Here are the winners of the Hearst Awards, the best work produced by college journalists.
http://www.hearstfdn.org/hearst_journalism/competitions.php?year=2010&type=Writing
Read the top 3 in the Features category for 2010? What do you think made these attractive to the judges?
Post your reflection in the comments section before our class meets on Feb. 16 -- hopefully this post will not disappear from the blog. Have a great week.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Obama proposes end to 'don't ask, don't tell'
Calling it the “right thing to do,” President Barack Obama and his top military advisers want to repeal the “don’t ask, don’t tell” law that prohibits homosexuals from serving openly in the armed forces.
“This year, I will work with Congress and our military to finally repeal the law that denies gay Americans the right to serve the country they love because of who they are,” Obama pledged last month during the State of the Union address.
This proposal has stirred strong – and mixed – feelings throughout Washington, the country and here at UT.
“In my opinion, being gay has nothing to do with how capable you are of being able to serve in the military,” said UT freshman Jess Bernard. “I have gay friends here at school who are tough as hell and could easily handle a straight guy, so why does the military have to know if they’re gay?”
Sophomore Brendan Milliken, a midshipman in the USF-UT Naval ROTC program, said the president has “good intentions,” but said he worries about potential consequences for openly gay members of the military.
“Disclosing military members’ sexuality could potentially open up the flood gates for more discrimination to occur in the future,” he predicted.
Adm. Michael Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs, and Defense Secretary Robert Gates appeared before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Feb. 2, a few days after Obama’s state of the union, to promote the proposal.
“I cannot escape being troubled by the fact we have in place a policy which forces young men and women to lie about who they are in order to defend their fellow citizens,” said Mullen, who was first appointed by former President George W. Bush.
Longtime Arizona Sen. John McCain (Rep.) expressed his disapproval for the recent push to repeal the policy. McCain, a decorated veteran, said the current policy does not need fixing.
“It is well understood and predominately supported by our military at all levels,” he said in a news release.
Gates wants to conduct a yearlong study on the policy change, followed by a year of transition, according to The New York Times. Obama promoted gay rights throughout his campaign, but even with a Democratic-led Congress, experts predict he may face stiff opposition.
“Voters may feel better about the idea of openly gay soldiers and sailors but that doesn’t mean the process of trying to change the policy doesn’t have enormous political risks for Obama,” said Peter A. Brown, assistant director of the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute.
Still, plenty believe the difficulty of the change shouldn’t stop it from happening.
“I feel that all types of lifestyles should be able to serve in the Army. Sexual preference shouldn’t be an issue when it comes to protecting our country,” said junior Samantha Gant.
However, others fear that if the changes happen too soon, it will breed animosity.
“I feel as though those who admit openly to being homosexual will end up being tortured through insults, violence and any other means by our military personnel,” said sophomore Abby Ray. “I do think that sometime this policy should be repealed, but I agree that at this time with the war and tension already present, this is a bad idea.”
“This year, I will work with Congress and our military to finally repeal the law that denies gay Americans the right to serve the country they love because of who they are,” Obama pledged last month during the State of the Union address.
This proposal has stirred strong – and mixed – feelings throughout Washington, the country and here at UT.
“In my opinion, being gay has nothing to do with how capable you are of being able to serve in the military,” said UT freshman Jess Bernard. “I have gay friends here at school who are tough as hell and could easily handle a straight guy, so why does the military have to know if they’re gay?”
Sophomore Brendan Milliken, a midshipman in the USF-UT Naval ROTC program, said the president has “good intentions,” but said he worries about potential consequences for openly gay members of the military.
“Disclosing military members’ sexuality could potentially open up the flood gates for more discrimination to occur in the future,” he predicted.
Adm. Michael Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs, and Defense Secretary Robert Gates appeared before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Feb. 2, a few days after Obama’s state of the union, to promote the proposal.
“I cannot escape being troubled by the fact we have in place a policy which forces young men and women to lie about who they are in order to defend their fellow citizens,” said Mullen, who was first appointed by former President George W. Bush.
Longtime Arizona Sen. John McCain (Rep.) expressed his disapproval for the recent push to repeal the policy. McCain, a decorated veteran, said the current policy does not need fixing.
“It is well understood and predominately supported by our military at all levels,” he said in a news release.
Gates wants to conduct a yearlong study on the policy change, followed by a year of transition, according to The New York Times. Obama promoted gay rights throughout his campaign, but even with a Democratic-led Congress, experts predict he may face stiff opposition.
“Voters may feel better about the idea of openly gay soldiers and sailors but that doesn’t mean the process of trying to change the policy doesn’t have enormous political risks for Obama,” said Peter A. Brown, assistant director of the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute.
Still, plenty believe the difficulty of the change shouldn’t stop it from happening.
“I feel that all types of lifestyles should be able to serve in the Army. Sexual preference shouldn’t be an issue when it comes to protecting our country,” said junior Samantha Gant.
However, others fear that if the changes happen too soon, it will breed animosity.
“I feel as though those who admit openly to being homosexual will end up being tortured through insults, violence and any other means by our military personnel,” said sophomore Abby Ray. “I do think that sometime this policy should be repealed, but I agree that at this time with the war and tension already present, this is a bad idea.”
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Tri Beta Fish Fundraiser
University of Tampa Biological Science Honors Society, Tri Beta, is hosting a fish sale fundraiser on campus inside the Vaughn Center, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Feb. 3-5.
The members of Tri Beta are going to be selling fish bowls for $10 each. Each bowl comes with fish food, and contains one Siamese Fighting fish, commonly known as the Betta fish, and rocks for the bottom of the bowl.
The money Tri Beta raises is going to be used to purchase emission rights from the Regional Clean Air Market. RECLAIM gives companies a cap on how much pollution their facilities can emit, and lowers that cap each year, forcing facilities to reduce emissions or buy rights from companies that have extra.
According to Tri Beta member Cory Gucwa, a sophomore majoring in Biology, Tri Beta plans on spending their emission rights on greenhouse gas, or GHG. By purchasing GHG rights, the amount of emission rights in circulation will diminish, effectively lowering emissions.
The members Tri Beta seem optimistic about the sale, and making a difference.
"I'm really happy to be able to have this chance to make a positive impact on the environment," Sophomore Marine Biology major Erich Dietterle said. "It [pollution] is a huge problem in the world right now, and most people just aren't taking it seriously. We are just trying to do our part."
