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wed WHAT'S inside News 2a Opinions 4A Life ib Classifieds 2a Sports 5B. Etcetera 6a issue *§• volume Itlqnida s'Eirs^ i^^Miy;;i:i^ML2£lZ^ LIFE; University previews to high school seniors page lb OPINIONS: DVD makes VHS -an entertainment of the past page 4a Dining Services changes hours, meal selections By Julie Farricker associate news editor Students who used to wander around campus last year looking for food while the Commons was closed will find more options and times to eat this year. The main eating location on the campus, the Commons, has extended its hours and added more times for late night meals in order to accommodate the students needs of attaining food on campus. As the school's cafeteria, the Commons offers various selections for both meals and snacks. The main entree selections change daily, yet students still have the option of selecting a cheeseburger, pizza, or even having a deli sandwich made to order. The Hat Rack, the alternate option for obtaining food, located in between the Commons and the Post Office has cut its hours back from last year. A few years ago, the Hat Rack was known as the place where students could go for late night snacks and food until 2 a.m., but two years ago the hours were cut back to close five hours earlier, and now it opens at 11 a.ni. and closes at 6 p.m, with no hours" on the weekends. "There should be a place where we could find food at all times," said first-year business management major, Randi Davis. "When I have class at 11 and they don't end until after 2:30, it's hard to find something to eat. I also think the Hat Rack should be opened on the weekends for more options." According to Paul Marcaurelle, the Director of Dining Services, "We found that we were offering duplicate services through the Commons and the Hat Rack, since most students who utilized the Hat Rack during the evening hours were purchasing ice cream, sodas, and only a few grill items." The soft serve ice cream which used to be located inside the food serving areas has now been moved next to the fountain drinks in the seating part of the Commons so more students will have access to the ice cream instead of having to go back inside. Students were also given mugs in the beginning of last year to use so they could have unlimited access to the fountain drinks in the Commons, but this year they will be distributed at the environmental rally in October. For now, the extended hours should provide other ways to get drinks. "We added these hours because see DINING, page 2a ^Reporter C ORRECTIONS 1. "Black Hawk sergeant discusses experiences" LiFE, Issue 3. The photograph was taken by Doug Oyler not Sean Shaw. 2. In the calendar, ET CETERA, Issue 2. We said the Patio Program was sponsored by CSA. it is actually sponsored by Residential Life. Contact U.s 421 N. Woodland Blvd. #8409 DeLand, FL 32720-3751 386.822.7224 FAX 386.822.7233 reporter© stetson.edu reporter_news@ stetson.edu [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] sports® stetson.edu [email protected] [email protected] • A- FOREIGN y Abroad promotes educati INFORM: Nancy Leonard, director of the study abroad program, highlights advantages of cultural interaction in the international Education Office, photo by sean shaw By Julie Farricker associate news editor jf35*! tudents interested in learning |about other cultures, becoming ^comfortable in speaking another language, or being exposed to a new environment for a semester should consider the study abroad program. The university currently offers the opportunity to study abroad for a semester at seven different sites including the University of Guanajuato in Guanajuato, Mexico; the Nottingham Trent University in Nottingham, England; the Universidad Complutense de Madrid in Madrid, Spain; the Universite d' Avignon in Avignon, France, the Paedagogische Hochschule in Freiburg, Germany; the Moscow State University in Moscow, Russia and Hong Kong Baptist University in Hong Kong, China. Besides the seven study abroad sites for a semester or full year, it is possible to go in the summer to Guanajuato, Mexico for a month of intensive Spanish language study for six credits or to Innsbruck, Austria for six weeks with the school of business for six credits in courses offered in English and taught by university professors. A new addition to the program is at Oxford University in England, a highly competitive program. There- are also several off campus trips that are equivalent to three credit hour courses organized by individual professors from different departments. These study abroad opportunities vary each year according to which professors decide to offer such a arse. The programs are administered as an integral part ofthe university's academic program. The academic credits and standards are in keeping with the on-campus academic program. participated in the program in Madrid. For her, the program was one of the best things she Md ever done and encourages all students, to take advantage of the opportunity. "I love to-travel, I love people and cultures, and love to experience new things, so studying abroad was something I had wanted to do for a long time, and Spring 2002 provided a time where it would coincide with my The semester programs cost ap-_. classes," said Jacobi. "I was surprised proximately the same as a semester at that it took me a month to get com- "I would recommend this • program to every student if I could. Don't think twice. It was the best: decision I Ve ever made and was truly the capstone of my Stetson experience." the university. A student pays full tuition, room and board, and fees at the university. The fees are transferred to the study abroad sites for the tuition and fees there, a room in a dormitory or host family, and for meals as well as a ' ;:;—--——•—-..