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Identity theft on the rise Less Free Live Sports
Students nationwide are open to credit vulnerabilities Changes to the way you watch
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Univeristy of North Florida
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Guzzle GrapeRecord
Dale Breaks
UNF golf finishes second at
Photo Erik Tanner | Graphic Chad Smith
Page 2 hodgepodge Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Photo of the week
David Norrbom | SPINNAKER
An artistic interpretation of fashion photography conceived by UNF photography student David Norrbom, which involves shooting his DSLR through a medium format film camera.
Spinnaker by the numbers Q of the W: Would you pay to watch the Ospreys’ games on the A-Sun network?
Each week during the school year the Spinnaker staff reports
what’s going on around campus, the city, the state and the na-
tion: the good, the bad and the ugly. In this little space, we want
“I wouldn’t pay if I could go to them. We’re not big
to summarize the life of the Osprey, or things they should care enough sports-wise yet.”
about. - Laura Kumst, Science Education, Freshman
500
UNF students studied abroad
last year.
“It depends on how much it was. If the price was for the
whole year, then maybe.”
25 UNF faculty members have
their art work displayed at
MOCA.
- Justin Peckajlo, Fine Arts, Senior
21
percent drop in internship
opportunities over last “I would rather go to the games and support them live.”
year. - Jeanette Heltne, Business Management, Senior
20
percent of all waste on campus
is recycled.
“Absolutely not. I’d rather just go the games. I would not
personnel changes made by pay to watch it on TV.”
4 the Jaguars after a Sept. 20
loss to the Arizona
Cardinals.
- Chris Kennedy, Sports Management, Junior
2 free Decemberists tickets for a
Spinnaker contest. (Page 14)
“I don’t really watch them anyways. I like big college
sports.”
- Lindsey Scarazzo, Transportation and Logistics, Senior
Page 2, Hodgepodge Pages 10-12, Discourse
Index
Page 3, Police Beat Pages 13-18, Expressions
Pages 4-9, News Pages 19-23, Sports
Wednesday, September 23, 2009 police beat Page 3
1
Sept. 14 - Property Damage (Building 41) A UNF
Sept. 14 - Sept. 20 student contacted UPD after driving past an on cam-
pus work crew.
The work crew had driven a lawn mower over some
rocks, which had been scattered in the air and hit her
car.
The rocks made several dents and scratches to the
front passenger door. The case was cleared.
2 Sept. 15 - Petty Theft (Building 6) A supervisor in
the grounds department contacted UPD after realiz-
ing his tiller was missing.
5
A tiller is a tool used for maintaining landscaping,
Cases of theft (includ- specifically flower beds. He saw the tiller Sept. 2 when
ing petty theft and it was sent off to be serviced.
grand theft) filed The equipment is valued at nearly $300. The officer
since Aug. 21, 2009. listed the stolen item with the National Crime Infor-
mation Center, which catalogs such information.
1
Criminal mischief cases
3 Sept. 16 - Accidental Injury (Building A) UPD was
filed since Aug. 21, 2009. contacted after a campus resident was feeling ill.
She lay in her bed complaining of a headache and
dizziness not long after falling and hitting her head
during a game of racquetball.
Rescue transported her to Mayo Clinic. She said she
is still experiencing headaches but for the most part is
better.
4 Sept. 16 - Petty Theft (Building 39) A student ap-
proached a UPD officer after realizing his skateboard
was stolen.
4 In this badge, the Spinnaker is He was taking a class in J. Brooks Brown Hall, and
keeping a running total of cer- during a quiz he left the skateboard in the back of the
tain crimes around UNF during room.
the 2009-2010 school year. As he went to leave, the skateboard was missing.
Patrol efforts were suspended.
5 Sept. 17 – Information (Building Y) One UNF
student-resident went to UPD police station because
his roommate threatened him.
8 One roommate told the other repeatedly that he
would stab him.
He was transported back to his dorm room, so he
could move out for the weekend. The room assign-
1 2 ment is being changed.
6 Sept. 18 - Information (Building 51) UPD responded
to a call that a 79-year-old woman tripped over her
3 7 sandal and fell to the floor, hitting her head.
She was transported to Mayo Clinic; attempts to
reach her were unsuccessful.
7 Sept. 19 - Information (Building 55) UPD was con-
tacted after a 17-year-old female student was having
4 trouble breathing.
She told police she consumed two cups of rum and
coke at an off-campus party. After she got back to
her room at the Osprey Fountains, she began feeling
numb from the neck down and hyperventilating.
Rescue transported her to St. Luke’s Hospital for
observation in case anything was put in her drink.
This student is a minor, so her name and contact
information were not released.
BEAT of the Week 8 Sept. 20 - Criminal Mischief (Lot 2) A UNF student
contacted UPD after returning from a studying session
in the Library to find her car keyed.
Sept. 18 – Drug Possession The student has not been in any recent arguments
or confrontations with anyone. Patrol efforts were
(Building 55) suspended.
UPD was contacted after a resident assistant in
the Osprey Fountains noticed the scent of marijuana Compiled by Josh Gore.
while making nightly rounds.
The officer received permission to enter each of
the resident’s rooms to search for marijuana. The of-
ficer then proceeded to pat down everyone present
in the room.
The officer found that one resident had .6 grams
of marijuana in his pocket along with a grinder.
This student was given a notice to appear, and for
lack of cooperation, nine other students present were
referred to Student Conduct.
