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SG Elections underway By Alexandra Figares Editor-in-chief @AlexandraNews_ The 2019 Student Government elections are in full swing, as voting has officially opened on Tuesday, Feb. 26 and will run through Thursday Feb. 28. The elections will serve to announce who will take office for the 2019-2020 academic school year. Presidential hopeful Josh Ballin and running mate Kayla Reiter are running unopposed under the Green Blue and You party. Students will also have the chance to vote for senatorial candidates. Some of the party’s platforms include phasing out plastic straws, LYFT discounts, increasing diversity training for registered student organizations and adding study spaces on campus. Students interested in voting can vote via Eagle Link or in the designated voting poll stations in the Cohen Center. To be eligible for candidacy, applicants are required to be in good academic and disciplinary standing, have a 2.5 GPA for undergraduates and 3.0 for graduates, must be enrolled in at least nine credit hours (six for graduate students) and must attend a mandatory meeting. Official election results will be announced on Friday, March 1.
STUDENT GOV. NEWS The FGCU Student Government Senate met on Tuesday, Feb. 26 for their weekly Senate meeting. Here’s what was discussed: BOARD OF TRUSTEES The next BOT meeting will on April 9, 2019. OPEN SEATS: College of Arts and Sciences: 5 College of Health and Human Services: 6 College of Business: 1 College Engineering: 1 College of Education: 2 Grauate: 2 Undeclared: 1 SECOND READING Senate Bill 1819-051 University Police Department Senate Bill 1819-052 Pyschology Club Senate Bill 1819-053 Students Impacting Students FIRST READING Senate Bill 1819-054 FGCU Color Guard Senate Bill 1819-055 HSA Senate Bill 1819-056 Chemistry Club Senate Bill 1819-057 Basketball Club Senate Bill 1819-058 ENTV Senate Bill 1819-059 Ignite Senate Bill 1819-060 EagleCON
New-age addiction: Students struggle to break JUUL habit By Emily Loewinger Gulf Coast News Wire Many students who took up the JUUL trend last year didn’t realize they would become addicted. “The first thing I would want to do in the morning is hit the JUUL,” Florida Gulf Coast University junior Emily Simpson said. Simpson said she smoked her JUUL “every day, all day,” for four months before reducing her consumption and getting rid of her JUUL a few months ago. Prior to smoking JUULs, Simpson had
never smoked cigarettes. While some students say they crave the nicotine, others say they are addicted to the flavors of the JUUL pods or the feeling of inhaling and exhaling smoke. “I’m more addicted to the action of hitting [smoking] the JUUL,” FGCU senior Fallon Nelson said. “It’s like that oral fixation.” Similarly to most typical addictions, quitting smoking JUULs is difficult for users. “Sometimes I would hide it so I
JUUL >> Continued on A3
EN Photo by Sean C Porter JUUL can be an alternative for many people to quit smoking, but it also attracts many first-time users.
Beware the ides of campus WiFi By Brooke Stiles Contributing Writer @fgcuEagleNews
Imagine this. You’re on the 2nd floor of the library, sitting in an individual pod, working frantically to complete an assignment that’s due at midnight. Your iced coffee is down to it’s last sips, and you’ve gotten to the finishing touches of the assignment. Then it happens. It’s 11:54 when you head over to canvas, confident that you’ll get it submitted in time; then suddenly, your browser stops working. Your heart immediately drops into the pit of your stomach, and you try hitting the refresh button at least a dozen times. It is now 11:57, and you are thinking of any other possible way you could get your assignment in, while staring at the screen waiting to see that beautiful word of confirmation. The clock moves to 11:58, and now, you are really panicking. But finally,
your screen flashes to a new page, and a glorious ‘submitted’ appears. You let out a sigh of relief and smirk a little knowing you finished just in time. With the exponential increase in internetconnected devices to access learning resources on campus, Wi-Fi is an essential tool to the educational environment. Unfortunately, across the FGCU campus, Wi-Fi can be spotty, with some buildings having better access to the internet than others. New technology will be implemented soon that should help speed up internet access. “Campus Wi-Fi is a great feature…when it works,” freshman Hannah Cushing said. “It really needs to be improved throughout the library, especially on the west side.” With the technology era in full bloom, Wi-Fi has an expectation to perform to the standards students are
WIFI >> Continued on A3
EN Photo by Sean C Porter A student concentrates at the FGCU library. The library can be a great place to get out of the house and study, but it’s not ideal when it comes to WiFi.