Sophomore Biology major Ernie Gonzalez agreed.
“I think it a good idea,” Gonzalez said. “We're going to make a little bit of a difference. And with the club name and all. I mean Tri Beta is selling Betta fish. And hey, it provides some pets for some people, so that’s always good.”
Gonzalez said that he thought the sale would be a lot more fun than something more common, like a bake sale.
“I personally would have preferred a sea-themed car wash,” Gonzalez said. “You know, have the girls dress up as mermaids or something. But oh well.”
The members of Tri Beta are going to be selling fish bowls for $10 each. Each bowl comes with fish food, and contains one Siamese Fighting fish, commonly known as the Betta fish, and rocks for the bottom of the bowl.
The money Tri Beta raises is going to be used to purchase emission rights from the Regional Clean Air Market. RECLAIM gives companies a cap on how much pollution their facilities can emit, and lowers that cap each year, forcing facilities to reduce emissions or buy rights from companies that have extra.
According to Tri Beta member Cory Gucwa, a sophomore majoring in Biology, Tri Beta plans on spending their emission rights on greenhouse gas, or GHG. By purchasing GHG rights, the amount of emission rights in circulation will diminish, effectively lowering emissions.
The members Tri Beta seem optimistic about the sale, and making a difference.
"I'm really happy to be able to have this chance to make a positive impact on the environment," Sophomore Marine Biology major Erich Dietterle said. "It [pollution] is a huge problem in the world right now, and most people just aren't taking it seriously. We are just trying to do our part."
Sophomore Biology major Ernie Gonzalez agreed.
“I think it a good idea,” Gonzalez said. “We're going to make a little bit of a difference. And with the club name and all. I mean Tri Beta is selling Betta fish. And hey, it provides some pets for some people, so that’s always good.”
Gonzalez said that he thought the sale would be a lot more fun than something more common, like a bake sale.
“I personally would have preferred a sea-themed car wash,” Gonzalez said. “You know, have the girls dress up as mermaids or something. But oh well.”
Positive Politics
The University of Tampa is a thriving community. Most of the students and faculty who live and work here already know this. What some aren’t aware of, are the people who are behind the scenes, making our campus life flourish. They are the ones who ensure that our experience at this Florida college is memorable and fulfilling. These people are the Student Government.
S.G’s. main goal is to be sure that the “student voice is heard” as it states on the student government website. With a new semester beginning the student government is excited about some new initiatives that are sure to be nice additions to our university campus. Chris McCarthy, vice president of the S.G. led the way on some of these initiatives and is excited to see how the students will react to improvements being made at UT.
A phenomenon that is making is way into America’s supermarkets and large chain stores is the movie rental machines. The S.G. has just completed an agreement with Blockbuster to have a Blockbuster Express machine be put in the Vaughn Center. The machine will allow students to rent a variety of movies from the machine without having to travel off campus. “The agreement has been made with Blockbuster for the machine to be put in Vaughn. We are just waiting for the company to deliver it to us” said McCarthy.
If the movie rental machine wasn’t enough for students to be thrilled about, S.G has also recently completed working with administration to bring in a car rental service right on the UT campus. This service will be beneficial for students who want to travel to see family or many nearby attractions that Florida has to offer. It also will allow other organizations to travel as a group to competitions or events. The Hertz Car Rental service is available now for all students legal to drive.
Other initiatives that the UT student government has in progress include a fall break that would allow a “long weekend” to break up a strenuous semester. They are also working on longer library hours and a $5 t-shirt in the campus bookstore that is known to have high prices.
ROTC at The University of Tampa
Ryan Lowe
ROTC at the University of Tampa
ROTC is a program designed to be a leadership course offered at most colleges in the U.S. It also offers students a job after college and possibly a career to follow for the future. Through ROTC programs students go through leadership labs, physical training and field training exercises. All of this goes along with the regular agenda of classes. After graduating from the ROTC program you are now considered a second lieutenant.
At the University of Tampa they offer one of the best ROTC programs in the nation. It is so accomplished that in both 1996 and 2005 two students were awarded the Raytheon trophy from the secretary of the army. This award is so hard to get that it has never been awarded more than once at a non-military college. Joining the ROTC program is also very appealing at the University of Tampa because of the scholarship. The ROTC scholarship offers to pay for 100 percent of the tuition, on top of paying you 1,200 dollars a year as a stipend. Doug Heffner, a former ROTC student, said “ROTC helps a lot when it comes to paying tuition, and it also offers direction after you graduate”, when I asked him why he stopped ROTC since it was such a support, he said, “it takes a lot of time and I wanted to be able to focus more on my major and enjoy college life”. I asked another student, who remains anonymous, what he thought of being in ROTC and whether or not he has ever thought of dropping it as well. He said “I have considered dropping but it helps my tuition too much, and I don’t really mind being in ROTC, it also helps me stay in shape because we have to run all the time”. So despite the physical workouts and the strict regimen it sounds like ROTC can provide a lot for students at the University of Tampa.
Although ROTC may not be for everyone trying to experience the college lifestyle, it can offer great support and provide security as well as help you gain leadership qualities, that you could use both in and out of the army. It has provided a lifestyle for many University of Tampa students.
ROTC at the University of Tampa
ROTC is a program designed to be a leadership course offered at most colleges in the U.S. It also offers students a job after college and possibly a career to follow for the future. Through ROTC programs students go through leadership labs, physical training and field training exercises. All of this goes along with the regular agenda of classes. After graduating from the ROTC program you are now considered a second lieutenant.
At the University of Tampa they offer one of the best ROTC programs in the nation. It is so accomplished that in both 1996 and 2005 two students were awarded the Raytheon trophy from the secretary of the army. This award is so hard to get that it has never been awarded more than once at a non-military college. Joining the ROTC program is also very appealing at the University of Tampa because of the scholarship. The ROTC scholarship offers to pay for 100 percent of the tuition, on top of paying you 1,200 dollars a year as a stipend. Doug Heffner, a former ROTC student, said “ROTC helps a lot when it comes to paying tuition, and it also offers direction after you graduate”, when I asked him why he stopped ROTC since it was such a support, he said, “it takes a lot of time and I wanted to be able to focus more on my major and enjoy college life”. I asked another student, who remains anonymous, what he thought of being in ROTC and whether or not he has ever thought of dropping it as well. He said “I have considered dropping but it helps my tuition too much, and I don’t really mind being in ROTC, it also helps me stay in shape because we have to run all the time”. So despite the physical workouts and the strict regimen it sounds like ROTC can provide a lot for students at the University of Tampa.
