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Volume 16, Issue 22
Wednesday, February 7, 2018
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EN Photo/ Alexandra Figares Starting on Wednesday Feb. 14, FGCU will celebrate its second annual homecoming, featuring events, tailgates and comedian Jay Pharoah. This photo is a portion of the flyer handed out to students on campus.
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EN Photo FGCU laucnhed its innagural homecoming last year on February 10 with olympic style games.
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EN Photo The event included a bounce house obstacle course that allowed students to win prizes.
FGCU to celebrate second annual homecoming week By Alexandra Figares News Editor @fgcueaglenews
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EN Photo Cornhole, carictures and free food was onsite for students to enjoy.
FGCU sweeps yet another national ranking, after Niche.com, a national website that ranks campus housing - among other things – rated the university as one of the
best in the country for its housing. FGCU’s on-campus housing was ranked 10th in the country, and received one of the highest scores for a public university. According to Fox 4 news, Niche created the reporting using student survey data from the U.S. Department of Education. Niche
also took into account housing capacity and student housing crime rate. I feel like the dorms are just really comfy and cozy,” Psychology major Cameron Kunzman said. “As soon as you are done with a long day of class and everything you just want to go and take a nap and it’s not like you
have anything to worry about. It’s a home away from home.” FGCU’s suite-style residence halls in South Village, and apartment style residence houses in North Lake Village and West Lake, helped it move up the ranks. the university and the dorms to everyone I know back home.”
FGCU ranks 10th for best dorms in U.S.
Photo courtesy of FGCU Marketing via Flickr FGCU was ranked 10th in the nation for best college dorms. By Alexandra Figares News Editor @fgcueaglenews FGCU sweeps yet another national ranking, after Niche.com, a national website that ranks campus housing - among other things – rated the university as one of the best in the country for its housing. FGCU’s on-campus housing was ranked 10th in the country, and received one of the highest scores for a public university. According to Fox 4 news, Niche created the reporting using student survey data from the U.S. Department of Education. Niche also took into account housing capacity and student housing crime
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EN Photo The university’s suite-style residence halls and beach like ambiance helped it move up the ranks.
rate. I feel like the dorms are just really comfy and cozy,” Psychology major Cameron Kunzman said. “As soon as you are done with a long day of class and everything you just want to go and take a nap and it’s not like you have anything to worry about. It’s a home away from home.” FGCU’s suite-style residence halls in South Village, and apartment style residence houses in North Lake Village and West Lake, helped it move up the ranks. The survey also said that about 81 percent students who took the self-reported survey on Niche said that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes, and about 53 percent said that it was
EN Photo FGCU also ranked 39 out of 1,411 colleges for “Best College campuses and America.”
easy to get the classes they wanted. FGCU’s average cost is about $13,000 in tuition, when compared to the national average of about $15,000, according to Niche. FGCU also ranks 39 out of 1,411 in the “Best College campuses in America” category. This isn’t the first-time FGCU landed on a national “best” list. In 2015, the university ranked 13 on the Best Value School’s top 30 list. BVS describes FGCU as a “pure Floridian paradise in every sense of the word.” The description of FGCU includes the university’s location within a nature preserve, the FGCU waterfront on campus, student accessibility to outdoor activities,
the economic wealth in Southwest Florida, and at the presence of wildlife and frequent run-ins with alligators. Management major Amana Al khair, who is also an exchange student from Bahrain says the spacious dorms, the views, waterfront make students feel like they’re at home rather than college. “You’re living by the beach really but you’re going to school at the same time,” she said. “It’s refreshing to be around the greenery and the beach. I would definitely recommend the university and the dorms to everyone I know back home.”
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This week in Student Government By Alexandra Figares News Editor @fgcueaglenews FGCU Student Government met on Tuesday, Feb. 6 for their weekly Senate meeting. In the meeting, the Senate elected two new representatives for the College of Arts and Sciences: Melek Mondol and Jacob Goldman. There are two seats available in the College of Arts and Sciences. SENATE BILLS •
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SB #1718-031 Tabling for FGCU Scholars asking for: $1,044.00: Passes unanimously SB # 1718-034 Speaker Panel: Passes unanimously SB #1718-035 Funding for Democracy asking for: $1,455.00 : Passes unanimously SR #1718-006 Eagle Media Pathway to Independence : Passes unanimously SB #1718-037 2019 Bud Budget asking for: $3,755,242. 00 : Passes unanimously.
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Eagle News receives these volunteer opportunities from the FGCU Office of Service Learning every week >> Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve is looking for long-term volunteers once/week with: fish feeding and aquarium water quality testing, special event planning, visitor services, touch tank, admin assistance and more. Contact Donna Young at volunteer@rookerybay.org for more info. >> Big Arts of Sanibel is holding their annual benefit on Feb. 23. Help with set up, break down, refreshment service, food running, bar tending, ushering and greeting. Contact Sarah Hird at 239-472-9700, x 304 or shird@bigarts.org. >> Keep Lee County Beautiful needs you on Feb. 17 and 18, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., to serve drinks at the Coke Wagon at the Coconut Point Art Fest. Register for two hours or a full day of service. Contact Mike Thomas at 239-334-3488 or mike@klcb.org.
