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FGCU freshman killed in motorcycle crash
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By Alexandra Figares News Editor @fgcueaglenews
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An FGCU freshman in a fatal motorcycle accident on Saturday, Dec. 2, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Vonte Julian Mora, 19, was heading west on Cypress Lake Drive, when
Nodira Turabova, 41, heading south on Principia Drive tried to make a left turn onto Cypress Lake Drive, and drove directly into Mora’s path. In an attempt to avoid collision, Mora swerved around the car but hit the left side of it and was ejected from the motorcycle onto the
street. Mora was hit by a Ford headed east on Cypress Lake Drive tried to avoid hitting Mora, but was unsuccessful. According to FHP, Mora was reportedly wearing a helmet. “We are deeply saddened by his death. Our thoughts and prayers
are with his family and friends as they deal with this tragic loss,” university spokeswoman Susan Evans said. In addition to being a student, Mora worked as a personal trainer at Around the Clock fitness, according to NBC-2. According to the FHP, alcohol did not play a role.
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Photo Courtesy of Flickr A Florida Highway Patrol 2014 Dodge Charger rushes down the road. A crash turned fatal when first year FGCU student, Vonte Mora, died on the scene on Saturday, Dec. 3. Mora was riding on his motorcycle when a car tried to make a left turn and pulled directly into Mora’s path. Mora tried to swerve around the car, and was ejected from the motorcycle.
Programming Board hosts its 4th annual Winter Wonderland
EN Photo / Alex Figares Attendees surged toward a lit tree for selfies. The tree is becoming an event favorite and Winter Wonderland radition. By Alexandra Figares News Editor @fgcueaglenews A line wrapping around the bus loop around 6:30 p.m. on Friday Dec. 1 kicked off FGCU’s fourth annual Winter Wonderland event. Stuff - a - plush, free t-shirts and plenty of food - like barbecue and fried Oreos – lined the library lawn, attracting about 2,000 students to FGCU’s signature winter event. Even after quadrupling the order of t-shirts from last year (from about 150 to 500), it took less than 40 minutes for t-shirts to run out. “I think it’s great,” Student Body president Jalisa White said. “We live in Florida so we don’t really get a winter so it’s nice for us to come and kinda get a winter experience in Florida.”
Programming board Kennedy seems conflicted in Supreme closes the semester Court wedding cake case with Marvel vs. DC on the library lawn By Mark Sherman Associated Press
Photo courtesy of Programming Board Programming board will close the semester with Marvel vs. DC onthe lawn. By Alexandra Figares News Editor @fgcueaglenews The world of comics is coming to FGCU this Thursday, as Programming Board presents Marvel vs. DC on the lawn. The event, marks the last event closing the semester,
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according to PB. “It’s really excting,” cariana bever saoid. “I cant wati for this event and many more.” From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., students will be able to enjoy boneless wings, custom Frisbees and can stop for a chance to win Marvel or DC bracelets. The event will be held on the Library Lawn.
WA S H I N G T O N (AP) — On a sharply divided Supreme Court, the justice in the middle seemed conflicted Tuesday in the court’s high-stakes consideration of a baker who refused to make a wedding cake for a same-sex couple in 2012. The court’s fault lines were laid bare in a riveting argument that focused equally on baker Jack Phillips’ right to refuse to put his artistic talents to use in support of something in which he disagrees and the Colorado couple’s right to be treated like any other two people who wanted a cake to celebrate their marriage. Both views were reflected in the questions and comments of Justice Anthony Kennedy, the author of all the
court’s major gay-rights decisions and a fierce defender of free speech. The outcome of the case seemed to rest with the 81-year-old justice, who often finds himself with the decisive vote in cases that otherwise divide the court. President Donald Trump’s administration is supporting Phillips in his argument that he can’t be forced to create a cake that violates his religious beliefs. It appears to be the first time the federal government has asked the justices to carve out an exception from an anti-discrimination law. On the one hand, Kennedy pointed to photographers, florists, graphic designers and even jewelers who might likewise be able to refuse working on a same-sex wedding if the court rules for Phillips. “It means that there’s basically an ability to boycott gay marriages,”
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said the author of the 2015 opinion extending same-sex marriage nationwide. If you win, Kennedy asked Solicitor General Noel Francisco, could the baker put a sign in his window: “We do not bake cakes for gay weddings?” When Francisco said that would be permissible, Kennedy said, “And you would not think that an affront to the gay community?” Francisco replied that there “are dignity interests on the other side here, too.” On the other hand, Kennedy criticized the Colorado Civil Rights Commission that found Phillips violated the state’s antidiscrimination law. “It seems to me that the state in its position here has been neither tolerant nor respectful of Mr. Phillips’ religious beliefs,” Kennedy said. Craig and Mullins, he
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noted, could have been served by “other good bakery shops that were available” in the Denver suburbs. Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Elena Kagan ticked off other categories of people who are involved in weddings to ask if they, too, might be able to refuse a same-sex couple. A hair stylist? A makeup artist? No, Waggoner said, “because it is not speech.” Kagan replied: “Some people might say that about cakes, you know?” Colorado is among only 21 states with statewide laws barring discrimination against gays in public accommodations. Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission will be decided by late June.
