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As the national debate concerning the reform of gun laws continues, a newly proposed and highly controversial sen-
ate bill, SB 234, recently thrust the state of Florida into the forefront of the discussion. The recent gun-related tragedy in Arizona re-sparked debates concerning gunreforms, while the accidental shooting death of a Florida State University student, reminded college students of several other on-campus, gunrelated tragedies in recent years. In the midst
of these events, Florida State Sen. Greg Evers, RBaker, recently filed SB 234, which would allow individuals to carry guns on Florida college and university campuses. The bill would change a current law that bans guns on all school campuses and allow licensed gun owners to ìopen-carryî their weapons, allowing those with concealed weapons permits the right to carry
handguns in full view, right onto college and university campuses. According to Sen. Evers, allowing guns on campus and allowing for the “open-carry” of such weapons, would improve public safety. “I have no reservations about pushing the bill; we are one of four states that doesn’t have open carry,” Sen. Evers said in an interview with the Tal-
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The Ignite Party, a new student political party at Florida State University, hosted “The Ignite Party Date Auction” on the top deck of A.J.’s Sports Bar and Grill this past Monday from 8 to 11 p.m. PanHellenic leaders, the SGA student body president, and FSU football players, including E.J. Manuel, Lonnie Pryor and Zebrie Sanders were among the 23 students auctioned off for dates to the highest bidders. With a turnout of about 200 people, auctioneers got the crowd bidding with introduc-
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lahassee Democrat. “It’s the right thing to do.” Sen. Evers and his supporters believe that allowing guns on campuses may in fact prove beneficial in cases like the Virginia Tech killing spree, by giving armed students a chance to potentially interrupt and stop attacks. “The only way to stop a
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tions such as “always up for an adventure” or “enjoys watching the sunset.” Overall, the event raised over $1,700. Leah Aaronson, FSU senior and chairwoman of the Ignite Party, said the event was a definite success, citing that not only did people have fun, but their eagerness to bid and the amount of money the event raised surpassed her expectations. “As a brand new party, we have a high start-up cost due to all new campaign materials,” Aaronson said. “The proceeds will significantly help us get our feet off the
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win Student Government seats.” Aaronson and her roommates said they in-
vited Manuel over for dinner after winning his bid at $95. Other top bids included SGA Student Body Treasurer Dayana Bernavil for $95, Ignite Party’s Candidate for Student Body Vice President Dayne Hutchinson for $120, as well as Secretary of Ignite and an Ignite-elected SGA Senate Representative Carl Sharpe for $140. SGA Student Body President Dustin Daniels received the highest bid for $150. As a spur of the moment decision, Rosalia Contreras, a freshmen and Ignite Party member, said she SEE IGNITE 2
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JESSE DAMIANI News Editor The Florida State University Media Production Program, housed in the College of Communication & Information, will hold acting auditions this weekend to provide students on both sides of the camera practical,
real-world experience in filmmaking. Tabinda Syed, student organizer for the auditions, said the purpose of hosting them was twofold. “The auditions are a way to help students gain experience with the production process with actors and actresses who are serious about this work, and to welcome the community’s involvement in the program, which has always proven to be very valuable,” said Syed. The auditions, held
through a senior-level Media Production course, Syed said, will provide a casting base for submissions into festivals. “We will be entering the 48-Hour Tallahassee Film Festival this semester and will also be conducting our own Faux Festival on a weekend beforehand to practice for that,” said Syed. “The auditions will hopefully help us find actors and actresses to cast for both of these, but that’s only half of the course; the other half is composed of client-based
projects that may also require some casting.” Faculty Advisor and Associate Professor of Communication Bob Pekurny explained in further detail the variety of options open to both actors and Media Production students. “Client needs may include Public Service Announcements, Electronic Press Kits, instructional videos about some process or device, informational videos about the organization as a whole or one of its upcoming
events,” said Pekurny. “The video materials could be distributed via websites, DVDs or other means worked out between the student and client.” Syed explained the program’s push toward greater entrance into the festival circuit. “The Festival/ClientBased Video class is being offered as part of a renewed and growing effort to have our work leave the building,” said SEE MEDIA 4
Film series offers a reflective perspective Ongoing film event showcases ‘America in the Eyes of the World’ EMILY OSTERMEYER Contributing writer The Department of Languages and Linguistics will be hosting an International Film Series based on the theme “America in the Eyes of the World,” that will continue on through the month of April. The series began with the German film Stroszek, this past Tuesday, Jan. 25, at 7 p.m., in the auditorium of the Center for Global Engagement. “We had the idea that it would be great to have an international film series since we are a modern languages department,” assistant professor of German and co-organizer of the film series Christian Weber said. “The idea for this particular series is to focus on films that have a theme, American world cinema, so we like to show movies from all different international foreign countries that reflect on the idea or the reality of the United States.” The film series is set to feature various international subtitled films representing modern languages being screened weekly. Weber said that the series would, in turn, help provide an opportunity for students to learn the multitude of international
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The professor in charge of the international film festival, Christian Weber, speaks about the first German film of the night. perceptions of the United States. “They also have the opportunity then to contrast their own idea, perception, of their own lives basically, with visions from abroad so that they are enlightened about themselves through the eyes of others,” Weber said. According to Weber, Stroszek, the first film in the series directed by German director Werner Herzog, provides a good
example of the series’ theme. “It’s about three people that are having difficulty in Berlin, in Germany, and then they decide to move to the U.S. to live life in freedom and opportunity, and so forth, but of course it’s more an illusion than a reality,” Weber said. Alex Cole, president of the FSU German club, was present at the first screening. “I know the main in-
tention of the series is to show different cultures’ perspectives of America,” said Cole, who is an FSU senior majoring in philosophy. “Through this, we can kind of see, you know Werner Herzog is a very controversial director in some respects, but we can get the idea of what a German thinks when he looks at America.” According to Weber, the idea for the event arose spontaneously when he and his Modern Languages colleague and co-organizer Irene Zanini-Cordi met by chance on a flight home from an academic conference they had both attended. “We exchanged ideas on how to improve our courses and then Christian had this great idea: Why don’t we involve the department in a film series, because students are interested in visual culture, and film in particular?” Zanini-Cordi said. “So, it’s a good media to grab students’ attention.” So far, the event has been reaching students across campus. Kenny Roundy, an FSU sophomore, attended the event after hearing about it from his German professor. “It definitely brings other cultures together by doing
this,” Roundy said. The event combined the efforts of the multiple language departments at FSU, as well as the student societies, such as the FSU German club and La Societa Italiana, in order to select a film for the series that represented their specific language. “Everybody in our department was enthusiastic about it,” Weber said. “It’s really a common effort of the whole department.” Those involved said they hope students walk away having learned something. According to Cole, the series can serve as a broadening experience for students. “It’s an opportunity for students to get an idea about maybe how they’re seen throughout the rest of the world and maybe expand their own horizons as far as what they think of themselves and get new perspectives,” Cole said. The remainder of the series will feature a Spanish, Arabic, Turkish, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese, Russian and French film, with a movie about linguistics, Speaking in Tongues, wrapping up the series on April 6. A Modern Languages faculty member, who will be in charge of providing context, will introduce each film.
GUN from 1 perpetrator is with equal force,” Sen. Evers said. Reportedly, Evers, who is indisputably backed by the National Rifle Association, may also have an ally in Florida Gov. Rick Scott, who supported the measure on the campaign trail. SB 234, however, would still uphold some current gun regulations. Under the proposed legislation, individuals would be prohibited from carrying a weapon within a police station, courthouse, elementary, middle and high schools. It would however, allow judges to carry weapons within their own courtrooms. Those who oppose the bill, however, including several police chiefs within Floridaís universities, say that allowing guns on campus would only heighten the potential for accidents and cause imminent danger. “From the perspective of a campus law enforcement administrator, I have to stand opposed to any legislation that would bring weapons to campus for those other than law enforcement,” FSUPD Chief of Police David Perry said. Currently, every state except Utah either bans
guns on campus or allows the individual schools to decide on their own regulations. FSU has a no-tolerance policy for guns on campus. “The university exercised their right to prohibit weapons from being permitted on campus,” Perry said. “If someone has a weapon on our property, it is a violation of the law.” The recent accidental shooting death of FSU student Ashley Cowie, reminded individuals that sometimes, even the law does not stop the unlawful and arguably, irresponsible possession of weapons. Individuals like Perry said a university environment is never the appropriate place for weapons. “We have an environment that is for education, we have young adults transitioning into adulthood, [who] often have some distractions, peer-pressures, or the normal pres-
sures of being a student,” Perry said. “We wouldnít want those weapons to be in our environment at times when students are emotional or are going through difficult or troubling times. This is not the place where guns should be introduced, other than those who are in the law enforcement capacity to provide safety and security for the community.” Over two million Floridians currently have concealed weapons permits, and although there are responsible gun owners, the ease in obtaining gun permits leaves some skeptical. “Just about anyone can get their hands on a gun and the right to carry it concealed,” FSU student Jon Foley said. “The last thing we need is more access to firearms.” Foley, who received his first handgun at the age of 11, isn’t quick to judge all
gun owners. “At the same time, a lot of FSU students are hunters and people who’ve been using guns safely most of their lives,” Foley said. Foley, who has a concealed weapons permit and owns a number of guns himself, added that even he, however, has doubts about how an individual would react in a situation involving a gunrelated attack. “Let’s say there was a situation where someone was attacking students, am I adequately prepared to use a gun to stop a criminal? I don’t know,” Foley said. On average, police training academies require that entry level officers undergo approximately 80 hours of firearms training. Applicants for a Florida concealed weapons permit, however, can obtain the right
to carry a weapon with a single, three hour class. More recent gun-related tragedies continue to influence public debate, strengthening the opinions of both supporters and opponents. Since Sunday, Jan. 23, 11 police officers have been shot in five separate on-duty incidents across the nation, according to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial fund. Ten of the officers received fatal gunshot wounds. In Florida, Detective Roger Castillo and Detective Amanda Haworth, who each had over two decades of experience, were shot to death last week while trying to arrest a murder suspect in Miami. As the memorial service for the two Miami officers was being held, two St. Petersburg police officers were killed while trying to arrest a suspect who was holed up in an attic. The four deaths put Florida in the lead as the number one state for onduty job fatalities involving U.S. law enforcement officers so far this year. If the proposed bill receives the necessary support, the law would begin to take effect on July 1 of this year.
derful organization.” Hutchinson said that although he never considered being a date up for auction in the past, he was more than willing to help his party’s cause and represent his belief in the mission of the Ignite Party.