Page 4 news Wednesday, September 23, 2009
UNF officials: Kill the ignorance, recycle smart
Awareness of In an effort to advocate this
“green” goal as well as to educate
contaminating materials students on the matter, Garbage
on the Green has been implement-
wisens habits, decreases ed. This waste audit recycling
landfills event is in its third year with its
next showcase planned for Oct. 24
by kim nelson on the Green.
assistant news editor The event involves some ma-
jor shock value. Different areas
When you throw that half-full around campus are probed and
cup of Starbucks coffee into the prodded for trash items that could
recycling bin, you may feel popu- be diverted into the recycling sys-
lar and all together benevolent, tem. The results are measured
right? At least you may think off- and recorded, and each year, Pyati
handedly that it couldn’t hurt. Or hopes to see the diversion rate go
could it? But are what you think up.
of as “green” actions really ac- UNF’s aiming to be a very
complishing anything of real sig- “green” campus, but it takes ef-
nificance? fort on the part of students, fac-
Being a well-informed recycler ulty and staff, Pyati said.
could immensely decrease your “Here’s an anecdote, I used to
carbon footprint and make all buy those frozen meals and bring
of that time-consuming sorting them into work for lunch every
more efficient and productive for day, then I realized that I can’t
the Earth. even recycle the packaging, and
erik tanner | SPINNAKER
A guideline has been created over five days I’ve practically
to help participating citizens filled up my trash bin. Now I opt
know what type of items they for bringing in something quick
can recycle, what they must do in in a Tupperware container that I
preparation to the items before reuse,” Pyati said.
recycling and where to drop off One no-sweat green practice
those items which are not com- A trash reciptical at the Osprey Fountains overflows with waste. A portion of this trash is recyclable. Pyati mentioned was going tray-
monly accepted. less at the Osprey Café. This saves
Unfortunately many are un- to do a little research. he said. to consider is your overall waste a ton of water in dirty dishes. A
aware of this guideline, which is For items like plastics No. 5, Pyati realizes that this over- production percentage, Pyati site she highly recommends going
available at ecovillagegreen.com, electronic items and plastic bags, flow of waste can be a problem, said. to is preserveproducts.com where
and your recycling efforts could the city recycling centers will but she recommends holding “If every student would note you will find all the information
lead to your once-renewable items provide you with somewhere that onto your recycling until there the amount of trash in their trash you need to carry on the recycling
being tossed in the landfill. will accept them, although the in- is room, and to not cave into the bin, and try to reduce it by 20 flame as well as ideas for cinch
Currently UNF offers a recy- convenience of doing so is what pressures of convenience by toss- percent, then you’ve successfully green practices, she said.
cling service for students living triggers people to cheat, Pyati ing it in the Dumpster. matched the campus recycling In regards to CO2 emissions
either on or off campus. Although said. As far as what is “properly” re- diversion rate of 20-21 percent,” released by recycling trucks en
the system is mainly intended for “I’m certainly in favor of cyclable, some common mistakes Pyati said. route, Pyati said emissions do ex-
housing students, those living off- student recycling, and many include sticking a pizza box with This diversion rate means that ist and affect the environment but
campus are able to drop off their individuals work very hard to the giant oil stain in the card- around 20 percent of what could are not significant enough to rule
recycling in the bins on campus make it effective,” Director of board bin, as the food residue will have easily ended up in the land- out recycling as a green practice.
as well. Environmental Safety Daniel taint the paper that is recycled fill gets diverted into the recy- Every day scientists and engi-
“We want to make it easy on Endicott said. from this. Also, napkins, paper cling system. neers are developing ways to make
students to recycle their waste,” Although some students have towels, plastic cups, wet news- “Trying to reduce your amount better use out of recycling, Pyati
Director of the Environmental some qualms with the system, papers, sticky notes and postage of personal waste production said, but until that time, all we can
Center Radha Pyati said. “What UNF freshman business student stamps are not recyclable. To be while also recycling all that you do is be conscious of our personal
students should remember to Joe Amato said he tries to recycle. safe, wash out items that can be can [properly] recycle will really waste production and exploit the
regularly recycle are aluminum “The trash bins in the washed thoroughly to prevent make a difference,” Pyati said. pulp out of the current system.
cans, plastic ones and newspapers Crossings are always full, and contamination, according to Gov. Charlie Crist has set a
and paper.” the same goes for the recycling. earth911.org. diversion rate goal of 75 percent E-mail Kim Nelson at
UNF’s recycling services ac- My roommates and I recycle, but Despite the intensive recy- for all Florida agencies by 2020, asst.news@unfspinnaker.com.
cepts these types of items, but I honestly don’t really know any- cling rule following that you which is quite significant, Pyati
for everything else, you may have thing about how to do it properly,” may partake in, the main thing said.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009 news page 5
Students around nation fall victim to identity theft on campus
PHOTO ILLUSTRATION: erik tanner | SPINNAKER
A UNF student unwittingly divulges his credit card information to an online ‘get rich quick’ scheme.
by rebecca mckinnon “Unless they initiated the con- thieves to access students’ bank
news editor tact or they can verify whom they’re account information through the
A University of North Texas se-
speaking with, they shouldn’t give
out personal information,” she said.
school’s computer system, said
Lawrence Wilson, president of
13 Ways to Prevent Identity Theft
nior received a shock when he dis- Owens said that students should the Plano, Tex.-based ID Theft
covered $1,919 missing from his bank also understand that financial insti- Victims Support Group of North
account. Apparently the funds had tutions and credit card companies America. 1. Avoid unsecure Wi-Fi connections. Always log
been used in Baltimore — a city Phil will never ask for PIN numbers or “It basically paints a target on with your password.
Banker had never been to. the security code on the back of their on the backs of our college stu- 2. Change passwords frequently.
The fraud was probably made pos- card. dents,” Wilson said.
sible through his unsafe online pur- With this knowledge, students UNF’s Osprey1Card, which
3. Keep your anti-virus and anti-spyware software
chase of a textbook. It-was-just-too- may be able to avoid credit card can be used to purchase meals and up-to-date.
cheap-to-be-true turned out to, well, spam altogether with the legisla- books on and near campus, does 4. Don’t reveal personal information on social net-
not be true, Banker said. tion passed by President Barack not have any credit card or bank working sites, such as family name, address, phone
“I took a chance [buying] this text- Obama in February — Law No. 111- contracts and doesn’t connect the numbers and date of birth.
book at a radical discount … and I got 24 — the Credit Card Accountability, merchant to a student’s bank ac- 5. Don’t carry your Social Security card with you.
burned for it,” he said. Responsibility and Disclosure Act of count in any way. It instead goes 6. If your school ID says your SS number, request
Denise Owens, Comerica Bank’s 2009. through a university bank ac-
that the college generate a random number in-
Texas fraud and identity theft inves- This law requires credit card com- count, the Associate Director of
tigator said that college students are panies to stop unsolicited spam of- Auxiliary Services Tully Burnett stead.
more vulnerable. fers to those below 21 years of age. said. 7. Buy and use a cross-cut shredder for identifiable
“Because [students] are on the “This is the last season that credit And if an Osprey1Card is lost information.
