The Sandspur Volume 122 Issue 1

Issue 1, Volume 122 Thursday, September 3, 2015

Rollins recognized for entrepreneurship After Forbes’ recent ranking, alumni share their secrets for starting a successful business. page 5

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Student organizations are a central part to many university communities, especially here at Rollins. The #FindYourAnchor movement is heavily aimed at helping students find an organization that they can call theirs.

Greek Life is one of the many types of organizations that students join during their college years.

Currently, Rollins College hosts 12 Greek Organizations— six fraternities and six sororities.

Four of the six fraternities have on campus housing; these include Lambda Chi Alpha, Chi Psi, X-Club, and Tau Kappa Epsilon. Conversely, all six sororities have on campus housing, these include Delta Zeta, Chi Omega, Alpha Omicron Pi, Non Compis Mentis, and Kappa Delta. Newly introduced Sorority Alpha Delta Pi has intermediate housing in a wing of Elizabeth, but with 50+ members already they are sure to move quickly into permanent

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staff, and alumni of Rollins. The FSLSPC will be one of the most comprehensive planning groups we’ve ever seen at Rollins. Students will play a key role in the process and will serve on all subgroups. Our goal is to set a vision to move the needle forward making Rollins a premier Fraternity and Sorority Life community nationally connected directly to the Liberal Arts mission and ethos.”

Currently 43 percent of student are involved in the FSL community, a number that many of the Rollins Community are both proud of and excited by, especially Meyer. The numbers clearly reflect that many Rollins students are selecting to participate in Fraternity and Sorority Life. According to Meyer, Rollins has seen a significant increase in membership since 2010.

“Unlike many large colleges and universities, FSL is ‘one’ part of our students’ identity, not the ‘only’ part. It’s incredible to think that 43 percent of our students are involved in something outside the classroom.”

The Numbers Rollins College hosts 12 fraternities and sororities.

The FSLPC is a newly formed committee that will create a plan and vision for FSL life for the next 5 to 7 years.

43 percent of students are involved in FSL. Rollins has seen a significant increase in Greek Life membership since 2010 Currently, 4 of the fraternities and all 6 sororities have oncampus housing.

Rollins to hosts two National Book Award finalists Minoska Hernandez

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A prominent issue of debate at Rollins is the future of Greek Life. Spearheading this issue is Micki Meyer, the current Lord Family Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs/Community.

Meyer, along with other members of the Rollins community, have created the FSL Strategic Planning Committee (FSLSPC).

The FSLSPC is working to create a plan and vision for Fraternity and Sorority life for the next 5-7 years at Rollins.

Meyer’s had this to say on the FSLSPC: “Strategic areas that will be covered in the plan include growth, advising/mentoring, resources and education.

These strategic priorities came forward as a series of recommendations from the FSL Alumni Task Force; a group of Rollins alumni brought together this past spring to work with staff to think about the future of FSL at Rollins.”

“The FSLSPC will involve members across the community including students, faculty,

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Each year the National Book Foundation (NBF) brings together the American literary community to recognize excellent writing in four different genre categories and merit those authors with the National Book Awards (NBA). For the past 10 years the National Book Awards has been bringing its finalists to colleges around the nation, and this year the organization has partnered with Rollins College; we are now the NBF’s sole representative in the Southeast.

On February 25, Rollins will have the opportunity to welcome two authors who have gained recognition from the NBF. The NBF awards this literary prize to one author in each of the following categories: Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, and Young People’s Literature. 20 judges are selected by the Foundation to decide on the awardee. Their Foundation’s goal is to reach out to readers everywhere and encourage the value of writing in America. Rollins’ new partnership with the NBF allows both students and

professors the chance to have a personal encounter with two of the winners during Winter With the Writers ’16. Rollins College English Professor and director of Winter With the Writers Dr. Carol Frost, as well as the executive director of NBF Harold Augenbraum, will decide together who among the finalists will speak at Rollins, including participating in book signings, interviews, and holding a Master Class during Winter With the Writers.

“The mission of the National Book Awards mirrors the mission of Winter With the Writers—to celebrate the best of literature, to expand its audience, and to enhance the cultural value of great writing in America,” said Frost. “Essentially, we’ll be joining forces with a high-profile institution to give to the Rollins community and the communities of Winter Park and Central Florida an even greater sense of literary excellence.”