Hutchinson said that although the Ignite Party became a registered student organization at the beginning of the spring semester, support for the party is already substantial. “We had a tremendous amount of people apply for
senate and union board,” Hutchinson said. “I’m very confident we’re going to do well in the upcoming elections. The people in our party genuinely care about student government. Our experience in SGA between our presidential candidate,
Avi Assidon and myself averages over six years. The support system we’ve gotten so far is tremendous. We’re strong, ready and prepared and we’re willing to stand up for what we think is the best choice for FSU in the future.”
This is not the place where guns should be introduced, other than those who are in the law enforcement capacity to provide safety and David Perry , FSUPD Chief of Police security for the community.
IGNITE from 1 decided to bid on Daniels. Contreras said she would be splitting the donation cost with her friends. “By the time it got to $100, we knew there was no going back,” Contreras said. “All of the money is thankfully going to a won-
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WIFE from 1 as soon as I learned all the lines and started working on the accents and studying that aspect of it, it really became second nature.” Being the only actor in a show, however, can prove to be a challenge. Powell was forced to learn the equivalent of 32 charac-
ters’ worth of lines for the two-act show. He is also required to switch in and out of characters in an instant. “Later on in the play, the transitions get a lot faster and a lot sharper, and it’s much more difficult,” Powell said. “What
I like to do is say an access word in my head in that character’s voice, and I also adopt the physical posture of the character immediately. Once I begin thinking like them, it becomes much easier to be like them.” The setting of the play is
in Mahlsdorf’s home, with antique tables and chairs adorned with trinkets. The play is staged in the middle of the room, with the audience surrounding Powell on three sides, creating an interactive experience for the audience. “In this room, the seat-
ing capacity is 98, including actors,” Chris Brazelton, executive director of Leave Your Mark Productions, said. “But we only have one actor, so I’m planning on fitting 97 chairs in there.” Mathis and Powell see the production of I Am My
Own Wife as a chance to bring to Florida State University a postmodern perspective on gay history. The show is being held in the Fine Arts Annex Theatre on Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. and again at 8 p.m.
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Biodegradable water bottle refreshes industry KARLANNA LEWIS Staff Writer Callaway Blue is remaking the “trashy” image of the bottled water industry with the development of 100 percent biodegradable packaging. The tradition of conservation can be traced to Cason Callaway, who bought property around a natural spring in Georgia and dedicated his life to bettering the environment. The area he fostered is known today as Callaway Gardens, a public state park and not-for-profit organization. Rachael Crumbley, public relations chair of Callaway Gardens, remarked on Callaway’s longtime concern for the earth. “We have been greener before green was even known about,” Crumbley said. Many employees and board members are descendants of Callaway,
and the family has long known the secret of the Gardens’ delicious spring water. Ten years ago, they made the water available to the public with the development of the label Callaway Blue. Two years ago, the small private company took a step that made them industry renegades. “One of our prospective customers asked us for a biodegradable bottle, and we went to our bottle suppliers and asked if they had anything, and in fact one of them was just looking into a type of technology called ENSO,” said Ken Callaway, president of Callaway Blue. “It’s the same PET plastic that’s used in all other small, packaged bottled waters and they’d figured out how to wrap an enzyme in that plastic to make it biodegradable. We were the first in the country to bottle in the ENSO biodegradable bottle.”
and sometimes farmed and over-farmed and putting it back to its natural state with trees, the way it should be, so I think he would stand up and give us a round of applause,” Wall said. Elizabeth Swiman, Florida State’s director of sustainability, cautions against overestimating the power of the biodegradable bottle. The most wasteful practice on campus, Swiman said, is the amount of trash produced. Campus dining halls have biodegradable to-go systems in place, as well as reusable options. “[The bottle] is not like the silver bullet that’s going to save us from our own trash,” Swiman said. Swiman first recommends using public drinking water, with the biodegradable bottle as an alternative. “We have really good water on campus,” Swiman
The move continues a long series of similar nature-friendly measures taken by Callaway Gardens and Callaway Blue Springs. The Gardens have water retention ponds for irrigation, carbon fluorescent light bulbs, low-flow toilets, bamboo floors and constructions to direct the rain to useful areas and prevent runoff from entering the springs. They have also purchased wind-power credits and most facilities are LEED Certified. The biodegradable bottle is designed to break down within five years. Once that was developed, the company went to work on creating a fully biodegradable package, from the shrink-wrap and pallet to the bottle-caps. Lee Wall of Callaway Blue believes Cason Callaway would be proud of the progress. “He was taking land that had been abused
Maya Angelou speaks at FAMU Wednesday TURNER COWLES Staff Writer Renowned poet, author and activist Maya Angelou spoke at Florida A&M University Wednesday, Jan. 26, at 7:30 p.m. in the Alfred Lawson, Jr. Multipurpose Center and Teaching Gymnasium on FAMU’s campus. As part of the Lyceum series at FAMU, Angelou joined many speakers past and present in talking directly to students. Due to publication schedule, the FSView & Florida Flambeau will publish event coverage and a follow-up interview in the upcoming issue and
online. In a pre-speech interview, Angelou said she chose to speak at FAMU because she is a “longtime supporter of FAMU” Visit fsunews.com for more and a long-time supporter about Maya Angelou’s visit. of Historically Black Colleges and Universities in want to know.’ That’s the general. Angelou previewed what kind of courage I mean. she would speak about at Our history shows us that our people have had enorthe event. “I’ll probably speak on mous courage to survive the importance of courage, some of the hell we’ve surof building it; not bravado vived.” When asked about workand not a ‘ready-to-go-towar’ attitude, but really ing with Dr. Martin Luther courage,” said Angelou. King, Jr. and Malcolm X, “The courage to learn, the Angelou stressed the issue courage to love, the cour- that both men were “only age to say, ‘I don’t know human beings.” “Both men are great and I need to know and I
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men, and one of the things that many people don’t realize is that both men had exquisite senses of humor,” said Angelou. “They were human beings, and it’s dangerous for people to think that they were other than human beings because it tells young people, ‘Oh, they are too great, I could never be like that.’ But the truth is they can, you can and you must—you must try, because those were human beings who did some wonderful things.” Check www.fsunews. com for sound clips from the interview, and a followup interview and article from the speech online and in print.
something for [the circus] to come the next year to Callaway Gardens and they’ve been coming ever since.” Because no symbol of biodegradability is yet agreed upon, Callaway Blue relies on clear labeling on all bottles and packaging. They’re still looking for the right identifying mark. “That’s something a bright FSU student could help me figure out,” Callaway said. While the FSU Circus launches humans from cans, Callaway Blue is keeping bottles out of the can, and more importantly, off the earth. Callaway says the biodegradability makes him feel better about the possibility of carelessness. “If [a bottle] is thrown out of a car, it won’t be there for my grandchildren to stumble over and say, ‘What were they thinking?’” Callaway said.
said. “Just think about getting a reusable bottle with an FSU logo on it. Not only are you reducing the amount of bottled water you’re drinking, but you’re producing less trash.” Callaway Blue distributes throughout the Southeast from Georgia and the Carolinas to Alabama, and they are working on expanding in Florida. A case of the pure spring water is $7.99 at Publix, and the biodegradable option is $2 more. In Tallahassee, R.K. Distributing provides the water, and can be contacted at 229-224-7686. Ken Callaway said he remembers the beginning of the 50-year relationship with FSU, when he and his cousins took a trip to Tallahassee as children. “[My uncle] wanted to observe us observing the circus, and we did,” Callaway said. “We must have had the proper response because he worked out
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APNewsBreak: Gun from Detroit police attack traced DETROIT (AP)— Federal authorities have charged an ex-convict
who they say bought a shotgun used by another man to wound four Detroit police officers. Elijah Gayden is charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm. It’s illegal for an ex-convict to have a gun. The U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives says in an affidavit filed Tuesday that Lamar Moore opened fire with the gun inside Detroit’s 6th Precinct on Sunday. Court documents don’t indicate how Moore obtained the gun. —Compiled by Bailey Shertzinger.
ter will continue on an award-winning path. “The Media Production program sends entries into the Broadcast Education Association Video Festival,” said Syed. “Last year, it was Dave Dorsey from our program whose short film, Inner Demon, received the ‘Best of Festival’ honor, beating out over 700 entries from all over the nation.”
The auditions will take place Saturday, Jan. 29, from 1 to 6 p.m. and Sunday, Jan. 30, from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on the second floor of FSU University Center D. Those auditioning may prepare a 90-second scene, but ones will also be provided at the auditions. For more information search “FSU Video” or e-mail fsuvideo@gmail.com.
WORLD Colombia mine blast kills at least 5; 16 trapped BOGOTA, Colombia (AP)—An explosion at coal mine killed at least five workers in northern Colombia on Wednesday and trapped 16 more, the local mayor said.
