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Music to be banned in student plaza By Jaclynn Crelin Contributing Writer @jax819 At a student government meeting on Sept. 6, Vice President Emmalyn Green mentioned that the Student Government President Thieldens Elneus heard speculation of banning music in the Student Plaza. This change in policy only bans the use of amplified music during the hours of 8 a. m. to 5 p.m., which are normal operation hours at FGCU. “The policy change for amplified sound in the Student Plaza is because of the location and proximity to Adaptive Services and the Testing Center,” said Amanda Putnik, director of communications and marketing for Student Government. This policy is still in the works, according to Putnik. It is currently being drafted and will be reviewed by University Administration. “Since the policy is still being reviewed, there is no set date for when it will be implemented,” Putnik said. The policy will implement the elimination of any and all amplified sounds such as music, megaphones and even excessive screaming. “All RSOs, public speakers and private organizations will be affected by the limitations of amplified sound of any kind in the Student Plaza,” Putnik said. The change will be managed by Campus Reservations, which is why it will affect everyone who plans on being in the Student Plaza whether they are students or guests. All clubs and other organizations that plan on using music, loud chants and megaphones to draw people in will soon be asked to keep noise at a moderate level out of respect to the employees and students that use both Adaptive Services and the Testing Center to help them focus. “I think this ban is a great idea,” said Ioannis Georgoulis, a sophomore at FGCU. “It will allow students to socialize without being interrupted by those extra noises that drive us all crazy. I’m sure in the long run it will make the student plaza more enjoyable.”
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EN Photo / Allie Taylor Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump addresses a crowd of about 8,000 during the Trump-Pence rally at Germain Arena on Monday, Sept. 19. This was Trump’s first appearance in Southwest Florida since November of 2015. By Rachel Iacovone Managing Editor @totesrachel Some Donald Trump supporters said they woke up as early as 3 a.m. to be one of the more than 8,000 people at Germain Arena for the Sept. 19 rally in Fort Myers. Many of those in attendance were current and former FGCU students, who waited in the four to five hour-long line to hear the GOP presidential candidate speak. For many students, this election is especially momentous, considering it is the first they are old enough to vote in. Students’ reactions post-
rally were mixed. The Trump-Pence campaign gave away more tickets to Monday’s event than Germain’s 8,284-person capacity. According to NBC-2, tickets were given to anywhere from 9,000 to 15,000 people, leaving many to watch from outside the arena on large screens provided by the campaign. Throughout the morning, supporters holding signs with “Les Deplorables = Victory” and “Hillary for Prison” created the mood and theme for the rally to follow. A gentleman, donning Trump attire and an
electric guitar, entertained those waiting in line. Women with “Adorable Deplorable” shirts, a slogan created from the recent comments from Hillary Clinton calling Trump supporters a “basket of deplorables,” posed for pictures. A man in a Clinton mask holding a “Trump vs. Tramp” sign greeted rally goers at the main entrance to the arena. The doors to the event opened at noon, an hour earlier than announced, but safety from the weather did not quiet the rowdy crowd. Four men on the floor threatened
physical violence toward each other, one of which had to be restrained by his friends; others, in line at the concession stands, argued with the workers about their inability to serve alcohol during the rally, while the majority took their seats, damp with sweat and rain, without issue. At 3 p.m., when Trump was scheduled to take the stage, Joe Gruters, a Florida Trump campaign co-chairman, welcomed and thanked everyone in the audience for their support and their participation in the political process. He gave
special recognition for veterans, first responders and former and current teachers, asking each to raise their hands to a round of applause from the packed arena. “Donald Trump will fight for our freedom,” Gruters said. “He will bring back jobs from overseas and stop letting foreign governments rip us off. Donald Trump will secure our border and deport illegal aliens that are committing violent crimes. Donald Trump will stand
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Student honored at state level for service learning By Calvin Daily Contributing Writer @fgcueaglenews An FGCU student is being recognized on a statewide level for her involvement in service learning. Noelle Stone, a junior legal studies major, will be awarded the Florida Campus Compact Student Excellence in Service award at the Florida Campus Compact Awards Gala in Tampa on Nov. 17. Stone, along with two other recipients, will receive the student excellence award out of all applicants from every university in the state of Florida. What sets Stone apart from her competition is that as of fall 2016, she has completed over 450 hours of service, a venture very
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few college students can attest to. Stone, who applied for the award in summer 2016, said that it is an honor to be able to represent FGCU. “I was very surprised that I got it,” Stone said. “I was not expecting it.” However, those who have worked closely with Stone are not as surprised about her acknowledgement. “Noelle motivates me everyday to be as successful as she is,” said Sydney Parsons, a fellow junior at FGCU. Parsons and Stone have worked on numerous service learning projects together since their induction into the Leadership Through Service program their freshman year. “Noelle is the ultimate multitasker,” Parsons said.
“Once she puts her mind to something, she makes sure to get things done.” Both Parsons and Stone have collaborated on efforts for the FGCU College Reach Out Program and The Quality of Life Center nonprofit, which both offer resources for underprivileged youth. In accordance with servicelearning projects, they both co-founded their own registered student organization on campus. “It’s exciting to watch Noelle find her place in service and go on to make a difference in the world,” Parsons said. “I’m so happy that we were able to have the same values.” Stone has made service learning a beneficial part of her time at FGCU, but her collective 474 service-learning hours did not happen by chance.
Photo courtesy of Noelle Stone (From left to right) Sydney Parsons, Noelle Stone, Jalisa White and Vernazia Harmon pose during the 2015 Leadership Summit.
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The world in brief Harry Potter’s house is for sale The popular fictional character Harry Potter’s childhood house of 11 years is now up for sale for $620,000. The house is located in a small, quiet suburban town of Bracknell in Berkshire, roughly 25 miles west of London. The three-bedroom house with a back yard and garage has soared in value in recent years. At the height of global Harry Potter mania, the house was sold for $325,000.
France becomes first country to ban plastic cups and plates France is the first country to completely ban disposable plastic cups and plates. A new law states that all disposable tableware must be made from 50 percent biologically sourced materials that can be composted at home by January 2020. By January 2025, that number will rise to 60 percent.
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A 17th-century church in Cusco, Peru was destroyed by fire on Sept. 16. Peru’s Ministry of Culture says the San Sebastian Christian Church’s roof is in danger of collapsing, 80 percent of the altar ceiling is destroyed and 60 percent of the main hallway is ruined. Authorities are still unsure on what started the fire.
Bahman Golbarnezhad of Iran died on Saturday, Sept. 17 following a crash during the men’s road race at the Paralympics. According to the International Paralympic Committee, Golbarnezhad received treatment at the scene and was in process of being taken to the athlete hospital when he suffered a cardiac arrest. He died while arriving at the hospital. Golbernezhad had also competed in the London 2012 Paralympics.
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coursework — she has since branched off to find her true passions. “I started a volunteer relationship with the Cape Coral Chamber of Commerce where I helped organize the women’s leadership conference,” Stone said. “With the conference, I really found my niche with women empowerment.” Currently, Stone interns with the Abuse Counseling and Treatment center. ACT deals
with domestic violence cases and helps victims gain a more positive perspective on life. Working on a weekly basis with the organization, Stone has gained a collective 140 service hours in the fall 2016 semester alone. These efforts with ACT prompted Stone to be recognized for the student excellence award. “My actual passion is helping others,” Stone said. “I fell in love with the idea of diving deep into a nonprofit service agency and making an
impact with them.” Katharine O’Connor, the coordinator for service learning from FGCU’s Officer of Service-Learning and Civic Engagement, said she remembers her initial response to meeting Stone two years ago. “I was immediately drawn to Noelle because of her demeanor and positive attitude,” O’Connor said. “I knew she had something special because you could see her heart.” O’Connor, who will also be represented with
the Campus Compact Community Engaged Educator award in Tampa, said that Stone’s recognition is a testament to giving back to the community. “Noelle is extremely dynamic and passionate,” O’Connor said. “Seeing her begin to work with ACT, it’s like she has just transformed into a new level as a person. Her passion is contagious.” Stone said that with her award she wants to convey the message that the FGCU service-learning hour requirement
does not have to be a burden. “It should be an opportunity to find your passion and find something that you love working toward,” Stone said. Stone says she hopes to be an advocate for students to make an impact in the community and continue her efforts with ACT and other nonprofits. “Noelle is a little ball of sunshine that has never stopped shining,” O’Connor said. “She’s only gotten brighter.”
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Local couple opens fitness club By Summer Fernandez de Castro Contributing Writer @fgcueaglenews After years of planning, hard work and confrontation, Glenroy “Glen” Huggins and Laura Huggins have done more than just find their place in the community --they’ve taken part in changing it all together. Glen, 27, and his wife Laura, 26, began Fort Myers’ Elite Profile Fitness Club with just some flyers, parking lot boot camps and a vision. Glen was first introduced to health through Herbalife, a nutrition and weight management company. “I ate fast food on a daily basis. In Miami, I had to drop out of my classes because I had no transportation to FIU. I lost my scholarship. So everything was going downhill,” Glen said. Glen was born in the Virgin Islands and moved to Florida when he was four years old with his six siblings and their single mother, who built a hard working environment. They have undoubtedly been his inspiration from the start. “I grew up in the hood and so I saw health as an opportunity to get out of the community I was in,” Glen said. “There was a lot of poverty and I was looking for a way to help my family and my community. It was when Laura got into the business that it really motivated me because she was growing so fast” Laura Huggins was born in Mexico and moved to the United States when she
was three years old. She grew up in Miami with her three siblings and diligent parents. Although she was always a hard worker, she was never really into fitness. She says youth groups and clubs highlighted the team environment in her life. She has always aspired to help the community, originally hoping to be a nurse, but her heart was somewhere else. “I always aspired to be my own boss,” Laura said. “I never wanted to work for anybody.” From the beginning, they were a team. Glen said at first he could hardly stand to work alone. It made him physically sick to work without Laura. The two actually first met at a gym in Miami. Now, they thank health and fitness for bringing them together. “He got me into Herbalife and I immediately started my team,” Laura said. “When we started excelling, our business the boot camp grew. Everybody started bringing friends!” The business was running well in Miami but something told them it was time for something more. After closing the gym, that vision became clear. “I felt this pull on my heart,” Glen said. “It was something God was really pushing me to do” For a few weeks, the couple was living in hotels and running boot camps in parking lots. They found a job at a local gym and spent their free time handing out flyers for their boot camp. “We already had our
Photo courtesy of Laura Higgins Laura Higgins (left) and Glen Higgins pose in workout gear outside of their fitness center, Elite Profile Fitness Club in Fort Myers. The couple began working out after spending years eating fast food and not exercising. Laura often led workout classes at the fitness club while pregnant. ups and downs. We weren’t scared because we were patient and clear on our vision,” Laura said. “Every time we helped someone new, every time someone lost five more pounds, it gave us hope.” About a year ago, Glen and Laura opened Elite Profile Fitness Club in Fort Myers in hopes to change individual personal development and Lee County as a whole. “As the team grows, the impact becomes bigger,” Glen said. Today, Glen and Laura have added a variety of classes to choose from and the sizes of the classes have tripled. One class, Laura taught all throughout her pregnancy with her new-
Family Resource Center earns accreditation By Zack Rothman Contributing Writer @zack_rothman The Family Resource Center at FGCU has earned accreditation from the National Association of the Education of Young Children — the world’s largest organization working on behalf of young children— after an extensive self-study and quality-improvement
process, followed by an on-site visit by NAEYC assessors to verify and ensure that the program met each of the 10 researchbased program standards, as well as the hundreds of corresponding individual criteria. The Family Resource Center is an Educational Research Center for Child Development (ERCCD)
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born, Noah. This has been a huge source inspiration to her clients. “Very few women think that they can empower others. It kept me on my toes and, because of everything we’ve built, I do have the opportunity to lay back and give my full attention to my son,” Laura said. The couple’s success comes from their shared passion to make a difference in the community. In fact, Glen feels that financial success can only take you so far. “You gain success by going out there and working hard and building something for yourself but you gain significance by making a contribution in other people’s lives,” Glen said.