FGCU celebrates Black History Month By Katie Loudermilk Staff Writer @fgcueaglenews Since 1926, Black History Month has been celebrated across the states to acknowledge the importance Black Americans’ roles they have played in the United States’ history. As decades pass, this month remains significant to the millennial generation at Florida Gulf Coast University.
“I see Black History Month as a great month to have, just like Hispanic History Month,” stated student Elizabeth Zucker, “it is a time to look into the past of another culture from mine.” FGCU takes part in Black History Month by hold lectures every year that reflect on significant individuals. This year they invited James Abraham to speak on the behalf of equality for Black American women. The school also offered other events such
as Black History Bingo and Black History Showcase. There are countless activities led by the Multicultural and Diversity Board of FGCU to educate the students. “I think it is extremely important that we set aside a time to appreciate diversity and give special attention to the contributions of minorities to our society,” stated Junior Andrew Cross, “We tend to write history from the perspective of the majority, and
we leave out the important role of minorities, especially those of Black Americans.” Students have also found interest in a popular Netflix series, the Book of Negros, that tells the story of a 11-yearold girl sold into slavery. Kevin Hart also did a special on Black History Month. “I really enjoy the shows they are offering on Netflix,” stated Zucker, “they are very educational and fascinating to watch.”
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RELATABLE TWEETS ABOUT FGCU PARKING
BASEBALL SWEEPS LIUBROOKLYN IN SERIES
RANDOLPH EARNS ASUN PITCHER OF THE WEEK
‘STEP AFRIKA’ BRINGS ENERGY TO FGCU
Students share similar thoughts on the parking situation at FGCU. Tweets are posted for students to relate to. See more on A5
The FGCU baseball team swept the LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds in a three-game series this weekend. See more on B1
Riley Randolph earns the ASUN Pitcher of the Week award for the seventh time in her career. See more on B3
Rhythmic African stepping group, Step Afrika, enchanted the audience with their explosive energy. See more on B5
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N EWS COLLEGE >> From A1 would stop using it so much,” Simpson said. Simpson said that she still JUULs about twice a day. Since she got rid of hers, she takes hits of her friend’s or roommate’s JUULs. Her roommates are trying to reduce their consumption as well but haven’t had much luck. “I’ve come home and they [Simpson’s roommates] will be smashing their JUUL with a hammer,” she said. Simpson said that the process of reducing her consumption was difficult, but better for her physical and mental health. “I quit because it made me more anxious and depressed. I lost my
appetite and felt lazy,” she said. “I didn’t do anything about it for a while because I still liked the head high.” Some students have varying experiences while JUULing—the common term developed to refer to smoking JUULs. Some people seem to benefit from JUULing, while others, like Simpson, feel lethargic and depressed. “I JUUL because nicotine is an anxiety reliever,” FGCU freshman Sophia Arias said. “I have a history of anxiety, so this helps takes the edge off a little.” While some people do feel less anxious when smoking nicotine, research into smoking
has shown that smoking actually increases anxiety and tension, according to the Mental Health Foundation. “Nicotine creates an immediate sense of relaxation so people smoke in the belief that it reduces stress and anxiety,” the Mental Health Foundation website said. Some people found that JUULs benefitted them more than cigarettes. “I don’t get out of breath as quick, my skin cleared up and I honestly feel cleaner,” FGCU junior Garrett Pierce said. Pierce used to smoke cigarettes and transitioned to JUULs to get rid of the cigarette
smell and feel healthier. “I’m addicted to nicotine, like, 100 percent,” Pierce said. “If I don’t have my JUUL, I just crave and crave and crave cigarettes.” Many people who JUUL—including all of the sources in this article— said they wouldn’t go anywhere without their JUUL. They bring it to work, friendly outgoings and even class. The size and odorless smoke of the JUUL make it easy to conceal. “It’s like a safety blanket,” Pierce said. “Like, how people can’t go anywhere without their phone, I can’t go anywhere without my JUUL.”