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MEDIA from 2 Syed. “[Media Production] students are encouraged to submit their work into festivals, such as the Tallahassee Film Festival.” The students taking the course represent some of the program’s best, Syed said. “The class entering the TFF consists of 17 students, mostly seniors and a few juniors in the FSU Media Production program,”
said Syed. “They are coming into this course with prior experience from activities offered by the program, such as the opportunities to work with Seminole Productions in broadcasting FSU games, to intern with production companies and TV shows during MP’s Los Angeles Television Experience program, to shape their screenwriting skills, to
create special effects and to produce videos in The Narrative Project 2010 and in the Documentary Video Production class as well, among many [others].” Syed said that though these specific auditions represent a new angle for the program, she has appreciated the wealth of options presented to her during her time at FSU.
“Our program is very diverse in the opportunities it offers, among which is the chance for the students’ work to be screened to an audience outside of the program,” said Syed. “We have held many successful narrative and documentary film screenings in the past.” In addition, she expressed hope that the films created this semes-
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Chuck D, founder of rap group Public Enemy, ventures to FSU
For students on a budget or looking for cool deals, the app Groupon is a lifesaver. It is available for download on all smart phones, and allows users to look for Daily Deals at various venues around town. You can get free items, discounts and deals at restaurants, clothing stores, and more. The app divides deals up by city, so you can use it when you travel as well. For example, one of the advertised Daily Deals in Tallahassee was a discounted pass to an Italian Festival, or a $35 10-class pass to Tallahassee Hot Yoga ($80 value).
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2. “The Room - Inceptionized Trailer” It’s no secret some us here at the FSView are raging Tommy Wiseau fans. It’s also no secret that YouTube has more than enough Inceptionized trailer mashups set to Hans Zimmer’s theme to make just about any movie seem suddenly epic. Wiseau’s The Room is no exception. Whether you’ve seen the cult-classic crapfest yet or not, check out this fan-made opus entitled “The Room – ‘Inceptionized Trailer’” by sprenger5 for an extra dose of gravitas to the already melodramatic schlock of tossing the football around in suits, framed pictures of spoons and the now-immortalized “You are tearSEE 5THINGS 6
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Nintendo 3DS: Inside the box COLLIN MIRANDA Staff Writer Until recently, gamers have only had some general knowledge regarding Nintendo’s upcoming money-printing machine, the 3DS. Basically, it’s a handheld with graphics comparable to home consoles that can give the 3D experience without the need of stupid, cumbersome glasses. While this, along with massive third-party support, is enough to warrant a place on the top of many “do want” lists, Nintendo has given our mouths more reasons to water after a press conference in New York earlier this week. Specifications on the enigmatic magic box and some of its features have been revealed, but the most exciting news is that, for only $249.99 (much lower than expected), you can have your very own “Cosmic Black” or “Aqua Blue” 3DS as early as March 27. The 3DS itself will contain a gyroscope, as well as motion sensors, much like Nintendo’s Wiimotes do. How will waggle play a role in this handheld device, exactly? An example given was in the hotly anticipated 3D SEE NINTENDO 6
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Oglesby Union will host a lecture by Chuck D on Friday Jan. 28.
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Music legend, author and producer Chuck D, founder of politically driven rap group Public Enemy, will give a lecture on Friday, Jan. 28, in the Oglesby Union Ballrooms. Co-sponsored by FSU’s Progressive Black Men, the presentation is free for students, and $8 for the general public. As a bitter assailant of the racial experience of blacks in the late 1980s and ’90s, and specifically a role model for alienated youth, Chuck D relayed his journey and notions as the leader of one of the most influential hip-hop groups of all time. Out of animosity toward right-wing politics and ideals, Public Enemy portrayed a confounded world of drugs and violence for black men through their politically charged lyrics. The group’s lyrical distaste was featured in Spike Lee films Do The Right Thing and He Got Game, which both examined race relations in society. More recently, Chuck D has been a leader in sharing music through the Internet by establishing rapstation.com, as an effort to serve the global hip-hop community with TV and radio programming, celebrity interviews and free MP3 downloads, along with
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Free current events and valued commentary. Chuck D’s efforts in celebrating Black History Month were made evident with his appearance on the musical and documentary compilation Let Freedom Sing: The Music of the Civil Rights Movement, which commemorated various black leaders and musicians inspired by the movement. Chuck D has also ventured into the world of literature, as he authored a best-selling autobiography, Fight The Power, in 1997, named after Public Enemy’s biggest single. As a result, Chuck D has come a long way since reigning political rap by diversifying himself among many facets of interest. Although he still records and particiSEE CHUCK D 6
This ‘Valentine’ makes lots of trouble Filmmaker clues in on how to make it through a tumultuous production MICHAEL FERRARO Staff Writer
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Some films take a long time to become fully realized motion pictures. Filmmaker Derek Cianfrance has experienced this wait first-hand with his debut motion picture, Blue Valentine. Though the film has been riding a wave of critical success, earning countless awards and garnering a few more nominations, including an Oscar nomination for lead actress Michelle Williams, the path to success wasn’t an easy one. “I had worked on this script for 12 years and wrote, like, 67 drafts,” Cianfrance claimed. “And I storyboarded it and watched this movie in
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Student balances school and racing career FSU junior Mark Jensen set to race in 49th Rolex 24 at Daytona RENEE RODRIGUEZ Assistant Arts & Life Editor In April 2010, Mark Jensen, a then-20-year-old sophomore, opened up to the FSView & Florida Flambeau about his experience as a professional race car driver. In the interview, Jensen Mark Jensen discussed his upbringing, which included racing dirt fessional racing and prebikes at the age of six and pared to participate in the his transition into racing Grand-Am Rolex Sports go-karts at the age of 12 Car Series. By 18, he bebefore participating in the came one of the youngSKUSA National Carting est professional drivers to Winter Series at the age ever compete in the series, of 14 and winning several which also included laudchampionships all before ed drivers such as Jimmie turning 16. At 17, Jensen Johnson and Jeff Gordon, entered the realm of pro- to name a few.
Though it’s only been a year since he last spoke to the FSView, Jensen’s life has changed tremendously. Last year, Jensen was struggling to balance school, Greek life and his career while also on the lookout for a sponsor to support his racing career— one that could potentially cost up to $900,000 per racing season. Now a 21-year-old junior, Jensen has not only found a sponsor, but is also set to participate in the 2011 Rolex 24 at Daytona, “the ultimate test of man and machine,” a feat he hasn’t attempted since his debut in 2008. “This is the biggest sports
car race in North America and second biggest in the world,” Jensen explained. The race, which lasts a total of 24 hours, will take place between Jan. 29-30 and will require several drivers on each team to complete the task. Jensen has planned to drive between one to three hours at a time before rotating with fellow teammates. In preparation for the upcoming race, Jensen has been training relentlessly over the past few months. Though driving a car for several hours may not seem like it requires physical training, Jensen assured his workouts are vital to his overall perfor-
mance. “For racing, you want to stay as fit and as lean as possible, because the more you weigh, the more weight there is in the racecar and that actually does slow you down quite a bit,” he explained. “I’ve been doing a lot of basic weight training, nothing too intense, and then I try to get about an hour of cardio in a day, whether I bike 15 miles or bike and run four or five miles.” Because the car can reach temperatures of over 130 degrees, drivers must therefore be accustomed to the physical demands SEE RACING 6
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A glimpse into current comics DAVID CROSS Staff Writer Brightest Day #18 ($2.99) DC Comics’ bimonthly Brightest Day has had its low points. Though it is one of the comic giant’s bestselling titles, the quality of the series has been scattershot, often veering toward
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der-Man’s heroics. Except for a roller skating scene that is laugh-outloud terrible, this issue is on its way to the big time. Now is the time to check back in with Spider-Man.
the majority of the issue centers around whether the titular character can stay true to his occultist leanings while also navigating the role of a married man. There’s a lot of pontificating and a fair amount of bloodshed in this wedding issue. This rates the book just above average, making it not good enough to praise but, at the same time, not good enough to slam either. John Constantine is John Constantine: he’s surly, strange and a little bit of an ass. Then again, what else would readers expect from the character? Pick this up if you’re a diehard fan. Otherwise, it’s worth borrowing or purchasing when it’s collected into a trade paperback.
the low end of the spectrum. In the last couple of weeks, however, the series has taken a much needed turn for the better. With only about a half dozen issues left before the series’ culmination, many of the divergent storylines are finally coming together and readers are being rewarded for the slog that came before. The series follows a select set of heroes who for a mysterious reason have been brought back to life by an entity with a unannounced plan. The latest issue tackles two unbearably convoluted characters, Hawkman and Hawkgirl, as they use the power of—gasp—love to overcome their enemy. It sounds banal, and some of it is, but it’s nice to see the
star-crossed couple finally have a chance to celebrate their affections. Of course, death rains down in the issue soon after the conclusion, which will leave many readers with a mixture of emotions—sadness, anxiety and perhaps a bit of anger. Let’s hope the series maintains the excitement instead of missing the mark.
In most cases, SpiderMan is worth taking a risk on. As a series, Peter Parker’s befouled luck is almost more entertaining than the web-slinging his other half takes part in. The latest issue continues with this well-worn and proven mix of comedy and action.