Now, they are working as hard as ever. Throughout Laura’s pregnancy, she maintained her ‘top 3’ status in the organization and in the month of Noah’s birth she still was leading by over 2500 points. The trick, they say, is to live with passion. Because of the efforts Glen and Laura put into creating this positive, welcoming environment, clients suffering with depression, loss of faith or even loss of purpose have discovered the gym – and Herbalife – to be a healthy outlet. Eric Przybylski, 21, is a junior at Florida Gulf Coast University. Before college, he had been involved in basketball and football and had always been in great shape.
But after his first year at FGCU, he started to drift away from the drive to be physically fit. “Losing all the hard work I put in was sad,” said Przybylski. “But when Glen introduced me to Elite Profile, I felt excited to start a new journey. It feels like a restart. They are always by my side and I really feel that I can get back and better than ever.” For anyone looking to go down this path, Glen and Laura say the most important thing is to find a balance in your life. “Try to build for your family. In the process, the pieces will come together,” Glen said. “Be someone who creates pillars in the community.”
FGCU student passes away in fatal car crash By Travis Brown Assistant News Editor @teebrowns FGCU student Ryan Wendler passed away on Tuesday in a car accident on Michael B. Rippe Parkway at around 12:10 p.m. According to the Florida Highway Patrol accident report, Wendler was sitting at a red light when a Mack Truck hit
his vehicle from behind, causing him to be pushed through the intersection into the grassy shoulder embankment. The accident is currently under investigation, and no charges have been issued. The 20-year-old Gainesville native was in his sophomore year at FGCU and was majoring in
sociology. “Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with Ryan’s family and his friends, as they deal with this senseless and tragic loss,” said Susan Evans, the official FGCU spokeswoman. Check back with Eagle News for more on this developing story.
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Biology professors turned virus hunters FGCU faculty members study Zika virus on campus By Melissa Neubek Staff Writer @melissayosephin If anybody knows the nuisance mosquitoes can be, it’s the scientists working behind the scenes to study the viruses – like the currently prevalent Zika virus – that these insects carry. Two of those scientists are right here on the FGCU campus: Sharon Isern and Scott Michael. Not only are they both scientists and professors in the department of biological sciences, but they’re also husband and wife. With funding from the National Institutes of Health, one of the world’s foremost medical research centers, the work Isern and Michael are doing is not only relevant here in the southwest Florida community, but also farreaching. They’ve been married 26 years and have a son named Nico who is dualenrolled at his high school and FGCU. The professors met while studying at Johns Hopkins University – Isern in her senior year of her undergraduate chemical engineering program, and Michael a third-year graduate student studying chemistry. Among many others, one of their mutual interests is the study of viruses. “They’re cool little organisms,” Michael said. “They’re fantastic – they infect things and do it in a different way – and have
Carley Gray, a senior majoring in biology, was recently certified to work on viruses in the lab. “They let you do your own thing,” Gray said. “If you have an idea for something, they want you to solve the problem. In grad school, they’re not going to sit there and tell you what to do, so I feel like it’s really preparing us.” Amanda Tan, who recently graduated with her bachelor’s degree in biology, has been working on the Zika virus since February of this year and has had the opportunity to work with the Florida Department of Health. “We have really awesome opportunities to do real science,” Tan said. “We’re not just washing dishes; we’re doing all the work. It’s a lot of fun and [Isern and Michael] are great to work with. They’re so encouraging, and they really want to give us opportunities to succeed.” Since the professors’ arrival at FGCU in 2004, they’ve revamped the introductory biology course and created an entirely new course as part of the Honors program called “Virus Hunters.” It’s a year-long research-based course where undergraduate students start collecting environmental samples from day one and spend the first semester isolating a unique virus. During the second semester, the viruses are fully genomesequenced, similar to the human genome project. “It’s all discovery based
cool ways of reproducing.” The virus the couple has been studying the longest – since the year 2000 – is the dengue virus. Dengue is transmitted through mosquito bites and affects as many as 400 million people yearly, worldwide, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The dengue virus is closely related to the Zika virus, so Isern and Michael have been able to apply a lot of what they know about dengue to develop new ideas for Zika. There is still a lot that is unknown about Zika, but with funding to develop new vaccines and inhibitors, as well as having patents on two dengue inhibitors, Isern and Michael are busy doing what they can to help understand and combat these viruses. Between research, grants, lab work and teaching, these professors have plenty on their plate, but they love what they do. “I worked in the field before teaching, but as an engineer there was little room for creativity,” Isern said. “I felt stifled and wanted to explore creativity, so I decided to get my PhD. Scott asked me, ‘Are you crazy?’ – he had just graduated from grad school and now I was entering.” While the professors are in the labs daily, the research being done at FGCU is led by undergraduate students and recent graduates. The students meet with the professors once a week.
EN Photo / Melissa Neubek (Left) Sharon Isern and Scott Michael, biology professors at FGCU, have been studying the Zika virus on campus with funding from the National Institutes of Health.
– it’s not a canned lab; it’s not, ‘here’s a protocol, go to it.’ It’s about discovery,” Isern said. “What is the virus called? What does it do? As an outcome of their research, they end up being student authors in a public database of all known sequences, which is pretty cool.” When Isern first came up with the idea to do a class focused on viruses, she did research to see if there were similar classes being taught elsewhere. She came across a program called the Science Education Alliance-Phage Hunters Advancing Genomics and Evolutionary Science program, SEAPHAGES for short. “Phage” is short for “bacteriophage,” which is a virus that infects a bacterium. The SEAPHAGES program is administered in part by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. The program offers a curriculum for
the exact kind of class that Isern was creating, so she got FGCU in as a participating university in 2013. Since then, she and Michael were two of four professors asked to return to train incoming faculty facilitators. FGCU is one of 125 participating institutions, with well-known universities such as Brown and Johns Hopkins involved as well. “It’s gone from a novelty, to a mainstream approach to teaching science,” Michael said. When Isern first started teaching the class, she cotaught it with Lyn Millner, an associate professor of journalism – her work inspired Lyn’s husband, Jesse Millner, an Instructor in the department of language and literature, to write a poem called, “Viva las viruses.” “Sometimes I understand a little
and sometimes I don’t understand very much, but I do understand that they’re doing cool and important stuff,” Jesse said. “They’re really smart and really good at what they do.” With decades-worth of research on viruses, Isern and Michael have a love for science that’s clearly shown in all the different work that they do and those they work with, but at the end of the day, it’s the love of discovery that keeps them going. “People get really into it – science and the love of discovery and the curiosity that’s behind that can take over your life and consume you,” Michael said. “But it’s kind of a good thing – when you find something that you’re passionate about – the things you can discover that no one else has ever in the history of anything discovered, and you figure them out yourself? That can be a very alluring pastime.”
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A concerned mother contacted UPD on Sept. 13, at 5:38 p.m., because she had not heard from her daughter since she was supposed to be out of class at 4:30 p.m. UPD officers met with the mother and were able to determine the student had class until 7:15 p.m. The mother made contact with her daughter
Pool problems At 1:25 a.m. on Sept. 15, UPD received reports of a suspicious person driving in a dark colored minivan driven by an older white male driving on the sidewalk between Biscayne and Everglades halls. University arrived to identify him as the pool guy.
On Sept. 16, at 1:51 p.m., UPD responded to reports that the battery of a golf cart belonging to the Department of Undergraduate Studies was stolen outside Edwards Hall. Police reviewed footage of the incident.
UPD responded to a report of a traffic crash on Sept. 16, at 8:20 p.m. in Garage B at South Village. Upon arrival, they discovered the complainant was sure her car was hit. She was just unsure where the damage occurred.
was reported on Sept. 18 parked near the entrance of Alico Road entrance of the Emergent Technologies Institute at about 10 a.m. Finally after several hours, UPD made contact with the driver to discover they were picking berries. A verbal warning was issued to not pick berries there.
On Sept. 19, UPD responded to reports of students fishing for alligators at the SoVi pond located near the dining hall at 2:01 p.m. Upon arrival UPD discovered it was a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation worker with a large crowd of students spectating.