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There is still a lot of research being conducted about the long-term effects of JUULs. In 2016, the U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams issued an advisory that emphasized the importance of protecting youth from using electronic cigarettes, like JUULs, because they can harm brain development and encourage cigarette use. “I think now there’s more kids addicted to nicotine than there ever was with cigarettes,” Pierce said. Last year, the JUUL company got rid of the more popular flavors like mango, fruit medley, crème brulee and cool
cucumber because the flavors seemed to attract teens to JUULs. Some stores sell accessories for JUULs like colorful skins so people can personalize them. According to the JUUL company, the intention of JUULs was to create a device that would transition people away from smoking cigarettes. They reduced the nicotine concentration in some JUUL pods from 5 percent to 3 percent to ween people off the nicotine. “It’s better than an addiction to cigarettes,” Pierce said. “If it’s used for its intended purpose, it’s a good thing.”
building particularly is slow,” freshman Kristy Lamb said. “Everybody in here constantly complains, and teachers have trouble pulling up activities.” Jalisa White, Student Body President, acknowledged the campus Wi-Fi issue in last’s year campaign and made a promise to fix it. “We have met multiple times with ITS and they are working toward a system where students, faculty and staff will have their own login system for better Wi-Fi, and guests will have Wi-Fi services that may not be as strong as what students, faculty and staff
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10 relatable tweets about FGCU parking By Sam Palmisano Opinion Editor @Sam Palmisano
Ever spend over 30 minutes trying to find parking in the Lutgert garage? Ever miss a class or come in late to an exam because you couldn’t
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Let me Juul in peace By Sean Porter Media Editor @lunchtime58 Sure, it may be bad for you. Alright, it may lead to nicotine dependency and addiction. OK, it is more harmful for you and one Juul pod contains the same amount of nicotine as a pack of cigarettes. But these are all risks I’m willing to take. The use of e-cigarettes and vaping has skyrocketed since they first hit the market, and Juul is by far the most profitable and popular brand. As a company, Juul Labs has made more than $1 billion in 2018 alone, which has surpassed all other e-cigarettes and tobacco brands alike.
I bought my Juul in December 2018, and I’ve been using it every day since. I wouldn’t quite call it an addiction, but it’s something I enjoy doing. Now, it seems like the world is against me. Left and right, I see posts about Juuling and about people who Juul. I see the signs all over campus that say you’re not supposed to use e-cigarettes and I see the flavors available to purchase become very limited. If you are interested in picking up a quick addiction, it’s gonna cost you both time and money. I’ve only had two of the flavors made by Juul because the rest are only sold in smoke shops or online. The reasoning for this
stems from the finger of blame among teen nicotine usage being pointed at Juul. Many people, both above and below 18, have started vaping in the past few years. The obvious solution, from the geniuses on Capitol Hill, was to not allow gas stations and other places of businesses to sell flavored Juul pods unless the store only sells to people over 21. If you wish to purchase the fruit-flavored Juul pods at a smoke shop, you have to find a smoke shop and pray they have them. If you want to purchase them online, be prepared to pay an extra $7 for shipping on each order. Both of these seemed like ridiculous options, so I opted for the mint flavor,
which is available at many gas stations. It’s not great, but it tastes smooth and has a very discreet smell that doesn’t make it seem like you’re doing much of anything at all. But then comes the bureaucracy of it in schools. In 2016, right before I enrolled at Florida Gulf Coast University, I saw that FGCU had recently become a smoke-free campus. The motto is “Eagles care for clean air.” When using my Juul, there’s no smoke involved. There’s some vapor involved, but absolutely no smoke. No chance of starting a fire. No smell of cigarettes. No need for ashtrays. No need for designated smok-
ing areas. No second-hand smoke. But for some reason, I’m not able to use my Juul. I cannot use it in my class. I cannot use it on the grass. I cannot use it with my spouse. I cannot use it in my house. And that’s bullshit. Juuls were made to be discrete and able to use anywhere. And by putting restrictions on this, it infringes my rights. I’m not harming anyone by doing it, and I’m not causing any effect to the environment around me. Sure, I’m hurting myself by using it, but don’t we all have our guilty pleasures? Some people have eating problems, but there’s no restrictions on where and
what you can eat. As a responsible 21-year-old adult, I should be able to have the freedom to do as I please as long as it does not harm others. I should be able to eat and drink what I want, and I should be able to choose my form of recreation and hobbies. If I want to fill my time with bowling, let me roll in peace. If I take up a hobby in stamp collecting, don’t restrict my rights to collect stamps. I’m responsible enough to admit I have a problem, and I’m responsible enough to deal with the consequences of what I’m putting in my body. Don’t restrict my rights, and please, just let me Juul in peace.
