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FGCU celebrates ‘One Million Acts of Good’ By Raphaella Matta Contributing Writer
FGCU Dining partnered with Ellen Degeneres and Cheerios to help veterans last week. According to Ashley Farquhar, FGCU Dining Director of Marketing and Sustainability, FGCU’s company for Campus Dining, Chartwells, took part in Ellen Degeneres and Cheerios’ One Million Acts of Good campaign. According to Farquhar, universities nationwide get 200 boxes with supplies such as snack bars and waters. Charles Bengtson, Marketing Coordinator for FGCU Dining, said the initiative would create boxes to be donated to homeless veterans in Cape Coral through the Red Cross. “When veterans come home, they don’t necessarily have the support that they get from when they were in the military. So when they get home they might be removed from their family. It depends how long they’ve been away,” said Bengtson, “ a lot of them become homeless, a lot of them have mental illness when they come back, so this is the simplest
FGCU students create snack boxes to be donated to homeless veterans in Cape Coral through the Red Cross. way to support them. FGCU students lined up Wednesday and Thursday to pack boxes with the donated supplies. Students were writing letters thanking troops for their service. Taryn Godwin, a freshman at FGCU, took part in the event. “I have family that has been in the service. I like the way they [the project] approached it. It’s very sweet. It’s a great way to get the campus involved,” said Godwin.
Farquhar said that it was a previous campaign that pushed FGCU to take part in One Million Acts of Good. “We did a flex campaign in which student [who] may have had a lot of flex dollars or just wanted to support our troops could. We had things set up at the register, like basket of items, that they could use their flex for. Cashiers would collect it and we were giving it to the Red Cross. That wasn’t as successful
as I’d like it to be. Our students did a great job getting a few items, but I wanted to give them more. So when this opportunity came about, I thought it would be awesome to supplement what we had already given them,” said Farquhar. According to EllenTube, the One Million Acts of Good campaign began two years ago. The initiative was created to push, “Be Kind to One Another” a slogan
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often used in Degeneres’ shows. According to Farhquar, this is FGCU’s first time being part of the project or campaign. The boxing project involved 100 universities and ran for it’s second time this year. Each university has the freedom to help an organization or cause of their choice. “I foresee every year Chartwell, Cheerios and Ellen doing something like this,” said Farhquar, “hopefully next year we do it again.”
Police still seeking two Robert E. Lee bust vandals By Brooke Stiles Staff Writer Fort Myers Police are still searching for two men identified for vandalizing the controversial bust of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee located in downtown Fort Myers. The bust of Lee was found lying on the ground next to its pedestal on Tuesday morning, March 12th along with the screws that were removed to loosen the bust. The Sons of Confederate Veterans (SCV) carefully reattached the bust located on Monroe Street, where it has stood since 1966, the next day. Members of the SCV have put forth efforts to defend keeping the bust, while others believe it is a symbol of racial hatred as Lee was the top military leader for the Confederate states during the Civil War. Civil rights activists along with others in opposition to the bust have worked to have the monument removed from its position in AP file photo / Rogelio V. Solis downtown Fort Myers. “The Robert E. Lee statue The Confederate soldier monument at the University of Mississippi controversy is fraught with has been the latest of statue controversy. A bust of Robert E. Lee in controversy between two sides downtown Fort Myers has been vandalized.
that will never agree,” said Glenn Miller, President of the Southwest Florida Historical Society. The statue of Lee first took its place during a dedication ceremony on January 19th, 1966. The United Daughters of the Confederacy (UDC) funded the bust at $6,000 and dedicated it to honor the 159th anniversary of Lee’s birth. In 2018, the president of the local National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) reached out to the UDC in order to come to an agreement on relocating the bust from its current position to one out of the public view. “We are asking them to partner with us, let’s get an agreement, let’s get it relocated and get it out of public view to where we are not forced, as African-Americans or other right-minded citizens to view when we come downtown,” said president of the local NAACP to the Fort Myers News Press at the time. The statue in downtown is not the only place named after General E. Lee though. When this county was established
on May 2nd, 1887, it was also named after Lee, hence Lee County. Francis Asbury Hendry, who is responsible for Lee county’s name, decided on naming the county after General Lee for being a “distinguished and laudable character whom the world has esteemed and delights to honor.” Many people of the Lee County community would disagree with Hendry and believe this act of vandalism was a moral obligation. “They likely see Lee as a traitor to his country who fought to not only defend slavery but to extend it to other states and territories,” said Miller. “On the other side are people who claim that the statue of Lee is merely a tribute to their heritage and has nothing to do with slavery.” The students that were contacted at FGCU to share their thoughts on this controversy had no opinion on the matter. As the dispute continues, so does the investigation for the two men who loosened the screws that held the bust to its pedestal.
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FETAL HEARTBEAT BILLS ARE UNCONSTITUTIONAL
WHAT’S UP NEXT FOR DUNK CITY?