>> On-campus, FGCU Youth Development Student Ambassadors are heading up Future Eagles Day on Feb. 17, 8 a.m. through 1 p.m. Buddy with Grace Place kids and share your college experience with budding Eagles. Contact Jenna at jldeville9278@eagle.fgcu.edu or Monique at amcolon6888@eagle.fgcu.edu to join the fun and enriching day. >> Gladiolus Learning and Development Center needs a storage area cleaned out on Feb. 10, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free Pizza lunch. Bring a water bottle. Contact Heather Singleton at executivedirector@gladkids. net or 239-481-2100 for info. >> The Edison Festival of Lights will be brightening Fort Myers very soon. Help is needed Feb. 10 to 18 in a variety of ways and days. Please see the ad on the Service-Learning Facebook page for details, or contact Kevin Anderson at 239-225-3635 or kevin.anderson@
The world in brief Chlorine bomb dropped on Saraqeb
Japanese imperial wedding postponed
A bomb believed to have contained chlorine was dropped on the Syrian town of Saraqeb by the Syrian government. According to the BBC, the bomb killed at least 20 people and caused breathing difficulties in 9 people. This attack is the latest in Syria’s ongoing civil war.
Princess Mako was set to marry Kei Komuro in November, but she has postponed the wedding to 2020 in order to plan the nuptials, according to the BBC. Princess Mako will lose her status as princess as soon as she marries Komuro, who is a commoner.
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Overpass collapses, crushing four cars In Brasilia, Brazil’s capital, an overpass collapsed due to improper maintenance. According to the BBC, no one was injured, but the collapse is an indication that reinforcements may be necessary in some older parts of Brazil.
Earthquake causes mass devastation in Taiwan The earthquake measured 6.4 on the Richter scale, and has been responsible for the deaths of well over 200 people. Many residents have become trapped inside their collapsed homes, and the Taiwanese army has been employed to aid in rescue missions.
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Eagle News writes this beat from the official UPD weekly summary On Thursday, Jan. 25, the campus preacher was reported to UPD for singing through his megaphone as he walked through Whitaker, Marieb, and Holmes Hall. UPD arrived at the scene and observed no violations of University laws.
A car accident on Ben Hill Griffin resulted in UPD finding marijuana in one of the vehicles involved in the crash. The driver was transported to UPD and issued a notice to appear for possession of drug paraphernalia
and marijuana. No injuries were sustained by either driver from the accident. UPD received a report of a possibly intoxicated male vomiting in Garage B on Friday, Jan. 26. UPD arrived on scene and was
informed by two of the male’s friends that they would take him back to the dorm and make sure he was okay. On Saturday, Jan. 27 at 4:34 a.m., UPD received a call that a subject dressed all in black was walking around Ben Hill Griffin hall taking
pictures. The subject informed UPD that they were playing Pokemon Go. On Wednesday, Jan. 31 at 11:04 a.m., a complainant reported a dead bird had been found on the Library Lawn. UPD canvassed the scene but did not find
any sign of a dead bird. A fire alarm was activated on the 4th floor of Biscayne Hall on Wednesday, Jan. 31, at 6 p.m. There was no fire but smoke from overcooked food filled the hallway. Fans were used to clear out the smoke.
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Fourth annual Out of the Darkness campus walk inches closer
EN Photo/ Rachel Stroecker FGCU will host its fourth annual Out of the Darkness campus walk to spread awareness about suicide. Suicide is the leading cause of death among college students, according to the American Foundation for Suicide. By Alexandra Figares News Editor @fgcueaglenews
Suicide is the leading cause of death among college students, according to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, and more than 1,000 college students commit suicide every year. On March 10, FGCU will host its fourth annual Out of the Darkness campus walk to raise awareness about suicide and ways it can be prevents. “We hope that by walking, we save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide,” Dr. Julie Rego, Director of Outreach and Prevention for Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) at FGCU said. Registration for the walk begins at 5:30 p.m. at the Student Plaza.
Participants can register to walk, volunteer or as a virtual walker. A virtual walker is a person who cannot attend the event, but still wants to donate or spread the word. Walk donations will be accepted until June 30, and the funds raised at the walk will help support the AFSP. “If you’ve lost someone to suicide, or you or someone you know suffers from a mental health condition like depression or anxiety, please join us for the Out of the Darkness Campus Walk at FGCU to fight suicide,” Rego said. The National Suicide Prevention Hotline number is 1-800-273-TALK. Students who want to make an appointment with CAPS can call at 239590-7950 but should call 911 if they are in immediate danger.
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR I believe that the Article “‘White Racism’ makes national headline” by Alexandra Figares would have been stronger if Mrs. Figares would’ve included opposing viewpoints. This is the main reason of the contraversy in the first place, if it was included the artile would have been much more balanced and trustworthy. I strongly disagree that this is a needed class here on campus and I heavily lean toward the side that this class shouldn’t be taught. All this class has seem to have brought to this campus is contraversy. If this class were to continue, it
would be in the universitys best intrest to change the name and readjust the classes central focus of the entire class. The way the class is set up now, makes it seem like it targets white people and insists that all white people are racist and think they are superior. Providing an interview or statement from someone who is upset with this course and wants something to be done about it will show both sides of the argument, compared to just focusing on the one. If the professor still believes the class needs to go on, it would be in his and the schools best intrest to
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State of the Disunion
AP Photo/Win McNamee President Donald Trump claps at his first State of the Union address in the House chamber of the U.S. Capitol to a joint session of Congress Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018 in Washington.