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20th annual International Reception showcases diversity By Matthew Bell Staff Writer @fgcueaglenews This year’s International Reception was held Sept. 16, at 5:30 p.m. in the Cohen Center Ballroom. It is FGCU’s longest running event and has been held at the university since 1997. Snacks, informational booths and live music in the form of Harpist, Barbara Fischer, preceded the main event. Dr. Nicola Foote, FGCU professor and the master of ceremonies, introduced the event. The night consisted of speeches from professors, exchange students and FGCU students that have studied abroad. Also included were live performances, informational slideshows about possible study-abroad locations and the introduction of Barbados into the university’s student and scholar home
countries. The night allowed for cultural appreciation, education and overall encouragement for interest in university-related international events and opportunities. “To my fellow international students,” said Chad Moran, an international student from Jamaica. “Never be scared to share your culture because whether you’re rich, poor, from any race or background, the true richness in life is how willing you are to share your own culture. I want to say thank you to FGCU for opening up your doors (to international students). It is a remarkable opportunity to change the life of others through cultural inspiration.” Between speeches there were performances that highlighted many cultures. Young girls took the stage to impress the audience with their Irish danc-
ing. Luca Principi, an Italian international student, played piano alongside a slideshow demonstrating the beauty and uniqueness of Italy. Pakistani student, Hafeez Ullah, followed an informative presentation on his home country with an inciting performance of a traditional Pakistani song. “The one thing I loved about Ghana was how happy the people were,” said Evelyn Philistin. “We visited a school for the deaf and blind. And it reminded me to always find happiness even in the darkest of times. Their motto was ‘disability not inability.’ I remember crying, thinking about all the things I would worry about in America like getting a bad grade on a test, someone not texting me back, or the weather. These children had many more obstacles in
their life but they still found a way to communicate with each other.” The event ended with a speech from student-body President, Thieldens Elneus. The 20th anniversary theme was incorporated into Elneus’ presentation, while encouraging international students to get involved with all FGCU has to offer. “More importantly, have fun and make it the best experience you can,” Elneus said. “Take advantage of things we have on campus and be present.” After playing an FGCUat20 video, the audience was directed into the hallway to try different kinds of international foods. EN Photos / Brad Young (Above) Irish dancers perform at the 20th annual International Reception on Friday Sept. 16 in the Cohen Center ballroom. (Below) international student Paul Olivera speaks during the reception.
Eagle mentors international student from Africa By Tammy Falcon Contributing Writer @tamalefalcone For most recently-graduated high schoolers, moving to a new city for college is a yearly occurrence. It’s almost a rite of passage into adulthood. Some students move to completely different countries. They drop everything they know—their family, their friends and their possessions—in order to work and learn. Either they come here to FGCU, or students from FGCU head over to many of the different countries the study abroad program offers. Usually the International Studies department, the people who help the students coming from other countries, provides international students with a
>> Trump continued from A1 strong against radical Islam — no more politically correct weakness.” RNC co-chair Sharon Day spoke for a time about Clinton’s downfalls in comparison to Trump. “She lied to the American people,” Day said. “She lied to the liberal media; she lied about what the FBI director said about her lies.” The crowd responded with a round of “lock her up.” Florida Rep. Dane Eagle also spoke about Clinton, adding that, as president, she would “serve up a nice warm plate of socialism, with a side of taxes and a weakened military for dessert.” An hour and nineteen minutes past his scheduled
mentor known as an Eagle I Ambassador. Tatiana Galdamez is an ambassador, and the girl she is mentoring Sonia Messaoudi, a student from Tunisia, Africa. Members like Galdamez have found that working through International Services is a learning opportunity. “They say if you travel somewhere for a week it broadens your perspective, but it does change as well when you talk to someone from a different country,” Galdamez said. “Everything is new, everything is different from what I’m used to,” Messaoudi said. “Everyday seems like a new experience, so each time I wake up and think, ‘okay today is going to be a good day because I’m going to experience something new.’” She went out of her way to pick Messaoudi up from
the airport – something she wasn’t required to do –as well as took her out shopping for supplies she had to leave behind in Tunisia. Galdamez is there to teach these students the ropes. If they have any questions about the school – or just about American life in general, she is there to answer them. She makes sure their stay at FGCU is comfortable, being there as a mentor and a friend. Galdamez is not required to stay with her or follow her around everywhere, giving Messaoudi the ability to branch out herself. Yet, coming to an entirely new country can have its challenges. Messaoudi has found the hardest part about being an international student is the people. “I need sometimes to like, take time to think why someone acted this way,
why they said this thing,” Messaoudi said. For Galdamez the cultures are what tend to clash. For example, something Americans consider rude might not be to a person of a different culture. It’s about learning how to keep an open mind. Sometimes, it is not only the people or the cultures that can be hard for an international student, it’s also the application process. Messaoudi mentions that she didn’t originally apply to FGCU. In her experience, the process included filling out an application, which their school would then put online as they wait for a university or college to choose them. She didn’t know much about FGCU, so when they accepted her, she had a month to learn more about the campus and the area. Ted Michel, an interna-
arrival, Trump made his appearance. He rattled off statistics, mentioning the terrorist attacks in New York and New Jersey, the San Bernardino shooting, the Boston bombing and the Pulse nightclub shooting. Trump’s speech mentioned Clinton’s recent political scandal as well as his immigration and foreign policies. He also read a poem about a woman and a snake, which he used as a metaphor for the U.S. allowing Syrian refugees into the country, and he summed up his economic plan in three words: “jobs, jobs, jobs.” Trump and his fellow speakers mentioned the topic of “radical Islam” over 20 times, Benghazi five times, Clinton’s “deplorables” comment four times, her emails three
times and Kaepernick’s “disrespect” twice. Gypsy Sanchez, a senior at FGCU, said she went to the rally to be open-minded and to hear what Trump had to say, but many in her seating area “were fighting and just being super disrespectful.” She said she ended up walking out. “I felt uncomfortable with what Trump was saying,” Sanchez said. “He brought up Muslims and immigrants. I’m an immigrant; I came from Colombia. And, he was talking about how all these immigrants just come to cause violence.” Melany Hernandez, the secretary of College Republicans on campus, had a very different experience. “Believe it or not, I still wasn’t decided on if I wanted to support Donald
Trump or not and thought maybe by attending the rally and seeing him speak live, it would be able to make my decision easier,” Hernandez said. Hernandez said she was very impressed with the way Trump spoke and how clear he was in making his points. She said she was also happy to see not a single instance of racism, hate or violence. “As a Hispanic American who automatically is classified as someone who has to hate Trump, I can proudly say that’s not the case,” Hernandez said. “Donald Trump does care about everyone; he doesn’t want to kick out all immigrants or not let anyone in.”
tional student from Haiti, had a different experience. “I applied to the regular application, but, as an international student, I had to take the TOEFL (an English language test) because English is not my native language,” Michel said. Messaoudi’s decision to come to FGCU was based on the idea that she was going to grow as a person. Messaoudi wants to experience things that other people in Tunisia haven’t before. She wants to use this experience as a way to advance her future career. Luckily, she has someone like Galdamez by her side. “You can see that she genuinely cares. Like the way she does her work you can tell she puts in a lot of effort and cares a lot about what she does,” Jonathon Rodriguez, one of her friends, said.
Messaoudi, and the other international students, also have the International Services here at FGCU helping along the way. “The international Services had played a big role in my admission here at FGCU because they did the paperwork to help me transition to college life. They kept me updated, and they matched me with an Eagle I Ambassador,” Michel said. With multiple events, study abroad opportunities and learning possibilities, International Services has managed to make FGCU bigger. They give students like Galdamez, Messaoudi and Michel opportunities they might have never had. Students can visit their office in Reed 122 to discuss study abroad opportunities or how to become an Eagle I Ambassador.
EN Photo / Rachel Iacovone A Trump supporter protests Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, wearing a mask in her likeness and boasting signs mocking her campaign during the Trump-Pence rally at Germain Arena on Monday, Sept. 19.
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Fall fashion turns to street style influences Even in the Florida heat, fall looks can be spotted around campus
Courtesy of Harper’s Bazaar Trends such as leather, velvet and influences of street style are seen in this fall’s clothing lines.
By Brynna Stilwell Contributing Writer @fgcueaglenews With the beginning of fall comes the beginning of new fashion trends. While women’s and men’s fashion trends vary, there are also some crossovers. Taking the trends seen on the runway and in the streets and
adding the opinions of some FGCU students, the best and worst trends of the season are here. Fashion trends are subjective, and not every person feels the same way about them. Within women’s fall fashion, sweaters, boots and leather always seem to find their way into the biggest trends of the
season. However, according to Vogue, another fabric that has become popular within fall fashion is velvet. When asked if she would wear velvet clothing, Ani Drayton, 18, said, “If it makes me hot, I’m not with it.” However, velvet is a fabric that, when used properly, can actually feel cool. Rachael Woodham, 18, said, “I like it when it’s on shirts, not dresses.” “I wear what I have. I would (wear leather) if I didn’t live here,” said Vanessa Kraft, 18, when asked about her outlook on fashion. However, other girls, like Morgan Prohaska, 18, have said that they “could do leather.” The popular boots of the season, according to Vogue, are hiking boots. In many different styles, some with heels and some
without, they can appeal to a lot of people with different tastes in fashion. Among college students, the most common color is black, but the height of the heel always varies. Cross body purses are an easy, cute way to hold all of your things with ease, and they are popular on and off the runway this fall. Many high end designers featured cross bodies on their runways this season, including Burberry. Within men’s fallfashion trends, the color copper has been used a lot. Seen on both the runway — used in shows such as Topman Designs — and in street style, the color is gaining a lot of attention. While the industry is fond of the color, FGCU guys do not feel the same way. “It’s more like blue and
gray for me,” said Dylan Mertslufft, 20. Silk fabric has also been used a lot this season. According to GQ, it’s the fabric of the season for men’s clothing. Some FGCU guys couldn’t agree on whether they were for or against it. While Guy Massimo, 18, and Cedric Dunham, 18, said they wouldn’t try silk, other guys like Chris Keigharn, 18, Calvin Daily, 21, and Nicholi Brown, 18, said they would try it. In contrast, designers are much more open to the idea of silk. Dolce & Gabbana used silk to create an entire suit for their New York Fashion Week show, and other designers like Ami used the fabric for jackets. Silk is usually most commonly used for dress shirts. Trends are always hit or miss. Even if fabrics
or colors are considered popular within the fashion world, guys — especially those in college — don’t pay as much attention to trends as they do to comfort. They tend to stick to what they know because that is what they like. Girls’ perspectives on trends are similar, mostly due to lack of funds and the temperature. It is difficult to follow trends created in cities like New York because up north, fall is cool. In Florida, especially Southwest Florida, warm fall trends are too hot for the outdoors. So while you may see some trends in magazines, you most likely won’t see those same fashions on campus until winter, when the weather is slightly more ideal.
