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Volume 16, Issue 10
Wednesday, October 25, 2017
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EN Photo / Bailey Easterberg Four FGCU students and one faculty member braved the crowed, and revealed some personal stories at FGCU’s innaguaral Dear World event. Dear World is a global project focused around sharing personal stories to bring people and communites together. Brandon Goodwin named preseason player of the year.
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By Alexandra Figares News Editor @fgcueaglenews Black ink appeared on many students’ bodies on Monday Oct. 23, launching FGCU’s inaugural Dear World event. Dear World is a global project focused on sharing personal stories and bringing communities together. Dean of Students Michele Yovanovich and FGCU’s Programming Board
brought Dear World to campus as an initiative to bring students together through individual stories. “Recently in the world ,there has been a lot of issues with diversity – your age, gender, race, sex – and what this can do is this can bring it all together,” Nick said. “It can really bring our campus together by taking everyone with different back stories.” Students were invited to share their stories on with Dear World advocates.
According to Software engineering major Hannah Andrews, students wrote down three impactful instances in their life, wrote a story on one and then share it with someone else. “I think it really shows the morale of the students here, and it goes in depth into their stories and it shows what is going on in their life,” Andrews said. Four FGCU students and one faculty member shared their stories about immigration, abuse and
overcoming hardships in front of students, adding to the portfolio of world stories. Political Science major Bryan Infante opened up about his fear of his mom not coming home because the police could take her away at any moment. Infante’s mother immigrated to the United States when she was 17 after increased violence in her village. One day, she gave Infante a piece of paper with contact information in case
she “would not come back.” According to Infante, ever since that day, he would wait by the window and hope that his mom would come home from work. Today, Infante is a political science student hoping to change the community and people’s negative perceptions on illegal immigrants.
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Uber Safe Ride Program Student Government Senate proposes bill to appropriate $20,000 By Zack Rothman Editor-in-Chief @zack_rothman
As the wake of budget cuts ripples through the university, Student Government Senate has proposed a bill allocating $20,000 for an Uber Safe Ride Program. If approved, the program purchases 1,000 codes, each containing a $20 credit. Students would receive their code by submitting a form on Eagle Link, ensuring no student receives more than one. The codes will be first come, first serve. Though the proposed plan doesn’t limit when the credit can be used, it does limit where. The program would cover the area south of Daniels Parkway down to Corkscrew Rd. and the area east of U.S. 41 across to the
Southwest Florida Airport. The area encompasses Target, Walmart, Publix, Costco, Gulf Coast Town Center, Miromar Outlets, Southwest Florida International Airport, San Carlos Park, Coastal Village, The Reef and the soon-tobe-completed University Village. According to Student Government, the plan emulates the University of Florida’s Uber Safe Ride program, which was implemented in April 2017. UF’s Safe Ride started as 90-day pilot program in December 2014. In 2015, an initial version took effect, but was shut down during that year’s Fall semester for not complying with the American Disabilities Act. As compared to FGCU, which plans to offer a set amount of credit to a set amount of students, UF offers 50 percent off all
registered students’ Uber rides within the parameters set by the university. The discount is available from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m., Wednesdays through Sundays, for all students with a ufl.edu email address. According to the senate resolution, the program costs UF $46,000, which is .22 percent of their student government’s $20,286,152 budget for the 2016-2017 fiscal year. FGCU’s Student Government’s budget for the 2016-2017 fiscal year was $3,660,890. The allocated budget for the 2017-2018 fiscal year was not available on FGCU’s Student Government’s website. UF’s website lists its student body size as 52,286 students, meaning the university is spending less than $1 per student on its Uber Safe Ride Program, whereas FGCU
has proposed spending $20 per student for only 1,000 students. Thomas Zeringue, a senior majoring in
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Eagle News receives these volunteer opportunities from the FGCU Office of Service Learning every week >> On campus Eagles Inspire opportunity. Buddy up with Boys and Girls Club kids: Share your stories, give a tour of campus, inspire kids to be future Eagles on Oct. 27, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Contact Jenna DeVille at jldeville5278@eagle.fgcu.edu or Monique Colon at amcolon6888@eagle.fgcu.edu for info. Wings up. >> Water lovers: Surfers for Autism needs you on Fort Myers Beach Oct. 28 for their annual Gulf Coast Beach Event. Surfing experiencot required. Full day commitment 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Water and lunch provided! Wear swimsuit, sandals. Bring a towel. Follow the link http://tinyurl.com/y97xxqfm or go to the surfers for autism website to volunteer. Surf ’s up. >> On Campus: The Eagle Family Weekend Planning Committee needs your help Oct. 27 to 29. Welcome families at check in or help
ensure events run smoothly. Even if you can only spare an hour, that is extremely helpful! Contact Tabitha Dawes at 239-590-7744 or tdawes@fgcu.edu. >> PACE Center for Girls provides girls and young women an opportunity for a better future through education, counseling, training and advocacy. Upcoming events: Oct. 27, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Shopping at PACE. Nov. 3, 4 p.m.– 10 p.m., Tides of Change Yacht Party. For info, contact Carol.Wonderly@pacecenter.org or 239-425-2366, ext 2316. >> The stately Burroughs Home and Gardens is hosting the Gatsy Brunch to raise money for FGCU students who have overcome major life obstacles. 4-5 Hospitality students are needed on Oct. 28, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. . Please email gatsbygalaSWFL@gmail.com to sign up.
The world in brief China’s leader will reveal leadership team
Undocumented teen allowed to have abortion An undocumented teen housed in a government-funded shelter after being apprehended near the Mexico border requested an abortion when she found out she was 15 weeks pregnant. Because of new regulations put in place by the Trump administration, the teen was denied access to clinical care.
This week, Chinese president, Xi JinPing, will reveal the seven newly appointed members of the Politburo Standing Committee, a group of the seven most powerful politicians in China. In the past, Chinese leaders have appointed one or two potential heirs to this committee.
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US withdraws aid for Myanmar
The U.S. has withdrawn military assistance in Myanmar after what the United Nations cites as an ethnic cleaning in Myanmar against the Rohingya people, a Muslim minority in the Rakhine state. Myanmar says international nations are siding with the Rohingya people.
British diver survives shark attack A British diver swam 4.5 miles to safety after losing sight of his boat and being followed by a tiger shark, off Australia’s west coast. John Craig, 34, is an experienced diver who went spear-fishing, when a shark appeared and followed him for 15 minutes.
Trump readies opioid plan Some worry it won’t be enough
By Carla K. Johnson and Jill Colvin Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s long-awaited declaration that the opioid epidemic is a national emergency finally arrives this week. But some advocates are worried that it won’t
be enough. They fear it won’t be backed with the money and commitment to make much difference. Trump is expected to make the formal declaration and deliver a major speech on the topic Thursday. That’s more than two months after he first announced that
would be his plan. But some advocates worry the White House actions will be empty talk without a long-term commitment to paying for more addiction treatment. Others complain the president has spent too much time dragging his feet.
AP Photo/ Evan Vucci President Donald Trump waves to reporters after a lunch with Republican senator at the U.S. Capitol Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017, in Washington.
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EN Photo/ Alexandra Figares FGCU’s Eagle Expo hosted approximately 2,000 visitors, and featured guided tours around campus. Information tents like Financial Aid and Scholarships greeted guests, as well as academic presentations.
En Photo/ Alexandra Figares Eagle Expo has been an FGCU tradition since it’s inception, according to Director of Admissions Marc Laviolette. Every fall and spring semester, RSO’s table on and around the librabry lawn for Eagle Expo.
Eagle Expo By Alexandra Figares News Editor @fgcueaglenews School buses and curious parents kicked off the fall semester’s Eagle Expo on Saturday, Oct. 21, as prospective Eagles toured the campus to get a feel for what it’s like to be a student at FGCU. Visitors were able to talk with students, faculty members, advisers and staff who are part of the everyday environment in and around FGCU. Guided tours offered parents and students a glimpse of FGCU life, and students could visit residence halls; participate in admissions, financial aid and student affairs
sessions; and attend academic presentations and resource fairs. “We’ve always had a pretty good turn out over the years, and we put on a pretty good show,” Director of Admissions Marc Laviolette said. “Parents, students and other colleges that come to take a look at how we do things give us rave reviews, so it’s a pretty good event. Tents like those hosted by the Center for Academic Achievement and the Office of Housing & Residence Life provided parents and students with flyers, swag and information about the FGCU community, which has won a number 10 ranking on Niche.com’s best dorms in America.
