Possible Sources for Overfishing in Florida paper

1.http://www.sfdj.com/pbcda/eco-website.html

2. Authors:
Finkl, Charles W.1 cfinkl@coastalplanning.net
Charlier, Roger H.2
Source:
Journal of Coastal Research; Fall2003, Vol. 19 Issue 4, p934-943, 10p, 1 chart, 1 diagram, 1 map
Document Type:
Article
Subject Terms:
*COASTS
*COASTAL zone management
Geographic Terms:
FLORIDA
UNITED States

3. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B6V6X-4FNW4T1-2&_user=2139851&_coverDate=04%2F15%2F2005&_rdoc=1&_fmt=&_orig=search&_sort=d&_docanchor=&view=c&_acct=C000054275&_version=1&_urlVersion=0&_userid=2139851&md5=7956c58369483020729b70eb586ffa56

Review Paper

Collins, Christopher
11/19/09
ENC1101- Review Paper
Sangam: The Indian Student Association at UCF
Being born a native Floridian, I have never stepped foot pass my state’s borderlines since the day I began breathing. Living in the Florida Keys as a child surrounded my life with the ocean & I have looked to it for inspiration ever since. Being out on the ocean fueled my desire to explore; constantly putting my hand over my eyebrows, starring into the abyssal horizon hoping for the tiniest trace of landmass. Having such an urge to travel and see the world started young with me and led to my eventual minoring in anthropology. I suppose I’d compare my situation to that of a rabbit locked in a cage. A rabbit who spends half of their life trapped in a box will never realize the true potential of their anatomical design; engineered for agility and grace with a forceful set of hind legs. However, once that cage door has opened, after an hour or so of getting the blood rushing and feel of stiff muscles back, you won’t ever be able to catch the rabbit again on foot. College has been my equivalence of the cage door finally opening. As I learn here at UCF and expand my intellectual capability, like a rabbit that walks about getting the feel of his body, my next step will be to never look back. I have been exploring my opportunities & options for the future and with a mindset to get as far away from home as possible both physically and mentally, my first steps in this un-caged world called a university was to seek international programs, study subjects that involved a worldly career (Environmental Studies), and experience the numerous culturally identifiable clubs here on campus.
The Sangam club at the University of Central Florida is one of the school’s most unique associations. Offering anybody the chance to join, the goal of the Indian Student Association here is to spread knowledge of their rich culture and rising world power. After a good amount of research trying to find a definition for the word Sangam, the only results that came up was a famous musical film in 1964 titled “Sangam” and became an instant classic in film history as well as an iconic movie in India (American equivalence to Grease). To best evaluate the Sangam Indian Student Association for readers everywhere, I attended a few meetings and witnessed Sangams grand event of the year, the Diwali Festival. Known more commonly as the Festival of Lights, it celebrates the triumph of good over evil; and what a fantastic & well lit show it was. For anyone out there looking for a blast of culture to change up the usual norms of the US, the India Student Association would be a perfect suit. The festival began by the former president of India Dr. Abdul Kalam (yes, their president is a doctor/engineer) explaining India’s current stand in world affairs and explained the history behind the festival. The lighting of the show set a perfect atmosphere with dim colorful lights (India’s flag colors) lining the walls of the Pegasus Ballroom and big spotlights caricaturizing the different artists and dancers perform on stage. The ISA stayed true to India’s lavish art heritage and decorative tendencies by making the front stage into the royal presidential chamber of a beautiful palace and stars igniting the background of the whole set. When it comes to aesthetics, Sangam gets three thumbs up in my book (if possible)! The festival was preceded by a cuisine of native Indian dishes such as pork, rice, and some unfamiliar to me which gave a warm and friendly feeling as the night closed to an end. The Indian Student Association has numerous similarities with other international clubs at UCF. Organizations like the African American Society and the Hellenic Society both also have mission statements that involve spreading knowledge of their culture and implementing interpretations and demonstrations to bring their culture to life on the campus they live on. What Sangam lacks that these clubs have is a more populous crowd which means better funding leading to better opportunities for the members. On the other hand, Sangam’s uniqueness gives its members a close bond with one another and creates a family-like atmosphere that can stretch out farther than the meeting room. However, regardless of what international club the spotlight’s on, they all have exquisite pride and uniqueness, & together they share unity in diversity. Sangam