From left to right: Topman Designs (Courtesy of GQ), Pringle of Scotland (Courtesy of Vogue), Ami (Courtesy of GQ), Stella McCartney (Courtesy of Vogue), Rag & Bone (Courtesy of Vogue)
Many first-time awards at the Emmys By Emily Ford Editor-in-Chief @152emily After trying to catch a ride with James Corden and the cast of “Modern Family,” Emmy Awards host Jimmy Kimmel instead wound up in a limo with GOP presidential candidate Jeb Bush in the show’s opening skit. In a strange interraction, Bush gave Emmy-nominated Kimmel some solid advice while driving to the show. “If you run a positive campaign, the voters will ultimately make the right choice,” Bush said before adding, “Jimmy, that was a joke, and shave that wig off your face, you godless Hollywood hippie.” This was one of the many political jokes and statements of the night. Kimmel, and even a few of the night’s winners, set their sights on GOP candidate Donald Trump, whereas others gave Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton a shoutout. As for the winners, Julia Louis-Dreyfus won her fifth Emmy Award for best comedy actress for her role in “Veep.” This was a no-brainer, but throughout
the night, there were some shocking wins. For example, best drama supporting actor went to Ben Mendelson for his role in “Bloodline” as Danny Rayburn. I was totally convinced the award would go to Peter Dinklage for his work in “Game of Thrones.” Aziz Ansari received aground-breaking nomination for best comedy actor in his series, “Master of None,” – the first nomination for the award ever given to a South Asian actor – but unfortunately, lost. However, he did walk away with the Emmy for best writing for a comedy series. Kate McKinnon won the Emmy for best supporting actress on a comedy series for her role on “Saturday Night Live,” in which she plays, among other characters, Hillary Clinton, whom she thanked in her acceptance speech. The best acceptance speech of the night definitely belonged to Jeffrey Tambor, who won best comedy actor for his role in “Transparent” as a transgender woman. “Please give transgender talent a chance,” Tambor said.
“Give them auditions. Give them their story.” This is Tambor’s second consecutive Emmy for his role in “Transgender” and this year he used his speech as an opportunity to plead the case for transgender performers trying to break through in Hollywood. Tambor finished his speech by adding: “I would be happy if I were the last cisgender male to play a transgender female.” Another show that had a great night was “The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story” which won nine awards, including best limited series. Sarah Paulson walked away with best lead actress in a limited series with her work in “The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story” as Marcia Clark, O.J. Simpson’s former prosecutor. Paulson also won the best plus one award because she had Clark accompanying her. Overall, “Game of Thrones” was the big winner with a total of 12 wins out of 23 nominations. I expect next year to look pretty similar with the season seven premiering in the summer of 2017.
AND THE WINNER IS... Outstanding Drama Series “Game of Thrones” (HBO) Outstanding Comedy Series “Veep” (HBO) Outstanding TV Movie “Sherlock: The Abominable Bride” (PBS) Outstanding Limited Series “The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story” (FX) Outstanding Reality Competition Series “The Voice” (NBC) Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program RuPaul Charles, “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Outstanding Variety Talk Series “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” (HBO) Outstanding Variety Sketch Series “Key & Peele” (Comedy Central) Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series “Making A Murderer” (Netflix) Outstanding Animated Program “Archer” (FX) EN Illustration / Allie Taylor
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LASO Game Night to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month Curated this week by special guest Eagle News EIC, Emily Ford:
Autumn Leaves 1. “LIKE I WOULD” - ZAYN 2. “You and I” - Pvris 3. “Nikes” - Frank Ocean 4. “Sweater Weather” - The Neighbourhood 5. “Softly We Go” - Evenings 6. “Scars To Your Beautiful” - Alessia Cara 7. “The Greatest” - Sia 8. “Roots” - Imagine Dragons 9. “Drive” - Halsey 10. “Auburn Epitaphes” - Mutual Benefit
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Photos courtesy of Latin American Student Organization Latin American Student Organization Game Night is the second event to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month throughout the months of September and October.
By Priscila Galambos Contributing Writer @fgcueaglenews On Tuesday, Sept. 27 from 6:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., the Latin American Student Organization at FGCU will be hosting a Game Night. The game night will take place in Sugden Hall, room 111. This event will have food, refreshments and many different games. Some of those games will be dominoes, UNO and checkers.
This will be the second event LASO is hosting to commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month, the first being Miami Vice Nights on Sept. 21. Hispanic Heritage Month takes place from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 and was established in 1968 by Lyndon B. Johnson. Many Hispanic and Latin independence day celebrations fall within this time period. In the United States, Hispanic Heritage Month is a time in which different
cultures can learn from each other. LASO hope’s to encourage people to learn about different cultures, and socialize while recognizing the contributions that people of Hispanic and Latin origins have made to our country. The LASO invites all students to come enjoy this event and mingle with their peers to share their diverse cultures.
Angel Olsen’s “MY WOMAN” sings to the ‘sophomore slump’
Photo courtesy of Jagjaguwar Angel Olsen’s style is an eclectic mix of her “haunting voice” and folk-rock.
By Luke Janke Staff Writer @jankeleg Indie-head sweetheart, Angel Olsen, comes back
with a shockingly refined release, “MY WOMAN.” Coming off of a characteristically lo-fi, selfbuilt career, Olsen’s sound
is baptized in optimizers and twangy guitar successions, and reborn as a true blue rock outfit. A stark contrast to her 2014 release, “Burn Your Fire For No Witness” — although stark might be hyperbole — Olsen sets herself apart from the bedroom GarageBand dreamers and becomes someone who could sell out a venue in Brooklyn with ease. Joined by a full studio band, the tracks on “MY WOMAN” focus on the subjects of love and pain, contemplating life and the futility of love. She uses emotion and, at times, desperatelyreaching vocals to drive home the anguish. But, even in the darkness, Olsen finds mantras of strength.
In the song “Not Gonna Kill You,” she reassures herself in the bridge, “It’s not gonna break you, it’s just gonna shake you.” The opening track, “Intern,” is as far away from rock as this album gets, with 80s pads, dreamy synth fills and ambient vocals. To be honest, it could be my favorite track, relating love to an internship: “I don’t care what the papers say, it’s just another intern with a resume / I’m gonna fall in love with you someday.” As a folk-rock singer, Olsen does astoundingly well with using her sparingly haunting voice to strike a chord with listeners. As a rock queen, she uses a more distorted and heavily guitar-driven
approach that vibrates well with angst, but leaves the lyrics a bit shallow and, for me, hard to follow. They’re either too personal in this album or just not enough. While early tracks like “Never Be Mine,” and “Shut Up Kiss Me” are upbeat and rockabilly in nature, the B-sides slow the record way down, like a car exiting the highway. “Heart Shaped Face” makes you want to sway in the dim light of fire, and Olsen channels a Lana Del Rey-like voice that swells and echoes throughout the track. “Sister” and “Woman” are grand, lumbering, poetic gestures, running almost eight minutes each, that may be nice to listen to on a sultry, dull evening when your breath is heavy
with stout. When you want a tune to take a night drive to, these are some of the tracks I would tuck away for later. Olsen throws her strengths where the instrumentation wavers, and “MY WOMAN” has a bit of a sophomore slump consistency to it. Her moxie and affinity for long form tracks make you wonder if Ray LaMontagne and Frankie Cosmos became one person for this album as Angel Olsen. Perhaps, my lust for drastic experimentation left me longing for more dissonance, but my palette felt dry throughout the first listen. It’s a nice listen, but not an album that will really stick to your ribs.
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AHS introduces new ‘true story’ narrative on screen
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The teaser trailer for season six was a cryptic beginning to the newest addition to the American Horror Story series.
By Julia Browning Assistant E&L Editor @juliabrowningxo Dark, scary woods; dead, bloody pigs and human teeth falling from the sky all set the stage for your new nightmares in season six of “American Horror Story,” in which the words “Based on True Events” float eerily over the screen. The series began on Sept. 17, when creators finally unveiled the new season to fans who have
been curiously waiting for the past several months. AHS put out no traditional advertising for the show and never released the theme or cast, leaving fans wondering what its 30-second adverts could possibly be leading up to. When creators refused to release any details about the show, fans decided to call the season, “My Roanoke Nightmare,” because those are the words that flash during the
brief title sequence. Each season of AHS is different, but season six takes on a whole new persona, applying a narrative technique it has never used before. Episode one incorporates a reality show theme, a la “Celebrity Ghost Stories,” with half of the characters describing the events and the other characters acting them out. Lily Rabe, a longtime AHS veteran, and Andre Hollans play the characters describing their terrifying
ordeal, talking to the camera as if they’re in an interview. Sarah Paulson and Cuba Gooding Jr. play an interracial couple who’ve moved out of LA and into the South. Their characters act out the events. Things turn from bad to worse, causing Paulson’s character, Shelby, to flee the house and eventually get lost in the woods, where the earth moves mysteriously and people in cloaks with pitchforks and
torches are sure to cause trouble. That’s where the episode comes to a close. AHS remains shrouded in mystery, leaving fans with enough questions to keep them watching for the next episode. Will Roanoke remain the setting? If so, what’s with the reality-show theme? Reality horror shows change topics each episode, covering a variety of terrifying subjects. This leads some viewers to
believe that season six will cover a variety of scary based-on-a-true-story type stories. Perhaps they’re trying to appeal to our society’s tendency to consider a story that is true even more terrifying than a story that is pure fiction. Maybe, the creators of AHS have simply decided there’s enough horror in real life to use as inspiration. Either way, the intrigue of it all has inspired me to finally hook up my cable.
‘Blair Witch’ earns No. 2 spot in box office By Deanna Simmons Contributing Writer @fgcueaglenews In 1999, horror movie fans flocked to theaters to see the psychological horror film, “The Blair Witch Project.” This year is no different. Horror movie fans rushed yet again to see a reboot of well-known horror movie “The Blair Witch Project.” “Blair Witch” hit theaters Sept. 16. “An improvement over its predecessor in almost every way, Blair Witch is a worthy successor to ‘The Blair Witch Project,’” said
Matthew Parkinson of “The Escapist.” The original story of students who went missing before their footage was found under an old house, creates a well-known story arc. While this story has been frequently used in the industry recently, when the film was made, the concept was fairly new. The reboot connects both in a unique way, with ties between the first and the new film. Recently, many wellknown horror movies have been rebooted, and while some are nowhere near the caliber of the originals, according to their overall ratings, “Blair Witch”
stands to be a cult thriller that may, in fact, surpass the original. The original, while taken in first-person view — much like cult classics such as Cloverfield — has now been brought to third person, with camera angles that show more than the original did, while retaining the terrifying scares that fans loved about the first movie. “All in all, ‘Blair Witch’ was quite satisfying and made me think: this is what the first sequel to the original film should have accomplished,” wrote Bill Zwecker of the “Chicago Sun-Times.”