Although ROTC may not be for everyone trying to experience the college lifestyle, it can offer great support and provide security as well as help you gain leadership qualities, that you could use both in and out of the army. It has provided a lifestyle for many University of Tampa students.
A Girls Night Out
On Friday, February 12, Channelside’s Dolce Vita Lounge will be swarming with young ladies who will be escorting their surprise dates. Who are these ladies and what’s the special occasion? University of Tampa’s (UT) Delta Gamma sorority will be hosting their annual “Date Function” event.
This is a special event that is intended to increase camaraderie between each members “big” and “little” sisters. In most sororities and fraternities, every new member is given a “big sister” or “big brother.” These “big sisters or brothers” choose their “little” based on how close they are with the new initiate and look after them giving them helpful advice and guidance through their college career.
The Delta Gamma “Date Function” will consist of each members “big” choosing a date for their “little” and vice versa. Once every sister has a date, they will make their way to Dolce Vita located in the Channelside area of Tampa, Florida. According to Jenna Fitzsimmons, a new Delta Gamma initiate, “I look forward to this event, I can’t wait to see who my big picks to be my date.”
This is one of many events that Delta Gamma has for their members each year. “I think it’s going to be fun and I can’t wait to see who everyone chooses for each other,” said Helen Sacco, a new Delta Gamma sister. “This is my first time doing this so we shall see,” she added.
Though the general feeling among the Delta Gamma sisters is of excitement, there is a small feeling of trepidation as well. “Sometimes a big picks a terrible date for their little and ruins their night,” said Sabrina Herman, a Delta Gamma sister. “I’m a cool big so my little doesn’t have to worry,” she added.
According to the Delta Gamma web site, Delta Gamma was founded in 1873 in Oxford, Mississippi. The Epsilon-Theta chapter of Delta Gamma was installed at UT in 1980. The sorority currently has over 80 members and continues to grow each year.
This is a special event that is intended to increase camaraderie between each members “big” and “little” sisters. In most sororities and fraternities, every new member is given a “big sister” or “big brother.” These “big sisters or brothers” choose their “little” based on how close they are with the new initiate and look after them giving them helpful advice and guidance through their college career.
The Delta Gamma “Date Function” will consist of each members “big” choosing a date for their “little” and vice versa. Once every sister has a date, they will make their way to Dolce Vita located in the Channelside area of Tampa, Florida. According to Jenna Fitzsimmons, a new Delta Gamma initiate, “I look forward to this event, I can’t wait to see who my big picks to be my date.”
This is one of many events that Delta Gamma has for their members each year. “I think it’s going to be fun and I can’t wait to see who everyone chooses for each other,” said Helen Sacco, a new Delta Gamma sister. “This is my first time doing this so we shall see,” she added.
Though the general feeling among the Delta Gamma sisters is of excitement, there is a small feeling of trepidation as well. “Sometimes a big picks a terrible date for their little and ruins their night,” said Sabrina Herman, a Delta Gamma sister. “I’m a cool big so my little doesn’t have to worry,” she added.
According to the Delta Gamma web site, Delta Gamma was founded in 1873 in Oxford, Mississippi. The Epsilon-Theta chapter of Delta Gamma was installed at UT in 1980. The sorority currently has over 80 members and continues to grow each year.
Dance Happening Has Sprung Again
The dance program at the University of Tampa will present Spring Dance Happening at the end of the semester. Auditions take place Saturday, February 27 at 10 a.m. and Sunday the 28th at 1 p.m. in the Edison building. Student choreographers will have three months to perfect the biannual show coming this April. Susan Lennon, head of the dance department, is excited for the performance. “Overall quality is going up,” she says, “and we have a lot of first-time choreographers.”
There are around twenty choreographers who choose a musical number that speaks to them. It is then expressed through student dancers. Pieces can be light and fun or more serious; all are extremely creative. Costumes are chosen and the dances are ordered in a visually pleasing format. The title “Happening” implies that the show travels, meaning audience members follow the performers to a new location. UT’s Dance Happening is two parts, beginning in Edison and finishing on the verandah of Plant Hall. Last semester Falk Theater was available for the first act but no longer is. Walking doesn’t bother spectators: “It’s a really fun atmosphere, it’s cool how it’s in two locations,” says sophomore Danielle Dougherty.
The dance program is full of friendly faces. Sophomore participant Brie Zupko calls auditions “the most laid-back” she’s ever seen. The style of the audition is more like a dance class, with stretching and exercises across the floor. Zupko has performed in three Dance Happenings since freshman year. “Having students choreograph is really unique and dynamic. All the ones I've worked with have made it a great experience for me,” she says. Many student choreographers return for semesters to come.
There is always a big turnout. Students and faculty cram into the Edison building and a crowd forms at the verandah for the second act. 2009’s Fall Dance Happening included UT’s dance team the Spartan Scarlets, most likely to perform in the spring as well. All styles of dance are addressed – there is something for everyone. Show tickets are free, but limited seating in Edison is offered on a first-come basis. The 2010 Dance Happening is April 28 through May 1 at 8 p.m.
There are around twenty choreographers who choose a musical number that speaks to them. It is then expressed through student dancers. Pieces can be light and fun or more serious; all are extremely creative. Costumes are chosen and the dances are ordered in a visually pleasing format. The title “Happening” implies that the show travels, meaning audience members follow the performers to a new location. UT’s Dance Happening is two parts, beginning in Edison and finishing on the verandah of Plant Hall. Last semester Falk Theater was available for the first act but no longer is. Walking doesn’t bother spectators: “It’s a really fun atmosphere, it’s cool how it’s in two locations,” says sophomore Danielle Dougherty.
The dance program is full of friendly faces. Sophomore participant Brie Zupko calls auditions “the most laid-back” she’s ever seen. The style of the audition is more like a dance class, with stretching and exercises across the floor. Zupko has performed in three Dance Happenings since freshman year. “Having students choreograph is really unique and dynamic. All the ones I've worked with have made it a great experience for me,” she says. Many student choreographers return for semesters to come.
