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Bells signify events. They always have. Throughout history, bells have rung for noteworthy occasions like weddings and wars, and for other more practical reasons, like signifying the time. FGCU has one of these bells, but in the age of technology, in which people, quite literally, hold easy access to communication, time, events and weather in the palm of their hands, why is there is a bell at all? For whom does this bell toll? Emma Goldman, an interdisciplinary entrepreneurship major, said she wasn’t sure. “The bell is so obnoxious. It goes off at the most terrible times. I’ll be on the phone, walking, and it interrupts me, and it feels like it goes off for five minutes,” Goldman said. “What does it do? I don’t even know.” However, some students find the bell helpful in keeping track of the time. Allan Martin, an FGCU student, said he thinks the bell should ring more often, to help him keep track of time without having to look at his phone. Caitlyn Pleasants, an accounting major, said she also finds the bell helpful in her day-to-day activities at the university. “I actually think it’s useful because a lot of my classes start exactly at 9 or exactly at 10,” Pleasants said. “So it honestly helps me personally keep track of if it’s the half hour or if it’s the full hour.” On the other hand, some students, like Madison Fluharty, a resort and hospitality major, said the bell has little impact on their university experiences. “Honestly, I didn’t even know there was a bell,” Fluharty said. “I’ve never even heard it.” The bell itself was donated in 2002 as part of a gift from the Sugden family, according to Dr. J Michael Rollo, Vice President of the Division of Student Affairs. Rollo said that the bell’s primary purpose is to tell the time, but that it also signifies the status of higher learning. He said that his alma mater University of Florida, also has a bell situated prominently on campus. While UF’s
Century Tower features 61 bells, FGCU’s clock tower uses a computer system that plays the bell sequence through speakers. During the Fall 2017 semester, there was a time when the tower would play the entirety of FGCU’s fight song, “Where Our Wings Will Take Us” at noon every day for about a month, according to Rollo. Pleasants noted that she likes the idea of promoting school spirit by playing the fight song, words and all, but that the song itself needed to be louder. “I just wish they wouldn’t play the full song at noon, because personally I don’t even hear the lyrics. But for the sake of school spirit, it’s very cool,” she said. So, the bell is mostly there to keep the time, but for some students, like sophomore Ryan Smith, it sets the scene of a true university experience. “I’ve always just liked bells, but growing up I always envisioned the deep tolling of a bell as I walked between classes at a university, but the bell does much more than that,” Smith said. “It’s
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“No man is an island, Entire of itself. Each is a piece of the continent, A part of the main. If a clod be washed away by the sea, Europe is the less. As well as if a promontory were. As well as if a manor of thine own Or of thine friend’s were. Each man’s death diminishes me, For I am involved in mankind. Therefore, send not to know For whom the bell tolls, It tolls for thee.”
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FGCU participates in MLK Day events ‘White Racism’ makes national headlines
By Alexandra Figares News Editor @fgcueaglenews
EN Photo / Sean Porter Students from the FGCU NAACP take part in the march, as well as other events, at the Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Punta Gorda, FL. BySean Porter Contributing Writer @RealSeanPorter Members of the FGCU community, including the FGCU NAACP and University President Michael Martin, celebrated the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King this past weekend by participating in MLK day events around the southwest Florida area.. On Saturday Jan. 13, University President Martin was a guest speaker for a breakfast put on by the historic Blanchard House
Museum of Punta Gorda, and many members of the FGCU NAACP were in attendance. Martin discussed the significance of remembering the work of Martin Luther King jr., while adding that now is the time for action. “The work of Martin Luther King has been profoundly impactful. We should always get together on this date to celebrate the contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King,” Martin said. “But if this is all we ever do, we have failed. We will not regain the momentum toward a just world unless we all
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come together.” President Martin also discussed the White Racism course that is being offered on our campus this semester and was quick to mention the backlash the course has received. “We’ve gotten a great deal of national publicity, but it bothers me that people still don’t understand that’s exactly what universities do. We challenge our students to think critically… and arrive at their own judgement,” added Martin. On Monday Jan. 15,there was a parade in downtown
Fort Myers to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. King, with many of the same students from the FGCU NAACP walking in the parade. Edgar Guido, a sophomore and a member of the NAACP participated in the parade. “It was very happy, and it was pleasant to see everyone uniting together and having a great time,” Guido said. “It was a great time for reflection on a great man.”