According to Tami Tassler, prospective students of all ages come from different high schools, and some come from programs like Grace Place and Champions for Learning. Eagle Expo’s open house featured ways that students could get admitted, how to get ready for college, financial aid and the different majors FGCU has to offer. Along with free swag, students had the chance to win a $1,500 semester tuition waiver while enjoying free popcorn on the library lawn. According to FGCU’s official website, Eagle Expos are held every year on the third Saturdays of
October and February. According to Laviolette, Eagle Expo has been a part of the school since its inception, and has grown significantly over the years. For example, organizers expected about 60 people -including students, parents and volunteers – to participate in 2014. This year, approximately 2,000 attended. According to Tassler, the Fall Expo generally has lower attendance than the Spring Expo. In the spring, high school seniors are making their final college decisions and come to FGCU one more time to feel it out. The library lawn hosted about 20 RSOs and sports
teams, like the Catholic Student Organization, Creative Writing Club, FGCU Cheerleaders and the school’s hockey team. Student leaders said the Expo helped them recruit potential members and get the word out about their organizations, like Delight, a new RSO that acts as a “women’s community that grows together, serves together, learns together and does life together while chasing the heart of God.” According to Art major Kaitlin Connor, Eagle Expo will help Delight grow. “We just started this semester, the fall semester, so it’s really good just to help us table,” Art major Kaitlin Connor said. “We’ve never really tabled before,
so it’s getting our names out there.” Accounting major Kristoff Malcom from FGCU’s hockey team tabled along with Business major Coby Toy and Finance major Alex Gunderman. Malcom believes Eagle Expo helps to network, aiding in recruiting members of the hockey team. “It helps the freshman get a clue on how to become a part of the team, and people find out about us,” Toy said. “People don’t even know there’s a hockey team here, so it kind of attracts new faces and curiosity.”
WWW.EAGLENEWS.ORG Continued from Dear World As students told their stories, Lutgert College of Business Academic Advisor Crystal Coleman told her story about beating the odds of becoming a teen mom. “I had my teachers, my coaches and neighbors say
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25 EAGLE NEWS NEWS A5 to me face ‘you have wasted your life, you will amount to nothing now’”, Coleman said. Coleman said she was determined to not be another statistic, and she received a bachelor’s degree and went on to get a master’s degree. “Deep down I decided
early on that I’d show my small town, and my family, and myself that being a young mother would not break me,” Coleman said. “I would survive, I would flourish, he would flourish and I would raise an amazing man.” Coleman is preparing to watch her son graduate
from college. The concept of Dear World started when the founder Robert graduated as a journalist from New York and went to New Orleans, Louisiana to bring “magic back to the city” after hurricane Katrina ravaged the city. He asked the people
of New Orleans to write lover letters to the city on their skin. People generally wrote messages like, “You will survive” and “Go Saints” as comforting messages. A turning point in Dear World was when a man asked if he could do something different for his
message. He walked back with the words “cancer free” across his chest, which was a stepping stone for the world-wide project. Since it’s humble beginnings, Dear World has captured stories from Europe to villages in Nepal.
EN Photo / Bailey Easterberg Four FGCU students and one faculty member braved the crowed, and revealed some personal stories at FGCU’s innaguaral Dear World event. Dear World is a global project focused around sharing personal stories to bring people and communites together.
National conference on undergraduate studies By Caylee Weintraub Assistant News Editor @fgcueaglenews Every April since 1987, thousands of undergraduate students have travelled to universities across the nation to participate in the National Conference on Undergraduate Research. This year, FGCU senior Cameron Letch was among those thousands as he headed to the University of Memphis to present his year long research project on rural and urban business growth in Florida. “The experience was incredibly worthwhile, and it was a lot of fun to see what research everyone else was working on, both
within my discipline and in many others,” Letch said in an email. Letch, an Economics and Finance major, has been examining the effectiveness of the Qualified Targeted Industry Tax Refund (QTI) on increasing the number of jobs available to Florida residents. QTI is a government-funded incentive that offers a tax break to corporations that increase the number of high wage jobs in an area. “The inspiration behind studying business growth in the state of Florida came from my public economics course,” Letch said. “Knowing that I wanted to conduct economic research and curious to see if Florida had any such
policies, I began to look and found that we have had one to attract high wage, high growth industries for some time.” The ideal outcome of a program like QTI is that larger corporations will bring with them higher paying jobs, thereby stimulating the economy of the state and opening up doors for the unemployed. However, Letch’s research suggests the reality of QTI is quite different. “As of now, [QTI] does not appear to be very effective in Florida, but we have to run more robust regressions to come to a more definitive answer,” Letch said. Letch, in cooperation with his faculty advisor
Dr. Kaitlyn Harger, has been determining the effectiveness of QTI using a database of Florida businesses that contains information on the jobs created by those companies as well as data on the tax breaks those businesses receive. “What we’re trying to look at is whether this tax credit actually attracts new businesses or does it just benefit the ones that are already here…or whether it brings anyone to the state at all,” Harger, Assistant Professor of Economics, said in an interview. “But what we’re also looking at is whether we are seeing a lot of job growth created. No one’s been able to study this yet…in this way.”
According to a report performed by Forbes in 2016, Florida is predicted to be second in the nation for job growth. The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity released reports earlier this year with results showing that jobless rates in Lee and Collier county have fallen to 4%. QTI, however, may not have played a part in this positive trend. “A lot of research has shown that the job growth from QTI has not been particularly effective in reaching low income communities,” Harger said. “…and the jobs didn’t go to the people who lived there.” So, what do these results suggest for Florida? Harger
and Letch believe that, pending final results of the research, some reform may be in order. “It might be better to give the money to businesses that are already here,” Harger said. “Or give the money back to the taxpayer.” Letch hopes the results of his research will affect change at the governmental level. “What’s really interesting about this incentive program, and state incentive programs in general, is that states often choose not to study whether or not [incentive programs] are effective,” Letch said. “Who knows, maybe the results will lead to some policy reform.”
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Eagle News writes this beat from the official UPD weekly summary Bucket Head On Oct. 18, UPD responded to a call about a suspicious male. The caller described the person as a “white male with a bucket on his head and a feather.” UPD canvased the area and found no one matching that description. Public Intoxication A complainant called UPD on Oct. 18 and stated that there were two highly intoxicated individuals urinating in public by
Garage 3. The complainant described one of the individuals as shirtless and covered in tattoos and the other individual as wearing all white. An officer investigated and found a male in the passenger seat of a car parked in a handicapped spot. The vehicle’s driver was issued a citation. Sticky situation On Oct. 21, UPD completed a requested search of a residence
in Osprey Hall in South Village. UPD found 2.6 grams of marijuana in a clear plastic bag, one marijuana cigar and one gold colored grinder. All items were turned over and placed into police property. Late night brawl A complainant called UPD on Oct. 22 to report two females arguing and pushing each other outside the entrance to Westlake Village. One of the females involved was trying to
get her intoxicated friend home. The intoxicated female was taken home where the other female stayed with her. Rendezvous On Oct. 15, someone advised UPD that the door to the Aquatics Center was open. When UPD arrived, the officer found a cell phone, a student ID and a pair of shoes. UPD then interviewed the student associated with the ID who led UPD to another
source, who led UPD to two more sources. All the sources said they were in the Aquatics Center that night, most of the sources said they were intoxicated, while one insisted she was sober. Two of the sources said their rendezvous to the pool were nearly a weekly occurrence and that this was the sixth time they had entered the facility without permission. They also said they brought girls to the facility to impress them. They were all reported to
the dean of students. Running out of gas On Oct. 16, the Lee County Sherriff’s Office advised UPD of a student that needed help pushing their car out of the road. The car had run out of gas. UPD waited with the student until the student found someone to bring them gas.