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Eagle News receives these volunteer opportunities from the FGCU Office of Service Learning every week >> On-Campus: Campus Rec & Prevention and Wellness are looking for volunteers to help with Puppypalooza. Dec. 12 and 13. Assist with set up, take down and, of course, monitoring the tents and puppies. Please find the volunteer sign-up on the FGCU Service-Learning Facebook page. >> Help the Harry Chapin Food Bank fight hunger this holiday season. Hundreds of volunteers are needed to sort food at the Fort Myers and Naples warehouses, as well as set up, hand out food, pack and clean up at mobile pantries. Contact Tanya Phillips at (239) 334-7007, ext.141. >> PACE Center for Girls has a wide variety of holiday opportunities throughout the month on Dec. 7, 18, 19, 20 and 22. See details on the Service-Learning Facebook page. Please contact Carol Wonderly at 239425-2366, ext.2316 or carol.wonderly@pacecenter.org for more info. >> Nykol’s Rescues in Punta Gorda is having its second annual BBQ fundraiser Dec. 30, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Help with set up/tear down, serve
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The world in brief 10 arrested in Malta following car bomb attack Journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia was killed in Malta during a car bombing in October. Maltanese officials have arrested individuals they believe connected with the incident.
‘A Gift from the Sky’ In Taiwan, a rainbow over the Taipei mountains lasted for nine hours, breaking the previous world record of six hours. A Taiwanese professor told BBC that it was “a gift from the sky.”
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Final supermoon of 2017 has passed Across the globe, spectators viewed the only supermoon of 2017. Although this was the first and last supermoon of the year, two more supermoons are expected to be seen during the first weeks of 2018.
Yemeni President dies in rebel facilitated attack Ali Abdullah Saleh was killed in Sanaa during a Houthi rebel attack that left 125 people dead, according to the BBC. His death leaves Yemen with an uncertain future.
SPIOP hosts event on careers in the psychology field By Caylee Weintraub Assistant News Editor @fgcueaglenews Professor Terrence Leary had an important message for students on Tuesday, Nov. 29, at the Students Promoting Industrial and Organizational Psychology event. “More than anything else, you must love what you do.” Leary, who is the Assistant Professor of Psychology at FGCU and the faculty advisor of SPIOP, was one of four guest speakers who came to the event to discuss career opportunities available to students planning to enter the field of industrial and organizational (IO) psychology. The event was hosted by SPIOP, a student organization dedicated to helping psychology majors find employment after graduation.
Over 145 students attended, crowding the Sugden Ballroom to listen to guest speakers discuss topics ranging from internship opportunities to the demand for psychology majors in businesses like the car rental service, Enterprise. “The goal for the event is to help the transition from internship to employment,” Leary said in an interview. In 2014, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics ranked IO psychology as one of the fastest growing fields on the job market, projected to have 50 percent growth in the next eight years and an average median pay of over $80,000 annually. But what is industrial and organizational psychology, and why is this profession so prized? “There are so many career paths available to IO psychologists, ” Leary said.
Speaking at the SPIOP was one of the representatives those companies looking for IO psychologists: Enterprise. As a car rental service, it seems that Enterprise would offer little to those looking to enter the IO field. However, Kayla Siwiec, a talent acquisition leader at Enterprise, said quite the opposite is true. “We love psychology majors first and foremost,” Siwiec, who is in charge of interviewing potential interns, said. “One of the great things about working for a company like Enterprise is that we hire from within, which means that managers and even our CEO are employees who have worked their their way up.” Enterprise hires psychology majors from
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>> Continued from SPIOP If those interns show promise, Enterprise hires them as full-time employees. “We hire 70 percent of our interns for full time employment,” Siwiec said. Those employees will be able to rise through the ranks of Enterprise, obtaining a human resources position for a major company in less than two years. “Enterprise is a great company. I’ve learned how to run the business, how to run human resources...and
I get to drive amazing cars,” SPIOP officer and Enterprise management trainee Jabari Fletcher said. “Whenever companies see jobs on your resumes, it makes you that much better.” The event also focused on small scale local internships that also offer opportunities to IO majors. Kayla Glover, who works in career and services at FGCU, discussed the resources at FGCU that are available to all majors who are looking for internships or co-ops. “Doing internships can really open your eyes,” Glover said.
