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Photo courtesy of Aiden Strawhun Members of the Lee County Pipes and Drums organization march through campus during the 2016 International Celebration Week. Lee County Pipes will return to this year’s celebration; however, the event will consist of three days rather than the usual five.
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For the first time in 20 years, FGCU’s International Celebration Week is downsizing. The event, held annually since the university’s inception by the International Services Office, is usually a schoolweeklong event. However, due to recent budget restraints, ICW will be taking place across three
days: Wednesday, April 5 through Friday, April 7. “It’s definitely involved a lot more creativity,” International Services Office Coordinator Charlotte Bingham said. “It just made it, somewhere, a bit more fun.” ICW, now in its 20th year, will allow students to explore the cultures of those from Europe, the Americas, Asia and Africa through a variety of activities on the library lawn and the Cohen Center lawn.
Despite a new time constraint, Bingham utilized the time that was available to her advantage. “We wanted to focus on activities for just three days to make sure that each event is really great, instead of spreading it and getting all disorganized,” Bingham said. Bingham also said that she wanted the event to be more organized than in years past. “We tried to be a lot more structured and
focused than previous years,” Bingham said. Bingham said that by having all of the events in the same two locations (the library lawn and the Cohen Center lawn), she has achieved that goal. A planning committee was put in place earlier this semester; it comprised of Bingham and members of the International
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Hall of Fame recipients announced By Taylor Crehan News Editor @taylorcrehan Ten more Eagles will be added to FGCU’s Hall of Fame. On Tuesday, March 21, Vice President for Student Affairs J. Michael Rollo sent an email to students regarding the 2017 Hall of Fame recipients. “The Hall of Fame is reserved for those students who have demonstrated superior leadership, integrity and achievement through their activities, service, scholarship, and academic excellence while members of the Florida Gulf Coast University community,” Rollo said in the email. Jordan Blankenship, Emmalyn Green, Caroline Haney, Andrea Jarquin, Nyasia Jenkins, Nora Johnson, Sara Lohbauer, Paul Olivera, Logan Schulz and Sarah Stauring will be inducted into the 2017 Hall of Fame. The 10 recipients were chosen by a selection committee, comprised of chair Michele Yovanovich and members David Deiros, Rose Fuller, Roger Green, Lindsay Johns, Brandon Johnson, Lisa Neris, Jessica Scanlon and Claude Villiers. “They are to be commended for their work,” Rollo said in the email. Check back with Eagle News on more about the recipients.
Construction begins on University Village after three-year wait By Caylee Weintraub Staff Writer @fgcueaglenews FGCU students may soon have a new place to call home. University Village, FGCU’s newest off-campus housing complex, will offer shops, stores and housing to fit the growing needs of the FGCU community.
University Village, which broke ground on Wednesday, March 1, is the brainchild of Miromar Development Corporation, a company that has overseen the construction of Miromar Outlets and Miromar Lakes Beach and Golf Club. The design firm has collaborated closely with FGCU President Wilson Bradshaw to create
an environment well suited to diverse student needs. The complex was first planned in 2013 by Miromar CEO Margret Antoiner. In a press release, Miromar Design Center said “the project will consist of 16 buildings containing 1,400 beds along with an array of high-end amenities including state of the art clubhouse facility, fitness
center, and large resortstyle pool overlooking a tenacre lake in the center of the complex.” The complex is located on the east side of Ben Hill Griffin Parkway at Estero Parkway, near Summit Church. One of the aspects of University Village that Miromar Development hopes will appeal to
students are the wide array of stores that will be featured in the University Village Shops. In addition to housing, University Village will give students access to convenience stores, boutiques and outlets. According to University Village’s Facebook page, the specific names of the stores included in
the development will be finalized in the next few weeks. University Village has been designed using a holistic approach, and many of its components will serve to foster a sense of community among
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(Left) Photo courtesy of Miromar Develpement Corperation (Middle) EN Photo / Emily Ford (Right) Photo courtesy of Miromar Development Corperation (Left) Miromar Development Coperation released photos of what University Village should look like when finished. (Middle) Construction has begun on University Village, FGCU’s newest off-campus housing complex. A fence covered in signs with information on the complex surrounds the property. (Right) University Village will offer shops, stores and housing to fit the growing needs of the FGCU community. Miromar Development Coperation collaborated closely with FGCU President Wilson Bradshaw to create an environment well suited for students.
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The world in brief Norway named happiest place on Earth
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Norway is the happiest place on Earth, according to an agency report by the United Nations. The World Happiness Report measures how happy people are and why. Denmark, Iceland, Switzerland and Finland made it to the top five. The United States was ranked 14th. Countries that ranked on the bottom of the list include Yemen and South Sedan.
The Tokyo 2020 Olympic golf venue voted to start admitting women as full members on Monday, March 20. The venue, Kasumigaseki Country Club, would not have held the event if it didn’t change its membership policy. The International Olympic Committee warned them in early March. The regulations were changed following a unanimous decision by the club’s executive board.
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David Rockefeller, the grandson of Standard Oil co-founder John D. Rockefeller, died in his sleep at his home in Poncantico Hills, New York, on Monday, March 20. David was 101. He controlled both philanthropic and business interests of his family’s company and was the youngest of five sons of John D. Rockefeller Jr.
At least 18 people were killed in an accident near a popular waterfall spot in Kintampo, Ghana on Monday, March 20. A large tree fell on the group, which was made up of mostly high school students. The group was swimming during a storm when the tree fell. Twenty-two other individuals were injured.
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Students interested in learning more about President Donald Trump’s immigration policies and America’s role in the Middle East have the opportunity to attend “The United States and the Middle East in the Trump Era” lecture on Friday, March 24. At 6:30 p.m. in Edwards 112, Marc Lynch, a political science professor at George Washington University in Washington, D.C., will
be discussing the impact of President Trump’s approach to the Middle East. According to a press release, along with his professor position, Lynch is a senior fellow in Carnegie’s Middle East Program, an independent policy research institute based in Beirut, Lebanon. He is also the director of the Project on Middle East Political Science as well as a contributing editor of the Washington Post’s Monkey Cage blog. This lecture is part of the College of Arts and Sciences Speakers
Series, which “aims to enrich the intellectual life of FGCU and the greater Southwest Florida community through an annual multidisciplinary public lecture series that brings prominent local and international thinkers to campus.” There will be a reception before the lecture, beginning at 6 p.m. To register for the lecture or to find out more information, visit http://www.fgcu.edu/ CAS/S eidler/lecture series.html.
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>> ICW continued from A1 Organization (of which Bingham is the advisor). “We put (that) in place early this semester,” Bingham said. Bingham is the only representative on the committee from the ISO. “I work with students, since it is a club event,” she said. The committee, which is comprised of six to seven members, reached out to every registered student organization on campus, as well as sororities and fraternities for input. During each committee meeting, members invited members of other organizations to attend. “It just takes time to talk ideas through,” Bingham said. “We all pitch in our ideas, and we see what students want to do, what they’re thinking of doing and how I can help
them.” Bingham also had to work with other departments on campus while planning ICW, including the Office of Student Involvement as well as Catering. “It’s just communicating with the catering department to make sure we have food for the event, communicating with performers or if anybody else wants to be a part of it,” Bingham said. The celebration’s length change isn’t the only different thing about ICW this year. “Going from a week to three days is different; however, the activities are different,” Bingham said. “I think there’s a lot more arts and crafts this year.” This year, Painting With a Twist, a chain of art studios that allows participants to paint with friends, will be spread out by the Veteran’s Pavilion.
There will also be a tiedying activity as well as a henna tattoo station, courtesy of the Muslim Student Association. “There are little things that weren’t there before,” Bingham said. “We’re really trying to focus on celebration. Clubs will be dancing; it will be more lively.” The International Gala, which closes ICW every year, will be held outdoors for the first time in the event’s history because the Cohen Center ballroom was booked for that night. Bingham is looking forward to seeing the committee’s work come alive. “I hope it gets the attention that we’re hoping it does (get),” she said. “It is meant for the students.” Bingham said that it’s important for students to learn more about different cultures because of the diverse country that FGCU
Photo courtesy of Aiden Strawhun Students prepare to release paper lanterns on the waterfront in North Lake Village during the 2016 International Celebration Week’s Africa day.
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Eagle News writes this beat every week from the official UPD weekly summary Washroom weed On Sunday, March 12, UPD was requested to standby while a student’s dorm was searched. A small amount of a green leafy substance was found in the bathroom. All were fieldtested and tested positive for marijuana and were turned over to housing. Action movie On Sunday, March 12, UPD received a call at 8:59 p.m. that a student was in violation of university rule. The student was in possession of two airsoft riffles, one airsoft shot gun, three or four airsoft handguns and two samurai
swords. The reason why the student had these objects is because he was making a video for class. UPD allowed him to keep the items, but he had to take them to an off-campus location immediately. More white nationalism posters On Monday, March 13 at 8:34 a.m., UPD received a complaint that they saw two white nationalism posters near the boardwalk from Lot 7 toward Whitaker Hall. One of the posters were posted on one of the FGCU at 20 photo-op poles.
