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wed mar-03 http://reporter.stetson.edu S__T_E..J_ S Q. N_ ._U_ N_..I_\£-..EJB--5 I. T Y eDorter WHAT'S INSIDE News 2A Opinions 4A Life IB Classifieds 2A Sports 5B Etcetera 6a issue 18 volume 115 LIFE: Juvenile concert disappointing for some page lb Florida's First Private College Newspaper OPINIONS: U.S.'s desire to free Iraq is untrustworthy page 4a Dance director receives honor for instruction By Julie Farricker ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR - Kim Norman, director of the university's Community School of the Arts Academy of Dance, was honored recently as the 2002 Educator of the Year by the Florida Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance. _ . Norman,- who has led the Academy of Dance for seven years, was recognized for her work with all students interested in dance and her efforts to secure scholarships and financial aid for those with financial need. Norman was also cited for providing "community outreach programs to keep students actively performing in the community." Norman has been an employee of the university for 23 years. ; When she is not at the university, Norman teaches business technology at Deltona High School and is a staff member of the business, marketing, and health academies at the school. Norman received her bachelor's and master's degree in business administration from the university. She also has taken additional teacher education courses through the university's master's program. ' - The Academy of Dance strives.to teach the best techniques in classical ballet, musical theater, ballroom dancing, tap, and modern/jazz dance. "Every week, we have big goals and .little goals. Not only are these goals about dancing, but also about life's lessons," said Norman. Classes sire free to university students, and are held from Monday through Saturday, 3 p.m.-10 p.m. Classes are progressive and run from September through May. The academy raises all the funds itself through the Community School of the Arts an4 advertisement is mainly spread by word- of-mouth.. "Everyone innately wants to dance, but I think for many the idea is squelched, and as we become older, we tend to be more shy and reserved when it comes to dancing," said Norman. ." Emphasis is placed on each individual's physical and mental growth, with ages ranging from pre-school to adult, with about 635 students currently -enrolled. "We. also have students who are referenced for behavior-oriented disorders, such as ADD or ADHD," said Norman. "Through the strict discipline we have in our classes, the students learn, and dancing is an outlet for them." In addition to leading the Academy of Dance, Norman provides a Kid- Dance day camp to children ages 3 to 8, and works closely with public schools in Volusia County, offering free workshops to local dance teachers. "My philosophy is that most of my students will end off being audiences of dance. Through these classes, I hope they learn to appreciate and enjoy dance," said Norman. Some students performed this past weekend during Stetson Weekend and at the DeBary Art Fest. Julie Farricker can be contacted at jfarrick@stetson. edu. ^Reporter Contact Us 421 N. Woodland Blvd. # 8409 DeLand, FL 32723 386.822.7224 FAX 386.822.7233 reporter© stetson.edu reporter_news@ stetson.edu [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] ' [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]' OPERATION FREEDOM Student reactions to war diverse QVV.lQU'Vi "Wt Li.*.feX.w-. $!■••'X-t..;...: .V-";^v-:>^MrfcS ■■'■'■^fllray^ ^fjlC ,^^:^ rryz^z Py.'y^%zk'*$'■'■*?$ ■■-;-r& ■ '!'"X?P P'/:.-..y. ¥ZZZvTZQ-P;imSPiPZr<- , :-o*a^^«.|; *ckU_. f,, ,^ i^mfc':'?,:■, STATEMENT: Students find varied ways of expressing their sentiments about the war. These two females sported homemade political T-shirts photo by amy rigdon By Amy Rigdon NEWS EDITOR F or the past three weeks, students at the university have held rallies both in support of the government and against the possibility of war. Thursday, March 20, was no exception after President George Bush announced the preceding, night at 10:15 p.m. the commencement of "Operation: Iraqi Freedom." Bush launched the war approximately 90 minutes after the 8 p.m. deadline for Saddam Hussein and his sons to leave Iraq, when more than 40 missiles made a surgical, precise strike at a bunker, which was rumored to house Hussein. Then 45 minutes later, Bush announced to the country and the. world that war had begun and that, "We will accept no outcome but victory." As most students sat around their television sets, attempting to understand and grasp the magnitude of the situation, a few scrambled to make arrangements for a walk-out demonstration to occur the next day at 11:30 a.m. At 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 20, some students walked out of classes and congregated at the steps of the Carlton Union Building (CUB) in demonstration against Bush's decision to go to war. A collection of anti-war songs played at the CUB circle, the first of which said,1 "War, what is it good for, absolutely nothing." "The purpose [of the walk out] is that even though the war has already started, to show the world at large and other people we know what is right and just, [and] to make sure we keep our rights to dissent and not be silenced by those who speak of patriotism or those saying 'support our troops,'" said Dan Quattrone, a junior philosophy major. At 11:50 a.m., the rally began with the first of three speakers, university chaplain Laura Walters Baskett. "I think citizens need to continue to show commitment to peace-making, even in the midst of war, and walking out [of classes] is one way of demonstrating how vital the issue of peacemaking is to us," said Baskett. "All of us need to recognize that we have different responses, concerns, and issues to this war, and I think we need to learn to creatively live with those differences. If we can't work out ways to reconcile, then it's a stretch to