Organizations like Valerie’s House, which provides counseling services for grieving families who cannot afford formal counseling, and St. Matthew’s House, which connects homeless people with community resources, offer internships and employment for IO majors seeking a more clinical setting. “Leave your backyard,” Leary said at the conclusion of the event. “Go to Dallas or New York or Atlanta. [IO] is an exciting field. The whole world is in EN Photo/ Caylee Weintraub front of you.” Over 145 students attended the SPIOP event, which aims to disucss career opportunites to students planning to enter the field of industrial and organizational psychology.
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Eagle News writes this beat from the official UPD weekly summary On Nov. 25, a complainant called UPD and stated that papers in her vehicle’s glove box had been taken out and were all over the place. Nothing in the vehicle was taken and the officer noted that the front right-side door does not lock. The complainant said she did not want to prosecute.
The physical plant spotted cows, two bulls and one calf, on campus on Nov. 27. UPD notified the owner who stated that he could not retrieve the cattle until later in the afternoon. The cows were chased back into the woods by crews working near South Village’s rec field. Later in the afternoon, the owner brought his horses and dogs to round the cows up.
On Nov. 27, UPD found three females smoking a marijuana cigarette on the stairwell of Garage B in SoVi. When the three girl saw the UPD officer, they ran, according to UPD’s report. The officer was advised that the girls had moved to the north stairwell on the third level. One of the females threw the cigarette off of
the garage, destroying the evidence. The officer noted that all three subjects admitted to smoking the marijuana. UPD reported all three females to the dean’s office. On Nov. 29, UPD found a suspicious vehicle on the fifth floor of of Garage B in SoVi. The officer conducted a vehicle search due to the presence of the strong smell
of marijuana. The officer noted that subject in the car was “fumbling around” with the center console. Tests for traces of marijuana proved positive. The officer found a red metal grinder and a glass water bong, which were both destroyed and discarded. The subject said he was going to smoke some marijuana to help him sleep.
UPD was notified of an alligator behind laundry room 1 in North Lake on Nov. 29. The complainant wanted the officer to determine if the alligator needed to be moved. The gator moved back to the water, and then back to its original spot. The officer determined the gator was not posing any threat to students.
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GOP tax bill: destructive for students and America By Ryan Denson Staff Writer @RD3001
There is no parsing of words. In the dead of night, while Americans slept in their beds, Republicans passed the biggest tax heist in American history. There were no committee hearings, no public markups and very acceptance of ammednments from the other side of the aisle. Regular order be damned, and the erosion of the Senate’s prestige continues. Americans did not want this tax bill, and they certainly do not support it. To put it in perspective, according to FiveThirtyEight, the tax bill passed by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and cheered on by the Trump White House is less popular than the tax hikes initiated by former President George H.W. Bush (which cost him reelection in 1992). Support for the deeply unpopular plan lingers around 20 to 30 percent, and only continues to erode. For once, when it comes to taxes, Republicans and Democrats, liberals and conservatives alike in America’s heartland, agree that this is a sham, and it’s bad for America’s middle class. If Republicans are stupid enough to think we’ve bought into their pledge that this is a middle-class tax cut, they’ve got another thing coming. The elections
of 2018 and 2020 will bring a reckoning bigger than the Republican revolutions of 1994 and 2010. So, what’s in this plan that has Republicans screaming “victory!”? Well, for starters, if you own a private jet and/or a golf course, congratulations. Snopes reported that you can deduct that from your income taxes. If you’re paying off student loan debts, sorry, you can no longer deduct that, which means millions of Americans (low-income and middle-income) who are trying to get ahead will actually see a tax increase. Do you make over a million dollars a year? Congratulations, you get a tax cut. Are you swamped by mounting medical costs? Sorry, that deduction is beAP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin ing lowered by almost 30 percent, according to CNN Cynthia Chaffee protests the Republican tax overhaul on Capitol Hill in Washington. “I’m in Washington visiting my grandkids,” Chaffee told AP News, “and they did that this weekend and I said oh I’ve got to go down there and speak my piece.” Money, so you’ll probably that whenever a Republican to give a tax exemption to Republicans on Capitol Hill cide to sell. see a tax increase. While homeownership pretends to care about the one higher education inA current, special de- are perfectly OK taxing duction that allows taxpay- public schools in order to remains fragile, future gen- debt or deficit, a laugh track stitution that is currently ers to deduct up to $4,000 subsidize