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Medical marijuana in SWFL Some Florida Governments aren’t respecting newly passed Amendment By Krista Prince Staff Writer @Kristaprince_ On Nov. 8, 2016, after failing two years prior, the Florida Medical Marijuana Legalization Initiative passed, legalizing medical marijuana for individuals with debilitating diseases in Florida. In fact, the amendment passed with 71 percent of the population voting yes. Only 60 percent of the vote was needed in order for the law to pass, meaning an overwhelming majority of citizens voted in favor of medical marijuana. Only one short month after the vote, Estero made its first move to prevent medical marijuana distribution. The Village Council passed a one-year ordinance that called for the temporary ban of cannabis dispensaries, according to the Naples Daily News. Now that the year-long ban is almost up, The Village Planning and Zoning Board is expected to review another ordinance that would ban the dispensing or cultivating of medical marijuana in Estero, according to the Naples Daily News. The argument in favor of the ordinance is based on an “optimal ratio” created by the Marijuana Policy Group which states that one cannabis dispensary per 67,222 residents is preferred for cities and counties in Florida. According to the supporting argument, because Estero has less than the allotted number of residents, there is no need for a dispensary. It seems to me like Estero is grappling for ways to reverse the amendment that passed, despite an overwhelming majority of support across the entire state. This could be due to the fact
that the entire Village Council is a group of baby boomers that no doubt has a conservative mind set. Although FGCU is located right outside the boundaries of Estero, the passing of this ordinance will further prolong easy access to any possible medical marijuana dispensaries that could be built in the area. But would this really affect life on campus in terms of marijuana? Probably not. With FGCU being such a small school with a strict drug-free environment, compared to many bigger schools like Florida State University or University of Florida, nothing is likely to change. According to the FGCU policy manual, the campus is committed to providing a campus environment free from the abuse, illegal use and possession of controlled substances. In January through August alone, there were 87 different instances of marijuana or paraphernalia related issues on campus, according to the FGCU Police Department crime logs. The passing of Amendment 2 by no means legalized the recreational use of marijuana in Florida, and it seems as though there is a long road ahead before steps like that are even taken. But it would be logical to think that with the legalization of medical marijuana across the state, cities and towns would follow the wishes of their constituents, allowing access to the substance. A statewide amendment that was passed is being undermined by local governments in order to gain control and keep strides toward a more open-minded community off limits.
By Shane Broadstone Staff Writer @shanebroadstone When it comes to government, it is easy for people to become cynical. Many feel as if their representatives only represent themselves or varying special interests. They become even more cynical when the actions of elected officials directly show that their vote means absolutely nothing. This is exactly what happened after Florida voted to support medical marijuana dispensaries in the state. Attempts to legalize marijuana for medicinal use had failed previously, and most state lawmakers had long resisted legalization efforts. But now, after numerous studies have shown the benefits of medical marijuana, Floridians are saying that if the substance could provide pain relief to ill people, then why not allow it to help those in their state? When the medical marijuana amendment was on the ballot last November, an overwhelming majority — 71 percent — of Floridians cast its ballots in support. Those voters understood that the medicinal use of marijuana would be a viable source of pain relief for people who suffer from various diseases. Voters may have agreed, but that hasn’t stopped local, county or state governmental officials from attempting to block the amendment’s progress. Several municipalities in Florida, including the Village of Estero, have banned, or are planning to ban, dispensaries distributing
People in need of medical marijuana are facing many obstacles to have access to it.
medical marijuana. Attempts to address restrictions on where medical marijuana could be sold were already being made before the amendment even passed, showing that officials in places like Estero and Bonita Springs were not going to accept the voters’ decision from the very beginning. These public officials have been coming up with various excuses as to why dispensaries of medical marijuana should not be in their jurisdictions, but the bottom line is that your vote last November did not matter to them. Some of the excuses are pitiful. Cities such as Boca Raton, for example, argue that patients can just travel
to a nearby city to procure their medicinal marijuana, so there is no reason for their city to provide the same luxury in terms of dispensaries. Estero’s excuse is very similar. They argue that their city simply is not large enough to warrant dispensaries, so residents in need should just travel to a nearby place where it is available. Yes, jurisdictions that allow medical marijuana in Florida may be nearby, but why should patients in need of pain relief be asked to travel unnecessarily when it could be approved within their own respective city? Lawmakers should be setting the path for a statewide market of medical marijuana to be established
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as voters had wished. Instead, lawmakers across the board are proposing legislation that would severely limit its growth and access. It is time for elected officials to recognize the benefits of medical marijuana and enact a policy that represents the interest of their constituents. Politicians need to respect the votes of the people when it comes to issues such as the medical marijuana amendment, even if it goes against their personal beliefs. The approach that has been taken by various Floridian governments is stubborn and only serves to insult the will of the voters.
‘Mary Jane’ is not your friend By Ryan Kraczon Contributing Writer @fgcueaglenews “The Health Effects of Cannabis and Cannabinoids: The Current State of Evidence and Recommendations for Research,” a 400-page report Published in 2017, analyzes more than 10,000 scientific studies on marijuana. According to the report, there is strong evidence that marijuana use has nu-
merous side effects, including respiratory problems, impaired ability to use machinery, low birth weight in babies and schizophrenia or other psychoses. There is also moderate evidence that marijuana use has more mild side effects, such as impaired memory and attention, social anxiety disorder, depression and triggered bipolar episodes in people with Bipolar Personality Disorder. Trying to defend mari-
juana, many potheads feel that there is nothing wrong with its use and often say, “Yeah man, there’s nothing wrong with it at all. Worst case scenario, I‘ll just somehow end up glued to my couch for the weekend, unable to move or get another bag of Cheetos. That’d be okay, though, man. I’d just eat the couch, and it’d probably taste (just) as good. It’s suede, right?” However, E=even if the only two negative effects
were the overwhelming desire to eat anything with a nutrition facts label pasted on the side and love it like it were grandma’s apple pie, and the unavoidable laziness that the act of reaching for the remote on the farthest end of the coffee table makes you sigh aloud — and then you are forced to let gravity drop you back into your seat because you have no energy left to use any of your muscles — shouldn’t it still be considered harmful?
We live in a competitive world, where master’s degrees are becoming the new bachelor’s, and engaging in habits that inhibit you from giving your all in life will ultimately hurt you in the long run. Every edge must be utilized to get ahead, and a lack of motivation can result in significant harmful results, some of which may not be recognized until many years have passed. And let’s not forget about the food. Most people
know that they should eat healthy – it’s practically the mantra of our generation, but under the influence, it’s hard to follow. The most dangerous and obvious of all side effects must be acknowledged. The late, great philosopher Robin Williams warned that the Surgeon General would have to include a warning on the side of all joint boxes were they to be legalized: “This will make your music awesome.
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Don’t ignore your Jiminy Cricket
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Listen to your Jiminy Cricket. You don’t want to end up as a donkey in Pleasure Island.
By Bruno Halpern Opinion Editor @brunowesome “They’re good kids, but stupid,” Sergeant Gary Kuenzi of the FGCU University Police Department said half-amused and half-disconcerted. “It’s like they want to get caught.” Sergeant Kuenzi was referring to FGCU students caught in possession of marijuana. According to Kuenzi, students that smoke marijuana — or variations of it — either completely ignore or don’t seem to realize the rather obvious tracks they leave behind, like the characteristically strong smell that sticks like glue to clothes, the insides of a car, or even to a dorm. Kuenzi once caught a student red-handed rolling a marijuana cigarette in a car, out in the open. Notice: Kuenzi had time to park his flashy police car, walk up to the window and see the act with his own eyes. “This remains in their records -- which are public, of course,” Kuenzi said. “And potential employers will definitely look at those, and when they see ‘arrested for marijuana possession’ in there, the student won’t be hired.” But are students “stupid” or are they trying to say something through
their recklessness? Family is usually the first and main representation of “law and order” people have, and college students may develop a faux sense of independence and autonomy since their families are far away. Some students have an easier time transferring the family with lawful friends, professors, or the clubs. These naturally manifest themselves as the “law and order” in their lives. But some students have a harder time doing this transition. It definitely doesn’t mean this will lead to drug use, but the lack of an “authority figure” -- that establishes a behavioral limit -- can make it easier for a drug addiction to develop. We all want to feel independent and usually we don’t want anyone or anything ruling over us. I think this is especially true in America. But the truth is that, whether we like it or not, we need limits. And if we can’t impose a limit to ourselves, someone else will. If things are lacking in our lives, it’s a natural reaction to find a way to fill that void. A good example of this is how a neglected child might break something in order to call the parents’ attention. Apparently, the same happens with drug users.