Things in Peter Parker’s life are looking up. He has an excellent job and a girlfriend. This is in keeping with the overall series theme, “Big Time.” Of course, writer Dan Slott makes sure to show that, even if things are going good for Web Head, there’ll still be a lot of awkward moments, especially between his current fling and his past love, a certain redhead we all know. Issue #652 is the start of the “Army of Insects” arc in which Marvel Comics will likely continue to update many of the insect-themed characters in Spider-Man’s little black book of super villains. The issue is paced just right and relies just as heavily on Peter Parker’s personal life as it does Spi-
supposed to stay focused on the driving. You’re not supposed to be thinking about how much pain you’re in or how tired you are.” Despite his impressive career at such a young age, Jensen maintains a quiet confidence and humble air. Aside from tending to his academic responsibilities—he is currently majoring in sports management while minoring in psychology and general business— Jensen has temporarily given up going out excessively, and even put aside his involvement as a fraternity brother in Pi Kappa Alpha this semester, all in an effort to pursue his lifelong dream of making a name
for himself in the racing world. Before he can focus on future races, however, Jensen has dedicated himself to successfully completing this weekend’s race in Daytona. “This first race is such a big deal that my main focus is this right now,” he said. “This is something people dream about doing. Last time, I was just a guy trying to put something together and I was working hard to keep my dream alive. Now it’s actually happening so I can actually focus on the driving.” To learn more about the race and for a full schedule of events to watch Jensen in action, visit http:// www.grand-am.com.
Mark Jensen has been racing since the age of six.
she didn’t want to be away from her child Matilda (born from her relationship with the late Heath Ledger). So what would any good filmmaker do in a situation like this? “It was about people, not places,” Cianfrance said. Cianfrance proceeded to ask Williams if he could find a location within an hour from her house, so that she could make it home every night and be with her daughter every
morning in order to have her in the film. “She told me that this was the nicest thing any one has ever asked her,” Cianfrance recalled. Cianfrance then flew out to New York to scout areas that were close to her home and eventually found an area that reminded him a lot of the original California setting he originally planned and immediately fell in love. The shoot for Blue Valentine was moved to Pennsylvania
and the production only took about seven weeks to complete principle photography. Derek also strove hard to separate the look of his debut feature from that of other filmmakers. “I kind of had an allergy to the indie film movement of the ’90s,” claimed the director. “I would see movies like Clerks and The Brothers McMullen and I couldn’t stand those movies.” Cianfrance felt there
was no point of watching these films with your eyes open simply due to their lack of stimulating visuals. He wanted his film to have a more cinematic feel, so he shot the movie utilizing both 16mm and RED [HD] cameras to give it more documentary-like qualities. Perhaps the biggest problem this film ran into was prior to its limited release. The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) slapped
the dreaded NC-17 rating on the film due to sexual content. As any filmmaker knows, this rating is instant cinematic death, as the big movie chains won’t play anything with this rating. Cianfrance fought back by appealing the decision, however, and they changed the rating to R, giving Blue Valentine the chance it ultimately deserves. Blue Valentine opens this weekend at the Regal Miracle 5.
center. Last Thursday, though, the show premiered in a new time slot (9:30 p.m.), and the return of Amy Poehler’s Leslie Knope, Aziz Ansari’s Tom Haverford and, most of all, Nick Offerman’s Ron Swanson felt like reuniting with old, hilarious friends. This season also brings back its newest stars, the surprisingly perfect Rob Lowe and Adam Scott, also known as my new-
est favorite person in the world.
You know the drill— you’re at the bar looking for some female prospects and things are looking bleak by the end of the night. The lights are dim, your tab is almost up and your friends are calling cabs. At the last minute, you pick up a few ladies who are “DTF” before
realizing that they’re really busted. Upon seeing this, you realize and exclaim: “Dayum! We got grenades!” You need the Grenade Whistle app by Tapular, now available for Droids and iPhones. Calling out “grenades” and “hippos” at the bar has become infinitely easier. With the touch of a button, you can alert your boys that you need their assistance in disarming the “grenade.” In down-
loading this app, you can ensure with full confidence that you’ll avoid all grenades, landmines, hippos and most of all: dirty hamsters.
Given the choice between eating out and staying in, I pick in. Still, it’s not every day I have an hour to slave over the stove and create culinary
masterpieces. Real Simple magazine’s new No Time To Cook app allows users to search for recipes based on cooking time of 20, 30 and 40 minutes and main ingrediants such as poultry, beef, seafood, pasta and even vegetarian options. Most recipes include basic ingredients found around the kitchen, so regardless of how little time you have, eating in doesn’t have to take all night.
edge. After graduating from high school, he attended Adelphi University in Long Island, N.Y., to study graphic design. “My biggest accomplishment was graduat-
ing from college, because it gave me the tools to go through any business and understand how I’m going to talk here, what I’m going to do here, how I’m going to be a professional, how I’m going to
just open this particular door,” Chuck D said at a lecture to Sacramento State students. “The bottom line is: How can you make your surroundings better?” As a notable figure in
pop culture, Chuck D’s experience in the social and hip-hop realms define his opinions as tested and genuine. “Let’s spell MTV... E.M.P.T.Y.V... EMPTY-V, ’cause it gives you noth-
ing,” he said at Sacramento State. Students will only be admitted with the new gold FSU ID for free admission. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., and the lecture begins at 8:30 p.m.
and a third camera inside the 3DS (used for taking self-portraits, as well as for face recognition applications, such as a dog in Nintendogs recognizing its owner). Furthermore, there is an app within the 3DS that will allow users to simultaneously photograph their face and a friend’s, and combine the pictures to quell any “what would our child grow up to look like?” anxieties. Photos can also be used to quickly create Miis in one’s likeness. The 3DS will come packaged with a telescopic stylus, charger and six Augmented Reality, or AR cards, which look like a black playing card with the Nintendo logo and a Mario question block on the front. Users place a card on any surface, such as a
table or a cat’s head, and instead of seeing a card, the 3DS will generate moving, 3D elements such as a targeting range or a dragon, which one can then shoot at. Users will literally be able to physically move the superimposed object and view/shoot it from any angle, which will be necessary to the game. Critics of Nintendo’s past online presence (or lack thereof) will be pleased to hear that the dreaded Friend Codes will be undergoing a much-needed revamp. To start with, there will now be only one console-specific code for every 3DS instead of having additional secondary software-based codes. A console will now remember the codes, instead of having to input them manually anytime users
dare to play something online. The 3DS will keep track of and alert users to the status of their friends, and allow users to jump into online games with them easily. So basically, Nintendo is finally doing what every other console has been doing for the past six or so years, which is extremely welcome, considering competitive online games like Super Street IV 3D Edition are set for release.The 3DS will come with several preloaded apps, which have the ability to run in the background. For example, players will be able to suspend a game while playing, use the note-taking app to quickly jot a clue or solution to a puzzle, and immediately return to the game. Other apps will
include a pedometer, Mii maker, sound manipulator, Internet browser, a game called Face Raider (in which masochist gamers can shoot their own face) and two connection-based apps named Spotpass and Streetpass. While not much has been revealed about the “-pass” apps, Spotpass has been described as a Wi-Fi function that can be used to access 3D media and sports and Streetpass is used to share data wirelessly with other 3DS’s, such as Miis. Nintendo’s digital distribution methods will be updated as well, enabling owners of the DSi to transfer their downloaded games to the 3DS. Furthermore, players will be able to transfer their 3DS purchases
to another 3DS if they need to, though games can only be transferred a limited number of times depending on the game. On top of this, the 3DS will feature a virtual console, which will include classic Gameboy and Gameboy Color games, among others, and will be backwards compatible with the DS. If you aren’t sure whether you can dish out the money for a 3DS, on top of what seems like a standard of $39.99 per game, Nintendo has confirmed that over 5,000 demo units of the console will be distributed to kiosks around the country, so the weary will be able to test one out in-store before the product launches for sale on March 27 in order to decide if it’s really worth the hype.
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Hellblazer #275 ($4.99) Hells bells or heaven help us? It’s a toss-up in the latest issue of Hellblazer. Series protagonist John Constantine is on the verge of tying the knot with a much younger woman, who happens to be the daughter of a crime boss. It’s just the type of thing that longtime readers of the series will be used to as the blond-haired Britt has some hurdles to overcome. It goes without saying that Constantine’s wedding plans go awry and
RACING from 5 involved in this kind of experience. “What the cardio does is, it’s able to lower your heart rate so you’re more relaxed in the car,” Jensen said. “Being able to run and have a lower heart rate from all the cardio you’ve done helps with the endurance of your body to be able to drive that amount of time.” In addition to physical fitness, Jensen has also focused on strengthening his mental fitness to keep calm during the race. “All the training and cardio that I put in prepared me as best as possible but you really need to be in the car to be fit to drive,” Jensen elaborated. “When you’re driving, you’re only
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VALENTINE from 5 til years later when more problems would arise. The original location for the shoot was in California but that would have been a big problem for Williams. “Everything that could go wrong did go wrong,” Cianfrance explained. “Michelle said she couldn’t do it. She promised she would tuck her child into bed every night and walk her to school every morning.” Williams didn’t want to leave New York because
5THINGS from 5 ing me apart, Lisa!” 3. Parks and Recreation being back on The third season of the funnier-by-the-minute Parks and Recreation was pushed back to give NBC room to crack a few “Indian food smells bad” jokes with Outsourced, leaving their Thursday night comedy block with what felt like a gaping, Pawnee-shaped hole in its
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CHUCK D from 5 pates in exclusive tours with his former group, Chuck D has embarked on numerous college speaking tours, in which he has discussed racism, culture and the power of education and knowl-
NINTENDO from 5 remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. When aiming arrows, or simply looking around in the first-person perspective, you can, of course, pan around the screen using the tired old analog stick, but why do that when you can move the 3DS itself to control the camera? Sure, from an outsider’s view it will seem as though you’re spinning around like an idiot, but there’s something to be said for the level of immersion that this function provides. There are also three cameras found on the 3DS—two cameras on the outside (which allow users to snap photos in 3D instantly, and can also measure the distance between object and device in real time)
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STD-afflicted find ‘Certain Love’ Dating website helps match members with similar ailments
ERIC JAFFE Staff writer Certain Love is a website dedicated to finding you the ideal partner— someone you can relate to (in more ways than typically so). Not your typical dating site, www. certainlove.com is a site designed for and dedicated to people with sexually transmitted diseases, heterosexual or homosexual. Certain Love may be the most recent player in the inter-disease dating networking scene, but it certainly is not the first. Popular dating websites such as Herpes Passions, Positives Dating, H Mates and Positive Fish have
been offering similar services for years. What separates Certain Love from most of the pack, however, is that it does not discriminate against different diseases. Whereas Positives Dating focuses primarily on HIV+ and Herpes Passions focuses on those afflicted with herpes, Certain Love is open to a wide range of common illnesses, from Syphilis to Chlamydia. According to recent polls conducted by MSNBC, 65 million people are living with STDs in the United States. To call the site’s demographic large would be a bit of an understatement. In Leon County, the appeal of STD dating sites
remain hesitant. That is to ask: What if someone is not really whom they say they are? Most STD dating sites have an identification verification system that ensures members are who they claim to be. Sites like Certain Love are meant to be nondiscriminatory—a safe haven where people can speak to others who may be in the same proverbial boat as himself or herself—so anyone that threatens the safety of that environment by fraud is removed quickly and effectively. Dating websites are among the most popular forms of mass communication in the digital age. Where most of these
getting people to join. Like most things considered socially taboo, for a person infected with an STD, the only thing harder than living with an STD is admitting to others that they are infected. A percentage of disease carriers won’t even admit to their own families that they are carriers—the last thing they want to do is post their issues on a public forum. Numerous websites have solved this problem by taking a page out of Facebook’s notebook and allowing users to create private profiles, visible only after a request has been granted. Even with these revisions, however, some potential members
is far more substantial than one might expect. As reported by Planned Parenthood in 2009, there are roughly 1,669 cases of Chlamydia, 724 gonorrhea cases and 84 new HIV cases every year in this county alone. The benefits of dating within one’s shared illnesses are numerous. Not only are people who enroll in the program likely candidates for a meaningful relationship with a partner they can relate to, but also, by having sexual relations with that partner, one is actually helping to prevent the spread of disease to uninfected individuals. The only setback to the site, however, is actually
programs predominantly serve individual needs, STD dating sites serve a far more worldly cause— providing a safe place for those who need it and preventing the spread of disease to the general public. As much as 40 percent of sexually active individuals under the age of 23 carry some form of an STD. Students need to get tested, not just for their own sake, but for the sake of others. If one knows they suffer from any type of disease that can be transmitted sexually, these dating sites can do more than simply provide networking among those afflicted, by weakening the spread of disease in America.