religious institu- erations of owners will now reminiscent of a 1980s sit- run by President Trump’s be stripped of benefits pre- com play on full blast. of qualified education ex- tions. Secretary of Education While Democrats were Betsy DeVos’s family. LuckIf any FGCU students viously offered to older genpenses will be eliminated, itching to discover just what ily, Democrats had that line according to CBS, and that are thinking about wan- erations. It’s Robin Hood in re- exactly was in the bill, Re- item strike at the last momeans millions of college dering into the realm of kids who pay out of pock- homeownership in the near verse, à la Republican spe- publicans turned off the ment. et for their own education future after graduation, cialty. While members of lights and left them (and The bottom line is that expenses will see a tax in- the new tax bill does three the conservative wing of the everyone) in the dark. The this bill (and the House’s crease once this deduction things to hit homeowners: GOP decried for years the Hill reported that lobbyists bill) is evil incarnate. It a reduction in the amount prospect of deficit spending leaked the amendments to strips protections and deis gone. On top of that, higher of mortgage interest that and the increasing national Democrats after Republi- ductions from the most institutions of learning will can be deducted, a new cap debt, they had absolutely no cans refused to. The bill, vulnerable in America and fall victim, with public, state on property tax deductions problem last night voting which was written by over instead gives breaks and universities having their (which amounts to a reduc- for a tax cut that will blow a 6,000 lobbyists, was chock protections to the richest endowments taxed while re- tion) and certain limits to massive $1.5 trillion hole in full of goodies for their and most well-connected. ligious and private schools capital gains exemptions the deficit and add on over friends representing special This bill is bad for FGCU, are getting an exemption that are typically used by $2 trillion to the nation’s interests. For example, Re- for students and for Ameriand even a deduction. So, homeowners when they de- climbing debt. I propose publicans tried (and failed) ca.
The dangers of an echo chamber ByJack Danzey Contributing Writer @fgcueaglenews Ask yourself: how does one know that one’s own opinion is the correct one? This is a question to which, being at a university, students would, presumably, want a sufficient answer. John Stuart Mill believed that the only way to determine the truth is through the unrestrained airing of ideas; clashing them together to find out which one is the victor. The corollary to the original question then becomes, how often are your convictions challenged at this university? The answer surely depends on the person and the subject, as some views are more accepted than others. What happens when the university becomes an intellectual echo chamber? That is, what happens when most of the views held by individu-
als, especially faculty, are the same? Orthodoxy happens, and it is something that is pathological to the core. George Orwell succinctly said, “Orthodoxy means not thinking – not needing to think. Orthodoxy is unconsciousness.” It is for this reason that I believe that the universities, ours and elsewhere, are doing a profound disservice to the students. The students who are most harmed may just be precisely the kind that one might least suspect: the students who align with the orthodoxy. The reason for this is that these are the students who receive no challenge to their presuppositions. They arrive at the university, have their naive worldview validated for four years, and then they leave just as ill-prepared for the world as when they came. They will likely fail, but they are no lon-
ger the university’s problem. Mill said it better than anyone when he said, “He who knows only his own side of the case knows little of that. His reasons may be good, and no one may have been able to refute them. But if he is equally unable to refute the reasons on the opposite side, if he does not so much as know what they are, he has no ground for preferring either opinion.” So, think of any controversial opinion and ask yourself: has anyone challenged my viewpoint, and, if not, how can I be sure that I am correct? If the viewpoint is aligned with the orthodoxy, it likely has not been challenged. Let’s use abortion as an example. The orthodox view is pro-choice; a view that I agree with. Nevertheless, I welcome contrarian viewpoints on the matter, but I doubt I will run into them while at this university, not from the faculty,
anyway. Openness to ideas is what made universities the bastion of thought, reason and logic. One of the prerequisites to this state of being is institutional disconfirmation, which is when there is enough intellectual diversity among the faculty such that the bias of one side is counteracted by the other and vice-versa. Without this we have dogma; we have orthodoxy. Mill said, “Where there is a tacit convention that principles are not to be disputed; where the discussion of the greatest questions which can occupy humanity is considered to be closed, we cannot hope to find that generally high scale of mental activity which has made some periods of history so remarkable.” Heed the words of Mill and Orwell, or you will remain in the placid slumber of decided opinions.