Internet so often, and they do so card companies are going to be able or stolen, the student can log onto 8. If you shop online, look for “https” in the URL.
much of their stuff online, I do to actively market on campus, giv- osprey1card.com to suspend the Check with Web sites’ privacy policies so you know
see them fall victim to a lot of the ing away free T-shirts and all the card. If any purchases are made what they may be doing with your personal infor-
Internet fraud scams,” Owens said. other freebies,” said Lauren Bowne, between the time it was stolen
Although most students embrace a Consumers Union attorney. and suspended, UNF will reim-
mation, or whether they’ve attached cookies to
a technological age of applications The law also requires colleges to burse the student as long as the your computer, enabling them to track your view-
and gadgets, the Internet may not be let students know about any market- incident was reported in a rea- ing and usage patterns.
where the true danger zone of iden- ing contracts between the university sonable amount of time, Burnett 9. Review your credit report for free once a year at
tity theft lies. and a credit card company, according said. www.annualcreditreport.com.
Some identity thieves pretend to to Consumers Union, publisher of UNF’s offices such as One 10. If you use peer-to-peer file sharing programs,
be credit card company employees Consumers Report magazine. Stop Student Services and the
be sure to configure the files securely so personal
on campus, accepting applications The contracts are a “you scratch Cashier’s Office have their own
for credit cards that do not exist, said my back, I’ll scratch yours” ap- preventative methods concern- information is not accessible to others.
Betsy Broder, assistant director of proach to marketing, doubling stu- ing identity theft. Representatives 11. Physically remove the hard drive before you
the Federal Trade Commission’s di- dent ID cards as debit cards for spe- from these offices are not allowed throw out an old computer. Some information can-
vision of privacy and identity protec- cific banks. to give out student “N” numbers, not be erased completely.
tion. The University of Texas at Social Security numbers or any 12. Never check “remember me” to log into Web
Zach Friesen, LifeLock Identity Arlington has a contract with Wells other financial information to sites.
Theft Education Specialist and iden- Fargo, and therefore receives 75 cents anyone but the student.
tity theft victim, said most students per ID card and more if a student This ban includes parents,
13. Make photocopies of your driver’s license,
are dangerously complacent with the opens a Wells Fargo account. This who aren’t allowed to check a credit cards, insurance cards, all of it — front and
types of personal information used deal earned UT $7,876 during the student’s record, Floyd Hurst, back. Should your wallet be lost or stolen, you
to apply for credit cards. 2008-2009 fiscal year. Not to mention university controller, said. won’t be left wondering what was taken, and you
“Students need to worry about the $15,000 Wells Fargo “donates” an- can quickly notify the appropriate agencies about
identifiable information like a Social nually to UT’s Regents Scholarship McClatchy-Tribune contributed to a theft.
Security card, credit cards, bank ac- Fund, also listed under the contract this report.
count and PIN [numbers],” Friesen requirements between the bank and Source: Affinion Security Center,
said. “Have those numbers memo- school. E-mail Rebecca McKinnon at Intersections Inc., Kroll Fraud
rized or stored somewhere safe.” Though this creates revenue for news@unfspinnaker.com.
Owens agreed. schools, it makes it easier for identity
Page 6 news Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Study abroad fair offers different kinds of opportunities for students
“[UNF] doesn’t make any money off of Abroad Coordinator Uli Decker. fall,” said UNF junior international busi-
Students have more options than faculty-led programs. Charges are put on “The good thing is, third-party pro- ness major Joanna Miranda. “I want to go
a student’s account, and if there is any grams are profit-makers, so they will often to New Zealand or Australia maybe. I have
just UNF-based programs money at the end, we disperse it back to extend deadlines to get more students,” to go over the books, but there were defi-
By Max jaeger students,” Robinson said. Decker said. nitely a few [programs] that stood out.”
staff writer About 80 percent of UNF students who Third-party programs at the Study Immersion programs were also preva-
study abroad go on faculty-led trips, he Abroad Fair ranged from single universi- lent among companies. Students live and
College is touted as a time to expand said. ties to inter-continental umbrella compa- study in a country for one or two semesters,
oneself and learn to empathize with other “Many countries require some kind of nies. splitting academic efforts between their
cultures; there was information and oppor- language proficiency, and it’s tough to get area of expertise and learning the native
tunity abound looking to fill these desires upper-level classes if you don’t speak the Overseas internships language.
at the Sept. 22 Study Abroad Fair. language,” Robinson said. “Going with a The company International Internships “I want to get as far away from American
There are three ways to go about it: fac- professor lets you take a course that is tai- focuses solely on internship opportunities culture as possible. India seems to be call-
ulty-led, exchange programs and through lored for UNF students.” for students or those who have recently ing me, so I’m doing an immersion program
private third parties, said Tim Robinson, Exchange programs are another op- graduated. Applicants can work for credit over the summer,” said Justin Crandall,
director at the international center. tion, allowing students to study abroad for or experience. UNF junior education major.
a semester with room and board at a host The programs coincide with univer- Studying abroad requires some initia-
Abroad study with faculty school. UNF sets up a placeholder class for sity semesters, and the deadline to apply tive and planning, but with financial aid
Faculty-led programs are shorter expe- financial aid purposes, but the students ac- is usually about five months before the and some available scholarships, students
ditions that professors plan and promote to tually receive transfer credits from the host trip, according to representative Christina make it affordable. Robinson said that stu-
students. They last from one to six weeks school, Robinson said. Johnson. dents should start planning as early as pos-
and usually fall on spring break or during “Study abroad is just going to class, and sible.
the summer. Non-UNF related opportunities while you get the immersion and cultural
The university has to approve faculty- Third-party programs have no affilia- contact, this program gives you an edge.
led programs, and 12 have already received tion with the school, but students can still You demonstrate that you can work in and Any student can get more informa-
a green light. There are still 24 more await- consult advisers about the courses they international and multicultural environ- tion at the International Center’s
ing approval, but the school usually ap- take abroad. ment,” Johnson said. offices in Building 58E, room 2300.
proves between 25 and 30, Robinson said. Deadlines are pretty fluid, because host Internship programs appeal to busi-
Since the UNF professors lead the excur- schools and third parties set their own ness-oriented students and those who wish
sions, students get credit directly, instead deadlines, which can vary depending on to work abroad after graduation, she said. E-mail Max Jaeger at
of transfer credits from other colleges. the host country and program, said Study “I’m looking to do an internship in the staff3@unfspinnaker.com.