GOLF PLACES SECOND AT JOHN KIRK INVITATIONAL
GARLIC FEST SATIATES VARIOUS APPETITES
Florida lawmakers have filed a “fetal heartbeat” bill that would ban abortion after a heartbeat. See more on A5
Looking to rebound next season, the FGCU men’s basketball team will be bringing in some new faces next season. See more on B1
The FGCU women’s golf team finished second out of 16 teams at the John Kirk Panther Invitational on Tuesday. See more on B3
To raise awareness of local restaurants, the Businesses Supporting Communities hosted the 2nd Annual Garlic Festival. See more on B5
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Fetal heartbeat bills are unconstitutional By Leah Sankey Opinion Editor @FGCUEagleNews Florida lawmakers have filed a “fetal heartbeat” bill that would ban abortion after a heartbeat is detected in an embryo. This typically occurs at around six weeks – before many women even know they’re pregnant. This would essentially outlaw abortion in most cases. According to the bill, any person who provides an abortion after a heartbeat is detected has committed a third-degree felony. Women have come a long way Since Roe V. Wade affirmed that access to safe and legal abortion is a constitutional right in 1973, and it is in no small part due to having reproductive autonomy. On Mar. 29, Georgia passed their own heartbeat bill. The state’s Republican governor, Brian Kemp, has already shown his support for the bill. Once he signs it, it will go into effect on January of 2020. Members of the Handmaid Coalition of Georgia protested the bill dressed in red robes and white bonnets outside of the state capital. Before this year, only two states had tried to enact six-week abortion bans, North Dakota in 2013 and Iowa in 2018, the courts struck down both, stating that they were unconstitutional. In the first weeks of 2019, Mississippi and Kentucky passed heartbeat laws. In addition to Georgia, six-week bans are being pushed by lawmakers in Florida, Tennessee, South Carolina, and Ohio according to NPR. Roe V. Wade is still standing… for now. The Supreme Court currently recognizes a woman’s right to an abortion up until around 24 weeks of pregnancy – when a fetus is considered viable outside of the womb. In
a Facebook post, Georgia’s governor vowed to “fight for life at the Capitol and in the courtroom.” Heartbeat bills are blatantly unconstitutional, but abortion opponents say that their main goal is to create laws that clash with Supreme Court decisions so that they can land a new case, giving them the opportunity to overturn or weaken Roe V. Wade. With the newly conservative majority on the Supreme Court, this is a frighteningly real possibility. If Roe were overturned, the availability of abortion would be determined on a state by state basis. It would be protected in New York and California, where they have enacted their own constitutions protecting the practice. So, women would have to travel to get an abortion, have an unwanted pregnancy, or go the illegal route, possibly risking their lives. It goes without saying that this would disproportionately affect lower-income women, who don’t have to means to travel or hire an in-home doctor. In 1965, before Roe, illegal abortions accounted for 17% of all deaths attributed to childbirth and pregnancy that year, but the actual number is likely much higher according to the Guttmacher Institute. Now, abortions are safer than carrying a child to term, according to Planned Parenthood. The years before Roe should offer something of a cautionary tale. If abortion were further restricted or made illegal, it wouldn’t stop women from getting them, even if it means harming themselves or going to unqualified practitioners. Abortion is one of the safest medical procedures and allows women to be in charge of their bodies. We are not mere vessels, and we shouldn’t be treated as such.
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This March 22, photo shows a woman recording a group of pro-abortion rights demonstrators the 35th legislative day at the Georgia State Capitol building in downtown Atlanta. Bucking intense opposition from abortion rights groups, citizens, physicians groups and even Hollywood celebrities, Georgia lawmakers gave final approval Friday, March 29, 2019, to a “heartbeat” abortion ban that would outlaw almost all abortions in the state. The proposal now heads to the desk of Republican Gov. Brian Kemp, who backs it. If enacted, it would be among the strictest abortion bans in the U.S.
This March 22, 2019, file photo shows, pro-abortion rights and anti-abortion demonstrators displaying their signs in the lobby of the Georgia State Capitol building during the 35th legislative day at the Georgia State Capitol building in downtown Atlanta.
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WOMEN’S GOLF PLACES SECOND OVERALL The FGCU women’s golf team finished second out of 16 teams overall in the John Kirk Panther Invitational. See more on B3
What’s next for Dunk City? A look into the upcoming season By Kyle Grosskopf Assistant Sports Editor @Kyle_Grosskopf
A.) 4-7 B.) 6-4 C.) 7-4 2. What is baseball’s record against Lipscomb? A.) 18-22 B.) 22-18 C.) 20-20 3. Who holds the record for best game in men’s golf? A.) Andew Potter B.) Daniel Mazziotta C.) Joseph Lamielle EN Photo / Julia Bonavita
Zach Scott of the FCGU men’s basketball team looks for an open pass during the ASUN tournament quarterfinals. Scott is expected to return to Dunk City for his sophomore year in 2019. In that list of incoming players, two of the players are transfer students, but the other three are incoming freshman. “I love our class,” said FGCU Head Coach Michael Fly. “It’s a big class. It’s a class that we’ve tried to target in years past.” The incoming class is a class that is different than any other class FGCU has seen in recent years. FGCU has focused on the transfer students, but Fly
is ready to bring guys who he thinks will be a good fit for FGCU; both academically and athletically to make an impact for more than just one season. “We were bringing in multiple transfers on one year deals, and saying let’s be as good as we can be for this year and we will worry about the next one,” Fly said. In the future, the coaching staff will build off the previous year and keep making strides as
the players progress. Fly thinks some players are ready to start as soon as they get to FGCU while other players will need some work, but their upside is there. “If you look at the top teams in our league (Lipscomb and Liberty), they’ve done that. They have four year guys in the program that have learned the system and that have matured together,” Fly said.