By Joey Muradaz Staff Writer @fgcueaglenews We’ve seen this before. President Trump’s State of the Union Address was comprised of the same tired lies, partisan red-meat, and racial insensitivity that has defined this administration since its first days. Trump claimed “there has never been a better time to start living the American dream” as dozens of “dreamers” from all over the country looked on. The status of these innocent people brought here as children remains in limbo as their legal protections expire on Mar. 5. Trump touted his “down-the-middle compromise” on immigration,
holding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals renewal hostage in exchange for a 35 percent cut to legal immigration (with no evidence that such cuts would make America stronger) and $25 billion for a border wall (that won’t stop undocumented immigrants from coming over). Part of Trump’s immigration compromise also included the partial termination of the “chain migration program,” otherwise known as the family sponsoring program, where immigrants can bring their families over from unsafe or unstable living conditions in other countries. For what purpose? Let’s not forget that immigrants overwhelmingly positively contribute to the American economy, despite what-
ever minuscule amount of crime some immigrants commit. Trump’s dishonest spotlighting of immigrant crime drew widespread groans from the Democratic bloc, some of whom were wearing African-style kente ties in protest of Trump’s “shithole countries” comments. Additionally, Democrat women wore black in support of the “Me Too” movement in what could’ve been considered a jab at President Trump, who has been accused of sexual assault by no less than twenty women. Trump’s calls for a historic infrastructure investment did raise bipartisan applause. However, several politicians such as Vermont Democratic Senator Patrick Leahy noted that Trump’s budget actually calls
for cuts to infrastructure spending. It’s another example of Trump making one noble promise and then intentionally failing to follow through. The Democratic response to Trump’s SOTU 2018 was uniquely divided, with no less than four different accounts being offered up. Representative Joe Kennedy and Virginia State Delegate Elizabeth Guzman gave the official Democratic response, denouncing “bullies” and reminding people that such “‘[bullies]’” have never, not once, in the history of our United States, managed to match the strength and spirit of a people united in defense of our future.” Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-VT, drew attention to the increasing wealth
inequality in the United States along with the current government’s ineffectiveness in combating it. Rep. Maxine Waters, D-CA, called President Trump a “dangerous racist” who “defended white supremacists and the KKK” in his response to the Charlottesville riots. “One speech cannot – and does not – make Donald Trump presidential,” Waters correctly noted. Though divided on specifics, Democrats presented a unified front in opposition to the socially, racially and economically regressive policies of the Trump Administration.
Compost is good for you By Rachel Brown Contributing Writer @fgcueaglenews What do you know about composting? Maybe this topic doesn’t sound so exciting to you but give me a chance to change your mind. Let me paint a picture for you, of two giant piles of Reese’s cups side by side in your living room. One pile has paper, potato peels, old fruit, and dirt mixed into it and the other is identical except for some of Reese’s cups are still in the package, and the fruit is in plastic containers. One of these resembles a proper compost and the other a landfill. You can probably guess which one is which but why does it matter? The problem with the second pile is that it will never become something useful and on top of that, it will have an overall net adverse effect on the air quality of your living room simply because it is chemically imbalanced.
See, both piles will begin to rot and decay, but because the second pile has plastic in it, the rotting and decaying will not come full circle. When the fruit, the Reese’s, or the potatoes rot, they ooze out gas and that gas reacts with air to create carbon dioxide (CO2). Because the plastic does not decompose, it will act as a barrier preventing the gas from escaping the pile, and because the gas can’t escape the pile, it can’t react with air and will instead turn into methane, which is far worse than carbon dioxide. Yes, excess carbon dioxide is not good, and you’ve probably heard it is the cause of many of the issues affecting our climate. The reason why methane is even worse is that it has no oxygen and thus poses a direct threat to you. Since methane has no oxygen, when you breathe it you will not get all the oxygen that you need. Also, there are more benefits for dealing with carbon dioxide than there is for methane since plants do
breathe carbon dioxide and breathe out oxygen. Actually, here is a field of study all about this called bioremediation. Now imagine your two Reese’s piles again. After two months, the first one is dirt, and the second one is creating problems in your air quality. What can you do to make the air better? There’s not much you can do about the methane produced by the second pile, just like there’s not much you can do after a bartender has already diluted your drink with water. However, what you can do is order a nine percent bottle that way you know what you’re getting. Just like concentrated alcohol has a fantastic quality of getting you drunk fast and making you forget that sneaky bartender (it’s not his fault it’s the corporation), plants have an amazing quality of creating ten times more oxygen than they breathe in. In our messy living room situation, you can plant some plants in pile one and
pile two won’t be such a problem. The good thing about composting is that it’s easy. You’ve probably figured that it’s just like recycling but for things that rot… and most things rot. A good place to start is with a bucket that has a lid. Treat that bucket as a trash can but don’t put any plastic, metal, or questionable synthetic materials in it. I collect mine in a bucket and if I don’t have time to dump it outside I put it in a bag in the freezer in the meantime so I can keep using my bucket. I have a separate can for paper since I usually have a lot of it and it’s not going to stink up the apartment. Once my freezer and bucket are both full I dump it all outside; first laying down the paper, then pouring everything else and then covering it with dirt. The dirt part is necessary so that nothing will blow away; no animal will disturb the pile, and of course so that the pile will proportionately decompose.