Wednesday, september 23, 2009 news page 7
Around the State
Texting while driving can Naked man holds off intruder at gunpoint
Taking charge of a situation is attack the drunk intruder.
lead to deadly consequences
sometimes a task; taking charge He said he got his revolver
of a situation in your birthday and headed out back to let the
suit was even more of a task guy know how he felt about
for stone-cold naked Robert E. home invaders.
Thompson. Thompson, a World War II
The 91-year-old Lake Worth, veteran, said he did not notice
Fla. resident held an intruder at that he was without clothes. The
gunpoint until police arrived, ac- 26-year-old intruder is being de-
cording to the Associated Press. tained in Palm Beach County Jail
Thompson sprung from his on a burglary charge, authorities
bed early Saturday when he said.
heard his dog begin to growl and
Around the Nation
Gangsta rapper gets charged with homicide
A California rapper who Walker’s Presbyterian Church.
rhymed about the thrill of killing Police said McCroskey will
was arrested Sept. 19 at the Rich- most likely be charged with
mond airport. He was on his was killing three others, who were
back to California on charges of found Sept. 18 in the home of
killing a pastor and on suspicions Debra Kelley, a Longwood Uni-
in the deaths of three others, ac- versity professor.
cording to the Associated Press. The charge will only go
The 20-year-old rapper Rich- through once the medical exam-
ard Alden Samuel McCroskey III iner identifies the victims. McCro-
was charged with murder, rob- skey’s first court appearance was
bery and stealing the automobile Sept. 21.
of Mark Niederbrock, a pastor at
Around the World
Cuban Woodstock separates politics, music
An open-air “peace concert” cifically. But musician Juanes has
was held at Revolution Plaza in remained firm in saying the con-
Havana, Cuba Sept. 20, headlined cert is about music, not politics.
by Columbian rocker Juanes. The spectacle took place
Some Cuban-Americans criti- below a statue of Ernesto “Che”
cized the event, saying that the Guevara and in close proximity
performers are providing support to the highly protected offices of
to the island’s communist gov- Fidel and Raul Castro.
ernment by participating in the President Barack Obama told
event, according to the Associ- the Spanish-language Univision
ated Press. network that the festivities prob-
House Sept. 8, said states that do not pass a law ban- Some Cuban officials have ably wouldn’t have much of an
Florida has yet to ban driving under the ning texting while operating a vehicle will risk los- used the opportunity to ridicule impact on U.S.–Cuban relations.
ing 25 percent of their annual federal highway fund- U.S. foreign policy toward Cuba,
text-influence, unlike 14 other states ing. the 47-year trade embargo spe-
The bill is currently making its way through leg-
By kim nelson islation but still has a long way to go, according to Compiled by Kim Nelson.
assistant news editor another news release.
“My roommate ran her Scion right into a guard
The introduction of text messaging has cultivat-
ed a whole lot of response from a whole lot of people.
rail on I-95 going 75 mph recently, due to her text
messaging her sister plans for the evening. Her car
News in Brief
Some find it to be annoying and confusing, some was totaled; it’s just not worth it,” a UNF senior po-
use it as their main method of communication and litical science major Michelle Gandee said. UNF Film Festival celebrates women in the arts
some find it to be an extremely dangerous practice The National Highway Traffic Safety
that can and will lead to fatalities when combined Administration estimates that 80 percent of A series of movies highlighting female achievements in film will be
with other routine activities such as driving. all accidents are caused by driver inattention. shown starting Monday, Sept. 28 with “Fast Times at Ridgemont High” at
Texting while driving is something most tech-sav- Using cell phones in any capacity while driving 8 p.m. in the Student Union Auditorium. Admission is free, and the films
vy persons are guilty of, but this action that some par- causes 2,600 deaths and 330,000 injuries each year, will be presented by the Women’s Center, Japanese Film Series, Allan
ticipate in daily with no deathly repercussions yet, according to a study published by Human Factors. Marcil, Osprey Film, J.L. Jarvis and V-Day over the course of the month.
has been officially banned in 14 different U.S. states. All these statistics stimulated the Department of Discussions following the films will uncover deeper meanings. The last
Other states are developing partial bans for Transportation to hold a summit this month to dis- film shown will be the documentary “Until the Violence Stops,” shown
novice drivers and many state bans are still in the cuss the dangers of cell phone use and specifically Oct. 2 at 2 p.m. in Building 9, room 2507.
works, but 36 others, including Florida, have yet to text messaging while driving, although the outcome
sign such a law into effect. of Florida bans remains unclear. 3-mile First Coast Start! Heart Walk invites walkers
The skepticism from the non-participating states “It’s just not safe, and you can get away with it
A fundraising event sponsored by the American Heart Association
has to do with the enforceability of the proposed ban time after time until one day you don’t, and you die.
begins at Metropolitan Park on Saturday, Sept. 26. Funds go to fighting
and weakness in the present research, according to Period,” Gandee said.
heart disease and stroke, our nation’s No. 1 and No. 3 killers, respectively.
a news release.
Registration and activities begin at 8 a.m. and the walk starts at 9 a.m.
Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., exposed the legis-
The event is free, and walkers are eligible to receive a t-shirt after raising
lation over the summer along with others includ-
a minimum of $100 for the event. For more information, contact Ryan
ing Sen. Carey Baker, (R-Fla.) stressing that texting
E-mail Kim Nelson at Donelson at (904) 739-0197 or e-mail him at ryan.donelson@heart.org.
while driving can lead to deadly consequences, ac-
asst.news@unfspinnaker.com. For sreservations, call Wanda Klima at (904) 366-6911, ext. 209.
cording to the Associated Press.
The legislation HR 3535 IH, which reached the
Compiled by April Schulhauser.