gets a 3/5 when it comes to campus effectiveness. If you’re looking to join a club to learn new things and experience the human experience beyond the borders of your country (mentally and physically) then Sangam would be the ideal association to be part of because they host Indian celebrations, movies, and even cricket matches. However, if you’re looking for a club that’s more involved with the campus as a whole or for one pertaining to your major or career path (unless of course your major is Sociology or Anthropology), then I would suggest putting your time in a subject that matters more or will benefit you greatly in the future because the ISA only has volunteer opportunities; no chance of internship, political involvement on campus, or scholarship availability unless you’re a citizen of India.
Sangam finds importance in ensuring the social well being of students from India and of Indian origin and to maintain the rich traditions and cultural heritage of India. Sangam promotes cultural awareness among UCF student body and facilitates a strong networking of our members through social, cultural and educational events. The Indian students here at the University of Central Florida value over all else their rich cultural pride, their artistic heritage, and do their best to promote India as one of the world's leading developing nations rather than the American discourse that India is a poor and third world-like country. They are deeply rooted in the ideology of Gandhi and participate in countless volunteer and community services, such as the famous Indian holiday the Gandhi Day of Service. In fact they do a hefty chunk of volunteering right here on campus to enhance the UCF experience for all (such as repainting buildings, planting exotic plants indigenous to India, or cleaning litter). As current social issues are concerned, India is one of the most peaceful nations on the face of the earth; only behind Denmark, Switzerland, and New Zealand. They support a national universal health care system and put countless effort towards research on cures for diseases and are a prevalent space bound country; constantly striving to improve the progress of the human experience.
The cultural programs offered by Sangam are very popular amongst UCF students. I believe that friends, or fellow UCF members, are always interested or up for something out of the ordinary; something different to experience at 4 in the afternoon on a Tuesday between their busy class schedules. With mostly on campus demonstrations, Indian students here offer the chance for anyone to break the monotony of their Monday through Friday routines by seeing how things are done on the other side of the world. Many health problems in American society stem from senseless factors such as stress, posture, diet, lack of flexibility, and even loneliness. When it comes to engaging and interesting activities, I’d give Sangam a full 5/5 for sure. Whether dancing, volunteering, or participating in Indian gown socials, they frequently demonstrate how including some Indian rituals and practices into your life such as meditation or family nights can be beneficial to you and your close ones. I would recommend meditation for anyone I meet; especially to those on campus who can so easily access such a wonderful activity with a cost of nearly nothing. With so many stressed out college students, I’d venture to say that meditating (with or without the Indian Student Association) could be an excellent way to channel emotions and be at ease rather than taking Ritalin or other drugs to get by through the studious semester days. Joining Sangam would be a fantastic idea for anyone feeling too stressed or needing a breather from the hustle and bustle of university life. In the relevance category, Sangam scores outstandingly because of their deep works in humanities and always incorporating what’s going on in India to tailor the clubs agenda for the semester. In order to keep up with the changing times of the present, Sangam members must work on tailoring their messages to all Indian and non-Indian students according to current events. For example, because of the prevalence of such a large engineering body on campus, and NASA’s strong ties with the University of Central Florida, Sangam held a seminar a month ago called “World Space Vision 2050”. The lecture, which I attended, was hosted by former president of India Dr, A.P.J. Abdul Kalam and in it he talked about how once we have accomplished renewable energy independence across the globe, the next step for humanity is to focus on large scale societal missions & low cost access to space. It was quite amazing to see how many Indian students showed up for the lecture and how so many seemed so honored to be in his presence; as if we were standing in front of Barack Obama. Overall, as Sangam attracts more and more Indian and non-Indian students at UCF, the impact of their volunteering and cultural displays will help to better the atmosphere on campus and create a sense of togetherness and equality for all to benefit from here at UCF.

