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Wednesday, September 14, 2016
FGCU remembers 9/11 T
he foundation of our country was shaken 15 years ago after the attacks that occurred on Sept. 11. Here at FGCU, members of Student Government took the time to reflect on the events that occurred during the 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at the Veteran’s Pavilion on Monday, Sept. 12. Wade Henry, Director of Governmental Relations with FGCU Student Government, took on the privilege of organizing the 9/11 Memorial event, which was attended by staff, students, and public officials at 11 a.m. This was his first year organizing the event. “I want to highlight the growth of our country,” Henry said. “As to how we have overcome and how we are moving forward and uniting together as a nation.” The event included black-cloth covered tables spread across the lawn, accented by small arrangements of pink flowers on each table. Occurring in the shadow of a proudly waving American flag, the ceremony began with a Pledge of Allegiance and the singing of our National Anthem, followed by a Spoken Word presentation by student Victoria Clayton and a brief introduction of events by FGCU President Wilson Bradshaw. The program continued to allow anyone in attendance to share their stories from the day, ranging from speakers who were in New York on the day of the attacks to those who shared the way the events affected them from across the country. “I believe the most important thing is to never forget those that paid the price that day,” said Capt. Carmine Marceno, with the Lee County Sheriff’s Department, during his presentation at the event. “The most important thing is to never forget.” Marceno was working as a police officer with the New York Police Department during the time of the attacks and, although he was not on duty, he still recalled, “I immediately knew that we were under attack and that moment changed the world forever.” Among other speakers was Laurie Babcock, Coordinator of Event Planning & Compliance with FGCU Campus Reservations. Babcock had recounted her days during and after the events living near New York City, but was quick to remind us, “Everyone I met had a 9/11 story. Mine is not unique. It’s just mine.” Babcock touched on the very aspect we need to hold close during our times of remembering the events of Sept. 11, 2001. Through shared stories and accounts from that day, and in honoring the lives lost and the many heroic efforts, we all must stand strong and stand together. Just as we stood on that day. Just as we stand together 15 years later, reflecting on the day that changed America. By Travis Brown Staff Writer @teebrowns
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Multimillion dollar renovation plan announced for North Lake By Taylor Crehan News Editor @taylorcrehan North Lake Village, FGCU’s oldest on-campus housing complex, will be renovated for the first time in over 10 years with approval from the Board of Trustees. Director of Housing Brian Fisher presented the plans from FGCU Financing Corporation Board of Directors to enhance NLV, which was last renovated in 2004, during the Tuesday, Sept. 13, BOT meeting. “Our proposal is to take these spaces and to enhance them significantly,” Fisher said. NLV, which currently
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houses 1,956 students, will undergo an approximate $7.7 million renovation, starting in October 2016, once approval is found. New amenities will include a boardwalk that will be built along the waterfront that will connect Building R, the western-most residence hall, to the Campus Recreation Waterfront Facility along with an 8,000-square-foot, one-story dining hall and an event lawn that will be located adjacent to the dining facility. “This is really the main space we’re looking to enhance,” Fisher said. “We’ll have a major event lawn with a large pavilion.” The dining hall will serve pizza, wings and burgers and will include a
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gelato ice cream station. “We’re looking at a lot of comfort food,” Fisher said. “We’re looking for this to be a place that really gives students, faculty and staff a place to come and hang out.” Fisher also anticipates the dining facility to include a “We Proudly Brew,” a smaller version of the Starbucks located in the library. The total cost of the renovations includes $3.5 million allotted for the construction of the dining hall, $3.6 million for the construction of outdoor facilities and another $600,000 in design costs. Studio + Architecture, the same company that completed the renovations on the library lawn in 2014, will design the renovations
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EN Photo / Brad Young Director of Housing Brian Fisher shows members of the FGCU Board of Trustees a prototype of the new dining facility that will be located in North Lake Village. NLV, which opened its doors in 1998, hasn’t been renovated since 2004. The renovations, which will cost about $7.7 million, include a new dining facility, a boardwalk that will stretch along the waterfront connecting Building R to the campus rec area of the beach along with a lawn and pavilion area next to the new dining hall.
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The world in brief Advertisements in London subway station were replaced with cat photos
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A London subway station, Clapham Common Tube, was taken over by cats, from posters on the walls to stickers on the turnstiles. The takeover was part of a crowd-funded campaign to replace all ads with pictures of kittens from two rescue groups, Battersea Dogs & Cats Home and Cats Protection. The campaign started Monday, Sept. 12 and has raised more than $26,000 to make 68 normal ads disappear. Battersea, the rescue group whose cats are among the stars of the campaign, hopes the publicity will result in some adoptions.
On Sept. 5, the Daldykan River in Norilski, Russia turned red after an abnormal amount of rain, leaving residents alarmed. After denying blame for the contamination of the water, Norilski Nickel, the world’s largest nickel producer, took responsibility on Tuesday, Sept. 13, claiming that a dike at its Nadezhda plant overflowed. The company said the “short-term river color staining with iron salts” presents no hazards for the people and river fauna and said it will work to avoid such incidents in the future.
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Three alleged ISIS members arrested in Germany
Bomb blast hits wedding ceremony
Three Syrian nationals suspected of being ISIS members were arrested in Germany on Tuesday morning in the northern state of Schleswig-Holstein and are being investigated in connection with November’s deadly terror attacks in Paris, authorities say. One of them allegedly revealed he had connections to a network of people that were involved in the August 2015 attack on a Paris-bound train. Tuesday’s arrests come as European security officials hunt for people connected to those who killed at least 130 people in gunfire and suicide bombings at six locations in the Paris area on Nov. 13.
A bomb went off at an outdoor wedding ceremony in southeastern Turkey, killing at least 30 people and wounding at least 94. Deputy Prime Minister Mehmet Simsek of Turkey said the bombing appeared to be a “barbaric” attack in the city of Gaziantep, near the border of Syria. Officials said it appears to be a suicide bombing. Other officials say either Kurdish militants or Islamic State group extremists could’ve carried out the bombing, but nothing as been confirmed.
>> North Lake continued from A1 made to NLV. “A lot of the elements we’re capturing in this project will be mirrored on other primary spots on campus, so we will begin to really develop this FGCU feel that we’ve started at the lake front,” Fisher said. During the meeting, Fisher stated that he has been working on the renovation plan for 18 months with a number of departments on campus. “Over the last 18 months, we’ve been working with dining services, campus recreation, housing staff, physical plant, facilities
planning as also our new campus partner Chartwells,” Fisher said. After finishing the presentation, Fisher was asked by BOT chair Dudley Goodlette if these renovations will disturb the students who currently live in North Lake. “It will have an impact on the space that the students do get to use, but this is not uncommon for this university,” Fisher said. “We’ve built a lot of projects in and around our residential students over the years I’ve been actively involved; we will fully be able to do that.” To accommodate to the lives of students living on campus, Fisher said
that construction will begin and finish later than construction companies are used to. The renovations are scheduled to be completed by the summer 2017 term, either in June or July. Student body president Thieldens Elneus said that these enhancements to North Lake Village will help the university grow in the future. “It sets up the pace for the future of our campus, and in the long run, I foresee this being one of the key things that influences our student recruitment,” Elneus said.
EN Photo / Brad Young Director of Housing Brian Fisher addresses the crowd during the Sept. 13 Board of Trustees meeting.
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FGCU begins 20th anniversary celebration By Matthew Bell Assistant News Editor @fgcueaglenews “FGCU at 20” banners flank all of the university’s lamp posts. They almost seem to be everywhere. “FGCU at 20” is a year long celebration that is being held in honor of the university’s 20th anniversary. The celebration’s inception was kicked off by a video of Azul, FGCU’s ubiquitous eagle mascot, preparing for the kickoff event on August 11th at Alico Arena. In the video, Azul is preparing for the event by visiting many of the campus’ iconic locations, such as the library, the writing center and the alumni relations office, trying to figure out how to celebrate the event. After failed attempts at finding a 20th anniversary gift of china, a letter, and an engraved stone, Azul finally decides to bake a cake. He heroically arrives at Alico Arena with the cake in tow. With an almost Olympic style kickoff video, FGCU is ready to space out the 20th celebration until its official anniversary date on August 25, 2017. Students, staff, alumni, and the community are all encouraged to feel apart of the celebration. The easiest way to join in on the occasion is to visit fgcuat20.com. A
main component of the celebration is the website, www.fgcuat20.com. The website is a comprehensive look back at FGCU’s history with a timeline that highlights and goes into detail on significant events. There is a calendar that lists all upcoming events that have to do with the celebration, you are also able to share a FGCU memory in photo, video, and text form and view others’ as well. A twitter and Instagram hashtag was also created to allow individuals to post content related to the anniversary, #fgcuat20. “The first meeting (about the 20th anniversary) was held July 10, 2015,” Kimberly Wallace, co-chair of the “FGCU at 20” committee and Director of Alumni relations, said. “We wanted to make sure we spaced out the celebrations. We have a lot of things still in the works.” So many aspects are planned for the celebration, a literal campus-wide undertaking. Athletes are going to be given special patches to put on their uniforms. There will be floats at next year’s Edison and St. Patrick’s Day parades. Photo spots will be placed around campus in January of 2017, which will focus on the growth and
change of the university. It will be an interactive then and now. WGCU is also creating a documentary to coincide with the anniversary. “The theme of the celebration is the future of the university, Wallace said, “This is FGCU at 20. This is what we’ve accomplished and this is where we’re headed.” Planned projects such as the Alico Arena expansion, the construction of a new Rec Center, and the end of President Bradshaw’s term are all sneak peaks into FGCU’s undetermined, but bright future. “When I went to school here, we were still chasing boars off campus,” Wallace said. “So to be able to start our own traditions and watch them grow is something not many people get to experience.” The 20th anniversary theme will be incorporated into many school events. The nearest one is President Bradshaw’s tour of Alumni chapters around the country. He will be making stops in Tampa, Atlanta, Chicago, and many more cities. Other upcoming events include Make a Difference Day on Oct 22nd and The Tempest by William Shakespeare on Nov 11th.
