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Dealing (with) Xanax on campus Rollins students increasingly turn to illegally-procured prescription drugs for self-medication and recreational use.

By Emily Anness

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Editor’s note: Names and identities have been changed.

t started at Thanksgiving dinner: screaming, crying, punching. At least that is what they think happened; their evidence was the bruises left behind. What they knew for certain was that Selena and her mom engaged in one of their worst fights ever—and all because they drank alcohol after taking their prescribed medication, Xanax. Xanax, an anti-anxiety drug of the benzodiazepine family, is a controlled narcotic that helps people cope in stressful situations. When used as prescribed and with the consent of professionals, it can be beneficial to people with mental and physical health issues. However, on college campuses, it is also widely distributed and misused. According to American Addiction Centers, the abuse of Xanax on college campuses increased by 450 percent from 1993 to 2005 and it continues to increase. For many students, college is a time of exploration, which often includes experimenting with drugs, and where there is drug use, there are drug dealers. On college campuses, these dealers are often students. Selena is one of these students; she illegally distributes Xanax at Rollins. Selena’s mom started giving her Xanax when she was a teenager to help her cope with anxiety. As Selena recalled, the world became “clearer” and she became more “herself.” While she openly admitted to abusing Xanax in high school, she is now legally prescribed the drug. Selena is fully aware of all of the consequences of misusing and selling it to other people; although she likes to refer to it as “giving,” not selling. Carrying a controlled narcotic that is not prescribed to you is a felony offense and can also land you a DWI charge and

a night in jail. From 2014 to 2016, Rollins had 25 arrests and 95 disciplinary actions for drug abuse. The safety report does not specify which drugs were involved. Ken Miller, vice president of campus safety, said, “Last year, we were given permission to search a student’s dorm after an incident. After checking one

ly, though, and it runs out too quickly. “When I run out and I have to feed my own mental illness, I can’t, so I find it from the plenty of other kids on campus who are also selling it.” “The damned drug is everywhere,” she said. “I get asked about my Xanax almost every

things, so you never really know what you’re getting, and that scares me for my friends.” On top of this fear, Selena claimed that it is “unavoidable” to not give her prescription to her friends at this point. “So many people here are straight-up addicted to Xanax at Rollins, whether you know it

two together will maximize the effects, creating a blackout state along with extremely impaired judgement. Xanax can be very addictive, especially when used without the advice of a professional, and has potentially life-threatening withdrawal symptoms. According to American Addiction Centers, as a central nervous system depressant, Xanax slows down a person’s heart rate, blood pressure, and body temperature while minimizing anxiety, stress, and panic. It may also be used to help reduce epileptic seizures. When the brain gets used to the drug and then is suddenly removed, these functions and conditions may rebound. Withdrawal symptoms include a person’s blood pressure, body temperature, respiration, and heart rate going up rapidly, often followed by seizures that can lead to coma and even death. Because Rollins encounters issues like these on a daily basis, there are many services offered on campus designed to help students overcome and cope with abuse and addiction. If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, Rollins has many resources to help guide people through the recovPhoto by Emily Anness The label of prescription Xanax bottles clearly states not to mix alchohol, however, a dealer of the ery process. Counseling and Psychodrug explains that students often do not follow those instructions. logical Services at the Wellness of his drawers, we found a single day. People take them before or not. I’d say a majority of peoCenter (407-628-6340) has many Xanax bar lying in the back. The class, when they’re doing noth- ple who go here take it or have qualified counselors that can police department came short- ing, when they’re going out, or taken it. [Some of the] kids who help students battle abuse issues. ly after and arrested him after for whatever reason it is. They are prescribed, and those who The Office of Student and learning he was not prescribed walk around like zombies or id- aren’t, abuse it all around us all Family Care (407-646-2345) is [the drug]. We know people ex- iots, making a fool out of them- of the time. The people I give a service designed to help stuplore these things in college, but selves. It’s frustrating, it’s a Xanax to tell their friends, and dents and families through the our campus does not tolerate burden, and it’s something that then I get attacked if I even construggles of college life, using drug use, and there will always everyone just looks at as ‘no big template not giving it to them. characteristics of wellness to be consequences.” deal’ or ‘fun.’” They’re all addicted. It’s in popuhelp them achieve their goals. Selena knows the legal reShe said she gives in to her lar demand, and where there is a Using these resources can percussions. She fights a mental friends’ requests because she is demand, you’ll find the supply.” help students battle abuse probwar every day on how to handle worried about what they would Selena says that the holes in lems before they take a turn for herself and others in the “best buy if they were to turn to oth- the walls you see around camthe worse. Students who have way possible” when it comes to er dealers, not knowing if the pus residential halls are the reany abuse-related issues are thus using the drug. While she takes Xanax others sell is real. sults of nights out drinking, usuencouraged to, and SHOULD, it to help her cope with anxiety, “I’d rather people I know ally with Xanax involved. reach out to make an appointshe also gives a large proportion take my Xanax, knowing it’s not The label on the bottle clearment with one or both of these of it to her friends. Sometimes off the streets. Sometimes, deal- ly indicates that Xanax is not safe offices. she gives it out too generous- ers lace or press them with other to mix with alcohol because the