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The door to roFGCU made national news on Tuesday, Jan. 9 as campus police guarded Reed Hall following the introduction of the university’s controversial White Racism course. Time, CNN, CBS and USA Today were among some of the national news outlets keeping a close eye on FGCU. No incidents were reported on the day of class. However, the course has caused significant controversy among students since its introduction in early November, and has triggered an outrage from the public on a national level. Assistant professor of sociology and instructor of the class, Ted Thornill, received at least 46 pages of emails with threats, including parents threatening to pull their tuition in addition to insults, one of which, expresses how Thornhill deserves stage 4 cancer,
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according to CNN. Thornhill turned in the threatening messages to university campus police, and requested police officer presence on the day of the class as a precautionary measure, according to USA Today. Despite the backlash and countless threats on social media, Thornill said he will continue to move forward with the course. “The course needs to be taught, and so, that’s what’s going to happen,” he told WINK. “It’s a legitimate course.” The sociology class – offered as a special topics course to all majors – teaches in what is described as the interrogation of the concept of race ideologies and policies that “have operated for hundreds of years to maintain white racial domination over those racialized as non-white.” The class has since filled, with 50 students enrolled in the spring semester. Continue on A2 >>
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Eagle News receives these volunteer opportunities from the FGCU Office of Service Learning every week >> >> The Service-Learning Fair is almost here! Friday, Jan. 19, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., in the Cohen Center Ballroom. Sixty-five agencies will be there for your one-stop shopping for service-learning opportunities on and off-campus. >> On-Campus: The Edison Regional Science and Inventors Fair, Jan. 19 to 20, at Alico Arena. Assist with event set-up on Jan. 19, and/ or mentor judges during the Fair on Saturday, Jan. 20. Find more information on edisonfairs.org. >> It’s the annual Tour De Cape at Cape Harbour, Jan. 19 to 21. Help with the 5k Run and family ride prep. On Sunday volunteers needed for tour check-in, rest stops, and guest services. Please sign up at http://signup.com/go/NjTJGdN >> Join FGCU Student Service Ambassadors Rhianna Greenfield and Maryssa Pallis at the Midwest Food Bank each month this spring. First work days: Jan. 23 and 24. For specific days and more info,
check out the ad on the Service-Learning Facebook page or contact Rhianna at rgreenfield3007@eagle.fgcu.edu >> WGCU’s second annual Twisted Strings Music Festival is almost here. Mark the date: Saturday, Jan. 27. Where? Top Rocker Field at Six Bends Harley Davidson. Opportunities are varied, starting in the morning and running through the evening. Free ticket included! Follow the volunteer link on the website, www.twistedstrings.org. >> Plan ahead for Jan. 27, at the Hands Across the Harbor 5K and half-marathon, in support of the Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center’s education programs. Volunteer positions (6 a.m. – 11 a.m.): registration; raffle table; working run route and water stations. Free tee shirt. Please contact Becky Facer at 941-575-5435 or becky@ checflorida.org.
The world in brief California couple held 13 children captive According to the BBC, 13 siblings were found chained to their beds in Perris, California. The parents of the children are in custody on a 9 million dollar bail each.
Oliver Ivanovic killed outside party headquarters The Serb politician was, according to the BBC, shot four times in the chest and later died in the hospital. The Serbian President believes his death to be the result of terrorism.
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>> Continued from ‘White Racism’ When the course was first introduced in early November, some students pushed for the class
to be renamed. Suggestions like “racism” or “institutional racism” were among the name change proposals. In a poll of about 30 students, 23
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were in favor of FGCU offering the spring course, six disagreed and one was impartial. Of the 23 students who agreed with the course, 10 believed the
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name of the course should be changed. Some students believe the course is necessary because of racial tensions on campus. FGCU has endured moments of racial tension, most notably after two incidents of pictures of a black man hanging from a noose were found on white boards, in addition to multiple racially charged flyers posted around campus like Vanguard America posters. Most recently, an “it’s okay to be white poster” was found on a bulletin board in Griffin Hall. Despite racial tensions, threats and backlash, Thornhill said he is not backing down. Thornhill said he plans on integrating the emails and voicemails he has received as a part of the class, according to The News-Press.
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EN Photo / Javier Moncada The Emergent Technologies Institute is home to FGCU’s Cancer Research Program, a student-run organization that allows undergraduates to conduct high-impact cancer research alonside faculty in a professional lab setting. By Caylee Weintraub Assistant News Editor @fgcueaglenews All it takes is one mistake. A miscoded protein, a faulty enzyme in the cell regulation process or a flaw during cytokinesis can lay the foundation for the uncontrolled cell growth responsible for the second leading cause of death in the United States: cancer. An estimated 600,000 people died from cancer in 2016, according to the National Cancer Institute. Lung and bronchial cancer, breast cancer and stomach cancer continue to be some of the deadliest culprits. Breast cancer is the second-most pervasive cancer in women after lung cancer, affecting 12 percent of all women. The research that could lead to a cure to breast cancer might lie just five minutes away from FGCU’s main campus. The Emergent Technologies Institute on Innovation Lane has a simple exterior, but is proving to be southwest Florida’s best line of defense in the fight to cure breast cancer.
Nicole Mamprejew, president of FGCU’s Cancer Research Program, alongside her team, is making progress one cell at a time. Recent research projects focusing on breast cancer show promising results. “Our most exciting finding has been that [stilbenes] might actually cause our cancer cells to revert back into ‘normal cells’ so my team specifically is gathering data to see if that hypothesis is correct,” Mamprejew said. Mamprejew, alongside faculty leader and researcher Lyndsay Rhodes, hopes to publish those findings on the influence of stilbenes, organic compounds found in plant cells, on breast cancer cells in the next few months. “We have recently had several of our plant compounds show really interesting results, killing cancer cells at low doses,” Rhodes said. “We are currently confirming our findings in multiple cell lines and now turning toward determining the cellular signaling network regulating this response.”
The Cancer Research Program is a studentrun organization that is, according to the Cancer Research Program website, “designed for students, by students.” The program allows undergraduates to conduct high-impact cancer research and to work alongside faculty in a professional lab setting. Just as Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa acts as an epicenter for research, FGCU’s budding cancer research program has the potential to similarly transform the cancer research scene in southwest Florida. In its short lifespan, the Cancer Research Program already has 70 student researchers and six working directly in the lab. “As a scientist and researcher, it is my job to disseminate my knowledge and research,” Mamprejew said in an email. “The Cancer Research Program provides me with a platform to do that, whether it be at the university level, community level or national level.” After graduating in the spring, Mamprejew hopes to attend medical school
and become a surgeon, using her research and knowledge to continue to serve the southwest Florida community. “I am extremely proud of what the organization has accomplished in one year, and it’s all thanks to the people in it,” Mamprejew said. “My team
is an amazing group of likeminded, dedicated and hardworking students.” The Cancer Research Program’s biggest obstacles, like any new organization, are time and money. Mamprejew hopes that as the program becomes more established those constraints will be
lessened and more students will have the opportunity to research. “In the lab, we step out of the linear environment of the classroom,” Mamprejew said. “We are trying to answer questions that don’t have answers yet.”