There is always a big turnout. Students and faculty cram into the Edison building and a crowd forms at the verandah for the second act. 2009’s Fall Dance Happening included UT’s dance team the Spartan Scarlets, most likely to perform in the spring as well. All styles of dance are addressed – there is something for everyone. Show tickets are free, but limited seating in Edison is offered on a first-come basis. The 2010 Dance Happening is April 28 through May 1 at 8 p.m.
Delta Zeta Does Good
The University of Tampa is home to the Delta Beta chapter of Delta Zeta sorority. Theses women are not just looking pretty in their famous pink and green apparel, but they are doing good by helping those in need.
Four of the Delta Zeta women will be traveling to the Pro Bowl in Miami this weekend. There they will be handing out build-a-bears to those who cannot hear. The philanthropy that Delta Zeta supports is for The Speech and Hearing impaired, which is supported on a national and collegiate level.
Leslie Stephenson, a sophomore in DZ said, “ I am excited for this opportunity to help those in need while also spending time with my sorority sisters.”
The four women were chosen on a volunteer basis.
The women will depart on Tuesday evening and arrive in Miami. The following morning they will start handing out the teddy bears at 9 a.m. and finish at 4 p.m.
According to the University of Tampa Greek life website, “Throughout the year, Delta Zeta conducts various philanthropic and social activities that foster leadership, community spirit and sisterhood.”
For the rest of the women who didn't get a chance to head to Miami this week to support their philanthropy, the whole chapter will be part of another event this month.
According to President Kaitlin Hall, “DZ will be handing out Valentine’s Day Cards on February 12th”.
The cards will be free, but there will be a jar for donations that will go to Haiti relief efforts.
Understand more about the Delta Beta chapter of Delta Zeta by checking out their website, tampadeltazeta.com/philanthropy or ut.edu/greeklife
The PEACE Organization
The University of Tampa’s main volunteer organization is known as the PEACE Volunteer Center. PEACE stands for People Exploring Active Community Experiences which is available to not only UT students, but faculty and staff as well. Sophomore and environmental science major, Abbey Ray, says about PEACE, “The activities that PEACE provides for students are convenient and enriching, but above all the events leave each person feeling like they've really made a difference.” One event that has taken place this year is the annual “Into the Streets” day of service that incoming freshmen take part in during August. The other annual event that took place in January was the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service.
Mari Mersch, a UT student and Big Brothers Big Sisters coordinator is also working on an upcoming event, “I am hosting a Locks of Love event next month on March 19 from 12-4 p.m. that I am looking forward to. Stylists from Tribeca Salon will be coming to UT to give free haircuts to students who are donating eight inches or more to the Locks of Love Foundation,” Mersch continues, “I get to show students that volunteer work is not all about picking up trash on the side of the road and it doesn't have to be a horrible experience. Volunteering is whatever you make it.” Mersch is very proud of the work she has accomplished with PEACE
The University of Tampa’s very own AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) sponsor, Karen Lederer, is also regarded highly in the PEACE office. AmeriCorps is a domestic peace corps which is designed to fight poverty and homelessness. Lederer, a college graduate, is living on the brink of poverty for the next year and volunteering her time on the UT campus working on events and providing opportunities for UT students to get involved in giving their time along.“Working for AmeriCorps VISTA gives you an opportunity to do things you don’t think you would have done. It makes you grow,” Says Lederer.
PEACE also provide alternative break and weekend trip programs. Sophomore, Heather Ptak, is involved with coordinating trips in which students apply to volunteer their time to various places outside of the Tampa area. The first of two different alternative spring break trips is to Key West, which entails students kayaking alone the Florida shoreline while cleaning up litter. The second alternative break is to Franklin, Tennessee to the Kindred Spirits Therapeutic Riding Center, which aids terminally ill and battered children through therapeutic horseback riding. Ptak remarks, “I am looking forward to the weekend trip to Gainsville because I played a major part in coordinated it.” The weekend trip Ptak coordinated is February 19 through February 21 which takes place in a jungle primary where students will be able to interact with animals such as monkeys and focus on the environment and sustainability. Another trip coming up includes going to Peru to teach English to orphans after the spring semester in May which Ptak also looks forward to. To contact the PEACE office for more information on upcoming events, visit Vaughn Center, Room 206 or email peace@ut.edu.
Mari Mersch, a UT student and Big Brothers Big Sisters coordinator is also working on an upcoming event, “I am hosting a Locks of Love event next month on March 19 from 12-4 p.m. that I am looking forward to. Stylists from Tribeca Salon will be coming to UT to give free haircuts to students who are donating eight inches or more to the Locks of Love Foundation,” Mersch continues, “I get to show students that volunteer work is not all about picking up trash on the side of the road and it doesn't have to be a horrible experience. Volunteering is whatever you make it.” Mersch is very proud of the work she has accomplished with PEACE
The University of Tampa’s very own AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) sponsor, Karen Lederer, is also regarded highly in the PEACE office. AmeriCorps is a domestic peace corps which is designed to fight poverty and homelessness. Lederer, a college graduate, is living on the brink of poverty for the next year and volunteering her time on the UT campus working on events and providing opportunities for UT students to get involved in giving their time along.“Working for AmeriCorps VISTA gives you an opportunity to do things you don’t think you would have done. It makes you grow,” Says Lederer.
PEACE also provide alternative break and weekend trip programs. Sophomore, Heather Ptak, is involved with coordinating trips in which students apply to volunteer their time to various places outside of the Tampa area. The first of two different alternative spring break trips is to Key West, which entails students kayaking alone the Florida shoreline while cleaning up litter. The second alternative break is to Franklin, Tennessee to the Kindred Spirits Therapeutic Riding Center, which aids terminally ill and battered children through therapeutic horseback riding. Ptak remarks, “I am looking forward to the weekend trip to Gainsville because I played a major part in coordinated it.” The weekend trip Ptak coordinated is February 19 through February 21 which takes place in a jungle primary where students will be able to interact with animals such as monkeys and focus on the environment and sustainability. Another trip coming up includes going to Peru to teach English to orphans after the spring semester in May which Ptak also looks forward to. To contact the PEACE office for more information on upcoming events, visit Vaughn Center, Room 206 or email peace@ut.edu.
UT Lacrosse?
