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FGCU history. Other state schools have not appeared to cut hours in response to budget cuts. The libraries at the University of Students should not plan any late night cram sessions at the library Central Florida and South Florida are this year. They should also rule out each open over 100 hours per week, including 24 hours Monday through Saturdays. Following the library motto, the Thursday at USF. The cut has been met with harsh university quietly announced that the library would be closing its doors criticism from students. FGCU did earlier and more often this school not alert students about these changes year. Almost 40 hours were eliminated before the start of fall semester, from the library schedule. The biggest depending on faculty and staff to spread the word. change is that it is closed Saturdays. The Dean of Library Services, Dr. Eagle News spotted several students attempting to access the Kathleen Miller, cited budget cuts as the primary reason for the cut in hours. library this past Saturday. “This really takes a day away from This year’s state budget saw a $300 me that I can be productive,” said Brian million dollar cut with regard to higher Storms, a sophomore athletic training education. Eagle News reported in January major. “They should have sent out an email with at least the new hours that a bill was passed to continue with the library’s extended hours, which listed.” were until 1 a.m. Monday through Enrollment Library Hours Thursday and on Sundays. The cost of the extension was $12,720 and was split 69 FGCU 12,000 between Student Government and 104 FGCU allocated accounts. UCF 59,000 Dr. Miller said statistical evidence 92 FAU 28,000 was used for determining the slashed FSU 31,000 134 hours. “Over 60 percent of our visits occur USF 45,000 Monday through Wednesday,” said Dr. Miller. “With only 4 percent of our Storms isn’t the only student upset visits occurring on Saturday (about 570 by these changes. Of 181 students polled visits), we decided it was the best day to by Eagle News, 54 percent said they close down.” “Student Government is doing thought the library should be open later and on Saturdays. Another 38 percent everything we can to ensure that NEW LIBRARY HOURS OLD LIBRARY HOURS said they did not care because they library hours are never cut like this to 1 Mon -said ThurStudent Body President 7:30usetothe 9 library, Mon -and Thur again,” don’t only 8 7percent Friday 7 to 7 7:30 6 Peter Cuderman. said theytoagreed withFriday the changes. 8 to 6 Saturday Closed Saturday Cuderman, a graduate student at The library will now be open from 3 to 8 Sunday 3 a.m. to 8 until 9 p.m. Sunday FGCU, started a petition online for 7:30 Monday through Thursday and until 6 p.m. on Friday. FGCU students to sign in opposition The library will now be closed on of the state budget cuts in higher Saturdays and open from 3-8 p.m. on education. Students can find this petition on Sundays. This cut, from 108 hours per week to 69½, is the most drastic in Facebook.com.

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Florida Gulf Coast University closed for the first time in four years due to Mother Nature. Classes were cancelled, doors were locked and students were told to go home all due to Tropical Storm Isaac. The storm’s threat caused the university to cease normal operations on Sunday at 4 p.m. At one point Southwest Florida was in the center of the cone of uncertainty, leading many to believe the area would be directly hit by the storm. Due to the forecasts, students in housing were encouraged to go home if they lived within four hours of the university. Resident assistants also warned students who were unable to leave to be prepared to move to Alico Arena, if necessary. Students were never evacuated. The storm moved to the west, missing Southwest Florida. The school stayed

closed until 8 a.m. Tuesday. “In all of these situations – as well as with many such others over the years – the University takes into consideration the most current storm projections and makes the decision to close when there is a threat to the safety and welfare of our students, faculty, staff and campus visitors,” said FGCU spokeswoman Susan Evans in an email. “We rely on the best information available at the time. Sometimes the storm forecasters are correct – other times they are not – but FGCU always puts the safety of our people first,” she added. Evans said Monday’s classes would not be made up. Instead professors have been instructed to handle the missed day on a class-byclass basis. This was the seventh time FGCU closed due to a storm in its 15-year history.

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:fccfhl`ld Estero Bay Preserve State Park: Enjoy the outdoors? Ever feel like we have a huge impact on the environment? Are you ready to make a difference and need service hours!? Well then come volunteer at the Estero Bay Preserve State Park. Location is by Corkscrew Road and US-41, not too far from FGCU. For more information, contact Scott Stimpson at scott. stimpson@dep.state.fl.us. Lakes Regional Park: Help with a program for children’s tours of the gardens from 3:30–5 p.m. on a weekday or Saturday at 9 a.m. Concepts that may be included are: importance of plants to the earth, plants and insect interdependence, kinds of propagation, composting and nutrients, ability of plants to filter water. Contact Susan Moore at botanicgarden. moore9@gmail.com or 239-4817845. FGCU Food Forest: New start date is Friday, Aug. 31 for the fall semester. This is a studentrun botanical garden which highlights tropical/subtropical edible species that grow well in South Florida and is right here on campus. They need students to help on Fridays 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Any messages can be sent to http://fgcufoodforest.weebly. com/send-us-a-message.html. ECHO (Educational Concerns for Hunger Organization): Help out with agricultural development. Fill out a volunteer application at www.echonet.org. For questions, contact Ruth at rmay@echonet.org. Koreshan State Park Historic Site: Students welcome every Wednesday at 8 a.m. Simply show up on time at 3800 Corkscrew Road, the gate opens automatically at 8 a.m. Long pants, closed toed shoes are required, and they suggest water and gloves.