And perhaps the “stupidness” Sergeant Kuenzi spotted isn’t recklessness, but actually a subconscious call for attention or help. Let me point out that this might happen with not only marijuana, but with any and all drugs. Even licit ones. But the focus here is illicit drugs, particularly marijuana. Our psychological structure requires limits, both from inside and outside. The word “no” must be a part of a health person’s mental vocabulary in order to set up boundaries establishing clear limits between our wishes and the wishes of others. Venturing to fairy tales, we have an example in Jiminy Cricket. He was assigned to be Pinocchio’s conscience, calling his attention to dangerous situations and helping him distinguish between right and wrong. But Pinocchio doesn’t listen and then gets into trouble. He wasn’t and couldn’t be a “real boy” yet. He was easily distracted by the temptations along the way. Eventually, he ended up in Pleasure Island where he could do anything, but at a price. There, he was destined to transform into a donkey. When he finally understood that he couldn’t indulge to all his impulses and
pleasures, and that every action has a consequence for which you’re responsible for, he was able to become a real boy. And Jiminy Cricket got a golden ribbon for his troubles and was fully realized. We’re very much Pinocchio throughout our lives because we all tend to be a bit stupid. And we need a Jiminy Cricket, an “authority,” who can say “no.” Even when we don’t want to. The police are the physical manifestation of the law. Not perfect, sure, but that’s what it ultimately is. Consequently, many students could be unconsciously urging for someone to guide them in the right direction, far from Pleasure Island. That’s why they leave tracks, or “act stupidly,” as Sergeant Kuenzi said. They want to be found. It’s important to emphasize one more time that this is an subconscious process. In this case, police officers represent the order and boundaries that lack within the student who takes drugs. Because the students can’t establish limits for themselves, they look for it on the outside. Therefore, being caught would be an indirect call for help. And we should take that call very seriously. Because despite being in a positive light nowadays, marijuana is still an addictive drug
that can do serious harm. This isn’t guesswork, by the way. These explanations are based on studies conducted by anthropologists Dr. João Ferreira, PhD in Psychiatry, and Gilberto Velho, PhD in Human Sciences. Both were professors at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (one of the top schools in Brazil). This concept is further supported by studies carried out by psychologist Elizabeth E. Halpern, who has a PhD in Mental Health, and has done research on drug use among Brazilian military personnel. She emphasized that drug addiction is a multi-determined event that can be examined and understood from different angles. Throughout her study, Dr. Halpern focused on the socio-anthropological perspective, considering it as a phenomenon. In other words, various aspects help create a disposition to use substances, not only chemical ones. In one of her articles, Dr. Halpern stated that drug abuse is related to a necessary practice that aims to “consolidate a social bond, a lifestyle, a trace of culture.” Thus, Dr. Halpern considers that substance abuse, in general, occurs not only due to the chemical effects of the drugs but to a broader spectrum of experiences
related to such usage. Doing drugs is a constant experience of pain and pleasure. The user finds freedom while imprisoned in a cage, and the cage will exist as long as the addiction prevails. In other words, the experience of consuming a drug is much more than simply intaking it. What comes before and after that is equally part of the experience. This includes the risk of getting caught, the excitement of not getting caught and the thrill of doing something prohibited. “Patients of mine considered the excitement of finding the drug dealers in Rio de Janeiro’s slums — and the danger this entails — as a large part of their addiction,” Dr. Halpern said. “To them, it was a big adventure, and the drug was the treasure.” Therefore, we will only win the “war on drugs” if a holistic treatment is performed not only on the user, but on society. We must rethink everything in order to succeed. Prohibition is not the way, but full liberation without careful considerations is not the best solution neither. Maybe that way we’ll have a healthier and happier society in the future. And samrter students as well.
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Nursing is not for the faint of heart By Tiffany Herrera Contributing Writer @fgcueaglenews If I had a dollar for every time I heard a nursing student say they have anxiety, I’d be a millionaire. I am sure that most of you have seen particular students with blue scrubs and backpacks with wheels walking around campus. These students are nursing students, but what exactly happens when you are considered a nursing student on your transcript? In the first semester of the nursing program, every single nursing student has to take 15 credit hours. That equates to five classes, two and a half hours long each, and does not include the laboratory hours they have to go to. What if some students couldn’t take 15 credit hours? What if they couldn’t pay for it? What if they had a job? What if they had a family to take care of? In the nursing program, they have no choice but to accept
the schedule and hours that are given to them, and yes, they have to abide by it. One nursing student who is in her first semester had plenty to say about the program: there is so much to do, you are expected to take care of yourself, eat well, exercise, etc. But, how can a student do that when they have 10 chapters to read for one class because a pop quiz may be given, there is a scheduled quiz for pharmacology and everything needs to be studied, and sleeping feels like a waste of time, but the less you sleep, the more stressed the body becomes. There is no time to sit down and clear your mind because you have assignments that need to be completed. Although this may sound a bit exaggerated, maybe there’s something else that makes students feel this way. For example, they have a different grading system; anything below a 78 percent is a failing grade. In addition, certain classes have an
ATI exam at the end of the semester—which is like taking two finals for the same course. These exams basically test a student on everything they should know. If students pass this exam, they either get five or 10 points added to their final exam score. If they fail, they get five or 10 points taken off their final exam, causing multiple students to fail the course. Unfortunately, if a student fails more than one course, he or she is dismissed from the program. Getting below a 78 percent isn’t the only way to fail a course. Nursing students also have clinical rounds. Through clinical rounds, students get a chance to People in need of medical marijuana are facing many obstacles to have access to it. follow a nurse and undergo the real challenges of work- rounds, an automatic fail If it means that they have to ing “in the field.” Clinical from the course can occur go through stress or anxiety, so be it. No one ever rounds may take place any- (excluding a valid excuse). The Nursing program said being a nurse was easy, where apart from Fort Myers, including Naples, Cape may sound scary, but at the and, maybe, that’s what Coral and Arcadia. Are stu- end of the day these nurs- nursing school is prepardents able to choose their ing students are our future ing students for. Prepardesired area for rounds? nurses. They will help save ing them on how to be an No. If a student does not lives, and maybe one day, advocate for patients, to be make it to their clinical we may be under their care. strong, courageous, brave
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Goodwin named Preseason Player of Year
EN Photo /Brad Young Brandon Goodwin on defense in the first round of the NCAA tournament vs Florida State in an 86-60 loss to eliminate the Eagles last season.
By Matt Rothman Assistant Sports Editor @MattRothman3 Looking to get back into the NCAA tournament for a third straight year, the FGCU men’s basketball team was selected to finish atop the ASUN standings, as well as have two preseason All Conference members, Brandon Goodwin and Zack Johnson. Goodwin was also the unanimous Preseason
Player of the Year, as the senior looks to help prove why the Eagles were selected in seven out of the eight top spots in the Preseason Coaches poll. The media also selected the Eagles to finish first with 48 first place votes and finishing 60 points higher than Lipscomb. “It’s nice to be recognized again as the ASUN favorite, and they’re also great honors for Brandon and Zach who have each worked
extremely hard,” FGCU head coach Joe Dooley said in a recent press release. “Our guys realize that we’re the team everyone will be trying to take down, and that’s something we’ll need to be prepared for again. We’ve put together a challenging nonconference schedule which will hopefully prepare us well for the ASUN, and then everything will be decided in March.” Goodwin is coming off a historic season with
Swimmng and Diving moves to 3-0
The Eagles huddle around prior to its match vs Rutgers University.