Many students at UT have heard the buzz going around that Lacrosse may be added to University of Tampa’s intramural sports list. With intramural sports becoming more and more popular, it seemed fitting to add another popular sport to the list of the already established intramural sports: women’s lacrosse. Softball, basketball, and tennis are a few of the current popular sports.
Brittany Winebrenner, a sophomore at UT and an advertising and public relation major is thrilled that she gets to play lacrosse again. She says, “I have been wanting to play intramural lacrosse since I got here as a freshman and I was bummed out when I learned that they don’t offer it”. She is also excited for other reasons, saying, “It’s a great opportunity to meet new people.”
Many students are optimistic about lacrosse coming to UT and are excited to try out for the team. Chloe Kovach, a junior at UT says, “I am really excited to try out. I’ve wanted to get into intramural sports for a while now but none of them interested me. I played lacrosse in high school and was upset when I heard it wasn’t offered at UT.” Kovach is majoring in marketing.
With the majority of students from University of Tampa being northerners, predominantly the New England area, it makes sense to bring a northern sport to the campus. Lacrosse is a largely popular sport in the north.
Molly Smyser, a sophomore and exercise science major at UT says, “I think it’s a good idea because they don’t have any team and a lot of people play up north. It’s good if you want to do something fun and active in college.”
Like Smyser, other students may not want to try out for the sport, but are happy that lacrosse is being added to UT’s intramurals. There is a Facebook group called UT Women’s Lacrosse Organization open to anyone at UT who is interested. More information on the organization can be found on the website, along with a list of interested students.
Students who are interested in trying out for the team can go to the interest meeting at 4 p.m. on Thursday, February 4th. The meeting is going to be held in the John Sykes Building in room 235.
Looking for PEACE
Looking for service learning opportunities? PEACE (people exploring active community experiences) is the central volunteer center here at the University of Tampa that collaborates with more than 300 local community agencies. Students can partake in any of the upcoming events whether it be working with children or cleaning up trash along side the rode.
PEACE doesn’t only provide volunteer opportunities, but it also assists other student organizations on campus, finds work-study jobs for students and offers class presentations that spread the news on how you can get involved through volunteering.
An upcoming event that freshman Gwen Teutsh has planned is set for February 12. The event is called America’s Second Harvest. “ This is a non-profit organization,” said Teutsch. “ We will be collecting canned goods and distributing them to those who are in need.” Teutsh is a volunteer coordinator who is proud of what she does. Last weekend, her and 5 students went to a sweet organic farm where they harvested produce in preparation for the Saturday market. “ We did little things like trimming parsley”
Jordyn Clark is also one of PEACE organization’s dedicated volunteer coordinators. As a coordinator you’re responsibility is to make sure that every event planned runs smoothly. You have to make sure transportation is provided for your volunteers, people meet at a common ground and that everyone has a safe and enjoyable service experience. This past weekend, Clark took place in an event called Dimples playground where she had to entertain 3-5 year olds at a playground. “ A major event we have coming up that we want everyone to be aware of is coming up this Friday (Feb. 5). It’s called Locks of Love and we want everyone this Friday to wear red to represent woman’s heart disease.
From another perspective, Elizabeth Kowalski is a junior here at the University of Tampa where she is titled PEACE club representative for student government. Kowalski has been active in PEACE club for the past 1 ½ years now. “PEACE looks great for grad school applications,” said Kowalski. “Some of the events are fulfilling while others are not. I’m the type of person that likes to interact with people instead of doing mundane chores that no one else wants to do.”
If you are interested in PEACE, they want you to know that they are interested in you. The PEACE office is located in the Vaughn Center RM 206 or you can reach them at (813) 253-6263 or by email peace@ut.edu.
Spring Concert Controversy
On Feb. 26 at The Battle of the Bands, they will announce the artist who will be playing this year’s spring 2010 Concert. Currently Student Productions is being very cautious in choosing an artist that will please the most students. Six bands featuring UT students will be battling it out this month in hopes to land the opening spot at UT’s biggest annual event.
Student Production’s Vice President, Casey Harvey worries, “Our budget cannot afford what the student’s are requesting.” Most people who are not directly involved in the planning do not realize the additional unforeseen expenses, such as staging and security. In addition to the problems with cost, Student Productions must work with bands to coordinate with their previously booked tours limiting possible dates for the event. Senior Kevin Campbell said, “Hope it will not be on a Sunday this year.”
Recently SP took a poll of 1/3 of the student body gaining information on who would be preferred as this year’s campus performer. The dominant response was in favor of a rap artist. Harvey says, “The price for a well known rap artist is out of our reach.” Junior Kayla Denmark speaks for the students when she commented, “I think more students will go for a well known group or band, not just specific genre.” Right now SP is struggling between giving the students what they asked for or bring a more prominent well know artist to campus.
This is only the third year UT is hosting a major concert, therefore they still do not have the money other Universities have. According to Harvey, “We have already been allotted more money for next year’s budget.” Until then this organization is forced to work with their limited budget and lack of available artists.
This event has the highest campus turn out each year, so it is crucial to not disappoint the students. Senior Lindsey Magid said, “It’s great because it’s the one thing the school actually puts on for the students.” Most people on campus are unaware of the numerous events Student Productions does put on throughout the whole year. This spring in addition to the annual concert they are looking to hold small concert nights with local acts at Jasmine’s café. They are also in talks of coordinating an open mic night.
At this event students can also look forward free Chipotle handouts due to last year’s success. Student Productions has also worked with other sponsors around the city to attend the concert allowing students to have the opportunity to buy goods from various vendors during the show.
Look in future Minaret issues to keep you posted on additional information regarding the decided act and dates in regards to the concert!
Student Production’s Vice President, Casey Harvey worries, “Our budget cannot afford what the student’s are requesting.” Most people who are not directly involved in the planning do not realize the additional unforeseen expenses, such as staging and security. In addition to the problems with cost, Student Productions must work with bands to coordinate with their previously booked tours limiting possible dates for the event. Senior Kevin Campbell said, “Hope it will not be on a Sunday this year.”
Recently SP took a poll of 1/3 of the student body gaining information on who would be preferred as this year’s campus performer. The dominant response was in favor of a rap artist. Harvey says, “The price for a well known rap artist is out of our reach.” Junior Kayla Denmark speaks for the students when she commented, “I think more students will go for a well known group or band, not just specific genre.” Right now SP is struggling between giving the students what they asked for or bring a more prominent well know artist to campus.