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“Fauna & Flora Cathedral” The Natural History Museum in London is a building that speaks of the wonders contained inside. At the time it was built, specimens were the only access common individuals had to the natural world outside of England. Now the architecture remains the only intriquing aspect compared to modern civilization.
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“tesnuS” A different perspective of the Caloosahatche river near Thomas Edison’s Estate.
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Darnell Rogers: Always in the game
EN Photo /Brad Young While at Believe Prep Academy in Rock Hill, S.C., the freshman guard Darnell Rogers (above) averaged 23 points, seven assists and two steals per game.
By Emily Kois Sports Editor @emilykois Men’s basketball The crowd roars for the 5’2 freshman, Darnell Rogers, as he steps foot on the court at Alico Arena. Yet, there is more than meets the eye to this rare D-I guard. Out of Baltimore, Rogers has quickly become a Fort Myers sensation, always pleasing the crowd with this high-level of play.
“The fans mean a lot to me. They keep us going even when we’re down, so we always want to pick it up for the fans,” Rogers said. “I want to look for everybody, so I try to make the fans happy and put on a show for them.” However, Rogers’ game stems from more than just crowd’s energy. Head coach Joe Dooley believes he’s just playing the game and focuses on executing what is needed of him.
“Darnell can change the pace of the game for us offensively and defensively. He’s continued to get better,” Dooley said. “The big things we want him to do is get us an offense, make sure that we’re getting a shot every time down the floor and play with pace. Then, on the defense end, really pressure the ball, because that’s where he can impact the defensive end.” As a high school standout, Rogers finished as the school’s all-time leading
scorer with 1,776 points, averaging 28.2 points, 6.9 assists and 5.1 steals per game. Regardless of these leading statistics, Rogers decided to take a year to work on his skills even more. Having several D-I offers out of high school, the freshman thought taking a year at prep school would work in his benefit. “I had about 10 D-I offers; the best one I had was from George Washington
coming out of high school. I his passion for basketball. committed there and then “I was mainly a football the coach got fired, so I de- player up until around 12 committed there, did a year years old, when I was about of prep and ended up here,” to go to high school. That’s Rogers said. when I really transitioned to While at Believe Prep basketball because my high Academy in Rock Hill, S.C., school wasn’t the best at the freshman averaged 23 football,” Rogers said. points, seven assists and Yet, this transition was two steals per game. easy for Rogers, as his main With being such a inspirations came from his powerhouse player, one father and brother. would think Rogers grew up playing basketball. However, the guard found >> Continued on B3 football before really finding
Terrell reaches 1,000 points with the Eagles
EN Photo / Brad Young Christian Terrell’s 1,000 career points as an Eagle ranks as the second-most points scored in DI history.
By Matt Rothman Assistant Sports Editor @MattRothman3 Men’s basketball In only 109 games Christian Terrell joins an elite group of Eagles to have scored 1,000 points in their careers with FGCU. Terrell, a senior majoring in business, is just the sixth Eagle in the Division I era to ever score 1,000 points. Terrell joins four members who all played during their Sweet 16 run
– Bernard Thompson, Bret Comer Chase Fieler, Sherwood Brown and last year’s teammate, MarcEddy Norelia, who reached this accomplishment. “It was a cool a c c o m p l i s h m e n t ,” Terrell said. “A lot of my teammates were very excited that I was close and they just wanted to give me open shot, and I was able to do that, and they help me out as much as anybody.” Ryan Hoskins and Casey Wohlleb also scored 1,000 points before the
Eagles became DI eligible. Brandon Goodwin, who currently plays with Terrell in the backcourt, has scored 1,000 career points, but has done so playing with both UCF and FGCU. With more than half his season left, Terrell needs less than 70 points to pass both Norelia and Wohlleb. He is a little less than 200 points away from getting into the top five alltime at FGCU, which would pass Brown.
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Dominant 94-55 win on the road
EN Photo / Brad Young Nasrin Ulel (above) of the women’s basketball team, finished with a game-high of 19 points, and seven different Eagles registered at least seven points.