Heartland Gardens: Did you know that FGCU alums started this nonprofit? They have a 1,700 square-foot raised labyrinth and they’re landscaping the entire acre with edible plants. Help with your financial expertise, business background, economic background, bookkeeping and data entry skills, public relations or communications background, or assist with newsletters, e-blasts, or grant writing. Contact Andrea at andrea@heartlandgardens.org or call 239-689-4249. Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium: Numerous opportunities! Contact info@ calusanature.org or call 239275-3435. Naples Botanical Garden: Horticulture gardening starts at 8 a.m. Monday through Friday and includes weeding, potting, moving plants, digging, raking, sweeping, clearing debris, etc. Wear closed-toe shoes. No shorts or tank tops. Bring water. Wear sunscreen. Bring work gloves if you have them. Looking especially for groups of students on Fridays. No last minute requests. Give 4-5 day lead time. If you commit, then can’t make it, give notice. Be on time. Email Sally Richardson at srichardson@naplesgarden.org. Ongoing Fe^f`e^ Fggfikle`k`\j Gulf Coast Humane Society: Put your animal magnetism to work by volunteering. Opportunities include kennel and cat room assistants, events team, veterinary clinic receptionist, administrative help, landscaping, and more. Contact the volunteer coordinator Karen Fordiani at KFordiani@ gulfcoasthumanesociety.org or 239-332-0364 x301. Goodwill: From a different area? Enjoy any one of these locations. The High School/High Tech is in LaBelle, Clewiston, Moorehaven, Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda and North Fort Myers. Help those

with disabilities develop their full potential. Contact Barbara Ramos at barbararamos@ goodwillswfl.org or 239-6939510 x 210. Lee County Parks and Recreation: A ton of various places to enjoy outdoors! There’s Terry Park, Caloosahatchee Regional Park, Lakes Parks, Bowdich Park, Bunche Beach, Manatee Park, Veteran’s Park and more. Contact Volunteer Services at 239-432-2159 or email kcahill@leegov.com. Harry Chapin Food Bank: Do you enjoy organizing food? Like knowing that those in need will benefit from your help? Contact the Volunteer Manager Bedzaida Bryen at bedzaidabryen@ harrychapinfoodbank.org or 239-334-7007 x141. Abuse Counseling & Treatment (ACT): Second Act Thrift store needs help. The benefit of volunteering is a 50 percent discount. Contact Honora Jacobus at hjacobus@ actabuse.com or 239-939-2553. Quality Life Center of Southwest Florida: Want to help kids? Select your choice from: After-School Program Mentor, Fundraising/Marketing/ PR, Facilities Quality Life Center tours on FGCU campus, Arts (visual, performing, and fine arts), Computer Web and more. Contact Angela Pena at apena@ qlcswfl.org or 239-334-2797. Habitat for Humanity: There are volunteer opportunities in construction, in the office, and the ReStore and for special events. Would you like to bring a group out to volunteer? Help an existing home. Call the Director of Volunteers Paula Schenz at PaulaS@habitat4humanity.org or 239-652-1684. Information is provided by the Service Learning department. All opportunities are pre-approved. You can find more opportunities on Facebook at “FGCU Service Learning.”

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ABOUT US: Eagle News, founded in 1997, is the student newspaper at Florida Gulf Coast University. The newspaper is the only student produced publication on campus and is entirely student run. Eagle News is published weekly during the fall and spring semesters and monthly in the summer, with the exception of holiday breaks and examination periods. The print edition is free to students and can be found on campus and in the community at Gulf Coast Town Center, Germain Arena and Miromar Outlets.

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Sunday Aug. 19 at 1:36 a.m.: A drug search was conducted in West Lake Village building Pompano. The resident of the room was present and a glass bong was found in the room. A small amount of a green leafy

substance and a glass pipe was found in the common area. Monday Aug. 27 at 12:08 a.m.: North Lake Village building J was evacuated after residents started a fire and put

it out with a fire extinguisher. There was no fire when the officer arrived at the scene but smoke was present. Fire trucks and ambulances were on the scene.

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I need to and save my gas to go home,” says Williams. “Because I live like three and a half hours away. So I’m really interested in it.” Although faculty and staff are welcome to participate in the car-sharing program— even encouraged by way of deeply discounted sign-up fees— Enterprise’s Dana Fuentes says WeCar is on campus mainly to benefit students. “We really want to push the campus carsharing programs because they are popular with students,” says Fuentes. “It’s a solution to age restrictions on rental cars. Generally now, unless it’s for an insurance purpose, students who are under 21 are unable to rent a vehicle. So this would give them a program that if they didn’t own their car, they would still be able to get around town and go grocery shopping and things like that.” FGCU’s sustainability coordinator Kathleen Crawford worked with student government and university administration for two years to help bring WeCar to campus. She says the school has a higher than average number of students living on campus without cars.