Donald Trump to speak at Germain Arena By Travis Brown Staff Writer @teebrowns GOP Presidential Candidate Donald Trump will make an appearance at Germain Arena in Estero on Monday, Sept. 19, according to his campaign website. As the campaign trail heats up, Trump has begun to reinforce
his often controversial agenda, which has been widely criticized by his Democratic opponent, Hillary Clinton. With less than two months away from Election Day, this will be Trump’s first appearance in southwest Florida since November of 2015. It is not specified if Trump’s running mate, Mike Pence will be present
(Top) Photo courtesy of fgcuat20.com, (bottom) EN Photo / Cam Thomas (Top) An arial photo of FGCU’s campus in 1997, before the construction of the Lutgert College of Business, Marieb Hall, Holmes Hall, Merwin Hall, Whitaker Hall, Sugden Hall or the Cohen Center. (Bottom) Two new banners are displayed along the main entrance of the university. The banners, an effort to promote FGCU’s 20th anniversary come August 2017, are one of the first signs of “FGCU at 20” on campus. The celebration will continue throughout the school year.
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at the rally. Doors open at 1:00 p.m. and the event kicks off at 3:00 p.m. To request tickets and find more information for the event go to www.donaldjtrump. com/schedule. Tickets are limited to two per mobile number and are first come, first serve.
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On Friday, September 9 at 1:48 a.m., UPD was called into Everglades Hall for an intoxicated 18-year-old male. The subject fell and hit his head. The subject was found to be breathing and alert but refused transport. The subject was left in the care of friends. Pokemon Go On Friday, September 9 at 11:50 p.m., a UPD officer observed a student walking around campus after all buildings had closed. The student stated that he does not live on campus but was there to play Pokemon Go.
On Saturday, September 10 at 12:38 a.m., UPD responded to reports of an unconscious student in Eagle Hall. It was discovered that the student had been drinking at an off-campus location. The subject was then transferred to Gulf Coast Medical Center. Alcohol and pills On Saturday, September 10 at 1:59 a.m., an RA reported a female student convulsing in Biscayne Hall. UPD found that the student
had consumed alcohol and pills at an off-campus location. The student was transferred to Gulf Coast Medical Center. Drunk pedestrian On Sunday, September 11 at 1:50 a.m., UPD received a report of a white male with a white shirt, baseball cap and blondish hair staggering along the road. UPD canvassed the area outside the North Lake Commons but found no one matching the description. Jamming out 11
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responded to a call about screaming from a parked vehicle. They found two males in the car as passengers, though nothing was out of the ordinary. The backseat passenger was singing along to the music. Skateboarding speed limit
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On Sunday, September 11 at 7:12 p.m., an off-duty Lee County officer called to report two skateboarders headed northbound on Ben Hill Griffin Parkway. The subjects were carrying with them a speed limit sign, which they claim to have found on the side of the road near Estero Parkway.
Violent resident On Monday, September 12 at 3:14 a.m., housing called UPD in reference to an intoxicated male who was acting violently and wouldn’t calm down in Biscayne Hall. Officers stood by as the student was escorted to remove empty cans of alcohol from the room. The student was told to stay in his room and not disturb anyone. Alligator crossing On Monday, September 12 at 4:54 p.m., UPD received calls about a 3-foot alligator walking on campus. UPD advised
that the alligator would return to water if left alone. UPD received several calls reporting the status of the alligator as in and out of the water. Eventually, a 5-foot alligator was reported to have travelled from Market Place back to the water. Microwave fire On Tuesday, September 13 at 11:59 a.m., UPD responded to a fire alarm in Biscayne Hall. The fourth floor kitchen fire alarm had been set off due to something burning in the microwave. The building was evacuated until the smoke cleared out.
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Plans for academic building 9 revealed By Taylor Crehan News Editor @taylorcrehan
EN Photo / Brad Young Board of Trustees chair Dudley Goodlette addresses other trustees during the Sept. 13 meeting in the Cohen Center Ballroom. During the meeting, Director of Government Relations at the Office of the President Jennifer Goen and Charlie Dudley of Florida Partners LLC presented the 2017 Legislative Agenda.
FGCU’s 2017 Legislative Agenda, which includes plans for the newest academic building, the School of Water Resources and Integrated Sciences, was approved by the Board of Trustees during their meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 13. The agenda, which includes three legislative budget requests and one Public Education Capital Outlay request, was reviewed and proposed by President Wilson Bradshaw and his Cabinet prior to the meeting. Director of Government Relations at the Office of the President Jennifer Goen presented the agenda alongside Charlie Dudley of Florida Partners LLC. During the 2016
Legislative Session, FGCU received $3,852,065 for the planning and design phase of AB9. The selection process for finding an architect for the building is currently in progress. According to the legislative agenda document that was included in the BOT meeting’s agenda, “this building is essential to FGCU’s core mission of academic excellence and will address the documented unmet need for research laboratories, teaching laboratories and classroom space to keep pace with current enrollment of students plus the expansion of academic programs.” The project’s next phase will require funding for the construction of AB9. Because of this, FGCU will request $44,141,730 during the
upcoming 2017 Legislative Session for construction and another $4.5 million will be allocated for equipment for the building. The total budget for the building totals $52.4 million. Also included in the budget is $1,600,000 allocated for the development of an Honors College at the university. “These funds will allow FGCU to raise our academic profile and further develop the current FGCU honors program into a full Honors College,” the agenda stated. By expanding the program into a college, FGCU will become more competitive in the recruitment of National Merit Scholar finalists out of high school.
International Services to host 20th anniversary of International Reception By Travis Brown Staff Writer @teebrowns Food, fun and much, much more awaits you at this year’s International Reception. Marking its 20th anniversary, this event is not one to be missed. Every year, the Cohen Center Ballroom turns into a festival of cultural appreciation, featuring cultures of the many foreign students we welcome here at FGCU. “We do a lot more than just studying abroad or helping with international students,” said Charlotte Bingham, the coordinator of International Services. “We really want to share this philosophy that we can help people have a broader understanding of what International Services does and what we can offer.”
And, this reception does just that, offering foods, presentations, music and more from cultures across the globe. As the longest running tradition at FGCU, starting only weeks after the beginning of its inaugural school year, the International Reception has come to be a greatly appreciated and anticipated program on campus. Planning begins a full year before, with much thought going into the cultural presentations of music, dancing and performances as well guest speakers. This event should be nothing short of great, according to Elaine Hozdik, the director of International Services. “We have to plan the food, and right now,
we’re working with our new catering service on campus. Then, we just have to do the room set-ups and decorations,” Hozdik said. “We make it very festive, representing lots of different countries in the world.” In addition to the usual celebrations, there is more in store as Hozdik explained. “We also have a surprise — the fact that it’s our 20th anniversary of this event — and, of course, that aligns with FGCU’s 20th anniversary,” Hozdik said. “So, that’s going to be one of the special differences.” The International Reception is Friday, September 16. Doors open at 5:15 p.m., and the party kicks off at 5:30 p.m. in the Cohen Center ballroom.
EN Photo / Melissa Neubek Julia Joy of Raaga Inc. performed a traditional Bharatanatyam dance from India during last year’s International Reception.
Tampa Bay Times columnist to speak in Cohen Center By Taylor Crehan News Editor @taylorcrehan Ernest Hooper, the East Hillsborough Bureau chief and columnist for Tampa Bay Times, will be speaking on Wednesday, Oct. 26 in Cohen Center 247. Hooper, who has been
writing for Tampa Bay Times since 1992, became the East Hillsborough Bureau chief in 2012. Aside from overseeing news content for the Times’ regional edition of the paper for eastern Tampa, Hooper also oversees news content for the SouthShore & Brandon Times and writes two
columns a week. Hooper’s columns consist of commentaries on family, community issues and political perspectives. For more information on the event, contact adjunct public relations professor Kara Wilson at kwinton@fgcu.edu.
Photo courtesy of 83degreesmedia.com Ernest Hooper, the East Hillsborough Bureau chief and columnist for Tampa Bay Times, speaks at a STEM event in Tampa in May 2013. Hooper will be speaking at FGCU on Wednesday Oct. 26 in Cohen Center 247.
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The big reveal Apple CEO Tim Cook unveils wireless addition to the new iPhone 7
Photos courtesy of Apple Inc. The iPhone 7 will feature a 4.7” retina display LED-backlit widescreen, along with 4K video recording at 30 fps and an A 10 chip with 64-bit architecture. The new iPhone will be splash, water and dust resistent.
By Brian Withrow Contributing Writer @fgcueaglenews The iPhone 7, Apple Watch Series 2, and AirPods were the highlighted points of the September 2016 conference. The new iPhone 7 adds new improvements to brightness quality, camera functionality, and waterproof capabilities. New designs include the double camera for the
iPhone 7 Plus, “matte black” and “jet black” finishes, and a new home button. The new home button has featured “force sensitivity” to recognize how hard you are pressing on it. The new power chip promises to be twice as fast as the iPhone 6 and the longest battery life on an iPhone yet. iPhone promises that the camera is also 30 percent more energy efficient on your battery. “This iPhone is
going to be a part of any professional’s repertoire of tools. The camera didn’t just handle low light, it rendered the separation of colors in a way that reminds me of a film. Just Beautiful,” said Christopher Anderson of Magnum Photos, an awardwinning photo agency that provides visual media for charities, brands and ‘cultural institutions.’ The natural speakers on the iPhone 7 are now stereo and twice as loud as
the iPhone 6. The iPhone 7 has a greater “dynamic range” for the sound to be carried out. You can still use earbuds with a “lightning connector”, but Apple intends to use Airpods – wireless headphones that use a one-tap Bluetooth pairing system – for iPhone 7 and on. A lightning adapter and a pair of lightning earbuds will be provided with the iPhone 7 and Plus in their packaging. iOS 10 software will be used, as well. iOS 10 features an update to iWork that strongly promotes realtime collaboration, and Shigeru Miyamoto, creator of Mario, reveals Super Mario Run soon to come to the App Store. Apple also released “Everyone can code”, an initiative to teach coding in mass amounts that is currently being employed by schools around the nation. The Apple Watch Series 2 promotes a new builtin GPS, water resistance up to 50 meters, a new dual-core processor, and a brighter display. The Apple Watch Series 2 will have
a heart rate sensor and comprehensive workout app to utilize. It also sports an advanced activity tracker, body-health related apps, personal assistance, and plenty of customization choices. The Watch OS3 promises a dual core processor that will improve performance by 50 percent, and watches will be sold at $369. Apple Watch series 1 will also be reproduced with the new dual core processor, and be sold at $269. The Apple Watch series 2 will be sold starting Sept. 16, and the Nike+ variant of the watch will come late October. The Airpods are automatically on at all times, and always connected. They sense when they are in your ears, and will pause whenever they are removed. Talking to Siri is easy as well, by double tapping either Airpod. You activate Siri and she will communicate with you as well. She can turn up your volume, change your playlist, and even more so you don’t have to take your phone out of your pocket.