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n the constant effort to turn students into scholars and leaders, a group of Rollins faculty designed a new Social Innovation (SI) major, with Communications Professor Dr. Anne Stone as the program’s director. Many fields of study demand specialization, but the SI major is all about broadening— integrating different disciplines to serve students’ particular passions and goals post-graduation. SI majors will be planning for the future from the moment they begin. This is in part because the major allows students to choose classes anywhere from political science to theatre, and anthropology to environmental studies, a combination that depends on the type of current issue that the student wants to tackle after graduating. For instance, if a student has

Brennan Bennett, a sophomore student, died during the late hours of Monday, March 26. Brennan was a member of the JV baseball team and was declared a physics major. The Sandspur staff sends its thoughts and condolences to Brennan’s friends and family Rollins offers support services for the campus 24-hours a day, including: • For after-hours support, please call 833848-1761. • During the day, contact the Wellness Center at 407-6286340 for an appointment. Wellness Center walk-in hours are from 9am-5pm. • To use the services of the Employee Assistance Program, call 877-398-5816.

a passion for revitalizing the arts in Central America, they could integrate courses in political science, theatre, sociology, social entrepreneurship, anthropology, and studio art. The result is the blend of knowledge needed to begin the planning of monumental projects and large-scale initiatives. This major stresses pragmatism and broadening above all else. Students not only should, but must, study different subjects, as they are required to take classes from at least three different disciplines. All of these are geared toward a student’s planned career—every single course is expected to be practical in some way. “The SI major is one of many pathways on campus that can help students become changemakers,” wrote Dr. Dan Chong, assistant professor of Political Science and one of the minds behind the major.

“So, for example, a student who is interested in girls’ education in developing countries could take classes from SWAG, political science, education, and social entrepreneurship, and gain skills in nonprofit management, fundraising, teaching, cross-cultural communication, and more,” said Chong. SI majors will also have a constant portfolio throughout their years at Rollins. This portfolio will include, among other items, their curricular plans, reflective papers about their own integrations, and their capstone projects. At this moment, the major requires 10 courses. One of these is Intro. to Social Innovation, which will be added to the Fall 2018 course schedule. After that, the major requires a core skills class, core topics class, three skill electives, three topic electives, and an independent capstone. Everything following Intro. to Social Innovation is largely up

to each student. Each of the categories offers at least a dozen different courses from almost as many different departments. Students are not limited to a single department for any requirement, and they are free to blend disciplines according to their revised and properly-structured curricular plan. The SI major also stresses a great deal of experiential learning from students. Aside from requiring at least one community engagement course, the major requires participation in three activities. These can range from field studies, summer programs, and Immersions to internships, conferences, and research projects. SI majors must have in mind some sort of change they want to enact in the world, and their wide selection of courses is designed to turn them into leaders of that change.

FEATURES

Res Life addresses mold in Gale Third party contractor confirms mold growth, steps taken to remediate it.

CSS renovations planned after mold issues Storms exacerbate structural issues, professors forced to relocate By Kendall Clarke

Photo by Ellie Rushing Residential Life and Explorations conducted sanitation procedures reccommended by a local environment engineering firm after the firm’s tests proved mold outbreaks.