By Matt Rothman Assistant Sports Editor @MattRothman3 Women’s basketball With FGCU playing the final game of an eight-game road trip, the Eagles handed Abilene Christian their third loss of the year in a 94-55 route of the Wildcats. The Eagles’ win ends
Gradinjan’s 18 points, she is now just one point away from 1,000 in her career and will have a chance to achieve that milestone at home on Tuesday. “We shot the ball very well today,” FGCU head coach Karl Smesko said, “and we did a good job moving the ball to our open shooters. We look good when we share the ball.” F G C U ’ s defense set the tempo early on, forcing two turnovers on the first three possessions with WITH STUDENT ID Tytionia Adderly giving the Eagles an early 3-0 lead.
a two-game loss and finishes the longest road-trip of the season at 6-2. FGCU finished tying a program-best 22 three-pointers, as they shot 48.9 from behind the arc in the win. Nasrin Ulel finished with a game-high of 19 points, and seven different Eagles registered at least seven points. With Taylor
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They only led by two at the end of the first quarter after a rough offensive start to the game, but they went on a 15-6 run to open the second quarter, jumping out to an 11-point lead just four minutes in. With two three-pointers already in the game, Gradinjan hit her next three from distance to double up Christian 46-23. Each team scored two more to end the half, and the Eagles went into the break up by 23, outscoring the Wildcats by 21 in the quarter. After the break, the offensive continued where it left off, as the Eagles hit their first five shots to begin the half. Shortly after, Rosemarie
Julien hit two three-pointers, and Chandler Ryan closed out the third quarter with a lay-up with FGCU up 72-37. In the final quarter, Gradinjan tied her career-high with her sixth three-pointer, and Ryan and Sheahen Dowling both made a pair of threes to close out a 49-point win. With a double header starting on Tuesday with both the men’s and women’s teams playing, the women will play first at 4:30 p.m. against NAIA member Southeastern. However, the Fire are 11-0 on the season. The men’s team will play against FAU right after the women’s game ends.
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Christian Terrell Senior 6 feet 5 inches Hometown: Jacksonville, Florida In the dominant 115-61 win over Webber International, the FGCU men’s basketball team was led offensively by Christian Terrell, who at the 9:56 mark of the first half, knocked down a threepointer for his 1,001st career point. Terrell becomes just the eighth member of the program’s 1,000-point club and only the sixth player in the D-I era. Terrell’s 1,000 career points as an Eagle ranks as the second-most points scored in D-I history. The senior guard had a double-double in the first half with 16 points and 10 rebounds – his second double-double of the year and fourth of his career.
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Darnell Rogers (above) had much influence from his father, Shawnta Rogers, who played at George Washington University and professionally overseas in France and Italy.
>> Darnell Rogers continued Shawnta Rogers, Darnell’s father, was an American former professional basketball player and former star at The George Washington University of the Atlantic 10 Conference. “My dad played professionally for 12 years
in France and Italy. He went to George Washington University, so I was always around the game growing up,” Rogers said. With big shoes to fill, Rogers is sure doing it thus far in his season debut as an Eagle. With help from other guards (Brandon Goodwin, Zach Johnson and Christian Terrell), the
freshman guard continues to improve upon his game and it shows. “Brandon [Goodwin] is like a big brother to me; he’s really taught me a lot. We fuss and fight, but at the end of the day we’re brothers on and off the court,” Rogers said. Outside of FGCU, Rogers also has ties to professional players, who
have also been a big help to him during his journey as a basketball player. “I played on Chris Paul’s AAU team for two years, so we have a real[ly] good relationship,” Rogers said. “He’s a really great person and tells me to just play my game, not to worry about other distractions and just to have fun with the game.” Making appearance
after appearance, Rogers is sure to be a standout player moving forward during his time at FGCU. Improving daily and constantly changing the pace of the game, the 5’2 guard is more than meets the eye. A prevailing offensive and defensive source, Rogers has the capability to add to the Eagles already
dominant team this season. “I think people wondered if he was just here for what reason – he’s a good player, that’s why he’s here,” head coach Joe Dooley said. “It has nothing to do with him being here or not being here, we think he’s a real[ly] good player that’s why we wanted him in our program.”