The Airpods have more than 24 hours of battery life while in their charging case, up to five hours on a single charge of battery, and about 15 minutes of charging time should equate to a three hour charge on your Airpods. Airpods will also attempt to ignore any background noise while you talk into them. You can also easily switch between devices with your Airpods by selecting them while connected.
Photos courtesy of Apple Inc. Left: Apple Airpods, Right: Apple Watch Series 2. The new Apple Watch will be available Sept. 16 and the iPhone is currently on preorder.
#YouTubeIsOver Content creators speak out against ‘ad-friendly’ censoring By Luke Janke Staff Writer @jankeleg Recent changes in YouTube’s content moderation system have caused some uneasiness in its community of content creators, and many are expressing disdain for the Google extension. Over the past week, users have been receiving notices from Google, explaining that certain videos were being barred from making money through YouTube’s ad service. What pushed buttons even more, videos were often flagged for reasons that creators deemed unfair and completely censorious. Statements from YouTube suggest that the real problem isn’t the new policy, but the longterm conflict between its stated rules and their poor execution. The censoring began to receive widespread attention after YouTube host Phillip DeFranco posted a video called “YouTube Is Shutting
Down My Channel and I’m Not Sure What To Do.” Although YouTube merely sent DeFranco the memo that his videos weren’t “ad friendly,” he went to Twitter to show what YoutTube was attempting to do. He shared that over a dozen of his videos had been flagged as inappropriate for advertising, including one flagged for “graphic content or excessive strong language.” Although he agreed YouTube was within its rights, he called the system “censorship with a different name,” and “if you do this on the regular, and you have no advertising, it’s not sustainable.” Many of YouTube’s community members include creators that make their revenue off of possibly explicit content, and if ads aren’t permitted on these videos, they get nothing for it. However, even YouTube’s established education creators have been dinged for their content, and it hasn’t gone unnoticed. Hank Green, one half
of the Vlogbrothers and co-creator of educational shows on YouTube like SciShow and Crash Course shared a similar notice he got from YouTube denying monetization for several videos that the company deemed not “ad friendly.”
Rowan Ellis censored for a video about LGBTQ history to even makeup tutorials. The notices sent to the Vlogbrothers channel were for videos covering both “Vegetables that look like penises” and “Zaatari: thoughts from a
Photos courtesy of APixabay YouTube subtly began their censorship, which barred certain videos from gaining monetary compensation through advertisements. Many YouTubers and content creators have began speaking out about the changes, including Phillip DeFranco, Vlogbrothers and Rowan Ellis.
Green pointed out in his tweet that it showed the variety of videos being affected by this policy change. YouTubers from all niches posted their own notices, from creator
refugee camp.” However, a YouTube representative soon responded with a few Twitter allegations. “No policy change here,” the represntative said, “just an improved notification process to
ensure creators can appeal.” YouTube went more in depth with Kotaku, which covered the issue in detail last week. “The idea was to make this information accessible more easily, which is why some YouTubers felt they ‘suddenly’ got a bunch of flagged videos at once,” Kotaku’s Patricia Hernandez said. YouTube gave a longer explanation to Kotaku, which covered the saga in detail last week. A representative said that the change was supposed to make sure creators knew when a video wasn’t adfriendly, and offer them an appeals process that could get it reinstated. “The idea was to make this information accessible more easily, which is why some YouTubers felt that they ‘suddenly’ got a bunch of flagged videos at once,” wrote Kotaku’s Patricia Hernandez. YouTube’s FAQ page included a set of best practices for “advertiserfriendly content” before the start of this debacle,
and outlined types of mature content that could be affected, but YouTube didn’t start the process of appeals until recently. For many YouTubers, this was the end of their run with YouTube. They even went to Twitter with the tag #YouTubIsOverParty, but many are still sticking with the video platform. That doesn’t mean there aren’t going to be protests, and popular live video game streamer Vinny from Vinesauce had one of the best responses to the censoring. His video “[Vinesauce] Vinny Planet Coaster (Youtube Advertiser Friendly Version... mostly)” is a cut of one of his streams censored in such a facetious manner that it mocks YouTube’s new rules. Whether this is the end of YouTube or not, censorship has never been taken too kindly in the video community, and it’s clear that YouTube needs to take broad steps to gain back the trust of its creators.
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Eaglepalooza 2016 tickets now on sale at bookstore Curated this week by Jesse Martin:
Night Riding Photos courtesy of FGCU Programming Board (Left to right) T-Pain, D.R.A.M, Baauer. Eaglepalooza 2016 will be a “festival” built lineup, with no headliner and three main artists performing throughout the night.
1. “Night Job” - Bas 2. “All In My Head” - Fifth Harmony 3. “Lush Life” - Zara Larsson 4. “L$D” - A$AP Rocky 5. “Money Trees” - Kendrick Lamar 6. “The Waters” - Mick Jenkins 7. “Stay” - Kygo 8. “Final Song” - MØ 9. “Big Poppa” - The Notorious B.I.G 10. “One Night” - Lil Yachty
By Deanna Simmons Contributing Writer @fgcueaglenews Every year, EaglePalooza brings in artists from all over the country for a night of music and socializing within the college community. Artists that have attended in the past include: Pitbull, Panic at the Disco, Big Sean and Gabriel Iglesias. This year, EaglePalooza will feature the artists T-Pain, Baauer, and D.R.A.M. T-Pain is a well-known artist, with notable songs like “Buy U a Drank” and has collaborated with artists like Flo Rida and DJ Khaled for songs such
as “Low” and “Go Hard.” Baauer is known for the song that became the face of an internet challenge, the “Harlem Shake.” He has also produced music with notable artists like AlunaGeorge, Flosstradamus and the UK artist, Nero. D.R.A.M is an artist from Virginia who is relatively new to the music scene. His most popular song, according to his Youtube page, is “Broccoli” featuring Lil Yachty. Eaglepalooza 2016 will be set up differently than in the past. The concert will have a “festival build,” with no headlining artist.
Instead, each of the three artists of the night will be main performers. Tickets are on sale at the FGCU bookstore through Sept. 15. You will also be able to purchase tickets at the Germain Arena box office on Sept. 16 until the day of the show Nov. 17. Tickets at the bookstore will be sold for $20, while public tickets will be sold for $33. On the day of the show, ticket prices will increase to $45 for all, student discounts will only available with valid FGCU ID. The concert will be held at Germain Arena this year at 8 p.m.
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‘Atlanta’ coined the genre-bending brainchild of Donald Glover
Photos courtesy of FX From left: Donald Glover, Keith Stanfield and Brian Tyree Henry. The comedy-drama premiered Sept. 6 on FX and runs every Tuesday at 10 p.m.
By Jesse Martin Staff Writer @JesseMartin247 Donald Glover has brought his new creative project to FX in the new hit show “Atlanta.” Glover is the creator, executive producer lead actor in the
show. Glover seems to be keen on taking over the entertainment industry, being involved in almost every facet of it. He started out as a writer for NBC’s “30 Rock,” then set his sights on the rap game
under the name Childish Gambino. Many consider Gambino to be one of the better rappers in the scene, dropping two highly acclaimed projects such as “Camp” in 2011 and “Because of the Internet” in 2013. Glover has also had plenty of acting experience, starring in NBC’s hit show “Community” and had a supporting role in the movie “The Martian.” “Atlanta” is about two cousins trying to make their way in the Atlanta rap game, and the many twists and turns that go on during their journey to success. Donald Glover plays the main character Earn, who has a lousy job, an unstable living situation and a young child to look out for. At work, he hears
that his cousin, a rapper called “Paper Boi,” played by Brian Tyree Henry, has started to gain some serious popularity in the Atlanta community. Earn sees this as an opportunity to better his life, so he contacts his cousin and offers to manage him. “Atlanta’s” two-episode series premiere establishes a good formula. It mixes great comedy, brought on by Glover’s excellent comedic delivery and timing, with the show’s setting which is shot on location in Atlanta. The show takes place in a poor neighborhood, giving a unique portrayal of the struggle to be successful in such an environment. The everyday activities that
the show portrays and the relevant issues it addresses are things that many people raised in urban areas can relate to. The characters in “Atlanta” are some of the show’s most glowing assets. Earn is a Princeton dropout who never seems to be in the right situation, but has a certain resourcefulness about him that the audience respects. Paper Boi is exactly what one would expect after hearing his name, with money-making as his top priority in life. However, his love for the city of Atlanta, is just one of his redeeming qualities. Another character is Darius, played by Keith Stanfield, who is Paper Boi’s best friend. Darius is
always high, and is purely there for comedic reasons, saying the most outlandish things that will have the audience laughing. It is tough to gauge what Glover’s intent is with this show. “Atlanta” cannot be confined to just the comedy genre, as it does have its dark moments, dealing with issues like police brutality, racial tension and mental illness. “Atlanta” gives viewers a unique experience compared to what is on TV today. With Glover’s refreshing take of humor, and the excellent acting and production, “Atlanta” is a show to watch out for this fall.