By Kendall Clarke

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ests done in Gale Hall by Professional Service Industries, Inc. (PSI), a local environmental engineering firm called in by Rollins, show that mold growth was found in multiple rooms within the building, including the Chapter Room and three residents’ rooms. Before spring break, PSI was brought in to conduct further air-quality testing and to assess the building for possible causes of mold growth. Their observations were followed by using a tape/lift sample of the coils of the AC units and the ceilings and walls of different rooms. PSI’s executive summary, provided by Leon Hayner of Residential Life and Explorations (Res. Life), stated that multiple air conditioning units had dust build-up in the air filters and supply air fins, indicating improper cleaning. High concentrations of mold spores were found on the supply air fins of one of the air-conditioning units in the Chapter

Room. The summary also confirmed the presence of mold on the ceilings of certain students’ rooms. PSI also took moisture measurements of accessible drywall on the east side of Gale Hall. These tests indicated that there was not any water intrusion in the building. In response to these findings, Facilities Management and Res. Life conducted maintenance work in Gale Hall over spring break. PSI recommended that solid surfaces in the Chapter Room and the students’ rooms with mold growth be wiped down and cleaned with an Environmental Protection Agency-approved sanitizer. It was also recommended that all linen, fabric-coated surfaces, and carpets within these rooms be drycleaned. The sanitation processes were carried out over the course of spring break. Res. Life is currently working with the residents of Gale Hall to transport large fabric items to a dry-cleaning facility if requested. Facilities also cleaned and

replaced all air-conditioning filters as needed. Also, all windows in Gale Hall were sealed to prevent residents from opening them, and thermostats were updated to limit the air-conditioning set points between 72 and 76 degrees. This maintenance work was conducted in order to control moisture within Gale Hall. After spring break, Facilities, Res. Life, and Campus Safety conducted a meeting with the residents of Gale Hall. In this meeting, residents were presented with a summary of the results of the tests conducted by PSI, informed of what work was done over spring break, and given a Frequently Asked Questions list with answers about indoor air quality. Residents were also informed of what they can do to reduce moisture in their environment. Currently, Res. Life is working on reforming and refining its communication process in regard to indoor air-quality concerns. If you have any concerns about indoor air quality in your living space, please contact the Office of Residential Life and Explorations.

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wo professors were relocated from their offices in Cornell Hall for the Social Sciences (CSS) due to mold growth, while others are packing up in preparation to move out for the summer. This is the result of ongoing difficulties with controlling the moisture and humidity in CSS. Significant renovations will be done to CSS over the summer. This includes removing ceiling and ductwork, replacing all exterior windows, and installing a new HVAC system, all in order to remedy the remaining causes of the high-moisture environment within classrooms and faculty offices. For this reason, professors are packing up and moving their possessions out of their offices. Members of Facilities Management and Campus Safety did not respond to questions about the renovations. During the packing process, professors have come across further evidence of water intrusion, including stains on furniture that had not been moved in years. The majority of this water damage is a remnant of problems CSS faced over the course of this past summer and during Hurricane Irma.

Last summer, the roof of CSS was replaced. However, during the process of replacing the roof, a severe storm occurred, causing water damage and mold growth. This water damage was then exacerbated by Hurricane Irma. Air quality testing conducted throughout July, August, and September exposed high counts of mold spores in three office spaces on the second floor of CSS. Additional testing by Professional Service Industries (PSI), Inc., a local environmental engineering firm, confirmed these results. The majority of water intrusion was remedied upon the completion of re-roofing CSS. This was confirmed by additional air quality tests conducted by Campus Safety and PSI, Inc. Walter P. Moore, a nationally-recognized forensic engineering firm, was brought in to determine other possible causes of water intrusion. These tests found that there were two main problems causing the water intrusion, high humidity, and mold growth in CSS: structural leaks in the roof and windows and outdated HVAC systems. To remedy these problems, Facilities Management is taking the necessary steps to renovate CSS.