4. Who holds the record for best game in women’s golf? A.) Briana Carlson B.) Megan Blonien C.) Mei Khuan Yang
Answers: 1. A 2. B 3. C 4. A
Looking to rebound next season, the FGCU men’s basketball team is bringing in some new faces while some familiar faces will be leaving the program. Mercurius Dinero and Schadrac Casimir will be graduating. Casimir was the first graduate transfer in FGCU history, and he was a four time ASUN Player of the Week winner. RaySean Scott Jr., going into his senior year, recently transferred to Division-II program Humboldt State. Brady Ernst also put his name into the transfer list, but he hasn’t signed yet. Haanif Cheatham, who played 10 games before having seasonending surgery, is a graduate transfer with one year of eligibility left. Cheatham hasn’t signed yet. Decardo Day was released from the team after violating team rules early in the season. Day also put his name into the transfer list, but hasn’t signed yet. Next year, the Eagles will have at least five new players in an Eagles uniform that are already committed or signed their letter of intent.
1. What is softball’s record against FAU?
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THIS WEEK IN ATHLETICS By Jordyn Matez Sports Editor @JordynMatez
SOFTBALL VS. FAU
The FGCU softball team will host a doubleheader matchup against Florida Atlantic University on Wednesday, Apr. 3 at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. The Eagles will enter this game 17-15 overall following a recent 0-3 sweep by Liberty
By Jordyn Matez Sports Editor @JordynMatez
BASEBALL VS. LIPSCOMB
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The FGCU softball team is traveling to Florence, Alabama to play a three-game series against North Alabama University beginning on Saturday, Apr. 6 and concluding on Sunday, Apr. 7
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WOMEN’S GOLF BRICKYARD INTERCOLLEGIATE
The FGCU women’s golf team will travel to Macon, Georgia to compete in the Brickyard Collegiate. This match will be played through two rounds on Monday, Apr. 8 and Tuesday, Apr. 9. The Eagles most recently concluded another Georgia tournament this past weekend, where
University last weekend. The Owls, meanwhile, will enter the game 15-18 overall. These two teams played a double-header in the 2018 season, where they split a pair of wins. Next, the Eagles will head to Florence, Alabama to begin a three-game series against the University of North Alabama on Apr. 6. double-header on Sat., March 2 at 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
through Sunday, Apr. 7. The first game will be played on Friday at 6:30 p.m., with the second game on Saturday at 2 p.m. and the concluding game on Sunday at 1 p.m. The Eagles will be coming off of an away game against USF, while the Bisons will be coming off a game against Austin Peay.
This will be a doubleheader game with the teams facing off at 3 p.m. with another game following at 5 p.m. The next day the teams will face off as well with a game at 1 p.m. The Lions are coming in with an overall record of 15-10 after being defeated by Troy University 0-2 this past week. Next, the Eagles remain on the road to travel to Miami to play FIU on Wednesday, Apr. 10.
they finished second of 16 overall. This is the first time the team will play in the Brickyard Collegiate, hosted by Mercer University. Next, the Eagles will prepare for the ASUN women’s golf championships, which will begin on Sunday, Apr. 21 and continue throughout Tuesday, Apr. 23. Next, FGCU will head to Tampa to take on USF for a single game on Tuesday, Apr. 2 at 6:30 p.m.
Joe Kinker .420 avg. 5 HR 24 RBI Jay Hayes .392 avg. 6 HR 31 RBI Alex Brait .352 avg. 6 doubles 16 RBI
Racquel Fournet .305 avg. 16 RBI Reedy Davenport .283 avg. 4 HR 21 RBI Kelly Kate .367 avg. 6 RBI
Julia Ascua 7 singles wins 7 doubles wins Maja Ornberg 9 singles wins 7 singles wins
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Women’s basketball ends season on high note
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The FGCU women’s basketball team poses for a picture following their sixth ASUN tournament championship win. Following their win, the team continued onto the first round of the NCAA tournament, where they were defeated by Miami.