Page 8 news Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Authorities label
Yale lab technician
Unpaid, paid internships offer same experience
Companies cut back to remain UNF junior finance major Carly DeWitt future,” she said. “It’s really frustrating …
as ‘person of stable during economic times
interned as a center agent control proces-
sor at Merrill Lynch and was paid for her
but it’s definitely worth it.”
Though some companies have stopped
interest’ in Le case by Rebecca mckinnon
work.
“I respect the company a lot more be-
paying or have cut internship programs
altogether, research done by the associa-
news editor cause they paid me. I did exactly what ev- tion of colleges and employers has proved
By Matthew Chayes and Michael Amon eryone else did, so I think I deserved to get that paying companies are paying more
Newsday (MCT) The roles and rules of internships in paid,” she said. than usual, as the average hourly wage for
the lives of students have been chang- Though DeWitt appreciated the money, interns has increased to $17.13, up 5 per-
Authorities executed two search war- ing as the economy changes, even though she was worried during the interview pro- cent.
rants Sept. 15 night on a Yale University they’ve been a vital, even required, part of cess that the company couldn’t afford to “That reflects an understanding that
lab technician who has become a “person students’ majors for years. hire her, she said. interns may need more money than they
of interest” in the death of a graduate stu- Though an internship is essentially “It took them a long time to get back did before,” said Carolyn Wise, senior
dent who went missing days before her a full or part-time job in the real world, to me because they didn’t know if they education editor for Vault Inc., career in-
Long Island wedding. many companies and students have been had the money for internships,” she said. formation provider and publisher of The
More than a dozen police and FBI recently faced with limited budgets for in- “[But] I would have done it even if they Vault Guide to Top Internships.
agents at about 10:15 p.m. Sept. 15 stormed ternship programs. didn’t pay me.” Any student in any economy needs
a Middletown, Conn., apartment building Nationwide, the number of intern- The idea of free work is the basis be- money to live on, and students who accept
that’s home to Raymond Clark, 24, an ani- ships available has dropped 21 percent hind the onslaught of unpaid internships. unpaid internships accept the fact that
mal research technician whom New Haven from last year, according to the National Students’ services are volunteer-based they will have to find a way to pay the bills.
authorities said last night was a focus of Association of Colleges and Employers in and are meant to provide learning oppor- Webb, as an example, has a second job
their investigation into the death of Annie Pennsylvania. tunities students would otherwise not be as a pet-sitter, she said.
Le. Investigators led Clark out of his apart- Officials at many companies must able to receive in the classroom. Wise said she encourages students to
ment into a car. Clark declined to respond choose to cut their internship programs “We used to pay, but we’re not doing ask for help no matter what the situation.
to reporters’ questions. altogether, to pay less or to pay nothing at that anymore,” said Tom Triozzi, senior “Sometimes companies will work
New Haven Police Chief James Lewis all for the time and effort students put into vice president of BankAtlantic, which with you to ease the financial bur-
said Clark had not been charged and if he the job. stopped paying interns in 2008. “We ask den. There are also a number of col-
cooperated, he would be released. Target has been able to find the wiggle them to work for free for a great work ex- leges that offer summer fellowships to
Clark had access to the highly secure room to continue paying their employees, perience.” cover internship expenses,” she said.
basement laboratory where Annie Le’s and Victor Rota, group campus recruiter Students jump on this opportunity
body was found in a space behind a lab for Target, said it’s worth it in terms of re- simply because it’s the kind of experi-
wall on Sept. 20, the scheduled day of cruiting for future careers. ence future employers might look for on a McClatchy-Tribune contributed to this report.
her wedding to a Huntington man. Le, “We get a lot of great talent,” Rota said. resume, college senior and unpaid intern
24, had been missing since last Sept. 15. “Seventy to 80 percent of them come back Kristina Webb said. E-mail Rebecca McKinnon at
Two search warrants were issued, Lewis to work for us, so the return on the invest- “I know that if I don’t [intern], it’s go- news@unfspinnaker.com.
said, one for Clark’s home and another for ment is there.” ing to be harder for me to get a job in the
samples of his blood, hair and skin.
“We’re also making sure there are not
other possible suspects out there,” Lewis
said.
Lewis said police had narrowed the list
of suspects down based on who had access statue
to the building, what time they entered,
and where security cameras placed those
people inside the building at various times.
The New Haven Register reported that the
technician had failed a polygraph test, in-
voked his Fifth Amendment rights during
a police interview and had scratches on his
chest, possibly indicating a struggle. Lewis
declined to confirm those details.
Meanwhile, the Connecticut chief medi-
cal examiner’s office pulled back Sept. 15
from announcing what killed Le, saying
police and prosecutors specifically asked
that the information be withheld to aid
the probe. The Hartford Courant reported
last night that Le died of asphyxiation, but
Lewis declined to reveal the cause publicly.
Le was scheduled to marry Jonathan
Widawsky, a Columbia University student
from Huntington, but she disappeared a
week ago. A pharmacology student, Le
worked in the lab where her body was
found and she was seen entering the facil-
ity Sept. 8 but apparently never left.
Police have said Widawsky is not a sus-
pect and is cooperating.
Yale president Richard Levin told stu-
dents and teachers Sept. 15 that police have
erik tanner | SPINNAKER
narrowed the number of potential suspects
to a very small pool because building se-
curity systems recorded who entered the
building and what times they entered, ac-
cording to the Yale Daily News. He said the
appropriate people are being monitored,
the newspaper said.
Construction is well under way for the statue, garden and fountain area in front of the Brooks College of Health. The statue, which is
of a mother and child, was selected by a committee and sculpted by Madeline Wiener of Marble, Colorado, said Pamela Chally, dean
Zachary R. Dowdy, Deborah S. Morris and of the BCOH. The sculpture is meant to represent the caring and healing aspects of nursing, Chally said. The money for this project was
Sophia Chang contributed to this report. set aside from the beginning of the planning stages because according to a state law, the university is required to set aside half of 1
percent of the total cost of a building for artwork, said Zak Ovadia, director or facilities planning.