Rollins fraternity put on hold Phi Delta Theta’s Greek Life privileges revoked. By Ellie Rushing

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hi Delta Theta, a fraternity chapter within Rollins, is currently on an “interim administrative hold.” The presidents within respective Greek Life organizations were notified about the hold and Phi Delta Theta was not allowed to participate in Greek Week. As outlined by the Code of Community Standards, an interim administrative hold is put into place for three reasons: 1. to preserve the safety and well-be-

ing of members of the College community or preservation of College property; 2. to preserve the student’s own physical or emotional safety and well-being; and 3. if the student poses a threat of disruption or of interference with the operations of the College. Members of the office of Fraternity and Sorority Life did not answer questions about why the hold was put into place and for how long it would last. Phi Delta Theta is a two-star chapter. Their 2016 academic GPA was a 2.74 average.

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Rollins marches in solidarity with Parkland survivors Rollins students among thousands of protesters gathering at Lake Eola to demand sensible gun control legislation.

By Maura Leaden

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ollins sstudents stood alongside, approximately 25,000 people in a march against gun violence and in support of gun control at The March For Our Lives in Orlando. The march was led by a group of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School students, family members, and alumni. It started on the outskirts of Lake Eola Park, and it continued to the Orlando City Hall. It was in solidarity with marches across the country and world. Renee Sang ‘21 said, “It was very inspiring seeing such a variety of people at the March all

Photos by Maura Leaden Rollins students, including Alex Candage ‘20 (right), marched along Lake Eola in support of gun control and legislative action.

fighting for a common goal. It’s often difficult to be taken seriously as a young person trying to make a difference, but everyone at the event was very encouraging and supportive.” A large number of Rollins students, alumni, and a few faculty and staff members were present at the march. Rashuana Cambel ‘20 added, “I felt really empowered... there is no better time for change than now.” Sang ‘21 said, “I think it’s been very eye-opening to notice how much profit and power plays into the way our government is run, but ultimately it still comes down to the individuals of this nation that make the difference.” In light of Alumni Weekend,

a few alumni joined the march. Virginia Vick ‘17, said, “It’s incredibly encouraging to see such a large community coming together for common sense gun laws. Students, regardless of their age, should feel safe and comfortable in their learning spaces, and sensible gun regulation is pertinent to this mission.” Another alum, Renée Fonseca ‘15, shared, “It’s really empowering to see Orlando fighting for gun safety as a city that truly knows the pain and the impact of mass gun violence. I look forward to all the supporters I saw today turning out in equal number to vote in November.” Aside from Rollins participants, the event started with several speakers who voiced

strong opinions against gun violence. Strong words were spoken against Marco Rubio, arming teachers with guns, and allowing military-grade assault rifles to civilians. Several community representatives of varying capacities spoke at the rally, including former Rollins professor and current House Representative Stephanie Murphy, survivors of the Pulse Nightclub shooting, a representative from Moms Demand Action Orlando, Val Demings (another House Representative who was formerly Orlando’s Police Chief), an Orlando public school teacher, and a Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Sophomore, Amanda Marty. There was an emphasis on

the power of young voices, especially with four high school and college-age speakers in attendance. Furthermore, hundreds of small children came out with their parents to hold signs in support of protection from gun violence, especially in schools. Along with that theme, participants were encouraged to exercise their voting rights and vote lawmakers who were not making changes to gun laws out of office, specifically those who still receive funding from the NRA. “Sen. Rubio: Vote 4 Kids, not NRA” was the banner on the back of a small plane flying above the march.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Sororities steal the show

#MeToo panel discusses movement’s impacts

Alpha Omicron Pi won first place in Lip Sync, with NonCompic Mentis in second and Kappa Delta in third.

Cross-campus panel explains impact and fallout of sexual violence before and after movement. By Christina Oliveira

Photo by Kira Bernhard Alpha Omicron Pi (top) won first place with their “Jail Break” theme, followed closely behind by Non Compic Mentis (middle) with thier “2000s School Dance” theme and Kappa Delta with their “Pirate’s Life” theme.