“Currently about 25 percent of our students come to campus without vehicles,” says Crawford. “I have to think that’s an economic reason. Students are able to pay for cars by the hour, which is much more economical than paying to have the ownership and maintenance and gas for their own vehicle.” Student body president Peter Cuderman agrees. He says hourly car rental fits student government’s mission to help students while at the same time follows the university’s commitment to be green. “It’s going to be a convenience factor as well as helping with sustainability because it’s going to promote for a carpool type of program,” says Cuderman. “And it’s really going to help students because it’s just another thing they’re not going to have to worry about. If they need to go run an errand or an emergency happens they have something that’s available for them to go right away.” In this case Enterprise’s Fuentes says being green might extend to the green in student wallets.

“It’s very cost effective,” says Fuentes. “A freshman on campus might not need a vehicle a whole day, or, you know, own a vehicle. They might just need to rent one to go to the store, go to dinner or something like that.” Cuderman says the hourly rental comes with a bonus—gas is included in the price of the rental. “It’s a great program because they’re not going to have to fill up gas or anything,” he says. “They pay their hourly fee and when they return their car they just make sure it’s clean and they’re good to go.” The university hopes to eventually add more cars to the program. Note: This article was originally published on the WGCU website, which is affiliated with Florida Gulf Coast University

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announcement, made via Facebook, 30 people liked the Programming Board’s status, but many criticized that they didn’t know the artists. One of Big Sean’s biggest hits is “Dance (A$$).” The song became popular in part for featuring famous hip-hop artist Nicki Minaj. Tyga, who is a relative new comer, is part of the Young Money franchise affiliated with Lil Wayne. One of his biggest hits, “Rack City,” has been on the Billboard Hot 100 charts for 25 weeks

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Welcome back Eagles! Now that summer is over, it is time to get back to the regular college student routine. Classes, work, and a lot of fun for those who get to enjoy some free time. If you are a returning student or an incoming freshman, it’s always good to know the weekly deals in the area. And don’t forget, many restaurants and stores offer discounts for FGCU students, so make sure you always have your Eagle ID in hands! ~Carol Schneider; Senior staff writer

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“Moe’s Monday”: Any burrito + chips + large drink for $5.99. Pita Pit “Muchie Mondays”: A chicken breast pita + large drink for $5. (3 p.m. until midnight) Blu Sushi “College Night”: 25% off menu + $2 well drinks. (7 p.m. until close)

Bar Louie “Dollar Burger” + “Karaoke Night”: Any burger for $1 and $0.50 for toppings. (5 p.m. until close) Elevation Burger “Eagles Day”: Buy 1 get 1 free burger (with a purchase of fries + drink) Coldstone “Dollar Scoop”: Any ice cream scoop for $1. Stoney’s “Coin Night”: Any silver coin = a drink.

Stoney’s “Ladies Night” (10 p.m. until 2 a.m.) Jerry’s “Ladies Night” (Blu Sushi “Ladies Night” (8 p.m. until 10 p.m.) Elevation Burger “Eagles Day”: Buy 1 get 1 free burger (with a purchase of fries + drink)

Cadillac Jack’s “Thirsty Thursdays”: $10 open bar (9 p.m. until midnight) The Keys Bar “College Night” (10 p.m. until close)

Cadillac Jack’s “Country Night”: Line dance lessons at 8 p.m. + 2 for 1 drinks at midnight.

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In August, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sight and Sound,â&#x20AC;? a publication put out by the British Film Institute, published its prestigious, once-adecade list of the greatest films of all time. The results were less than modern. Not a single movie in the top ten was made after 1968, and many of the choices had casual film fans scratching their heads. Eagle News decided to conduct a poll among 100 FGCU students to compile a list that would better reflect todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s generation. The results are below, along with their counterparts from â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sight and Soundâ&#x20AC;? (as well as quotes from students on why they loved some of the films).

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My least favorite was walking in the hot sun all day,” said Ben Horowitz, a senior majoring in resort and hospitality. “My favorite activity was riding camels in the desert, but we also went rafting, hiking, cave exploring, and much more,” said Zack Lewison, a senior majoring in biology. “My least favorite was boarding the plane for the flight back to the US.” The educational aspects to the trip get one in touch with their religious side and open eyes to the realities of poverty stricken countries and the culture outside the States. “The culture is very diverse,” said Horowitz. “Israel has become a melting pot for middle eastern and European Jews and others so you get to see a lot of different cultures around. We didn’t do much praying; I would say it was very conservative. I did become a lot closer with my religious side though.” However, the main concern for most people, at least for the parents, is all of the