Police Beat Eagle News writes this beat from the official UPD weekly summary On Jan. 5, UPD found an injured bird on a walkway outside Sugden Hall. The officer attempted to contact someone who could assist with helping the bird, but was later advised the bird had flown away. A complainant requested that UPD check on his friend’s ex-girlfriend on Jan.5. The complainant said that his friend and the friend’s ex-girlfriend had
a big fight and no one had heard from her since noon. The officer contacted the female student who said that she was fine and did not want to speak with the friend or her ex-boyfriend. On Jan. 6, a complainant called and stated that the complainant’s daughter was not a student but had been staying with her boyfriend in Osprey Hall for several days. The
complainant wanted officer assistance in getting the daughter to leave. UPD advised the parents that they were not able to force the daughter to leave as it appeared she wanted to stay on campus of her own free will. On Jan. 7, a student called for a counselor after hours because she was concerned by a friend’s text messages. The counselor
advised the student to call UPD if she thought her friend was in danger of hurting herself. The student said she did not want to call UPD because she thought it might upset her friend. The counselor gave third-party information to UPD and an officer left to conduct a welfare check. The officer went to the friend’s dorm to perform the check, but was unable to make contact
with the subject. However, when the officer went back to the dorm later in the day, the subject seemed to be in good spirits with friends. A complainant called UPD on Jan. 8 to report that a brown car hit a white SUV in front of the Tarpon building in West Lake Village. The complainant said that the car hit the SUV, which was properly parked in
a parking spot, and then left without providing any contact information. UPD contacted both parties. The operator of the brown car said they didn’t know they had hit the white car. There was minor damage to both cars. The two people exchanged information, they were roommates.
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The unfiltered dream of MLK By Bruno Halpern Opinion Editor @brunowesome This past Monday, Jan. 15, was Martin Luther King day, the first the country has celebrated under the not-so-subtle racism of President Trump, and that makes this day and King’s legacy all the more relevant. King was a man whose leadership was fundamental in bringing millions of African Americans and other minorities into the spotlight of representation and discourse, not merely as a silent workforce, but as fully-realized, vocal citizens capable of contributing to the nation’s most important issues. The surname “King” is, by all accounts, fitting considering King’s
larger-than-life presence and importance. He manifested the best adjectives one would choose when describing a noble, wise and powerful king. King also could be compared to a saint, not because he was without sin or flaw, but because when anyone faces a lifetime of frustrations, it’s somewhat expected for them to let impatience and other negative emotions to arise and overtake them. So, in rather saint-like fashion, King’s message didn’t stray from his stance against violence and hatred. If he had failed to do so, it would be forgivable because that’s what normal humans do. We too often succumb to our worst selves when hardships arise. Overcoming those
issues requires the patience, wisdom and perseverance, qualities more often than not found mostly in holy people, like St. Francis and even Jesus. These celebratory things I wrote about King aren’t by any means a novelty. They are said every year. While it’s vital that King be celebrated, that shouldn’t be the focus. He didn’t want to be regarded as some mythological hero. Usually, figures moved by a noble cause, like King, Gandhi and Nelson Mandela, don’t want recognition or prizes. They want their goals of their causes fulfilled in their entirety. That’s why they don’t deter or surrender. And that’s also why they can’t be bought. King had a dream, that much
AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais Martin Luther King III,with his wife Arndrea Waters, and their daughter Yolanda, 9, during their visit to the Martin Luther King Jr., Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, Monday, Jan. 15, 2018. The son of the late U.S. civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr., and his family had earlier participated in an event commemorating the life and legacy of his father.
the whole world knows, but our politicians, and even the mainstream media, seem to filter sections of it to the public. In their narrative, it almost seems like King’s goal is fulfilled. If that were the case, then why does inequality persist? Why is the gap between rich and poor widening? Instead of gushing about King, the media and the government should do their best to materialize the dream he had. A dream we all share. It’s revolting to see Fox News and people like President Trump, Mitch McConnel and Paul Ryan celebrate King. If he were alive, they would demonize him. In fact, back when King was alive, he was persecuted and intimidated by both the media and the government. Not just right-wing, but also the mainstream and leftist media. He was a lone voice in the wilderness, standing up for things that were right. For instance, in 1967 more than 168 newspapers, including the New York Times and the Washington Post, denounced King for vehemently criticizing the war in Vietnam and for calling the United States “the greater purveyor of violence in the world today.” After that, President Johnson immediately terminated his relationship with King. According to the book “Toward Freedom Land: The Long Struggle for Racial Equality in America”, Johnson reportedly said, “What is that goddamned n--- preacher doing to me? We gave him the Civil Rights Act of 1964; we gave him the Voting Rights Act of 1965, we gave him the War on Poverty. What more does he want?” And even to this day, there’s a side of King the whole of society rarely talks about. He was very crit-
ical of America and its government, a proponent of anti-imperialism and was a committed democratic socialist; a political stance personified nowadays by Bernie Sanders. King said, “there must be a better distribution of wealth, and maybe America must move toward democratic socialism.” Republicans and many Democrats would faint hearing that, especially from a beloved figure. King also said that “(...) I am not so opposed to capitalism that I have failed to see its relative merits (...) [but] today capitalism has outlived its usefulness. It has brought about a system that takes necessities from the masses to give luxuries to the classes.” But that part of his legacy, which would make his dream of a more egalitarian society feasible, is practically swept under the rug. These days, it’s easy to get behind King’s message of equality and non-segregation when that has become the norm. In my view, Martin Luther King’s legacy becoming a holiday caused a collateral effect in which people semi-consciously believe that his dream came true. Wake-up call, America, this isn’t the same as Fourth of July where the war is over, England is no longer a threat and the Declaration of Independence is signed. Racism and inequality walk hand-in-hand, and, unfortunately, are on-going, deeply-rooted issues. There’s not an act, or law, or a few decades that will solve them. Thus, let’s move past the superficial, though important congratulatory words. Let’s celebrate King’s legacy in the way he would’ve been proudest of: by relentlessly fighting for what’s right despite overwhelming odds.