Frost states that she has previously been a judge for the National Book Awards and held a similar position for other literary programs. “I’ve found that making literary choices is nearly

always interesting, sometimes confounding, and also exciting.

I’m very pleased with the overall

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I’m really excited because the reason that I came to Rollins was for the writing program.

caliber of writers coming to our 2016 literary festival.”

Rollins students are especially looking forward to attending Winter With the Writers this year and meeting the National Book Awards finalists. English Major Barbara Padilla ’18 stated, “I feel really excited because the reason that I came to Rollins was for the writing program. I heard it was the best, and it’s awesome to know that authors who are recognized for being the best are going to be here”.

She expressed an interest in reading novels awarded with ti-

tles such as the NBA and is looking forward to meeting the authors of those novels personally.

“I’m definitely looking forward to learning more about their work and their inspiration and techniques.”

As well as the two NBA finalists, Rollins will be welcoming other widely recognized authors during Winter With the Writers.

On February 4, Antonio Skàrmeta, a Chilean novelist, screenwriter, and diplomat will be visiting; on February 11, Philip F. Deaver, Rollins College English professor, author, and poet; and on February 18, Chase Twichell, the author of seven books for poetry and an Irving Bacheller Professor of Creative Writing.

According to Frost, Rollins will definitely have more literary opportunities to look forward to in the future, not only due to this new partnership, but also because of Winter With the Writers inviting superb writers.

“The NBA connection makes our literary presence a bit larger and Rollins College’s long devotion to contemporary literature more visible on the national stage.”

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Thursday, September 3, 2015

Making strides in gender-neutral housing Danielle Del Pico

Staff Writer

Gender-neutral housing, on the Rollins website, is “defined as a housing option in which two or more students mutually agree to share a multiple-occupancy apartment, regardless of sex or gender identity or expression.”

This practice allows students to base roommate choices solely on compatibility, unrestricted by sex or gender. Gender-neutral housing was made initially available in Sutton Hall for upper-class students and is now an option in Strong Hall and Elizabeth Hall. Holt Hall is projected to undergo a major renovation this fall term to accommodate these new mandates. Several clearly marked bathrooms in

these halls have also been designated as gender neutral. So far, the general response has been overwhelmingly positive with only a few noted instances of parents sharing concern for their respective students.

Leon Hayner, the Director of Residential Life at Rollins, elaborated on these exciting new housing options for Rollins students: “We started a pilot program in Sutton three years ago because some students expressed interest. It went very well and we had success. So the past couple years we have been expanding it. We are still trying to figure out how to start this with underclassmen, there has been a delay because of the current way the applications are worded and abiding by Florida state laws. Right now, it’s a

special request for underclassmen.”

Gender-neutral housing would be beneficial for not just some students, but realistically the student body as a whole.

Hayner reflected on creating a safe student housing environment. “If we are thinking about students who identify as LGBT, one of their primary concerns is being accepted and feeling safe.

If we had a system that could match them up with somebody else who would be welcoming, was not going to scrutinize them or jeopardize their safety, then that is going to help their transition right away! It comes down to us figuring out the logistics of how we do that with our software and best match people.”

Conclusively, Hayner also

discussed the vast advantages for students. “It comes down to ‘who is going to be your best roommate?’ Living situations have a big impact on academic performance, social comfort levels, feeling like you have found a place and your room is your own. This is why we made the switch. Many schools have already implemented these practices.”

Abby Hollern, Director of the Center for Inclusion & Campus Involvement, commented on the overall impact of these revisions to housing.

“I’m so proud of our campus and the work that Rollins has done to create a more inclusive environment in regards to gender identity. Some of these changes like bathroom signage

or language choices may seem small but they make a big impact. Thanks to many of the staff and faculty on campus who have been engaged in social justice work for many years, Rollins has really been a role model in the community. Not only have we been working hard to make changes on campus, but we’ve also added the Rollins voice to creating inclusive spaces within the community. One example is that a group of Rollins faculty and staff spoke at the Orange County School Board meeting where the nondiscrimination policy was expanded to include sexual orientation and gender identity. I’m looking forward to our continued commitment to inclusion on campus and in our community.”

New exhibits come to CFAM The third and smallest opening exhibition of the moment, “Enduring Documents,” displays American photographs from the late 19th to early 20th century.