Repeat this process over the same pile each time you take out your compost. When I first began composting regularly, I used the space next to the Food Forest as a dump spot. I started it a few months before summer came and dumped about ten times. I left for summer, and when I came back, it had turned into dirt. I only dump there occasionally now that I have a backyard, but it still serves as a community compost for friends who don’t. I hope you now see why composting is so important and how it can be beneficial to you if you did not before. When you begin composting, you will see that it’s just like taking out the trash. It’s easy. Not only that but I guarantee you will feel rewarded when you start to notice your pile turning into dirt, just like I have.
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Mental health in Lee County precarious and inhumane
By Arianna Milian Contributing Writer @fgcueaglenews Have you ever seen the inside of a psych ward? They’re some of the most depressing places in the world. The walls are a sterile white and bare, and the rooms don’t even have clocks in them. There are no cushions on any of the chairs and the mattresses are pencil thin. Children aren’t allowed to have comforting objects like stuffed animals and staff patrol the halls and look into rooms every fifteen minutes to ensure the safety of their patients. Utterly terrifying, right? These are the realities
hundreds of patients admitted to the two psychiatric hospitals in Lee and Collier counties face. If someone is mentally ill, they have two options: SalusCare or Park Royal. Many choose Park Royal, a 114-bed psychiatric facility in South Fort Myers. According to their website, Park Royal provides inpatient care for psychological disorders as well as addiction counseling, care for those with Alzheimer’s or dementia, and crisis stabilization for patients with suicidal tendencies. In recent weeks, the hospital has come under fire for some serious and dangerous issues. The Fort Myers NewsPress reports that Park Roy-
al was too short-staffed to supervise patients, ignored their complaints, and had poor quality control procedures. A federal inspection was conducted on Mar. 10, 2017 and the report reads like something out of a horror movie. The News-Press states that at least four patients were being kept in physical restraints after having met the criteria to be released. One of the most disturbing reports was that “the hospital discharged a woman to her home earlier this year without knowing that she had most recently been housed in a battered women’s shelter. Instead of going home, the woman, who had a history
of abusing narcotics, went to the home of another hospital patient and died of a drug overdose.” There were also complaints of unauthorized visitors having access to patients’ medical records. The federal inspectors found 13 violations, nine of which were Patients’ Rights violations detailing the misuse of restraint and/or seclusion. Things got so bad that the Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Ivan Mazzorana, resigned. Unfortunately, Park Royal is not the first to mistreat their patients. Abuse in psychiatric hospitals has been a problem that has plagued patients for decades. When someone who has been hos-
pitalized for a mental illness asks for or complains about something, it may have a tendency to not be taken seriously. Moreover, it could be said that patients’ needs are ignored because hospital staff members think they know better than the patient does. All of these statements and reports force us to ask ourselves if we, as a people and country, are really doing everything we can for the populations who suffer from mental illnesses and how can we do more. The answer is obviously not simple. I’d like to propose that these health centers should be doing less. They are doing enough damage by threaten-
ing, restraining and secluding patients. They are inflicting more trauma on those who already were in crisis when they were first brought to these dreadful places. Methods such as restraint should only be used for high-risk, violent patients. Besides, mental illness requires extra care, tenderness and understanding from doctors and nurses. Patients would most likely appreciate this approach much more and, it’s arguably more effective in keeping them stable. Let’s push for laws and regulations to force facilities like Park Royal to do better in the hopes of a happier, healthier tomorrow.
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Which team will win the Super Bowl in 2019?
“The Cleveland Browns are due for a championship. The city of Cleveland had great success with the Cavs and the Indians recently, and they deserve another trophy.”
- Erin Ambrose, Junior
“If everyone comes back and Wentz recovers well, I don’t see why the [Philadelphia] Eagles don’t win again next year.”
- Jaylen Myrick, Sophomore
“It’s hard to tell before Free Agency, but if Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski don’t retire, it has to be the Patriots next year.”
- Jordan Neal, Junior
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Lisa Zderadicka came up big in the Eagles close 65-63 win over Jacksonville, notching a season-high 15 points on 7-for-14 shooting. Zderadicka also added five rebounds and tied a season-high with three steals.