Dumpster fire: Trump’s first year in review By Ryan Denson Staff Writer @RD3001 There’s no other way to put it: 2017 was Donald Trump’s no good, terrible, very bad first year. A raging dumpster fire, the Trump Administration’s one-year anniversary was topped off with an explosive tell-all book about disaster and disorganization in the West Wing, confirming Jeb Bush’s prediction: “this is a chaos president.” From fear of Robert Mueller’s expanding probe to questions of Trump’s own mental stability, the White House and its craven enablers have undoubtedly shredded any remaining decency that may have existed in Washington D.C. (that’s a pretty low bar to sink to). As revelations continue to leak, the bar will only go lower. From the minute Trump took the oath of office in Jan.uary 2017 to now, the roller coaster of his presidency has confused, bemused and delighted Americans and indeed the world. His cavalier style of governing coupled with his brazen social outreach via Twitter has alienated and stalled many of his most ambitious plans. Three travel bans have been defeated in the courts –with the current one facing its test in the Supreme Court – the GOP-led Con-
gress has failed to repeal Obamacare and still no wall has been erected on the southern border. What about Trump’s plan to defeat ISIS in 30 days? Well, considering ISIS murdered 20 people in a suicide bombing in Kabul on Jan. 4, it’s fair to say Trump is 52 weeks – and counting – late in coming through on that promise. The grandiose assurance that we Americans would be tired of all the winning has turned into us being tired of all the constant embarrassments. The only thing Trump managed to push through, in the nick of time, was an ill-conceived and deeply hated tax reform plan that generously benefited the wealthiest like himself while shafting middle- and lower-class households. The tax plan, which Trump touted as a major win, was less popular than the tax increases that cost George H.W. Bush his reelection in 1992 and may cost Republicans control of the Senate this year. But don’t take my word for it. Take it from Republican Senator Bob Corker of Tennessee: The White House has become a de facto “adult daycare center.” The revolving door of disappointments and dropouts has been something to almost admire. Some of these people include Michael Flynn, National Security Adviser; Mike Dubke, Communications
Director; Sean Spicer, Press Secretary; Reince Priebus, Chief of Staff; Anthony Scaramucci, Communications Director (served for 10 days); Steve Bannon, Chief Strategist and pro-Trump media guru; Tom Price, Health and Human Services Secretary; Dina Powell, deputy National Security Adviser; and Omarosa Manigault, director of the White House’s Office of Public Liaison. The power brokers who got Trump to where he is are all gone, dust in an Administration marred by an embarrassingly high turnover rate. Those who remain in Trump’s inner circle, like counselor Kellyanne Conway and son-in-law Jared Kushner, have become liabilities for the president, who sought out Gen. John Kelly to clean up his image and distance himself from politically taxing distractions. Needless to say, General Kelly has failed. Trump’s irrational and bloviated behavior has caused even his most trusted administrators to question his ability and mental stability, like Rex Tillerson, Secretary of State, denouncing the president as a “moron.” In Michael Wolff’s explosive expose, “Fire and Fury,” the consensus among senior and junior White House staff is accepted universally: Trump is losing it, and quickly. That would explain the early morning tweets, the bizarre behavior in and out of the Oval Office and the dete-
rioration of decorum the president promised he would uphold once he took the oath of office. Because of Trump’s erratic and self-destructive behavior, Republicans have begun to abandon ship. In the House alone, more than 30 Republicans have announced they will not seek reelection ahead of the November midterms. Many of these Republicans, including Florida’s own Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, live in vulnerable districts won by Clinton or barely won by Trump. The GOP currently holds a 24seat majority. These retirements have made prospects of keeping the House a complete toss-up. In New Jersey, Republican firebrand Chris Christie was replaced by a tax-and-spend liberal while Virginia stayed blue by an almost historic margin. In Alabama, one of the most ruby-red states, a Democrat - for the first time in 25 years - won a Senate seat. As of Jan. 11, Democrats current-
ly hold an unprecedented 17-point lead in generic Congressional preferences, surpassing the polls of 2006 that eventually went on to produce a Democratic tsunami. Even though the economy is stable and healthy, Americans are increasingly turning to Democrats for answers. For once, it’s not the economy. Presidents who oversee a successful economic America tend to stave off embarrassing defeats in the midterms. So why is President Trump on the brink of a historic midterm loss? Because Americans are becoming increasingly aware of what Michael Wolff laid out in his book: he is unstable, is unable to take control of his White House and is completely ignorant of the problems he faces. Trump has the lowest average approval rating for a first-year president since Gallup started keeping track nearly 70 years ago. Americans are finally waking up. 2018 will only be worse.
AP Photo / Manuel Balce Ceneta President Donald Trump speaks at the Conversations with the Women of America at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House complex in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018.
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White Racism: It’s been covered by CNN and Time Magazine, and its professor has recieved criticism and threats from people all across the nation. However, what do students think about the new sociology course, White Racism? Tyren Woods, a sophomore at FGCU, felt the class could be interesting and, if he had the time slot available, he would be in the class now.