This is only the third year UT is hosting a major concert, therefore they still do not have the money other Universities have. According to Harvey, “We have already been allotted more money for next year’s budget.” Until then this organization is forced to work with their limited budget and lack of available artists.
This event has the highest campus turn out each year, so it is crucial to not disappoint the students. Senior Lindsey Magid said, “It’s great because it’s the one thing the school actually puts on for the students.” Most people on campus are unaware of the numerous events Student Productions does put on throughout the whole year. This spring in addition to the annual concert they are looking to hold small concert nights with local acts at Jasmine’s café. They are also in talks of coordinating an open mic night.
At this event students can also look forward free Chipotle handouts due to last year’s success. Student Productions has also worked with other sponsors around the city to attend the concert allowing students to have the opportunity to buy goods from various vendors during the show.
Look in future Minaret issues to keep you posted on additional information regarding the decided act and dates in regards to the concert!
Obama Announces Huge Plan
Last week President Obama paid a visit to the University of Tampa to deliver an important speech to students and faculty there. The speech came a day after his State of the Union address and many felt it was another chance for him to detail his plans going into the future. It was also a great opportunity for the president to get some feedback and questions from many young people.
The line to purchase tickets was upwards of a four hour wait and many weren’t even lucky enough to acquire one. Others who actually purchased a ticket weren’t allowed into the event due to Tampa’s fire marshal closing the doors because of brimming capacity.
The highlight of Obama’s speech however, was his announcement of a new high speed rail system that will eventually span 31 states and be a new mode of transportation going forward in the 21st century. The rail is an effort to relieve pressure on national highways and on our environment due to carbon emissions.
Why the announcement here at the University of Tampa? The President announced that when all research was said and done, the corridor between Orlando and Tampa was best prepared to handle such a rail and that construction of the massive project would begin here.
I asked UT senior Dale Killa, a native of both England and South Africa for much of his life, what his thoughts were on the impending project. “I think it’s really good for the community cause there’s no real rail transport system here in the U.S. Florida is lacking in it’s own rail public transport system so the new project can only help that situation.”
I also wanted to find out from the younger people at UT, who might get to see a portion of this rail function in the future, how they felt about it. To get a younger perspective on the situation I went to UT freshman Jess Bernard. “I think it’s a great idea especially for like travelling and stuff because it’ll save a ton of money and it’ll seriously shorten the trip between Tampa and Orlando. It’ll probably help out tourism too for people travelling to or from Orlando.”
Clearly many are excited for this new rail coming to Florida. However it looks as if it will be many years before we get to see the new project in working fashion.
The line to purchase tickets was upwards of a four hour wait and many weren’t even lucky enough to acquire one. Others who actually purchased a ticket weren’t allowed into the event due to Tampa’s fire marshal closing the doors because of brimming capacity.
The highlight of Obama’s speech however, was his announcement of a new high speed rail system that will eventually span 31 states and be a new mode of transportation going forward in the 21st century. The rail is an effort to relieve pressure on national highways and on our environment due to carbon emissions.
Why the announcement here at the University of Tampa? The President announced that when all research was said and done, the corridor between Orlando and Tampa was best prepared to handle such a rail and that construction of the massive project would begin here.
I asked UT senior Dale Killa, a native of both England and South Africa for much of his life, what his thoughts were on the impending project. “I think it’s really good for the community cause there’s no real rail transport system here in the U.S. Florida is lacking in it’s own rail public transport system so the new project can only help that situation.”
I also wanted to find out from the younger people at UT, who might get to see a portion of this rail function in the future, how they felt about it. To get a younger perspective on the situation I went to UT freshman Jess Bernard. “I think it’s a great idea especially for like travelling and stuff because it’ll save a ton of money and it’ll seriously shorten the trip between Tampa and Orlando. It’ll probably help out tourism too for people travelling to or from Orlando.”
Clearly many are excited for this new rail coming to Florida. However it looks as if it will be many years before we get to see the new project in working fashion.
Monday, February 1, 2010
UT to Host Mathematics Seminar
This upcoming Monday, Feb. 8th at 4pm, in the John Sykes College of Business, room 235, the University of Tampa's Mathematics department will hold a seminar called Mathematical Models for DNA Rearrangement in Ciliates. The speaker is assistant professor, Dr. Angela Angeleska. "She uses mathematics to model biology," says Dr. Kari Fowler, also an assistant professor here at the university.
As the seminar's title suggests, Dr. Angeleska will present mathematical representations of her findings. Although this is "her first presentation at UT, she has given seminars elsewhere," according to Fowler. The model "is motivated by gene rearrangement processes that occur in some species of ciliates [a class of microorganisms]," explains Angeleska. According to the Journal of Theoretical Biology in which she has published works, her data is represented through special graphs called knot diagrams; they illustrate DNA structure in a three dimensional space.
The process she models has been "observed in a variety of cells, including cancer cells," and through this particular seminar Angeleska wishes to foster a "better understanding of the workings of those cells...[and] motivate new mathematical research and biological experiments. The presentation is intended for all UT faculty members and students. I expect that the majority of the audience will be from the departments of Biology and Mathematics." Says Angeleska. "People interested in interdisciplinary work will particularly benefit from the talk, since my idea is to present a topic where two disciplines (biology and mathematics) successfully meet."
In addition to the Journal of Theoretical Biology, Angeleska has published articles in Discrete Applied Mathematics. She is a member of the American Mathematical Society and the Association for Women in Mathematics. Her upcoming seminar has been held at several national and international conferences including Knot Theory and its Applications to Physics and Biology, Trieste, Italy, May 2009; Biomathematical Computing, Binghamton, N.Y., Nov. 2008; and the 13th International Meeting on DNA Computing, Memphis, T.N., June 2007.
For more information about this mathematics seminar please contact Dr. Kari Fowler at kfowler@ut.edu.
-Tillman
As the seminar's title suggests, Dr. Angeleska will present mathematical representations of her findings. Although this is "her first presentation at UT, she has given seminars elsewhere," according to Fowler. The model "is motivated by gene rearrangement processes that occur in some species of ciliates [a class of microorganisms]," explains Angeleska. According to the Journal of Theoretical Biology in which she has published works, her data is represented through special graphs called knot diagrams; they illustrate DNA structure in a three dimensional space.