By Matt Rothman Assistant Sports Editor @MattRothman3 Men’s basketball In a battle for the top spot in the ASUN standings, the FGCU women’s basketball team shrugged off a rare conference loss. This win moved the Eagles back into sole possession of first place with a 65-63 win over Jacksonville. This win gives them a one game lead over the
Dolphins, including the tiebreak, with six games remaining in ASUN play. The Eagles had a two-point lead prior to Jacksonville getting one last possession with less than 35 seconds to go. Erica Nelson forced a turnover and was able to run out the clock after being fouled with two seconds to go. China Dow came two points away from her season high of 26, going four for six from behind the arc. She had 20 points in
the first half and made six of seven from the line for FGCU. FGCU only shot 36.1 percent from the field and even less from the three but made their first 14 free throws. This alone helped neutralize the Dolphins who out-rebounded the Eagles 42-31. The Eagles were without leading rebounder Tytionia Adderly for the second straight game. “I thought the intensity was excellent,” head coach
Karl Smesko said. “We were competing. We were pushing. After we got the lead, Jacksonville made a strong push on us. I was just happy to see us make enough plays down the stretch to win the game.” In a very tight first half with both teams leading for spurts, a late three-pointer at the buzzer from Dow gave FGCU their largest lead of the first half with the Eagles going into halftime up 40-37. The Dolphins started the second half on a 9-0 run
holding FGCU scoreless for the first 3:06 of the third quarter. Jacksonville opened up with a 46-40 lead, but Dow’s three-point play brought the Eagles back within three. Some strong defense from FGCU forced Jacksonville to turn the ball over late in the third quarter on multiple possessions, which allowed the Eagles to go take a fourpoint lead into the final quarter after a 16-6 run. The Eagles led by as many as nine in the fourth
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quarter and were able to pull out the win despite Jacksonville’s late run in the final minutes. “We have first place in the conference now,” Nelson said. “We just have to secure home-court advantage. That’s the biggest thing – not coming back to another place and being able to sleep in our own beds.” Up next, FGCU will come home to host a home game when they take on UNF again on Tuesday at 7 p.m.
Women’s tennis falls in home opener vs. FIU
Photo courtesy of Linwood Ferguson In the 2-4 loss to FIU, the Eagles were able to secure one win with Ornberg’s victory over Veksler 6-2, 6-3. Unfortunately, Ornberg and duo partner Madison Gallegos fell to the duo of Nerma Caluk and Andrea Lazaro 2-6.
By Patrick Clines Staff Writer @PatClines Women’s tennis The FGCU women’s tennis opened its home stretch with a heartbreaking 2-4 loss to FIU. The Eagles (1-1) are now 1-6 against FIU (3-1). “FIU is a tough team, we knew coming in, they would fight hard,” said head coach Courtney Vernon. “The girls are making progress and they’re taking ownership for today and we will keep learning, so there are many great lessons to take home from today.
We are looking forward to getting back to work so we can begin preparations for this weekend.” The Eagles lost all three double matches as junior Julia Ascua and senior Julianna Curtis fell 2-6 to the No. 15 duo of junior Maryna Veksler and sophomore Ulyana Grib. Sophomore Maja Ornberg and freshman Madison Gallegos fell to the senior duo of Nerma Caluk and Andrea Lazaro by a score of 2-6. The sophomore duo of Bridget Forster and Sofia Perez fell to freshman Sandra Bozinovic and senior Mina Markovic.
Despite a valiant effort, Forster and Perez lost 5-7. Going into singles, Ascua fell to Lazaro, ranked as the No. 3 player in the nation, by a score of 2-6, 4-6. Perez would fall next losing 4-6, 5-7 to Markovic. The Eagles attempted to start a comeback as Ornberg defeated Veksler 6-2, 6-3. Junior Laura Falceto Font followed with a 6-1, 7-6 win over Bozinovic. Despite a strong comeback in the second set, Forster would fall to Caluk by a score of 2-6, 6-3, 1-6. FGCU will face Mercer on Friday, Feb. 9 at 1 p.m. then face Georgia Southern
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Win over Jacksonville keeps men’s basketball unbeaten in ASUN play
EN Photo / Brad Young In the Eagles 80-55 win over Jacksonville, Zach Johnson and Brandon Goodwin (above) dominated Jacksonville’s defense as the guards nearly outscored JU’s entire team with their 49 points.
By Matt Rothman Assistant Sports Editor @MattRothman3 Men’s basketball The FGCU men’s basketball team remains perfect in ASUN conference play, soaring to an 80-55 win over Jacksonville Saturday night.
With the win, FGCU remains unbeaten in conference play and expands its winning streak to a Division-I program record 11 in a row – tied for the seventh longest in the nation. The win also marks FGCU’s 100th all-time ASUN win. “We played a really
strong game, and – for the most part – put together a full 40 minutes,” said FGCU head coach Joe Dooley. “We had some lapses on both ends of the floor in spots in the first half and early in the second half, but we responded well. We took care of the ball, Zach and Brandon played terrific
to set the tone and we had a pretty good defensive performance as well.” Zach Johnson (25) and Brandon Goodwin (24) dominated Jacksonville’s defense as the guards nearly outscored JU’s entire team with their 49 points. Dinero Mercurius had 11 points to be the only other double-figure scorer for the Eagles, shooting 48.5 percent (32-66) from the floor and holding the Dolphins to 39.2 percent (20-51). Going into halftime with a 33-25 lead, FGCU cut the Dolphins’ lead to just five with two minutes left in
the second half. However, a strong defense led to a dominant closing second half. With the ball and a chance to make it a onepossession game at the 18-minute mark, JU was forced into a last-second shot. However, that miss led to Goodwin starting a 9-0 run for the Eagles. From that 9-0 run, FGCU continued to dominate the rest of the game. The Eagles had dominant play in the paint, outscoring the Dolphins 46-22. Jacksonville was also outrebounded by the Eagles, 39-34.