Sore loser On Thursday, March 14 at 8:35 p.m., UPD received a call that there was a fight on the Rec 1 field. The complainant stated that after a game of flag football, one student went up to another student and punched him in the nose. The suspect left before UPD arrived. The victim didn’t want to make a report or press charges and didn’t request medical attention. Eek, a leak On Thursday, March 16 at 12:06 p.m., Lee County Sheriff’s Office transferred a call to UPD saying that
a green pickup truck on the first floor of Garage 4 was leaking fuel from the fuel tank on the back of the truck. UPD wasn’t able to reach the owner of the vehicle until he got out of class. Environmental Health and Safety was contacted to create a Work Management Center order to clean the spill. Keys, please On Thursday, March 16 at 7:56 p.m., an individual in Garage 4 called UPD because he dropped his keys in the elevator shaft. UPD contacted the Physical Plant to retrieve his keys.
Disappearing drunkies On Saturday, March 18 at 3:55 a.m., UPD received a call from a resident in Biscayne Hall stating that at least half a dozen individuals were playing loud music and keeping people up, possibly drunk. The subjects were gone once UPD arrived. But, at 4:42 a.m., the complainant called back to say the individuals were back. UPD canvassed the area once more and found nothing. Reach for the sky On Sunday, March 19 at 5:37 p.m., while on patrol, UPD saw a black male, possibly a student,
attempting to videotape himself jumping off of the Veterans Pavilion. UPD made contact with the individual and warned him to stop jumping on the roof. Ticket trickster On Monday, March 20 at 8:50 a.m., parking enforcement was on patrol and noticed a white Ford truck in the Broadcast Building parking lot had already been ticketed. Upon further inspection, parking services noticed that the ticket was from October 2016. A new parking citation was issued.
Muslim Student Association to hold henna event
EN Photo / Rachel Iacovone Members of the Muslim Student Association sit in the Student Plaza during their annual Hijab Day event on Monday, Feb. 20. MSA will be holding a henna tattoo fundraiser for their organization on Tuesday, March 28 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Veterans Pavilion. Prices for henna will range from $2 for simple designs and can increase depending on the complexity for the design.
By Alexandra Figares Assistant News Editor @fgcueaglenews English major and president of the Muslim Student Association Farwa Khan along with biology major and vice president of the MSA Sharin Shafi will bring a taste of diverse culture to the MSA’s second annual henna fundraiser event. Students and faculty can decorate their hands at the event by choosing from a variety of henna designs. Prices for henna tattoos range from $2 for simple designs and can increase depending on the complexity of the design. The fundraiser will
take place at the Veterans Pavilion on March 28 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. “We noticed there’s not a lot of cultural exploration in the west when it comes to henna,” Shafi said. “(Henna) is something we enjoy and want to offer to our FGCU community so people can be exposed to it.” The practice of using henna as body art dates back to Cleopatra’s reign in Egypt and remains prevalent in several cultures. Shafi said that, while members from the MSA come from diverse backgrounds, one thing they have in common, in terms of culture, is henna. Henna refers to the dyes prepared from the henna
plant used for temporary body art. The practice of using henna for body art is particularly popular in North Africa, South Asia, South East Asia and other regions and is primarily used for special events. “It’s something fun we do. In my culture - I’m from Bangladesh - we use henna when there are weddings and other special events,” Shafi said. “We use it to decorate ourselves, almost like makeup, to look nice.” While the henna fundraiser serves as a fun event for the community, the purpose of the event takes on a more serious tone, as it helps the MSA’s signature Islamic Awareness event.
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Photo courtesy of Miromar Development Corporation Proposed site plans of University Village are available on the Miromar Development Corporation’s website. The complex, which will be comprised of two and four-bedroom apartments as well as sit-down restaurants and retail shops, will be located on Ben Hill Griffin Parkway and Estero Parkway.
>> University Village continued from A1 residents. The Village, in addition to housing and shopping, will include common areas for students to study and mingle.
The creation of University Village will alleviate some of the overcrowding in FGCU oncampus housing. Current on-campus housing includes 39 residential buildings with 4,748 beds. Each of the
residencies has reached maximum occupancy, forcing many students to live off-campus and commute long distances to the university. University Village will be able to provide an additional 1,400 beds in
two and four-bedroom apartments. There will also be a direct access road between FGCU and University Village to allow for a quicker travel time between destinations. While University Village isn’t set to open until fall
2018, in the meantime, University Village staff have already taken to social media, including Twitter and Facebook, to share with students sneak peeks of the latest Village developments and general details of the housing complex.
Those interested in living at University Village can find general information about the development at www. miromar.com, or call 305-814-4232 for leasing opportunities.
Student Government Senate passes memorial resolutions By Alexandra Figares Assistant News Editor @fgcueaglenews The FGCU Student Government Senate unanimously passed, in a meeting Tuesday night, nine memorial resolutions commemorating students who have lost their lives. Before the resolutions passed, Sen. Paul Olivera made a sentimental statement to his fellow senators.
“I would appreciate if you all could support these resolutions,” Olivera said. “I know it would mean a lot for my family and I.” The resolutions honor the lives of Paulina Derengowski, Ryan Wendler, Alejandro “Alex” Diaz, Sebastian George Ramos, Nadia Anderson, Ian Davis, Rebeca Olivera, Michael Bizub, Kaaren Toutant by displaying papers across campus describing individuals by
name, date of birth and date of passing. Rebeca Olivera, the sister of Sen. Paul Olivera, passed away on Sept. 5 in Monterrey, Mexico. In honor of his sister, Paul established the Rebeca Olivera Memorial Scholarship Endowed Fund by raising over $17,000 with the help of others. It is unknown when the resolutions will come into effect.
EN Photo / Katie Hopkins SG senator Paul Olivera proposed the memorial resolution and it was passed on Tuesday, March 21 during SG’s weekly meeting.
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Tim Miller to have artist residency at FGCU
By Julia Browning E&L Editor @juliabrowningxo FGCU’s Theatre Program in the Bower School of Music and the Arts has announced that it will be presenting an artist residency with internationally acclaimed performance artist, Tim Miller. Miller is an American performance artist and writer, whose works typically center around the gay rights movement and related issues. The residency will include a solo performance from Miller on April 4 at 7:30 p.m. and a studentdevised performance under Miller’s supervision from April 7 through 9 at FGCU’s TheatreLab. Additionally, a free, open-to-the-public welcome
reception will be held for Miller on March 30 from 5 to 6 p.m. in the Arts Complex lobby on the FGCU campus. Miller’s performance popularity as well as his work in activism of marriage equality and immigration issues made him an obvious candidate for Bower’s artist residency. “Internationally acclaimed performance artist Tim Miller is a pioneer in the field of autobiographical performance art and has particularly focused on LGBTQ-related issues in his work,” said Joanna Hoch, the events coordinator for Bower School of Music and the Arts. “Miller is the recipient of numerous grants from the National Endowment for the Arts but became a household name in 1990 when he was
awarded an NEA Solo Performer Fellowship that was overturned due to the gay themes in his work.” According to Hoch, he and three other artists, who later became known as the “NEA 4,” sued the government in a case that went all the way to the Supreme Court, in which their NEA awards were revoked over controversial issues. His first performance, on April 4, will be one of his original solo acts, followed by a post-performance discussion in FGCU’s TheatreLab, located in the Art’s Complex on the main campus. The student-devised piece will take place on April 7 and 8 at 7:30 p.m. and April 9 at 2 p.m., with performances that may contain adult language and situations and are not
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FGCU student wins Shrimp Queen award
Photo courtesy of Fort Myers Shrimp Festival Website (Far left) Kelsey Collins was awarded 2017’s Shrimp Queen by the Fort Myers Lions Club on Saturday, March 11. Collins was awarded a $1,000 scholarship. Here are 2017’s contestants for the Shrimp Festival pageant, the “Shrimp Princesses.” For the pageant, which was held on Fort Myers Beach, each contestant had to fill out applications, talk with judges and answer questions in front of audiences.
By Julia Browning E&L Editor @juliabrowningxo Kelsey Collins, a Fort Myers native and FGCU freshman, has been watching the Shrimp Parade on Fort Myers every year since she was four years old.