■ round trip plane ticket. At some sites, the university provides a resident director and at all sites there's some money included for local tourism excursions. Additional costs for the students include spending money for personal expenses and incidentals, travel money for those wanting independent travels during the weekends or vacation periods, and local transportation. Last semester, junior sociology- and Spanish double major Melanie Jacobi fortable in Spain since I thought it would be similar to living in-the' United States, but I was excited to be, in a new place that seemed like an extended vacation." Jacobi's overall experience, was. rewarding. "The biggest advantage for me was being completely sub- ■■■.::.-::'■-..-■•-,— : merged in the language and the culture," said Jacobi. "I learned more from spending five months with my host family than in all four years of high school Spanish combined." For Jacobi, the study abroad program here at the university was one of the reasons she chose this school in comparison with other institution's options. Senior political science major, Becky Kruse, also went to Spain last spring-and thought-it took a month to get adjusted to Spain as well. "It was an amazing opportunity to live in a foreign country for six months, and Spain is just an incredible country with an awesome culture," Kruse said. "I learned about myself and looked at the;-United States from an outside perspective. As a political science major, it was invaluable." Kruse said that her main concerns involved safety abroad, especially traveling after Sept.ll, but fear of global events is not a reason to stay home, and Kruse knew that once in Spain she had to be •cautious. ■■■-'*.. "I would recommend this program to every student if I could," said Kruse. "Don't think twice. It was the best decision I've ever made and was truly the Capstone of my Stetson experience." She agrees with Jacobi that the lessons learned, both in and out of the classroom, are very valuable and the opportunity is something all students should take advantage of. "It was worth' the money, the homesickness, and being away from the university for a semester. I loved it." said Kruse. - For students who are interested in learning more about the study abroad program, visit the Center for International Education located behind Health Services on E. Bert Fish Rd. Also visit the website off the university's homepage and call x8165 for additional information. Julie Farricker can be contacted at [email protected]. out X p By Amy Rigdon NEWS EDITOR "With every new year, parking on campus is one of the biggest complaints among the university community Most of the residents, commuters, faculty and staff alike share in the problems involved with finding parking spaces that are nearby their destinations. This year is no exception, but Public Safety has implemented a new program to facilitate the parking difficulties. Public Safety has designated certain parking lots that are near the outskirts of campus for Resident X parking. Certain students who have Resident X parking stickers agree to park in those designated spaces, which frees up the traditional resident parking spaces closer to the residence halls for students who drive more often. "Basically, what we are trying to do with [the Resident X parking] is to get some of the folks, who don't use their car a lot, to park a little farther out," said Director of Public Safety Jim Lockwood. "It takes a certain percentage of cars out of the congested areas. What we were aiming for are folks who only use their cars on the weekend to go to the beach or Orlando to use Resident X parking, so we make closer spaces more available to the students who use their cars daily to go to work." Public Safety offered the Resident X parking stickers to students who registered their cars at the beginning of the year in the Commons. Public Safety waived the fees for the Resident X parking stickers. "Resident X parking must have helped a little bit already, but I won't know until later in the semester when we are on the enforcement side of things," said Lockwood. "I am leery that people with Resident X parking stickers, who agreed to help out the parking situation, will not have a parking space in the Resident X parking lots because someone, who is not supposed to be there, is." Currently, the Resident X parking lots are behind the Russian Studies building, beside Cummings Gym, and on the north side of Smith Hall by the soccer fields. Albeit the Resident X parking may alleviate some of the parking conges- see PARKING, page 2a : ;Sj JE, ISQM; .— -w*v ,i*-k>-* Q . „- - KO-CE - NO. 'J 2 ' -1 * PHOTO ART BY AMY RIGDON ^n^^tettsgimfig^s^CTtii :v/ -. yy:* r^mmm