1. I am reviewing Sangam, the Indian Student Association here at UCF.
- The source of my information will be from personal experiences as well as their main website and few websites on other Indian programs.
- I will establish credibility by using knowledgeable language, avoiding bias remarks, and citing websites and articles I have obtained information from.
- I will compare the Indian Student Association to other ethnic oriented organizations here at UCF.
2. I will be crediting the effectiveness of Sangam as a university organization
- My thesis will set the standard for who finds what clubs and organizations attractive to them and their college experience.
3. My criteria for the specific audience are effectiveness on campus, relevance to current times, aesthetics, and level of interest to different people.
- I will support my criteria with testament to the organization in action, differences between other clubs, expectations of UCF students, and symbolism.
4. I anticipate questions to arise and am ready and willing to clarify answers to people’s concerns.

Criteria Review- Sangam

The Sangam club at the University of Central Florida is one of the school’s most unique associations. Offering anybody the chance to join, the goal of the Indian Student Association here is to spread knowledge of their rich culture and rising world power. To best evaluate the Sangam Indian Student Association for readers everywhere, I attended a few meetings and witnessed Sangams grand event of the year, the Diwali Festival. Known more commonly as the Festival of Lights, it celebrates the triumph of good over evil; and what a fantastic & well lit show it was. For anyone out there looking for a blast of culture to change up the usual norms of the US, the India Student Association would be a perfect suit. The festival began by the former president of India Dr. Abdul Kalam (yes, their president is a doctor/engineer) explaining India’s current stand in world affairs and explained the history behind the festival. The lighting of the show set a perfect atmosphere with dim colorful lights (India’s flag colors) lining the walls of the Pegasus Ballroom and big spotlights caricaturizing the different artists and dancers perform on stage. The ISA stayed true to India’s lavish art heritage and decorative tendencies by making the front stage into the royal presidential chamber of a beautiful palace and stars igniting the background of the whole set. The festival was preceded by a cuisine of native Indian dishes such as pork, rice, and some unfamiliar to me which gave a warm and friendly feeling as the night closed to an end. If you’re looking to join a club to learn new things and experience the human experience beyond the borders of your country (mentally and physically) then Sangam would be the ideal association to be part of because they host Indian celebrations, movies, and even cricket matches. However, if you’re looking for a club that’s more involved with the campus as a whole or for one pertaining to your major or career path (unless of course your major is Sociology or Anthropology), then I would suggest putting your time in a subject that matters more or will benefit you greatly in the future because the ISA only has volunteer opportunities; no chance of internship, political involvement on campus, or scholarship availability unless you’re a citizen of India.

Audience Analysis

The audience of my review on Sangam, the Indian Student Association, is not only all of the students at UCF with heritage from India, but as well as any other students at UCF looking for a way to catch some culture from another part of the world. Sangam finds importance in ensuring the social well being of students from India and of Indian origin and to maintain the rich traditions and cultural heritage of India. Sangam promotes cultural awareness among UCF student body and facilitates a strong networking of our members through social, cultural and educational events. The Indian students here at the University of Central Florida value over all else their rich cultural pride, their artistic heritage, and do their best to promote India as one of the world's leading developing nations rather than the American discourse that India is a poor and third world-like country. They are deeply rooted in the ideology of Gandhi and participate in countless volunteer and community services, such as the famous Indian holiday the Gandhi Day of Service. In fact they do a hefty chunk of volunteering right here on campus to enhance the UCF experience for all (such as repainting buildings, planting exotic plants indigenous to India, or cleaning litter). As current social issues are concerned, India is one of the most peaceful nations on the face of the earth. This being said they support a national universal health care system and put countless effort towards research on cures for diseases and are a prevalent space bound country; constantly striving to improve the progress of the human experience. The cultural programs offered by Sangam are very popular amongst UCF students. I believe that friends, or fellow UCF members, are always interested or up for something out of the ordinary; something different to experience at 4 in the afternoon on a Tuesday between their busy class schedules. With mostly on campus demonstrations, Indian students here offer the chance for anyone to break the monotony of their Monday through Friday routines by seeing how things are done on the other side of the world; and how including some Indian rituals and practices into your life can be beneficial to you and your close ones. In order to keep up with the changing times of the present, Sangam members must work on tailoring their messages to all Indian and non-Indian students according to current events. For example, because of the prevalence of such a large engineering body on campus, and NASA’s strong tires with the University of Central Florida, Sangam held a seminar two weeks ago called “World Space Vision 2050”. The lecture, which I attended, was hosted by former president of India Dr, A.P.J. Abdul Kalam and in it he talked about how once we have accomplished renewable energy independence across the globe, the next step for humanity is to focus on large scale societal missions & low cost access to space. It was quite amazing to see how many Indian students showed up for the lecture and how so many seemed so honored to be in his presence; as if we were standing in front of Barack Obama. Overall, as Sangam attracts more and more Indian and non-Indian students at UCF, the impact of their volunteering and cultural displays will help to better the atmosphere on campus and create a sense of togetherness and equality for all to benefit from here at UCF.