This past weekend, she was awarded 2017’s Shrimp Queen by the Fort Myers Lions Club, the organization who puts on a pageant every year, which gave her a $1,000 scholarship and many new friends. “Being a local and knowing so many other beach kids, it feels
awesome,” Collins said. “All my friends on the island celebrated with me after, and it really made me feel so special because it’s the biggest parade of the year. Even (just) walking down the island back to my house with the tiara on my head, I had so many people stop me to tell me congratulations or
to take a picture with me. It was absolutely wonderful to be recognized.” Upon entering the pageant, Collins submitted a biography about herself, met with the other “Shrimp Princesses” to create their signs and then spoke in front of two sets of judges. The day of the parade,
Collins answered a question in front of a judge about how being in her sorority at FGCU, Zeta Tau Alpha, has had a positive influence on her life. “The title ‘Shrimp Queen’ entails that I receive the $1,000 scholarship; I get to represent Fort Myers Beach and the Lions Club,
and I also get to ride in the Fourth of July parade and next year’s shrimp parade as the queen,” Collins said. “I must also mentor those who might become queen next year once they apply.”
Drake’s ‘More Life’ combines old and new sounds By Nick Michel Contributing Editor @fgcueaglenews In 2009, Drake released a mixtape that sounded like an album. In 2017, he continues to break new ground by releasing a “playlist” that sounds better than his last album. On the 22-track playlist, Drake continues to embrace the role of the rapper that other rappers love to hate. Within the first four minutes of “More Life,” Drake took more shots at Meek Mill’s career by implying that he “fought off” the ghost-writing rumors and subsequently turned Meek Mill into a “ghost.”
The entire project is an amalgamation of sounds that we have heard over the course of Drake’s career, from “So Far Gone” to “Views.” Although we’ve come to expect Drake to reinvent himself on every project, “More Life” stands apart in his catalogue because it is the only item on his discography that fully captures all of Drake’s sounds. Stylistically on “More Life,” Drake opts to utilize flows that first became prevalent when he released his 2015 mixtape, “If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late.” In addition, these familiar cadences are rapped over production by his usual collaborators
boi-1da, 40, Vinylz and Nineteen85. The smoother R&B tracks are sonically comparable to work on his debut album, such as “The Resistance.” The only departure from the norm on this project is Drake’s selection of artists that featured on the project. For the length of his career, Drake has rarely invited other artists to rap on his albums that were outside of the Young Money collective. Ironically, no one from the Young Money record label makes an appearance on the album outside of a skit that featured Lil Wayne. At 81 minutes long, “More Life” is ambitious in the sense that it was
intended to serve as the sound track to the life of the listener. Although it is unclear whether or not many of his fans can relate to drunk texting Jennifer Lopez, Drake’s undeniable talent on this project is that he makes the listener feel like they live a life similar to his. Nowhere is this more apparent than on the anthemic hit-single, “Fake Love,” that had fans everywhere feeling as though they and Drake are constantly surrounded by haters. Drake might not have a greatest hits compilation yet, but “More Life” is the closest thing to him Photo Courtesy of More Life Cover Art curating a compilation of his “More Life” broke Apple Music’s 24-hour streaming record. Listeners streamed the album 89.9 million times in the first day. best styles.
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Collier County Fair comes to Naples Curated this week by Assistant E&L Editor, Jesse Martin
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Photo courtesy Wikipedia Commons The Collier County Fair has 30 rides, ranging from children rides to the seven “super rides” for those looking for a more thrilling experience. Events and performers include mermaids, grizzly bears, tigers, motorcylce shows and a demolition derby.
By Jesse Martin E&L Assistant Editor @JesseMartin247 Fair food and fun has arrived in Naples with the Collier County Fair, which began on March 16 and will go on until the 26. The fair, which is located on the Collier County fairgrounds in Naples, has its traditional rides, shows and entertainment. Some of these events and performers include “real swimming mermaids,” an educational grizzly bear exhibit, performing tigers, a motorcycle show and
more. One of the prominent features in this year’s fair is a demolition derby, in which the winner received a $2,000 grand prize in the fair’s Crash-and-Bash; it took place Sunday, March 19. There are many discounts for residents and non-residents alike to save some money on admission and other events. People who bring in two cans of pet food on Wednesday from 6 to 7 p.m. will get in free, and anybody with a military I.D. gets in for free on any day the fair takes place. The fair consists of
about 30 rides, with many rides suitable for children, as well as seven “super rides” for the adrenaline junkies, which are faster and more exciting. This Friday, March 24, there will be wrestling, racing pigs and a “world of wonders,” which is essentially a typical fair “freak show.” Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for kids. Ride armbands are $20 Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday and $25 on Friday. Saturday armbands wills cost $35 and will only be available until 6 p.m.
Keto diet craze is difficult but worth it By Jesse Martin E&L Assistant Editor @JesseMartin247 As health concerns become increasingly prevalent, the ketogenic diet, also known as “keto,” is becoming a new health trend in the United States. The science behind keto, which is a low carbohydrate, high-fat diet, is that carbohydrates contained in food are converted into glucose and then are transported around the body as a fueling source. But, if there is only a small amount of carbohydrates in the diet, the liver converts fat into acids and ketones, and those are used instead of glucose as an energy source. “We use it a lot,” Dee Harris said, who is a
nutritionist and dietician for D-Signed Nutrition in Fort Myers. “Keto is great for neurological conditions such as epilepsy. We have had many experiences where keto has shown to promote brain health.” According to Harris, sending ketones to the brain rather than glucose creates more nerve synapses in the brain, which can have positive effects such as memory retention. The potential benefits of a ketogenic diet don’t stop at neurological improvement. A lot of athletes are using it. According to Harris, athletes that burn fat versus carbohydrates allow themselves to burn a lot more calories. The ketones in the body rather than glucose allow for higher levels of energy to
be sustained for a longer period of time. However, for the average everyday citizen, partaking in a ketogenic diet is not the simplest process. It’s a strict diet, even requiring a daily intake of some unfamiliar fuels such as coconut oil. According to Harris, coconut or MCT (medium chain triglycerides) oil is necessary on a ketogenic diet to have the energy to get a person through the day. “A lot of people do it incorrectly,” Harris said. “It’s a tough diet to sustain because carbohydrates are in a lot of food we are so used to eating like bread and fruit. For experienced people on the ketogenic diet, they are only allowed to about a cup of berries a day, and that’s about it for
their carb intake.” According to Harris, people don’t need to follow the diet in a highly strict manner to see improvements in their body. Staying away from
processed foods, chips and sugar will make major, positive differences in the body. “Know what you’re doing and get your meal plan done carefully by
someone who knows what they are talking about,” Harris said. “Keto is just a buzz word right now. The better and broader goal is to clean up your diet in general.”
Photo courtesy of Creative Commons Vegetables like bell peppers, zucchini, broccoli, spinach and avocados are low in carbohydrates, which is essential for a ketogenic diet, where the desired daily carbohydrate intake is 30 grams per day.
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Eat seafood on the water at Coconut Jack’s By Julia Browning E&L Editor @juliabrowningxo Floridians know their seafood. In an area that’s packed with too many seafood restaurants to count, Coconut Jack’s manages to stand out, even to Florida natives who are used to high-quality freshness and an authentic atmosphere that won’t be met by just any seafood joint. The restaurant, located off of Bonita Beach Road, is tucked against the bay with a parking lot that’s frequently so packed, employees of the restaurant must park off-location to make room for its many customers. From the moment you
enter the restaurant, the island vibe is clear in a way that leans toward classic rather than kitschy. For a Florida girl, it seems like home, from its Coconut Jack’s products that make the entryway feel like a beach shop to the tropical paintings that line the walls. The restaurant doesn’t take reservations and is particularly busy during season, which began midFebruary and lasts through the summer months, so a wait upwards of half an hour is to be expected, particularly during peak lunch and dinner hours or on the weekend. Not a beachy detail is left out, with reggae and country hits, like those of Jimmy Buffet, filling the
speakers and happy golucky servers and hosts wearing Hawaiian shirts. Though the indoor dining area is attractive in its own right, the best part about Coconut Jack’s is it’s outdoor seating which includes a covered tiki hut dining area and an open sun deck that quite literally allows you to eat on the water. It’s so close that people drive their boats right up to the restaurant and can even be served on their boats per request. Mirroring the beautiful scenery, in which people often see dolphins, manatees, fish, birds and sting rays, is a beachfront mural covering the outer deck that was painted by one of the servers.