By Matt Rothman Assistant Sports Editor @MattRothman3 The FGCU swimming and diving team opened up its conference play and picked up wins versus both UNF and Campbell. In the three-team matchup, FGCU defeated UNF 179-81 and Campbell 159-98. The Eagles were victorious in 11 of the 14 events, including the opening relay to help FGCU move to 3-0 on the
season. LindaShaw picked up the first individual win in the 1000yard freestyle at a time of 10:36.02. Fellow teammate Antonia Baerens finished second just a few seconds behind. FGCU continued its dominance, winning the next four events with wins from Cassidy Fry, Doris Eichhorn, Elizabeth White and Petra Halmai. After dropping one race, Rebecca Moynihan got FGCU back on top
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with the Eagles winning the next four events, including a win in the 100yard free style. This was her first collegiate win. Hannah Wittman then won the 200-yard backstroke for her first win of the season. White went on to win her second event of the day in the 200yard backstroke. Both Elizabeth Zeiger and Gracie Redding continued to pad the lead, winning the 11th and 12th event.
the Eagles, as he finished with a program-best 629 points during the 2016-17 season where FGCU went on to make the NCAA tournament before falling to Florida State. He also averaged the division one program record of points per game by passing former teammate MarcEddy Norelia. The Norcross, Georgia, native took home tons of hardware, as he was the unanimous Newcomer of the Year last season after
transferring from UCF following his sophomore season. He was named ASUN Player of the Week six times, surpassing the previous record of four. On Feb. 20, he was named both ASUN Player of the Week and ASUN Newcomer of the Week for the first time in league history. After helping the Eagles win the ASUN Conference Tournament averaging over 20 points per game, he was named ASUN Tournament MVP
and scored 28 points in the first round versus Florida State. Johnson, who plays in the backcourt with Goodwin, is entering his junior year with FGCU after a fantastic sophomore season in which he was named ASUN Player of the Week twice, as well as finishing second on the team in points just under 12 a game.
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Womens soccer ears share of regular season title with win vs UNF
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Varin Ness (middle) is accompiened by her teamates, as she is honored on senior night proir to the game vs UNF. By Matt Rothman Assistant Sports Editor @mattrothman3 After suffering from a heartbreaking loss to FIU in the final minute of overtime, the Eagles were back in action on Saturday and played to a 1-1 draw against Stetson. The lone goal came from Shak Adams. FGCU is still in the running to win the ASUN regular season
championship with a draw. They still remain three points behind the Hatters, having played one fewer game. If both teams were to win out, the third tiebreaker would be a goal differential to decide who earns the top spot in the ASUN Tournament. “We came here to get three points, so we’re a little disappointed, but it’s a good point to get on the road with so many things against us,”
FGCU head coach Jesse Cormier said. “We tried to be more proactive and build and construct scoring chances, but we weren’t completely able to do that tonight. But, we live to play another day with the regular-season title still within our grasp.” The Eagles jumped out to an early 1-0 lead in the seventh minute, as Adams scored his fifth of the season from a set piece off a corner. Dennis Zapata
nearly doubled the lead minutes after, but his shot went wide. Late in the first half with the Eagles still up 1-0, goaltender Connor Gavigan was called for a foul inside the box after taking down a Hatter in the box. On the penalty shot, Deniz Dogan converted his sixth of the season to even the game at one. This was the first goal the Eagles have allowed in conference, and FGCU
finished the half being outshot 8-4 with Gavigan having to make four saves. In the second half, the best chance for the Eagles came from Kareem Riley on a free kick right outside the box, but his bending shot just barely missed as the ball went high. The two teams remained tied heading into overtime. Neither team was able to generate much in overtime, with Stetson taking six shots with three
on goal, none of which were able to beat Gavigan. The two teams finished 110 minutes tied at one. Up next, FGCU will travel to USC Upstate to face the Spartans on Saturday, Oct. 21, at 7 p.m. USC Upstate has yet to win a conference game and sits in last place in the ASUN standings.
>> Continued Goodwin Player of the Year As a freshman, he was most notably remembered for his block in the ASUN finals versus Stetson to clinch a spot in the 2015 NCAA Tournament, and was named to both the Atlantic Sun All-Freshman Team as well as ASUN AllTournament Team after scoring a program record
Melissa Weck Sophomore 5 feet 4 inches Goalie
387 points in his freshman season. Johnson, who was utilized a redshirt season in 2014-15 due to medical reasons, has bounced back to become one of the most reliable layers for the Eagles late in games along with Goodwin. FGCU will open its season on Nov. 11 versus Il-
linois State at Alico Arena, as the Eagles welcome in four freshmen, as well as the addition of Ricky Doyle, who is expected to start after sitting out last year after transferring from Michigan.
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Melissa Weck made three saves in the match against UNF to secure her eighth shutout of the season and the team’s 10th. Now, Weck has 12 wins under her belt, putting her on track to beat her record of 14 last season. The sophomore has had nine goals against her, with a GA average of 0.58. The goalie has also totaled 50 saves so far this season, earning a save percentage of 0.847. Having a dominant season thus far, Weck has started all 16 games, totaling 1,398 minutes, leading the team in total minutes. As a freshman last season, Weck was named to the ASUN’s All-Freshman Team and earned the ASUN Defensive Player of the Week honor after tallying 11 saves against Alabama.
AP Photo / David Crane Finishing touches are put on to the World Series logo on the field at Dodgers Stadium before media day on Monday Oct. 23
By Brandon Liguori Staff Writer @_brandon_136 On Saturday night, the Houston Astros blanked the New York Yankees in game seven of the ALCS, 4-0. The Dodgers, on the other hand, have been idle ever since they easily sent the Cubs home with an 11-1 blowout Thursday night. These two teams are now set to meet in the World Series. Game one begins Tuesday, Oct. 24, with first pitch set for 8:09 p.m. Game two will be the
following night, Oct. 25, with first pitch scheduled for the same time. Former Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander will step on the mound for Houston, followed by LA’s lefty Rich Hill. These two teams are now set to meet in the World Series. Game one begins Tuesday, Oct. 24, with first pitch set for 8:09 p.m. Both of the teams’ aces will square off, as Dallas Keuchel takes the ball for Houston, whereas Clayton Kershaw gets the ball for L.A.
Houston is returning to the Fall Classic for the first time since 2005, where they were swept 4-0 by the Chicago White Sox. For the Dodgers, they have not been able to experience a World Series berth since 1988. Owning the best record in baseball, they are led by the powers of first baseman Cody Bellinger and third baseman Justin Turner. “I love our personality,” Astros manager A.J. Hinch said. “To win 100 games with this group is pretty special.”
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FGCU Volleyball welcomes volunteer assistant Jim Cesare to bench By Brandon Liguori Staff Writer @_brandon_136 They call him Slim-Jim, Jimmy, or even Jimbo; if you have ever attended an FGCU volleyball game, you may see a blonde-haired young man on the court during warm-ups with the team. Who exactly is he and what is his role with the team? Jim Cesare is a freshman at Florida Gulf Coast University who has an extreme passion for volleyball. Cesare grew up playing high school and travel volleyball for Niskayuna High School, located in Albany, New York. Over the summer, Jim emailed Coach Matt Botsford and asked if there was any possible way he could assist the team. Beginning in August, he began going to the practices and helped the team run drills, making the practice run smoothly and efficiently. Throughout the season, Jim also has another prominent role. While on the bench, he records
passing statistics for both FGCU and the opposition. This gives the coaching staff in-game information on the passing strengths and weaknesses of both squads. “Jim is always there to help us out when we’re short on people for drills,” Maggie Rick said. “He’s a great guy that can always put smiles on our faces when he walks into practice and matches.” The knowledgeable volunteer sees a lot of hope in this year’s team. Having gone to every home game and sitting in on practices, Cesare knows the strengths and weaknesses of the fairly young team. “Right now, we are in a great position in the conference standings at the moment, and we have high expectations as a program,” Jim Cesare said. “Working with the girls this season has been beneficial for my game and volleyball experience. It’s pretty surreal to be up close and personal with real Division I athletes and coaches, and I look forward to the future with the team.” In the process of
FGCU Volunteer assitant , Jim, sits on the bench with the team during a time out with Coach Botsford adrressing the team. completing his first semester as a college student, Jim is already
ahead of the game. Cesare is also earning volunteer service hours
for his interaction and participation with the team and he wouldn’t have it any
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Mens soccer falls 2-1 vs USC Upstate
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Dylan Sacramento dribbles his way though the defense in a game vs #24 Omha on October 3rd in a 3-2 Eagles win. By Matt Rothman Assistant Sports Editor @MattRothman3 The Eagles’ chance at hosting the tournament came to a close Saturday after FGCU lost its first conference regular season game to the winless USC Upstate Spartans. The Eagles needed just a win or tie in its final two games to claim the regular season championship, but they will now need a win on Saturday just to secure the No. 2 seed.