Highlighting some of the earliest photographs of presidents such as Abraham Lincoln and artists

like Clarence White and Henry Matisse, “the origination of the portrait as a mode of artistry is examined,” said Yoon. The brilliance of this final exhibition is in the “techniques, formats, and even subjects used by pioneering technology,” placed next to

pieces like Dugan’s modern photographs made possible by innovations of the past. Through both Dugan’s exhibition and “Enduring Documents,” it is evident that photography is not only a complex art form, but a historical necessity.

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As a new school year begins, first year students arrive on campus, long lines at the Campus Center return, and new exhibitions at our own Cornell Fine Arts Museum have come.

Two new art exhibitions and one smaller collection have recently opened at CFAM, displaying artistry of two very different kinds.

“Fashionable Portraits in Europe,” “Every Breath we Drew,” and “Enduring Documents” touch on the importance of classical artistry and theme, self-discovery, and historical place.

A collection of photographic portraits by Jess T. Dugan, “Every Breath we Drew” depicts the search for identity and intimacy from the queer perspective. Drawing on implications of sexual intimacy as well as the solitude in discovery of the self, Dugan seems to encroach upon the duality of what is essentially human—the necessity of community as well as a strong foundation of self. Accompanying her self-portrait “Bath,” Dugan states that her work epitomizes a desire “to be seen by others as I see myself.” Her portraits consist of subjects of varying age and pesuaion, such as the transgender Dallas (“Dallas Lying on the Bed”) gazing at the camera confidently, to the androgynous youth Jillian (“Jillian”). Challenging gender boundaries and long held expectations for masculinity, Dugan brings to life a juxtaposing gentle, yet raw, look

at accepting and understanding oneself and others.

The second large exhibition of the moment, “Fashionable Portraits in Europe,” features Renaissance and Baroque art “pulled from our permanent collection in order to highlight many of our classical pieces, specifically those that have been under-appreciated,” said Dale Montgomery Fellow Rangsook Yoon, who oversaw the exhibitions setup. Portraits in the Renaissance era were a symbol of wealth and high social status, further emphasized by the mode of dress of each sitter. As such, the eras obsession with wealth, aristocracy, class distinction and fashion is more than evident.

“These works span from the late 15th to early 19th century, the focus on format, detail, and fashion in each piece portray the evolution of the portrait in and of itself,” stated Yoon regarding the differences in background and the degree of high fashion varying between each oil painting. “The significance of fashion at the time and the difference between those of men and women illustrate to a degree the gender construction occurring at the time, contrasting with the goal of Dugan’s photographic portraits challenging stereotypical masculinity.”

The breadth of change between societal perspectives on gender in the Renaissance period and the modern day are stark, made even more obvious in that both exhibitions are shown through portraits.

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Freshman provides positive opinion on orientation process Amanda Hughes

Writer

Our parents will remember Freshman Orientation as the beginning of our academic careers. Those brave women and men who hauled boxes across Mills Lawn while fighting tears were undoubtedly moved by Convocation. They called their children on the phone, begging them to wear something nice for Candlewish. They saw finding the perfect shirt to send to Aunt Marge as a world-class adventure.

The adventures of the Class of 2019 were somewhat different.

We freshmen will remember ball pits, kettle corn, and ice cream.

We will know the joy of finally catching our very own bits of heaven at the Pancake Flip. We will wish we could donate to such worthy causes as “Joints for the Homeless” or find 20 dollar bills in our produce. One night I drove a classmate to Gilt for the annual back-to-school nightclub bash; the next night, I drove a different girl to the emergency room. Needless to say, my experience this past week was slightly more colorful than my mother’s. Freshman life is fast-paced and unpredictable, but that is the beauty of it.

Before I came to Rollins, had you sat me down in a psychiatrist’s chair and asked me to play word-association with the unique experience of going to college, my list would have been comprised of several F-words: Fear. Fish-out-of-Water. Another, less-scholarly term. After Freshman Orientation, I could only give you one: Found.

I was so proud, as I am sure the rest of my class was, to be welcomed to the Rollins community by President Cornwell.

No matter how many times people congratulated me on making it out of high school alive, I only truly believed it once I got here. But, even after matriculating, there were those little doubts. You all know them well: I’m not in college. No one will like me. I don’t belong here.