Dance ensemble celebrates anniversary Dance Repertory Theatre celebrates anniversary with annual spring performance DAVID CROSS Staff Writer Florida State University’s Dance Repertory Theatre will celebrate the group’s 25th anniversary this weekend during its annual spring semester concert. The concert will take place Jan. 28–29 at 8 p.m. in the Nancy Smith Fichter Dance Theater in Montgomery Hall, located on campus. Prior to the concert, at 7:15 p.m., the company will hold a public forum to discuss various parts of the performance, including the choreography. Lynda Davis, the com-
pany’s artistic director and FSU faculty member, has headed the group since its inception in 1985. She called the concert and celebration overwhelming. Specifically, she hailed this year’s company members as being particularly impressive. “These dancers are headed for some very solid careers in dance no matter which direction they go with it,� Davis said. “They are a very talented group.� DRT is FSU School of Dance’s performing ensemble, which is comprised of students who auditioned to join the
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overarching theme to the show other than to display interesting work. “Some dances are filled with a lot of humor and some are just visually beautiful, and some require companionship of the human form,� Davis said. “That’s one of [the company’s] points, is to bring in the strange and many kinds of dance forms.� The concert will include pieces by guest choreographer Michael Foley, a professor at the University of South Florida, New York choreographers Alan Danielson and Monica Bill Barnes, as well as FSU School of
company, and participate in its various activities on top of their normal schoolwork. Davis said the company’s prime mission is directed toward the production of dance pieces and community outreach programs. “This concert is one of many things that we do,� Davis said. “We do a lot of lectures and demonstrations. It is as much about repertory study as it is about sharing choreography with this part of Florida.� The upcoming concert will run 90 minutes and include eight choreographed pieces. Davis said there is no
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Women’s basketball upends Miami ’Noles survive rally, end Hurricanes’ 17-game win streak ERIC ZERKEL Staff Writer Sometimes momentum doesn’t matter. No. 16 Florida State and 22ndranked Miami entered Monday night’s contest in two different states. The upstart Hurricanes had won 17 straight games and were undefeated in Atlantic Coast Conference play. On the other hand, Florida State had been struggling. The Seminoles had lost by 17 to Duke and just managed to eke out a win against ACC bottomfeeder Clemson. All that didn’t matter when tip-off rolled around, however, as FSU (16-4, 4-1 ACC) withstood a furious Miami rally and came away with a 66-59 win at the Donald L. Tucker Center. The first half was back and forth, with both sides exchanging leads nine times. The largest lead for either team in the first half was five
points, as the in-state rivals dueled to a 34-34 tie entering halftime. It would be Florida State, however, that would come out of the locker room with the hot hand. Riding a defense that held the Hurricanes (18-2, 4-1) to just 21.6 percent shooting in the second half, the ’Noles scored 16 of the first 20 points in the second half to pull ahead 50-38. That’s when Miami came crashing back. The Hurricanes pulled within three with just under a minute to play, thanks in large part to the play of Riquna Williams. Williams drove to the basket and was fouled by Alexa Deluzio, converting the lay-up and the ensuing free throw to cut the Florida State advantage to 60-57. The three points were just a part of Williams’ 18 total points for the game. Williams and fellow Hurricane Shenise John-
son combined for 39 of Miami’s 59 total points, as Johnson led all scorers on the night with 21 points. The two Hurricanes entered the contest as the top two scorers in the ACC, but were largely frustrated by Florida State’s Christian Hunnicutt and Deluzio. Johnson shot just 7-of18 from the field, while Williams appeared to force a number of contested shots as she converted just 6-of-24 field goal attempts. “We went into it knowing that our defense was going to win us the game,” Deluzio said. “We made very few mental errors on matchups.” The Seminoles would close out the game on the free throw line, where Courtney Ward and Cierra Bravard would hit five clutch free throws to ice the contest. “This was one of those Joseph La Belle/FSView SEE UPEND 10
Alexa Deluzio got it done both offensively and defensively in the Seminoles’ win over UM.
Shannon holding down the fort in the paint Sophomore forward makes big impact in Gibson’s absence SCOTT CRUMBLY Staff Writer When junior forward Xavier Gibson went down with an injury against Butler on Dec. 23, Florida State lost a key component of its starting lineup. Gibson had been solid down low for the Seminoles, averaging seven points and five rebounds per game through the first
13 contests of the season. Head coach Leonard Hamilton knew he would have to call on one of his young guns to step in and pick up where Gibson left off. Enter Terrance Shannon. Just a sophomore, Shannon has filled in admirably for the injured Gibson, helping the ’Noles to five wins in the seven games since Gibson’s injury.
Since Shannon has been inverted into the starting lineup, however, Florida State is a perfect 4-0. “I think putting Terrance in the starting lineup is the best thing coach ever did,” point guard Derwin Kitchen said. “Since he’s been starting, we’ve been able to get mismatches for Chris [Singleton] at the three [positions]. He brings a lot of energy, and we haven’t lost with
FSU softball ranked No. 23 in preseason poll Seminoles earn preseason ranking for second straight year FSVIEW AND FLORIDA FLAMBEAU WIRE REPORT The Florida State University softball team received a No. 23 ranking in the ESPN.com/USA Softball Preseason Poll, announced Tuesday, Jan. 25, by the Amateur Softball Association of America. FSU, which also received 22 votes in the USA Today/National Fastpitch Coaches Association Poll, brings back a wealth of offensive talent, as eight of the team’s top-nine hitters return from a season ago. Last year, the Seminoles entered their 2010 campaign with a preseason spot of No. 19 in the ESPN.com/USA Softball rankings and No. 23 in the USA Today/NFCA poll. “Preseason rankings are always fun to see where your colleagues rank you among the nation’s best,” head coach Lonni Alameda said. “However, it is not where you start but where you finish. These rankings signal that the season is around the corner, and Reid Compton/FSView SEE SOFTBALL 9
Sarah Hamilton is back to anchor the FSU pitching staff.