At night the scenery is gorgeous as well, with twinkling lights that begin to shimmer once the sun goes down and Snook lights in the water so you see tons of catfish swimming below. In a setting that looks as if you could catch your meal from where you’re sitting, freshness is imperative, and Coconut Jack’s doesn’t disappoint, offering a variety of fresh local seafood such as shrimp, lobster, fish and oysters. The prices vary as well, with popular items like the shrimp basket priced at $15.95, the stuffed grouper entree at $32.95 and the king crab at $45.95 per pound or $89.95 for the 2.5-pound cluster. Overall Coconut Jack’s is definitely worth the trip,
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Tale as old as time
‘Beauty and the Beast’ exceeds expectations
Photo courtesy of digitalspy.com Twenty-six years following the animated classic, Disney remakes “Beauty and the Beast” to a live action extravaganza.
By Sydney Van Dreason Staff Writer @sydney_0815 It’s been 26 years since Disney released its animated classic, “Beauty and the Beast,” and now, we are once again invited to relax and pull up a chair as the company proudly presents a stunning liveaction remake of the movie. “Beauty and the Beast,” based on the original French fairy tale of the same name written by Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont, is about a beautiful girl, named Belle, who agrees to trade places with her father after he is taken prisoner for trying to steal a rose from the Beast’s garden.
The Beast, however, is actually a prince who caused a curse to fall upon him and all the inhabitants of his castle after he refused to show compassion to an elderly woman. An enchanted rose now measures his time, because if he can’t learn to love someone and earn her love in return before the last petal falls, then he is doomed to remain a beast forever. Overall, the dynamic of the movie is well-paced with musical numbers spread relatively evenly across the entire film. Even though some of the scenes may seem a bit slow and drag on a bit, they are crucial to the plot line of the movie, and they are often
followed by an especially comedic, action-packed or emotional scene, which helps to keep the movie moving. Particularly noteworthy to me were the musical numbers, especially the opening “Belle” number and the “Gaston” song in the tavern. Both scenes were true to the original animation’s versions, but they had their own twists and surprises, especially with the choreography and some of the lyrics. The “Be Our Guest” rendition was also a stunning and entertaining part of the movie. Original songs aside, the movie also featured new songs by Disney-Legend composer Alan Menken that weren’t in the 1991 version. While all the actors’ performances were amazing, particular standouts include Emma Watson as Belle and Josh Gad as Le Fou, antagonist Gaston’s sidekick and socalled best friend. Watson portrayed Belle spot-on, and her personality really shined through and helped to enhance the qualities that make the character relatable, unique and beautiful. Gad allowed for many comic relief moments throughout the film, and his portrayal of the character
also served to enhance Gaston’s character and truly show how evil Gaston actually is. The most surprising performance to me was Luke Evans as Gaston. Evans not only reinforced the narcissistic attitude of Gaston, but he also did an excellent job at being truly evil to everyone, beast or best friend alike. Evans made Gaston a character that the viewer loves to hate, which only helped to reinforce the overall message that beauty on the outside isn’t what really matters. The scenery of the movie paralleled the animated classic version, while adding a dark theme to what is considered a family film. The costumes also enhanced the characters’ personalities, and though they were different, they all seemed to carry some resemblance to their animated counterparts. The best examples of this are Gaston’s entire wardrobe and the ballroom outfits from Beast’s and Belle’s waltz, another beautiful and magical scene. During the production of the movie, there was some controversy over the design of Belle’s unforgettable yellow ball gown, but I personally love the dress. I feel like it had many of the
traditional elements of the original dress while also possessing a unique style fit for this version of the movie. What I enjoyed especially about this movie was that new scenes were added that served to tie up loose ends from the first version. Viewers learn exactly what happened to Belle’s mother, and it is also made clear why the prince was so arrogant and cold-hearted in the beginning of the film. That being said, the movie is almost an exact parallel to the 1991 animated version, which I enjoyed overall.
Seeing the songs performed in live-action and being able to hear exact lines and dialogue from the original movie brought back memories of my childhood. There is an underlying darker tone to this version of the movie, especially with the new songs, costumes and scenery, but the excellent casting and renditions of the songs carry this movie along beautifully, making it a perfect movie for people of all ages for any occasion.
Photo courtesy of comingsoon.com Starring Emma Watson, “Beauty and the Beast” brings justice to the ‘90s animation film. Containing old songs and new, the film finds a great balance by paying homage to the original, but also standing on its own.
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EDITORIAL: Men’s basketball needs to move to a stronger conference
Zach Johnson (left) and Brandon Goodwin’s (right) combined 45 points in the FGCU men’s basketball team’s 86-80 loss to FSU was not enough to move the Eagles into the Second Round of the NCAA Tournament.
By Jacob Verble Contributing writer @JakeVerble
Due to the recent and sustained success of the men’s basketball team, it is time to ask us, has FGCU outgrown the Atlantic Sun Conference? The basketball team’s success started with a bang in 2013, with its first 20-win season in division I history, capping the year with a magical run to the sweet 16. Since then, FGCU has had five straight 20-win seasons, reaching the NCAA tournament in three of the last five years. The support of the program has grown every year, with attendance to games doubling since 2012. The only dark cloud
dangling over the head of the team is the fact that they are in one of the weakest conferences in the country. This year, there were only two teams with winning records in the ASUN conference — FGCU and Lipscomb. If FGCU wants to become a storied midmajor program, it has to start by playing in a stronger conference. A stronger conference means a stronger schedule and a better chance at getting a lower seed in the NCAA tournament. FGCU faces a couple challenges in changing conferences, the first being the lack of a football program. When changing
conferences, all sports change. While our other sports can handle their own, the lack of a football team means a lack of revenue for any potential conference. While it would be costly, it might be worthwhile to move to a stronger conference and expand the athletic programs. The second challenge is stadium capacity. Alico Arena currently only holds 4,633 people. If FGCU wants to move up, a stadium expansion is almost certainly in the future. The question that needs to be asked is — if FGCU switches conferences — what are some potential and realistic suitors? A good fit would be
Conference USA or the Atlantic 10 Conference. FGCU has already proven it could transition to Conference USA and thrive by beating three of the conference’s teams this year (FIU, FAU and Louisiana Tech). Already having two other schools located in Florida in the conference, it would be great from a logistical standpoint. Travel would be less taxing on the players and athletic department and there would be more opportunities to play against stronger, competitive teams. The Atlantic 10 Conference would be a dream conference with a few bigger, more competitive schools,
such as George Mason, UMass and Virginia Commonwealth. While the schools in the Atlantic 10 are farther away, most of the teams in the Atlantic 10 do not have football programs, making it easier to pitch our school as a potential suitor. Fort Myers is a destination city; most teams could make a small vacation out of coming to the city, which could be a talking point when pitching our school to the conference. Whether it be Conference USA or the Atlantic 10, it has become more and more obvious with the continued success of the athletic programs that FGCU needs to find a stronger, more competitive
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conference to compete in. It will allow the school to land bigger recruits and allow for more revenue to flow by drawing even bigger crowds to the games. Having better teams come to Fort Myers will only attract more fans and give them something to be proud of in the local community. The time is now for FGCU. Waiting any longer could endanger the possibility of joining a stronger conference. The clock is ticking, FGCU.
Courtney ‘C.J.’ Williamsonbey released from men’s basketball team
Photo courtesy of Linwood Ferguson Courtney “C.J.” Williamsonbey (left) was a regular on the FGCU men’s basketball team bench due to NCAA transfer rules until he was suspended from the team indefinitely.
By Miguel Rodriguez Sports Editor @Miguel_Rod0914
After being suspended by the FGCU men’s basketball team following his arrest and charges of burglary of conveyance and grand theft, Courtney “C.J.” Williamsonbey has been dismissed from the men’s basketball team and is no longer enrolled at FGCU. FGCU spokesperson, Susan Evans, quoted Federal law in the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act in an email regarding Williamsonbey before explaining his status. “Mr. Williamsonbey is no longer enrolled at FGCU and thus is no longer a member of the men’s basketball team,” Evans said. Arrested along with
Jordan Burkes on Feb. 9, Burkes and Williamsonbey were seen on surveillance cameras walking around the second floor of Garage B on Jan. 31 at approximately 2:45 p.m., according to the arrest report released on Saturday, Feb. 11. The report states, Burkes and Williamsonbey took a yellow 24-karat gold neck chain with a J-shaped charm with a single stone inserted in the letter, Garmin Portable Positioning System (GPS) and a metal neck chain with a Libra zodiac sign charm, according to the victim. After wishing to speak with UPD Detective Joseph Anderson on Feb. 2, Williamsonbey admitted that he and Burkes were the two males from the auto burglary in a digitally recorded statement.