war that is supposedly going on over there. Look past what the media says. Usually it is not as harsh as made out to be. “The media only talks about bad things that happen over there, which doesn’t happen often,” said Horowitz. “Israel is a very safe place with top-notch security everywhere.” “The media does a very good job of blowing the war out of proportion,” said Lewison. “Israel is far from a war-torn nation as the media portrays it. While there is an immediate threat from several neighboring countries, I never felt that I was in danger. There are certain areas of the country that are engaged in conflict so we avoided those areas. ” The main thing to remember if you decide to go on this trip: pack light. Moving around with a lot of luggage can be a hassle since there is a lot of walking on this trip. Also, when traveling, do not bring anything of personal or monetary value because it

could easily be stolen. “I packed normal summer clothes,” said Horowitz. “Hats were always worn because there’s consistent heat and no rain.” Going to another country can be scary and make some people nervous, but this is a fun filled adventure nobody should leave undiscovered. “Israel was an amazing place,” said Horowitz. “It was really cool to see a country that’s so small packed with so much history and culture.” “Apply early if you want to guarantee a spot and definitely take advantage of the opportunity to go on Birthright since it is a completely free 10-day trip,” adds Lewison. “I would definitely go back,” said Horowitz. Advise for future applicants: “Just go. Don’t think twice about it, it will be the best experience of your life. It was the best of mine.”

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Everyone is falling in love with Mumford and Sons, Bon Iver or another contemporary artist. Griffin Anthony has been a phoenix perfecting his sound on a more local scene. With a finely tuned voice and easily listening lyrics, Anthony can be the musical narrative of any summer afternoon, date, or family vacation. If you’re a fan of the Dave Matthews Band, John Mayer, or any other acoustic with a pop under-vibe, Griffin Anthony is right up your ally. He has a full-length album, a live and a recorded EP, and a new EP “The Canyon” that was released at the beginning of August. Adam Maksymetz: What would you say your biggest musical inspiration was growing up? Griffin Anthony: I hate to say this, because I kinda regret it now. But I used to really love Dave Matthews. (laughs) AM: Why is that! GA: I dunno, because a lot of people when they hear me say I sound a lot like him. AM: I get a Rob Thomas vibe GA: Or John Mayer, or Jason Mraz. I guess I’m trying to be my own sound and musician. Or like you said Rob Thomas.

AM: Do you have any tips for upcoming musicians? GA: Before you publish, write and play it out. Ya know? Hone your sound’s meaning; what will people think of when they hear you and your song. AM: Do you have any new artists you’re listening to now? GA: Well actually there are a few guys who I love what they are doing what their sound are getting big from it. There’s Mayor Hawthorn, Ray Lamontagne, and Amos Lee. They all have amazing sounds. AM: What was your first gig like? GA: It was at this really trendy restaurant, a shore club in Miami. I remember being really nervous and looking down almost the entire time; just trying to keep calm. Then after I finished playing for an hour of any covers that came to mind I left the stage and the manager comes up to me and says I have 2 more hours left. And I remembered just freaking out even more. Almost nothing like how shows go now. AM: What age did you start at? GA: Well I played drums as a hobby in fourth or fifth grade, and did a few small bands. I picked up guitar in fifth or sixth because I felt I could be a lot more expressive with my music, and it was kinda cool. By the time I was in

college I was a lot more serious about it. I went pro though in like 2007 in grad school when I had a professor gave me my starting push. AM: Do you have any weird fan experiences? GA: Yes! About two or three years ago in East Coast Florida at a bar. I had done a regular show at a bar and had almost a six hour drive home. I didn’t realize that by the time I got home that a car had followed me the entire way there. It was a girl who had been at the show and had a bunch of stuff for me to sign.

AM: This sounds borderline Buffalo Bill, did you do it. GA: Well yea, I gave her what she wanted then got home to my apartment and didn’t really sleep that well that because, obvious reason (laughs). AM: Do you have a dream concert? GA: Radio City. That or there’s this awesome place in Ireland, Dalhalla. It’s an old castle that was made into a huge venue. There’s this moat that separates the crowd from the stage. It’s like the coolest place ever. AM: Are you ever recognized in public? GA: Not often, the other day I was at the grocery store and some guy was like “Hey, you’re that singer”. I was really a shock. AM: Do you wish you were recognized more? GA: Not at all. I’d be a part of a boy band. Not to mention I’d be easy to spot. I’m 6’ 5”. I’m one tall goofy bugger. The interview ended with him actually asking me a few questions! This is a musician who has a love for his fans. A really unique sound that I haven’t heard in a while, check out his new EP “The Canyon”.

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This article began as a bet I made with my friend Ben at a Starbucks one night: $20 for him if Rob Portman of Ohio was selected to be Mitt Romney’s Vice President, $20 for me if Congressman Paul Ryan of Wisconsin is selected and no money if anyone else is selected. As a liberal and $20 richer, I was thrilled in the early morning hours of Aug. 11 to hear Ryan announced as Romney’s running mate. The selection of the 42-year-old congressman who has been in the House of Representatives for 14 years doesn’t surprise me.