Jace Hogan led Jacksonville with 17 points, while Tanner Rubio added 13 as the only double-figure scorers for the Dolphins. RaySean Scott Jr. finished with eight points and six rebounds, while Johnson added four steals and six rebounds. Christian Terrell finished with five rebounds, a gamebest six assists and a steal in 31 minutes. Next, the Eagles will travel to NJIT (12-12, 5-4 ASUN) to take on the Highlanders Thursday, Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. before heading to USC Upstate on Saturday, Feb. 10 at 4 p.m.
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In his singles and doubles match versus Georgia Southern, Oliver Landert dropped a total of four games, as he helped the Eagles pick up a 7-0 win. He teamed up with Felipe Ramirez and won 6-2 in the doubles match helping FGCU earn a point and then followed that up with a 6-1, 6-1 win at #2 singles for the second point of the afternoon. Landert earned his sixth victory in singles, which puts him tied for second on the team behind Ramirez and also earned his third doubles victory with Ramirez this season. The senior finished last season with 11 wins helping the Eagles earn a spot in the NCAA Tournament, as he won seven of his first 10 matches last season.
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Softball opens season with Kickoff Classic
Photo courtesy of Linwood Ferguson The FGCU softball team will open its season hosting the FGCU Softball Kickoff Classic. The Eagles will start the series on Thursday, Feb. 8 against Long Island University at 6 p.m.
By Patrick Clines Staff Writer @PatClines Softball With a new season right around the corner, the FGCU softball team prepares for its opening games. The Eagles will open the season with the FGCU Softball Kickoff Classic sponsored by Four Points Sheraton. The Eagles went 30-30 overall with an 8-9 record in the ASUN, finishing as the runner-up of the ASUN Conference Tournament after falling to USC Upstate in the championship last season. Key returners for the Eagles include junior
outfielder Racquel Fournet, junior left-handed pitcher Riley Randolph and senior outfielder Kelsey Huff. Fournet returns to the outfield after playing her first two seasons as a first baseman. Fournet was named to the ASUN All-Conference Second Team and the ASUN All-Academic Team last season. Fournet started all 60 games batting .299 with 49 hits, 16 doubles, two triples, four home runs and 41 RBIs. Randolph is coming off an 18-11 record with a 2.06 ERA, 194 innings, 19 complete games (four shutouts), two saves and 160 strikeouts from last year. The former ASUN Freshman and Pitcher
of the Year was named to last year’s All-Tournament Team. The St. Petersburg native was selected on the ASUN Preseason All-Conference Team. Huff is coming off after starting and playing all 60 games with a .363 batting average where she had 77 hits, three doubles, six triples, 37 runs scored, 21 RBIs and 29 stolen bases while earning First Team All-Conference honors. Huff joined Randolph on the ASUN Preseason AllConference Team. Deiros inked 12 new players, four of which are college transfers including sophomore outfielder Kate Kelly from NJCAA Seminole State College
and junior catcher Brooke Clemens from Florida. The Eagles welcome LIUBrooklyn, North Carolina State, Georgetown, Ball State and Memphis to the tournament. The Eagles will not play Memphis in the tournament. The Blackbirds return to face FGCU from last season. Last season, LIU was 20-32 with a 6-10 record in the Northeast Conference (NEC) and failed to make it to the postseason. The Wolfpack are coming off an 18-34 overall record with a 10-14 record in the ACC. They beat Louisville in the quarterfinals of the ACC Conference Tournament but fell to
UNC in the semifinals. The Hoyas finished 11-37 overall with a 4-16 record in the Big East Conference last season. The Cardinals finished 30-28 last season with a 14-10 record in the MidAmerican Conference (MAC) before falling in their conference tournament to Kent Sate and Central Michigan. Series History: FGCU is 10-2 against LIU with the most recent wins being last year when the Eagles won 7-0, 8-0, 9-1 and 8-0. The game between FGCU and NC State will be the second meeting for both teams. The first meet was on Feb. 11, 2011 where the
Wolfpack were victorious, winning 8-2. Against the Hoyas, The Eagles are 4-0. Last time both teams met was on Feb. 7, 2014 when FGCU won 2-0. Against Ball State, FGCU is 3-1 overall. Last time both teams met was on Mar. 7, 2017 where FGCU won 3-1. Ball State’s only win against FGCU was on Mar. 5, 2016 where the Cardinals beat the Eagles 3-2 in the FGCU Four Points Classic. FGCU opens its season Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018 against LIU at 6 p.m. They will then face NC State on Friday, Feb. 9 at 7 p.m., Georgetown on Saturday, Feb. 10 at 4:45 p.m. before finishing the tournament against Ball State at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 11.
Historic Super Bowl LII By Jordyn Matez Contributing Writer @jordynmatez NFL On Sunday the Philadelphia Eagles won its first Super Bowl ring in a battle against Tom Brady and Bill Belichick of the Patriots. Not only was the game a historic moment for Philadelphia, but will also go down in NFL history with 29 records broken
throughout the game. With second-string quarterback Nick Foles leading the team, the Eagles were considered major underdogs going into this game. The Patriots were widely favored to take the win, but Eagles head coach Doug Pederson had some tricks up his sleeve. These tricks are what earned the Eagles the points they needed to come out on top.