In an email sent by Director of Athletics Communication Jason MacBain on Feb. 2, MacBain stated that FGCU head coach Joe Dooley immediately suspended Williamsonbey once he learned that he was a suspect in the burglaries. Burkes and Williamsonbey met with Anderson on Monday, Feb. 6 to turn over the necklace they stole, which was confirmed to belong to the victim. They claim that is the only item they stole from the vehicle. A transfer from Texas Tech, Williamsonbey was released on bond on Feb. 10. Joining the Eagles this season, Williamsonbey had to sit out his first year at FGCU due to NCAA transfer rules.
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Beach volleyball finishes 3-1 at Tiger Beach Challenge By Emily Kois Assistant Sports Editor @emilykois The FGCU beach volleyball team was undefeated going into day two of the Tiger Beach Challenge. The Eagles suffered a 0-5 loss against South Carolina, ending the twoday tournament 3-1. On day one, the Eagles went undefeated with a 5-0 win over UAB and a 3-2 win against Houston Baptist. To begin day two, FGCU took a 3-2 win over Spring Hill College but suffered from their only loss to the Gamecocks, 0-5. In the matches against UAB and Houston Baptist, the No. 1 pairing of Mackenzie Allen and Amanda Carroll took threeset wins in both of their matches. At the No. 2 spot, Giovanna Borgiotti and Ashley Glickert had a 2-0 Photo courtesy of Lindwood Ferguson win over UAB with sets of In the matches against UAB and Houston Baptist, the No. 1 duo of Amanda Carroll (above) and Mackenzie Allen took three- 21-17 and 21-19 before falling set wins in both of their matches.
to Houston Baptist in three sets. The No. 3 pairing of Katie Puisis and Karissa Rhoades also had a two-set UAB win, but then suffered from a three-set loss to the Huskies. No. 4 senior duo Madi Wilcox and Leigh Pudwill went to three against UAB, before winning in two sets against Houston Baptist. The Eagle’s No. 5 pairing of Caroline Jordan and Halie Wekmeister won both of their matches in just two sets. FGCU then went into day two with play against Spring Hill, Alabama and South Carolina. The Eagles split play with a 3-2 win over Spring Hill and a 0-5 loss to No. 10 South Carolina. The No. 1, 4 and 5 pairings won their first match of the day, but no FGCU pair could take down the Gamecocks. Yet, the No. 1, 2 and 3 spots took their opponents to three sets against South
Carolina. No. 4 pair Wilcox and Pudwill started off the day with a two-set victory, while the No. 3 and 5 pairs each took their matches to three sets. No. 2 duo of Puisis and Rhoades fell after two sets in their match, before a victory at the No. 1 spot by Allen and Carroll. The No. 4 and 5 pairs fell quickly to start play against the Gamecocks. However, pairs one, two and three nearly took victories after splitting the first two sets in each match. In the end, the Gamecocks took all games, sweeping the Eagles. “This was a great weekend for our team, and I’m really pleased with the progress we are making,” head coach Matt Botsford said in a recent FGCU Athletics press release.
FGCU baseball moves to No. 12 in national rankings By Miguel Rodriguez Sports Editor @Miguel_Rod0914 After starting the season out 18-3, the FGCU baseball team moved to a ranking of No. 12 by Baseball America. The Eagles have been selected in the top 20 in all six of the different nationals polls in college baseball. After projecting to be finished in a tie for fourth place in the Atlantic Sun by the Coaches’ poll, the Eagles have started their
year off 18-3 with wins over both the No. 1 and 2 ranked teams in the country. The Eagles swept a home and home series victory over No. 2 UF and followed that up with the programs first ever win over No. 1 team in Florida State to start off their week. Following FGCU’s victories over the top two teams in the nation, the Eagles swept Big Ten conference member Rutgers in a three-game series, outscoring the Scarlet Knights 26-9 in the
three games. Even without Kutter Crawford (4-0), who missed the Rutgers series with an injury, the Eagles still managed to take the three games behind Garrett Anderson, Josh Dye and Peyton Gray. Propelled by a strong bullpen, the Eagles pitchers have a 3.29 through 21 games this season. Offensively for the Eagles, they were led by ASUN Player of the week Nick Rivera, who for the fourth time in his career
Julio Gonzalez Position: Shortstop Junior 5 feet 10 inches Hometown: Bayamon, Puerto Rico In the FGCU baseball team’s 13-4 victory over Rutgers Saturday afternoon, Julio Gonzalez became the first player in program history to hit for the cycle. The junior used a double in the first, single in the fifth, home run in the seventh and triple in the eighth to turn in the first cycle in FGCU’s history. Gonzalez also went 4-5 in the game with three runs scored. The Seminole State College transfer is currently second in batting with an average of .365, which is .026 behind No. 1 Alex Brait. Last season at Seminole State, Gonzalez scored 58 runs with 64 hits, 10 doubles, two triples, five home runs and 36 RBI. EN Illustrations / Audrey Mobley
hit multiple home runs in a game. Rivera drove in nine runs on Saturday vs. Rutgers — which is a program record — including a three-run home run and a grand slam. He nearly hit a third home run, but settled for an RBI triple. FGCU also had its first player hit for the cycle for the first time in program history when Julio Gonzalez accomplished that feat on Saturday, March 18. To go along with the 18-3 with Rutgers. The Eagles now host No. 21 USF on Wednesday, March 22 at 6:30 p.m. at Swanson Stadium. The Bulls come into the matchup on a 17-game win streak and hold a record of 18-1 on the season.
start, the Eagles have an
RPI of 27 after their series
EN Photo / Brad Young Contributing to the FGCU baseball team’s 3.29 ERA on the mound, Mario Leon is 3-1 on the year with wins against FSU, UF and FAU.
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FGCU softball goes 4-2 at Battle at the Beach
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Heading into the bottom of the seventh trailing Drexel 3-2, Bree Tourtillott hit a two-run homerun to left field to seal the Eagles 4-3 victory over the Dragons on Sunday, March 19.
By Miguel Rodriguez Sports Editor @Miguel_Rod0914 Taking on five different teams in six games, the FGCU softball team went 4-2 at the Battle at the Beach at the FGCU Softball Complex. Taking on Iowa State twice, IUPUI, Canisius, Drexel and Cleveland State, the Eagles defeated Iowa State, Canisius, Drexel and Cleveland State. Facing IUPUI on the back end of a doubleheader on Thursday, March 16 FGCU fell to IUPUI 2-1 before falling to Iowa State on the back end of a double header on Saturday, March 18, 5-2. Knocking in 22 runs over the six-game series, Raquel Fournet’s four doubles, Bri Innamorato’s four RBI’s and Bree Tourtillott’s four RBI’s propelled the Eagles to a 7-4 win, 8-0 win, 4-3
win and 2-0 victory over Iowa State, Canisius, Drexel, and Cleveland State respectively. Leading the charge in the circle, Riley Randolph went 2-0 at the Battle at the Beach, picking up wins against Iowa State and Canisius. Allowing six hits to the Cyclones and four hits to Canisius. Randolph fanned a total 17 batters in her two victories over the weekend. Fresh off of a doubleheader on Wednesday, March 15 against No. 1 FSU and Canisius, the Eagles defeated Iowa State 7-4 behind nine strikeouts from Randolph and a 2-3 performance at the plate by Fournet. Despite leaving the bases loaded with a 2-0 lead, the Eagles tallied runs in the bottom of the fourth and fifth innings to give Randolph some run
security when she headed to the circle Defeating the Cyclones in its matchup just hours before, FGCU fell to IUPUI 2-1. After Fournet put the Eagles up 1-0 thanks to one of her nation-leading 13 doubles, FGCU’s bats went silent the rest of the way due to Erica Tharp’s 11 strikeouts. “There really is no excuse for our performance in the second game,” FGCU head coach David Deiros said in a recent FGCU Athletics press release. “We made too many mistakes on defense, especially in the inning where they scored their two runs because both runs were preventable. We just didn’t make plays when we needed them, and you can’t give teams extra opportunities. We played really well in the first game, even after they came back to tie the game.”