The process she models has been "observed in a variety of cells, including cancer cells," and through this particular seminar Angeleska wishes to foster a "better understanding of the workings of those cells...[and] motivate new mathematical research and biological experiments. The presentation is intended for all UT faculty members and students. I expect that the majority of the audience will be from the departments of Biology and Mathematics." Says Angeleska. "People interested in interdisciplinary work will particularly benefit from the talk, since my idea is to present a topic where two disciplines (biology and mathematics) successfully meet."
In addition to the Journal of Theoretical Biology, Angeleska has published articles in Discrete Applied Mathematics. She is a member of the American Mathematical Society and the Association for Women in Mathematics. Her upcoming seminar has been held at several national and international conferences including Knot Theory and its Applications to Physics and Biology, Trieste, Italy, May 2009; Biomathematical Computing, Binghamton, N.Y., Nov. 2008; and the 13th International Meeting on DNA Computing, Memphis, T.N., June 2007.
For more information about this mathematics seminar please contact Dr. Kari Fowler at kfowler@ut.edu.
-Tillman
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Week 2 Reflection
Read some coverage of The State of the Union? What did media covering the speech highlight as some of Obama's key points? Did you observe any examples of biased/unbalanced reporting?
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Bay Area college students weigh in on NBC’s Tonight Show conflict
Some college students get riled up at the drop of a hat, while others just don’t care. The recent conflict between NBC and Conan O’Brien is no different.
When NBC announced it would be moving Conan O’Brien’s The Late Show back to make room for The Jay Leno Show, O’Brien garnered the support of many college students through social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter. A Facebook fan page titled “I’m with Coco” has accumulated almost 800,000 supporters, most of whom don’t want to see Conan go.
Many students of Bay Area colleges feel the same way, sympathizing with O’Brien.
“NBC completely screwed this thing up,” University of Tampa sophomore Zach Smith said. “Conan is way funnier than Leno and should have been given a chance to find himself on The Tonight Show. I can’t wait for him to come back and stick it to Leno.”
KC Shaffer, another UT sophomore, agreed with Smith’s sentiment.
“I have nothing but respect toward Conan,” Shaffer said. “I feel like he handled the unfortunate situation with class and light-hearted humor. I think that Leno will grow to regret the decisions he's made, if he doesn't already.”
Conan’s negotiations with NBC don’t allow him to host for another network until September of 2010, but Shaffer said she is excited for Conan’s return.
“I know it will be seven months before Conan can host another show,” Shaffer said. “But I think the wait will be well worth it.”
UT writing major TJ Shields agreed, saying that he has been a fan of O’Brien since his debut on The Tonight Show.
“That tall, gangly, ginger-haired angel will always have a place in my heart,” Shields said. “Whether he has a place in primetime or not. When Jay is crushed under the weight of his own chin, Conan shall rise again!”
Of course not everyone felt this strongly about Conan’s displacement for Leno.
“I never really bothered watching either of them,” UT sophomore Ernie Gonzalez said. “I really just don't care.”
Joshua Vollstaedt, a junior at USF, felt the same way.
“Who cares?” Vollstaedt said. “I watch David Letterman. His funniness is unmatchable. The only thing Conan has going for him is his funny hair. ”
When NBC announced it would be moving Conan O’Brien’s The Late Show back to make room for The Jay Leno Show, O’Brien garnered the support of many college students through social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter. A Facebook fan page titled “I’m with Coco” has accumulated almost 800,000 supporters, most of whom don’t want to see Conan go.
Many students of Bay Area colleges feel the same way, sympathizing with O’Brien.
“NBC completely screwed this thing up,” University of Tampa sophomore Zach Smith said. “Conan is way funnier than Leno and should have been given a chance to find himself on The Tonight Show. I can’t wait for him to come back and stick it to Leno.”
KC Shaffer, another UT sophomore, agreed with Smith’s sentiment.
“I have nothing but respect toward Conan,” Shaffer said. “I feel like he handled the unfortunate situation with class and light-hearted humor. I think that Leno will grow to regret the decisions he's made, if he doesn't already.”
Conan’s negotiations with NBC don’t allow him to host for another network until September of 2010, but Shaffer said she is excited for Conan’s return.
“I know it will be seven months before Conan can host another show,” Shaffer said. “But I think the wait will be well worth it.”
UT writing major TJ Shields agreed, saying that he has been a fan of O’Brien since his debut on The Tonight Show.
“That tall, gangly, ginger-haired angel will always have a place in my heart,” Shields said. “Whether he has a place in primetime or not. When Jay is crushed under the weight of his own chin, Conan shall rise again!”
Of course not everyone felt this strongly about Conan’s displacement for Leno.
“I never really bothered watching either of them,” UT sophomore Ernie Gonzalez said. “I really just don't care.”
Joshua Vollstaedt, a junior at USF, felt the same way.
“Who cares?” Vollstaedt said. “I watch David Letterman. His funniness is unmatchable. The only thing Conan has going for him is his funny hair. ”
The Tonight Show Feud
The Tonight Show has been in important lineup on NBC for over sixty years. Due to poor ratings, the network planned to move it a half-hour later than its original runtime. Host Conan O’Brien’s anger over the proposed time change resulted in his resignation on January 22, after his last show. The Jay Leno Show also received poor ratings and was going to replace O’Brien’s 11:30 PM timeslot. O’Brien did not want to follow Leno in the lineup nor did he want Late Night to be pushed back an hour. Since O’Brien’s leave, NBC decided Leno would return as host of The Tonight Show starting March 1, at its original 11:30 timeslot. The debate over NBC’s decision caused celebrities and critics to take sides.
The college generation is somewhat removed from the Leno and O’Brien feud. Many students are aware of the time scheduling conflict, but do not know specifics. A succession of late-night hosts: David Letterman, Leno and O’Brien, understand the importance of the show’s timeslot. O’Brien felt slighted by the suggested move and quit after a two-week battle. He walked away with $35 million severance and $12 million for his staff.