The lone goal from FGCU came from Dennis Zapata in the 26th minute, but ended up conceding two goals in the first half to lose 2-1. “The better team won tonight,” FGCU head coach Jesse Cormier said. “We didn’t give enough tonight, and we paid for it. We only have ourselves to blame.” After a relatively slow start to the game for FGCU, they were able to generate four of its 10 shot attempts in the first 20 minutes, but
could not score. On FGCU’s seventh shot, they were finally able to beat CJ Cluck for the opening goal of the match. For Zapata, it was his third, with an assist coming from Dylan Sacramento. The Spartans answered a little over two minutes later with an equalizing goal from Calon Minors to tie the game at one. It seemed the two teams would go into the break even, but with five seconds left in the half, USC Upstate
Hamilton Gmah scored his first goal of the season after Connor Gavigan made the initial save from Daniel Perry. In the second half, most of the pressure belonged to the Spartans until the Eagles were finally able to gain a corner kick in the 58th minute. Less than 10 minutes later, Gavigan was taken out for Jared Brown, who played a little less than the final third of the match in goal. The best chance came
off a corner with under 15 minutes to go, but Tom Denat’s shot went high, and FGCU struggled to get the tying goal, falling 2-1. “We have to be willing to change in order to be successful, not only in the upcoming ASUN Tournament but hopefully (in) the NCAA Tournament,” Cormier said. “We are certainly more than capable of doing that, but we have to raise our level of competitiveness – we need to win 50-50 balls,
transition forward and backward and get more dynamic in our attack. We, as a team, need to demand a level of excellence that we don’t have right now.” FGCU will head home for its final match on senior night with a large number of players, including Albert Ruiz, who will be honored. prior to the game at 7 p.m in hopes to atleast have one home game in the conference tournament.
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Volleyball wins eighth straight
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Eagles starting lineup prepare for the national anthem, as they look to win its eight straight game in a mtachup vs in-state rival Stetson. By Brandon Liguori Staff Writer @_brandon_136 On Saturday night, the FGCU volleyball team defeated the Stetson Hatters, 25-20, 25-14, 2519. The victory extends the Eagles’ winning streak to an impressive eight games. The ASUN standings have Jacksonville and Kennesaw
State still at the top with FGCU. The Hatters (3-17, 2-6) grabbed three of the first four points in the opening set. The Eagles (17-6, 7-1) went on a couple of runs late in the set, in large credit to Amanda Carroll, who finished with 17 kills on the night, and freshman Snowy Burnam, who had an outstanding night with
12 kills herself. With FGCU leading 21-20, the Eagles closed out the first set with a 4-0 scoring run, thanks to kills from Burnam and freshman Cortney VanLiew. Stetson scored the first point in the second set, but FGCU raced out to a 6-1 lead, producing six consecutive points. The Eagles continued their offense in the set. Maggie
Women’s golf finishes fourth By Matt Rothman Assistant Sports Editor @MattRothman3 Playing in the 40th annual Pat Bradley Invitational, the Eagles finished in fifth place in Miami. Despite not winning the tournament, FGCU finished the opening day with a score of 290, which tied the best score for the first two rounds and finished +31 after 52 holes. The Eagles narrowly
missed fourth place, as USF finished a stroke ahead and were only behind by two from the host, FIU. Southern Miss finished first with Jacksonville well behind them in second place. “Today was a long round and a true test of golf,” head coach Sarah Trew said. “We got to experience both ends of the spectrum with tying the lowest round in program history and also having a disappointing
finish.” Kate Williamson finished in 16th place overall at +7 to lead the Eagles, including three birdies in both the front and back with nine in round two. Alisa Clark’s second-round score of 69 was a tie for the fourth best performance in FGCU history and finished two strokes back of the FGCU record of 67 from Brittany Bertilson
Rick finished the night with 44 total assists, and redshirt-freshman Ciara DeBell finished with seven kills. The Eagles finished the set on a 4-0 run and took a commanding 2-0 lead in sets heading into break time. Carroll, DeBell, Burnam and Daniele Serrano all produced kills to open the final set.
Tied at 10, FGCU was able to break the game open using a crucial 4-0 run, with two kills coming from DeBell. Trailing 2316, the Hatters were able to put together three straight points, cutting the deficit to four, 23-19. However, the Eagles made sure to not let Stetson force a fourth set, as Burnam and Carroll produced kills off assists
from Rick, and the Eagles clinched victory number 17. FGCU will hit the road for its next four games. The pivotal swing begins Friday night in Jacksonville, where the Eagles will take on North Florida, followed by a back-to-back game Saturday night against Jacksonville.
Men’s golf finishes tenth By Matt Rothman Assistant Sports Editor @MattRothman3 After a rough start in round one with the Eagles sitting in last place, FGCU had a better second day with three plays shooting even par to close out the tournament, finishing in 10th place at the Pinetree Invitational. Andrew Potter led the Eagles individually, shooting +3 both days to finish
in a tie for 20th place. He shot a 75 both days for the lowest score of the tournament for the Eagles. Robert Renner and Grant Renegar both finished two back of Potter to finish in a tie for 26th place. Both Doug Smith and James Leadbetter finished +20 and +21 respectively in total. FGCU shot a 615, only two behind Nicholls State for ninth place. Southern Illinois finished the tournament in first
place led behind Peyton Wilhoit, who shot an incredible 66 on day one and backed that up with a 71 on day two. Wisconsin and Kennesaw State finished just one stroke back to settle for a tie in second place. The Eagles will have a short break before they head home to play in Estero at the Old Corkscrew Golf Club on Sunday Oct. 29th and Monday, Oct. 30.
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This week in athletics Volleyball at UNF By Brandon Liguori Staff Writer @_brandon_136 Currently on an eightgame, match-winning streak, the FGCU volleyball team will look to continue its dominance as it travels
to Jacksonville to face UNF Friday, Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. Led by Amanda Carroll (317 kills), Cortney VanLiew (247 kills) and Daniele Serrano (167 kills), the Eagles (16-6, 6-1) have not lost a set since Sept. 30 against Lipscomb.
North Florida (9-15, 1-6) is coming off a sweep against Georgia Southern. The Ospreys are led by Carina Hoff (237 kills), Taryn Griffey (206 kills) and Katarina Raicevic (198 kills). These two teams met
earlier this season with FGCU sweeping North Florida. Next, the Eagles will take on Jacksonville the following night, Oct. 28, at 7 p.m.
Men’s golf host FGCU Classic By Brandon Liguori Staff Writer @_brandon_136 The FGCU men’s golf team will host its annual Homewood/Hilton Garden Airport and FGCU Classic
beginning on Sunday, Oct. 29 and finishing Monday, Oct. 30. This invitational will be played at the Old Corkscrew Golf Club in Estero. The Eagles will be
coming off the Pinetree Intercollegiate hosted by Kennesaw State at the Pinetree Country Club. Last year at this invitational, there were 16 teams that competed, with FGCU finishing
second. The Eagles finished behind Ave Maria with 592 points. This will be the last tournament of the semester for the Eagles, with their play resuming in February 2018.
Volleyball at Jacksonville By Brandon Liguori Staff Writer @_brandon_136 Coming off a game against North Florida, the FGCU volleyball team will be right back at it against its second conference opponent, the Jacksonville
Dolphins, Oct. 28 at 6 p.m. The Eagles are led by Amanda Carroll, Cortney VanLiew and Daniele Serrano, making them the team to beat in the ASUN. On the opposing side, Jacksonville (12-8, 6-1) is coming off a four-set win over Stetson. They are led
by Mallory Mattingly (254 kills), Olga Nushtayeva (161 kills) and Amarrah Cooks (158 kills). The two schools met earlier this season, with FGCU taking the game in straight sets. Next, the Eagles will travel to New Jersey to take
on the NJIT Highlanders Friday, Nov. 3 at 7 p.m.