By Jordyn Matez Sports Editor @JordynMatez As the 2018-19 women’s basketball season comes to a close, FGCU head coach Karlo Smesko and the FGCU women’s basketball team are still celebrating a successful season of college basketball. NCAA tournament aside, the Eagles achieved multiple wins over the past four months both on and off the court. Looking back to November, no one could have predicted how much this team would come to celebrate. Even before opening day, the ASUN conference made sure all eyes were on last season’s reigning conference champions. The Eagles were selected as the favorite to repeat as conference champions, a prediction that would prove to be true, and received eight of the nine first-place votes. FGCU also won the preseason media poll with 42 of the 44 first-place votes. Additionally, Tytionia Adderly and Nasrin Ulel both received spots on the ASUN’s preseason all-conference team. Though the team lost five seniors in the 2017-18 season, the missing gaps were quickly replaced by transfer athletes Keri Jewett-Giles and Destiny Washington. Jewett-Giles had already been on the Eagles practice squad for a year, utilizing a redshirt season per NCAA transfer rules, but she had yet to see the court before the 2018 opening day. Regardless of the hype surrounding FGCU in pre-season, the Eagles suffered a devastating 62-80 loss to South Dakota State to begin their season. In fact, the team would see two of their five losses in their first four games, with the second loss dropped to No. 6 Stanford during the Rainbow Wahine Showdown. It was a disappointing start to the season for FGCU fans, and morale seemed low. Luckily, the Eagles struck back with a seven-game win streak and set the pace for a successful start to conference play. The final two non-conference games brought tough competition in December, with the Eagles falling to both Duke and the University of Alabama at Birmingham. FGCU would not see another loss for three months.
The team began conference play in smashing success, defeating Liberty University 68-50, the same team they would later snatch the ASUN championship trophy from. As much as they tried, the rest of the ASUN conference teams couldn’t keep up with the powerhouse lineup that Smesko put forth onto the court. Typically, one could expect to see Jewett-Giles, Washington and Ulel in the starting lineup accompanied by senior Lisa Zderadicka. All four starters held a consistent shooting average above .400 throughout the duration of the season, with Washington logging a team-high .481 average. Zderadicka sat close behind at .478 until she was forced to end her final season with the Eagles after suffering a knee injury. Her spot in the starting lineup was quickly picked up by redshirt-junior Davion Wingate, who immediately made her presence known. Wingate’s first start for the Eagles came in a mid-March matchup between KSU, where she led her team to an eighthstraight ASUN title game with 13 points and a season-high six assists. Wingate remained a starter and a prominent force throughout the remainder of the season. On Mar. 17, Smesko led FGCU to a sixth ASUN championship and a third consecutive NCAA tournament appearance. The No. 1 seeded Eagles defeated No. 3 seed Liberty 72-49 at home in a matchup that blew the Flames out of the water and gave the Eagles their 19th straight win. Not even a week later, the Eagles received a No. 13 seed in the first round of the NCAA tournament and were placed against No. 4 Miami at their own home court. It was a tough matchup for the ASUN champions, who were pitted against a team that was ranked 19/16 in the AP and coaches polls and were overall favored to win the game. After a rough first half, the Eagles climbed back in the third quarter and, for a moment, looked as if they might upset the Hurricanes. In the end, however, Miami would take advantage of free-throw opportunities and end FGCU’s season with a 69-62 defeat. It was a tough loss for not only the
team, but the bus full of fans that came to support them. What comes next for Smesko and Raining Threes? An opportunity to try for yet another undefeated conference season and, hopefully, another NCAA tournament appearance. Smesko will certainly have his work cut out for him after losing three prominent players in Zderadicka, Washington and Jewett-Giles, but he has already begun the recruiting process. Two high-level transfers are said to play a large role in the lineup next year after sitting out a year per NCAA transfer rules. Emma List, a transfer from Albany, scored in 26 of 32 games for Albany in 2017-18. Her season-high 12 points along with three steals came in December of that same season. Anja Marinkovic, who transferred from Detroit Mercy, will enter the Eagles’ lineup with two years of eligibility left. She is a former Horizon League All-Freshman Team selection and finished her career at Detroit Mercy ranked among the top 15 in program history in 3-point field goals made (107). Marinkovic also ranked among the top 15 in 3-point field goal percentage (34.7) and lies at third all-time in free-throw
percentage (80.6 percent). Aside from transfers, the younger members of the team are also predicted to step up and play a larger role next season. Chandler Ryan, a rising redshirt junior, averaged 16 minutes per game last season and was usually expected to log a couple 3-pointers when out on the court for the Eagles. Tanner Bryant, a rising sophomore, saw playing time in 29 games this past season. She had a stellar start to her collegiate career, logging a season high 16 points over 31 minutes in a December game against Johnson & Wales. She saw much less playing time as the season continued, but her early success hints that she might get more playing time next year. Ashley Panem, who was signed along with Bryant, utilized a redshirt season and will be eligible to play next year. Before they begin preparing for the 2019-20 season, the players and staff of the FGCU women’s basketball team will take a moment to relax, enjoy their offseason, and decide where to place their sixth ASUN conference championship trophy — a reminder of everything they have to be proud of from the 2018-19 basketball season.
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Head coach Karl Smesko and associate coach Chelsea Banbury scout a game before their matchup against Miami in the final game of the season.