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RANDOLPH RECEIVES ASUN PITCHER OF THE WEEK FGCU softball senior Riley Randolph has been named the ASUN conference Pitcher of the Week for the week of Monday, Feb. 25. See more on B3
Baseball sweeps LIU-Brooklyn in three-game series By Jacob Horwitz Contributing Writer @FGCUEagleNews
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A.) 2013 B.) 2014 C.) 2015 What is Softball’s record against USF? A.) 4-8 B.) 10-4 C.) 8-4 What is Baseball’s record against Siena College? A.) 0-0 B.) 2-0 `
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What is Men’s basketball ASUN tournament record? A.) 14-3 B.) 10-7 C.) 9-8
Answers: 1. B 2. A 3. C 4. A
The FGCU baseball team swept the LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds in a three-game series this weekend. Pitcher Nikolas Bitner had an impressive performance on the mound in Friday’s game, where the Eagles won 10-0. Bitner struck out four batters, gave up three hits and did not allow a single run in five and a third innings. The game got off to a slow start, but this quickly changed when Richie Garcia came up to the plate in the bottom of the second. Garcia hit a towering homerun over the left field wall to start the scoring in this game. The Eagles scored two more runs in this inning. After two complete innings, FGCU took a 3-0 lead into the third inning, which would give them a comfortable lead to keep building off of. In the bottom of the third, Alex Bait, Keith Stevens, Kohl Gilmore and Garcia would all get hits to extend FGCU’s lead to 7-0. After this inning, we would not see anymore scoring until the the seventh inning. In the bottom of the seventh inning, Eric Gonalez hit a line drive
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Gus Carter pitches an inning during a series against Bethune-Cookman earlier in the season. Bye aided the Eagles to a win in Saturday’s game over LIU-Brooklyn, striking out one batter.
THIS WEEK IN ATHLETICS By Jacob Horwitz Contributing Writer @FGCUEagleNews
BASEBALL VS. SIENA
The FGCU baseball team is set to play a fourgame series against Siena on Thursday, Feb. 28 through Saturday, Mar. 2. The Eagles are coming off a three-game sweep against LIU Brooklyn. After the series against LIU-Brooklyn, the Eagles have an overall
record of 5-2. Siena has gotten off to a tough start as they come to FGCU with an overall record of 1-4. The first and last time these two teams met was in 2015, where FGCU came out on top. FGCU will play game two of this four game series against Siena on Friday, March 1 at 6:30 p.m. while game three and four will be a double-header on Sat., March 2 at 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
By Alyssa Delia Staff Writer @FGCUEagleNews
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On Friday, March 1 the Eagles will be playing BYU. Later on, the team will be facing off with San Diego University. On Saturday, March 2 the Eagles will be playing Long Beach State. The Eagles will then be playing The FGCU softball team will be traveling to San San Jose State. Diego to participate in the San Diego Classic from On Sunday, FGCU will be finishing the Friday, Mar. 1-Mar. 3. tournament with a game against Boise State. The Eagles are coming into the tournament Next, FGCU will be playing San Diego State on with an overall record of 7-5 after defeating Tuesday, March 5 at 9 p.m. UCONN 1-0 this previous week.
By Jacob Horwitz Contributing Writer @FGCUEagleNews
MEN’S BASKETBALL ASUN QUARTERFINALS
The FGCU men’s basketball team is set to play its quarterfinal game in the ASUN Conference tournament on Monday, March 4. The Eagle are coming off its last home game of the season, where they defeated Kennesaw
By Jake Henning Contributing Writer @FGCUEagleNews
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL VS. STETSON
The FGCU women’s basketball team is ready to host Stetson at Alico Arena on Tuesday, March 5th at 7 p.m. After winning the last thirteen ASUN games, the Eagles are looking to keep the momentum going. FGCU hopes to end the season
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State 78-56 on Saturday. Since the 2011-2012 men’s basketball season, the Eagles have won the ASUN tournament three times and have a 16-4 overall record. If the Eagles win their quarterfinal game, they will play in the semifinals on Thursday, March 7.
undefeated in conference play. Coming into the last game of this season, Nasrin Ulel leads the Eagles with 15.3 points per game, while for Stetson, Day’Neshia Banks tops the team with 14.5 points per game. This will only be the second game of the season series, with FGCU taking the first game 73-40. Next, the Eagles will be heading into ASUN Tournament play, where they look to clinch another NCAA Tournament berth.