So many people have proven those thoughts wrong.

MB Vincent and Hanna Cody ’16, my peer mentors, took my entire RCC to get fro-yo; Dr. French still asks constantly about my EP after I mentioned my songwriting during one of the thousands of icebreakers during RCC. From day one, the staff and students of Rollins have looked at me like I

was part of the family. Before last week, I doubted whether I was even supposed to be at Rollins. After only seven days, I am certain that Orientation not only began my collegiate life, but my life as a happier, healthier, and more fearless version of the girl who graduated from the 12th grade in May. I mean, I danced in a nightclub. I auditioned for the Annie Russell’s fall season. I even—

drumroll, please—talked to a boy.

I had a blast at orientation. If you did not, fellow newbies, I offer this advice: Do not be scared to dive into the sentimentality of this new beginning. I heard people walking to class this week saying how Orientation was booked too solid for their delicate sleep patterns or too mushy to be cool, but I promise you will get the most from your experi-

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ence if you relish in discovering your place instead of worrying about finding it. This year is going to be a blast, but only if you let it. Try new things. Treat every opportunity as a gift. Talk to boys! If you want to, you will find your anchor here.

Good luck and Fiat Lux. Photos by Rollins Flickr

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Thursday, September 3, 2015

Future entrepreneurs find fountain of wisdom in alumni advice Rollins, one of the top entrepreneurial schools in the nation, boasts successful alumni who are more than willing to share tips of the trade Danielle Del Pico

Staff Writer

Forbes magazine recognized Rollins College as the #11 Most Entrepreneurial College in America for 2015.

Rollins has the distinction of being the only college in Florida to rank in the top 50. College is not only a place of academic education, but also an endless source for new ideas to prosper. The campus embraces social opportunities, offering a wide variety of activities, allowing students to meet new people and network.

The Rollins Crummer Graduate School of Business also boasts the Center for Advanced Entrepreneurship, which serves as a mentoring, networking and education facility to aid and assist the business owners of tomorrow. Rollins and its resources can be an integral tool in its students’ development as an industry magnate.

An entrepreneur, by definition, is “one who undertakes an enterprise; one who owns and manages a business; a person who takes the risk of profit or loss.”

It is not a career choice for the faint of heart; many vigorous challenges lie ahead in your journey to success. What is your idea or concept? Can this idea revolutionize? Can this idea benefit the masses and perhaps augment the status quo?

Many Rollins alumni have been happy to share their experiences with their own companies and the challenges they have faced. Ranging from multimedia companies to home furnishings, Rollins alumni have proven themselves to be as diverse in their interests as they are bold in their enterprise, willing to test the waters of the global consumer and creative market.

“The Crummer Graduate School is proud to be an integral part of the growing role entrepreneurship plays in today’s current economy,” said Dean Tom McEvoy.

He added, “The proliferation of start-ups in Orlando and nationwide lends credence to the rising value of entrepreneurial

education.”

Michelle Jones ’01, Organizational Communication major, is the president of Violectric, Strings Etc., and Fretless Rock.

These companies have allowed her the opportunity to tour, work with a variety of musical artists and companies, educate through art programs of her own design, and compose original work.

She reflected on the importance of having a strong supporter who will not only help spur your vision, but also advise you on how to achieve it.

“If you can intern with a seasoned professional in your chosen genre or have a strong mentor relationship with your professors, they will also give you guidance towards your desired path,” she said. She added, “Although some of my strongest lessons were from the school of hard knocks, I learned more from my mentor and professor Alphonse Carlo, as he was a seasoned professional who saw something in me and encouraged me to never give up.”

Patrick de la Roza ’08MBA, CEO of EASE Applications, a smartphone application designed for clinicians to provide updates to patients’ families and friends on their loved ones’ medical procedure. He brought to light the challenges he has faced thus far with his company.

“Our biggest challenge has been speed to market,” he said. ”We have a great concept and our customers have echoed the same. However, selling to hospitals has been one of the most challenging things I have ever attempted. There are many obstacles to overcome and approvals required in order to acquire a new customer. EASE has opened a window into the operating room that has never before existed; however, that causes some to pause. Once they realize the profound benefits, we are able to move forward, but it requires tenacity and creativity.”