Men’s soccer vs. NJIT By Brandon Liguori Staff Writer @_brandon_136 The FGCU men’s soccer team will host the NJIT Highlanders Saturday, Oct. 28 with kickoff at 7 p.m.
The Eagles will look to end the home schedule on a positive note. FGCU (6-4-2, 3-0-1) is led by Shak Adams (five goals) and Robert Ferrer (four goals). As for their opponent, the Highlanders (8-6-2,
3-1-0) will look to end their road schedule at .500. Led by Mamadou Guirassy (15 goals) and Danny Cordeiro (4 goals), NJIT can possibly clinch a spot in the ASUN Tournament. Last season, the Eagles
were victorious over the Highlanders, 4-1. Next, FGCU will travel to Boca Raton to face off against FAU Oct. 31 at 7 p.m after playing to a 1-1 draw with USF.
Men’s and women’s cross-country at ASUN Championship By Emily Kois Sports Editor @emilykois The FGCU men’s and women’s crosscountry will be competing in the ASUN Championship. This race will take place
in Cartersville, Ga. on Saturday, Oct. 29 beginning at 9 a.m. Last year at the ASUN Championship, the women’s team placed fifth and had a quartet of women to represent FGCU at the NCAA South Regional Championship.
The best finish on the women’s side this year was at the FAU Invitational where they placed fifth. On the men’s side, the team finished third at the ASUN Championship last year and had a programrecord 17th finish at the NCAA South Regional
Championship. This year, the Eagle’s best finish was also at the FAU Invitational where they placed second.
Women’s golf at USF Intercollegiate By Emily Kois Sports Editor @emilykois The FGCU women’s golf team will head to Tampa to take part in the USF
Intercollegiate. The first 36 holes will be on Monday, Oct. 30, and the final round will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 31. The team will be coming off playing in the 40th Annual Pat Bradley
Invitational hosted by FIU. After the first day of the invitational, the Eagles were placed fourth out of 15 teams. This will be the first time the Eagles will be competing in this new
intercollegiate. Next, the team will be competing in the Women’s’ Mid-American Match Play Challenge in Lakewood Ranch, Fla.
Mens soccer at FAU By Brandon Liguori Staff Writer @_brandon_136 The FGCU men’s soccer team will wrap up regular season play in Boca Raton, where they will face off
against FAU Oct. 31 with kickoff at 7 p.m. The Eagles have been led all season by Shak Adams and Robert Ferrer. Combined, they have produced a total of 9 goals. FAU (1-11, 1-5 C-USA) has had a rough season,
having not won a match since Sept. 9. The Owls are currently on an eight game losing skid. The Eagles and Owls have met nine teams, with the series record at 4-4-1. Next, FGCU will begin preparations for
the ASUN Men’s Soccer Championship, beginning Thursday, Nov. 2 and concluding Saturday, Nov. 11.
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Christoffersen (right) at a table for fresh check day.
By Seeka Agama Contributing Writer @fgcueaglenews Whether it be a mild or severe case, we all suffer from anxiety. There are a majority of factors that tie into the classification of anxiety. However, it is typically categorized by feelings of worry, fear or anxiety in such a way that they hinder you from functioning efficiently throughout your daily activities. Not knowing what to expect of your first exam of the semester, how to approach your professor, what to get involved in, which people you will
find surrounding you, or maybe just the campus’s grandiosity in itself can cause anyone to become anxious. In short, a university campus is an abyss of the unknown. You never know who you will see, what kind of people will be approaching you to sign petitions, who will be protesting on a speakerphone, or who will approach you. Consequently, it is important to understand how quickly apprehension can arise. As a result, it is not a surprise that anxiety is the number one mental illness seen onmany college campuses. At FGCU, anxiety is
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by far the most frequently treated mental illness by our therapists and psychologists located in Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). Dennis Christoffersen, one of FGCU’s psychologists, said “I think college students today have so many more simultaneous stressors. There are academic, personal and socioeconomic stressors. Many of our students go to school, as well as work one to three jobs, trying to support their families. Selfcare becomes hard when they are trying manage all of that.” Based on his findings,
it is easy to observe how all of these stressors can play a tremendous role when it comes to mental illness. Like athletes, people tend to toughen up and swallow their pain -- which is not always a bad thing -until it becomes so second nature that they never revisit their pain and assess it. We keep it moving as if someone’s coming in for that tackle, and we have no choice but to dodge them. We don’t give ourselves the time or priority to evaluate the playing field first, which can end up being extremely dangerous. We often neglect ourselves, and once we neglect ourselves, we
slowly create loopholes for anxiety and mental disorders to creep in. Christoffersen mentioned that “a lot of times, students get so accustomed to their routine that if you ask them if they are stressed, they will say ‘I don’t think so.’… This is because they begin to lose recognition of how stressed they are and their priority for self-care diminishes. And it’s kind of like a developing storm for students.” At the end of the day, it boils down to two factors. These factors are how much you value your mental health and how good you are at setting aside personal time to
reflect. People become so engrossed with the plethora of battles going on around them that they disregard the internal battles going on within them. As Christoffersen mentioned previously, it is dangerous to ignore self-care. The more you prioritize to the things around you, the easier it becomes to neglect yourself, and in order for that not to occur, you must become aware, making selfcare one of your biggest priorities. If you are not there for yourself, how do you expect to be there for those around you?
De-Stress Crafts How to unwind from the stress that builds up over the semester
By Deanna Simmons Assistant E&L Editor @lvnarvinam With midterms around the corner, the most important thing to remember is to de-stress. Maybe you just need to get your mind off the current study guide you’re going over or step away from a computer screen. I have some fun projects for you to get your mind calm again. Bike wheel wreaths are really pretty and can be used as a decoration for this holiday season. All you need is some paint, some decorations, a bike wheel that you don’t need anymore and some glue. Decorate how you will and you’ll have something that’ll
look festive this holiday season. Maybe you want to relax a little bit and need a good place to destress. You can actually make yourself a lounge by using a kiddie pool. Get a kiddie pool and inflate it. Once that’s done, take some blankets and pillows and put them in the kiddie pool. Grab yourself a nice, refreshing lemonade and lounge there for a bit. Another fun project to do is galaxy colored block marble that you can use for coasters or to put up on your wall. They have multiple uses and also are a fun thing to get your mind off the stress going on in your life. What you’ll need is 4-inch polished marble hexagon tiles, alcohol inks,
painter’s tape, DecoColor Gold Paint Pen, stickybacked cork contact paper, utility knife or scissors and latex or nitrile disposable gloves. Make sure to wear your gloves because the inks do stain. Tape off a section of the marble coaster that you don’t want painted. Make sure to have all this going on where nothing can get stained. Drip the ink that you have onto the uncovered portion of the tiles, and make sure not to drip too much on them. You only need a few drops of ink. Tip the tile and drain the loose ink onto a paper towel. Once it drains, then you have a swirly galaxy-looking patterns. The last step is to add flecks of gold by using
the gold pen and flicking the pen toward the tile. Once the flecks are on, gently pull the tape off to let the ink absorb into the tile. Stringing flowers are fun to make and have a relaxing, repetitive motion. Something even more fun is stringing those flowers together to make a flower wall. To create the wall, all you have to do is take flowers that you can buy from Walmart and twine or wire. Take the stems off the flowers and the tops of the flowers should have a hole in the bottom. Weave it through and string them up. Something fun to do is make a stress ball, and this one is easy to do and easy to use. An orbeez stress ball is probably the most squishy stress ball ever. What you need is orbeez, water, a large bowl, a funnel, an empty plastic bottle, and a clear balloon. Pour orbeez into a large bowl and fill the bowl with water. Let the bowl of orbeez sit overnight, and in the morning the water should have merged with the orbeez. Use the funnel to fill the bottle with orbeez.
Blow up the balloon to create space, and stretch the balloon over the top of the bottle. After that, poor the orbeez into the balloon and twist, getting rid of extra air and tying it off.
Hopefully, these little crafts help you get your mind off the stress that you might be going through with midterms.