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With the semester in full swing, it’s about that time to once again break your promise that this semester will be different. Before you rewatch “Friends” or “The Office” for the umpteenth time, maybe it’s time to consider procrastinating with some new material. So, with a broadcast and streaming lineup of nearly 40 new shows premiering this fall, there’s no excuse to turn back to the “Watch it again…” section of your Netflix. Like fellow streaming services Hulu and Netflix, Amazon is producing some of its own series. “Fleabag” premieres on Amazon Friday, Sept. 16. “Fleabag,” written by and starring “Broadchurch” actress Phoebe Waller-Bridge, is a “hilarious and poignant window into the mind of a dry-witted, sexual, angry, grief-riddled woman, as she hurls herself at modern living in London,” as stated in its press release. Also on Sept. 16, web series “High Maintenance” makes its debut on HBO at 11 p.m. “High Maintenance,” once but a collaboration created by a group of videographer friends for their Vimeo channel, has focused its last four years on the dealings of an unnamed New York City marijuana deliveryman, who is referred to as “the guy.” While the guy remains a constant, his clients change each episode. For fans of Netflix’s “Making a Murderer” and FX’s “The People vs. OJ Simpson,” CBS’s new miniseries, “The Case Of: JonBenet Ramsey,” may be the show to satisfy your addiction. The series focuses on the murder of 6-year-old JonBenet Ramsey, who was found dead in her family’s home in 1996. “The Case Of” premieres at 8:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18. Also from CBS comes “Kevin Can Wait,” starring
Kevin James as a recently retired police officer whose expectations of being home with his family are far from reality. “Kevin Can Wait” premieres at 8:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 19. At 9 p.m. the following night, CBS premieres “Bull,” starring Michael Weatherly of NCIS in the comedy-drama based on the early days of psychologist Phil McGraw, better known as Dr. Phil. NBC enters the ring with its highly anticipated drama “This Is Us,” which follows the very different lives of people born on the same day and stars the likes of Mandy Moore and Milo Ventimiglia. The trailer has been viewed 64 million times on Facebook and another 8.5 million on YouTube. “This Is Us” premieres at 10 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20. “Lethal Weapon” premieres at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21. This buddy cop action series is a reboot of the 1980s hit movie franchise of the same name and stars Martin Riggs and Roger Murtaugh. That same night, ABC debuts its quirky comedy “Speechless” at 8:30 p.m., which follows a disabled child and his family as he finds his voice through a variety of aides. Later that night on ABC, at 10 p.m., “Designated Survivor,” starring Kiefer Sutherland, Maggie Q and Italia Ricci, tells the story of a mass killing of the majority of the president’s cabinet, which leaves United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Tom Kirkman (Sutherland) as the designated survivor, thrust into presidency amidst an investigation into the other cabinet members’ deaths. ABC then premieres legal drama “Notorious” at 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22. “Notorious” stars Piper Perabo of “Covert Affairs” as the producer of the top national news program, a character based upon “Larry King Live” news producer Wendy Walker.
Up to bat next is Fox with “Pitch,” the first scripted TV show to be officially associated with Major League Baseball. “Pitch” stars Kylie Bunbury as the first female MLB player and is of particular interest considering Fox chose not only a female lead but a woman of color. “Pitch” premieres at 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22 on Fox. Another remake making its debut this fall is CBS’s “MacGyver,” which was a successful ABC program that originally aired from 1985 to 1992. The reboot focuses on young Angus “Mac” MacGyver, portrayed by Lucas Till, who is known for playing Miley Cyrus’ love interest in “Hannah Montana: The Movie” and superhero Havoc, Alex Summers, in the X-Men prequel trilogy. “MacGyver” premieres at 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23 on CBS. “The Exorcist,” television’s take on the 1971 novel of the same name, premieres at 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23 and stars Geena Davis of “The West Wing.” The final series premieres of the month fall on Friday, Sept. 30 and both debut on streaming services. The first, “Marvel’s Luke Cage” premieres on Netflix as the third in the series of shows leading up to a Defenders crossover miniseries, following “Marvel’s Daredevil” and “Marvel’s Jessica Jones.” The second streaming premiere and the last of the September premieres is Amazon’s “Crisis in Six Scenes,” which was written and directed by Woody Allen and stars Miley Cyrus. Little information has been released on the upcoming series besides the fact that it will take place in the 1960s and that Cyrus will thus be sporting a long blonde wig to better fit the decade. With a lineup with this much variety and this much star power, there’s something for everyone this month.
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ATHLETICS The dirtiest of the dinos The T-Rex taking the Dirty Birds and FGCU Athletics by storm
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Chase Jackson, a sophomore transfer from Ohio, has quickly become a recognized face at FGCU home games wearing his infamous T-Rex costume.
By Emily Kois Assistant Sports Editor @emilykois If you thought dinosaurs were extinct, think again. A new breed of dinosaur now roams the fields and courts of FGCU, Daniel the Dirty Dino. A transfer from Ohio, this dinosaur has become the new face of FGCU Athletics. We’ve seen the pictures, we’ve heard the rumors, and now, it’s become a well-known name
around campus: Daniel. “There’s really no reason why I do it. I gave it the name Daniel because that’s my middle name. I saw the suit on Amazon and enjoyed the student section at my high school, so I thought I’d try it down in Florida,” said Chase Jackson, “the Dirty Dino.” Unaware of the popularity the suit would get, Daniel’s local fame took off after attending almost every home game thus far. However, with a costume malfunction in
the beginning of the sports season, the dinosaur had to take a few games off. “I want to try and go to every home game this year. However, someone ripped my suit at a soccer game in the armpit and after patching it up so many times, I had to take a few games off while I waited for my new suit to come in.” However, this new passion comes with quite a price. “The suit is kind of expensive, it’s around $80-$100, and I’ve had to
replace it once already,” Jackson said. Though the suit is crazy, it provides the mysterious man with very little movement. Standing at a tall 6-foot-2-inches, the suit fits snuggly, giving the wearer limited visibility. “The suit is very hard to move in, so I can’t get too crazy,” Jackson said. “I have to keep my arms crunched up and by my sides and can’t really see out of it because I’m too tall for the suit.” Quickly becoming an
icon, Daniel the Dirty Dino is giving Azul a run for his money. With hits on nearly every FGCU Athletics fan page, the dino has made quite the impact on almost every sport thus far, especially FGCU volleyball. In an interview after a home volleyball match, head coach Matt Botsford said, “That dinosaur has made my night. Getting a win is great, but that dinosaur is phenomenal. I hope whoever that is continues to come back every time because the
student section has been wonderful. We haven’t seen this kind of support since I’ve been here. The energy in here is great, and they play a big role.” With greater impact than the student could ever imagine, Jackson hopes to continue this recently-born legacy. “This is a very new thing, but I hope to continue it the next three years I have here at FGCU.”
Men’s basketball set to face UT Arlington and Michigan State
Photo by Linwood Ferguson The Eagles will look to build off of last season when the team made it to the NCAA tournament.
By Bret Munson Contributing writer @bret_munson Thursday morning, the FGCU athletic director, Ken Kavanagh, announced that the FGCU men’s basketball team will face UT Arlington in the team’s home opener, as well as a first-time matchup against Big Ten Conference heavyweight, Michigan State. With the Eagles season kicking off Nov. 11 In Jacksonville against the Florida Gators, FGCU’s home opener will take place five days after the UF match up against UT Arlington on Nov. 16, at 7 p.m. UT Arlington, a member of the Sunbelt
Conference, posted an impressive 24-11 record in their season. They ended the season with wins against Ohio State, Memphis and Rice, and lost to a strong Texas team in overtime. After their game against the Mavericks, the Eagles will hit the road to face Baylor and Michigan State. FGCU will face Big XII powerhouse Baylor on Nov. 18 in Waco, Texas. Baylor has become a power house in the basketball world over the past few years. Despite their early exits in the past couple tournaments, the Bears still entered the tournaments as a three seed in 2015 and five seed in 2016.
The Eagles will face Michigan State on Nov. 20 in East Lansing, Michigan. Last season the Spartans entered the NCAA tournament as a two seed but were upset by 15 seed Middle Tennessee in the first round. Led by two-time National Champion Head coach, Tom Izzo, who will be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Sept. 9, Michigan State is considered to be one of the most historic teams in college basketball, producing pros Magic Johnson, Scott Skiles, Draymond Green, Denzel Valentine, Jason Richardson, Horace Walker and Zach Randolph.
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Brooke Sweat returns to FGCU after competing in the Rio Olympics By Emily Kois Assistant Sports Editor @emilykois
EN Photo / Brad Young After losing their three preliminary matches in Rio, Sweat and Fendrick won the AVP Championship in Chicago.
On Friday night, Alico Arena had a surprise guest. After the second set of FGCU women’s volleyball game versus the University of South Alabama, former FGCU volleyball star and recent 2016 Olympian, Brooke Sweat came back to her stomping grounds. Nearly a month after the start of the Olympics, FGCU’s own olympian is finally back in her hometown. Brooke Sweat amazed players, fans and coaches as she returned to the court she once played on. The reception upon Sweat’s arrival has been nothing but positive. “It’s really special,” Sweat said. “I was really fortunate enough to go to a school like FGCU. It’s such a tight-knit community, and they’ve been such a big support over the last four years, not just with the Olympic run, ever since I graduated.” Sweat is a 2008 FGCU grad and Fort Myers native. She was a part of FGCU’s original volleyball
recruiting class and played for the Eagles from 2004 to 2008. Sweat and teammate Lauren Fendrick were two of the women’s
“When we were
walking next to Kyrie Irving and all the basketball team, we thought, ‘Is this happening?’” - Brooke Sweat beach volleyball teams representing the United States. Going into their pool play, the duo was ranked 15 out of 24 Olympic pairs. “The experience was absolutely incredible,” Sweat said. “It was a little surreal, and in the opening ceremony, when we were walking next to Kyrie Irving and all the basketball team, we thought, ‘Is this happening?’” Unfortunately, Sweat and Fendrick were
eliminated after their third preliminary loss. However, they had the opportunity to compete against teams such as Poland, Brazil and Russia. Back in the states though, Sweat and Fendrick had a chance for redemption. “The results didn’t come our way, and we didn’t play our best volleyball down there,” Sweat said. “We came back to the states and had an international tournament here and placed fifth against the same teams that were in Brazil. It was just a week late; we were just off of our game.” Future play for Sweat is unknown at this point, but she is happy to be home and back with her family. A surreal experience in her life may take months to understand, but for now, Sweat can say her entire experience in Brazil was “insane.” “It’s just hard to take it all in right now, but I think if you give me a few more months, I’m going to look back at this and be like, ‘Did this really happen?’”
Cross country brings home dual-meet wins at the UNF Invitational
Photo courtesy of UNF Photos After winning its first meet of the season, Ronny Greenup took first at the UNF invitational leading the way for FGCU.
By Miguel Rodriguez Sports Editor @Miguel_Rod0914 After the men placed first and the women placed second at the FAU Invitational last weekend, the FGCU cross country team traveled to Jacksonville to compete in the UNF Invitational. “I’m happy with today’s results,” FGCU head coach Cassandra Goodson told FGCU Athletics. “On the men’s side, I was really proud of the way Max (Weigand) stepped up. He took some risks and kept his composure when it got really hard, which is what we need from everyone. The guys work really well as a group. We’re encouraged by this meet and look forward to getting back to Fort Myers to train. On the women’s side, they executed the game plan perfectly. I’m really proud of their attitudes.”