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“I’m not surprised people feel offended by this class, but I don’t think it should be getting backlash,” Woods stated. “The course is designed to teach people how racism has shaped America and how there are systems in place that discriminate against minorities,” Woods added, “and being aware of these things can help battle ignorance” Liz Whitt, a freshman, feels very
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strongly about the course. “People shouldn’t have to be taught not to be racist,” she said, “and people shouldn’t have to take a course to see the corrupt world we live in today.” Whitt sees the class as a course with good intentions, and can be very helpful to non-white students. “I just believe some people are set in their ways and beliefs and more harm might come then what
their goal was intended,” Whitt explained. “It might just put more of a divide between people.” Many other students are seeing a possible division created by this class. Sophia Mancuso, a sophomore, had some opposing thoughts on the class. “I do think [the class] brings a lot of attention to the issue,” Mancuso stated, “but I also believe the class separates students by race,
and I thought we should be trying to make everyone equal.” Mancuso also believes that this class is bringing unwarranted tension to our campus, and especially towards white students. “I feel offended by the class. I feel a dig at my culture.”
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Photo courtesy of Linwood Ferguson Maja Ornberg faced off against Rice’s No. 65 Julia O’Loughlin and put up a strong effort but ultimately fell in a tiebreaker before being defeated in the second set, 7-6, 6-4.
By Emily Kois Sports Editor @emilykois Women’s tennis The FGCU women’s tennis team finished playing Monday afternoon after hosting and competing in the FGCU Spring Invite. The Eagles faced off against Rice, Ole Miss and Denver in day one of the invite. The team concluded with singles play against Denver on the third day of the invite. On the first day of play,
Sofia Perez and Bridget Forster highlighted the day with strong doubles performances against Ole Miss. To start the match, Perez and Forster each won their respective singles matches. The pairing then defeated Ole Miss, No. 58 ranked tandem of Anna Vrbenska and Tea Jandric, 6-4. The Eagles dropped a 6-2 decision match as Maja Ornberg and Madison Gallegos tested No. 13 Arianna Hartono and Alexa Bortles of Ole Miss.
Another loss for the Eagles against the No. 22 tandem of Natalie Suk and Sabrina Machalova set the team back and from there was unable to get more points on the board. FGCU then took on Rice and ultimately dropped all three matches. Ornberg faced off against No. 65 Julia O’Loughlin and put up a strong effort but fell in a tiebreaker before being defeated in the second set, 7-6, 6-4. Villar dropped a 6-3, 6-3 decision to Bianca Mok
and Gallegos lost 6-3, 7-6 to Hada Chang. On day two of competition, FGCU earned two doubles wins over Kansas with Julia Ascúa earning the only singles win against No. 15 South Carolina. Ascúa and Julianna Curtis earned the first wins for the Eagles, while Maja Ornberg and Madison Gallegos claimed a 6-4 victory in their match. In the afternoon, Patricia Villar, Ornberg and Sofia Blanno dropped their
respective matches. “This weekend was a great opportunity for the ladies,” head coach Courtney Vernon said. “We are so grateful that these teams came to town and we got to compete all weekend with some of the top-ranked schools in the country. I am excited about these ladies; they’re working very hard, and I saw each of their games improve this weekend. We are looking forward to Wednesday when we start preparing for FAU.”
In the final day of play, the team faced Rice in singles. FGCU earned two victories from Patricia Villar and Madison Gallegos. Gallegos dropped her first set 2-6, before winning the second set 7-5 and the third set quickly 6-3 against Anna Bowtell. Next, the Eagles will head to Baco Raton to face off against FAU Wednesday, January 24. This dual match is set to begin at 11 a.m.
Women’s basketball adds mid-year transfer
EN Photo / Brad Young The FGCU women’s head basketball coach, Karl Smesko, adds Tyra Cox to the roster as a mid-year transfer. Cox joins the Eagles after initially signing with William & Mary.
By Emily Kois Sports Editor @emilykois Women’s basketball The FGCU women’s basketball team has added Tyra Cox, a 5-8 guard from Lake Highland Preparatory School, as a mid-year transfer. “Tyra is an excellent student and a very good athlete,” FGCU head coach Karl Smesko said. “She can shoot the three and does a good job attacking the paint. She fits in very well with our style of play.” The guard initially signed with William &
Mary, but transferred to FGCU after not playing any games while with the Tribe. Cox will have four years of eligibility beginning next season with the Eagles. Cox played five years of varsity basketball with two of those years coming from Lake Highland Prep. She was also named Spectrum Sports Network Orange County Girls Basketball Player of the Year after averaging 16.8 points, 4.9 rebounds, 3.5 steals and 3.1 assists. Also, the 5-foot-8-inch guard was named to the CresCom Bank Invitational All-Tournament team,
where she also won the Sportsmanship Award. Cox becomes the fourth player on this year’s roster that must sit out due to NCAA Division I transfer rules. The guard joins Davion Wingate, Keri Jewett-Giles and Kerstie Phillis. The FGCU women’s basketball team is currently on a seasonhigh seven-game winning streak. The Eagles are currently the No. 1 ranked mid-major team in the country in the CollegeInsider.com and espnW polls.
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Dow leads team to third conference win
EN Photo /Brad Young In the Eagles dominant 33-point win over USC Upstate, the team was led by China Dow, who picked up her second double-double of the season. Dow ended with 22 points and 10 rebounds on the night.