BEHIND THE NUMBERS - Box office total (Sept. 19) over $10 million - $5 million budget - Runtime: 1 hour, 30 minutes - Director: Adam Wingard - Opening weekend revenue: $9.5 million (No. 2) EN Illustration / Allie Taylor
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SPORTS It’s all in the family
A family tradition that has lived on for 19 years
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“Ever since he was born, I used to carry him as a baby on my hip to any game,” head coach Jim Blankenship said.
By Emily Kois Assistant Sports Editor @emilykois What started 19 years ago, has now become a family tradition. In his career, there may be tough losses and sensational wins, but the biggest win for FGCU women’s soccer head coach Jim Blankenship is in the close-knit relationship he shares with his family. If anyone knows the FGCU women’s soccer head coach, they know there is always one specific
person by his side during every home game: his son. Nearly two decades have gone by, and Jim Blankenship continues this ritual. When asked how long they have carried out this tradition, Jim Blankenship responded, “Ever since he was born, I used to carry him as a baby on my hip to any games. This is my 10th year at FGCU, and even at my schools before, I would do the same.” However, this tradition goes beyond just Jim Blankenship and his son,
Justin, it also affects the entire Blankenship family. Jim Blankenship’s dedication to his family was the driving force behind this custom. “It’s a big part of our family, and we’re all really close,” Jim Blankenship said. “So, that connection is important.” Aside from just home games, the son and family have also traveled to away games just to keep up the strong bond they have created over the past 19 years. “I’ve traveled with the
team multiple times, all the games that require buses, and I don’t miss any school days; I’m going,” Justin Blankenship said. Beyond just attending the games with his dad, Justin Blankenship also finds that sitting alongside his dad is beneficial to him for his future plans. “Learning the ropes is a privilege, and maybe later on in life, if I want to do this as a career, I’ve learned from one of the best,” Justin Blankenship said. “I’m under his wing, so I feel more connected.
I have a long way to go if I do decide to pursue this career, but maybe, in five years, if the opportunity comes.” A transfer from Florida SouthWestern, Justin is happy to be at FGCU and to have the opportunity to help out his dad, and the team, in any way possible. “I used to play soccer, but when we moved here I stopped,” Justin Blankenship said. “Then, I used to just come to the soccer camps and did some things to help out with the team.”
Family is an integral part of the Blankenships’ ideals, and this seemingly small tradition has brought the family closer together. “Doing this as a profession, it eats up a lot of time from your family and the recruiting component of it, so I’m blessed that the whole family is heavily involved,” Jim Blankenship said. “Family time is important to us.”
Men’s golf opens season with 12th place finish at EKU Intercollegiate
Photo by Linwood Ferguson Failing to finish first in a tournament since March 2014, the Eagles look to end their two-year drought.
By Miguel Rodriguez Sports Editor @Miguel_Rod0914 After opening the first round tied for ninth, the FGCU men’s golf team finished 12th at the EKU Intercollegiate at the university club at Arlington to open the 2016 campaign. Despite the rain that caused weather delays during both days of the tournament, the Eagles finished with a team score of 866 (+26) after finishing with a score of 258 in the first, 289 in the second and 292 in the final round. Keaton Jones led the way for FGCU by finishing the final round with a score of one over 71. Jones finished the tournament
tied for 12th with a score of 211(+1). During the final round, the Eagles struggled on the back nine, shooting plus 15 on holes 10 through 18 after shooting plus two on holes 1 through 9. “We just weren’t able to get off to a good start today, and that cost us,” head coach Eric Booker told FGCU Athletics. “We were able to get things going on our back nine, the front side, but it was too late. Hopefully, we’re able to take some key learning points from this seasonopening tournament and apply them in our next event.” The Eagles will now head to Lorton, Virginia to compete in the Patriot
Intercollegiate on Sept. 25 to 26.
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Volleyball extends win streak to 11 with 3-1 victory over FIU By Ashley DeBoer Staff Writer @fgcueaglenews
Despite dropping the first set, the Eagles powered back to win three straight sets behind 20 kills by Amanda Caroll.
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On Tuesday evening, FGCU claimed a match win against FIU and remained undefeated at the Nest (2325, 25-14, 25-20, 25-20). The Eagles lost the first set when FIU put up a big block and FGCU had holes in the defense, but the next three sets, FGCU dominated with a versatile offense with 60 kills compared to FIU’s 43 kills. In the first set, Amanda Carroll pounded a cross court kill followed by an FIU error to give an advantage to the Eagles, but following that shortlived lead, FGCU spent the rest of the set trying to catch up to FIU. FIU’s offense pounded on the Eagle’s defense, and the Panther’s defense put up a big block. After a close comeback from the Eagles, FIU claimed the first set ending with a kill, 25-23. The second set started with a lead from the Eagles, forcing FIU to take an early timeout at 5-1. FGCU had to change up strategy to keep the lead by
putting up a stronger block and swinging over FIU’s block and tipping to take a seven-point lead, 18-11. A kill from Marlene Moeller followed by an FIU error ended set two in FGCU’s favor, 25-14. The third set started off neck and neck, but the Eagles took the lead when Moeller added another kill, forcing the Panthers to take a time at 10-5. A tip kill from Maggie Rick took FGCU to an eight- point lead, 14-6. FIU worked to make a comeback but fell short when FGCU claimed the set victory with a back row attack and kill from Carroll, 25-20. In the fourth set, FGCU and FIU exchanged the lead point for point. A kill from Carroll in the back row gave FGCU its first definite lead at 14-10. An overpass from FIU was answered with a kill from Karissa Rhoades, forcing a FIU timeout at 2013 FGCU up. A kill from Carroll followed by an error from FIU ended the match in favor of FGCU, 25-20.
Volleyball freshman Ciara DeBell out for the rest of the season with a torn ACL EN Illustration / Audrey Mobley
Albert Ruiz Position: Forward Junior 6 feet 2 inches Hometown: Barcelona, Spain
DeBell made a big impact offensively for the Eagles, notching 74 kills through nine games.
With a hat trick against UNCW and a goal against FAU, Ruiz broke the program record for goals in a single season with eight goals on the season. After finsihing the game against UNCW with the program’s second ever hat trick, Ruiz has been named to the Top Drawer Soccer’s national team of the week and the Atlantic Sun Conference Offensive Player of the Week. Despite picking up a knock to his knee in their recent matchup against FAU, the Eagles will rely on Ruiz’s record breaking season as he looks to add to his program record goal total.
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By Ashley DeBoer Staff Writer @fgcueaglenews During an eventful match against Indiana University on Sept. 10, FGCU’s volleyball team experienced a great loss even though they won the match. Ciara DeBell went down with a devastating injury during the fourth set against IU and shocked the crowd along with her team. She went down with a knee injury, and later, results showed that she had torn her ACL and would unfortunately be out for the rest of the 2016-17 season. As a rookie, DeBell
came onto the court for the Eagles, making a name for herself by playing in 30 sets since the start of this season. In the second tournament of the season, the FGCU Hilton Garden Inn Invitational, she was named to the AllTournament Team after contributing 28 kills to her team’s success. So far this season, she has been dominating offensively with 191 attacks, 74 of those being kills, and stayed in during the set to be a versatile player in the back row. She also added 64 digs to her record and nine blocks. DeBell has made an impact on the team thus far and made a great addition on the
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court next to power hitter Amanda Carroll and setter Maggie Rick. Because of her ACL tear, she will not be playing alongside her teammates for the rest of the season. She has made a difference for the team, allowing them to make history by beating IU and having a winning record of 9-2. DeBell is a freshman. Therefore, she will still have a few more years to be back on the court after her injury heals, paving the way for more Eagle victories. But, for this season, the Eagles will be taking a loss by not having DeBell out on the court.
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FGCU men’s soccer earns fifth consecutive win with 5-1 victory over FAU
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Scoring a combined 10 goals in their last two matchups at the FGCU Soccer Complex, the Eagles will hit the road to face NJIT in their first Atlantic Sun Conference game of the season.
By Miguel Rodriguez Sports Editor @Miguel_Rod0914 After defeating UNCW 5-0 on Saturday, the FGCU men’s soccer team put five goals in the back of the net once again, defeating FAU 5-1. “We got some good chances, and we’ve had some good locks,” head coach Bob Butehorn said. “We know some difficult roads are ahead, so we can’t build too much on it.” Arion Sobers-Assue led
the way for the Eagles in the goals column, netting his hat trick with a goal off of a shot on goal by Shak Adams in the 60th minute. “I’ve been waiting for moments like this for a while,” Sobers-Assue said. “After my injury, I was kind of down. But, now, I get to play with my family, and it feels amazing.” The numbers in the stats sheet translated onto the pitch in the first half, as the Eagles led every offensive category while maintaining the bulk of
possession, dominating the Owls in the first half. In the 30th minute, Sobers-Assue put the Eagles ahead after he buried the ball in the back of the net after Jiro Barriga Toyama had his shot saved. Moments later, SobersAssue was on the board once again after dancing past the defense, ripping a shot past the goalkeeper’s right to give the Eagles a 2-0 lead. In the dying moments of the first half, Albert Ruiz
made history, scoring his eighth goal of the season assisted by Robert Ferrer, breaking the program record for goals in a single season. “To be honest, I wanted to get it done today,” Ruiz said. “It was hard to focus after my teammates told me about the record, but now, I can focus 100 percent on my team and conference play.” At the end of the half, FGCU led FAU 3-0 thanks to two goals by SobersAssue and a record
breaking goal for Ruiz. After giving up a goal in the first five minutes of the second half to FAU, FGCU quickly regained its threegoal lead after SobersAssue found the back of the net once again to earn a hat trick. Tempers began to flare in the final 20 minutes of the half as frustration grew for FAU, as it was unable to unnerve the Eagles’ backline to earn a second goal. Santiago Ortiz capped off FGCU’s fifth
consecutive win, scoring a free kick goal from about 20 yards out by bending the ball against the wall into the back of the net with three minutes remaining in the match. The Eagles will now travel to Union, New Jersey to kick off Atlantic Sun Conference play against NJIT.