him in the starting lineup yet.” Before he was inserted into the starting lineup, many fans may not have been familiar with Shannon. After tearing his ACL during AAU competition in the summer of 2008, Shannon missed his entire senior year at Mary Parsons High in Forsyth, Ga. The effects of that knee injury lingered for much
of his first year in Tallahassee, and the youngster appeared in only 18 games during his freshman season. “He just didn’t have very much experience, [so] it took him a while just to grasp playing at this level,” Hamilton said. “He was recovering from his injury for most of last year […] but now he’s gaining more confidence with his play and he’s
contributing more.” As Shannon has gotten used to his expanded role, his play has continued to improve. After making his first career start against then-No.1 Duke on Jan. 12, Shannon put up a career-high 12 points and nine rebounds three days later against N.C. State, and followed that up with a team-high 10 points in a SEE SHANNON 9
Nationally ranked FSU set to tangle with Tigers Streaking Seminoles face tall order at Clemson NICK SELLERS Assistant Sports Editor When Florida State faces off with the Clemson Tigers on Saturday in Littlejohn Coliseum, it will be in a rematch of their contest in December, a game the Seminoles won 75-69 to open Atlantic Coast Conference play. Junior guard Deividas Dulkys played one of his finest games of the season that night, erupting for 13 of his 17 points in the second half, while Derwin Kitchen led the ’Noles in rebounds with nine, as the Seminoles pulled away late to hang on for the win. But when the two teams meet again this weekend, it will be under entirely different circumstances than a mid-December conference warm-up. The No. 22 Seminoles (15-5, 5-1 ACC) are streaking right now, trying to hold on to their spot atop the ACC, and when they meet the Tigers on Saturday, they’ll be aiming for their fifth straight win. Clemson, on the other hand, has had a mixed bag of results in the month of January. The Tigers started the month strong, rattling off three straight vic-
tories, then hit a bit of a road bump, dropping two straight to North Carolina and Maryland before rebounding against N.C. State Tuesday night. The Tigers’ inconsistencies give this game a bit of a dangerous feel for the Seminoles. The Tigers (14-6, 3-3) will be riding the momentum of a 19-point comeback from Tuesday night against N.C. State and boast a one-two combo of speed and size in seniors Demontez Stitt and Jerai Grant. Stitt is a rangy, 6-foot-2 senior guard out of Matthews, N.C., and is leading the Tigers in points per game and 3-point field goal percentage, hitting over 41 percent of his shots from beyond the arc. In their first contest, Stitt led all scorers with 18 points in the loss to the Seminoles. Grant, a 6-foot-8, 230-pound forward, leads the team in rebounding with an average of seven per game and is third in the conference in blocked shots per game, averaging 2.4. Grant certainly imposed his will on the interior against Florida State, as he blocked three shots. Grant should be quite a
handful for Florida State in the post, both on the offensive and defensive end, as he is second on the team in scoring at a mark 12.4 points per game. For the Seminoles to succeed on the road, they must allow Kitchen to attack the basket as he has in recent games. Offensively, Florida State is a better basketball team when Kitchen drives to the baseline and either finishes or kicks it out to open shooters. Bernard James must also continue his effective play down on the block. In addition to his solid defense (James leads the team in blocks), he’s morphing into a legitimate threat on the offensive end. In his last three games, James has shot an astonishing 88 percent from the field and has totaled 36 points in those games, including a perfect 8-for-8 shooting day and 16 points against N.C. State. If Florida State can continue their nation-leading defense heading into the Tigers’ den and ride their current stint of offensive success, they should emerge from Littlejohn Coliseum unscathed.
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One-on-one with Chris Singleton FSU’s star forward talks about his game, team success and upcoming trip to Clemson MATT RITTER Staff Writer His career at Florida State has been up and down. His teams have endured success and difficulties, but junior forward Chris Singleton is only looking toward the future. Singleton has become one of the most wellknown players in the Atlantic Coast Conference and has the possibility of a long NBA career in front of him. This season, he has helped lead the Seminoles to a tie atop the ACC standings and has been a defensive standout to help lead one of the best defensive teams in the country. The FSView & Florida
Flambeau recently had the opportunity to catch up with Singleton and hear his thoughts on the recent success of the team, the upcoming game at Clemson and how this team differentiates from those he has played with in the past. FSView & Florida Flambeau: How do you affect the overall game and what do you do to bring your team up? Chris Singleton: I’m long, so I can affect shots. I can get a hand in [the opponent’s] face. I’m aggressive on defense and I can cause trouble. It’s my job to jumpstart the team and light a fire. On defense, I just get in them and see
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Florida State’s Chris Singleton has been the most consistent player on a Seminole squad that has enjoyed an impressive season thus far. if I can get a steal. Of- have to do to set myself up fensively, I just try to get to score and set my teamopen shots and do what I mates up to score.
SOFTBALL from 8 with our journey about to begin, our team is more than excited to get the year underway.” The Seminoles finished once again in the upper echelon of Division I softball with a No. 22 ratings percentage index last season, going 44-18 and earning their second consecutive trip to the Atlantic Coast Conference title game. This season, another challenging schedule awaits them, as 11 of their opponents are either ranked in the Top 25 of the ESPN.com/USA Softball poll or have received votes. Among the notable opponents on FSU’s schedule is third-ranked Alabama, which hosts the
Ohio State blows by Purdue, remains undefeated If there was any doubt whether or not Ohio State was worthy of its No. 1 ranking, it was erased Tuesday night in Columbus, Ohio. The Buckeyes (21-0, 8-0 Big Ten) got 19 and 17 points from William Buford and Jared Sullinger, respectively, and John Diebler contributed 13 points and a career-high eight rebounds, as Ohio State was never really challenged in an 87-64 thrashing of No. 12 Purdue. With the win, the Buckeyes remain as one of only two undefeated teams in the nation—the other being sixth-ranked San Diego State. The performance against the Boilermakers was arguably Ohio State’s best of the season, as they had a total of six players score in double figures on the night. The Buckeyes used that balanced scoring attack to spark an 11-0 run early in the first half that eventually led to a 20-point halftime cushion. Ohio State shot a blazing 57 percent from the field in the first half and was 6-of-9 from the three-point line. Sullinger, who also had seven rebounds, believes his Buckeyes made a huge statement with their wellrounded performance. “It was a loud answer to all those questions [about being No. 1],” Sullinger said. All-American forward JaJuan Johnson led the way for Purdue (17-4, 6-2) with 22 points and seven rebounds, while his top running mate, E’Twaun Moore, had 16 points in the loss.
CS: We’re older and more mature. We know what we did in the past. We know we’re capable of just having the ship go straight under, but we’re coming out here and making a statement that we’re not going anywhere. We’re not trying to go anywhere and the only place we’re trying to go is up. FFF: What needs to be done to make sure the success continues this season? CS: Keep playing defense and keep having confidence in each other. I know to just let the game come to you and don’t force anything. We have to start on defense and keep up the No. 1 defense in America.
said. “He’s the most physical player on the team. He brings a lot of energy. When he’s out there, good things happen.” Singleton, the team’s leading scorer, has taken notice as well. “He’s a beast, we needed him [to replace Gibson],” Singleton said. “He’s 6’9’’, he’s an ox. Once he knows that, he’s a potential NBA player in my mind.” Shannon’s toughness and physicality have been key for FSU in Gibson’s absence, but for Shannon, that enforcer mentality is nothing new. “Honestly, it’s kind
of natural because I’ve been doing it all my life,” Shannon said. “My pops always told me to play hard […] and to just constantly bring energy, and at the end of the day, your job will be done. I take pride in it.” With Gibson easing his way back through rehabilitation, FSU fans can rest assured their team has a young big man capable of big contributions—not only for the time being, but also for the long term after Gibson returns. “We only think he’s scratched the surface of his potential,” Hamilton said.
SHANNON from 8 Seminoles in the Easton SEC/ACC Challenge on March 12 and March 13 in Tuscaloosa, Ala. FSU also battles fifthranked Florida on the road on May 4, travels to 17th-ranked Georgia Tech on May 7-8 and faces No. 20 BYU on Feb. 24 in the Cathedral City Classic in Palm Springs, Calif. FSU’s other opponents who are receiving votes in the poll include San Diego State (30), conference foe North Carolina (13), Northwestern (11), Oregon State (11), Hofstra (9), Kentucky (8) and ACC opponent Maryland (1). FSU is on a current streak of 11 straight NCAA Championship appearances, needing one appearance this season to
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FFF: What do you expect up at Clemson this coming weekend? CS: I’m just expecting a loud crowd—lots of orange and the same old, same old. FFF: How has Terrence Shannon filled in for the injured Xavier Gibson? CS: He’s been a beast. We’ve needed him. As long as he’s himself and his mind is focused, then I believe the world in him. He’s just crazy. Once he knows [that], then he’ll get more attention. FFF: In the past you have gotten off to pretty good starts in the ACC, but seem to fade. What’s different about this team compared with those in the past?
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Conference announces 2011 men’s basketball Tournament Legends class The Atlantic Coast Conference announced its men’s basketball ACC Tournament Legends class for 2011 Tuesday in Greensboro, N.C. This year’s inductees are headlined by former North Carolina assistant/head coach Bill Guthridge, who guided the Tar Heels to a pair of final fours in 1998 and 2000, former Florida State head coach Hugh Durham, who led FSU to its only national championship appearance in 1977, and Thurl Bailey, who led N.C. State in scoring and rebounding during their historic run to a national championship in 1983. Other notable inductees include former Duke guard and 1966 ACC Player of the Year, Steve Vacendak, and former Maryland center and current ESPN commentator, Len Elmore, who led the Terrapins to the national championship game in 1974. Overall, the 2011 class has racked up an impressive number of accolades and accomplishments. The class includes seven former NBA Draft selections (three first-rounders), two All-Americans, four players or coaches who combined to appear in 19 final fours, and seven players who combined to play 58 years of professional basketball. Rounding out this year’s class are 11-year NBA veteran and former Boston College guard Michael Adams, former Clemson star Greg Buckner, former Georgia Tech center and NBA cham-
make school history. The Seminoles have two 11-year streaks from 1986-96 and 2000-10 that are currently the school’s longest postseason stretches. Since the 1986 season, FSU has failed to make an NCAA Regional just twice. The Seminoles begin their season on Feb. 11 with a doubleheader against UNC Greensboro (noon) and St. John’s (2:15 p.m.) at JoAnne Graf Field as part of the Seminole Kickoff Classic. FSU then faces Hofstra the following day at 12:30 p.m. before participating in championship round play.
win at Miami. “I feel more comfortable now—more relaxed and more focused,” Shannon said. “I’m starting to focus more on scouting reports and coming out with energy and just doing whatever I can do to help the team.” Although Shannon’s average output of five points and four rebounds over the past seven games seems modest, his teammates know that his biggest contribution comes in the form of an immeasurable statistic: intensity. “He’s our enforcer,” forward Bernard James
—Courtesy of FSU Sports Information pion John “Spider” Salley, former Miami forward Eric Brown, Virginia’s Chris Williams, Virginia Tech’s Wayne Robinson and Wake Forest’s Robert O’Kelley. The legends will be honored at this ACC tournament, which takes place in Greensboro, N.C., March 10-13.