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ollins hosted a #MeToo Movement Panel to discuss the movement that has grabbed the nation’s attention. It touched on topics such as sexual harassment, sexual assault, rape culture, and activism. The event was mainly organized by Morgan Gerber ‘18 and attracted a significant number of people. Panelists included Dean of Religious & Spiritual Life Rev. Katrina Jenkins, Title IX Coordinator Oriana Jiménez, Assistant Professor of Sociology Dr. Amy McClure, and Assistant Professor of Critical Media & Cultural studies Dr. Steven Schoen. Panelists contributed their own experiences and expertise to this discussion. Jiménez spoke of the resources that Rollins offers to suriviors and reassured students of the dedication of the Title IX office in assisting victims of assault. This included further educating the audience on sexual assault and harassment. Rev. Jenkins also talked about how to deal with assault, specifically as a person of faith. Dr. McClure and Dr. Schoen discussed the aspects of our patriarchal society that allow rape culture to survive. They gave advice on how to change the way our current society treats women and survivors of sexual assault. As well as conversing about the issue in general, a few panelists shared their own experiences ranging from workplace sexual harassment to rape. They gave accounts on how they were able to heal and come to terms with their traumatic ordeals. The assertion that there is no wrong way to come forward as a survivor was emphasized in the

discussion. These testimonies allowed students to further relate to the discussion, and they provided hope for students who are still recovering from traumatic assaults of their own. Questions following the panel discussion ranged from advice on healing to how to deal with uncomfortable aspects of the movement. Furthermore, misconceptions, such as the exaggeration of times women have falsely accused men of sexual assault, were cleared up. Other responses conveyed the difference in everyone’s healing process. Dr. Jill Jones, professor of English and director of the Lucy Cross Center for Women and their Allies, provided initial background information on the #MeToo movement. Originally started by Tarana Burke in 2006, it was co-opted by Alyssa Milano when she urged fans in late 2017 to post their own stories on Twitter. Milano’s idea to spread the hashtag was sparked by the revelation that Harvey Weinstein, an influential Hollywood producer, was a serial sexual predator who operated with impunity for decades. Globally, anyone who has been a survivor of any form of sexual harassment or assault could indicate this by using the hashtag #MeToo. The hashtag has since spread throughout social media and started a discussion about sexual assault and sexism in our culture. The conversation on sexual violence will continue throughout April, which is National Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The office of Title IX will host the fourth-annual Rollins Rally Against Violence on April 10 from 12 to 2 p.m. on Mills Lawn.

OPINION

Academic Advising Week Begins

‣ Psychedelic Tie Dying, Bush Lawn, 11 a.m. ‣ Competing in the Global Luxury Market, Bush Auditorium and Lobby, 5:30 p.m. March 30 ‣ Good Friday Service, Chapel, 12:15 p.m. ‣ Jumu’ah Prayer, Chapel’s Interfaith Room, 1 p.m. ‣ Passover with the President, Barker House, 6 p.m. March 31 ‣ Shark Migratory Research Event, Anna Maria Island, 12 p.m. April 1

Academic Advising Week Continues

‣ Glitter Ball 2018: Stardust, Galloway Room, 7 p.m. April 2

April 3

Online registration begins for seniors

‣ Farmworkers Awareness Market, 11:30 - 2 p.m. on Bush Lawn.

‣ Tuesday Night Trivia, Dave’s Boathouse, 8 p.m.

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y fellow students, with on-campus housing selection quickly approaching, it is time to relax and let the bathrooms decide your fate. The new tier pricing system for on-campus housing is based on the privacy of bathrooms and the number of occupants. Single rooms with private-bathrooms cost the most, followed by singles with semi-private-bathrooms, followed by singles with community bathrooms. After that, the same bathroom tier applies to the cost of double rooms. Triples come only with community bathrooms. There are also slight variations for the Sutton apartments. Un-American as it is, this means that not all singles, doubles, or triples are created equal. Not anymore. Soon to be gone are the days where your grades win you anything in housing. Whether you have a 4.0 or a 2.0 GPA this semester, a double room with a private bathroom will still cost more than the other doubles. In other words, even if you should be the very first student granted access to housing selection, who is to say that you can afford the housing you wish to select? Far be it from me to suggest that better grades should come with any sort of benefit. Students should not need a carrot to strive for good grades; after all, we are in college for exactly that purpose. Yet, the catch is that we want good grades for a practical purpose, not because grades have any value in themselves. Thanks to the change in housing prices, we are now being shown that better grades will not grant us any more benefits than worse grades. For an institution that aims to make us all responsible leaders and global citizens, Rollins is not doing much to reward its most responsible. This new housing plan also does not seem to consider the college’s current layout. As it stands, most of the rooms in Strong Hall contain private or semi-private bathrooms. These are within the higher tiers of