Men’s cross country team earns first national rank since 2012 By Miguel Rodriguez Sports Editor @Miguel_Rod0914 After two strong wins in the first two weeks of the season, the FGCU men’s cross country team has been ranked No. 13 in the latest South Region Rankings released by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. Other notable universities that fall on this list are Ole Miss, FSU, Florida, Georgia, Alabama
and Auburn. In the preseason rankings, the Eagles went unranked, but now, being ranked No. 13 marks the second time in program history that the team has been ranked. Not only is this a program history record, it also represents FGCU’s highest ranking in overall program history. This was previously held by the team as well (No. 14) in 2012. Behind the SEC, the A-Sun recorded the second-most
representatives. FGCU was joined by Lipscomb (No. 11) and UNF (No. 14) in the poll. Also, two ACC and Ohio Valley Conference programs and one Conference USA school made up the 15-team field. “I’m so glad to hear about this recognition for all of the men’s hard work,” head coach Cassandra Goodson said. “They’ve earned it and have had a very strong start to the season. The results are nice, but I’m most proud of how they earned
those results through their dedication to early practices and commitment to nutrition, sleep, hydration and having a team-first attitude.” The Eagles are off to maybe one of their most promising seasons, as they continue to win meet after meet and build upon their program-record third place finish at the 2015 A-Sun Championships. Already after two races, FGCU has recorded a pair of team wins and individual first-place finishes. At
the season-opening FAU Invitational, Luka Ndungu led the way, followed by nine other FGCU runners who finished in the top-15. The Eagles took a 23-point margin of victory against Miami (44), FAU (81) and FIU (101). The UNF Invitational also proved victorious for the Eagles, as Ronny Greenup led the way, ending the race with a perfect 5-0 in the multiple dual meet format with wins against UNF (26-29), Jacksonville (15-48) and
Stetson (16-47). Both Ndungu and Greenup were named the A-Sun Men’s Cross Country Runner of the Week for their individual efforts and became only the third and fourth studentathletes in program history to receive the recognition. Next, the Eagles will compete in the highly competitive Mountain Dew Invitational hosted by the University of Florida Saturday, Sept. 24 at the Mark Bostick Golf Course.
“Animo Thomas” Men’s soccer freshman Thomas Delplace out for the rest of the season with a broken leg By Tucker Pany Contributing Writer @T_Pany7
EN Photo / Tucker Pany During their matchup against UNCW, the Eagles wore shirts that read “Animo Thomas,” which means “Cheer up, Thomas” in Spanish.
Though FGCU men’s soccer left UCF with a 3-1 victory, the team did not return home unscathed. In the third minute of the first half, freshman defender Thomas DelPlace suffered a broken leg. Coming into the game, DelPlace played an average of 75 minutes per game with three starts. This
promising young defender hails from Toulouse, France and also plays for Toulouse Football Club. Looking forward, he will have surgery performed by Dr. James Guerra, a medical director and head team physician. During tbe Eagles matchup against UNCW, FGCU players wore shirts with the phrase “Animo Thomas” which means “Cheer up, Thomas” in Spanish to show support
for their teammate. As he misses the remainder of the season, the Eagles wish Thomas a speedy and healthy recovery. “He’s been in a little bit of pain,” head coach Bob Butehorn said.” “His recovery has been great, and the guys are really supporting him. He has a great attitude towards this whole thing.”
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Women’s soccer wins second straight with 2-0 victory over St. Bonaventure
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The Eagles are starting to find their groove, as they welcome Stetson Sept. 23 for their first Atlantic Sun Conference game of the season.
By Tucker Pany Contributing Writer @T_Pany7 Returning home after defeating Liberty 1-0, the Eagles won their secondconsecutive game for the first time this season, defeating St. Bonaventure 2-0. To get a win is always important,” said head coach Jim Blankenship. “We got a chance to play a lot of people, so to walk
away with a win on a Sunday is great. We’ve felt that the last two Sundays we should have gotten a result. I’m proud of the effort today and that second goal was a big goal, it took a lot of pressure off.” In the first of a fivegame home stand for the Eagles, and the first ever matchup between FGCU and St. Bonaventure, a 1 p.m. kickoff, with a realfeel temperature of 100 degrees, set the stage for a
tough test of athleticism for both sides. In the 20 minute, the two-time Atlantic Sun player of the year notched her 6th goal of the season. The assist came from the collective efforts of Meaghan Mulligan and Lindsey Patton who drew the defenders out of position and removed the attention from Tabby. After a pass from Mulligan and a dummy run from Megan Young,
Tabby lifted the ball into the roof of the net off of a one-time finish. Tindell’s goal marked her 58th career goal, making her the fourth-highest scorer in Atlantic Sun Women’s Soccer history. Soon after, Tindell had a one-on-one goal scoring opportunity, but unfortunately hit the post. To start the second half, freshman goalkeeper, Melissa Weck, proved vital to the preservation
of the lead as she turned away solid efforts from St. Bonaventure. In the 77th minute, a mistake by The Bonnies goalkeeper, Lauren Malcom gave Megan Young her first career goal after Malcom’s weak pass to her center back was intercepted by Young and put in the back of the net, giving the Eagles a 2-0 lead. From there, Melissa Weck held strong until the end of the game, turning
away multiple chances from the Bonnies. This earned Weck her 5th clean sheet of the season. “We really want to look to improve on capitalizing on opportunities in front of goal,” Tindell said. The Eagles now turn their attention to their first Atlantic Sun Conference game of the season, as they welcome Stetson to the FGCU Soccer Complex on Friday, Sept. 23.
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This week in athletics Women’s soccer at Stetson By Chelsea Fernandez Staff Writer @chelsea1447 The FGCU women’s soccer team hosts the first A-Sun game of the season against Stetson at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23 at the FGCU Soccer Complex. Last season, the Eagles defeated the Stetson Hatters 6-1 and 5-0.
This game will start off conference play, as FGCU looks to win its seventh consecutive regularseason title. FGCU will then host Fairleigh Dickinson on Sunday, Sept. 25 at 1 p.m. on the FGCU Soccer Complex.
Swimming and diving at All-Florida Invite By Jesse Martin Staff Writer @JesseMartin247 The FGCU women’s swim team kicks off its 2016-17 season with the three-day All Florida Invitational, starting Friday, Sept. 23 and going on until Sunday, Sept. 25. The invitational will take place in Fort Lauderdale, Florida at Nova Southeastern University.
Men’s tennis at Bedford Cup
New head coach Dave Rollins looks to have a strong start to the season with the All Florida Invite. Rollins inherits an Eagles squad who had a 12-1 meet record last season and won their conference championship. The All Florida Invite will feature most of the major schools in the state of Florida, including Florida State and University of Miami.
By Chelsea Fernandez Staff Writer @chelsea1447 The FGCU men’s tennis opens its season with a three-day tournament against USF in the Bedford Cup hosted in Tampa. The matches are set to be played from Friday, Sept. 23 through Sunday, Sept. 25. The FGCU men’s
tennis finished last season with a loss against USC Upstate in the A-Sun tournament. The Eagles will then travel to San Diego California and compete in the San Diego State Fall Invite from Oct. 7 to 9.
Men’s soccer at NJIT Cross country at Mountain Dew Invitational
By Chelsea Fernandez Staff Writer @chelsea1447
FGCU men’s and women’s cross country will travel to Gainesville, Florida to compete against UF in the Mountain Dew Invitational Last season, when the Eagles competed in the invitational, both the men’s
and women’s teams placed third, with women losing second because of a scoring dilemma. Next, FGCU’s cross country team will travel to Spartanburg, South Carolina to compete in the Upstate Invitational at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 1.
Women’s soccer vs. Farleigh Dickinson By Chelsea Fernandez Staff Writer @chelsea1447 The FGCU women’s soccer team starts off the week with a match set against Fairleigh Dickinson at 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25 at the FGCU Soccer Complex. The match against the Knights will be the Eagles final non-conference game of the season. The Knights were on a 12-game winning
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streak last season going into the NCAA tournament, but they lost in the first round of the tournament. Next, FGCU will host its second game of Atlantic Sun conference play at the FGCU Soccer Complex against USC Upstate at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30.
FGCU men’s soccer begins its first of four away games in a row in Union, New Jersey, facing the NJIT Highlanders. The Highlanders will face a red hot Albert Ruiz, who notched an impressive hat trick within the first 50 minutes of the 5-0 defeat of UNC Wilmington’s Seahawks Saturday night.
Volleyball vs. Bethune-Cookman
Men’s soccer at Rutgers By Tucker Pany Contributing Writer @T_Pany7 FGCU men’s soccer will look to keep its hot streak alive against Rutgers University in Piscataway, New Jersey on Sept. 27. Rutgers will look to earn its first win of the 2016-17 season. Much like the game that will precede this one, this is a first ever meeting
With confidence high and the momentum in favor of the Eagles, NJIT will have to be at their best. This is the first ever meeting between the Highlanders and the Eagles and will surely prove to be a tough test for both sides. Following this match, FGCU men’s soccer will continue its streak of away games against the Scarlet Knights of Rutgers University on Sept. 27.
between the two sides. If FGCU wins its impending fixture against NJIT, then this will start its four-game away trip on the right foot. The other half of this streak of away games will continue against the FIU Panthers on Oct. 4 and conclude against Jacksonville University’s Dolphins on Oct. 8.
By Emily Kois Assistant Sports Editor @emilykois With an overall record of 10-2 and a nine-game win streak, the Eagles will have a quick turnaround after playing FIU and Stetson last weekend. FGCU will travel to Daytona Beach to play Bethune-Cookman at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27. The Wildcats come into the match with an overall
record of 1-10 and a fivegame losing streak. The last time these two conference teams met was on Sept. 15, 2015 with a score favoring the Eagles, 3-1. Then again on Oct. 13, 2015 with another 3-0 win that favored FGCU. Even with the absence of key player Ciara DeBell, the Eagles have remained dominant and hope to continue their control with a win over BethuneCookman.