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Golf places second out of 16 at John Kirk Panther Invitational By Jordyn Matez Sports Editor @JordynMatez The FGCU women’s golf team finished second overall out of 16 teams at the John Kirk Panther Invitational on Tuesday afternoon. FGCU remained consistent among the top competitors throughout all three rounds of the competition, due in part to a successful first round that left them in second place going into the second day. Sophomore Natalia Nassar set the pace in the opening round with a 73 (+1) finish to leave her tied for fifth at the end of the day. Freshman Laura Edmonds sat one stroke behind Nassar at 74 (+2) to end the day tied at seventh. The first round also brought an exciting hole-in-one for senior Madeline Marck-Sherk on the 16th hole, aiding to her finishing score of 79 (+7). While the end of the second round put the Eagles at fourth place, senior Kelsy Holbert’s 74 (+2) finish kept the team from dropping to a lower place. Holbert’s successful day brought her up from a 17th place finish in the first round to a tie
for eighth in the second, while Edmonds and Nassar dropped to 15th. The third and final round brought overall successes for Edmonds and Marck-Sherk, who both finished within the top 10 overall out of 90 players. Edmonds’s final round 74 (+2) aided her to a seventh-place tie finish, while Marck-Sherk shot a third-round 72 to put her tied for tenth. Holbert had a tougher final round than the previous two days, finishing the third day with a score of 82 (+10) to leave her tied for 28th overall. Nassar’s third-round 84 (+12) dropped her significantly lower as well, and she ended the tournament tied at 32nd. Junior Alisa Clark, who had a tough second round (82), finished out the third day tied for 44th. “We managed to come away with another second-place finish, but overall we definitely didn’t play our best this event,” said FGCU women’s golf head coach Sarah Trew. “Our short games and putting were not up to par and it cost us far too many shots. We have a quick turnaround and are back in action in a week EN Photo / Julia Bonavita so we’ll put in some hours Kelsy Holbert of FGCU women’s golf follows through on a swing during a tournament earlier in the season. Holbert led the the next couple days to team with a 74 finish in the second round. ensure we are ready.”
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>> Continued from B1 Jalen Warren is an incoming transfer from Eastern Florida State College where he averaged almost 13 points, four rebounds and five assists over 19 minutes of play over 34 games. “He’s been in big moments. Eastern Florida won their conference both years and the national tournament both years as their point guard,” Fly said. Justus Rainwater is coming from NJCAA school, Cochise College. He averaged 4.3 points and 4.5 rebounds over 16 minutes of play per game. “We’re really excited for what Rainwater brings to the table. We told him to try and rip the rim off every time he goes to dunk,” said Fly. Dakota Rivers, a player who’s been recruited by Fly for years is the No. 20 player in the state of Florida by Floridahoops.com. “He’s a really good prospect. His best basketball is in front of him,” Fly said. Osborn Shema is another player that is in the top 100 in the state of Florida by Floridahoops.com. Shema ranks No. 12 on the list. “Osborn is a true seven-footer with three-point range, which allows him to both stretch the floor on offense and protect the rim on defense,” Fly said. Qwanzie Samuels Jr. is an athlete from the catholic league in Maryland. He will be returning from an ACL injury that forced him to sit out his senior year, but coach Fly thinks he will be ready for ASUN competition. Christian Carlyle is a player that Fly will rely on heavily to help lead the charge as he will be the only returning senior that has played all four years at FGCU. “My goal is for this team to get as good as it can. I thought we did that this year with all the challenges that we faced,” Fly said. FGCU is also expecting to sign more players before next season starts, Jalen Harper has verbally committed and is expected to sign his Letter of Intent in midApril, but Fly couldn’t commit on Harper because of NCAA rules.
Harper is a point guard from Pebblebrook High School in Georgia. His older brother, Jared Harper, is a point guard for Auburn. Overall, the Eagles are bringing on a mix of returners, transfers and college newcomers. Coach Fly hopes the returners can show some valuable leadership to the newcomers as well as make some strides in their own game.
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Christian Carlyle of FGCU men’s basketball sets up a shot at the ASUN men’s basketball quarterfinals. Carlyle is expected to be a leader in his program next season
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A week in review: Casimir invited to Hayes, Eusebio break 3x3 National Grand Slam record Championship By Jordyn Matez Sports Editor @JordynMatez Schadrac Casimir of FGCU men’s basketball has been selected to participate in the 2019 Dos Equis 3x3U National Championship as part of the NCAA Final Four festivities. Casimir will be one of four players from the ASUN Conference All-Star Team in a tournament comprised of allstar teams of seniors completing their final season of eligibility. The teams will compete for a $150 thousand prize pool, while the champions will take home $100,000 and the right to compete in the 2019 USA Basketball 3x3 Open National Championship. Though Casimir only played one
season with FGCU, he made a large impact during his time with the Eagles. He broke school records in both 3-point field goal percentage (.477, 74for-155) and free-throw percentage (.879, 109-for-124). Both of these ranks in the top 10 in ASUN history as well — tenth and eighth, respectively. Casimir was eighth in the league in scoring, averaging a team-high 14.1 points per game, 2.6 rebounds per game, 2.4 assists per game and 1 steal per game. “We’re really excited for Schadrac to have this opportunity to continue to represent himself and our program,” FGCU coach Michael Fly said. “He truly embodies what it means to be an Eagle, both on and off the court.” The tournament will be played Apr. 5-7 at Minnesota’s Mall of America.