By Matt Rothman Assistant Sports Editor @MattRothman3 Women’s basketball The FGCU women’s basketball team earned its seventh straight win and third straight win in conference play to move to 16-3 3-0 - with a 93-60 victory. For the 12th time this season, the Eagles scored more than 80 points and have yet to trail in
were really even. Upstate is hard to guard and if you don’t use the right technique, they’re going to get open shots and they did hat in the second and third quarter.” Early on, FGCU hit its first trio of three pointers from Taylor Gradinjan, Erica Nelson and China Dow. This opened up an 11-4 lead in the first five minutes. Staring with Dow’s three, the Eagles went on a 10-0 run to open up a double-digit lead in the first quarter. The lead would only continue to grow as FGCU shot a dominating 73.3 from the field in WITH STUDENT ID the first quarter and were led by Dow who scored
conference play this season. For the second straight game, the Eagles had five different scorers in double digits and were led by China Dow who picked up her second double-double of the season with 22 points and 10 rebounds. “We got off to a really fast start,” head coach Karl Smesko said. “We played a great first quarter. It gave us a little cushion. The second and third quarters
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13 in the first quarter. “I just had a lot of energy today,” Dow said “We had a shoot around early, so I had a little more nap time, so that makes a lot of sense. We were just having fun and having a good time with our teammates.” Dow was only getting started as she converted on a three-point play right before Rosemarie Julien followed with a three to increase the lead to 34-12 just 11 minutes into the game. The Spartans were able to come back in the second quarter after 9-0, but Julien was able to end the run with a lay-up. Even with the slow start to the quarter, the Eagles finished the half strong with Nelson hitting her first three as time expired with FCGU ahead 46-26.
Nasrin Ulel opened up the second half with the first five points including a triple and a layup. USC Upstate was able to bring the lead to 15 in the half, but FGCU responded and despite being outscored in the quarter, the Eagles continued with a 66-47 lead. The team would go on to hit three more three pointers during a 12-0 run, and the Eagles once again came just short of 100 points, settling for 93 points for a 33-point win. Next, FGCU will head on the road for the first time in conference play with a matchup against Kennesaw State on Saturday Jan. 20 at 2 p.m.
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Javier Fernandez Junior 5 feet 8 inches Hometown: Ibiza, Spain After Javier Fernandez and Austin Bates fell to UNC-Wilmington’s Michael Copeland and Agustin Savarino 6-3 at No. 3, Fernandez claimed a 6-2, 6-4 match over Josh Hublitz at No. 6. Fernandez’s singles victory put the Eagles back in front 2-1 against the Seahawks. The FGCU men’s tennis team again made history this fall, sending a doubles team into the ITA national doubles rankings for the first time in program history. Fernandez and Mateo Ruiz entered the rankings at No. 57 following the fall campaign. As a sophomore, Fernandez earned Second Team All-Conference honors with a 23-16 record overall and a 5-1 record in ASUN play. The junior was later named to the ASUN AllTournament Team.
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Men’s tennis begins 2018 season 0-2
Photo courtesy of Linwood Ferguson In the 4-3 loss to UNC-Wilmington Sunday afternoon, the duo of Felipe Ramirez (left) and Oliver Landert (right) earned the first doubles match of the day, 7-5.
By Matt Rothman Assistant Sports Editor @MattRothman3 Men’s tennis vs. UNCWilmington In the first match of the season versus UNC Wilmington, the FGCU men’s tennis just narrowly missed out on their first win of the season falling 4-3 to the five-time Colonial champions on Sunday. FGCU had a 3-1 lead after winning the double points and Felipe Escobar and Javier Fernandez’s singles match wins. Unfornunately, the Eagles were unable to grab the final match as FGCU fell to 0-1 on the season. “UNCW played a great match today,” head coach CJ Weber said. “They
played at a high level consistently throughout doubles and singles, and I believe that was the reason they got the win. I absolutely loved the way we played doubles today. That was a huge positive we can take away from the match. UNCW got us today, but I don’t think we’re going to lose too many matches this year when we win the doubles point.” The afternoon started with the duo of Oliver Landert and Felipe Ramirez winning their doubles match 7-5. Javier Fernandez and Austin Bates also won 6-3 for the first points of the day. After the Seahawks took the win at No. 3 singles to even the score at 1,
Fernandez picked up his second win of the day at 6-2, 6-4 to reclaim the lead again for FGCU. Shortly after in his first singles match with the Eagles, Escobar eased to a 6-1, 7-5 win to put the Eagles on the verge of victory. Landert was defeated in straight sets 6-3, 6-3. FGCU needed wins versus two players that combined for 22 wins last season. However, both men dropped the opening set. Despite Ezequiel Cerrini bringing the second set to a tiebreak, neither player could pull of the win in their respective matches. The Eagles then continued play against BYU the following day, hoping to earn their first win.
By Matt Rothman Assistant Sports Editor @MattRothman3 Men’s tennis vs. BYU On the second day of back-to-back matches, the Eagles really struggled as they fell to BYU 6-1, dropping their second consecutive match and moving to 0-2 on the season. The Eagles dropped the doubles point despite the duo of Felipe Escobar and Mateo Ruiz winning their match 7-5. They would also get only one point in the singles with Ruiz picking up the straight set win 6-2, 6-3. “Today was a horrible effort,” said head coach C.J. Weber. “BYU was ready to fight and compete today and we were not. We have a really good team on our
hands, but that doesn’t mean anything unless we are more prepared to fight in all of our matches. We have some very basic lessons that we need to learn very quickly.” For a second straight day, Oliver Landert and Felipe Ramirez dropped their match in doubles leaving it up to Austin Bates and Javier Fernandez to get the doubles point, but they also fell 7-5 in the third doubles pair. Right after, the Eagles prepared for singles, but quickly fell behind 3-0 as Escobar and Bates were beaten quickly. The Cougars then would secure the win after Sean Hill defeated Ramirez 7-5, 6-1. They would still finish
out the matches in progress and Ruiz nearly brought the second set to a tiebreak, but he fell. After Landert secured his win for the Eagles, Fernandez forced a third set, but wasn’t able to come back from down a set, as he fell 1-6, 6-4, 1-6. The extremely tough start to the season will continue when the Eagles head to Tallahassee for a showdown with No. 21 Florida State Seminoles. This match is set for Saturday, Jan. 20 at 10 a.m.