With a final score of 4133, there’s no denying that this game was run by the offense. There were hardly any notable defensive plays, with the exception of the fourth quarter. With 2:21 on the clock, Brady had plenty of time to drive the ball up the field and secure a victory for the Patriots. However, the Eagles’ defensive end led by Brandon Graham, had
other plans, sacking Brady down before he had a chance to throw the ball, marking the first and only sack of the game. Graham’s moves forced a fumble that was recovered by Eagles’ Derek Barnett, essentially securing an Eagles victory. Other notable plays include both quarterbacks becoming receivers for a moment, though only one succeeded. Tom Brady failed to
catch a pass on a thirddown, while Doug Pederson called almost the exact same play minutes later on fourth-and-goal. This made Nick Foles the first quarterback to not only throw, but also catch a touchdown pass in a Super Bowl. Doug Pederson took many risks during this game, though they certainly paid off. Many times Pederson decided to continue playing
on a fourth-down, rather than taking the much safer route of punting the ball. Luckily for him, both attempts were a success and may have decided the game. Whether you’re a football fanatic or just in it for the commercials, there was no doubt that Super Bowl LII was one for the books.
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This week in athletics Women’s tennis at Mercer By Jordyn Matez Contributing Writer @Jordynmatez The FGCU women’s tennis team is set to travel to Mercer University and face the Bears on Friday, Feb. 9 at 1 p.m. The Eagles defeated Florida
Atlantic 4-3 in their opening match of 2018, but fell to FIU 4-2 on Sunday in Fort Myers. Maja Ornberg and Laura Falceto Font both won their singles matches after the team was swept in doubles. Mercer is coming into this match with an overall record of
1-1, while FGCU is also 1-1 overall. Next, the Eagles will be facing Georgia Southern in an away game on Saturday, Feb. 10 at 1 p.m.
Women’s basketball at USC Upstate By Emily Kois Sports Editor @emilykois The FGCU women’s basketball team will go back on the road to South Carolina to take on USC Upstate Saturday, Feb. 10. Tipoff for this game is set for 1:30 p.m.
The Eagles will be coming off a home game against UNF and will look to remain perfect in conference play as they sit at the No. 1 spot. FGCU hosted USC Upstate earlier this season coming away with a dominant 93-60 victory over the Spartans. USC Upstate comes into this
game with an overall record of 8-15 and a conference record of 3-5. Next, the Eagles will stay on the road to take on NJIT Monday, Feb. 12 at 7 p.m.
Men’s tennis at FAU By Matt Rothman Assistant Sports Editor @MattRothman3 Coming off their first win of the 2018 season over Georgia Southern, the FGCU men’s tennis team will be back in action on Feb. 10 at 3 p.m. against FAU. The Eagles are now 1-4 on
the season and last season fell 4-0 when facing the Owls in Fort Myers. Though they did win two seasons ago when they last placed in Boca Raton and won four straight prior to last season. Felipe Ramirez continues to lead FGCU with nine wins on the season in No. 1 singles as well as a
trio of wins in doubles with Oliver Landert. Following this match, FGCU will travel to Florida A&M the next day for a matchup with the Rattlers.
Men’s basketball at USC Upstate By Emily Kois Sports Editor @emilykois The FGCU men’s basketball team will go on the road with the women’s basketball team to take on USC Upstate in a double header. The game is set for Saturday, Feb. 10 with tip off at 4 p.m.
This will be the third and final away for the Eagles before heading to Deland to take on Stetson. FGCU will look to remain on top in the conference, continuing its 11-game win streak. The Eagles hosted the Spartans earlier this season coming out with a 75-58 victory. USC Upstate comes into this
matchup with an overall record of 6-20 and a conference record of 1-8 with its only win over Jacksonville. Next, the Eagles will head back home to host Kennesaw State Thursday, Feb. 15 at 7 p.m.
Men’s tennis vs. Florida A&M By Matt Rothman Assistant Sports Editor @MattRothman3
Following their matchup with FAU, the FGCU men’s tennis will face Florida A&M on Sunday, Feb. 11 at 12 p.m. These two teams faced off last
season with FGCU winning 5-2. The Eagles won all three of the doubles matches on wins from Andres Alfonzo, Oliver Landert, Javier Fernandez and Mateo Ruiz. Landert was dominant a week ago in his singles match only dropping two games against Georgia Southern and has six
wins this season. Following this match, the Eagles will return home to host U.T. Arlington on Feb. 23.
Men’s golf at Randy Grimes Shootout By Matt Rothman Assistant Sports Editor @MattRothman The FGCU men’s golf team will return to action in the Randy Grimes Memorial Shootout on Feb. 11 at the Old Corkscrew Golf Course.
The last time the Eagles played was late October when they played in the Homewood/ Hilton Garden Airport and FGCU Classic. FGCU finished fourth at this invitational. There only other top five finish this season was in the
Patriot Collegiate where FGCU finished tied for second place with Delaware. Up next, the Eagles will compete in the Legacy Intercollegiate on Feb. 26 and 27 in Longwood, Florida.
Women’s basketball at NJIT By Emily Kois Sports Editor @emilykois The FGCU women’s basketball team will stay on the road and head to New Jersey to take on NJIT Monday, Feb. 12 with tipoff at 7 p.m.
