward travel opportunity to attend the musical techniques. expenses. conference since — besides “The opportunity to headline “There will be a degree of
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a list of select performance ensembles at a significant gathering of university and secondary school band directors from all over the south is a wonderful chance to share with others … outstanding music making (and) represent a great university,” Carmichael said. “To not make the trip, which is still a possibility, would be terribly unfortunate in so many ways.” The concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the School of Music concert hall. Undergraduate and graduate students will perform together with several members of the faculty. Student tickets are $10 and can be purchased through the USF box office. An outdoor reception will be hosted after the concert by Tau Beta Sigma, the band service sorority, where CDs will be available for $10.
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Letter to the Editor “Governor Scott refuses to acknowledge the dangers posed to Syrians” Gov. Rick Scott sent a letter to Florida’s Senate and House Representatives on Monday stating Florida will no longer accept Syrian refugees. This letter came just three days after the tragic attacks in Paris, yet it ignores the fact that refugees are fleeing from these same conditions in Syria. Since the start of the war, over 250,000 people have been murdered by the Syrian government, and over 11 million Syrians have been displaced, according to CNN. Syria has become less and less inhabitable, yet surrounding countries have only made it more difficult for Syrians to seek asylum. Thousands have died in dangerous treks across ocean and land to nearby European countries, yet refugees still continue to make these journeys because of the threat posed by the Syrian government and militant groups such as ISIS. Gov. Scott has refused to acknowledge the dangers posed to Syrians in their own country. He refused to realize attacks similar to those in Paris have been happening in Syria on a daily basis. The significant loss of human life that took place in Paris last week should open our eyes to the daily inhumanities happening in Syria and elsewhere. The horrors that rocked the streets of Paris are the same horrors that Syrians face on a daily basis. We should show the same solidarity with the victims of extremist violence in Syria that we have shown with the victims of the Paris attacks. Furthermore, Scott’s letter poses another important problem in that it ignores the refugees’ rights. The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner on Refugees (UNHCR) defines refugees as “persons fleeing armed conflict or persecution.” The 1951 Refugee Convention, a product of the UNHCR, gave certain rights to refugees, including the right to not be turned away, the right to request asylum even after entering a country illegally, and the right to basic human rights such as the security, education and freedom of religious expression. Despite this, European countries have still made it incredibly difficult for refugees to enter Europe. Syria’s neighboring countries, such as Jordan, Turkey and Lebanon, have born the brunt of the refugee crisis. It is crucial that countries of the West contribute to the growing crisis by accepting more refugees, rather than denying them their rights by turning them away. Let us not allow these attacks in Paris to grow hatred inside of us, but rather let us aim to prevent suffering elsewhere. By promoting safer conditions for refugees around the world and here at home, we can avoid a greater loss of human life. Pray for Paris and pray for the rest of the world. Dana Tarabishy is a senior majoring in biomedical sciences. Letters to the Editor guidelines: Letters should not exceed 400 words in length and must include name, major and year in school. They also must include phone number for verification purposes only. All letters are subject to editing for content, grammar, taste and length. All letters are published at the discretion of the editorial board. Only letters sent via email will be considered. Submit letters to: oracleopinion@gmail.com or visit usforacle.
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In light of the recent attacks in Paris, Gov. Scott wrote a letter Monday stating he did not want Syrian refugees to be allowed in Florida. Opinion Editor Breanne Williams asked students if they agreed with his decision to close Florida’s borders.
“I disagree with it. You can’t judge a whole body on one situation. It’s like banning a class of students because one cheated on an exam.” -Keegan Koon Koon, a freshman majoring in general business
“Yes, I agree. I feel there could be terrorists in with the refugees and that could possibly pose a threat to us if we let them in.” - Krista Serocki, a junior majoring in psychology
“It’s wrong to blame innocent civilians for what extremists in their country or surrounding countries are doing.” - Alivia Gatewood, a sophomore majoring in psychology
“If my home was in danger and I had nowhere to live, I would hope someone would help me.” - Julian Pena, a junior majoring in finance
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Outside USF
Maddon named NL’s top skipper Former Rays manager Joe Maddon, who led the Chicago Cubs to a 97-win season and a postseason berth for the first time since 2008, was named National Maddon League manager of the year Tuesday. Maddon, who opted out of his contract with Tampa Bay last year to sign a five-year, $25 million deal with Chicago, got 18 first-place votes for 124 points from the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. “To be the steward of this wonderful group of young players, I feel very fortunate,” Maddon told MLB Network.
Note-a-Bull After its 44-23 victory over Temple on Saturday, USF football is one victory away from tying a program record with five conference wins. The last time it accomplished the feat was 2007.
Quote of the day “Our goal was to come out here and make the Red Rifle look like a Red Ryder BB Gun, and I think we did that” — Texans DE J.J. Watt referring to red-headed Bengals QB Andy Dalton after Houston defeated Cincinnati 10-6 Monday night.
Scoreboard COLLEGE BASKETBALL Kentucky 74, Duke 63 Oklahoma 84, Memphis 78 UConn 85, New Hampshire 66 Tulsa 77, Witchita State 67 COLLEGE FOOTBALL Toledo 44, Bowling Green 28 NBA Minnesota 103, Miami 91
Senior OL Mak Djulbegovic (71) said earning his first bowl trip was the perfect conclusion to his career. ORACLE PHOTO/ADAM MATHIEU
‘Ultimate dream’ USF’s seniors revel in their long-awaited bowl trip
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ack Bullock always tried to envision what the moment would be like when USF earned bowl eligibility. But when it finally happened after Saturday’s resounding 44-23 upset of No. 21 Temple at Raymond James Stadium, the fifth-year senior linebacker couldn’t believe his eyes. “Pandemonium,” Bullock
said, smiling. “I turned around and there was a lot of stuff going on. I saw people running around, and they were trying to jump on you. I don’t know what was going on. “It was a blur to me.” For Bullock and the Bulls’ 18 other seniors, losing was all they knew before this season. Instead of spending Saturdays in November playing for postseason berth, games felt like a consolation prize. Decembers were spent in front of the televi-
sion watching other teams. Four straight senior classes came and went without concluding their college careers by raising a trophy or adding a ring to their fingers. “It’s just like, ‘God, are we really that close? What do we have to do to take that next step?’” said Bullock, who has played under four different defensive coordinators. “You’re thinking that you’re always going to have an opportunity to go to bowls and win rings
— you’re thinking that’s just a given. But you’ve got to earn that stuff. “It crosses your head every day like, ‘Will I ever get to go to a bowl game?’” That wasn’t going to be the case this year. Even while sitting at 1-3 entering the meat of conference play just over a month ago, Bullock insisted there was never a doubt that corner could be turned. Eventually, everything just
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