Competing in a multiple dual-meet format, the men defeated opponents UNF, FAMU, Jacksonville, Bethune-Cookman and Stetson, while having all seven of its runners finish in the top-22 in the 5K race. On the women’s side, the Eagles fell to UNF, FAMU, Jacksonville and BethuneCookman before defeating Stetson and LIU Brooklyn in the 3K race. Ronny Greenup lead the way for the men, finishing first in the field of 45 and then winning the 5K with a time of 15:53. Maximilian Weigand, Carlin Berryhill and Quasan Markowski followed Greenup with topten finishes. Weigand finished third with a time of 15:54; Berryhill finished fourth with a time of 15:56 and Markowski rounded out the top-ten finishes in eighth place with a time of 16:14. In the women’s category,
Anita Munoz had the fastest time for FGCU for the second-straight week, placing 11th in the field of 64 with a time of 10:47. Following Munoz in the top30 were Stephanie Cajas, Carley Lutzow and Regan Farrow. Coming a couple seconds apart, Cajas finished 22nd with a time of 11:13, Lutzow finished 25th with a time of 11:18 and Farrow rounded out the top-30, finishing 28th with a time of 11:22. The teams will now travel to Gainesville for their third consecutive instate invitational, competing in the Mountain Dew Invitational. “They’re a very cohesive group,” Goodson said. “We’re looking forward to seeing what they can do when they’re tested even more in Gainesville.”
Tabby Tindell Position: Forward Senior 5 feet 5 inches Hometown: Ocala, Florida The two-time Atlantic Sun Player of the Year went on a goal-scoring tear over the weekend. Facing Miami for the first time since FGCU’s 1-0 defeat to them last year, Tindell scored a goal in the 80th minute to give the Eagles a 1-0 victory on the road. Returning home to face UCF on Sunday, Tindell led the Eagles’ front line once again, finding the back of the net twice. The Ocala native’s brace wasn’t enough to propel FGCU over UCF, as the Eagles fell at home 4-3. Tindell will look to add to her program-record 56 career goals when the Eagles hit the road to face Liberty on Friday.
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FGCU women’s soccer splits in-state games against Miami and UCF
Despite leading 3-1 with 34 minutes left in the match, the Eagles allowed UCF to come back 4-3. After finishing 5-1-1 at home last year, FGCU is now 1-3 at the FGCU Soccer Complex.
By Miguel Rodriguez Sports Editor @Miguel_Rod0914 The FGCU women’s soccer team split its pair of in-state matchups on Thursday and Sunday, defeating Miami 1-0 before falling to UCF 4-3 at home. Traveling to Coral Gables and looking to avenge their 1-0 loss against the Hurricanes last season, the Eagles came out strong offensively, outshooting Miami 5-3. Matching up evenly on both sides of the pitch, the Eagles and Hurricanes created a couple of chances for an early lead, but neither team was able to find the back of the net. The Eagles controlled possession in the early going but failed to convert in the final third continued in the first half. The second half began with an opportunity for Miami with a corner kick,
but the Eagles picked up where they left off, controlling possession. All of FGCU’s possessions finally paid off when a cross by Ali Rodgers met the head of Tabby Tindell, who headed the ball into the back of the net after getting free from the defense with a run to the far post to put the Eagles up 1-0. With a chance to level the game at one in the 72nd minute, a diving header by a Hurricane was blocked by Melissa Weck to keep Miami off the board. With a chance to push the game to an extra 20 minutes of action in the 90th minute, the Eagles’ backline held the Hurricanes offsides to ensure a 1-0 victory over Miami. “It was a phenomenal win,” FGCU head coach Jim Blankenship told FGCU Athletics. “It was a great performance and
a great result on the road. We really played well, and I’m pleased with the progression as we go. Each week, we seem to be getting better and better. We beat a very good team that’s having a really good year. They’re very dynamic and dangerous, and we did a great job keeping them at bay.” Coming off of a big win on the road against Miami, FGCU traveled back to the FGCU Soccer Complex to take on UCF. After struggling all season to produce goals in the first 45 minutes of the game, the Eagles were finally able to put a goal in the back of the net in the fifth minute. After collecting the ball off of a corner, Tindell swung the ball out to Meaghan Mulligan whose cross met the head of Paulina Speckmaier who powered the ball into the back of the net to give the
Eagles an early 1-0 lead. Twenty-five minutes later, FGCU doubled its lead when Tindell collected the ball in the midfield, speeding past the Knights’ defense and earning a oneon-one opportunity against the goalkeeper, which she put in the back of the net to give the Eagles a 2-0 lead. With FGCU on the verge of entering the half up 2-0, the Knights struck back after Carlin Huegli put the ball in the back of the net from a ball played over the top by Jen Vera to bring UCF within one goal at the half. Starting the half after letting the Knights bring the game within one goal, the Eagles jumped out of the gate in the 56th minute. After receiving the ball on the left flank from Mulligan, Tindell danced past her mark, curling a shot to the near post past a frozen keeper, giving her a brace in the match and the
Eagles a 3-1 lead. After being in the driver’s seat for an hour of the 90 minutes, the Eagles quickly took a U-turn for the worst. Despite being down one goal, UCF refused to give in to the Eagles, cutting the lead to one once again after Carol Rodrigues’ goal of a rebound brought the game to 3-2. Eighteen minutes later, the Knights found the equalizer after a free kick taken by Carrie Lawrence found the feet of Bridget Callahan, who slid the ball past Weck to tie the game at three. The Knights completed their comeback in the 85th minute when Hannah Debose collected a rebound after an attempted bicycle kick by Rodrigues, beating Weck to give UCF a 4-3 lead in the dying minutes of the match. After shocking the
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Eagles with an electric comeback, the officials sent the teams to the locker room with 3:41 seconds remaining in the match when lightning struck within seven miles from the pitch. The Knights traveled back to Orlando with a hard fought road victory, as the teams never graced the pitch for the final three minutes, giving the Knights a 4-3 win. “That’s a tough way to go down,” Blankenship told FGCU Athletics. “To have a 3-1 lead and not be able to close it out hurts. We had our chances to finish them off, but we just couldn’t. We’ll learn from it and get ready for Thursday.”
FGCU men’s soccer earns its first home victory of the season with 2-1 win over San Francisco By Coby Weinsier Contributing Writer @thiskid_coby5
EN Photo / Brad Young With four goals in five games, Albert Ruiz is three goals away from setting a career-high in goals scored in a single season.
On Thursday night, the FGCU men’s soccer team returned home from its west coast trip with a 2-1 win over San Francisco to notch its first home win of the season. “It was a good win,” FGCU head coach Bob Butehorn said. “It was a really difficult game, but I knew it was going to be a difficult game because, coming back from the west coast, we were really heavy legged. I’m pleased that they battled, but we showed some signs of immaturity that we need to improve for the next one.” As both teams exchanged corner kicks in the early going, Dennis Zapata had a great chance
to give the Eagles the lead 10 minutes in, but his shot went wide. Thirteen minutes later, Miguel Jaime put the first shot on goal for the Eagles, but his shot was met by the Dons’ number one, Andre Glasnovic. Just two minutes after Jaime’s shot on goal, Caleb George and Robert Ferrer played a give-and- go down the left side where George crossed the ball to Dylan Sacramento, who put away the first goal of the game and his second of the year. “I have had a lot of shots this year, and I need to be more efficient,” Sacramento said. “I got a little tap in, which is my favorite kind of goal because it’s the easy one.” In the 30th minute, a free kick crossed in by Sacramento landed
Thomas Delplace’s head, but his attempt on goal hit the crossbar, nearly giving FGCU a 2-0 lead. As the first half came to a close, FGCU led the way in shots. The Eagles’ backline kept goalkeeper Sawyer Jackman’s first half stagnant, not allowing the Dons a single shot on goal. After the half, Jackman was tested early by San Francisco, but Jackman was able to maintain the Eagles’ clean sheet. Midway through the second half, the FGCU defense kept their form by clearing all of the Dons’ chances. Seventy minutes in, Glasnovic saved two of the shots on goal, but Albert Ruiz got the ball on his right foot after the second save, poking the ball into the goal to give the Eagles a 2-0 lead.
“In the first half, we should’ve been up two or three to zero,” Ruiz said. “We said we needed to score a goal early in the second half, and that’s what we did.” Seven minutes after Ruiz’s fourth goal of the year, San Francisco’s David Garrett punched a cross from Christian De Luna in the back of the net to cut FGCU’s lead to one. After a very physical, hard-fought last 10 minutes, FGCU maintained the lead, earning a 2-1 win to mark its first home win of the year.