Congressman Ryan is most known for his Ayn Rand style of government when it comes to economics. He advocates making the Bush tax cuts permanent, and he advocates much larger tax cuts than President George W. Bush supported by cutting the six tax brackets into two that will lower the rates down to 10 percent and 25 percent. Soak those two numbers in and think about how many teachers, police officers and firefighters who would suffer once their jobs get taken away. But of course you won’t hear that from the Romney campaign or from Fox News. Ryan also advocates privatizing Social Security which would subject our seniors to the stock market. He also supports cutting Pell Grant scholarships by $170 billion which would make college more of a luxury than it already is. And most well known about Congressman Ryan: He wants to turn Medicare into a voucher

program that would make seniors pay over $6,000 more per year for their health insurance. He also voted against the repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell; he wants huge increases in military spending which President Eisenhower warned us about in his farewell address in 1960; he is against abortion no matter what the circumstance; he wants to defund Planned Parenthood, and he also wants a constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage. So let’s review: Paul Ryan is a war hawk; he wants more tax cuts for the rich than Bush 43 gave us; he wants to make it harder to obtain a college education in America; he wants seniors and everyone else to pay more for health care; he clearly hates gay people; and he has a serious problem with women. On the plus side, he made the sideshow of Fox News and talk radio act like a nerd who

just landed a date with Eva Longoria. While conservatives are becoming more and more naked with their agenda of greed and individualism within the areas of their religious beliefs, supporters of the President also need to take a stand if they want four more years of Barack Obama. Some of the president’s many accomplishments include: Over four million jobs created over the past two and a half years; the Affordable Care Act which has benefited millions of children, college students and seniors (many of them who otherwise would be dead); the repeal of DADT, ending the war in Iraq; and bringing our worst enemy Osama Bin Laden to justice with the help of our greatest heroes, while the previous president removed that image from his mind after promising to capture the criminal dead or alive. Bill Maher said the republicans want to run

against a fake candidate and not the real President Obama who is not a failure and who has not only achieved a lot in four years, but has many times reached across the aisle to compromise with Congress more than he should have. Once again, the brilliant Mr. Maher is correct. With Paul Ryan on the ticket with policies that will tear this country in millions of pieces again, Americans need to educate themselves on what is going in America before they wake up to find their apple pie they say they treasure is gone for good. Alex is a senior majoring in communication. His interests include reading, going to concerts, listening to music, swimming, bowling, going to the movies and visiting his second home, Starbucks. His career goal is to be a talk show host and political columnist.

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Jessie L Lasky, on Dec. 29, 1913, started production on Hollywood’s first feature picture, “The Squaw Man.” Inspired by the sustained tone, Lasky incorporated this principal in both his musical career and motion pictures. Since Hollywood’s introduction of Lasky’s film, the U.S. has been a repeat victim of mass shootings—many attributed to Hollywood. On July 20, a man entered a crowded theater, full of family, friends, and autonomous fans of Batman. The accused donned in body armor. Police say he shot 70 viewers of the film with a semiautomatic rifle. The final tally: 16 deaths, 58 injured. The accused appeared in court with general lack of remorse or care for actions, which he may have committed. With crazy redorange hair and a blank stare, one’s to believe this individual is batty. The suspect, a student of neuroscience at University of Colorado, may pursue an insanity plea. However, insanity pleas are used in 1 percent of murder cases, according to The Christian Post. Joshua Greene, in “Truth about Morality and What to Do About it” wrote in India “objects are structured by rules of purity and pollution.” For example, in a private

home, the kitchen would be considered an area of high purity while the entrance room would be considered an area of low purity. Greene continues, “The human body is given a similar structure, in which the head is the zone of highest purity, while the feet are highly polluting.” The neuroscience graduate student may have had such concepts in his mind—such as dying his hair a color which would be perceived irregular to norm—prior to the alleged shooting. However, the journey doesn’t end here: Upon inspection of the accused’s home, 30 homemade bombs were located. Detectives discovered a notebook to his psychiatrist, which detailed the accused’s plans. This was also discovered in University of Colorado’s mail room. A common retort to a potential insanity plea by the accused’s attorney may be, “This man is not mentally ill. He is a very smart man.” Given the facts of the case and the accused’s outer façade, this point may not hold water in this case. The act of violence in the Centennial State horrified Jan-Martijn Meij, who is an assistant professor of sociology at FGCU. “The shooting reminded me of Joker’s actions during the boat scene. It was a random act—you pick two boats and decide who will die,” Meij said. James Holmes, the 24-year-old neuroscience Ph.D. student of Colorado University has now fallen in the quagmire prior neglected. Homicidal geniuses have settled in. Ted Kaczynski—the

