The Sexperts: Sex in a Shared Space
Jamie Pizzi | The Sandspur The wonders of college roommates — they never cease to amaze, am I right? The most common annoyance (or source of enjoyment, depending on which way you look at it) is the act of being “sexiled.” Sexiled (adverb): the act of being displaced from one’s room for the sole purpose … Continue reading
The Sexperts: Lengthen Your Shopping List
David Matteson | The Sandspur Dildos, cock rings and handcuffs! Oh, my! These items are a part of the choice selection any consumer may purchase through adult franchises. Adult stores, more commonly known as sex shops, are seen by many as candy stores for perverts. Sex shops are thought of as seedy and gross. They … Continue reading
Has the NBA Forgotten the Fan?
Nick Tucciarelli | The Sandspur I’m an Indiana native. I grew up shooting baskets on barn sides in gravel driveways alongside mellow gold cornfields. I learned to love the Boilermakers and to hate the Hoosiers. I played Nerf basketball in my bedroom and my brother and I had dunk contests in our living room. I could … Continue reading
To Sext or Not to Sext?
Steven Penaranda | The Sandspur For my debut article as a Sexpert, I figured I would delve into the realm of sexting: the act of sending text messages containing pictures of one’s naked body. I guess it’s cheaper and more personal than just googling “Jake Gyllenhaal Naked,” but let’s be real: It’s kind of a … Continue reading
Obama Then and Now
Kate Barnekow | The Sandspur I was 14 when I first saw Barack Obama speak. It was a gray, dreary day in Austin, Texas when my mom picked me up early from my 8th grade U.S. history class and drove me to one of Obama’s first rallies. We stood in the mud and listened to … Continue reading
Sexperts: “Long-term, Long-distance Relationships”
Jamie Pizzi | The Sandspur ‘Tis the season to either bask in the enjoyment of being romantically attached or curse the day the word “love” was ever invented. Although with Valentine’s Day falling fairly far into the valley of the school week this year (i.e. Tuesday), singles and non-singles alike are finding it hard to … Continue reading
The Sexperts Intro
“Porn stars, Preggos, and Prudes,” one of the more risqué courses offered at Rollins, served as the founding inspiration for this column. Biweekly, we will tackle scandalous issues, deliver relationship advice, and spice up the ‘Spur. From threesomes to long-distance relationships, the Sexperts will gather information from across the campus and within our own lives … Continue reading
You Can Step Into the Same River Twice
Camilo Garzon | The Sandspur When the complete list of nominees for the 84th Annual Academy Awards was released Jan. 25, I could not help but find myself wondering about the decisions that the Academy made this year. I could not figure out what has happened to the categories of Best Picture, Actor in a … Continue reading
The Rollins Frontier
Alan Nordstrom | Professor of English I teach a composition course focused on the topic of “human frontiers,” one of which I aim to explore with you: the frontier of the liberal education that a college like Rollins purports to offer you. No doubt there were many other reasons that led you to choose Rollins … Continue reading
Is Literature Having its Katabasis?
Camilo Garzón | The Sandspur “I’ll just say it — I did my homework. I read every memo. Thomas Tipp was right: People will read again.” – David Aames, Vanilla Sky This quote is taken from Cameron Crowe’s 2001 adaptation of Alejandro Amenábar’s 1997 film “Abre Los Ojos,” and I, too, believe that people will … Continue reading
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