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Volleyball extends win streak to six after going unbeaten over the weekend By Emily Kois & Ashley DeBoer @emilykois @fgcueaglenews The Eagles remained victorious in their third tournament at home in the FGCU Homewood Suites Classic, earning their sixth straight win with sweeps against South Alabama, Marist and Indiana to increase their overall record 7-2. “We knew South Alabama was a really talented team, and the first two sets were neck and neck,” head coach Matt Botsford said. “In the third set, they got on a little bit of a run, and we couldn’t slow their offense down and our successes prior to that was because our defense was doing a pretty good job and found a pretty nice rhyme.” To begin the match, the Eagles and the Jaguars were back and forth. Even with service errors, FGCU remained strong on the net with five kills from Leigh Pudwill alone and four kills each for Amanda Carroll and Ciara DeBell. Late in the first set, FGCU took its first big lead, earning seven straight points and ending the set 25-15. The second set started with back and forth play,
but the Eagles went on two consecutive four-straight point leads, making the score 13-19 in favor of FGCU. However, the Jaguars clawed their way back from the deficit, but in the end, the Eagles finished the set 25-20. Immediately after the second set, fans were greeted with former FGCU volleyball star and 2016 USA olympian Brooke Sweat. With attack and service errors by FGCU in the third set, USA took an early 2-5 lead and continued to dominate throughout the rest of the set. Even with the same amount of kills per team (14) in the third set, the Eagles had a tough time stopping their offense and made twice as many errors as the Jaguars. These errors and inability to recoup their defense, the Jaguars took the third set 22-25, taking it to a four set. “I don’t think our execution was bad tonight; I think when we make a mistake, learning to come back quicker is something we’re going to need to work on in the future,” said Leigh Pudwill, a senior and the leader in kills (20). In the fourth, the Eagles came out and earned six-straight points and
continued their control from then on. With Amanda Carroll remaining strong with five kills, the Eagles finished the set 2525, making their overall team record 5-2. Play continued Saturday with wins against Marist (3-0) and Indiana (32) to increase their winning streak to six. FGCU swept through the match against Marist by winning the first three sets on Saturday morning. Against Marist, FGCU kept its errors down to nine while Marist racked up 15 errors. FGCU remained strong defensively and offensively with 43 kills while Amanda Carroll led with 15 kills compared to Marist’s 30 kills during the match. The Eagles dominated in each set with large score gaps (25-11, 25-20, and 25-16). After winning earlier Saturday morning against Marist (0-9), FGCU took on Indiana, which was undefeated at the time. The riveting game went all the way to the fifth set when the Eagles came out on top, making history for FGCU by making this the firstever win over a Power Five opponent (25-17, 28-26,1725, 22-25, 15-12). “We had to really scratch and claw for this
one,” Botsford said. “I think any time you get on a winning streak, there’s an element of resilience and, sometimes, good fortune.” To start off the match, FGCU claimed the first two sets, giving the Eagles the lead by staying relentless on offense, having defense pick up everything thrown at them and capitalizing off Indiana’s errors. The Eagles had kills from Carroll, Daniele Serrano, and Marlene Moeller sealing the first game 25-17. The second set was back and forth with FGCU leading right away. Indiana tried to catch up to FGCU, but after a three-point consecutive lead toward the end of the set for Indiana, 24-21, FGCU’s Pudwill and Kaitlan Krivdo added two more kills for the Eagles. Finally, kills from Ciara DeBell and Karissa Rhoades allowed FGCU to claim set two, making it 2-0. In the third, Indiana gained a lead of 9-1 to start the set and the Eagles never scored enough consecutive points to catch up. Carroll’s kill helped the Eagles, but the Hoosiers took the set 25-17. The fourth set began with an Eagles’ lead, but Indiana met their momentum by gaining the lead of 13-6. This set turned
EN Photo / Brad Young Leigh Pudwill (above) totaled 41 kills during the FGCU Homewood Suites Classic with 19 of her 41 kills coming against USA.
things upside down for the Eagles, as DeBell went down with an injury, ending the set in favor of Indian. The fifth set started with the Hoosiers leading 10-7, which forced FGCU to answer by scoring four
consecutive points. An error from the Hoosiers sealed the deal for the Eagles by defeating Indiana 3-2 and an overall season of 7-2.
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Volleyball travels to Boca Raton to face four at the FAU Invitational
EN Photo / Brad Young Coming into the FAU tournament 7-2, the Eagles will face FAU, Tulane, Texas-Rio Grande Valley and Abilene Christian.
By Emily Kois Assistant Sports Editor @emilykois FGCU volleyball goes back on the road for another tournament. The Eagles will head to FAU in Boca Raton, Florida to compete in the Owl Classic. The teams playing in the three-day tournament from Sept. 15 through 17 are FAU, Tulane, Texas-Rio Grande Valley and Abilene Christian.
FGCU starts tournament play at 7:00 p.m. against FAU on Thursday. On Friday, the Eagles play Tulane at 1:30 p.m. and finish the weekend on Saturday with a match against Texas-Rio Grande Valley at 10 a.m. and Abilene Christian at 4:30 a.m. FGCU comes into the tournament 4-2 after a strong 3-0 Homewood Suites Classic tournament at Alico Arena. As a team,
the Eagles have a hitting percentage of .278, keeping their opponents hitting percentage at .171. Offensively, the Eagles remain strong along the net with rookie Ciara DeBell – 2.84 kills per set– and veteran Amanda Carroll – 4.21 kills per set). FAU comes into the tournament with an overall record of 4-3 with losses against UNF, Drake University and Northeastern.
As a team, FAU has remained at the top in almost every category and is led by senior outside hitter, Maja Ristic at the net, averaging 3.76 kills per set, followed by rookie, Sigourney Kame, who averages 2.96 kills per set. Defensively, FAU is led by veteran defensive specialist Nathalie Rosado. Rosado posts 4.75 digs per set and comes into the tournament totaling 114 digs. The Eagles and Owls have history, and coming into the tournament, FAU has led the series the past three years 2-1. FGCU hopes to regain a win after losing to the Owls in 2014 and 2015. Tulane comes into the tournament 3-3 overall with losses against University of Texas- Rio Grande Valley, Bethune-Cookman and Sam Houston. This will be the first time FGCU and Tulane will meet in the past five years. The Pelicans have played well the start of this season — posting higher numbers in every category compared to their opponents — but had
trouble finishing the last tournament they competed in. Taking their three losses to at least four matches and one to five, the Pelicans hope to regain control of their record. Offensively, Tulane is led by senior outside hitter Tea Juric, who averages 3.27 kills per set, followed by sophomore outside hitter, Hannah Shaw, who averages 2.69 kills per set. The team is led defensively by rookie, libero Kaylie McHugh, who averages 3.76 digs per set and comes into the tournament 94 total digs. Overall, University of Texas – Rio Grande Valley comes into the tournament with an overall record of 4-3. This will also be the first time FGCU will meet and play this team. The Vaqueros have topped team stats in almost every category against their opponents; however, their overall record stays around .572 because they remain fairly even with their opponents. Sophomore outside hitter Rahni Steen Knuden leads the team offensively with kills (3.36 per set).
Offensively, overall, junior Bojana Mitrovic, leads the team by far, being ranked second in attacks, blocks and kills and being ranked first with aces (8) and overall points (118). Abilene Christian comes into the tournament with an overall record of 1-7. This will also be the first time FGCU and Abilene will meet and play each other. The Wildcats have had a tough start to the season, averaging numbers in each category lower than their opponents. By limiting their errors and increasing their offense and defense averages, the team could have a strong chance at producing wins. Sophomore outside hitter Jacey Smith leads the team with overall kills — 3.20 per set — and total points — 106. Defensively, rookie libero Amanda Chapa and senior Dorothy Swanson hold down the team. Abilene Christian hopes to improve its overall record with this tournament.
This week in athletics Women’s soccer at Liberty By Jessy Sammarco Staff Writer @Jessy_Sammarco On Friday, Sept. 16, the FGCU women’s soccer team will go head to head with Liberty University. The Eagles will be heading to Lynchburg, Virginia for their fourth away game of the season. FGCU will look to bounce back in the win column after falling to UCF
Men’s soccer at UCF
4-3 at home. After having their twogame win streak snapped by Cleveland State on the road, the Bonnies will look to please the home crowd with a win over FGCU. The game will be held at 4 p.m. at Williams Stadium in Lynchburg, Virginia.
By Chelsea Fernandez Staff Writer @chelsea1447 The FGCU men’s soccer team finished up the week with a win against San Francisco 2-1 on their home turf. Now, with two wins in a row under the Eagles’ belt, they head to Orlando, Florida to go up against UCF. The match is set to be played on Wednesday, Sept.
Men’s golf at EKU Intercollegiate By Chelsea Fernandez Staff Writer @chelsea1447 The FGCU men’s golf team will be starting its season at the EKU Raising Canes Colonial Classic hosted by Eastern Kentucky from Sept. 17 to 18 this upcoming weekend. The event will be a total of 54 holes and will
be the first event thrown by Kentucky in the last 10 years. It will be separated by playing 36 holes on the first day and 18 holes the following. The Eagles will then head to Laurel Hill Golf Club in Lorton, Virginia for a two-day course match from Sept. 25 to 26.
Men’s soccer vs. UNC Wilmington
14 at 7 p.m. Last season, the match against UCF was declared a no-contest due to lightning in the second half of the game. Afterward, FGCU returns home to host UNC Wilmington at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17 at the FGCU Soccer Complex.
By Chelsea Fernandez Staff Writer @chelsea1447 The FGCU men’s soccer team will end the week with its match against UNC Wilmington, the match is set for 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17 at the FGCU Soccer Complex. Last season, when FGCU faced UNC, it competed on UNC’s home
turf and left with a win for FGCU at 1-0. This was a crucial win for the team at the time. It was the last match before the Atlantic Sun Championship. FGCU men’s soccer will then start off the new week and host FAU at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20 at the FGCU Soccer Complex.
Women’s soccer vs. St. Bonaventure By Chelsea Fernandez Staff Writer @chelsea1447 The FGCU women’s soccer team will return to FGCU this week for a fivegame home stand. The first game will begin on Sept. 18, as the Eagles take on St. Bonaventura for the first time in program history. The game takes place at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18 at the FGCU Soccer
Complex. FGCU hopes to use the home-field advantage to prepare for Atlantic Sun conference play coming up later this month. After the matchup against the Bonnies, the Eagles will then host Stetson for the first game of conference play at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23 at the FGCU Soccer Complex.