notorious mail bomber and a graduate of Harvard— was said to be as lonely as Holmes. Whatever went through the minds of these deranged individuals is up to contention; however, if spending their lives alone, or being forced behind bars, doesn’t provoke a sense of remorse, what repercussion fits the crime? Dante’s Inferno, the 14th century epic, offers several options of punishment, none which would be deemed human. Requiring Holmes to teach other prisoners various courses, for a set period of hours, however, may be a proper way to put his brain to use. If Holmes is found guilty, inordinate effort should be put in place insuring he is sentenced not in a conservative way or a liberal way, but rather the proper way. This job will be difficult, no doubt. Jose Rodriguez, former Director of the U.S. Counter-terrorism Center, said on “60 Minutes” regarding the manly willingness of his detention-andinterrogation program, it’s time to put on “the big-boy pants.” Like Rodriguez, our politicians should focus to ensure appropriate reforms are being proposed and passed despite unpopular association of topics. Let’s call it how we see it: Our justice system’s duty is to provide those proven guilty with sufficient reprimands. However, our criminal system obviously isn’t of fret to recent serial killers: Each area of our public life (work, religion, etc.) have been unfortunate targets.

Information, such as ability to pin point which areas of the brain are associated with restraint and abuse, is available for use. How many more victims will be hurt by murders that fall in a gray area of insanity? How many more victims will be murdered by the guy at the office who happened to be in an unfortunate haze? And should these be the only questions we’re focused on? Regardless of outcomes of these cases, gun privilege should be reevaluated. The U.S. is a large country, and each American should feel

safe, regardless of their location within the country. Even if a couple rotten apples ruin a privilege, the fact that the manipulation is possible, is testament to importance in diligence to make this thing work. Safety should be reevaluated. What weapon is warranted in which neighborhood? Michael is a sophomore majoring in finance. He enjoys travel, basketball, hanging out with his friends and listening to music.

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Over the course of the past few months, a great amount of controversy has surrounded the Chick-fil-A restaurant, mainly stemming from CEO Dan Cathy’s comments about traditional marriage. In fact, this controversy has led many to boycott the restaurant as a whole, or in some cases, to rally behind the company by dining at the restaurant during staged support days. At the end of the day however, this “controversy” has become overly contemptuous and hasn’t really accomplished too much except reaffirming the beliefs of those who support, or those who oppose, gay marriage. During the midst of this controversy, Chick-fil-A released a statement in July 2012 stating, “The Chick-fil-A culture and service tradition in our restaurants is to treat every person with honor, dignity and respect—regardless of their belief, race, creed, sexual orientation or gender. We will continue this tradition in the over 1,600 Restaurants run by independent owner/operators. Going forward, our intent is to leave the policy debate over samesex marriage to the government and political arena.” Nevertheless, many people still find it necessary to continue this debate—essentially using the issue as a platform for affirming gay rights (or in some cases, reaffirming support of “traditional” marriage). However, this issue falls under the umbrella of “free speech.” Dan Cathy, despite his strong words, has the right to speak his mind. As the caption of one proChick-fil-A Internet photo reads, “Let’s ask the CEO of a restaurant closed on Sunday his position on gay marriage, then act shocked and outraged when he gives us the

answer.” It certainly can’t be surprising that Cathy supports “traditional” marriage and calling for boycotts of his company isn’t going to change his mind. Chick-fil-A gladly hires people of different sexual orientations/genders and implying to the contrary is intellectually dishonest. Very quickly this issue turned into a molten political football instead of a discussion. Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel went as far as to say, “Chick-fil-A’s values are not Chicago’s values” and Boston Mayor Thomas Menino said he would bar the restaurant from opening new franchises in the city, stating, “Chick-fil-A doesn’t belong in Boston.” Once elected officials are openly calling for economic penalization of a company based on one representative’s legal right to free speech, you know that an issue has gone too far. It’s disgusting that Mr. Menino believes it is in his purview as an elected official to bar a company from opening a business because he disagrees with their political views. Even John Stewart (who some could say leans to the “left”) found Menino and Emanuel’s comments absurd. If you support gay marriage but believe that the CEO has a right to free speech, then eat there. If you believe that gay marriage is a threat to traditional marriage and Thomas Menino is horrible person, then eat at the restaurant. The bottom line is that if you don’t want to eat at Chick-fil-A, then don’t. However, don’t try to force your opinions about the restaurant on other people and suggest that those that continue to eat at Chickfil-A oppose gay marriage or are homophobic. If you do, you are no better than Menino, or in some people’s opinions, Dan Cathy. Jeffrey is a senior majoring in political science. He is a brother of the Kappa Sigma fraternity and believes that “all are lunatics, but he who can analyze his delusions is called a philosopher.”