FGCU tennis prepares for 2018 conference season By Matt Rothman Assistant Sports Editor @MattRothman3 With expectations at an all-time high, both the men and women’s tennis teams are projected to finish at the top of the ASUN Conference. The men’s team, who finished last season as the ASUN Championship, were projected to finish first with 43 points; one point ahead
of rival Stetson. They also had a leaguehigh three first place votes with both Stetson and UNF receiving two votes. “Our conference is going to be really tough this year,” head coach CJ Weber said. “We lost some key pieces from our team last year, but I believe we have some incredible additions as well. We have a lot of hard work ahead of us, and we can’t take anything for granted.
Us and Lipscomb playing in the final last year was a testament to the depth of our conference and we’re looking forward to more fun battles this season.” FGCU has competed in four tournaments thus far, as well as playing matchups with UNC Wilmington and BYU earlier this week. “We have a good nonconference schedule that should prepare us well for conference play,” Weber
added. “I’m really excited for what’s ahead this season for our program, and I’m looking forward to seeing our great fans out there to see it all unfold.” For the women’s team, both UNF and FGCU were picked to come in first place in the conference with 44 points, though the Ospreys had one more first place vote than the Eagles. Those two teams were both champions
last year, as FGCU took home the regular season championship with an undefeated conference record. UNF stunned FGCU in Fort Myers in the ASUN Championship to reach the NCAA Tournament. The women have just finished up their fifth tournament of the season on Monday having competed against top schools – FSU, Miami and
Georgia. “These girls cannot wait for the season,” head coach Courtney Vernon said. “These women have been working extremely hard as a team and on their own. This group is committed to the process and it should be a very exciting season ahead.” Both teams have a few months to prepare for the start of conference play later in the spring.
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This week in athletics Men’s basketball vs. Lipscomb By Emily Kois Sports Editor @emilykois The FGCU men’s basketball team will go on the road to face off against Lipscomb in Nashville Thursday, Jan. 18. Tipoff for this game is set for 7:30 p.m. The Eagles will be coming off
its third straight ASUN win over NJIT at home, 68-54. FGCU has been dominating conference play, winning their first two games by double digits. Lipscomb comes into this game with an overall record of 11-7 and a conference record of 1-2. The Bisons one win came over Kennesaw State.
Next, the Eagles will stay on the road and take on Kennesaw State Saturday, Jan. 20 with a 4:30 p.m. tipoff.
Men’s tennis at FSU By Matt Rothman Assistant Sports Editor @MattRothman3 The FGCU men’s tennis will head on the road for a matchup in Tallahassee as the Eagles take on Florida State Friday, Jan. 20 at 10 a.m.
FGCU dropped their opening match of 2018 to UNC Wilmington 4-3 and will look to get back on track. The Seminoles went 18-12 last season and are led by Aziz Douglas as he was a member of the All ACC-Team and had already won three
matches this season. Next, the Eagles will play a day later versus ETSU on Jan. 21 with the match beginning at 10 a.m.
Women’s swim at Miami By Matt Rothman Assistant Sports Editor @MattRothman3 The FGCU swimming and diving team is set to travel to Miami for a meet with the Hurricanes on Saturday, Jan. 20 at 12:00 p.m. Last season, FGCU defeated
their loss coming to the FIU Panthers by nearly 50 points. Following this meet, the Eagles will host FIU seven days later on Jan. 27.
Miami 183-117 in one of the Eagles’ 12 wins last season. The Eagles come into this meet with a 5-2 record on the season and placed first in the inaugural Triple Distance Classic at the FGCU Swim Complex defeating Liberty, St. Louis and Rutgers. Miami is 0-1 this season with
Women’s basketball at Kennesaw State By Emily Kois Sports Editor @emilykois The FGCU women’s basketball team will head on the road to take on Kennesaw State Saturday, Jan. 20 with tipoff at 2 p.m. The Eagles are coming into this game having dominated
their ASUN opponents thus far. With over an 40-point victory, FGCU is leading the way in the conference. Kennesaw comes into this game with an overall record of 4-9 and a conference record of 0-2. The Owls lost its opening two ASUN matchups against Lipscomb and UNF by close margins.
The Owls are led offensively by Kamiyah Street, who averages 16.5 points per game, 4.5 rebounds per game and 2.8 steals per game. Next, the Eagles will stay on the road to take on Lipscomb Monday, Jan. 22. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m.
Men’s basketball at Kennesaw State By Emily Kois Sports Editor @emilykois
The FGCU men’s basketball team will go on the road to take on Kennesaw State Saturday, Jan. 20 with tipoff at 4:30 p.m. The Eagles will be coming off a game against Lipscomb just two
days prior to this matchup. FGCU comes into this game with an ASUN record of 3-0, with all three wins at home. The Eagles are led offensively by Brandon Goodwin, Zach Johnson and Christian Terrell, who all reached 1,000 career points this season. Kennesaw comes into this game with an overall record of 4-14 and an ASUN record
of 0-3. The Owls started off its ASUN play losing to Lipscomb, Jacksonville and UNF. Next, the Eagles will take on UNF in Jacksonville Wednesday, Jan. 24 with a 7 p.m. tipoff.
Men’s tennis vs. ETSU By Matt Rothman Assistant Sports Editor @MattRothman The FGCU men’s tennis team will play be back in action for the second straight day this time up against ETSU. Play is set for Sunday, Jan. 21 at 10 a.m.