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Where were you? 15 years of remembering 9/11
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By Melissa Neubek Opinion Editor @melissayosephin This year marks the first year that the horrific events of Sep 11, 2001 are being taught to high school students as a historic event that they were not alive for. How crazy is that? How has the time gone by that fast? There’s no opinion to really have about that. It’s a fact that we all knew
was going to happen someday, while it’s probably not something we ever actually thought about, now that it’s true, it makes us go, “woah.” I, like so many others, remember exactly where I was when it happened: Ms. Hamilton’s eighth grade English class. I think I can even remember who I was sitting next to. Mr. Cavanagh, our principal, called us to the auditorium to tell us what had happened. I remember not being entirely sure what was going on. I mean, I was
Photo Courtesy of Danielle and Mark Slugh old enough to understand, but not really old enough to understand. You know? After school, my best friend and I walked down to the local bagel shop where we would always hang out and I remember they had a small, maybe 13-inch tube TV set up on a table, the store was empty and all the employees were huddled around the tiny TV. We joined them in silence. Any giggles left from our pre-teen conversation during our walk over were long gone and any appetite
we thought we had was gone, too. What a defining day. And now, assuming you’re not a high school freshman or younger, you are part of a group of people who can most likely say the events of that day seriously shaped a part of them. An exclusive club that we wish had never come into existence. I recently became friends with an incredible couple who were civilian first responders to 9/11. They worked on Wall Street and lived just a few blocks
from the towers. That same day, they found themselves at Ground Zero with masks on their faces, covered in soot, helping in any way they could. The photos and stories they have from that day and following week, are amazing. Amazing and sad and unbelievable. Knowing people who were actually there somehow makes the thing so much more real and impactful, otherwise, it’s just so huge, it makes it difficult to interpret. With Colin Kaepernick sitting for the national anthem lately and having others join him, especially this past weekend being opening weekend for the NFL, there was a lot of speak about respecting the flag on 9/11 regardless of how you feel because showing respect to those who lost their lives that day trumps all. I must agree. For the past 15 years, on the anniversary of that day, one of the most popular posts online is “never forget.” Even if we wanted to, I reckon we couldn’t. I know I wouldn’t want to either. While I hate everything that happened that day, the power that it had to bring people together was one of the most incredible things I’ve ever experienced. The love and compassion that people showed for one another was inspir-
ing. The character we were forced to build by learning how cruel our race can be, was something that I will carry with me for the rest of my life. For those who are now learning about this day from a textbook, I only hope that the teachers teaching it can help them to understand the gravity of what it was like. When I’ve heard first-hand accounts from people who lived through World War II, the Vietnam War, the Great Depression, to name a few, I know I always walk away with a whole new perspective on things. Ultimately, it is an incredible way to practice gratitude. Through others’ traumatic experiences, through the injury to such a powerful nation, through the healing process that people are still experiencing, we can find gratitude. We may never be able to feel exactly what others felt, truly understand what happened, ever know how humans could do that to other humans, but we can always choose to be grateful for our lives and do our best to not take this life for granted. While I will never forget that day, I will also never forget what it’s taught me – and I hope others are able to see it the same way. Practice gratitude.
Mi patria, su patria Nationalism as a social construct By Bruno Halpern Contributing Writer @fgcueaglenews Patria is our homeland. We sing anthems to it, we salute the flags and feel overall proud of the country we belong to. But why? Why are you proud of your country? What’s the actual reason to be proud of where you were born? In some ways, it’s like being proud of being a Seminole’s fan. Or a Barcelona fan. It’s interesting that it’s when we put something under a new light, and when we twist an idea on its head that we realize that, sometimes, we accept things way too easily, or take them for granted. The concept of homeland is actually a social construct. What does that mean? It means that it was an idea created by society. In other words, there was a time in history that the concept of patria didn’t exist at all, but society, at one point, decided it was a good, necessary idea. And it kinda was. How
do you create a common purpose without a symbol or idea that represents that commonality? How do you convince someone to risk their lives for a symbol or idea if he don’t believe the intrinsic value of that communality? Patriotism, therefore, was born. To defend oneself’s patria became something worthy to fight and die for. But so it is for the hooligan for his football team, isn’t it? Or for a terrorist to explode himself for his religion. Or for someone to punch another in the face for a television on Black Friday. Patriotism, granted, helped humanity to reach new heights. Our capacity to join our efforts into a common goal is the sole reason we evolved, from the cavemen to the businessmen in New York and Tokyo. However, at the same time that patriotism unites, it also divides. Everyone outside one’s borders can be seen as different or even as rivals or enemies. Intolerance, hate and distrust
are born and thrive. All because of an imaginary line. As a Brazilian, I find it interesting that Americans, overall, are very proud of being Americans. Not to say Brazilians aren’t, but believe me that you won’t see Brazilian flags very often anywhere (at least in Rio). Unless in the World Cup, of course. Much of this have to do with war, I would bet. The last war Brazil was a protagonist was in 1870, when Brazil was still an empire. Forgive me for being blunt, but Americans have wars all the time and that brings forth stronger sentiments toward one’s country. But I have to admit that’s good to be a “war free” country. We are a simple people, show us football (sorry, soccer) and you’ll make us happy. By the way, there is a song that literally says “that football is our biggest tradition.” But what does the future hold? It’s obvious that humanity is getting more
connected by the day, and that people across the world are hours away from each other (by plane, of course). All of these changes makes me wonder if this construct of patria may be on the verge of becoming obsolete. Think about it, patria being a social construct means that there shall come a time, perhaps in the near future, that we won’t need it anymore. Like a child putting aside the fairy tales, society will have no need for countries as we know them. We’re entering the realm of speculation now, of course, but what if going from here to Japan is as cheap and fast as going by car from Fort Myers to Miami? Do you really think that the concept of countries as we know them would remain the same? I believe not, and it’s interesting to consider this kind of scenario now because it makes you realize what’s really important and what is not. At the end of the day, countries, flags, anthems are not really
Photo courtesy of crazywebsites.com WWII propaganda poster symbolizing a united world patriotism
important. A hundred years from now we may all be singing the anthem and under the flag of Earth. Not
America, not Brazil, not England. Just Earth.
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When candidates malfunction Clinton: Email scandal or political distortion? By Mindy Paniagua Contributing Writer @mindypaniagua Presidential nominee Hillary Clinton’s use of a personal email account and server during her tenure as Secretary of State has dominated the headlines over the past several months. However, it is still unclear to many what the actual scandal is and if it is valid. There are many conflicting views among Americans. Some say Clinton’s use of a personal email account and server could have placed the country’s safety in jeopardy. According to the released FBI investigation, the “investigation and forensic analysis did not find evidence confirming that Clinton’s accounts or mobile devices were compromised by cyber means.” However, the report states the
disclaimer that the FBI did not have access to all of Clinton’s mobile devices and computer components. This begs the question: What happened to the rest of the electronic devices used by Clinton? According to the report, Clinton’s aides frequently did not know the whereabouts of a previously-used devices once Clinton began using a new device. Justin Cooper, one of Clinton’s aides, recalled two occasions where he personally destroyed Clinton’s old mobile devices with a hammer. After reading this, I question the accountability of Clinton. These devices could have contained confidential information that only government officials know. These government officials should know how to preserve and destroy electronic devices with confidential information.
I would personally prefer these devices be destroyed than be obtained by an enemy due to not being properly disposed. Clinton’s use of a personal email account is frequently called into question. Many ask why she didn’t just use the stateissued email account. It is important to emphasize that during Clinton’s tenure, the state’s Bureau of Information Security Management did not enforce “restrictions on the use of personal email accounts for official business,” according to the report. I cannot blame Clinton for that policy. As you can tell, everyone makes mistakes. Part of the state department’s mission is to “shape and sustain a peaceful, prosperous, just and democratic world.” Emails play an important role in communication with
peers; this is no different among the State Department or foreign diplomats. Clinton was questioned about the “C” markings in an email chain, which indicated the material in the emails as confidential. Clinton said she did not know what the “C” marking identified, according to the report. It is important to note the classification levels in this matter: Top Secret, Secret and Confidential. According to the report, Clinton stated she“ took all levels of classification information seriously.” Many Americans, including myself place the safety of our country in the hands of public officials. Every day is a day where we, Americans, live our lives knowing anything could occur. Yet, we find that with our hope on government, we will be in safe hands. I believe Hillary did not
intentionally plan to place information in jeopardy by using a private email server. Hillary has stated over and over again that it was out of convenience that this was done. Nonetheless, this does not excuse her actions. The scandal itself is important for the American electorate, but it seems to be exposed way out of proportion. Media outlets seem to have dragged the Clinton’s email scandal for more than a whole year. There are more important issues to focus on. Why not focus on how each candidate will target issues dealing with the economy, race relations among our communities, immigration, public safety, domestic and foreign terrorism, gun control, foreign policy and the global environment. It valid to talk about the emails, but it about time American engage in other conversation
regarding the election by now. It is the equivalent to getting your permit, instead of getting your driver’s license. Yes, you are engaging in the election, but you are limited into what you are exposed. We are divided by the platforms of two parties, who are seeking the presidency at all costs. Hillary Clinton has publicly stated using a private email was a mistake, and assumes the responsibility attached. Whether or not the public supports her will be decided at the polls this November. Validation of the candidates’ statements will have the final say on who becomes the next president of the United States.
If you want to win, then read the news Johnson’s stumble could spell trouble for third party By Bret Munson Contributing @bret_munson
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In Aleppo, Syria, at least 120 people were poisoned during a chlorine gas attack, and one 13-year-old girl was killed. The story hit the air Wednesday morning and has had major traction across the world. Syria has been dealing with a major civil war for a few years now and almost all of our political leaders are knowledgeable about the situation, or so we thought. Thursday morning in an interview with MSNBC, Presidential Candidate Gary Johnson was asked
about Aleppo. “What is Aleppo?” was the response given by the third party candidate in his interview. Gary Johnson is trying to be the third party hero in an election where the two titan candidates are some of the least desirable people to ever run for president. In order for Johnson to have a chance this year, he needs to be perfect, unflawed and practically breath-taking with every speech or interview he gives. Which means he may have just taken himself out of the race as a result of his interview on Thursday. Foreign affairs is one
of the most crucial roles a president has, especially when dealing with the Middle East. For any one of political powers to not know what Aleppo is, especially considering it’s the center of the Syrian Civil War, shows signs of ignorance. The Libertarian, thirdparty candidate is playing to those who are knowledgeable enough to realize that the other two candidates are horrible. He has a chance, but a small one. Granted, this is his first huge mistake that made national wake but he doesn’t have room to play around if he looks to be the first thirdparty nominee to win since Teddy Roosevelt.
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Gary Johnson blanked during an interview with MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” panel when asked about the Syrian city of Aleppo
People see Johnson as our political savior, but if
that is the identity he wants to claim, then he should
probably turn on the news.