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Randolph earns ASUN Pitcher of the Week for the seventh time By Jordyn Matez Sports Editor @JordynMatez
The FGCU softball team’s Riley Randolph has been selected as the ASUN conference Pitcher of the Week for the week of Monday, Feb. 25. This marks the seventh career Pitcher of the Week award for the senior, who earned the award due to her stellar performance over UConn this past weekend. Randolph pitched two complete games against UConn and finished with a 0.00 ERA, also reaching a season-high 13 strikeouts against the Huskies on Saturday, where she let up just two hits. Sunday’s game resulted in nine strikeouts and two hits for Randolph, who retired her first eight batters on the plate. Thus far into the season, Randolph holds a 5-2 record with a 0.15 ERA and only one run to her name over seven appearances and 47.0 innings. While she currently stands at No. 11 in the nation in the NCAA ERA standings, the 10 Photo courtesy of Bread Young pitchers that rank ahead Riley Randolph throws a pitch in a home-win against LIU-Brooklyn. Randolph earned her seventh career PoTW award on Monday, Feb. 25 of her have only thrown a mound in the Eagles’ next USF in Tampa, Florida on weekend,” said FGCU great start this year and progresses.” combined 52.2 innings. Randolph will continue match of the season — a Wednesday, Feb. 27 at 5 “Riley was dominant head coach David Deiros. we’re looking forward to against p.m. and 7 p.m. in both games over the “She’s been off to a seeing how the season to strive for success on the double-header
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>> Continued from B1 double past the third baseman of the Blackbirds to score Kohl Gilmore, making the score 8-0. The Eagles tacked on two more runs in the bottom of the eighth. The Blackbirds could not produce any offense, as they had only four hits and did not score a run throughout the game. The Eagles took the first win of the weekend, giving them the lead in the series. Pitcher Brenden Heiss had a great, but inconsistent performance on the mound in Saturday’s game. Heiss struck out six batters, walked five and only allowed one run in four innings to lead the Eagles to a 10-1 win. The first hit of the game was a home run by the Blackbirds — the second time a game has begun with a home run in the series. In the top of the second inning, the Blackbirds hit a leadoff home run to left field. This would be the Blackbirds’ only hit until the ninth inning. In the bottom of the third, Alex Bait would tie the game up with a single through the right side, scoring Marc Coffers. The Eagles continued to score in this inning, as Joe Kinker hit a two out double to left center to score Alex Bait and Kohl Gilmore. After three innings of play, the Eagles led 3-1. There was no more scoring until the sixth inning of this game, where the Eagles widened its lead. In the bottom of the sixth, the Eagles scored four runs on hits by Eric Gonzalez, Marc Coffers, Alex Bait and Kohl Gilmore, handing the Eagles a 7-1 lead. After the seventh and eighth innings, the Eagles tacked on three more runs to its lead, with Joe Kinker scoring in both innings to secure a win. The Blackbirds continued to struggle
with offense, only getting two hits in this game and six total for the series. In two games, the Eagles outscored the Blackbirds by nineteen. Pitcher Mason Studstill performed brilliantly in Sunday’s game to close out the series. Studstill pitched six scoreless innings, giving up one hit and striking out eleven batters. In the bottom of the second, the Eagles took an early lead after a sacrifice bunt by Christian Proffitt brought Gilmore home. The Eagles led 1-0 after two innings of play. In the bottom of the third, Gilmore grounded out to second base, but Keith Stevens scored on the play. Later in the inning, Eric Gonzalez hit a shot past the Blackbirds’ shortstop, scoring Joe Kinker and Garcia to give the Eagles a 4-0 lead. In the bottom of the fourth, FGCU tacked on two more runs to their lead. Alex Bait hit a sacrifice fly to deep right field to score Christian Proffitt. Later in that same inning, Garcia hit a single through the left side, scoring Cofferrs. In the top of the seventh, the Blackbirds scored their first run of the the game with a single up the middle. This was the Blackbirds’ second hit of the game and also their last. After seven innings, the score was 6-1 in favor of FGCU. In the bottom of the eighth, FGCU scored two more runs. The Eagles won the game 9-1 and swept the Blackbirds. The Blackbirds had trouble producing offense throughout the series. The Eagles pitched remarkably throughout the entire series. FGCU pitchers only gave up two runs, eight hits and struck out thirty-one batters. Next, FGCU will begin a four-game series against Siena at home on Thursday, Feb. 28 at 6:30 p.m.
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Notable moments A week in review: in FGCU Athletics Women’s basketball earns No.1 seed in ASUN this week Men’s basketball • FGCU upset ASUN conference leader Lipscomb University on Wednesday evening, a major win for the Eagles who went into the game as underdogs. • Zach Scott tallied a season-high eight rebounds in the win against Liberty. • Brian Thomas finished Wednesday night with a career-high six blocks. • FGCU finished the game with 10 blocks, which was the first time reaching double figures in that category since Dec. 28, 2015. • The Eagles continued their homewin success with a victory over KSU on Saturday, extending the longest home-win streak in the ASUN conference to seven games. • Graduating senior Dinero Mercurius reached double-figures for his seventh-straight game.