Playing in their third doubleheader in four days, the Eagles defeated Canisius 8-0 in five innings. Propelled by two RBI’s Fournet, FGCU tallied four runs in the first, one in the second, one in the fifth and two in the sixth to secure its sixteenth win of the season. Following an eightstrikeout performance by Randolph in game one of their doubleheader, the Eagles were defeated by Iowa State 5-2. Despite grabbing an early one-run lead, FGCU was unable to overcome seven errors that lead to five unearned runs in their loss to the Cyclones. “We put together two energetic efforts but came up short in the second one just because we stepped on our own feet,” Deiros said in a recent FGCU Athletics press release. “There aren’t many teams in America who can win a game after
committing seven errors but you have to give our kids credit because we had the winning run at the plate for our hottest hitter, we just couldn’t pull it off.” In the final day of the Battle at the Beach, the Eagles were able to complete their first doubleheader sweep since Tuesday, March 7 with a 4-3 victory over Drexel and a 2-0 win over Cleveland State on Sunday, March 19. Fueled by two RBI’s respectively by Innamorato and Tourtillott, FGCU relied on strong play from its bullpen to secure its victory in the top of the seventh. With the Eagles trailing 3-2 heading into the bottom of the seventh, Tourtillott hit a two-run home run to left field to give the Eagles a 4-3 lead. Following Tourtillott’s heroics in game one, the Eagles rode a ten-strikeout
performance by Morgan White to keep Cleveland State off the board and secure a 2-0 victory. “When runs are at a premium, then you’re asking the other two sides of the ball to play better,” Deiros said in a recent FGCU Athletics press release. “I thought our pitching today was really good for the most part and with the exception of one inning, we were able to make plays. That’s a testament to the whole softball team, not just relying on one aspect of it but making sure all three phases are getting better.” With 31 games in its rearview mirror, FGCU will kick off ASUN play with a three-game series against Jacksonville on Saturday, March 25 at 2 p.m. at the FGCU Softball Complex.
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FGCU DII hockey team’s season comes to an end with tie and loss in POOL B play
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The Eagles led 2-0 after the second intermission in the winner-takes-all matchup with New York University with both goals coming off the tape of assistant captain Mike Chemello.
By Keaton Hanley Staff Writer @ChirpinParaKeat The FGCU DII hockey team’s season came to an end on Saturday, March 18 following a 3-3 tie against Aurora on Friday, March 17 and a 3-2 overtime loss to New York eliminating them in POOL B play in Nationals. Back in action Thursday, March 23 coming off their 5-2 victory over Utah, the Eagles took on Aurora University. In a closely fought game reliant on special teams, neither team came out on top after a 10 minute sudden death overtime, ending the game with a 3-3 score due to stellar
performances in net by Eagles’ Tyler Tracy, and Aurora’s Bradley Neal. The Eagles found themselves on the other side of penalty trouble in the first period with a 5-3 disadvantage for a 1:42. Aurora proved their power play was as deadly as advertised, with Patrick McDonald scoring on the 5-3 advantage high on Tracy’s glove side, giving Aurora the first lead of the game. The Eagles responded with a power play goal of their own thanks to Eduardo Leon’s chip in over Neal’s pad after a rebound, sending both teams into the intermission tied at one. Tracy started out the
second period strong, stone walling an Aurora forward who found himself on a shorthanded breakaway. Aurora’s powerplay would again prove deadly as Tom Greene found himself at a difficult angle but was still able to get one by Tracy to give Aurora back the lead. The Eagles found themselves on the powerplay with a little over eight minutes left in the period, but after a clear and turnover after some confusion behind the Eagles’ net, Aurora forward Paul Mascitti came away with the puck and came out in front and backhanded one short side, extending the lead to 3-1.
Eagles’ captain Jordan Klotz refused to go into the intermission down two as he scored a deflection from down low on the powerplay, igniting the Eagles as they headed into the second intermission down 3-2. Klotz would add another 6:49 into the third as he roofed it from the bottom of the right circle, scoring the only non-special team’s related goal of the game. With the game being sent into overtime, both goalies came up with huge saves for their teams as nobody was able to score, despite Aurora pulling their goalie, desperate for a win as their pool play lives were at stake, but Tracy shut the door for over 40 seconds of
six on five action, and ended the game with a last-second, buzzer-beater save. The Eagles stood tied for first in POOL B with New York University after Thursday, March 16 so it came down to a winnertakes-all matchup Friday, March 17 and, with the Eagles losing in overtime 3-2, their season came to an end. The Eagles led 2-0 after the second intermission with both goals coming off the tape of assistant captain Mike Chemello. New York was able to get on the board 4:03 into the third period when Mason Gallagos was able to get one by Tracy, making it a 2-1 game early in the third.
New York would tie the game just four minutes later as Michael Conslato was awarded a penalty shot and, on the one-on-one attempt, was able to beat Tracy to tie the game at two. In the final 12 minutes of the period, neither team could find the back of the net, sending the game into overtime; the Eagles’ second overtime battle in two days. New York took little time to finish things off, scoring 1:46 into overtime off the stick of Keaton Baum to send the defending National Champions packing.
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This week in athletics Beach volleyball vs. Webber International
By Emily Kois Assistant Sports Editor @emilykois The FGCU beach volleyball team will host Webber International in their second meeting of the season. The game will take place Wednesday, March 22 at 4 p.m. at Estero Community Park. The Eagles won the first match 3-2 at Babson Park, Florida on Friday, March 10. Before meeting earlier this season, the teams
competed at Estero Community Park with the game going to five sets and the Eagles taking it 4-1. Next, the Eagles will go on the road for the next nine matches, with their first match against FAU on Monday, March 27 at 4 p.m.
Men’s tennis at Stetson
By Saul Garcia Staff Writer @saul_434 The FGCU men’s tennis team is set to take on Stetson in what will be the first conference play game. The match will take place on Thursday, March 23 at 6 p.m. at the FGCU Tennis Complex. The Eagles come into this matchup with a losing record but have strong
wins over Florida A&M, Charlotte, Xavier and Bethune-Cookman. The last matchup between FGCU and Stetson was last season with the Eagles taking a 4-3 victory at home. Next, the Eagles will look to continue ASUN play at home against UNF Saturday, March 25 at 6 p.m. at the FGCU Tennis Complex.
Softball vs. Jacksonville series
By Emily Kois Assistant Sports Editor @emilykois After hosting their home tournament, Battle at the Beach, the FGCU softball team will host Jacksonville in a three-game series at the FGCU Softball Complex. The first match up will take place on Saturday, March 25 at 2 p.m. Then the next game will follow immediately after the same day at 4 p.m. Play will conclude on Sunday, March 26 at 1 p.m.
The Dolphins come into this series with an overall record of 19-11, but suffer from a 0-5 away game record. The last time these two conference teams met was last season in a three-game series where the Eagles took all three games. Next, FGCU will compete in a three-game series against UNF starting April 1 in Jacksonville.
Baseball vs. USF
ByJessy Sammarco Staff Writer @Jessy_Sammarco The FGCU baseball team will take on the USF Bulls Wednesday, March 22 at 6:30 p.m. at Swanson Stadium. The Bulls come into this game on a 14-game winning streak since Feb. 19. The last time these two teams met was last season when the Eagles came out
on top with a 4-3 victory. The Eagles are on the hunt for a streak of their own, preparing to repeat history and get another win against the Bulls. Next, FGCU will host Jackson State in a threegame series starting Friday, March 24 at 6:30 p.m. at Swanson Stadium.
Baseball vs. Jackson State series
By Emily Kois Assistant Sports Editor @emilykois The FGCU baseball team is set to host Jackson State in a threegame series at Swanson Stadium. The first game will be on Friday, March 24 beginning at 6:30 p.m.The next game will take place on Saturday, March 25 at 2 p.m. The final game will be
Sunday, March 26 at 1 p.m. The Tigers come into this record with an overall record of 14-8, with an away record of 4-2. This matchup will be the first time in program history that these teams will meet. Next, the Eagles will host Miami Wednesday, March 29 with play beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Men’s tennis vs. UNF
By Saul Garcia Staff Writer @saul_434 The FGCU men’s tennis team will take on UNF in what will be the 14th competitive duals match for this season. The match will take place on Saturday, March 25 at 6 p.m. at the FGCU Tennis Complex. The Eagles come into this matchup with a losing record, including a threematch losing streak.
The last matchup between FGCU and UNF happened last season with the Eagles taking a strong 4-3 victory on the road. Looking forward, FGCU will go on the road to face USC Upstate the following week, March 30 in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
Women’s tennis at Stetson
By Emily Kois Assistant Sports Editor @emilykois The FGCU women’s tennis team will go on the road after a five-game home stand to Deland to face Stetson Thursday, March 23. This will be the start of conference play for FGCU. The Eagles recently hosted their past five matches and went 4-1, with its only loss being against No. 18 Duke. Stetson comes into this
match up with an overall record of 3-10, suffering seven of those losses at home. The Hatters started its season with a seven-game lose streak before winning its first match against Oakland. These two teams met twice last season, with the Eagles taking both games. One of those games being a semifinal game in the ASUN women’s tennis championship, where FGCU won 4-1.
Men’s golf at FAU Slomin Autism Championship
By Emily Kois Assistant Sports Editor @emilykois After competing in the Cape Fear National Intercollegiate in North Carolina, the FGCU men’s golf team will take part in the FAU Slomin Autism Championship at the Foundations Country Club in Lake Worth, Florida. This three-day tournament hosted by the Owls will begin with the
first round Friday, March 24. The second and final day will then follow the next two days, Saturday, March 25 and Sunday, March 26. Last season when the Eagles competed in this tournament, the team had all five team members shoot between 72 and 74 en route to a final-round 293 and an 864 three-round total. FGCU finished just five shots out of fourth place.