9p DXe[`\ IX`enXk\i J\e`fi jkX]] ni`k\i Over the summer break the Chick-fil-A same-sex marriage debate was in the forefront of the news. The current Chief Operating Officer Dan Cathy said that his company supports the biblical definition of marriage. On a conservative Christian radio show Cathy said “as it relates to society in general, I think we are inviting God’s judgment on our nation when we shake our fist at him and say, ‘We know better than you as to what constitutes a marriage.’” In the aftermath of his interview all kinds of things happened. The Jim Henson Creature Shop halted all cooperative efforts between their organization and Chick-fil-a, or did it happen the other way around as some CFA supporters suggested? This took Cathy’s comments nationwide; I learned of them from a national news program. As the statement gained more attention, political figures started weighing in on the debate of marriage, the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and the validity of same-sex relationships in general. Supporters of Chick-fil-A and businesses in general touted that Cathy can have his opinion and can do with his company what he wants. People who were outraged by his comments said that while Cathy can have his opinion, he cannot discriminate against those who may work for him or create a hostile work environment by encouraging his franchise owners to discriminate against those who are gay. Mike Huckabee, former governor of Arkansas turned Fox News show host, called for a national support of Chick-fil-A, which he dubbed Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day. Business boomed on that day as people from everywhere came out to support the remarks that Cathy had made. Some supporters said they were there to support the business owner for doing with his business what he wanted, referring to the fact that Chick-fil-A isn’t opened on Sundays, that he prays before meetings and he has always had close ties with religion. Now, I would like to offer up my perspective and why I will probably never frequent a Chickfil-A restaurant again. Sorry franchise owners. It is not that Cathy can’t have his own opinions; I’m here sharing mine right now. Also, Mr. Cathy can do with his company what he likes. No one ever said he should be open on Sundays. The issues come up when you start discriminating against any one group of people. Cathy welcomes gay people into his establishments to eat, liking the money they spend. There are also people who have and still work at Chick-fil-A that are gay, although usually not “out.” In the wake of this storm of emotions, those employees, hired by franchise owners who may or may not have the same views as Cathy, had to deal with the hate speech on the Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day. Customers, not knowing that the person taking their order may be in a same-sex relationship,

spouted out hate speech like they might be Bible passages. These people did their jobs and took it. A few days later Chick-fil-A employees also took the orders of same-sex couples who then took pictures of themselves kissing while at the chains. Not all of them just kissed, many took out frustrations they had with Cathy on the employees, not thinking about their place in the matter. Many of the team members of Chick-fil-A stores took abuses from both sides. In that, both sides of the debate were wrong. Boycott the company or go there, fine, but monitor your speech—you never know who you are talking too. What Cathy does do that people should consider is spend the profits that the franchise owners make in such a way that discriminates. See, Cathy can’t not hire gay people because equal employment opportunity laws say he can’t discriminate. He also can’t refuse service to gay people, because then how would he make money? So he takes everyone’s hard-earned chicken sandwich money and he gives to “charities” that Chick-fil-A says aligns with their standards. The WinShape foundation, a major benefactor of Chick-fil-A monies and support, seems to be a charity that helps foster children but in fact donates large amounts of money to such groups as Focus on the Family, Family Research Council and a number of other anti-homosexual groups, some of which have been labeled as hate groups by the Southern Poverty Law Center. Over $2 million last year alone was given to push the message that people who love each other and may just so happen to be of the same sex was wrong. In the ‘60s many of our parents fought for the rights of the African American population. The protestors of that day, both black and white, endured harsh treatment behind a guise of religion and bigotry. Why do we sit here today and say that homosexuals should be denied the same rights that people like Martin Luther King, Jr. died for? Many years before that women were not allowed to go into some of the same places that men were, one being the voting booth. Our grandmothers fought against the ideal that men held of them as inferior people to demand equality. This past weekend all women celebrated 95 years since winning the right to vote. And still before that, early Americans decided that Native Americans were nothing, and regulated them to reservations and took away everything they had. Do you see the pattern? Why do we keep allowing one group of people to feel superior over another? At no point does the bible say that the white American male is the supreme being, does it? Wait. I downloaded a copy,; I’ll check. As I suspected, nothing about the power or superiority of one group over another. Mandie is a senior majoring in secondary social science education. She is married with two children and is active in the suicide prevention field

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W h e n I saw the styrofoam sweet tea cup in my professor’s hand, I knew I was in trouble. C h i c k-f i l -A is an organization that promotes southern family values. This means they promote high cholesterol and guilt, are closed on Sundays for church and help to reinforce oppression, hatred and stigma

against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. Chick-fil-A donated money to Focus on the Family, a Christian organization that helps “cure” homosexual boys by asserting their proper gender roles. As a radical queer feminist, that has kept me from their waffle fries for three years. Many other gays and lesbians are following my example of boycotting the company. Some LGBT people are even going as far as having kiss-offs at Chick-fil-A, such as the national kiss-in staged on Aug. 3. Sort of like a sit-in but with lips, gays and lesbians take their partners and kiss at stores as a form of protest. I myself am tempted to grab my girlfriend and lock lips with her in front of the Chick-fil-A at FGCU.