Blue Raiders defeat Eagles 81-76 in home game rematch By Coby Weinsier Staff Writer @CHEWY_0 Men’s basketball On Saturday, Dec. 2, the 6-3 FGCU Eagles hosted the 5-1 Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders at Alico Arena. In their last matchup, the Blue Raiders topped the Eagles 85-72. As the ball tipped off on Saturday night, the Eagles went
on a 9-0, starting from Christian Carlyle’s layup. Based off the injury leading to Ricky Doyle’s absence, the Eagles’ offense suddenly slowed down after their dominating start midway through the first. At just under eight minutes, Middle Tennessee took its first lead of the game, 20-19. Late in the first half, FGCU regained the lead 31-29 but lost it as the first half ended 34-31 in
favor of the Blue Raiders. Considering the 47-29 halftime score of the teams’ first meeting, the Eagles seemed like they were holding their own. Middle Tennessee started off the second half with a jump shot made by Nick King. Following the King basket, the Blue Raiders went on a 9-2 run ended by a Brandon Goodwin three-pointer. With 7:40 to go, the score was 59-44 with Middle
Tennessee in the lead. Another Brandon Goodwin three-pointer sparked the Eagles to go on a run of their own, cutting the Blue Raider’s lead to two with just five minutes to play. With under a minute left, Goodwin hit two free throws, making it a 75-74 game favoring the visitors. Following a few free throws and a foul by the Blue Raiders, Goodwin was sent to the line for three shots and a chance
to tie the game. Goodwin hit two of three, and the Blue Raiders went on to defeat the Eagles 81-76 for the second time this year. Brandon Goodwin led the Eagles in scoring, tallying 26 points along with six rebounds. Nick King led the Blue Raiders with 32 points. The Eagles will host the FAU Owls on Tuesday, Dec. 5 at Alico Arena at 7:30 p.m.
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This week in athletics Women’s basketball vs. Kentucky By Brandon Liguori Staff Writer @_brandon_136 The FGCU women’s basketball team is preparing for one of its biggest matchups in program history: FGCU vs. Kentucky. They will face off against the Wildcats Friday, Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. This will be the first time
FGCU hosts a home game against the SEC powerhouse. The Eagles are led by senior forward Rosemarie Julien. Her recent play earned her the ASUN Conference Player of the Week honor. The Wildcats (6-0) come into the match with a perfect record on the year. The last two seasons, Kentucky has finished 47-19. Maci Morris (15.3 PPG) and Taylor
Murray (13.5 PPG) are the go-topunch for Kentucky’s offense. Next, the Eagles will conclude the home stand with a matchup on Dec. 10 versus Ave Maria.
Men’s basketball at UT Arlington By Brandon Liguori Staff Writer @_brandon_136 Coming off its games versus Middle Tennessee and Florida Atlantic, the FGCU men’s basketball team will travel to Arlington, TX for a matchup against UT Arlington on Dec. 9 at 3 p.m.
FGCU is led by Brandon Goodwin and Zach Johnson, who have produced one of the best backcourt performances thus far in the season. For the Mavericks, their only defeat on the season is a onepoint loss to No. 25 Alabama, 7776. Last season, the Mavericks finished 27-9, missing the NCAA
Tournament. When these two schools met last season, the Eagles defeated UT Arlington in Fort Myers by double digits, 85-72, in which both Goodwin and Johnson combined for 48 of the 85 FGCU points. Next, FGCU will host the Oral Roberts, Saturday, Dec. 16 at 8:15 p.m.
Women’s basketball vs. Ave Maria By Brandon Liguori Staff Writer @_brandon_136 The FGCU women’s basketball team will conclude a three-game home stand Sunday, Dec. 10 versus Ave Maria. The game is set to begin at 2 p.m. Ave Maria (8-0) is coming off a 72-62 victory
against Webber. Led by Lauren Gillingham and Sarah Miller, the Gyrenes are a serious contender to pull off the upset. The Eagles average around twelve three-pointers per game, which is good for second in the nation, only behind DePaul. A year ago, the Eagles dominated Ave Maria from every phase of the game, in
route to a 101-34 victory. Erica Nelson totaled 18 points in that game, along with 16 from Jessica Cattani. Next, FGCU will travel to Tennessee to take on the Mocs of Chattanooga, Sunday, Dec. 17 at 2 p.m.
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The annual show perseveres beyond multiple setbacks
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Romee Strijd, from left, Josephine Skriver, Adriana Lima, center, and Jasmine Tookes show off their favorite looks inspired by the Victoria’s Secret fashion show.
By Brynna Stilwell Staff Writer @fgcueaglenews This year’s annual Victoria’s Secret fashion show premiered on Nov. 28. Filmed in Shanghai, China, Victoria’s Secret presented a massive show. The runway was filled with glamorous lingerie, massive wings, beautiful women and multiple music stars. Divided into six sections, the show featured varied lingerie collections. These collections, shown in order, were Punk Angel, Porcelain Angel, A Winter’s Tale, Millennial Nation (their PINK collection), Nomadic Adventure and Goddesses. The runway show was a success, but the brand experienced a lot of turmoil behind the scenes. In an attempt to increase sales in China, Victoria’s Secret brought their runway to Shanghai, where the brand recently opened a store. However, Victoria’s Secret ran into some troubles with their lineup and police shut down the official after party. Usually, the models and performers easily receive visas for the trip. Unfortunately, some of the models were denied a visa. Gigi Hadid, who walked for VS in 2015 and 2016, was denied a visa a few days before filming due to a culturally insensitive incident.