The Eagles hosted NJIT earlier this season coming out with a dominant 90-66 victory over the Highlanders. NJIT has had a rocky season this year coming into this matchup. The Highlanders come in with an overall record of 3-20 and a
conference record of 1-7 with their only win over UNF. Next, the Eagles will come back to Fort Myers to host Lipscomb for the second time Saturday, Feb. 17 at 4 p.m.
ENTERTAINMENT & LIFESTYLE The Puppy Bowl
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During The Super Bowl, The Puppy Bowl is the most anticipated event on Animal Planet.
By Rachel Levy Contributing Writer @fgcueaglenews
Do you like puns, along with fluffy and cute animals acting adorable? If the answer is yes, then watch Animal Planet’s Puppy Bowl which aired at 3 P.M. on Feb. 4. Sunday, Feb. 4 is this year’s Super Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles and the New England Patriots. This is exciting, but not if you’re not a fan of any of the teams or into football. The arena looks just like a football stadium, with their own barnyard cheerleaders ranging from ducks to piglets to rabbits, a kitty halftime segment,
and agrey Macaw named Meep who “Tweets” the happening of the Puppy Bowl. They have hamsters in their miniature blimp who “operate” it. The teams are Ruff and Fluff which are comprised of animals from shelters around the country and Mexico. They come from circumstances like natural disasters such as Hurricanes Irma, Harvey and Maria needing a home. How do they score touch downs? A puppy must have a toy in their mouth and put it on the opposite end line. To ensure everyone plays fair there is a “Rufferee:” Dan Schachner
and his assistant “Shirley” here have gotten adopted into good homes, but if the sloth. This special also focuses you want to adopt a puppy on bringing awareness to or another animal of the many shelters such your own you can go onto as Compassion without animalplanet.com/adopt. Borders and Nashville Humane Society, who help adopt out animals who need homes. The only true weakness of the event is that the audience is sort of limited to animal lovers, pet parents, and kids. The kitty halftime show was hilarious to watch and even had an underdog award. The Puppy Bowl was an adorable, amusing thing to watch and possibly one of the best programs of the day. AP Photo / Keith Barraclough Most of the puppies Joy is one of the rescue dogs that played in the
Theme: Romantic & Soft Curated by Deanna Simmons 1. Till Forever - Joy Williams 2. Only Love - Ben Howard 3. Build Me Up From Bones - Sarah Jarosz 4. Upon These Stones - Tom Francis 5. Hold Me - The Sweeplings 6. In Good Times - Lola Marsh 7. Awake Me - Rosie Carney 8. Georgia - Vance Joy 9. Naked As We Came - Iron & Wine 10. I Can’t Help Falling In Love - Haley Reinhart
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DIY: Easy Valentine’s Day gifts Sweet gifts for your sweetheart on the day of love By Deanna Simmons E&L Editor @lvnarvinam
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and you know what that means: lots of pink hearts, roses, and at least one person who can’t decide between one box of chocolate or another. We’ve all been there. There’s so many other ways to get that perfect gift without having to worry about price. Maybe you’re not going to buy the $20 box of chocolates, but you can still show your significant other, crush, or best friend how much you care. Sit back and relax: I’ve got you covered. These three gifts are sure to steal their heart this Valentine’s Day. The first gift is a candy jar, decorated in just the right way to capture your receiver’s heart. What you’ll need is a mason jar,
a dark colored paint, a Sharpie or piece of chalk, decorations and whatever candy you want to fill the jar with. First, make sure that the jar is clean and ready to go. Wash it with some dish soap and leave it to dry if it’s not. Once that’s done, you can get started with painting the jar. I suggest painting the middle of the jar so you can put your own sweet message on it for your sweetheart. Decorate the rest of the jar any way how you want. Put the candy in the jar, and you’re ready to go! The second gift is pink marshmallow hot chocolate. With how cold it’s been getting here, nothing says “I care” better than a cup of cocoa. Thankfully, there’s a great way to make it totally festive and sweet. What you’ll need are a mason jar, a bag of mini marshmallows, one
can of hot chocolate, cardstock, and baker’s twine. The first thing you’ll need to do is pour your hot chocolate into the jar, making sure to only fill it two-thirds of the way. Next, you’ll need to make the marshmallows. Pour the mini marshmallow bag contents into the bowl. Mix one tablespoon of water with a few drops of red food coloring. Once you’ve done that, add a little bit of the dyed water to the marshmallows and stir. Just be careful that you don’t add too much or the sweets will get sticky and mushy. Once that’s done, pour them onto a baking sheet that’s been covered in tin foil and spread them so they are touching as little as possible and let dry. When you’ve finished there, put the marshmallows into the jar to fill the rest of the way and add a gift tag. Now you have the perfect cocoa treat for
your sweetie! The last gift is a Valentine’s bath bomb. No matter who you are, bath bombs are wonderful on your skin. The essential oils from the bombs as well as the properties in it are wonderful to relax with and making them yourself costs a lot less than buying them at Lush. What you’ll need is cornstarch, citric acid, baking soda, red food coloring, melted butter, heart silicone molds, witch hazel and some essential oils. Combine the first three ingredients into a bowl. Once that’s done, add the food coloring, melted butter, and essential oils. As you mix, spray it with witch hazel until it holds the shape you want. Press into the molds and dry for 12 hours, then remove and dry for another 24 before giving them to your Valentine. Hope your Valentine’s Day is fun and enjoyable and be safe! Tag us on
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