Women’s golf at John Kirk Panther Intercollegiate
By Emily Kois Assistant Sports Editor @emilykois The FGCU women’s golf team will compete in the John Kirk Panther Intercollegiate in Stockbridge, Georgia, with the first round starting Sunday, March 26. The final round will wrap up on Tuesday, March 28. This will be the final tournament before the Eagles head to ASUN Women’s Golf
Championship. Georgia State is hosting the annual intercollegiate at the Eagle’s Landing Country Club. There will be a total of 15 teams competing in the three-day event. Last season, FGCU finished fourth-of-fifteen in this tournament. Next, the Eagles will compete in the threeday ASUN Women’s Golf Championship beginning Sunday, April 16 with the first round of play.
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Trump and Jackson
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By Andrew Hsiao Contributing Writer @fgcueaglenews President Donald Trump’s visit to Andrew Jackson’s grave at the Hermitage in Nashville, Tennessee, represented an odd moment in history when put into political perspective. Jackson was the seventh president of the United States and a decorated war hero. He won the presidency with vast support from the “common man” by portraying aspects of the government as corrupt. As president, he ended the Bank of the United States, preserved the Union by threatening to use military force against South Carolina during the Nullification Crisis and began the removal of many Indian tribes in the Southern United States through the sign-
ing of the Indian Removal Act. Those are just a short list of his actions, and there are many great books on his life and presidency. Trump’s presidential victory was similar to Jackson’s. Trump won vast support from the working class by portraying the government as corrupt through slogans like “drain the swamp.” However, Trump did not win the popular vote compared to Jackson. Trump supports the notion that the federal government should have strong authority, and Jackson’s two terms saw the growth of presidential power. However, a huge difference is that the two men belong to different parties. Jackson was a Democrat, who, in historical analysis, is regarded by some as the founder of modern
American liberalism. He became such a strong symbol for the Democratic party and politics in American history that a time period — The Age of Jackson — is named after him due to the influence he had on the presidents that succeeded him. Trump is a Republican. He was significant for the Republican Party in the 2016 election cycle. Many Republican candidates that did not support Trump lost their election bids, and many that voiced theirs strongly or halfheartedly won. He has inspired a new wave of Republican support. Additionally, both are hated by many modern day individuals. Despite being popular during his time and among some modern liberal historians, Jackson is reviled by the political left for his
support of slavery and the tragic removal of Native Americans during the Trail of Tears. The politically right also views him as a negative figure over such issues as well as the liberalism that inspired the Democratic party. Hatred for him is so high among both sides that Harriet Tubman will soon be replacing him on the $20 bill. Many want his likeness to be removed despite the historic significance of his administration. The political left also despises Trump. He is seen as an Islamophobe, homophobe, racist and sexist by segments of the population. While those characterizations are most likely erroneous, they permeated the perceptions that some people have of him. However, he is also seen as quandary among Repub-
licans. He is not a traditional small government conservative, and some of his policy reflects that he is more of a moderate. He even compared himself to Jackson when he visited the Hermitage, which is odd for a Republican to compare himself to a Democratic icon. Ronald Reagan noted that a strong influence in his political positions was liberal icon Franklin D. Roosevelt, despite the differences the two men shared in policy. Trump, and the populism that helped in getting him elected, has certainly made him a different kind of Republican that many aren’t used to seeing. The visit to the Hermitage did not show anything significant in terms of policy. He did not say anything politically outrageous. He did not defend An-
drew Jackson’s position on slavery or the Indian removal. Rather, he and Steve Bannon, his chief strategist and senior counselor, noted the similarities in the two men in creating a sweeping political movement. Trump’s presidency will be analyzed in future years as either a success or failure. Historians will judge how influential he was as president. Jackson is still regarded among historians as one of the most impactful forces in the shaping of American history. Trump’s term is still in its infancy, but by comparing himself to Jackson, it seems as though he hopes that he will be a very successful, and hopefully good president.
We are more than numbers A different perspective on standardized tests By Clarisse Halpern Contributing Writer @fgcueaglenews Have you ever thought about standardized tests? You probably have because they are one of the many admissions requirements to colleges and universities around the country. Regardless if you are an undergraduate or a graduate student, there is a good chance that you were required to take a test to be admitted to the program you are currently taking. As a College of Education graduate student, and a naturally curious person, I constantly find myself thinking about and questioning things, their history, meaning and purpose. Coming from a different educational system — by the way, I am from Brazil — where the requirements for college admissions do not include standardized tests or school transcripts, it is inevitable to compare and contrast what I have experienced in my country and what I am learning about the United States’ educational system. Thus, standardized tests have become an intriguing topic to me, and it is constantly mentioned in classroom debates fostered by my professors. One of the things that I
observe in such discussions is how we tend to naturalize things as if they have always been the way they are. Personally, I consider that it is important to question establishments, comments and attitudes that tend to take things as if they were immutable and absolute truths. Thus, I invite you to think about these questions: How long have these tests been around? Have they always existed? Well, standardized tests have been around for a while. The Scholastic Aptitude Test, commonly known as the SATs, have been applied to students who want to pursue an undergraduate program since the 1920s. The Graduate Record Examination, in its turn, became a requirement in the 1930s. Such tests were most frequently required in elite institutions, and the reason it became largely used was that standardized scores were a way to compare students’ scores nationally, predict graduation rates and they were also accessible to the public’s understanding. But, have you ever thought if such tests serve any other purpose rather than their scores being used for admissions purposes? Why are these tests still
around? Who gains from these? (These tests are not cheap, as well as their prep courses, and textbooks). Some scholars argue that such tests are part of a culture of measurement, where education has become objectified to be assessed and placed on a scale. Such culture overstresses numbers to tell students’ whole schooling story. That essentially means that you, your knowledge, your history and your abilities are reduced to numbers as if they could tell anyone, even the admissions committees, who you are. The overemphasis on standardized tests lead to decontextualized learning because teachers are essentially teaching their students to take tests, limiting their possibilities to expand knowledge beyond what is expected from them on a test. Moreover, it hinders their ability to connect what they have learned with realworld experiences. Additionally, numbers have become a measure of success, and the overemphasis on rankings serves the purpose of rating performance, predicting success and preventing any failure. The problem is that it seems that exhibiting numbers have become more important than what you
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have achieved in the process of education itself. Scores are more valued than the whole person and its subjectivity. In countries, such as Finland, the education system is centered in the whole-child is taken seriously. Individuals are not ranked by their test scores, and their futures are not predicted by performance depicted in numbers. Conversely, students are encouraged to develop critical thinking, to think for themselves, instead of being
reproducers of the status quo. Therefore, schools should enable students to become complete individuals, not fragmented through compartmentalized knowledge, encouraging them to become co-creators of their realities. So, I would like to offer a piece of advice: Do not take things for granted believing that “it is what it is,” as if changes were not possible. Do not be standardized, nor measured. You are more and can offer more than test scores show.
And for those in the education field: Let’s remember what education is all about. We know our society values numbers, but let’s add a subjective value to it, considering the wholeperson, evaluating our kids, youth and adult learners holistically. We are more than numbers.
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Trump’s budget is cruelty incarnate
The rich would get major tax cuts and the poor would lose major benefits By Ryan Denson Staff Writer @RD3001 Unveiling his first budget blueprint as President of the United States (coupled with his support of the Republican replacement for Obamacare), Donald Trump has signaled that he has no problem screwing over 99 percent of America if it means giving the one percent a comfortable tax break. President Trump ran on the platform of protecting, promoting and helping the most vulnerable of society while punishing the rabblerousers and moochers. Unfortunately, his first budget blurs those lines quite heavily. In a nutshell, according to CNN, the Departments of Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Education and the EPA will all see drastic cuts, stifling affordable housing programs and environmental regulations that tackle climate change. FEMA, the agency charged with addressing
natural disasters, will lose vital programs aimed at assisting displaced and affected families due to catastrophic events such as hurricanes, tornadoes and wildfires. Appalachia and the Rust Belt, two areas that went for Trump by double digits (and gave him usual Democratic stronghold states like Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania), will be hit the hardest. Missing from the Trump budget are The 21st Century Community Learning Centers program, which supports beforeand-after-school programs and summer programs; the Appalachian Regional Commission, which tackles poverty in Appalachia; the Community Development Block Grant, which in part funds Meals on Wheels (a program that delivers food to poor and immobile senior citizens); and Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, which seeks to clean, maintain and promote business along the Great Lakes region. Republicans who rely
on these federal programs to help their waning communities have slammed the cuts to the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and Appalachian Regional Commission. Trump’s promise to these regions is being undermined by his first budget, a stark. To add a little bit of cruelty, Trump also seeks to cut the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which gives us the Associated Press and PBS; the National Endowment for the Arts and Humanities, which support the arts in America; and the Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation, which gives funds to underprivileged neighborhoods to succeed. Funding for 19 independent bodies that we rely on for public broadcasting, the arts and regional programs that promote growth in America’s youth would disappear completely. The $1.065 trillion budget, titled “America First: A Budget Blueprint to Make America Great Again” is cutting all these
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Donald Trump’s budget promises to cut many programs; the most impacted would be, ironically, those that voted for him.