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Byram earns Performer of the Week honors After a strong performance last weekend at the Virginia Tech Invite, Florida State’s Brandon Byram was rewarded for his efforts by being named the Atlantic Coast Conference’s Men’s Indoor Track & Field CoPerformer of the Week. Byram shares the award with Adams Abdulrazaaq of Virginia. Byram had a meet to remember at the VT Invite, particularly in the 300-meter dash. Byram finished first out of 36 runners in the event with an impressive time of 33.19 seconds. The time was good for a school record in the event and currently stands as the fastest 300-meter time in the nation. “Brandon has become one of the nation’s finest sprinters,” FSU track coach Bob Braman said, “and this is the first in what hopefully will become a Senior season full of honors. He’s a self-made athlete and I couldn’t be more proud of him.” Byram and the rest of the Seminole track and field team will continue their indoor season next in Fayetteville, Ark., against the University of Arkansas Friday, Jan. 28. Florida State does not open its outdoor season until March 3, when they hit the road to take on North Florida. —Compiled by Brett Jula
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Iowa football players hospitalized FSVIEW AND FLORIDA FLAMBEAU WIRE REPORT IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP)—The University of Iowa says 12 football players have been hospitalized for symptoms likely related to offseason workouts. The school has declined to release the names of the players being treated. It said in a statement released Tuesday that the players were taken to University of Iowa Hospitals
and Clinics on Monday night. They are responding well to treatment and are in safe and stable condition, according to the school. Iowa spokesman Steve Roe said privacy laws prevent officials from further comment. “Coach Kirk Ferentz is out of town recruiting, but he is aware of the situation and is being kept abreast of the progress being made,” Iowa athletic director Gary Barta said in a statement. “Our
No. 1 concern is the safety of our student-athletes, so we are pleased with the positive feedback. Our next step is to find out what happened so we can avoid this happening in the future.” Iowa offensive lineman Julian Vandervelde, who recently graduated from the program and was a member of the team’s leadership group, defended the Iowa’s workout practices in an interview with The Associated Press. “They are nothing if not
concerned for the health of the players,” Vandervelde said. “That’s always the first priority, health and development. I mean workouts are never used to punish. It’s always about improvement, and workouts are always well within the capabilities of the athletes asked to perform them.” Tuesday’s announcement that a dozen players had been hospitalized was just the latest bad news to hit the program that just wrapped a disappointing
8-5 season. Senior wide receiver Derrell Johnson-Koulianos was suspended for the Hawkeyes’ Insight Bowl win over Missouri after an arrest on drug charges. Johnson-Koulianos pleaded guilty to marijuana possession while other drug charges against him were
dismissed. Running back Adam Robinson was dismissed from the team after being arrested for possession of marijuana in his hometown of Des Moines while on suspension for violating team rules. —Courtesy of Luke Meredith, AP Sports Writer
UPEND from 8 games where we could continue to stay in the front of the pack or we could fall to the middle of the pack,” Florida State head coach Sue Semrau said. “It was huge for us to get that win.” Despite the victory, ball-handling concerns remain a constant for the Seminoles. Florida State would commit 29 turnovers, just one shy of their season high of 30. “We had some mistakes,” Semrau said, “[but] we continue to overcome them.” Overcome them they would, due in large to a prolific shooting night.
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Natasha Howard helped Florida State earn their fifth conference win against Miami on Monday.
Shaking off a 36 percent shooting night against Clemson, Florida State shot an efficient 49 percent against the Hurricanes. Natasha Howard and Deluzio led all Seminoles with 12 points each. Cierra Bravard added 11 points and nine rebounds in an effort limited by foul trouble. Deluzio, Howard and Bravard, along with Christian Hunnicutt, combined to shoot 16of-23 from the field. The ’Noles now turn their attention to Boston College. The two teams will face off at 7 p.m. Thursday night in Chestnut Hill, Mass.
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Symbolic bipartisanship Retracing Our Steps ERIK EMBREY Staff Writer There have been a lot of symbolic gestures floating around in the political arena lately, and their effectiveness as a statement should be brought into question. The mixing of the republican and democratic seating arrangements at the State of the Union Address is one of such symbolic gestures. (As of this writing, the Address has yet to commence.) What is this supposed to accomplish? Partisanship has been active at a very high level the last few years,
with both sides drawing deep lines in the sand. This plan of mixing up where congress sits isn’t going to suddenly make politicians hold hands any sooner than getting them to agree on health care. As soon as the speech ends, and normal work resumes, old patterns are going to fall back into place. Symbolically, yes, it is nice that some are attempting to ease those lines and I’m willing to bet that President Obama is going to make some sort of mention of it in his speech. The actual reality of the situation is much more bleak, however, and it’s going to take something much greater to achieve a working bipartisan relationship, rather than something that
amounts too little more than a media PR show. The health care reform repeal is also something that has become symbolic at this point, if with more negative connotations. Most already know that the health care bill is not going to go away apart from a Supreme Court decision. The republican-controlled House went ahead and spent time on it, proposing and passing the repeal bill anyway. Even if it somehow did make it through the democrat-controlled Senate, the president could simply exercise his veto power. Why did they spend time to create and pass a bill that has no chance of becoming law instead of
working toward something more productive? Yes, it is symbolic of peoples’ dislike of the new health care laws and of the change in tone the country presented when it was voted in during the mid-term elections. It’s a bit irresponsible, though, that Congress would spend time to do this and treat it as if it had any chance of passing when there are more pressing issues. As the balance of power stands now, it’s impossible once again for something like that to be passed. They could be spending time working on something like the economy, or figuring out how to balance the budget properly as a way to start to build a functional relationship. Instead, the House brings
up the abortion issue, which is about as hot button as they come and highly symbolic of both parties. If their goal is to reach across the aisle as the State of the Union Address suggests, these are the wrong topics to start on. Another issue in recent times that has been preventive for achieving a more bipartisan atmosphere is the angry rhetoric that has been flying around with abandon. As I said last week, I wouldn’t describe it as a call to violence, but I do think it functions as a huge retardant to any sort of compromise. It’s just not classy. And yet, it’s practically expected in the political arena now, and those expectations need
to be changed moving forward to where calling for a person’s death isn’t viewed as acceptable or mature. The leaders of this country could do so much better working with one another if it were toned down, instead of throwing around the inflamed hyperbole that alienates their opposition. Congress needs to step back and cool down a bit, then start focusing on issues where common ground is likely to be found. The huge symbolic issues should be put on hold until a proper rapport is established, wherein proper discussion could then take place apart from the usual, impassioned rhetoric. Much more good should get accomplished this way.
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Rhetorical hypocrisy Against the Grain SAMUEL BERKOWITZ Staff Writer “I think they [Republicans] should be exterminated before they can cause any more harm,” wrote Michael Feingold, perhaps channeling the Supreme Dalek, in The Village Voice.” During the 2008 election, Charles Karel Bouley said on the air, “I want motherf***ing Joe the Plumber dead!” Deranged former professor Ward Churchill said, in
Letter to the Editor Operation cast lead: two years after the massacre On Wednesday, Jan. 19, FSU students may have noticed a small, yet vocal demonstration occurring on the Union Green condemning Israeli actions in the Gaza strip during Operation Cast Lead exactly two years ago. As students, as well as active citizens, we have an absolute duty to understand the repercussions of our foreign policy and recognize human suffering regardless of our political, religious or ethnic associations. This is why, as a political science major, I was absolutely astounded to see certain students advocating
reference to the protests during the Vietnam War, “Would you render the same support to someone who hadn’t conscientiously objected, but rather instead rolled a grenade under their line officer in order to neutralize the combat capacity of their unit?” Of Matt Drudge, liberal radio host Mike Mallow at one time posited, “Drudge? Aw, Drudge, somebody ought to wrap a strong Republican entrail around his neck and hoist him up about six feet in the air and watch him bounce.” I could go on for days
about the seemingly endless list of reasons why the recent liberal whining about “violent rhetoric” and the like is nothing more that a poorly crafted smokescreen to (try to) distract people from the fact that the left has, once again, lost the battle of ideas and are left with nothing but subjective matters like political rhetoric to say anything about for very long. In the wake of the Tucson shootings, liberals screamed to the rafters— and are still doing so—that hostile verbiage is incendiary to the point that Sarah Palin might as well have
been in Tucson herself, handing Jared Loughner his gun while Rush threw her ammo clips. The press at large couldn’t give a rip that this atrocity had about as much to do with politics as some reality show dingbat, or that casting Sarah Palin as the bad guy for defending herself when ridiculous things are being said about her only makes them look like the mental microbes they are. Bill Maher and Wanda Sykes have both publicly advocated the death of Rush Limbaugh and Dick Cheney, with little more than an eye
roll from conservatives. Liberals haven’t much of a leg to stand on ideologically, so let’s make the debate focus on the intensity of pundits’ and politicians’ verbiage. Next, some asinine climate bill will fail and the left will blame it on Bill O’Reilly wearing a particularly bright and “incendiary” tie the night before the vote. Ironically, one blogger on tobytoons, a political humor site, points out, “Of the successful and attempted assassinations of U.S. presidents where there was a political motivation and no blatant mental illness, the
political motivation behind the act was left-leaning 100 percent of the time.” Think FDR, Truman, McKinley and others. Some, like Andrew Jackson, Jimmy Carter, and James Garfield, found themselves in the crosshairs of someone who was—plain and simply— unbalanced. Not unbalanced in The New York Times “why is there less crime with more criminals being incarcerated” way, but certifiably loco. Harsh rhetoric doesn’t make a man go out and open fire on a politician for no reason; being crazy, on the other hand, does.