John Humphrey ’10MBA, CEO of Greycork, an innovative and modern furniture company, offers insight into making your entrepreneurial endeavors a success.

He said, “Find the time to maintain a healthy personal life.

I have a theory that there is an invisible tether between your

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Rollins alumni have proven themselves to be as diverse in their interests as they are bold in their enterprise. personal life and your professional life, and you won’t be able to make sustainable strides in one without making comparable strides in the other. When running a start-up company, you trick yourself into believing that you have to put your personal life aside in order to succeed.

From my experience, that’s not true. In fact, I’d argue that if you don’t continue actively finding outside sources of inspiration or creativity, you’ll get burnt out and your performance will suffer.”

There is no denying starting a new project is challenging. Many factors can become a hurdle, especially if you are also studying at school and juggling classes.

Adam Schwartz ’12 MBA, Founder of FRESHeTECH and Freedom Audio, shares how early ambition will benefit your long-term career.

“Start working on projects early. It is much easier to grad-

uate from school with a small business generating revenue than starting from scratch,” he said.

Besides a fantastic idea and diligence, what is the key to getting your business venture off the ground?

Marketing. In an age that is tightly interwoven with mass social media, it is easier than ever to bridge the gap between yourself and rest of the world.

Networking is made easier with applications like Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram, among others.

Bridget Murray ’14 is the Founder and CEO of BMMaids: Bridesmaid’s Maid, a service devoted to writing speeches for bridesmaids, groomsmen and maids of honor. She started her company in August 2014, and she has found success by seeking out new clients and contacts on her own.

“I do all my own marketing, so it really is up to me how much work I want to put into it. I try to reach out to at least five wedding planners a week, distribute business cards to local venders, post on social media, and target bachelorette/bachelor parties I find online. I try not to spend any money on my marketing, and so far I haven’t had to!”

Kim Burdges ’05 is the founder of Mixtape Entertainment in Atlanta, which is “a multi-media production and editorial company focusing on independent film, music, and events.”

She is also the Co-Founder and editor of MixtapeAtlanta, a website devoted to music and film event multimedia. She recognizes the biggest trial of forming your own company is taking full responsibility for it.

“The biggest challenge is also the greatest advantage: you’re the boss. You get to call the shots, but at the same time you have to hold yourself accountable,” she said. “Success and failure all fall on your shoulders.”

Business is business, as they say. But what you make of your business and the hard work that goes into it creates a whole new you.

Tips for Tars Try to intern with professionals in your desired field Learn and gain knowledge from your professors Utilize connections with students and faculty to foster ideas Be willing to take risks Start building and expanding ideas while in college Start facilitating projects now Maintain a healthy social network Work diligently in your classes Market your ideas and self image Have accountability for your actions Dont be intimidated by market entry risks Build relationships with fellow classmates Look impressive in your dress and appearance Focus on developing skills and interests You will reap the effort you put in

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Thursday, September 3, 2015

Rollins professors, students publish illuminative book on Winter Park history Kolten Ellis

Writer

The latest installment of the Images of Modern America series, which catalogues America’s towns through photographs, beautifully explores the rich history of the Winter Park area.

History professors Claire Strom and Jim Norris, Sydney Marshall ’15, and Danielle Johnson ’16, the book’s coauthors, provide an inside perspective into Winter Park culture and history.

The photos in the book are drawn from museums, library archives, and private collections— including that of Rita Bornstein, former Rollins president. Save for the first chapter on the origins of Winter Park, the book is organized thematically rather than chronologically, illustrating specific themes of Winter Park life throughout its history.

As a Rollins student, it was extremely interesting to see how

traditions in our community have originated, developed, and evolved into the Winter Park we know and love today.

For example, a photograph from the 1950s (p. 14) shows Park Avenue lined with cars, not a parking space in sight (some things never change!). Photos of Lipsync from the 1980s (p. 86) and the Rollins Sailing Club from 1964 (p. 81) illustrate some of the deep traditions that tie Rollins into the Winter Park culture and continue on to the present day.

The authors also highlight Winter Park’s commitment to the flourishing of art and music, as well as the centrality of public awareness and activism in the community here.

The latter is evident in the book’s discussion of events such as celebration on Mill’s Lawn of the first Earth Day (p. 52), a Martin Luther King, Jr., day march (p. 50), and the various protests and campaigns held by Winter

Park residents (pp. 54-58).