Volleyball vs. Stetson Men’s golf at Patriot Intercollegiate By Chelsea Fernandez Staff Writer @chelsea1447 The FGCU men’s golf team heads to Virginia for the second match of the season at the Laurel Hill Golf Club hosted by George Mason University from Sept. 25 to 26. Mason placed eighth in last week’s EKU’s golf event,
with FGCU placing in 12th. FGCU hopes to get better weather for this upcoming match, since last match’s weather brought up many issues throughout the event. The Eagles will then head to Boca Raton for a two-day course match from Oct. 1 to 2 hosted by FAU.
By Emily Kois Assistant Sports Editor @emilykois With a strong start to the season and an overall record of 10-2, the Eagles come back home to play Stetson at 7 p.m.,Saturday, Sept. 24 at Alico Arena. The Eagles are coming off of a nine-win streak and will face the Hatters, who have gotten off to a rough start this season with
an overall record of 2-11. The last time these two conference teams met was on Sept. 26 and Oct. 10, 2015. Both of these matches went to four sets, with both matches favoring FGCU 3-1. At home, the Eagles are 6-0 and hope to continue their perfect streak with a win over Stetson while Stetson hopes to regain momentum and come out with a win over FGCU.
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Clinton’s Health Why pneumonia scare is a non-issue By Olivia Hyde Contributing Writer @OKaHyde Concern for the health of the Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, has been made into a critical issue for this upcoming presidential election. A suspicious stumble at the 9/11 ceremony, and an ominous pause at a democratic speech have people guessing whether or not Hillary will survive a minute in office without kicking the bucket. Some accusing the candidate of having cancer or epilepsy. The point made against Clinton that she will not be able to perform her presidential duties while battling whatever ailment she is supposedly battling is ludicrous. Several notable past presidents have suffered
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Clinton’s collapse at the 9/11 ceremony in New York leaves many uncertain of candidate’s health.
some sort of disease, which may have eventually killed them, and turned out to be exceptional at the job.
Former President Franklin D. Roosevelt led the nation to victory in World War II, saw the American people through
the Great Depression and was the only President in history to be elected four times. He was also suffering from polio and confined to a
wheel chair. Former President John F. Kennedy headed the space program to put a man on the moon, petitioned Congress to start the Peace Corps, had a hand in reforms during the Civil Rights Movement and prevented a potential nuclear disaster with Cuba. He also suffered with Addison’s disease, a disease affecting the adrenal glands that caused him many symptoms and required medication and steroids to control them. His disorder had no effect on his ability to perform his presidential duties and also was not the reason he didn’t finish his term. I have no opinion on whether or not Clinton will be the best candidate for the upcoming election, but her health will most likely have no bearing on her ability to do the job, as history has shown. Accusa-
tions have been thrown at both parties concerning the health of each party’s candidate. In reality, the health of a candidate should have no effect on a voter’s choice. Recently Republican nominee Donald Trump, appeared on the television show Dr. Oz to prove that he was in great health, but that doesn’t mean he won’t get hit by a car tomorrow, or develop cancer in the next year. It also doesn’t mean that because of his ‘sparkling health review’ he will be a better choice for president. It’s important to focus on candidates’ plans and actions instead of how well they fair in excessive heat. This isn’t survival of the fittest. It’s choosing the right person who will do the job to the best of their ability.
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Trump unviels plan at rally for paid maternity leave with help from daughter Ivanka By Catey Phiel Contributing Writer @fgcueaglenews Oh, Mr. Trump. Every time we talk about the man that is the equivalent of a political mythical creature, I feel like I’m in an episode of “I Love Lucy.” Oh, what kind of shenanigans is he going to get himself into this time? Well, Donald Trump has a newly formulated maternity-leave plan that will be sure to knock you up…out. He plans to secure mothers with a fixed income for their maternity
leave which will run over the course of six weeks. This is a pretty big deal considering that, currently, the government only enforces a 12-week unpaid leave of absence for most employees, according to ABC News. On top of that, this maternity leave/child care plan allows for working parents to “deduct child care expenses from their income taxes and [create] dependent care savings accounts.” The brains behind the operation, however, seem to be that of Trump’s eldest daughter, Ivanka, who gave an impassioned speech that
exemplified her dedication to providing affordable child care to today’s working parent. She gave an anecdote about a woman who was facing homelessness and who, while going into a job interview, left her two children in a hot car. She used this as the opening to her speech to exemplify the detrimental effect inaccessible and expensive child care has on working class parents. The plan is geared toward dual-income families, which were not common when these familycare laws were established in the late 1940s. It now
focuses on aiding “a primarily male work force that no longer exists.” Ivanka solidified this with the statistic that women now represent 47 percent of the American work force. There are, of course, those who see faults in the Trump plan. Josh Barro from Business Insider Online, said “such a mandate could discourage companies from hiring workers who they think might have children.” So anyone with a uterus? Got it. Hillary Clinton plans to enforce a 12-week paid leave, but with a 2/3 wage cap so things don’t become
too generous. Whether it’s the pros or cons of this plan that resonate most with you, I have to admit this is innovative thinking for the Republican Party – a political party known for its God-fearing Christians and white, male-dominated masses. For a Republican candidate to understand that today’s families are represented in a variety of numbers, and are not pigeon-held to one gender, speaks volumes for the changes that could be made, and acts as a bright spot on an otherwise spotty track record for Donald J.
Trump. But one has to ask, is this simply a stigmatized, sexist man trying to get the female vote in order to secure his presidency or a father who empathizes with the tumultuous burden of having offspring? I don’t want to assume that he is incapable of understanding that financial burden, but his kids seem like the type that got a yacht-of-themonth club membership for their first birthdays. But I’ll leave that to be decided.
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Freedom fighters What are we really fighting for? By Sam Palmisano Assistant Opinion Editor @sampalmisano On Aug. 24, 1814, British troops burned the White House and most of Washington, D.C. to the ground. It’s been over 200 years since this happened, yet America is still so scared it might happen again that it spent $598.5 billion on the military budget in 2015 alone. You probably hear it all the time: “Our soldiers are protecting our freedom” or are“overseas fighting for our rights.” Who exactly is threatening these rights and freedoms? Last I checked, there isn’t an army in the world willing to take up arms
against the good old U-Sof-A on our home soil. Save for 9/11 and Pearl Harbor, no country has managed an attack on American soil in the last century. Even Pearl Harbor was an American military base located in Hawaii, which wasn’t even a state at the time. According to a 2010 Pentagon report, America has 662 official military bases around the world. 70 years after World War II, we still have 174 base sites in Germany and 113 in Japan. Any Republican will tell you that every single soldier there is serving to protect our rights and freedoms. There’s no doubt that soldiers make sacrifices. They leave their families, their homes and their
country to go into an unfamiliar place in the name of freedom. At least, that’s what they’re told. The reality is that American freedom hasn’t been truly threatened since 1814. To Americans, war is always fought on foreign soil. That’s because America is always either joining wars or starting them. With the exception of both World Wars – which we joined as retaliation for American lives lost in foreign territory – America’s main reason for entering wars in the last century has been to “protect democracy.” The wars in the Middle East are claimed to be retaliation for 9/11. What
most history books fail to recognize is that 9/11 was retaliation for the Gulf War. Terrorists didn’t just wake up and decide to attack America. Their home countries had been the victims of American war for over a decade. American foreign policy has taken a full interventionist stance, a 180 degree turnaround from the wishes of George Washington. We’ve been going to war for so long that people have stopped questioning why we’re really there. When questions do arise, it’s always the same two answers. The first is that we’re stepping in against an oppressive regime or terrorist group. The
problem with this answer is that if America really cared how foreign citizens were being treated, why haven’t we stepped in against Venezuela or Cuba or North Korea? The second answer usually involves some variation of the word “democracy.” Obviously, American government is so great that we have to make sure everyone has it. It’s just a coincidence that of the 69 countries without democracy, America is always at war with the ones that contain oil. It’s also interesting to point out that African American soldiers in Germany during World War II were fighting against a government that had isolated one race as
inferior, yet those same soldiers returned to a country where they and their families were still considered second-class citizens. They fought to protect freedoms they didn’t even have. America has about 1,492,200 active military personnel. If no other country is threatening our rights and freedoms, what exactly are they doing? When I was five years old, my brother enlisted with the Marines. He was, and still is, my hero for serving our country. It’s okay to recognize soldiers for their service, but it’s also okay to disagree with the real reasons we are at war.
Weed could be the best thing for America By Josh Ballin Staff Writer @joshballinn It’s time for Americans to put down the glass and pick up a joint, because sitting on a couch relaxing and eating a bag of Doritos sounds much more enjoyable than puking into a toilet. Marijuana is the third most popular recreational drug in the United States, according to Norml.org, an organization that promotes the legalization of the drug. The drug is used by nearly 100 million Americans each year, and there is no question that its popularity is increasing. There seems to be a craze across the country, and almost everywhere you go the local law enforcement will tell you that they find many people either
smoking or eating marijuana concentrates. This sounds like it would be a problem, but I’m not so sure. There are countless articles about the negative effects of smoking marijuana. They refer to how smoking kills brain cells, which leads to reduced critical thinking skills and memory. Although the effects of this can be detrimental, I think that marijuana is something that could be positive for people to use. Let me be clear, younger people whose brains are still developing should not be smoking marijuana. But people whose brains are finished developing should be allowed to smoke. It’s time to make smoking marijuana legal everywhere in the United States. Alcohol consumption has had negative effects on
our society. Domestic violence, crime, and death are three results of Americans’ abuse of alcohol. This difference between the societal acceptance of smoking versus drinking proves that our society has its priorities backwards. We banned marijuana because it was thought to be an addictive drug and was believed to be dangerous. As years have gone by and more research has been done, scientists have made it clear that it is not as addicting as they said it was. Alcohol is addicting, and if you don’t believe me ask the 17.6 million adults who are alcoholics. It is the most popular addictive drug in our country, according to the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse.
People are noticing this, and there is a movement now to get marijuana legalized in the United States. States like Colorado and Washington have made it legal to use marijuana both medically and recreationally and now both states are experiencing their lowest unemployment rates since 2008, according to DrugPolicy.org. Colorado has one of the fastest growing economies in the nation, and it’s all because of marijuana. Imagine if marijuana was legal in all 50 states. Our economy would boom as a result of the emergence of a whole new industry. Our cash crop would be marijuana, not corn. The benefits of legalizing this one plant are so great, there’s no reason the bill to legalize it should be a nobrainer to pass.