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Jay Hayes of FGCU baseball makes contact with the ball at an early season home game. Hayes teamed up with Elijah Eusebio to hit a combined two grand slams this weekend. Men’s tennis The FGCU men’s tennis team defeated Ivy League opponent Brown University 4-3 on March 28 bringing its record to 7-8. In double’s competition, Felipe Escobar and Mateo Ruiz won their set 7-5 and Feliksas Sakalauskas and Felipe Ramirez earned the doubles point winning their set 6-3. In single’s competition, Javier Fernandez won his sets 6-1 and 7-5. Marcelo Tebet won his sets in 7-5 , 6-2. The final point of the day came from Sakaluaskas, who won in three sets to secure the final point for the victory. On Mar. 30, the Eagles traveled to Stetson and beat them 6-1, bringing their record to 8-8. In double’s competition, the pair of Mateo Ruiz and Felipe Escobar won their set 6-4, and Feliksas Sakalauskas and Felipe Ramirez won the doubles point 6-2. In single’s competition, Escobar won his sets 6-2 , 7-5. Ruiz won his sets 6-1, 4-6 , 6-2. Javier Fernandez won his sets 6-3, 4-6 , 6-4. Juan Montes won 7-5, 6-7 and 1-0. Sakalauskas won the last point of the day after going three sets 7-5, 7-6 and 6-2.
In the first game, the Eagles won 6-3 after Mason Studstill pitched eight innings giving up only one run and striking out seven. In the second game, FGCU won 5-2 after Even Lumbert pitched six innings to get the win and Hunter McGarry pitched three to get the save. In the third game, FGCU won 20-3 after Jay Hayes and Elijah Eusebio hit grand slams in the fourth and sixth innings. These two grand slams broke a record for the most in a single game in DI history.
Women’s tennis The FGCU women’s tennis team lost to ASUN opponent Stetson 3-4 on Mar. 3, bringing their record to 7-8. In double’s competition, Stetson earned the point after winning all three matches. In single’s competition, Maja Ornberg won her sets 6-0 and 6-2, Bridget Forster won her sets 6-2 and 6-1 while Sara Kelly won her sets 6-4 , 6-1. Perez won her sets 6-4 , 6-1. Forster won her sets 6-3 and 6-0. Villar rounds out the wins after going 7-5 and 6-2.
Men’s golf On Mar. 29, the men’s golf team played the first round of the FAU Spring Championship, finishing the day in fourth place. Cole Castro shot four under par to finish the day tied for second. On the second day of competition, the Eagles slid back to sixth place shooting a team score of one under par. Castro finished the day tied for third with a score of five under par. On the last day of competition, the Eagles soared back and finished tied for fourth shooting a score of 10 under par and a total score of 11 under par. Castro led the Eagles with a score of eight under par, and Andrew Potter finished the day with a score of four under par.
Baseball On Friday, Mar. 29 the FGCU baseball team played Towson, sweeping them with a combined score of 31-8.
Softball On Saturday, Mar. 30, the FGCU softball team played Liberty twice losing 2-6 and 2-4. In the first game, Liberty was held scoreless until the fourth inning with Riley Randolph pitching the complete game. In the second game, Morgan White gave up four earned runs after pitching the full seven innings. On Sunday, FGCU faced Liberty again and lost 2-0. The only two runs of the game came in the sixth inning. Randolph struck out eight in six and third innings of work.
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Schadarac Casimir of FGCU men’s basketball looks to find the net at the ASUN tournament quarterfinals. Casimir was recently invited to be a member of the ASUN conference’s 3x3 team at the Dos Equis National Championship.
Elijah Eusebio Junior 6 feet 4 inches Hometown: Miami, Florida Elijah Eusebio is a junior infielder in the progress of completing his third season in an FGCU uniform. He’s been a prominent player in the baseball roster since his freshman year, where he saw playing time in 20 games and earned five starts. He served largely as a late-inning defensive replacement, turning in a .969 fielding percentage in the 2017 season. Eusebio saw slightly less action as a sophomore, making an appearance in 14 games and starting six. He finished the 2017 season batting .281 on nine hits through 32 at bats. Most recently, Eusebio saw his first and second career home runs in a game against UNF last week to tie FGCU baseball’s singlegame home run record.
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“Life is a Dream” Play Arts Complex - Black Box Theater
Based on a 1635 Spanish classic, this play questions the very nature of reality. Tickets are $10 and $7 for students. Purchase them at Bower School’s website.