In addition to the idyllic nostalgia created by the photographs, the captions provided are both informative and entertaining.

One particularly amusing caption below a 1960s-era photograph of students sitting on the hoods of their cars reads, “The dean of women expressed concern about dating in automobiles, writing, ‘The matter of social conduct in cars is an age-old problem’” (p. 72). One can only imagine her response to today’s options of co-ed housing for upperclassmen on campus!

As an accessible, interesting introduction to the history and culture of Winter Park, Images of Modern America: Winter Park showcases a wide range of topics and provides the casual history buff with an indispensible guide to a vibrant cultural history in which Rollins has played no small part.

Upcoming plays at Annie Russell The Annie Russell production list promises plenty of entertainment from the theater for the new school year.

Corinne Shoemaker

Writer

As the summer draws to a close, get ready to hang up your swimsuit and grab your tissues for a fun season at the Annie Russell Theatre where you are sure to experience a lot of laughter and, let us face it, some tears.

This season’s lineup is a particularly exciting one that features everything from delirious junkies to a certain iconic meddler. It all starts on September 25. Here is what you can expect to see: Reefer Madness September 25 – October 3 What happens when two young star-crossed lovers get involved with marijuana? In the cult propaganda film Reefer Madness, the consequences range from hallucinations to murder— consequences which are also

highlighted in the musical version of the same name. The folks at the Annie Russell Theatre are bringing this comical play to the stage for your viewing pleasure starting on September 25. This is a show you really do not want to miss! (Just do not bring any kids... or your grandma).

Tartuffe November 13 – November 21 Broadway actor John Christopher Jones is returning to Winter Park to direct this French comedy classic that dates back to 1664. Centering on Tartuffe, our villain, who tricks a man into giving up his home—and even his daughter—this play explores some of the hypocrisy in religion, which resulted in its initial ban from stages across France.

Come see this legendary story beginning on November 13.

Expecting Isabel February 12 – February 20

Expecting Isabel, the brainchild of actress and award-winning playwright Lisa Loomer, provides a silly yet heartfelt story about an older couple struggling to jump on the parenthood bandwagon. Beginning on February 12, spend an evening following their journey and experiencing the emotional rollercoaster that is marriage.

Hello, Dolly!

April 15 – April 23 There is not much to be said about this classic romantic comedy that follows a determined matchmaker who sets her sights on a rich widower. If you have not seen it, you can look forward to plenty of laughs and heartwarming tunes. Everyone else will experience a show unlike any other as they return to this magical story under the roof of the Annie Russell Theater beginning April 15.

‘Straight Outta Compton’ portrays NWA The film ‘Straight Outta Compton’ provides refreshingly brilliant acting and a much-needed addition to the summer film bloc.

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incredible. You truly feel the inWriter tensity of the people in the room as they face off against one anStraight Outta Compton is one other—with no punches thrown of the best ways to close off the or shots fired. The simple act of summer film block. Directed by glaring at one another has never F. Gray Gary and starring O’Shea been more terrifying. ProducJackson Jr., Jason Mitchell, and ers Ice Cube and Dr. Dre truly Corey Hawkins, the movie takes wanted the film to show the auplace in the mid 1980s where five thenticity of some of the most young men from Compton cre- terrifying situations that they ate the revolutionary rap group went through. An intense faceoff NWA. The film focuses on three with drug dealers has never been specific men, Ice Cube (Jackson), more suspenseful and gripping.

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Thursday, September 3, 2015

Exciting upcoming concerts from The ScoBeat Jonny Scoblionko

Columnist

I can almost hear the screaming guitar echoing through the trees, luring people out of the woods like moths to a flame. I can almost taste the whisky as the bottle gets passed around the campfire. I can almost smell the sweet, dewy air as I watch the sun come up and shine through the Spanish moss.

Grab your camping supplies and your festival gear because while summer may be over, Suwannee Season has just begun.

First up on the Suwannee schedule is Magnolia Festival, happening October 15-18. Celebrating its 19th year, MagFest is one of Suwannee’s most established events. With four stages of music, MagFest consistently features some of the world’s finest performers in Americana, Roots Rock, Acoustic Blues, Singer/ Songwriter, Bluegrass and Newgrass, Cajun/Zydeco, New & Traditional Folk, and other forms of American Roots music.