pricing, which means that a lot of students with similar socioeconomic backgrounds will be congregated in certain residence halls like Strong and Holt. This will only serve to create an unrealistic image of Rollins for some students since they will be far more exposed to people of one class than others. In this way, students will be deprived of certain diverse experiences. Part of being a global citizen is scope. We are meant to understand how vastly different the experiences of others can be to ours, both within and outside the United States. How can we understand the perspectives of others if we only meet people whose bank accounts look like ours? Of course, we are supposed to listen and share in class discussions. Ideally, that is where we would primarily hear the stories of others and understand the real scope of things. That is part of attending a small liberal college.

Yet, students spend a significant chunk of their time in their dorm rooms, surrounded by their neighbors who will now be somewhat less likely to come from a different economic background. However, believe it or not, this is not entirely the college's fault. Rollins actually does make a vested effort to listen to us students and understand our wants. Dining, parking, and housing top the list of concerns for Rollins because those are the things we talk about. As a result, Rollins has tiered housing according to bath-

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rooms because we—yes, we, the students—expend valuable oxygen on mourning our community bathrooms. We take every opportunity to condemn sharing bathrooms with others, and we feel validated with any tiny stain we find in the showers and stalls. It then stands to reason that Rollins did its best to take this oh-so-important concern into consideration. This is the result. Our fates are decided by the bathrooms in part because the college is offering less meritocracy and in part because we are squeamish.

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Pumpkin Pie Walnut Muffins By Kira Bernhard

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id someone say National Chiffon Cake Day? The Foodimentary, a source for the complete food holiday list, might have, but we are being rebellious and making these Pumpkin Pie Walnut Muffins instead! Servings: 5 Muffins Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes Difficulty: Easy Ingredients: • 30 g Oat Flour • 2 tbsp Coconut Flour • 1/2 cup Canned Pumpkin Puree • 1/2 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk • 1 Large Egg White • 1/2 tsp Baking Powder • 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract • 1/2 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice • 2-3 tbsp Chopped Walnuts

Recipe: 1. Preheat oven to 350F. 2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together all the ingredients except the chopped walnuts. 3. Line a muffin tin with five baking parchment cups. 4. Pour the batter into the muffin cups, evenly distributing it. 5. Top with chopped walnuts. 6. Bake in the oven for about 30-35 minutes. 7. Let it cool and serve.

Photos by Kira Bernhard Dr. Rick Foglesong has been an expert on all things Florida and will be missed by many come his retirement in May.

Dr. Foglesong 'graduates' with class of 2018 Beloved political science professor reflects on time at Rollins as he prepares for retirement. By Heather Borochaner

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fter teaching at Rollins for 34 years, Dr. Rick Foglesong is set to retire at the end of this semester. His Rollins career began in 1984, when he came to us to teach political science after six years spent teaching at Amherst College, Mass. During his 34 years at Rollins, Foglesong took some time out to teach at Hong Kong University, where he was a Fulbright Scholar, and at UCLA, where he taught in their urban-planning program.

Foglesong has been a go-to intellectual source for just about everything concerning Florida, commenting on such diverse topics as the national elections and Walt Disney World, a topic he specializes in. Beyond Walt Disney World and Floridian and American politics, Foglesong is also an expert in urban development and Hispanic politics. After retirement, he plans to continue in his position as a political analyst for WFTV-Channel 9. He also has plans on becoming a convention speaker. Most importantly, he said, he wants to dedicate more time to playing golf, going kayak fishing, and trying to stay healthy.

“My best experience was serving as faculty president in 2009 to 2011,” said Foglesong, “and my proudest moment was winning the college’s Bornstein Scholar award as the first recipient.” He said his fondest memories, though, have been watching so many of his students walk across the stage at graduation. “I figure I’m graduating, graduating with the Class of 2018, rather than retiring.” Foglesong had one final lesson he wished to impart to Rollins students: “Just because you can’t do everything to change the world, doesn’t mean you can’t do something.”