Sex, snacks and Snapchat Dissecting relationships in college By Catey Phiel Contributing Writer @fgcueaglenews It’s late afternoon in the North Lake dorms. The kitchen sink is full of dishes, the couch is still covered in mysterious stains, one of our toilets is still broken, and “Grey’s Anatomy” is on a continuous loop in the living room. This is our Garden of Eden. Our shared place of peace where we make dinner that heavily consists of pasta and our words of frustration towards the opposite sex. This is home to four girls who are figuring everything out from boys to chemistry and clumsily falling somewhere in between. It’s just like “Sex and the City,” only not as glamorous and I don’t think Carrie Bradshaw ever lived off of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for a consecutive week. The 90’s just seemed like a much simpler time. People talked face to face,
Mark Wahlberg was at his prime, chokers and dark lipstick were innovative and everyone wanted a group of friends that did nothing but sit in a coffeehouse all day and talk about their problems. But the best part about the 90’s was how effortless love seemed to be. Things were spontaneous, people met on the street and talked on the phone! It was a time when people embarrassed themselves, wrote songs for one another, made out with Heath Ledger after a paintball game, finally kissed Josh on the top of the staircase and anyone who was anyone wanted to be Meg Ryan. If you don’t know what I’m talking about that’s your first problem. But today, we accept so much less than what we actually deserve. We’ve replaced love letters with Snapchat. Texting is like analyzing hieroglyphics and we’d much rather hide behind the mask of our phone screens than ever
run the risk of getting hurt, but finding something real. We are trapped behind the glass and artificial light like an awkwardly positioned mannequin in a store window. Technology and love go together like mayonnaise and Honey Nut Cheerios. I know some weirdo out there disagrees with me, but I have a feeling he is in prison and is unable to read this. Social media is, in reality, a false prophet that preaches unification and acceptance but heavily sedates the dating world and we’ve swallowed one too many jagged little pills. We’re now addicted to the emojis, memes and mind-games that parade around under the guise of romantic language. Side effects include unanswered text messages, unpredictable mood swings and crippling self-doubt. Here is a perfect example: meet my roommate. We’ll call her Oprah. She’s 20, naturally blonde, eats bread without
ever gaining weight and if we ever ran out of dishes we could easily use her stomach as a serving plate, that’s how flat it is. I’ve been trying to get rid of her to preserve my own self-esteem for weeks. No luck yet, but I’ll keep you posted. Here she is standing in our kitchen putting her hands in her hair and making distress calls like some kind of exotic bird. “Boys are the worst!” she cries, her sentiments echoing off the minimally decorated walls. Her exasperation toward the male gender and their inability to say what they mean is equal parts baffling and hilarious. Boys should be banging down the door to talk to this girl and here she is completely imprisoned by a technological merry-goround of insecurity and misinterpreted media. In this particular episode, however, she’s cursing my own doe-eyed insolent boy. This particular brand has a hipster beard, esoteric tattoos and oozes
with narcissistic charisma that makes him almost seem genuine at times. His hobbies include using texting as some kind of Chinese torture device, working on his car and sticker collection. Don’t judge me. I just want to know why we do this to ourselves. Why do we sit and stare at these tiny screens with these tiny words that are so inconsistent and incoherent? Most of the time it’s like reading subtitles for a French film, with our eyes and hearts strained after it’s over. Of course in the French film, the people are happy and in love because they communicate like normal people, which leaves you sitting on the couch fuming in disdain. The anticipation of waiting for a text is like waiting for a pot of water to boil. Only the pot is evil, sprouts legs, walks over and dumps itself all over you, burning all exposed skin. This is only after it tells you this whole thing
was probably your fault and you aren’t worthy of love. It’s not your fault and you are worthy of love. Don’t listen to a possessed pot and don’t gauge your self-worth based on how fast someone texts you back. Guard your heart because it’s worth guarding and don’t think the only way to be liked is to be easily accessible like a pizza delivery menu. To all the young people out there looking for love over the phone, I say this: get off Tinder –seriously, it’s not doing you any favors– hang out with your parents, because they’re actually cooler than you think they are, and if your phone dies, the sky isn’t falling. The sky is actually pretty amazing if we look up long enough to notice it. And if you ever want to talk, meet at my house for some wine and several pizzas. You don’t even have to shave your legs. I’m talking to you, boys.
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Andy Brandy to speak at Calusa Emmy-winning filmmaker partners with Calusa Nature Center
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Andy Brandy filming a great white shark for the “Shark Week” production. He will be a guest speaker at the Calusa Nature Center. By Romina Combe Contributing Writer @RominaValeria05 Discovery Channel’s Andy Brandy Casagrande IV will be the featured guest speaker at the “Return to Nature” fundraiser, hosted by the Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium. If you’ve ever watched a marathon of “Shark Week,” or just tuned in for a glimpse at the jaws of a great white shark, then chances are you’ve seen footage filmed by Casagrande. Casagrande is known as one of the most accomplished shark cinematographers of our time. His work on Discovery Channel has allowed viewers to take a step into the breathtaking world of the ocean and, with it, the chance to meet its greatest predator, the shark. His cinematography is currently widely-known and praised. He has even been the recipient of an Emmy Award. Now, Casagrande has been
chosen to appear at the Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium’s “Return to Nature” fundraiser. Casagrande will be featured as a guest speaker at the event and will deliver a presentation to attendees. VIP attendees will enjoy a personal cocktail hour and a chance to take photos with the filmmaker. In the evening, guests will be able to see wildlife presentations with birds of prey. This will include Trouper, the blind raccoon, as well as other animal ambassadors. There will also be a preview of CNCP’s 2017-20 revitalization plan. Aside from this, attendees will be able to participate in live and silent auctions, while enjoying great food and drink. “This is a great night for a worthy cause,” said Brandon G. Phillips, the chair of the event and president and CEO of Global HR Research. “A highlight of the evening is certainly our special guest speaker Andy Brandy Casagrande IV of ‘Shark Week’ fame,
a two-time Emmy Award winning cinematographer. He is coming to Southwest Florida especially for CNCP to raise awareness of our efforts for CNCP revitalization. Of course, he will have some amazing shark tales to tell, as he is a huge contributor to Discovery Channel’s ‘Shark Week.’ I imagine when swimming with sharks, you have some great stories,” Phillips said. “Our guests with VIP tickets will enjoy a reception and photo opportunity with Casagrande, as well as our live animal ambassadors that will be there from CNCP.” The main mission of the Return to Nature event is to get the community excited about the Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium and the future renovations of its facilities and program expansions. This will allow visitors to continue making great memories as they connect to nature and expand their environmental education. “Simply put, the Calusa Nature Center
and Planetarium is a pillar of our community, and it needs our help,” Phillips said. “We are nearing the center’s 50th anniversary — our new 2017-20 revitalization plan, which will be unveiled to the community at the Oct. 1 Return to Nature event, will bring exciting changes, structural improvements and new exhibits to CNCP. There are so many benefits to environmental centers like CNCP — from vital tourism, wildlife education, summer camps, health and wellness experiences through connecting with nature, wildlife preservation and rehabilitation and more. Connecting with nature is just good for the soul and good for the earth, and CNCP can offer visitors a premier experience.” The fundraiser event will not only enhance the community, but will also be a very entertaining evening for all of those who will be attending. “It is going to be sheer fun, from Casagrande’s presentation, on site
animal ambassadors like Trouper, the blind raccoon, the food and party atmosphere, all in the amazing surroundings of Dwayne Bergmann Interiors Concept Home in the heart of Fort Myers,” Phillips said. “Being a part of raising awareness and money to maintain an iconic community gathering place, that is an important reason for the residents of southwest Florida to be excited about this event. For more than 40 years, CNCP has been at the forefront of amazing wildlife and nature experiences. A group of concerned citizens are investing their time and talents in our newlyestablished Revitalization Plan that will bring new life to the center, and more. Our goal is to make CNCP a premier spot for ecotourism and eco-education, so that our youth and the public will return to nature – and return to the Nature Center.” The “Return to
Nature” fund raiser will be held on Saturday, Oct. 1, from 7-10 p.m., 6-7 p.m. for VIP guests, at the Concept Home of Dwayne Bergmann Interiors at 13733 Brynwood Lane, Fort Myers. The individual tickets are $125 per person, while the VIP Experience tickets, which come in limited quantity, are available at $250. VIP tickets grant access to a special preview from 6-7 p.m. This includes the meet and greet photo opportunity with Casagrande, a private tour of the host’s concept home, photos with the on-site animal ambassadors, the signature cocktail, membership to Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium and more. Major sponsorships will range from $1,500 to $10,000. To purchase sponsorships and tickets, you can visit www. ReturnToNatureSWFL.org or by calling 239-275-3435.
Trike-A-Thon Races Through SWFL Kids bike to raise money for A Mom’s Helping Hand By Sebastian Gonzalez Contributing Writer @SebGon8 A Mom’s Helping Hand, the non-profit organization, has been working for over a year, assisting single moms in the Southwest Florida area. When Kristen Schaufler, a single mom of two, founded the group, there was only one task on her mind: help the single mothers of the area provide a better life for their kids. “We have support group meetings twice a month.
We help them with toiletry items, birthday parties for their children, school supplies, Christmas gifts,” said Schaufler, “everything that can help stretch their budget.” The Trike-a-Thon brought together over 30 children who were racing their bicycles and tricycles to help their moms as well as moms of other children who are in need of financial assistance. The $5 registration fee was an effort to keep the doors of the nonprofit’s office open. It doesn’t receive
any grants or help from the government, and the funding comes – mostly – from donations. Vendors and other organizations, like the Nutty Scientists of Southwest Florida – an organization that brings fun and science together to educate the youth with basic science shows – provided entertainment, food and education to attendees. Most members of A Mom’s Helping Hand collaborated by bringing together tables, tents, cleaning and decoration of the bikes and tricycles, and the race itself.
The group’s new offices, located in North Fort Myers, give them the opportunity to organize events in their own parking lot. Before, the group would organize events in libraries and parks. They help 20 moms and 33 children on a monthly basis. A Mom’s Helping Hand is a nonprofit that still has a long way to go, but it is progressing and bringing the best help it can to local families in need.
EN Photo / Sebastian Gonzalez Riders ranged from ages 3-10. Racers paid $5 for the race and were eligible to win prizes and decorate their bikes and trikes.
Agency of the Week The CREW Land and Water Trust is a private, nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to the preservation and stewardship of the water resources and natural communities in and around the Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed (CREW). CREW’s majestic 5,000-acre saw grass marsh is the headwaters for this 60,000-acre watershed – which includes Audobon’s famous Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary. CREW is looking for an Environmental Education Intern and a Marketing Intern for fall semester. Applicants must be able to work 10-15 hours/week on weekdays. Scheduling is flexible. The interns must be seeking a degree in education, environmental studies, biology, interpretation or related field. Interns will receive training and guidance from a professional environmental educator. Applicants must also pass background check to qualify. Please contact Jessi Drummond at education@crewtrust.org for more info.