“It’s not really our generation,” says sophomore Danielle Dougherty of the dispute. Students who have not heard of the conflict would most likely agree. Long-time viewers of the Tonight Show are more opinionated. Leno’s fans are older whereas the younger crowd generally sides with O’Brien. Students who knew of his departure tuned in to his last show. O’Brien ended the segment with a speech thanking NBC for the opportunities to his career. “It was a great last show; I just remember laughing the whole time,” says sophomore Stephen Koch.
The Minaret’s Derrick Austin covered late-night television in his twelve suggestions for a promising new decade. He hopes to see a fresh, young face on the air. A young and relatable host may prompt more students to tune in. Leno will be a return to the familiar. O’Brien’s exit has not distressed many UT students. Koch says, “It didn’t bother me to a great degree.” Other students confessed to not caring at all.
Leno is back in the spotlight while O’Brien takes his chances elsewhere. After a seven-month run he closed saying, “If our next gig is doing a show in a 7-11 parking lot, we’ll find a way to make it fun.”
Where Conan and Leno stand on the UT campus
Rivalries are what add more edge to even the most historic competitions. An infamous competition that has been recognized through out American popular culture is the opposition between the many late night talk show hosts. With big names like Leno, Letterman, and many others, it’s hard not to catch a glimpse of these late night comic hosts if you are sitting in front a television after about eleven P.M.
This past week, a new rift was created between Jay Leno, a long time host and replacement of Johnny Carson, and Conan O’Brien who has proved his worth in the late night television community. O’Brien was moved into Leno’s late-night-time slot starting this past summer and Leno moved to his new time of ten P.M. Leno’s new show started suffering poor ratings right away, in fact the show has been bombing in the ratings category so much that it will be canceled as of Feb. 12th. NBC now has plans to move Leno back into his late-night time that was given to O’Brien back in June. O’Brien has been expressing his frustrations with NBC ever since the issue surfaced. He has even been poking fun at the network in his opening monologues on his show. “When I was a little boy, I remember watching ‘The Tonight Show With Johnny Carson’ and thinking, ‘Someday, I’m going to host that show for seven months,” said O’Brien to his audience sarcastically. O’Brien feels that NBC didn’t give him enough time to establish himself as host within his time slot. Now that NBC has derailed his efforts to stay The “Tonight Show” host, O’Brien is in line to make 30 million this year from the network.
University of Tampa students like Derek Sell and John Robbins have there own opinions about network and host battle. “I personally have never enjoyed Jay Leno’s show so its hard for me to agree with Conan’s chance of being successful get taken away,” said Sell a junior art student at Tampa. Many of the students feel that O’Brien was given the raw end of the deal. “I really don’t watch late night T.V. but I know the issue and I think that it’s good that Conan is being compensated, but NBC seems to be looking over the principle of the matter,” explained Robbins a senior criminal justice major at UT. The college crowd at UT seems to have sympathized with O’Brien more so than having support for long time icon Jay Leno.
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O'Brien vs. Leno vs. College Students
Ask a college student about the debate between Jay Leno and Conan O’Brien and blank stares may be their reply.
According to Kaitlinn Kerney, a junior at The University of Tampa, “I have no interest in those kind of shows, so I really don’t care about the legal problems going on.”
There is a certain audience that enjoys the witty sarcasm and distinct humor that late night talk show hosts’ display, but some college students are immersed in Jersey Shore re-runs instead.
The fight between Leno and O’Brien is much like that of Snooki getting punched in the face (O’Brien being the Snooki of this situation). After being on the NBC network (in a variety of different shows), for 20 years, he said his final farewell on January 22 with a $45 million dollar settlement.
The Leno and O’Brien saga began when Leno had his show moved to 10:00pm and O’Brien was given the glorified 11:35pm time slot. But when ratings for both shows saw a decline, NBC began to rethink their decision. Enter the war between Leno and O’Brien. Leno, regained his time spot that he held for 17 years before O’Brien came in.
So, since when do college students not care about money and fighting? Apparently Leno and O’Brien just aren’t as appealing as those MTV characters.
Sara Matthews, a junior at The University of Tampa, said “there is nothing I care about less than two men fighting and yet the loser ends up with millions of dollars.”
So the college students have spoken, when Leno returns on March 1st, NBC will be the last channel their TVs are tuned too.
Talk Show Battle Royal
After only a sheer seven months as host of the Tonight Show, Conan O’Brien takes his leave from NBC along with an eight-figure settlement.
This conclusion was reached late last week after NBC announced that ratings for Jay Leno’s show during primetime were below the networks projected expectations. Early this month, NBC began making plans to adjust the time slots of talk show host O’Brien to 12:05 to make way for Leno’s The Jay Leno Show which was much more successful at 11:30. But O’Brien rejected the offer and opted for the payout instead.
The agreement was reached early Thursday when NBC agreed to pay Conan a hefty $33 million and an additional $12 million towards his laid-off staff members for his departure. He is also restricted from working elsewhere until this fall, including doing guest appearances on talk shows and personal interviews. “I think Conon will be fine where ever he goes,” said junior Serenity Hanrahan. “ He’s funny, talented and creative. I’m sure he will find something. I don’t think anything can top the tonight show, but a new show for him will allow him to be more creative. With all this hype, people are going to be dying to see what happens next.” There is already talk about several networks being interested in O’Brien, particularly Fox, that many supporters believe would best suit him.
Dana Padilla, a sophomore at the University of Tampa, doesn’t care about the issue but had this to say. “A year off [for Conan] will give him an opportunity to explore new things. $33 million is more than enough; it’s enough for all of Haiti. This shows a lot about America and how it can just throw around money. This is not a serious issue or problem. It is definitely not the end of the world.”
Others, like junior Ian DeSantis, are picking sides in this late night battle. “ Jay Leno is a dick and he needs to give it up. It’s just not his time anymore. Other than that , this really doesn’t even affect me.” Though this may be the case, it was always speculated that O’Brien would have stayed in the shadows of Leno. “He just wasn’t as popular as his predecessor Jay Leno and his ratings can prove that,” said junior Shalini Debideen. “ Conan may be more popular among the younger generation but Leno has been around for years and when I think about late night shows I automatically think of Leno.”
Jeff Gaspin, NBC Universal TV chief, said that unfortunately they were not able to wait around for O’Brien’s audience to grow. “ We thought it was possible he’d understand the difficult situation we were in,” said Gaspin. As of March 1, new shows will replace Leno’s ten o’clock time spot and NBC will slowly start rebuilding itself again.
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