Garlic Fest satiates various appetites
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A band performs at the Garlic Fest in Fort Myers.
By Katie Loudermilk Staff Writer @fgcueaglenews
Donuts were available to purchase at the Garlic Fest.
Food themed festivals have become an icon for cities to celebrate their hometown meals. To raise awareness of the local restaurants and businesses, the Businesses Supporting Communities organization held the 2nd Annual Garlic Festival. It took place on Saturday March 30, at the Centennial Park located in Fort Myers. Taco busses, BBQ, Italian stands and many others displayed menus with their signature garlic dishes along with popular options. One of the most favorite dishes was the Garlic Beef Sandwich covered in different sauces, garlic and vegetables. Desserts were also available with unique donuts, homemade ice-cream and a snow cone truck. “I like how there were small portions available at cheap prices so I could try a little bit of everything,” said attendee Sandra Musk. The fest also showcased 5 local bands for the entertainment. Radio station 102.5 also participated by giving out merchandises and hosting the bands. There something for everyone, including bounce houses and free games for the young ones. Pets were also welcomed. To learn more about the organization, check out their FaceEN Photos / Katie Loudermilk book page.
Disney revisits Dumbo almost 80 years later By Bruno Halpern E&L Editor @fgcueaglenews Choosing Tim Burton to direct the live-action remake of Dumbo was one of Disney’s best decisions in this nostalgic era of returning to its classics. Burton’s unique visual language makes sense for “Dumbo”. After all, it’s a story about a baby elephant with big ears that can fly. Accepting the strange is a typical theme of Burton’s work. Another theme usual to his films is the fantastical. And a circus setting allows that to flourish. But here, Burton does not settle for the obvious. Instead of making a mere remake, it expands the narrative, bringing a more optimistic and honest view of animals treatment in circuses than 1941 original movie. The design dichotomy
between the two main circuses of the movie is one of the visual highlights of the film, that has incredible special effects. Danny DeVito’s character owns a decadent circus, hinting at the downfall of circuses throughout the world. Meanwhile, Michael Keaton’s villanous character has a grand Dreamland, that mimics Disneyland a bit. The scenes in the arena are exhilarating. The special effects team not only create a beautiful setting with their colors and choreographies, but also give weight to the experiences of the characters. So, more than embarking on empty nostalgia, Burton justifies why it was interesting to revisit Dumbo almost 80 years later. In a time of such intolerance, it is important to remember that there is a magic in the different. And it’s always good to celebrate it.
This image released by Disney shows Colin Farrell, Nico Parker and Finley Hobbins in “Dumbo.”
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10 reasons to start watching ‘Game of Thrones’
AP Photo / John Locher A dragon is projected during a “Game of Thrones”-themed show at the fountains at the Bellagio casino-resort, Sunday, March 31, 2019, in Las Vegas.
By Bruno Halpern E&L Editor @fgcueaglenews The last season of Game of Thrones, the worldwide phenomenon series, is eleven days away, premiering April 14. Created by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss for HBO, the attraction is based on the George R. R. Martin series of “The Song of Ice and Fire”. Essentially, the story is about the war between noble families for the Iron Throne. However, there’s a strong fantastical element to it, featuring dragons, direwolves, magic, and ice zombies. The biggest threat are the White Walkers that bring the decades-long winter with them. However, what set Game of Thrones apart from other shows, especially in the genre of fantasy are its realistic themes of political intrigue
ACROSS 1 Warrior princess played by Lucy Lawless 5 Netanyahu nickname 9 Grits go-with 15 Put an end to 19 Good fighter? 20 Principal water carrier 21 Type of roll 22 A violinist, violist and cellist might form one 23 After applying this answer’s first word to the start of the second ... United or American 26 Small stream 27 Suddenly bright star 28 Originates (from) 29 Far from fashionable 31 Try 34 Actress Russo 35 Colorful visualization in a weather report 36 Twelve, on a clock face 37 ... catches wind of 41 Shoo-___ (sure winners) 42 Krabappel of Springfield Elementary 44 Adams with the 1991 hit “Get Here” 45 Do a bar job 46 Raggedy ___ 48 Forest animal or animals 49 Farrow of “Rosemary’s Baby” 50 Spacewalks, in NASA lingo 52 Farming prefix 55 ... often-automatic car feature 61 Japanese noodles 62 Tennis great Arthur 64 Way in 65 “What are ___ waiting for?”