I am choosing to do my review on Sangam the Indian Student Association at UCF

Commentary-Final

It’s 10:00 in the morning and the select students who were forced out of bed begin to make their way to class. As they pass the Student Union, one would expect to see morning dew on the trees, squirrels and birds enjoying the suns bright rays, the smell of sweet breakfast being cooked at Wackadoo's and Chick Fil A. All of a sudden, ear-shattering speakers blasting brutal heavy metal music abruptly halt the morning sereneness. Say goodbye to the squirrels because there’s a new animal by Student Union, an electric beast raging and roaring from the speakers of what you read to be the Heavy Metal Appreciation Club at UCF. Founded in 2006, The Heavy Metal clubs mission statement, stated on their MySpace page, is "To increase awareness, legitimacy and acceptance of heavy metal musical styles and culture, to promote a sense of community among listeners, and to expose each other to new styles of music through the creation of an open forum." The world has its views on metal and the club here tries to break that stereotype by showing there's a fun and friendly side of metal. While I respect the club's existence, there are a few issues at bay. But overall, the main problem with the Heavy Metal Club at UCF is that it's too loud, too early, and harms the business of clubs and organizations as well as student’s grades nearby.
On www.observationsofanerd.blogspot.com, recent surveying has concluded that there are a higher percentage of night owls in college students over any other demographic of people in the United States. With a fact as such, the last thing any student would want to hear on their way to class after a night with lack of sleep is fast paced metal. While many students are up late studying and sleeping their day away unless woken by class, there are just as many early worms that bring the campus to life at dawn’s break. Most people that choose to get up early have an agenda and are always busy tackling their most important obstacles in the wee hours of the morning. The result is that many difficult classes and important faculty/staff meetings wind up taking place very early and are scheduled as such to avoid distractions and the business of the campus later in the day. The student union is located at the center of the University of Central Florida’s campus where it stands in the company of the UCF Library, the College of Sciences building, Engineering 2, Health & Public Affairs, and Classroom 1. Being in such a crucial area, the sounds of what’s going on at the student union echo their way around their immediate area, all the buildings listed above. With this said, the Heavy Metal Music club at the University of Central Florida should not play loud music near an area where so many students and faculty are trying to get important work and studying done. I believe it’s worth saying that such a distraction could have an unprecedented effect on students’ grades in the long run if the Heavy Metal club continued its early music sessions. According to Jacques Wright, a student who wakes up early to attend his anatomy and chemistry classes says, “After long weekends, I wake up three to four hours early to get in a solid study review for an exam or quiz I have that morning. Some days however, the Heavy Metal club is playing their music so loudly I cannot hear myself think.”
The other problem affects morning birds, night owls, and metal heads themselves; that is communication. The student union serves as a center of distribution of news, current events, and information on different things occurring on campus to students. A numerous amount of non-UCF organizations are out there as well. During election times, many candidates make trips to the UCF campus or send representatives who pay a substantial fee for being able to post a tent. Many political campaigns come out such as Power Shift 09, a campaign as stated on http://www.powershift09.org “fueled by young people across the country to demand bold action on climate and energy in 2009. They are urging President Obama and Congress to pass a strong and comprehensive climate and energy plan by December that creates millions of new jobs, ends our dependence on dirty energy, brings America lasting security and reduces harmful global warming pollution.” With such a short time frame to increase awareness of the movement and to be able to make a superb difference in the eyes of Congress, it is very important that organizations such as these be heard; especially among college students who have enormous potential for making change in office over other groups of people. All of the other clubs and organizations that are outside of the Union trying to convey messages and gain support or votes cannot be heard over the loud music of metal playing as well. Most fraternities have a frat house off campus (many of which are farther away than you’d think) and don’t have the advantage of being widely known because they are off campus, unlike many sorority houses. I guarantee that two to three times more individuals know of Delta Delta Delta than individuals who know Iota Phi Theta. The point is that these smaller clubs need a way to advertise their existence and do so by hanging outside the student union where they can converse with fellow Greek community members and simultaneously gain new pledges. In both cases, time is of the essence and less time heard is less people joined and less money made. Groups like Power Shift 2009 and TOMS shoes who depend on those few hours a day Monday through Friday are extremely undermined due to the annoyance of really loud music. Nobody wants to go to campus to hear speakers blasting at concert level decibels. It is quite a sight to see a crowd with a pleased look on their face next to a bigger crowd of people with looks of discontent on their faces. Most of the clubs and fraternities don’t have all the time in the day to be out there and don’t gain as much student activity. The importance of this issue is that productivity is slowed near the student union and the music creates a big distraction to students studying for their early morning tests and organizations with limited time to make business.
If things were different, say the Metal club set up their tent at 3 or 4pm, I don't think there would be as much of a predicament. I mean let’s face it; as students and faculty getting up early most of the week, we're simply cranky when we get up and things (especially loud things) can be nearly intolerable. A later time in the day or a relocation of the Metal club's tent to a less busy area would make everyone happier. The music wouldn’t bug as many people as it would in the morning compared to the afternoon. This is usually when students and some faculty get a second boost of energy for the day and aren’t as grumpy, plus its super hot outside and fewer people choose to hang out outside. If the Heavy Metal club relocated to areas with less foot traffic, say between Ferrell Commons and the Health Center, not nearly as many would complain of their high volume music. In my opinion when it comes down to it, the simplest solution to end the dispute between the Heavy Metal club and other clubs & organizations is to just turn the volume down! Students such as Laurent Saint-Louis say these words of wisdom, “If the Metal club just brought a boom box to the student union instead of an Orange or Gibson professional grade speaker/amplifier, the volume would be nowhere near distracting as it currently is.”