Photo courtesy of Audrey Mobley All the materials you will need to create your own costume.
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Best all-you-can-eat sushi The prime sushi restaurants by FGCU
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By Nicholas Iwaniec Contributing Writer @fgcueaglenews As a college student, it’s not easy to find a sushi place that can fill your stomach and not empty out your checking account at the same time. As a self-proclaimed sushi connoisseur, I decided to do the work for you and discover the best restaurants in the area that will cost you less than $17 dollars for UNLIMITED sushi. Yes, unlimited. Repeat that to yourself, just so you remember.
1. Mary J. Blige - Real Love 2. Aaliyah - Rock the Boat 3. Donell Jones- U Know What’s Up 4. Faith Evans - Can’t Believe 5. Jagged Edge - Lets Get Married 6. Brandi & Monica -The Boy is Mine 7. 112 ft. Notorious B.I.G & Mase- Only You 8. Montel Jordan - Get it on Tonight 9. Shai - If I ever fall in love 10. TLC- Scrubs
1. Brahma Sushi10045 Gulf Center Drive
105, Fort Myers, FL 33913 Brahma is the most obvious choice as they offer an unlimited sushi lunch everyday 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. For $14 (after the 20 percent student discount) you get soup, salad, seaweed salad and, of course, the best for last, unlimited sushi including four specialty rolls, basic rolls and tuna, salmon and crab sashimi. The lava drops and the salmon sashimi are killer. The sushi is very good for the price and you’ll never leave unsatisfied. 2. Ichiyummy Sushi and Hibachi- 3922 Del Prado Blvd, FL 33904 No idea how to pronounce
the name. It might be pronounced “itchy yummy.” Either way, this place is the bees knees. Not only do they have good sushi, but they also have hibachi, chinese and dessert included into the $12.95 price tag. The menu is massive, and if you’re starving, you’ll never run out of things to eat. The quality is surprisingly good here as well. 3. Jingdu Japanese Buffet- 13300 S Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33907 This one is the cheapest of the bunch. Lunch special for adults is $8-$10 based on the day. The options include 20 or more sushi rolls, every option on a Chinese take out menu, hibachi made right
in front of you and dessert options including cake and ice cream. The quality is great for the price. It’s not the freshest sushi of the bunch but it is still really tasty. 4. Ginza Endless Sushi Hibachi- 4429 Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33907 Ginza is my newest discovery of the all-youcan-eat-sushi-and-hibachi criteria. The all-you-caneat lunch special is $13.95. The menu has a huge variety and great quality. It’s basically Brahma but has better quality sushi and way more menu options to choose from. The hibachi is a plus too.
Album Review: Book of Fire by Slyte
Photo courtesy of Sean McCann Jr Book of Fire is Slyte’s third official release of 2017.
By Nicholas Michel E&L Editor @NMichelWrites Following the “Book of Water,” Slyte has released “Book of Fire” and is three installments deep into his Book series. The word fire extends beyond the title and is apparent in Slyte’s passiona turns his percussive flow on and off to add extra flair. He doesn’t hesitate to take a stab at his opponents by claiming to be able to smell their fear in the air. The song begins with a man named Mr. McCann who is bombarded by voices telling him to relax. Slyte later in the song claims to be the last McCann. As “Book of Fire” progresses, the second track “Click” ramps up in
energy but still maintains the dark tone found in “Tragic.” The production is handled by Nish who provides the canvas that Slyte uses to paint a picture in the listeners mind. The song received assistance by Lysergic who counters Slyte’s steady delivery with a high-octane performance that blends together for a perfect backhouse record. One of the two standout tracks is “(Shh)moke Pt. II” which is a lyrical onslaught by Slyte which alludes to the intro of “Tragic” by mentioning the need for therapy and balance. Lines follow each other so quickly that it doesn’t even sound like he is taking time to breathe. The sense of urgency in his voice combined with quick consecutive rhymes really
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highlights his high level of skill. This track is perfectly engineered to be played loudly in car speakers Designed to make any trunk rattle, the production by LordFubu serves as the best musical backdrop on the entire project. The second standout track of Book of Fire is “Loaded” which begins with a skit from the film Love and Basketball. This song has the most captivating chorus which serves as an earworm due to its repetitious nature. Slyte even includes sound clips from a dog that help explain how he views his peers as being all bark and no bite. “Loaded” has mainstream appeal while remaining true to Slyte’s theme of being the traditional rapper’s rapper.
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9924 Gulf Coast Main, Suite 115 Ft. Myers, FL 33913 Salon Phone: 239-415-7703 Hours: Mon - Fri 9am - 9pm Sat 9am - 6pm ▪ Sun 10am- 4 pm Located between Famous Dave’s and JC Penney
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Inspired by the “Book of Five Rings” by Miyamoto Musashi, Slyte has titled three projects after the sections mentioned in the text. The book, which is originally about swordsmanship, also provides insightful life lessons that he applied to the making of this series. The “Book of Fire” section in Musashi’s book discusses how one man defeats ten men with proper technique. It is clear that Slyte believes that if he keeps improving his craft, he will be able to outshine his mainstream counterparts. If Slyte continues this series then we should be sure to expect “Book of Void” and “Book of Wind” to be released soon. Photo courtesy of Sean McCann Jr Book of Water was released July 6 2017
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68 Batted first 69 Police car’s warning 70 Art capable of 71 Persistent, unjustified criticism 73 Commercials 74 Retirement savings vehicle 77 Small piece of land surrounded by water 78 “Hey man, get it?” 79 Poem that could be sung 80 Harsh tasting 82 After-tax amount 83 Fusing apparatus 89 Where “Finding Nemo” takes place 90 Gold watch recipient 92 Blue-dye plants 93 Traveling by horseback 95 Mortgage seeker’s concern 96 Pesky little insect 97 Bewails or bemoans 98 Prisoner-of-war camp 100 Prove to be false 101 Dash of panache 102 Longtime Yugoslav leader 103 Uttar Pradesh city 105 Cemetery sights 111 Garden people were evicted from 112 Time when shadows are the shortest 113 Alberta NHL player 114 Bring back memories of 115 Untidy state 116 Hops dryer 117 Like bar snacks, intentionally 118 Transplant recipient DOWN 1 “___ be quite an honor”
2 “Now I get it!” 3 Verb spoken by Tweety 4 Yearly records 5 Earliest colonists, e.g. 6 Is a poor pourer 7 Real heel of a guy 8 “... ___ a bag of chips” 9 Multiple conductors 10 Tickled the most? 11 Iron-on item 12 Semiprecious gem 13 Migratory “electric” fish 14 NBA rule enforcer 15 Blockbuster 2009 film 16 Formal church doctrine adopted in 325 17 Not under 18 Word with “a soul” 24 Stir from sleep 29 Pearl City locale 31 Up there in years 32 An aquarium fish 33 Thing through Panama 34 Backspace through 35 Drains, as of energy 36 How bar beer may be served 38 Type of boy 39 Person of interest? 40 Female chaperone 43 Dental substitute 44 Noted actress Sophia 46 Burger unit 48 Old gold coin of Europe 51 Like some elephants 53 Instruction to go away 54 New Zealand native 55 “An Enemy of the People” playwright
56 Support for an injured arm 57 Horses with brownish coats 58 Isn’t infallible 60 Brit’s elevator 63 Like the North Pole work crew 64 Apartment provider 65 Debases or dilutes 66 The Oak ___ Boys 67 Sound engineer’s knob 69 Maliciously sarcastic 70 Muslim magistrates 72 Runs at a red light 75 Sticky pine oozing 76 “___ you a good boy” 79 Eye with lust 80 Like “The Flintstones” 81 Grocery store staples 83 ___ spell (relax) 84 Pizza sauce herb 85 Guard on the deck 86 Some blue hues 87 African country independent from Britain since 1960 88 Some college exams 91 Falcons’ claws 94 From the beginning 96 Implied 97 Not too trusting 98 Part of the brain 99 Sandcastle crusher 100 Dudes or buds 104 Words before “step further” 106 ___-Star Game 107 Doc for a pooch 108 Smoking alternative? 109 ___ out an existence (barely exist) 110 “Monkey ___, monkey do”
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