ETSU will also be playing for the second straight day, as they are coming off a matchup with FSU. Sergi Fontcuberta went 18-0 in singles last season, as well as only losing three times in doubles. He finished the year at the ITA’s as No. 38 ranked singles
player. Following this showdown, the team will host Georgia Southern on Feb. 3.
Women’s basketball at Lipscomb By Emily Kois Sports Editor @emilykois The FGCU women’s basketball team will remain on the road to take on Lipscomb Monday, Jan. 22 at 7:30 p.m. The Eagles are currently
leading the ASUN conference after dominating its first two ASUN opponents. FGCU will be coming off a game against Lipscomb prior to taking on the Bisons. Lipscomb comes into this game with an overall record of 5-12 and an ASUN record of
1-1. The Bisons started off its ASUN play with a close 64-62 win over Kennesaw State, but lost to Jacksonville 70-48 in their second game. The Bisons are currently led by Riley Northway who has scored in double-figures in seven of her last 11 contests.
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The shopping centers around campus contain restaurants that are ideal for taking your significant other out to dinner.
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It’s never too early to start thinking about your next big date. Whether you plan on making a statement on a Friday night or planning ahead to Valentine’s Day, there’s always that one part of the planning that always ends up being the last thing you think about: the dinner. While you might be a fantastic chef, there’s sure to be a time that you might not want to cook and treat someone to something nice. These date night spots are sure to impress your significant other or potential significant other. Duffy’s Sports Grill has
a great menu. With a large selection of things to eat and a casual atmosphere, it’s the perfect place to go for that first date without the implications of being serious. From hamburgers, bowls, seafood and some of the best comfort meals, this is the place to go. Duffy’s is located on Stonybrooke Golf Boulevard. Marsala’s Pizza is located in the Shoppes of Grande Oaks, right by Publix. The restaurant just recently got a new look and has been heavily improved. The menu boasts its same Italian roots and connections, and the same dedication to serving customers. They have a fantastic menu and very good prices
for a pizza, as well as fantastic entrees and soups. Ford’s Garage is located in Miromar Outlets on Corkscrew Road. The garage-themed restaurant hosts many types of burgers for decent prices. It’s a great place to go when you just want to get a burger and a great first date spot that isn’t too fancy and upscale. They have plenty of options for your burger and you’ll leave happy and full. Naples Flatbread and Wine Bar has an open selection of many things to choose from when it comes to menu options. Located across from Ford’s Garage, the restaurant sees a lot of traffic from people coming in to the outlet
mall. From burgers, small “appeteasers” and their extensive flatbreads, the menu is decently priced but completely worth the money for the experience. Rodizio Grill is a place where you could definitely impress your date and also have something good to eat. The restaurant is located in Coconut Point and has delicious Brazilian cuisine. They have a variety of options, even ranging to gluten free options. They have incredible desserts, including Torta Brigadeiro, which is a chocolate mousse torte made with a blend of four different chocolates and served a-la-mode with bananas and whipped cream.
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DIY: Acai bowls and beyond Smoothie Bowls to make your snacking a little more aesthetically pleasing
By Deanna Simmons E&L Editor @lvnarvinam With the recent opening of Bahia Bowls, I’ve found a new love for açaí bowls. The gently sweet but still healthy treat has me hooked and so I thought, “Hey, maybe there’s more to this recipe.” Turns out, there’s plenty more to see! Of course, some clever recipes are going to make your experience delicious. I’m here to give you some tips and tricks to feed your friends, eat a good dose of fruit, and even impress your followers on Instagram. Here’s three bowls
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that you can make: the classic açaí, strawberries and cream, and tropical mango with pineapple. This recipe for the açaí bowl serves two. So what you’ll need is: two Sambazon açaí smoothie packs, one banana, one cup of your choice of fruit (blueberries, raspberries, quartered strawberries), one cup of coconut water, one-half cup of almond milk, one tablespoon of maca powder and one to three tablespoons of chia seeds. For toppings, you can use one halfcup of granola, one-half of a banana, one-fourth of a cup of your choice of fruit, one-fourth cup of shredded coconut and one tablespoon of raw honey.
Break down the frozen açaí into pieces and place them in the blender. After that, add the other ingredients in this order: banana, your choice of fruit, coconut water and almond milk. Once you’ve done that, blend until smooth. Once you’ve poured it into the bowl of your choosing, add the toppings in this order: granola, banana, your choice of fruit and shredded coconut. You then drizzle with your raw honey and enjoy! The second option is a strawberries and cream bowl. For this one, you’ll need one cup of frozen strawberries, one-half cup of yogurt, one-fourth cup of milk, one tablespoon of maple syrup, one-fourth teaspoon of pure vanilla extract, one-half cup of corn flakes, five sliced strawberries, one-fourth cup of blueberries, two tablespoons of almonds, one tablespoon of pumpkin seeds and one teaspoon of chia seeds. Blend the strawberries, yogurt, maple syrup and vanilla until it’s smooth. Transfer it to a bowl and top with corn flakes, strawberries, blueberries, almonds, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds and yogurt. The last bowl is a mango and pineapple bowl. For this one, you’ll need three-fourths cup of frozen mango, three-fourths of a cup of frozen pineapple, one small banana, one half-cup of coconut water, one-fourth of a
fresh mango, one sliced kiwi, two torn dates and two tablespoons of shredded coconut. To make this bowl, you blend the frozen mango, pineapple, banana and coconut water together until smooth. Once that’s finished, transfer this
Some major ingredients for an acai bowl.
mixture to a bowl and top with your mango, kiwi, dates and shredded coconut. Don’t be afriad to mix and match these recipes. Tag us on Instagram @eaglenews to show us your bowl creations!
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