The drug also has a positive effect on the heath industry. Medical marijuana is proven to reduce stress and anxiety, and may even be a cure for some cancers. This plant is a miracle, and rather than using it to its full potential, we are keeping it away from use. With marijuana’s popularity rising, people became concerned about the effects of driving while high. To address these concerns, a new device, similar to a breathalyzer, has been created to determine how much marijuana a person smoked. This new marijuana Breathalyzer can tell exactly how much marijuana a person has consumed. This will hopefully prevent people from driving high. No one should ever drive under the influence of any drug, whether that drug is marijuana or alco-
hol. Uber and Lyft provide transportation for people who are under the influence, and people should not be driving if they are high or drunk. We need to make marijuana legal. The benefits outweigh the risks, and, personally, I feel like it would better our country both financially and socially. Since 2006, 88,000 people have died from alcoholrelated incidents, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Smoking just makes sense, and to provide a safer future for a country, we must have a joint effort between the citizens and our government to make legalization happen.
Forget the good, remember the bad Society’s rules on remembering mistakes By Sydney Van Dreason Staff Writer @sydney_0815 The word “mistake” is defined in the dictionary as being “an action or judgement that is misguided or wrong.” You’ve made mistakes, and I’ve made many mistakes. If mistakes are so common and expected in life, then why do we as a society judge people on their mistakes and use them as labels? One of the most common “mistakes” I hear about, via TV shows or social media, among other outlets, is teen pregnancy. People are labeled for being teen parents, but we don’t always know the circumstances behind it. We don’t know the whole story, and yet we judge people anyway
because they must have “made a mistake.” We shouldn’t judge others based on one mistake and let it overshadow a lifetime of achievements and good deeds. I once had a friend in middle school who was intelligent and usually a stickler for the rules, but there was this test in Spanish class that she forgot to study for one day, and she made the rash decision to cheat. She was caught, and even though she had no past offences and was widely known across the grade as being a good student, the teacher labeled her as being a “cheater,” and she was never given a second chance, even though she felt really bad and never cheated on a test again. But this scenario happens to students all
over the country on a daily basis, doesn’t it? Young people make mistakes in life all the time, and for some, these mistakes may be used to define them as overall people, and society is wrong to take one choice in your life and use it to assume all of your future decisions. Making mistakes isn’t just for average people like us though. Celebrities make mistakes too, and more often than not, they feel bad about their actions and want to amend them. But usually society won’t let them, and they’re stuck with a reputation centered around one little mistake. One of the most prominent examples today is Ryan Lochte, an American Olympic swimmer who vandalized a gas station during the Olympics in Rio and then lied about some of the
events that occurred that night, including having a gun placed to his head by fake policemen. Lochte apologized for his actions, and on the premiere night of “Dancing with the Stars,” Lochte said that he agreed to do the show so that he could get a fresh start. On that same night, however, protesters rushed onto the stage wearing anti-Lochte t-shirts while accomplices in the crowd began to chant, “Liar!” toward the swimmer. Even though Lochte apologized and appeared genuine in regret, he is still labeled as a “liar,” and this one mistake he made has seemed to overshadow his success as a competitive swimmer. No one really remembers that he is a 12time Olympic medalist who holds at least three world records and has been twice
named the American and World Swimmer of the Year in 2010 and 2011. No. Now people remember him as the man who got drunk with his teammates and made irrational choices that got himself suspended for 10 months. Drew Barrymore is in the same boat as Lochte. She developed an addiction to drugs and alcohol in her early teens, and after being sent to a rehabilitation center, things finally started to look up for the actress when she founded her own production company called Flower Films. As successful as she is now though, her early substance abuse will not be forgotten or let go. Sure, celebrities are public figures and should be held to a higher standard because they are constantly in the spot light and are pressured to be good
examples, but they are allowed to make mistakes too. The point is, making mistakes is a natural and expected part of life. Everyone makes them, and everyone should have the right to be able to move on from them. As students, we’re going to make dozens of bad mistakes over the course of our college careers, and then we’ll make even more after we graduate and enter the real world. If we go through life judging people and labeling them based on mistakes they’ve made in the past, then how are we ever going to learn from our mistakes and become more well-rounded and openminded people?
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Bar goers help Eagles in need
FineLines reaches out to nightlife hotspots to gather food for FGCU’s Food Pantry By Georgette French Outreach Editor @GeorgetteFrenc A club or bar is the last place that anyone expects to make a contribution to help those in need, but this past weekend, guests of popular nightlife hotspots collected over 400 pounds of food for FGCU Eagles in need. Patrons from the surrounding Fort Myers and Estero area spent all weekend partnering with FineLine Promotions to give back to FGCU Eagles by donating food as they enjoyed their nights out. Students were surprised to see a food drive happening at their favorite bars, but many expressed that it was an interesting idea. For the first time this year, FineLine Promotions – an organization created by FGCU seniors – conducted their bi-annual canned food drive to help provide for FGCU’s Food Pantry, and the outcome was very positive. From Sept. 8 to Sept. 11, members of FineLine Promotions went to popular FGCU hang-out spots such as Rusty’s, Rhythm House, and Keys Bar to collect canned foods from patrons of the bars. FineLines Promotions works to promote nightlife events that FGCU students would be interested in, while also
working to lower bar costs and create a studentfriendly atmosphere. “We came together when two FGCU entrepreneurs, Kyle Blank, president of FineLine and Adam Otoole – both seniors –, decided they would like to make the nightlife better for FGCU students, as well as the local community,” FineLine intern Blake Wills said. “Beginning Jan. 1, 2016 they brought in multiple EDM DJs, teamed up with the Miracle Baseball league to create ‘College Nights,’ and implemented multiple college nights at the local bars.” Using the resources they gathered, the group decided to give back to the school by helping to stock the Food Pantry. On Friday, Sept. 16, six members of FineLine delivered 10 crates of food – ranging from canned goods to boxed dinners – to the Food Pantry where a student volunteer helped unpack and weigh the food. Thanks to guests who donated at the bars during the weekend, the food drive was more successful than FineLine members anticipated. The organization was able to donate 460 pounds of food, including a large contribution from an unknown donor on Sunday. The large contribution will help keep the Food Pantry, which offers food
assistance to students in genuine need of supplies once a week, stocked throughout the next few months. FGCU’s campus pantry is mostly studentrun, and receives a majority of donations from students, volunteers and outside contributors who – like donations – are always welcome. FineLine is just one of the organizations founded by FGCU students who have worked to provide for others through community service this semester, and aside from hosting food drives, the student-owned company also offers internships. EN Photos / Georgette French For students who FineLine delivered three cars full of canned and boxed foods, which was gathered at local hotspots like may have missed out on Rusty’s. The group plans to make donations every semester to the FGCU Food Pantry. the opportunity to make a contribution, or are looking for internship opportunities, Blank and Wills promise that there will be other opportunities to give back to Eagles in need. “We will be continuing to plan one for each upcoming semester,” Blank said. And for currently enrolled students in need of food assistance, the Food Pantry – located in the music modular, Room 102 – is open Monday and Friday from noon to 5 p.m., and Tuesday through Thursday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. EN Photos / Georgette French Robert Peia carries six boxes of ramen into the FGCU food pantry. FineLine members delivered 10 crates of food that totaled 460 lbs.
Blue Crayonz Inc. aids kids with autism Organization seeks volunteers to help children with autism spectrum disorder
Photo courtesy of Blue Crayonz Inc. Blue Crayonz specializes in helping children with autism through creative means. The #BlueHeroz also raise money during fundraisers at events like Art Walk and other art galleries. By Romina Combe Contributing Writer @RominaValeria05 Blue Crayonz Inc. is a nonprofit organization that aids people in the community that have autism spectrum disorder. The struggle of being the
parent of a child born with autism is known by many. This disorder, which deals with the complex development of the brain, is more common than some might expect, with about one in every 68 children suffering from it. Autism creates difficulties with social interac-
tion and all-around communication. Such a large amount of people live with this disorder, yet many of them don’t get the help they require. Some are never properly diagnosed. That’s where Blue Crayonz Inc. comes in. This organization was founded by
Veronica Banchs in honor of her son Shawn Crayton. Banchs discovered that her son was not like other kids during his first years, when he hadn’t yet been able to speak his first word. She continually took him to the doctors, trying to find out why he was having such difficulties doing what came naturally to other children. She could see anger and frustration building in him. Many dismissed him as simply being a “bad kid” and said that his behavior was her fault. This caused Banchs to shut down as she opted for isolation. When elementary school rolled around, Shawn was diagnosed as mentally challenged. Banchs knew that this simply wasn’t true for her son. He could communicate through his eyes and touch, and so she searched for a better diag-
nosis. When her son was six, he spoke his first word and this gave Banchs hope. His diagnosis said that Shawn had a pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified on the autism spectrum (PDD-NOS). With knowledge of her son’s condition, Banchs was able to really help push him forward despite his limitations. It was this battle that led her, and others to create Blue Crayonz Inc., named for Shawn’s favorite color and his nickname, “Crayonz.” Their mission is to help all of these individuals shine by finding them services to fit their special needs. They work directly with teachers, professionals and family members. Their hope is that the world would see that people with autism spectrum disorder all have gifts that could positively impact and
change the world someday. Through community support, they have provided resources and help to these individuals, regardless of their disorder, to thrive and follow their dreams. There are many ways to help out in your community, and joining the Blue Crayonz Inc. team is one of the best. Your work might not change the whole world, but it will change the world of those that you help. Blue Crayonz Inc. hosts many events in which people can volunteer. Blue Crayonz Inc. always needs volunteers to help with the events that they host. To find out about more upcoming events, or become a #BlueHeroz, visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/Swflbluecrayonz.
Agency of the Week The Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve represents one of the few remaining undisturbed mangrove estuaries in North America. An amazing world exists within the 110,000 acres of pristine mangrove forest, uplands and protected waters of Rookery Bay. Where rivers and streams meet the sea, a unique habitat is formed. A myriad of wildlife, including 150 species of birds and many threatened and endangered animals, thrive in the estuarine environment and surrounding upland hammocks and scrub found within the Reserve. There are spots available for volunteers on National Estuaries Day, Saturday, Sept. 24. The annual event includes boat tours, kayaking, a critter touch tank, games and crafts, films, food and more. Email Donna Young at volunteer@rookerybay.org to find out more about how you can help. Rookery Bay is located at 300 Tower Road, Naples.