Headlining the event will be the Tedeschi Trucks Band (Derek Trucks of the Allman Brothers), The Avett Brothers, and The Del McCoury Band. Supporting acts include Keller Williams’ Grateful Gospel, the Jeff Austen Band, Oteil Burbridge and Roosevelt Collier Band (featuring Oteil Burbridge of the Allman Brothers), Donna the Buffalo, The Motet, The London Souls, Col. Bruce Hampton, and many more. Do not sleep on your chance to experience some of the most heartfelt music of the year.

Next up: Hulaween. I am not sure what your Halloween plans are, but cancel them. Now in its third annual year, The String Cheese Incident’s Suwannee Hulaween is shaping up to be one of the best festivals of the year.

With a very similar feel to Electric Forest, Hulaween serves as wonderful fusion of electronic and instrumental music. Along with seven (yes, SEVEN) sets of String Cheese, the diverse lineup features acts spanning all genres.

Headliners include STS9, Pri-

mus, Odeza, Pretty Lights, and Chance the Rapper with The Social Experiment, with supporting acts such as Slightly Stoopid, Railroad Earth, Lettuce, Dopapod, and the Floozies. Furthermore, there will be an extra special Thursday Pre-Party hosted

by Joe Russo’s Almost Dead. Oh yeah, did I mention that there is still a second wave of artists yet to be announced? And let us not forget one of Hulaween’s most distinguishing aspects: Spirit Lake. Described by event promoters as “an experiential artistic glowing menagerie of multimedia metalwork, paintings, sculptures, light projections and live performances that morphs the prehistoric-looking forest into a vivid dream-like space,” you will never be so happy to be lost in the woods. There will also be theme nights, yoga workshops, and numerous interactive art installations throughout the grounds.

With ticket prices for both events increasing soon, be sure to grab your tickets now.

Floridian gives fall fashion advice Lea Warren

Writer

As a Florida girl, born and raised in the blistering heat, one would think my wardrobe would be filled with shorts, tanks, and a whole manner of tropical outfits.

In actuality, upon going through my closet, I counted over 20 sweaters, 8 pairs of pants, 15 scarves, 7 pairs of boots—I could go on, but you get the picture.

I, like many other fashion-loving Florida girls, have an unfortunate obsession with fall and winter fashion. After 18 years of rain, humidity, and 80 degree Decembers, one might think I would learn to lay off the autumnal garb, but I cannot help myself.

For those who are native Floridians, I am sure you understand my plight. For snowbirds, even if you love the chance to wear shorts and sundresses now, the endless summer will lose its allure fairly quickly. So, long story short, everyone on campus will want a shift to autumn— both in temperature and dress— by mid-to-late October. Sadly, we cannot control the weather, and so our hands are tied in that arena. On the other hand, with fashion, we have a bit more control.

This year fashion week displayed patchwork jackets, floor-duster coats, puffer coats, turtlenecks, midi boots, tights, chunky knits, velvet, and wool to name a few styles. Layers are officially in, and sundresses are out. This, of course, poses an issue for the fashion-forward Floridian, as heavy layers are not an option when our version of cold is 72 and sunny.

On the upside, fashion week also showed winter florals, slip dresses, carwash skirts, statement blouses, and earrings, all of which can be worn in warm weather. Beyond that, one must be more creative.

My first fashion hack is in reference to chunky knits and turtlenecks. Obviously, wearing a huge wool sweater would result in heatstroke in Florida 364 days out of our year, but luckily there are other comparable options. The first: sleeveless turtlenecks. These, cotton turtlenecks, and wide-knit sweaters have become quite common, and all are more breathable than the alter-

natives. Also, crocheted sweaters and cardigans can give an outfit a fall or wintry appearance without being stifling, even if the temperature tests our patience at 80 or 90 degrees in mid-November (which happens frequently, so those new to Florida: beware).

Next—coats. An amazing coat is the staple of fall clothing, so when cheating the weather on this particular article, the easiest option is to find your favorite silhouette in a lighter material.

Coats that debuted on the runway in heavy materials like wool or leather can often be found in materials like cotton, poly-blends, summer wool, or faux leather. On a recent trip to the Mall at Millennia, I was able to find two beautiful trench coats, one cotton and one poly-blend, a summer wool pea coat, several light faux-leather jackets, and countless heavy knit and patchwork sweaters made from cotton yarn, summer wool, and poly-blends.