and consequences of war, and, most famously, its unpredictability. After all, very few series are as courageous to kill off important characters as this one. The series shatters audience records every new season, and has also won numerous awards, including 38 Emmy Awards wins so far. If those aren’t enough reasons, here are ten more to start watching now: 1. It has a little bit of everything: adventure, politics, romance, magic, humor, frights, war, and more. 2. Epic battles. If you loved the epic battles in Lord of the Rings trilogy, you’ll enjoy those here too. The fan-favorite “Battle of the Bastards” is one of the most complex and intense war sequences I’ve ever seen. 3. The characters are complex and layered. No one is all
66 A bit 67 Desdemona’s Shakespeare play 70 Ready to serve, at a bar 72 Battle 74 Custardy dessert 75 Health-care lobby org. 77 Spittoon sound 78 “Life of Pi” author Martel 79 Thing 1? 80 ... polite dude 85 Do part of a triathlon 86 Punch 87 Nev. neighbor 88 Blonde queen in “Frozen” 92 Albany is its capital (Abbr.) 94 Palindromic magazine 96 Certain Arabian Peninsula dweller 98 Compete on “American Idol” 99 Pester 101 ... two cubed 105 One of the Stooges 106 It’s taken for coll. credit 108 Post-Christmas curb sight 109 They couldn’t string Odysseus’ bow 111 Stormer of Iwo Jima 112 Midsize Kia model 115 Read a blog without commenting 116 Gets 100% on 117 ... natives for whom a Great Lake is named 122 “The One ___ Got Away” (Katy Perry hit) 123 Follows the edges of 124 Org. with the Final Four 125 Like some threats 126 Skirt lines 127 Getting ready to go home, say?
128 Start of an idea 129 Prepare for a baby bird DOWN 1 Gen ___ (millennial’s parent) 2 Twilight 3 Vaper’s craving 4 Pain reliever brand 5 Health meas. calculated with weight and height 6 Actor McDiarmid or McShane 7 Dallas, to sports fans 8 Come into, in a way 9 Powdery sport 10 Bring in the sheaves 11 Anger 12 Egyptian goddess of motherhood 13 “12 Angry ___” (classic 1957 film) 14 Like better 15 Walk with a swagger 16 ... have the rights to 17 Bottom of a crankcase 18 Coral-forming animals 24 Like a recently used bathrobe 25 Place for a match 30 Tabula ___ 31 Fired 32 Teaser trailer 33 Bell-shaped flower 35 Went berserk 38 Certain tide 39 Stiletto, for one 40 Embassy figure 43 Lord Voldemort, for Harry Potter 47 Fills with disgust 51 Seabird that prays on penguin eggs 53 Ancient Colosseum visitor 54 Unique person, in old slang 56 Offspring of Loki 57 Nuptial vow 58 Potentially offensive, informally
good or all evil (with a couple of exceptions). Each character has a good reason to do what they’re doing, even if you don’t like or agree with them. 4. Courage. If you hate when your favorite character dies, then maybe “Game of Thrones” is not for you. Although the roles are very good, the courage to eliminate several of the audience’s darlings from the story is one of the things that the series is most known for. A tip to take with you is: do not to fall in love with anyone - and practice detachment. 5. Political intrigue is one of the strong suites of the series. The important families are represented by Houses. Each one follows its own customs, as well as having a coat of arms, a castle and a motto. The Stark family, for example,
59 Crime boss John, aka “The Teflon Don” 60 Electric shaver brand 62 Attorney follower 63 ... paper purchase 67 Switch positions 68 Metallica drummer Ulrich 69 Scrambles’ relatives 71 Sty inhabitant 73 Ob-___ 76 Final butterfly stage 81 Wrinkly citrus hybrid 82 Faddish berry 83 “___ of New York” (2002 period drama) 84 Yale of Yale 89 Elegant trip to a red carpet gala 90 Tubes for shallow diving 91 Eons 93 Peruse 95 Restaurant’s specials, often 96 Track-and-field legend Jesse 97 Stereotypically boring office event 99 Jets quarterback who was the MVP of Super Bowl III 100 Navajo neighbor 102 Experienced with 103 Squeak squelcher 104 Scrabble piece 107 You might take them shopping 110 Shroud of ___ 112 It forms on a healing cut 113 Whale that eats seals 114 A single time 118 Suffix for “north” or “south” 119 Needlefish 120 Yosemite ___ (“Looney Tunes” character) 121 Harden
has as a direwolf as its symbol. Their motto is the ominous: “Winter is coming.” In one form or another, all the Houses are linked in contention for the Iron Throne. 6. Location. Location. Location. Almost all scenes are shot in real locations. Green screen for visual effects are used sparingly or to complement the real sceneries. And the production spends a lot of money to make sure the show feels authentic. Countries like Croatia, Morocco, Iceland, Spain and Northern Ireland are among those that served as a location. 7. The visual effects are amazing. The show would have you believe dragons and zombies are real. Game of Thrones set a new standard for television production.
8. If the visual effects team is to be congratulated, the costume design is not far behind. Each time the characters appear on scene, you can see the care that the production team takes with the every single detail of clothing, hair dressing, and makeup. 9. Strong female characters. “Who runs the world? Girls,” as Beyoncé would say. Even though its inspired by medieval Europe, Game of Thrones manages to give due importance to their female characters. For the most part, they are strong, intellingent, determined and inspiring leaders. 10. Great to binge-watch. It’s understandable if you’re feeling overwhelmed by the sheer amount of characters and over 60 episodes, but ‘Game of Thrones’ is addictive. Each episode you watch, the greater desire you’ll have to keep on watching.
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