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Kerstie Phills of the FGCU women’s basketball team looks for a pass in a home game against NJIT in early February. Ulel led the Eagles offensively in their win over Kennesaw State last weekend, racking up 14 points overall. Men’s basketball The FGCU men’s basketball team defeated Kennesaw State 78-56 on Feb. 23, bringing its ASUN conference record to 8-7. Zach Scott led the Eagles with 16 points, one assist and one block against Kennesaw State. Dinero Mercurius added 14 points and two steals. Christian Carlyle and Troy Baxter Jr. contributed 12 points. Overall, the Eagles shot 48 percent from the field and 34 percent from the three-point line. FGCU extended its home win streak to seven games. Women’s basketball The FGCU women’s basketball team defeated Kennesaw State 79-48 on Feb. 23. They continue to improve on their undefeated ASUN conference play winning 14 straight. The Eagles clinched the regular season title and the team is the No. 1 seed in the ASUN playoffs. Nasrin Ulel led with 24 points, four assists and four steals. Destiny Washington had 19 points and 11 rebounds. The team shot 51 percent from the field and 50 percent from the threepoint line. They led key stats including points off turnover, second chance points and fast-break points. Men’s tennis The FGCU men’s tennis team won against Bethune Cookman 6-1 on Feb. 22. This moves their record to 3-3 and 1-0 in conference games. In double’s competition, Juan Montes and Marcelo Tebet won 6-4, and Feliksas Sakalauskas and Felipe Ramirez won 7-5. In single’s competition, Montes won 6-1 and 6-3, Tebet won 6-4 and 6-2, Ramirez won in three sets, 6-2, 6-7 and 10-7 and Sakalauskas won 6-4 and 6-3. In their next match, the Eagles lost to the University of Charlotte 4-3 on Feb. 24 bringing their record to 4-3. Sakalauskas and Montes had the only double’s victory winning 6-4. In single’s competition, Ramirez won in three sets 6-2, 1-6 and 6-1. Javier Fernandez won in three sets 2-6, 7-5 and 6-2. Tebet won 6-4 and 6-4.
Baseball On Friday, Feb. 22 the Eagles took on LIU-Brooklyn at home. In the first game, they won 10-0. Richie Garcia had a double and hit a homerun. In the second game, the Eagles won 10-1. Joe Kinker had three hits, two RBI’s and came around to score three times. In the third game, the Eagles won 9-1. Mason Studstill struck out 11 batters in six innings only giving up one hit. Softball In the FAU Strike out Cancer tournament, the FGCU softball team went 2-1 moving its overall record to 7-5. In the first game against UCONN, Riley Randolph struck out 13 batters over seven innings only giving up one hit. In the second game against FAU, the Eagles lost 3-8 with FAU’s pitcher going the whole game. In its final game of the weekend, the Eagles beat UCONN 1-0 with Randolph striking out nine batters over seven innings and only giving up one hit. Swim and Dive In the CCSA Championships on Feb. 20-23, the swim and dive team took second place, ending its streak of first place finishes that date back to 2014. Overall, the team earned 11 gold, nine silver and six bronze medals, with Gracie Redding leading the team with three individual medals and three relay medals. Her individual swims came in the 50 yard freestyle, 100 yard freestyle and the 100 yard butterfly. Her 100 yard freestyle and 100 yard butterfly were NCAA “B” times. Petra Halmai had two first place finishes and one second place finish. Her first place finishes came in the 100 yard breaststroke and the 200 yard breaststroke. Megan Wakefield helped the Eagles from the diving board winning both the one meter and three meter dive. In relays, the women took first place in the 200 yard medley relay, 200 yard freestyle and the 400 yard freestyle relay.