As for boots, it may sound strange, but the cheaper the boot, the better. Of course, be sure the boots you buy are on trend, but you do not need to buy the expensive brand. This is because, as a general rule, the better quality boot, the warmer it keeps your foot. In most cases, that is exactly what a shopper wants. But in Florida, boots are typically an accessory with little to no functionality and warmth is more of a con.

In parting, here are a few last hints to a cool wardrobe. First: layer. There will be many fall and winter mornings when you will wake up freezing, but by noon, if you are wearing a heavy sweater, you will burn up. Try a short-sleeved shirt under a light sweater or a scarf with a coat on top. That way, as temperature rises, you can shed your layers as needed. Second: cotton, cotton, cotton. Linen and tropical wool are helpful as well because they breathe, which is essential for warmer climates. Third: dark fabrics are a good idea as they do not show sweat if you are caught in the afternoon warmth. Fourth, and finally: have fun with your wardrobe! Love what you put on each morning and be comfortable in the clothes you choose.

Enjoy this fall season and dress well. If you approach it right, you will love every minute of it.

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Thursday, September 3, 2015

Women’s soccer ranks second in preseason poll

Annie Dulman competes in Women’s Amateur Championship

The Sunshine State Conference places Women’s Soccer team at the top.

Experienced golfer brings her game to the next level.

Amy Martin

Writer

Women’s soccer will enter the 2015 season ranked second in the Sunshine State Conference Preseason Coaches’ Poll. The high preseason ranking results from the Tars successful last season, where we were the 2014 SSC Tournament Champions as well as the 2014 National Runner-up.

Rollins was picked second only behind Barry University, who received 59 total points and 4 first place votes in the poll. Barry has been crowned SSC regular season champions eight times, including the last two seasons.

Barry received a one-vote edge over the Tars for first place. Rollins received 58 votes and 4 first place votes.

Saint Leo University is third in the poll with 52 total votes and the final first place vote.

Fall 2014 saw one of the most successful seasons in Rollins history with the Tars earning their second consecutive, third overall, SSC Soccer Tournament and earned a place in the South Regional. Rollins defeated Valdosta State (Ga.), 1-0, and then Columbus State (Ga.), 2-1, to gain advance to the National Semifinal for the first time in program history.

The Tars defeated Colorado School of Mines, 1-0, to advance to the National Championship but eventually fell to back-toback national champions Grand Valley State, 3-0.

The Tars will travel to Columbus, Georgia, to kick off their regular season on Friday, September 4 in a 5 p.m. matchup against Lee University. Fans can follow all of the action and women’s soccer news at RollinsSports.com.

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Amy Martin

Writer

Annie Dulman ’16, member of the Rollins Women’s golf team, earned the unique opportunity to compete in the 115th U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship at Portland Golf Club this summer.

Dulman has been the best NCAA Division II women’s golfer in the country. Dulman, 21, of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, was the 2013 National Freshman of the Year and Player of the Year, as well as the 2014 National Player of the Year and 2015 Co-National Player of the Year for Rollins College.

The golfer’s experience with the USGA began last summer when she snagged a competitive position as the USGA merchandise intern for the U.S. Open and U.S. Women’s Open at Pinehurst No. 2. Dulman worked on-site for nearly two months, helping

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The golfer’s experience with the USGA began last summer when she snagged a competitive position as the USGA merchandise intern for the U.S. Open.

set up and maintain the merchandise tent for the historic back-to-back U.S. Open Championships.

Dulman had the opportunity to see both sides of the Championship tournament though

interning for the USGA and working closely with USGA Executive Director Mike Davis and USGA President Tom O’Toole Jr., the people who run the operation. She was also able to be on the other side of the rope as a competitor in one of the most prestigious tournaments in women’s golf.

“It was really cool getting to see how it all operates. I didn’t realize how much actually went into it,” she said. “It’s a lot of work, so I really appreciate the experience. As a player, you’re so focused that you don’t really know everything that’s going on to run a championship. It made me further appreciate what the USGA does.”

Coming off the success of a unique and exciting summer performance, Dulman, a senior this year, will kick off the 20152016 season as a key competitor on the Rollins women’s golf team.