Newsday | McClatchy-Tribune
Wednesday, September 23, 2009 news page 9
Quick preparation may prove vital during hurricane season
Hurricane season lasts from June 1 to Nov. 30, and with UNF students back
to school in the middle of it, many may be wondering how to prepare them-
selves if the worst should happen. Although there are currently no ac-
tive storms in the Atlantic Ocean, an average of 12.1 named storms occur in
the Atlantic Ocean each year, according to the National Weather Service.
Category 1
If a storm does develop and heads for Jacksonville, the Spinnaker has com- Average wind speed: 74 to 95 mph
piled the knowledge of how to handle it into three easy-to-remember steps. Mobile homes, loose outdoor items and power
poles are vulnerable.
Category 2
Step 1: Get an Emergency Supply Kit or “To-Go Bag” Average wind speed: 96 to 110 mph
Emergency supply kits may include items like non-perishable food, water, flashlights, a Mobile homes, loose outdoor items and high
battery-powered or hand crank radio and extra batteries. You may also want to prepare windows are vulnerable.
a “to-go bag” in case of evacuation which includes clothes, prescription medicines, a map Power outages may last a few to several days.
and important documents such as insurance policies and proof of residence. You may
also want to include a first aid kit with medical supplies such as over-the-counter drugs,
ointments, bandages and hand soap. Category 3
Average wind speed: 111 to 130 mph
Step 2: Make a Plan The structures and walls of houses and
Discuss with your family and/or roommates what to do if a hurricane hits. Make a plan buildings and high windows are vulnerable.
for contacting each other, and pick a place to meet in case you are not together when it Mobile homes will be destroyed.
happens. It’s important to know someone who doesn’t live in your area to contact — and Power outages may last several days to weeks.
possibly stay with — in case of emergency. In case you need to evacuate, make sure you
have transportation (with at least a half-tank of gas if driving), a place to go after evacu- Category 4
ating and plans for your pets.
Average wind speed: 131 to 155 mph
Windows and doors are vulnerable. Mobile
Step 3: Be Informed homes, walls and roofs of houses and buildings
Know the terms used to identify types of hurricanes and what they mean. A hurricane
will be destroyed. Power outages will last for
watch means a hurricane is possible in your area, and a hurricane warning means a hur-
weeks.
ricane is expected in your area. You should also know the differences between all five
categories of a hurricane, so you can decide if or when it’s necessary to evacuate your Category 5
area. To prepare your home or dorm, you should bring all objects that are not tied down Average wind speed: Greater than 155 mph
inside, cover all windows for protection against high winds and fill large containers and Mobiles homes and small buildings will be
tubs with water for cleaning and flushing toilets. Make sure you know emergency plans leveled. Windows and doors will be destroyed.
for your area and listen to local emergency management officials for further information. Power outages will last weeks or even months.
Source: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Source: National Weather Service (nhc.noaa.gov)
ready.gov
Compiled by: Hilary Carter and Rebecca McKinnon
Graphic: Chad Smith
Graduate students receive another career option in the business world
certificate of completion. the next 10 to 15 years, Gallo said.
By Josh Gore Both universities as well as UNF will From 2002 through 2007, Spain has been New International
Staff writer admit 14 students to enter the program. exporting more into the U.S. than the other
Gallo said it will be one cohort. All 42 stu- way around. But in 2008 and 2009, through Business MBA
The Coggin College of Business flag- dents follow the same travel schedule, he July, the U.S. is exporting more, according
ship program, international business, is said. to census.gov. - Begins spring 2010
offering a second international MBA pro- After the first online course is taken, President Barack Obama announced
gram beginning spring 2010 to counter its students will begin the program in Buenos last week he is hosting Spanish President
Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero Oct. 13 for
- Students travel to two
older Global MBA program. Aires around March 15 through August.
The Ibero-American MBA, which has The Madrid program runs from September consultation on a number, one being a fo- different universities
been in the works for two years, is designed to December. UNF finishes up the program cus on global economic recovery, accord-
to boost students’ knowledge and prepare from January to March. ing to a White House press release. - Instituto Universitario
them for a career in the Latin-American Students will only be traveling for one Applications are now being accepted to ESEADE in Buenos Aires,
business industry, said Andres Gallo, di- year. the program and are due Dec. 1. Applicants Argentina
rector of UNF’s international business “Latin-American businesses wouldn’t are accepted on a rolling basis.
program. let their employees off of work longer than Gallo said he recommends interest-
“Big companies are interested in this one year to complete the program,” Gallo ed applicants to apply early. There are - Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
program because they have a need for em- said. two interview dates: Oct. 27 and Nov. 15. in Madrid, Spain
ployees who understand Latin America,” But the program is unique to its lan- But if the spots fill up in October, there
Gallo said. guage requirement; students must be able won’t be any interviews in November, he - 14 UNF students will be
The universities participating in the to speak Spanish to enter the program. said. admitted
program are the Instituto Universitario The Global MBA program offered Interested applicants are asked to con-
ESEADE in Buenos Aires, Argentina by UNF doesn’t require its students to tact Gallo directly at Agallo@unf.edu.
- Applications now accepted
and the Universidad Rey Juan Carlos in speak another language. But in the Ibero-
Madrid. American program, the majority of the on a rolling basis
Students in the degree program classes are taught in Spanish.
will receive two masters degrees, one This program is a necessity because E-mail Josh Gore at - Applications due Dec. 1
from UNF and one from Rey Juan the data shows U.S. and Spain becoming staff1@unfspinnaker.com.
Carlos. ESEADE will give students a more powerful investment partners over
Page 10 discourse Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Saved money saves classes, recycle old spending habits
Mike Tomassoni | SPINNAKER
University funding disappears into out-of-state artwork in front of College of Health
Although the Spinnaker has written This statue, unlike the Gandhi buildings acquire through the art in operation for amenities on campus
editorials endorsing artistic apprecia- statue on campus, was not donated to state buildings program were com- like the fitness center and the Arena’s
tion on campus, the economic crisis the university. pleted by artists from Florida, accord- basketball and racquetball courts.
should cause legislators to re-look at So not only are we spending all of ing to the Florida Division of Cultural A college student needs a lot of
the process and update a 40-year-old this money on art, but we are out- affairs Web site. bang for their buck.
law that requires new state buildings sourcing the art to out-of-state artists. The money spent on the College of So requiring a university to spend
to spend .5 percent of their value on Giving preference to local artists Health statue could have been used a certain amount of money on art,
art. when deciding who gets the con- more efficiently on campus. in this financial climate, is ridicu-
Art is a wonderful ascetic accom- tract should be standard procedure. Hiring an adjunct professor to teach lous, especially when the university
paniment to an academic community, Jacksonville has many artists with part time this fall could have been one recently acquired the Museum of
but not in the midst of an ongoing the talent to provide alternatives to a way to spend it. Contemporary Art Jacksonville, ex-
tuition hike and an economic crisis. statue. Other issues to which the money tending to it up a $500,000 credit line.