a continuation of the genocidal policies put in place in Gaza by Israel and financed by the U.S. taxpayer. As we can all agree, the political turmoil in the Israeli/Palestinian conflict spans back over vast decades, and is no simple topic, but apart from the ever-changing political sphere, one thing must remain constant, and that is respect for human rights. First, to understand Gaza, we must understand what life for the average Gazan looks like, which may be a daunting task as Americans living in the first world. As a result of an absolute Israeli blockade on Gaza (starting in 2001, before Hamas was elected), in which all goods including water, electricity, food, medicine and construction material are blocked from entering the strip, Gaza now faces an unemployment rate of 44.8
percent according to the World Food Programme. The poverty faced in Gaza has become so severe that over 70 percent of people in Gaza depend wholly on the insufficient aid allowed in by Israel. This humanitarian catastrophe has become so severe that, according to the Commons International Development Committee, “Malnutrition rates in the Gaza Strip and parts of the West Bank are as bad as those in sub-Saharan Africa.” So to claim that Israel, which carries “no legal responsibility for Gaza’s citizens” (as claimed by some parties on campus), has gracefully allowed tons of aid into Gaza is an absolute aberration of the truth. The truth is that Gazans are suffering under what the United Nations calls Collective Punishment, which is clearly and irrefutably banned by the UN charter,
thus making it a breach of international law. It is too easy for the American government to paint the Gaza strip as a base for Hamas, and hand to Israel an empty check of $3 billion a year at the expense of the American tax payer (Congressional Research Service). The truth is that over 1.5 million people live in Gaza, a strip of land smaller than Leon County. This makes it the most crowded piece of planet in existence, and to aggravate the situation, its citizens are not permitted to leave, essentially making it the world’s largest openair prison. It is no surprise that dangerous extremist groups like Hamas have taken advantage of the situation to grasp power in Gaza, but to my even greater disgust was the Israeli reaction. Operation Cast Lead, which lasted nearly a month, was an
Israeli assault upon Gaza, which according to the Human Rights Watch included illegal weapons like White Phosphorus, which resulted in severe war crimes. The 71-page report released by the Human Rights Watch known as Rain of Fire, details Israel’s illegal use of this weapon in highly populated areas, which resulted in unnecessary civilian suffering and death. Just to give you an idea, White Phosphorus is a highly flammable substance that will stick like jelly to human skin and burn at over 1,000 degrees until there is nothing left to burn. (I challenge you to Google image it.) 1,166 Gazans were left dead, nearly 400 of which were children, according to B Tselem (an Israeli human rights group). The operation also left Gaza’s only UN-run school destroyed, together its 43 children
seeking shelter in the complex, which was not being used by Hamas for any purpose. Ban Ki-moon, the secretary general of the UN, says he was “appalled” by Israeli destruction of the school together with various UN food warehouses, and called for a “full investigation” of the incidents, of which we are still waiting. The tragedies can only be concluded as pure acts of genocide against the people of Gaza, which regardless of any political affiliation, deserve human rights. And as Americans who pay for the ongoing genocide, we have a duty to resist the occupation and repression of Palestinians, and recognize them as what they are: humans. After all, given the massacre in Gaza, history tends to repeat itself, and the madness must stop with us. —Gabriel Paez
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On Jan. 27, 1981, President Ronald Reagan and his wife, Nancy, greeted the 52 former American hostages released by Iran at the White House. On this date: In 1756, composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born in Salzburg, Austria. In 1880, Thomas Edison received a patent for his electric incandescent lamp. In 1901, opera composer Giuseppe Verdi died in Milan, Italy, at age 87. In 1943, some 50 bombers struck Wilhelmshaven in the first all-American air raid against Germany during World War II. In 1944, the Soviet Union announced the complete end of the deadly German siege of Leningrad, which had lasted for more than two years. In 1945, Soviet troops liberated the Nazi concentration camps Auschwitz and Birkenau in Poland. In 1951, an era of atomic testing in the Nevada desert began as an Air Force plane dropped a one-kiloton bomb on Frenchman Flat. In 1967, astronauts Virgil I. “Gus” Grissom, Edward H. White and Roger B. Chaffee died in a flash fire during a test aboard their Apollo spacecraft. More than 60 nations signed a treaty banning the orbiting of nuclear weapons. In 1973, the Vietnam peace accords were signed in Paris. In 1977, the Vatican issued a declaration reaffirming the Roman Catholic Church’s ban on
female priests. Ten years ago: Two Darmouth College professors, Half (hahlf) and Susanne (soo-ZAHN’-uh) Zantop, were murdered at their Hanover, N.H., home by two teen-agers. (Robert Tulloch later pleaded guilty to murder and conspiracy and is serving a sentence of life without parole; James Parker pleaded guilty to being an accomplice to seconddegree murder and is serving a sentence of 25 years to life.) Ten people were killed when a plane bringing people home from Oklahoma State University’s basketball game against Colorado crashed in a field outside Denver. Lynn Swann and Ron Yary were both elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in their 14th year of eligibility. Five years ago: Salzburg, Austria, held an exuberant 250th birthday party for its native son, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Western Union delivered its last telegram. The first inhalable version of insulin, Exubera, won federal approval. One year ago: Acknowledging that “change has not come fast enough,” President Barack Obama vowed in his State of the Union address to get jobless millions back to work while fighting for ambitious overhauls of health care, energy and education. Apple CEO Steve Jobs unveiled the iPad tablet computer during a presentation in San Francisco. J.D. Salinger, the reclusive author of “The Catcher in the Rye,” died in Cornish, N.H. at age 91. Actress Zelda Rubinstein died in Los Angeles at age 76.
Today’s Birthdays Singer Bobby “Blue” Bland is 81. Actor James Cromwell is 71. Actor John Witherspoon is 69. Rock musician Nick Mason (Pink Floyd) is 66. Rhythmand-blues singer Nedra Talley (The Ronettes) is 65. Ballet star Mikhail Baryshnikov is 63. Chief U.S. Justice John Roberts is 56. Country singer Cheryl White is 56. Country singer-musician Richard Young (The Kentucky Headhunters) is 56. Actress Mimi Rogers is 55. Rock musician Janick Gers (Iron Maiden) is
54. Commentator Keith Olbermann is 52. Rock singer Margo Timmins (Cowboy Junkies) is 50. Rock musician Gillian Gilbert is 50. Actress Bridget Fonda is 47. Actor Alan Cumming is 46. Country singer Tracy Lawrence is 43. Rock singer Mike Patton is 43. Rapper Tricky is 43. Rock musician Michael Kulas (James) is 42. Actor-comedian Patton Oswalt is 42. Actor Josh Randall is 39. Country singer Kevin Denney is 35. Tennis player Marat Safin is 31.
Thought for Today “When a true genius appears, you can know him by this sign: that all the dunces are in a confederacy against him.” —Jonathan Swift, Anglo-Irish satirist (1667-1745). — The Associated Press
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Margot and the Nuclear So and So’s with The Lonely Forest—Tuesday, Oct. 5, doors 8:30 p.m., show 9:30 p.m. at Club Downunder. Admission: free for FSU students with valid FSUID, $12 for general public Margot and the Nuclear So and So’s is a folksy chamber pop ensemble from Indianapolis, Ind., known for their multidimensional and sometimes bittersweet sound. In 2004, singer/songwriter Richard Edwards and guitarist Andy Fry (of Archer Avenue and The Academy, respectively) joined forces to establish the band along with six other members. Together, they released their debut album, The Dust of Retreat, in 2006 with Standard Recording Company and split their sophomore album as Animal! and Not Animal with Epic Records in 2007. After making some changes to the lineup and leaving Epic Records, the newly minted six-piece released their third full-length, Buzzard, via their own label, Mariel Recordings, on
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Many publications and websites have been touting, seemingly on a nonstop cycle, The Social Network as “the story of Facebook.” But saying that, really, is a little misleading and unfair to the film. We may or may not now know the real “story” behind this thing that rapidly became everyone’s favorite love-hate relationship, but The Social Network is, thankfully, more a character study of its co-founder Mark Zuckerberg, here played by the alwaysadorable Jesse Eisenberg (Zombieland). It’s hardly a secret now the way Zuckerberg, America’s most enigmatic entrepreneur, stepped on a few heads on his way to the top—hell, it’s on the poster. In the
film, at least, it all begins at Harvard, with another rejection by a girl, a drunken Livejournal session and a similarly drunken website for revenge called “Face Mash” that ends up posting tens of thousands of hits in just hours. Under the guise of creating a “match.com for Harvard students” for the rich, overachieving and annoyingly handsome Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss (both played by Armie Hammer), Zuckerberg then begins to create what would be known as “The Facebook” along with best friend and newly minted CFO Eduardo Saverin (newcomer Andrew Garfield, who will soon be our next Peter Parker). After moving to California at the advice of
notorious, charismatic, slightly crazy Napster creator Sean Parker (Justin Timberlake)— and against the advice of Saverin—Zuckerberg and a crack team of heavy-drinking programmers expand and develop a site that would, at a pace that would have been unbelievable if it hadn’t have happened only a few years ago, gain millions upon millions of users. Flash-forward a few years, as the film does sporadically, and the Winklevoss twins and Saverin are both taking Zuckerberg to court in high-profile lawsuits, which would both famously end with unfathomably gigantic out-of-court cash settlements. The Social Network, then, isn’t so much the story of Fa-
cebook, a cultural unavoidability that, yes, I’m currently logged into, so much as it is a story of how, in trying to create a unified social interconnectedness, someone ends up destroying his relationships with anyone who’s ever actually bothered to talk to him. Eisenberg is an absolute perfect choice for Zuckerberg: Eisenberg can play insufferable a**hole all he wants, but can also play it with enough awkward compassion and puppy-dog innocence that he can keep us sympathizing, somehow, every step of the way—with another actor, I’m afraid most would walk out of theaters saying, “Well, great, we just SEE NETWORK 6
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