In a video posted on social media in September, it seemed like she were mocking the Buddha, thus resulting in China revoking her visa. Katy Perry was booked to perform at the show, but her visa was also revoked. In 2015, Perry wore a dress covered in sunflowers, the symbol of Taipei, the capital of Taiwan. China viewed the dress as culturally insensitive, and she was banned from China indefinitely. Justin Beiber, an artist who was a rumored performer, was banned from China due to “bad behavior” earlier this year. Even with a lack of a few models and a performer, the brand pushed through. Harry Styles, former member of One Direction, performed Only Angel and Kiwi for the show while wearing custom Givenchy and Gucci suits. Grammy winner Miguel, Hamilton alum Leslie Odom Jr. and Chinese singer Jane Zhang also performed. Karlie Kloss, who was last seen on the VS runway in 2015, returned for this year’s show. She said on Twitter that she was excited to be back because she always loves walking for Victoria’s Secret. Bella Hadid, who walked her first Victoria’s Secret show in 2016, returned to
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the runway, but this time she was not accompanied by her sister Gigi or longtime friend Kendall Jenner. Jenner turned down the offer to walk in this year’s show due to an exclusivity deal with rival lingerie brand La Perla. Behati Prinsloo, VS Angel and wife to Maroon 5 singer Adam Lavigne, was not seen on the runway this year due to pregnancy, but the other 13 Angels walked the runway.
One of the most notable moments of the show was when Ming Xi stumbled and fell on the runway. Being her fifth year walking for the brand, it brought a lot of attention. Ming Xi took to Instagram to express her gratitude towards fans, family, and the company for supporting her through an embarrassing moment, which took place in her hometown. Gizele Oliveira walked up to Xi to help her up after
the fall. Some fans took to Twitter expressing their disappointment with CBS for not editing the fall out of the final show. “The fact that the VSFS producers not only aired Ming Xi’s fall, but also her crying after,” said one Twitter user. Other fans touched on the fact that Ariana Grande being hit by a pair of wings in 2015 was edited out, but Xi’s fall was not. Because the show is filmed twice, the
producers did not need to include the fall, but did so for more media attention. With the many ups and downs of this year’s runway show, Victoria’s Secret still produced a beautiful line of lingerie in time for the holiday season. If you missed the show, you can still watch it on CBS All Access. There are also clips available on Youtube.
DIY: Mocktail Moscow Mules Serve up a spicy drink to entertain your guests
By Deanna Simmons Assistant E&L Editor @lvnarvinam As the holidays come around, there’s always the option to drink or not. Fancy cocktails aside, most of us would like to remember the holiday as one without hangovers and sickness in the morning. Moscow mules are a part of the holidays, and they have a spicy and enjoyable flavor. I’m going to show you how to have the same enjoyment from them but without the
alcohol. Some of these recipes are my personal favorites, and I hope you enjoy them. For this recipe, you need one ounce of lime juice, one half cup of Bundaberg ginger beer, one tablespoon of simple syrup and two ounces of sparkling water or club soda. You’re going to add three to five ice cubes depending on what you prefer. If you put some lemon and ginger beer in the ice cube slots, it really helps to keep the drink from being watered down. Once you’ve got the ice
cubes together, add the ingredients into the glass and stir. You can garnish with a lime slice and ginger. The second mule is the apple cider mule. For this you’re going to need four ounces of apple cider, one bottle of ginger beer -- Bundaberg preferred. You also want to get some cinnamon sticks and apple slices for garnish. Combine the ingredients and fill it in a mug with crushed ice. Fill the mug itself halfway with apple cider and then top with the ginger beer until full. Once you’ve done that, garnish the cup with the cinnamon sticks and apple slices and
enjoy. The last mule is a Cranberry-Lime Mule. What you’ll need for this is ice, three teaspoons of cranberry juice per mug, juice from one lime wedge and a three fourth cup of ginger ale each per mug. You’ll also need cranberries and lime wedges or slices. Fill the mugs three fourths of the way with ice. Once you’ve done that, add these in order: cranberry juice, lime juice, and ginger ale. Once you’ve finished, garnish the drinks with cranberries and lime juice and enjoy. Photo courtesy of Audrey Mobley All the materials you will need to mix a flavorful holiday drink.
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