Women’s basketball • The Eagles clinched an outright ASUN regular season championship following their win over KSU on Saturday. This is the ninth program regular season win. • he Eagles have now won 14 straight overall, which is tied for the fourthlongest streak in the nation, and they have tallied wins in 21 straight and 27 of the past 28 ASUN regular season games dating back to last season. • Nasrin Ulel stretched her career points to 862, which ties for the 10thmost points in FGCU’s D-I era. • Destiny Washington finished 8-for-8 from the field, becoming the second Eagle in program history to have a perfect finish from the field with at least eight attempts. Men’s Tennis • Juan Montes saw his first win of the season in a doubles-win over
Bethune-Cookman. Baseball • The Eagles swept LIU-Brooklyn in three straight games this weekend, marking the first sweep of the season. • This was the first time in FGCU’s NCAA Division I era that the Eagles held an opponent to two runs or fewer in a three-game series. • The Eagles are now up to 67 runs through seven games. That mark is the highest run total for FGCU through the opening seven games to any season since 2010, and the run production is also the second-most in the NCAA Division I era. • Following this series win against Bethune-Cookman, FGCU has won their opening series each of the last three years. • Pitcher Nikolas Bitner saw his first win as an Eagle in Friday night’s victory over LIU-Brooklyn. Softball • Senior pitcher Riley Randolph achieved the ASUN conference’s pitcher of the week for the week of Monday, Feb. 25. • Randolph aided the Eagles to a win over UConn with a season-high 13 strikeouts, also marking 10 plus strikeouts in four-straight games. • Reedy Davenport saw her first career home-run in Saturday’s loss over FAU, with the ball going over the wall of the stadium. Swim & Dive • The Eagles came in second place overall at the CCSA championships, ending a four-year championship win streak. • FGCU put up the second-most championship points in program history (1,668) Saturday evening.
Gracie Redding Senior Position: Freestyle Hometown: Orlando, Fla. Gracie Redding helped the Eagles earn a second place finish at the CCSA Championship during the week of Feb. 2023. Redding has had three individual first place finishes and helped the team with three relay first place finishes. In her individual efforts, she placed first in the 50 yard freestyle, 100 yard butterfly and the 100 yard freestyle. She helped with the 200 yard medley relay, the 200 yard freestyle relay and the 400 yard freestyle relay. Redding was also named Most Outstanding Female Swimmer as her 100 yard freestyle and 100 yard butterfly were NCAA “B” times.
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‘Step Afrika’ brings energy to FGCU
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Step Afrika electrifies audience with rhythmic African stepping group.
By Nina Mendes Assistant E&L Editor @fgcueaglenews Rhythmic African stepping group, Step Afrika, enchanted the audience with their explosive energy and intricate dance routines while performing in Cohen Center Ballroom on February 21. The event was co-hosted by FGCU’s Programming Board & Multicultural Leadership Development Center and around 75 - 100 people attended the performance. ‘A Step Above Perfection,’ the University’s stepping group comprised of FGCU students, opened for Step Afrika and en-
tertained the audience before the professionals took the stage. Step Afrika performed multiple routines throughout the night which included humor and audience participation into each of them. “I loved how interactive they were with the audience and the African dances they did. I also liked how they incorporated their style of clothing [into the routine] as well,” said freshman Lonneke Williams. “FGCU has a variety of different students and representation [within school events] is really important for people to know that they are not alone.” Various costume changes occurred after each set and dancers wore special hard sole
shoes to project the sound of their stepping on stage. The dancers were well-coordinated and rehearsed, which allowed their beaming vitality to reflect onto the audience. “I started stepping in high school, which was a little over ten years ago,” said dancer/ performing artist in Step Afrika, Taquez Whitted. “I’m blessed beyond measure, and it really has been a dream come true. Before Step Afrika, I didn’t think stepping was a profession. The fact that I am doing that now is truly a unique experience and I am grateful to have that opportunity.” Step Afrika first began in 1994, and the group expressed
their gratitude after the show for the amount of support they have received from hundreds of communities across the globe since the beginning of the company’s journey. They are continuing their tour and stopping at other locations throughout the United States until the end of May. After hearing about Step Afrika from an advisor, PB’s Director of Live Entertainment, Katy Johnson knew FGCU needed to experience the same cultural immersion that she had when she watched the dancers perform at a conference a few months prior. “I reached out to Step Afrika over the summer, and that’s when the planning process started,” said Johnson. “I think
sometimes we don’t pay enough attention because it can be boring to learn, but having something as exciting as a stepping group come out really entertained the crowd.” As Black History Month draws to a close, FGCU’s student body can take pride that their campus embraces and encourages cultural differences. This opportunity was an open space for people to ask questions and become more educated on a topic that they may have never heard of before. Having Step Afrika perform and meet students after the show was a once in a lifestyle experience that several students enjoyed and learned from by attending that night.
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Cape Coral band aims to reach students
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24th Street Saints performs at Durso’s Delite, a Cape Coral bakery.
By Katie Loudermilk Staff Writer @fgcueaglenews Artists range from a diverse platform. The Cape Coral band, 24th Street Saints, is part of the art community by performing at local coffee shops, bakeries and events held.