expect our government leaders to do the same." The next J.: speaker was John Mills, a junior religious studies major, who organized the walk-out demonstration. In his speech, Mills calletl it a day of mourning and explained why people should be mourning. ■—-■•- = "I didn't see diplomacy fail, but saw our leaders fail at diplomacy," said Mills. "Our president has chosen to put the lives of soldiers and of citizens on the line...our president has chosen to fail at diplomacy. Today is a day of defeat." Mills continued to say that our country must respect the people of Iraq, as Bush said we would, and not exploit them or their country for oil. "Terrorism is a global problem, and we are trying to eradicate it. By knocking out a single spoke, the tire still spins.' "Our task has changed," said Mills, tire still spins." "We must end Bush's mass deception...However, we must be vigilant and make the best of the situation. We have been defeated in peace, but we will not be defeated in justice." The third and last speaker at the demonstration, Quattrone encouraged people to express their dissent and to not be hushed under the gibe of patriotism. "For those who stand with us in dissent, you are the embodiment of the American principle of the patriotism of our forefathers. This country was built on dissent," said Quattrone. "The president is out for blood...This war puts our lives.at .risk. We may bring about another September 11. We may bring about another anthrax scare. [This war] can incur more deaths for the Iraqi people than Saddam ever did." Some people have asked dissenters why they continue to protest, now that the war has begun, and Quattrone answered them. "The answer is simple. We are on the side of righ- _r.„ teousness. We must not allow this flagrant disregard for morality, justice, and sanity," said Quattrone. Other students have expressed their sentiments about the war in ways other —■—■ -^ '■ than rallies. Senior biology and religious studies major, Erin Veneziano, put a candle outside the CUB and a book of matches Wednesday, March 19, with a sign that said to keep the candle burning for peace. "I think [the government] should withdraw. Diplomacy is not exhausted," said Veneziano. "Terrorism is a global problem, and we are trying to eradicate it. By knocking out a single spoke, the DIFFER: A student marks through the newspaper, photo by amy rigdon "I voted Bush into office, but I don't support him on this issue. He needs to take other people's thoughts into consideration and other countries. If we are thought to be a superpower now, we certainly won't be at the end of this war," said Meghan Ryan, a junior integrative health sciences major. Many students support the see REACTIONS, page 2a University receives special day at capitol By Amy Rigdon NEWS EDITOR The Florida legislature designated Tuesday, March 18, "Stetson University- Day," in an order to recognize the achievements and contributions the university has made in higher education throughout its 120 years as Florida's first private university. A delegation from the university went to Tallahassee, the state's capital, Tuesday to meet with legislators to discuss education issues. The delegation included President Doug Lee, Associate Vice President for Planned Giving Linda Davis, Executive Director of Marketing and Communications Brian Miller, Executive Director of Alumni Relations Susan Anderson, Executive Director of Development Jenine Rabin, Director of Grants and Development Relations Karen Griffin, Director of Annual Giving Kara Schultz, President of the Alumni Association Michael Fronk, and political science professor Wayne Bailey. Lee said an alumnus, Cynthia Henderson, who is an attorney and works as a lobbyist in Tallahassee, informed the university at a fall alumni council meeting that the Florida legislature recognizes public and private institutions and organizations that they believe have made an outstanding contribution to the welfare of the state and the people of Florida. Both the Senate and the House read resolutions honoring the university for its national leadership and recognizing March 18, 2003, as "Stetson University Day." Both resolutions praised the university for its academic programs, its professors, and the duPont-Ball Library. The Seriate resolution also noted the university's athletic department, the School of Music, and the School of Business Administration, and the values commitment. "Stetson University's mission of 'commitment to values' is a way of life for its students, making the institution a nationally recognized leader in education with a commitment to social responsibility," according to the Senate resolution. Lee, Gary Vause, vice president and dean of the law school, and Bailey, who has helped many students into politics, stood during the reading of the resolution in the House and accepted the accolades. The university currently has nine alumni serving, in the Legislature, who include Senator Evelyn Lynn, Senator Lisa Carlton, Representative Suzanne Kosmas, Representative Jerry Paul, Representative Gus Bilirakis, Representative John Carassas, Representative Andy Gardiner, Representative Mike Haridopolos, and Representative Joe Negron. According to the Senate resolution, "Stetson University's administration, faculty, students, and graduates, including 'many legislatures,' have made innumerable contributions to the state of Florida." While they were there, the university delegation spent the day in Tallahassee lobbying for the Florida Resident Access Grant (FRAG). Last year, the FRAG gave each in-state student approximately $2,600 a year to use toward financial obligations at private institutions across the state. Due to a substandard economy and tighter budgets in Congress, many university officials worry about maintaining the FRAG at its current level for next year. Amy Rigdon can be contacted at arigdon@stetson. edu. http://reporter.stetson.edu- talk/applaud/criticize/react/reflect m !»ws»ia»]<aiB«ntM»kiJi[»: wmwmsmz^