SPORTS Upcoming Sports Events

March 29

‣ Softball vs. Florida Tech, Melbourne, 3 p.m.

Rollins Golf struggles to replicate early Fall success As regionals approach, the Tars hope to make a comeback after several lackluster performances at tournaments.

‣ Baseball vs. Nova Southeastern, Ft. Lauderdale, 6 p.m.

March 30

‣ Softball vs. Florida Tech, Melbourne, 1 & 3 p.m. ‣ Baseball vs. Nova Southeastern, Ft. Lauderdale, 4 p.m. March 31

‣ Baseball vs. Nova Southeastern, Ft. Lauderdale, 12 p.m. ‣ Men’s Lacrosse vs. Nova Southeastern, Ft. Lauderdale, 1 p.m. ‣ HOME: Women’s Lacrosse vs. Palm Beach Atlantic, 5 p.m.

Photo Courtesy of Rollins Sports Sam Grindle ‘19, a Deer Isle, Maine native, led the way for the Tars and tied for 23rd in the team’s most recent tournament, the Bobcat Invitational, in Eatonton, Ga.

By Paul Schattschneider

April 4

‣ Men’s Tennis vs. Saint Leo, St. Leo, 3 p.m. ‣ Women’s Tennis vs. Eckerd, at Bert Martin Tennis Complex, 3:30 p.m. ‣ Women’s Lacrosse vs. Fla. Southern, Lakeland, 7 p.m. ‣ Men’s Lacrosse vs. Saint Leo, St. Leo, 7 p.m.

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fter a lackluster performance in the Georgia College Bobcat Invitational tournament last week, the Rollins Golf Team aims to bounce back, hoping to build momentum as conference and regional tournaments approach. Over the course of the season, the Tars started strong but failed to remain consistent. After the first two tournaments of the year were cancelled, the Tars partook in three invitationals in October. They placed 1st out of 18 teams, 4th out of 14 teams, and 2nd out of 18 teams. However, as the season picked back up this spring, the team struggled to mirror the success they found in the fall. The Tars placed 5th in a 15-team tournament in February, then

fell to 11th in the following 18team tournament. The Tars’ luck remained the same in the team’s most recent tournament, the Bobcat Invitational in Eatonton, Ga. The team placed 9th out of a total of 15 teams in the tournament, following a poor start in the first round. The Tars, a collective 18 over par in the first round, turned their play around in the second, carding a score of 2 under par for the team. With their solid second-round play lofting the Tars to 7th place, the team seemed poised to continue their momentum. However, the Tars’ success did not continue, matching their first-round score with an +18 in the final round of play. The Tars finished 28 shots off the victors, South Carolina Aiken, with no players breaking the top 20 of the individual

standings. Sam Grindle ‘19 tied for 23rd with teammate Morgan Egloff ‘20, who had a red-hot start 3 under par after the first two rounds, at 7 over par. Barry Babbitt ‘18, Will Hall ‘19, and Brock Drogosch ‘19MBA finished in ties for 41st, 53rd, and 57th, respectively. Grindle emphasized the importance of moving forward, particularly as postseason play approaches. With just one regular season tournament remaining before the conference tournament, Grindle highlighted consistency as a key factor in the team’s success moving forward. “In the past couple tournaments, we have shown that our good rounds can put us with the best teams in the country,” said Grindle, who has been one of the team’s top performers this season. “On the other hand, we ha-

ven’t played consistently at that level and this is a good chance for us to put a complete tournament together going into postseason play.” Although the Tars have been inconsistent lately, Grindle maintained his confidence in the team: “Our first focus is to play well and compete at the Sunshine State Conference tournament and earn a place in the NCAA Regional. From there, we just hope to play well, and anything can happen.” The Tars will put their consistency to the test for the final time during the regular season in the Rhode Island invitational tournament in Kingstown, R.I. on April 16 and 17, before heading to Davie, Fla. for the Sunshine State Conference Championship tournament.