The artist for one of more recent This also increases the working could apply includes increasing the Spending money on art in a reces-
projects, the mother and daughter relationship between working artists hours of operation for on campus sion is like buying china dinnerware
statue in front of the new College of and the university. resources including the Library and when you can’t afford the food to put
Health, is from Colorado. But over 60 percent of the art state Student Union as well as the hours of on the plate.Wednesday, September 23, 2009 discourse page 11
Obama makes necessary health reforms
H
this. It could even prevent you from
Awarded first place for Best of Show in 2005
ealth insurance rates are getting the education you want, as
and second place for Best of Show in 2008 at
the National College Media Convention hitting new heights, along with Heather Furey some college and universities make
by the Associated Collegiate Press.
people’s fears. It seems this topic is Asst. Sports Editor health insurance a requirement for
on everyone’s mind and is the only incoming students. I know a couple
Awarded second place for Best College Newspaper in
2007 Better College Newspaper Contest thing we talk about lately. Premiums people who want to transfer to other
by the Florida College Press Assocation.
have more than doubled and are ris- schools from UNF, but they can’t
ing faster than ever, as millions of because health insurance is the one
Spinnaker Staff Americans, including myself, lack you like, then you’re out of luck. thing lacking on their college tran-
health insurance. This is something The people who can’t afford health scripts and resumes.
that has to change. care coverage are really suffering. Props to UNF for allowing students
Editor in Chief James Cannon
I see cars all the time with bumper Without insurance, you have to say on campus without health insurance,
Layout Editor Dan Rosemund but if this includes you, then you
stickers that read, “Obama can keep “no” when friends ask you to go
Art Director Mike Tomassoni
the change.” You know who you are, wakeboarding or drive with people can keep on swooping until Obama’s
Business Manager Klajdi Stratoberdha but maybe we should think about all you swear have a death wish when health care plan is put into effect.
the people who are short on change they sit in front of a steering wheel. I know there are those people who
News Editor Rebecca McKinnon
and can’t afford to go without a You even fear tripping over your own disagree with Obama and have some
Features Editor Beca Grimm concerns about his health care plan.
change in the health care system. two feet because any injury might
Sports Editor John Weidner
“Whether you like [President land you in a doctor’s office or hospi- Yes, there is the issue of costs and
Graphic Designer Chad Smith Barack] Obama’s health care plan tal with an outrageous bill you’ll still taxes for a public option; hearing the
Copy Editor Ryan Thompson or not, you cannot deny the fact that be paying years down the road. Trust number $900 billion over the course
health insurance premiums are me. I would know. of 10 years is enough to send anyone
Web Editor Ian Albahae
going up,” said David Darm, a UNF Last year I felt the need to walk go into cardiac arrest.
Senior Staffer Josh Fredrickson However, the total cost is cheap-
alumnus who is now an intern in the around barefoot one night and sliced
Photo Editor Erik Tanner
Florida state capitol and a political my toe open on a broken pepper er than both wars in Iraq and
Asst. Web Editor Peter Nguyen science graduate student at Florida shaker. I know I shouldn’t have been Afghanistan from President George
State University. “Most small busi- outside without shoes, but instead of W. Bush’s administration. Many
Asst. News Editor Kim Nelson
nesses and a lot of individuals cannot worrying about that, I was thinking Americans died for those causes.
Asst. Features Editor April Schulhauser
afford the rates.” why anyone uses pepper in the first At least Obama is trying to save
Asst. Sports Editor Heather Furey American lives with his.
Private insurance companies have place. But my thoughts changed in
Advertising Manager Michael Kent the power to charge savagely high an instant when I left the emergency No matter whether you like Obama
Asst. Ad Manager Kristen Montalto prices and decide what they will and room with a bill totaled for thousands and approve of his plan, at least he’s
will not cover. If individuals have of dollars that I’m still paying off trying to make health care easier on
Ad Sales John Prince
pre-existing medical conditions when today. those who can’t afford it. And even if
Staff Writers Josh Gore his plan isn’t perfect, at least he put
Angela Passafaro they walk into a health insurance Now when anything happens to me
Max Jaeger office, there’s a chance they will not I tell my friends to never take me to Kanye West on blast after the Video
receive coverage at all. the hospital. If I need stitches, bust Music Awards outbreak.
Distributor Josh Gore
In Alabama, almost 90 percent of out a needle and thread and do work
Adviser John Timpe
their health insurance coverage is because I don’t want to end up with E-mail Heather Furey at
Printer Central Florida another incident where I deal with
controlled by one company, according asst.sports@unfspinnaker.com.
Publishing
to Obama. There are only a few health the side effects of life without health
v v v insurance companies to pick from insurance.
Student Union, Bldg. 58, E room 2209 in each state, so if you don’t find one There are even more consequences
1 UNF Drive to lacking health care coverage than
Jacksonville, FL 32224
Phone: 904.620.2727 If you could create a degree program, what would it be?
Fax: 904.620.3924
www.unfspinnaker.com
“I don’t want to seem stingy, but any of these: Transfiguration,
Herbology, Defense Against the Dark Arts, Charms or Care of Magical
Creatures. Or maybe I should stop obsessing over children’s books.”
-Ryan Thompson, Copy Editor
“I would create a degree in being badass. A how-to guide in all things
badass. My best friend Chris Hicks and I would not only be the founding
Corrections: students but also the professors.”
The calendar of events in -Rebecca McKinnon, News Editor
the Sept. 16 issue was off
by one week.