ACROSS 1 Type of parent 7 Fussy disturbances 11 Seashell seller 14 Beauty pageant wear 18 Spikes through 20 Use the ground floor elevator 21 Grandfather clock part 23 Tell tales 24 “Do ___ others …” 25 Intimate way to walk 26 Breakfast choice 29 Witch kin 30 Dirty innuendos 31 Anger or wrath 32 Sacred Egyptian beetle 36 Alabama’s historic town 37 Pasta sauce choice 39 Mozart composition 40 Carriers of work orders 43 Last piece of bread? 45 Expert pilot 47 Cat nemesis 48 Devil with a D-minus? 49 Make text corrections 50 Cups under a top 51 Sign of happiness 53 Some breakfast choices 56 Horse’s swatter 57 Feathery pen 58 Old-style picture tube letters 59 Society rookie, for short 60 Make that 75-Down 61 Word with shot or well 62 Where many have dinner 64 Mounting, on Broadway
67 German folk songs 71 Prefix with locate 72 Suspend, as drapes 73 Verb for knighttime? 74 Santa ___ (California city) 75 Bug that drills 78 Helen’s city 79 Some breakfast choices 83 Make laugh 84 Classic song, “___ So Fine” 85 Kind of menu or kid’s book 86 Dance lesson part 87 Hacked thing? 88 Bull’s mate 89 Sights targets 90 Impressionist’s schtick 91 Silverware city of New York 94 “Heigh-Ho” warbler 97 Braided unit 100 Last innings 101 Eggs, another way 102 Boat bottoms 103 Unruly group 106 McDonald’s breakfast offering 111 Religious offering 114 Track happening 115 Tiny amount of cold pudding? 116 Police squad’s home 117 Pitchfork point 118 More in need of hoeing 119 Roman wrap 120 Krypton is one 121 Cold coaster 122 Fears doing DOWN 1 Certain small songbird 2 Mutual of ___ 3 Parsley amount 4 Woodpile cover 5 Passes by, as time
On Saturday February 23rd, the 24th Street Saints performed at the Durso’s Delite located in Cape Coral. Their music ranges from classic rock, 80s music, and originals they wrote. Montana Roberts, attendee, stated, “I love all of the energy the band gives off.” This band was put together by a few friends with a passion for music. The
6 23-Across again 7 Fits of shivering or shaking 8 All wrapped up 9 Flies land here 10 Clues for hunters 11 Petty argument 12 Hoagie 13 Together as a group 14 Baked-in acquisition? 15 Chicken ___ king 16 Big ___, California 17 “Very interesting …” 19 Fleshy-leaved ground cover 22 ’70s dance spot 27 Heck of a lot of bull 28 End of some URLs 33 Diameter parts 34 Island with a circular coral reef 35 Breakfast choice 36 Loafer part 37 Bic and Waterman 38 Activity for a crew team 40 Place of pilgrimage 41 Chris ___ Lloyd of tennis 42 U-turn from gloom 44 Rocket attachment? 46 Mr. Ripken 49 Fall back from the beach 50 Place to give a hoot 51 Small firecrackers 52 Button on a remote 54 Like greatly 55 Some jeans 56 ___ chi (exercise method) 60 Breakfast choice 61 “And besides that” 63 Way-old poems 64 Clever
65 Kit Carson’s house is here 66 Word with “day now” 68 “Divine” poet 69 Word of admittance 70 Like gravelly voices 73 Stuff on a chip, sometimes 75 Breakfast choice 76 Certain gulf state resident 77 “American Idol” winner Studdard 78 Despite, cut 79 Hairstyle 80 LP or 45 stat 81 Expelled from office 82 Snakes along the Nile 85 Glide, in a way 88 Seeking stars? 90 One providing guarantees 92 A New York city 93 Hindu garment 95 Chinese cooking pot 96 Dodges or deflects 98 Cut wood more 99 With a big grin on one’s face 102 Used an MMA maneuver 103 Where a don is in charge 104 Stared at amorously 105 Common six-packs 107 Plant with narcotic leaves 108 Sometimes exterminated creatures 109 Teenage facial bane 110 Something to take in an argument 111 Make a choice 112 Sis alternative 113 Calf locale
group was established in 2016 by Jerry Kuehn, lead singer and guitarist. “It I such a thrill going on stage performing and interacting with a live audience,” explained Kuehn, “i have a lot of fun of playing my originals to a crowd that gets excited about them.” Durso’s Delite is one of their main venues they play at. The 24th Street Saints
will be performing at Revolution Record Store, located in Cape Coral, on March 18th at 7 p.m. “I would love to reach out to FGCU student body and look forward to seeing some younger kids!” exclaimed Kuehn. For more information of the band, they have a Facebook page with upcoming performances and gear giveaways.
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