Is making out with someone in a greasy fast food restaurant the equivalent of Rosa Parks staying seated on a bus? Not really, but it certainly gives frat boys a show and something to think about before they order their lunch. I am a firm believer that the more gay people a person is familiar with, the less likely they are to be hateful. By increasing visibility, people see that Chick-fil-A, although only a chain restaurant, has power against the people they love. It may be two people showing PDA by a soda fountain that changes a vote in the November election. That changes marriage equality. I was very hurt that Student Government, a college whose Gay Straight Alliance is the biggest non panhellenic organization on

campus, allowed such a vindictive restaurant to come on grounds. SG could have chosen so many other healthy restaurants that were not located five minutes down the road. But what really gets me is all the people who still eat there. If it was a medical supply company, it would be different. I would not be offended to watch you shoot yourself with insulin that was produced by an anti-gay organization. But nobody really needs to drink a 32 oz. sweet tea. “I’m not homophobic but I am going to eat this 3,000 calorie saturated fat fried chicken sandwich that I really don’t need so that this company will have more money to give to zap away the gay!” It’s like saying “I’m not a sexist,

but legitimate rape totally does not result in pregnancy. The woman releases tiny warrior Polly pockets in her vagina to kill the semen.” You may think that one person not eating at a restaurant, or two dudes playing tonsil hockey won’t do anything but risk their safety, but what if Rosa parks thought the same? A person may be small, but words, ideas and sweet kisses have the power to change the world. Ashley Scott is a junior majoring in journalism with a gender studies minor. She enjoys art, reading, listening to Savage love and drinks more coffee than anyone ever should.

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conference championship team and only loses five players. Get ready for another year of championships at FGCU. In case you missed it… Men’s basketball went 3-0 in a preseason tournament in the Bahamas the weekend before school started… Head coach Andy Enfield was busy this week, picking up another player for the 2012-2013 season. German guard Alexander Blessig signed to play four years for the Green and Blue, he also got Jordan Neff, an athletic, 6-foot-7 power forward from Kennesaw, Ga. to commit for 2013… Congrats to women’s soccer head coach Jim Blankenship who collected his 300th career victory after a 2-1 victory over Green Bay… Women’s soccer went 1-0-1 this weekend beating Green Bay and tying Illinois State… Junior Kaitlin Holm was named a nominee for A-Sun volleyball player of the week as she was named to AllTournament Team of Campus USA Credit Union Invitational… Vo l l e y b a l l went 2-1 this weekend beating Florida A&M and FIU but falling short to the University of Florida… Did you see FGCU was mentioned in the August 20th issue of ESPN the magazine? No it wasn’t for our awesome athletics but how Gig Meyer was the reason for her dad’s changed ways as a coach... Big congrats to sophomore forward Anthi Chatzigiakoumi who helped he :_Xkq`^`Xbfld U-20 Greek National Team lay claim to the 2012 European Championship

in Klatovy, Czech Republic. Greece clinched the Division B title with a 7671 victory over hosts Czech Republic on Sunday, Aug. 26. And for a final though... men’s basketball released their schedule for the upcoming season, highlights include trips to Duke, VCU, Iowa State and a home opener against Miami. Enfield was 1-2 against Duke at home while at Florida State. What head coach Andy Enfield has <eÔ \c[ done in just two years is remarkable. He has turned this program from a laughing stock to a team that people will actually know. Athletic Director Ken Kavenagh made the right choice when he hired Enfield from Florida State. Enfield took FGCU to the A-Sun championship in his first season here imagine what he will do for the future of this program. He’s already signed one of the best recruiting classes in school history and the future is only getting better.

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After their first ever Atlantic Sun championship, the FGCU women’s soccer team (2-0-1) is off to a strong start. Leading the charge, are 10 freshmen. After a slow start, the team came alive with an aggressive second half. Both goals were scored by freshmen Emma Blackwell. Blackwell comes to FGCU as a fouryear varsity starter with two high school state championships. “We’recomingtogether really well. Obviously we’re a new team, we have ten freshman. We’re kind of taking over the team,” Blackwell said. “Every game we’re getting better and working together better.” This year’s freshmendominant team will face mounting pressure following last years 7-1-1 A-Sun season and an A-Sun championship. Senior Ashley Ciesielczyk, whose breakout junior season ranks her second all-time in FGCU history for assists, helped lead last year’s team to the program’s first ever A-Sun title and feels the effects this season. “There’s a lot of pressure on us,” Ciesielczyk said. “There are only four seniors, and

one can’t play. There’s a lot to live up to. This program started and has a good reputation so far and we just want to keep it going but it’s a lot to live up to having so many freshmen and just four seniors.” Injury also plagues the team; with four players sidelined with ACL injuries and three others also nursing damaged knees. Despite this early season roadblock, Ciesielczyk is hopeful the team can rally through it. “We’re doing pretty well so far; we have a lot to improve on,” Ciesielczyk said. “We’re coming together really well as a team even when we’re dealing with injuries right now but its definitely working.” The team faces FIU on Friday, 7pm at home. The Eagles are 3-1 against the Golden Panthers since 2007. The Eagles wrapped up the 6th Annual Embassy Suites Classic with a 2-2 draw against Illinois State. Freshman Ally Kasun scored her second goal of the season and junior Kayley Clay gave FGCU a 2-0 lead that they would eventually give up. Kasun, freshman Shea Rhoney, freshman goal keeper Brittany Brown, Blackwell, sophomore Shannen Wacker were selected to the alltournament team.