“I would like a degree in Swindling/Grifting with a minor in Street
Urchinery. Academia should teach street smarts, too.“
-Max Jaeger, Staff Writer
UNFspinnaker
.COM “There will be a degree in funk. The philosophy shall be comprised of one
key, fun. You see fun is key to keep it funky, therefore no need for a funkin’
degree.“
-Mike Tomassoni, Art DirectorPage 12 Discourse Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Art pieces, downtown building extend UNF’s horizon
T
transformation that could have taken freakin’ time. in a way, Hutcheson said. The profes-
place. MOCA threw us a “Welcome sor went on to say, most artists like
he same question has been roll-
Perhaps instead of the new Home” party Sept. 17, with a faculty the mystery behind their masterpiec-
ing around in my head for some time
Student Union, we would have reno- art exhibition and an interactive es, and it’s probable we may never be
now. One might think its reoccurring
vated buildings, near the picturesque display from the UNF Printmaking able to decipher Motherwell’s commu-
nature would drive me mad, but I like
Hemming Plaza downtown, whose Guild. Free prints were custom-made nications.
to think it keeps me on track.
walls told stories of our city’s past, by students and available to all free of Perhaps the ultimate goal of many
Which matters more: where I am or
while we studied how to better our charge. artists or the greatest compliment is
where I am going?
city’s future. Twenty-five to have their work displayed in a mu-
Life’s very nature leaves us vulner-
Alas, I cannot faculty members seum. For the next few months, our
able to every breeze and raindrop.
rework past po- will have their fellow classmates and professors will
Therefore, it seems impossible to April Schulhauser
litical decisions. work displayed un- have their creations on display in the
make an accurate observation of any Asst. Features Editor
Yet I do prideful- til Jan. 3, 2010, ac- MOCA for all to absorb.
earthly item until it has completed its
ly commend the companying Robert So, here we are. Not really close
existence.
relatively recent Motherwell’s work, to the beach, or downtown, or the
To find out where you’re going, you
absorption of a collection of ab- river, just conveniently located in the
first have to know where you are. The
the Museum of stract expressions middle of nowhere. Thankfully we’ve
best way to see where you are is to
Contemporary with encrypted expanded our borders to MOCA,
critique where you came from.
Art by our ever-growing university. A messages and revolutionary ideals. broke out of our “1 UNF Drive,
This is the dilemma I faced whilst
little bit of gas money later, students UNF art and design Professor John Pleasantville.” Maybe we don’t know
standing and reminiscing in the
need to take advantage of their new Hutcheson learned from and worked where we’re going next, but that’s just
same room previous UNF students
“cultural resource.” After all, we paid with Motherwell before his passing. the beauty of life. We can only go up
had come to for class decades be-
for it, didn’t we? Hutcheson explained the mystery be- from here.
fore. There had been an idea thrown
As MOCA rushes to include the hind many unique markings themed
around in the past to move part of E-mail April Schulhauser at
UNF Osprey in their logos, this city’s throughout many of Motherwell’s
our university’s campus to down- asst.features@unfspinnaker.com.
largest university is finally finding its pieces.
town Jacksonville. Imagine the
way on our map of downtown...’bout He created his own secret language,
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Fredrickson’s corner UNF nature trails
Dear Editor, increasing off shore oil drilling; Dear Editor,
I have been reading the Spinnaker Over the years the Wildlife with nature in a peaceful environ-
should Crist do nothing or should
since my freshman year at UNF for Sanctuary has received many ques- ment. It is not intended as a recre-
he attempt to generate revenue any
one prominent reason. Local newspa- tions about why bike riding is not al- ation area, although passive, non-in-
way possible? Even in the piece on
pers tend to focus on local issues that lowed on the nature trails. Of course, vasive activities (like hiking, kayaking
Ted Kennedy’s passing, Fredrickson
are not covered by large press com- this is a legitimate question for and bird-watching) are allowed.
takes time to demean conservatives
panies and high power news outlets. students to ask when they are look- Third, professors and students use
while praising a bi-partisan senator.
This is why I find every article written ing for fun things to do on campus. the Wildlife Sanctuary for conducting
Irony?
by Josh Fredrickson in the Discourse However, the Wildlife Sanctuary is research, and as an outdoor class-
Fredrickson is 3/3 of liberal regur-
section to be laughable. Is the primarily a research, education and room. Allowing bikers to ride on the
gitation, is he going to make it 4/4
Discourse section an open forum for low-impact recreation area. Thus, trails would certainly disrupt ongoing
and make The New York Times proud.
Fredrickson to assault conservatives there are a few issues to consider biological research.
Please Spinnaker for all your readers,
on a large range of issues from their concerning bike riding on the nature Lastly, the construction of the trails
give the full page article assignments
political agendas to their personal trails. are not designed to handle bikes.
to the other Discourse writers. They
lives while offering zero constructive First, the trails are here as a sanc- Consider blind spots, and the poten-
offer interesting information and
criticism or insight into the reasoning tuary for wildlife in a primarily urban tial danger bikes pose to anyone,
opinions that actually seem to be
behind their political actions? area. At UNF we are very lucky to including children and the elderly,
independent thought as opposed to
Is he going to offer fact-based in- have approximately 900 acres of di- hiking on the trails. Moreover, we
same brain washed trash talkers.
formation or any citing in his “work”? verse Wild Florida habitat. As the city often have school groups ranging
Sorry Fredrickson, maybe you
In his most recent article, Fredrickson of Jacksonville grows, the habitats from 60 to 100 walking the trails.
should take your own advice and get
slams Gov. Crist by blaming him for for animals shrink. Hence, all of us in Also, bikes cause serious erosion to
“some extra tanning” outside, where
all of Florida’s economic problems. the UNF community should do what the nature trails. And our funding can
you might see not everyone is as far
Perhaps Fredrickson should explain we can to help protect the Wildlife only support repair to boardwalks
left as you are.
how Charlie Crist solely is responsible Sanctuary for future generations of and foot trails. If you have any more
for defaulting home loans and drop- plants and animals. questions please give the Wildlife
Ryan Richardson
ping real estate prices. Junior, Mechanical Engineering Second, the Wildlife Sanctuary is Sanctuary office a call at 620-5951.
He also mocks Crist’s efforts to a place for UNF students and the sur-
stimulate the failing economy by rounding community to get in touch UNF Wildlife Sanctuary
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