dire and much-needed programs to offset costs increasing the military and homeland security budgets to the tune of $33 billion. Not factored in the budget is the $1 trillion that would be allocated to fixing America’s infrastructure. In typical authoritarian form, the president is cutting services that save lives and promote growth to beef up an already bloated military budget. Medical and scientific research takes the largest
cut, promoting what Democrats call a death sentence to those suffering from debilitating diseases like cancer. America went from having a cancer MoonShot program under President Obama to having virtually nothing under Trump. And for what? The military industrial complex and its contractors. Mick Mulvaney, Trump’s budget director, is also asking Congress for $1.5 billion for the unpopular
and unnecessary border wall in the current fiscal year and then an additional $2.6 billion in fiscal 2018. Instead of investing in America’s future generations and feeding the poor, President Trump has decided that militarism is the way to go. To hell with hungry seniors, disadvantaged kids and Appalachia. In Trump’s mind, we’ve got wars to wage.
Capture the flag: Shia LeBouf vs. 4chan By Andrew Hsiao Contributing Writer @fgcueaglenews The greatest real-life game of capture the flag occurred on March 9, when 4chan users removed a flag raised to protest Donald Trump. For context, the flag belonged to actor Shia LeBouf, and was part of his third attempt to protest Trump’s presidency. On Jan. 20, he began a livestream outside a museum in Queens, New York as an exhibit displaying some people’s anger over Trump under the mantra “he will not
divide us.” However, it ended on Feb. 10, after the museum declared the project a safety concern. Over those weeks, LeBouf assaulted a Trump supporter, was arrested by the police and the exhibit itself drew more Trump fans than detractors. LeBouf began a new “he will not divide us” livestream at a museum in Albequerque, New Mexico on Feb. 18, but it was also shut down days later after shots were fired near the area. During its duration, many Trump supporters also visited the livestream
to troll LaBeouf and his supporters. On March 8, he began his latest exhibit, which was a livestream of a “he will not divide us” flag on a flagpole at an undisclosed location. Viewers of the stream would only see the flag and the sky with no other visible man-made object. He thought that this venture would eliminate the trolls who ventured into his previous exhibits to make him and his supporters appear childish. He failed tremendously. The following day the livestream showed the flag being replaced with a “Make America Great
Again” hat and a Pepe the Frog T-shirt. Pepe the Frog is an internet meme that many young Trump supporters use to mock their opposition. Apparently, 4chan users on the politically incorrect thread followed the livestream and saw the flag as a challenge. 4chan is a website where people can share photos anonymously. Members tracked the location through social media and isolating key markers of the general area. They knew he was in Tennessee after social media sightings showed him
in the state. The contrails of several planes were visible, and users determined which flights they were after matching the flight patterns with those that were in the air during those times. After matching and aligning the positions of the stars with the flight patterns of the planes shown in the camera, they came to the conclusion that the flag was somewhere around Greeneville, Tennessee. Finally, they figured out the location after one of them drove around the suspected areas and honked his car horn continuously,
and they discovered the flag after the car was heard on the video feed. A group went out at night and replaced the flag. Honestly, the explanation on how the flag was removed and replaced sound completely farfetched. Although, members of 4chan’s community were the perpetrators, and many of them are unique enough to actually pull this off. It is absolutely hilarious to see LaBouf being trolled again. This time, it is in such a bizarre and unbelievable manner. He challenged the trolls and failed miserably.
Trump’s ban is facing challenges from unprecedented legal argument By Andrew Hsiao Contributing Writer @fgcueaglenews Hawaii’s attorney general Doug Chin, the Ninth Circuit Court and the argument against Donald Trump’s latest executive order are completely wrong. According to CNN, Trump’s revised travel ban has been halted by a restraining order from Judge Derrik Watson, who issued it following a lawsuit filed by Chin and the state of Hawaii. The crux of his position is that the directive has violated the First and Fifth Amendments. Chin’s complaint states the order is unconstitutional because it violates the First Amendment’s Equal Protection Clause by being prejudiced against Muslim majority countries (all of the countries facing bans have Muslim communities
representing 90.7-99.8 percent of the total populations). Additionally, the order violates the Due Process Clause and “equal protection guarantees” of the Fifth Amendment. Lastly, Chin asserts that the order violates the Immigration and Nationality Act, the Religious Freedom Restoration Act and the Administrative Procedure Act as the order is both discriminatory and violates the Constitution. Trump’s first executive order was also condemned by Chin. However, his current defense for being against the second order is not legally sound. Religious bias is key as Chin asserts that the order is discriminatory against Muslims because the ban targets countries where they are the overwhelming majority, and it gives preferential bias to other
religions and nationalities. First, the assertion that the ban discriminates against Muslims is erroneous. Chin has acknowledged in media outings that the ban still allows for the overwhelming majority of Muslims to immigrate if they chose to, by stating that the ban only targets six nations. He completely ignored the notion that the order is motivated by security concerns and simply used a horrible argument for his defense. The six countries have been shelters for terrorist groups, and only Iran is not currently dealing with political instability. Second, the executive order does not state that any religion or nationality is given a preferred status. It removed a portion from the first ban that implied preferential status to persecuted Christian
minorities. The new text made no references to a specific minority. Unfortunately for Chin, his claims of violations on the Fifth Amendment are completely misleading. Citizens and legal residents are protected under the Due Process Clause, but Chin asserts that family members of legal residents who are residing in a foreign country are also protected. However, his complaint never gives a legal opinion on why those individuals also share such right, nor does he cite any case that establishes this legal precedent. The Fifth Amendment never states that the right is extended to foreign nationals outside the U.S. Although the Supreme Court has ruled that illegal immigrants residing in the U.S. have some constitutional rights, those individuals are living in the
United States. Chin’s argument deals with residents of another country that may immigrate. This position is completely unprecedented, and no case law has ever extended constitutional rights to foreign nationals residing in other countries. Moreover, Watson’s restraining order is based entirely on political motivations and would set a dangerous precedent. Watson is a judge serving on the Ninth Circuit Court, which is considered the most liberal court in the United States. It is so liberal in fact that one of the court’s own judges called for it to be disbanded. The Ninth Circuit is the same court that overturned Trump’s first executive action, and all of the errors of the first ban have been addressed in the second. In the current case, Watson simply ignores the fact Trump has legal
authority based on federal statues in the U.S. Code that has been upheld by the United States Supreme Court. Instead, Judge Watson simply disregards legal procedure by supporting a position that has never had any legal credibility. Furthermore, the Ninth Circuit Court has shown in both cases that they want to legislate from the bench, which shows that the are acting as political agents. People such as Watson and Chin are acting dangerously. While they are in the right to be dissenters, they appear to be acting more as rouge political actors struggling to seize power away from one branch of government (the Executive) to theirs (the Judicial).
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By Rachel Iacovone Managing Editor @racheliacovone As if anyone needed an excuse to eat macaroni and cheese, the village of Estero will soon be hosting a mac ‘n’ cheese challenge for a good cause — that is, MakeA-Wish Southern Florida. The event will feature mac ‘n’ cheese from more than a dozen local restaurants and catering
companies. After tasting samples from each stand, guests will vote for their favorite to be named the best of the bunch. Tickets are $20 per person and will go toward Make-A-Wish Southern Florida’s Youth Leadership Committee. YLC is a group of seventh to 12th graders working to promote MakeA-Wish to grant the wishes of fellow children who have
life-threatening illnesses. YLC hopes to use the funds raised at the mac ‘n’ cheese challenge to grant 20 local wishes. The challenge will include Applebee’s, Beach Brothers BBQ, Bravo, Hyatt House, Hyatt Regency Coconut Point, Jason’s Deli, New York Pizza & Pasta, Publix, Seasons 52, Shula’s Steak House, The American Gastro Pub, The Colony Country Club, The
Terraces at Bonita Springs and Wendy’s. The mac ‘n’ cheese challenge will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 25 at Estero High School, which is located at 21900 River Ranch Road. Tickets may be purchased online at www. m a ke aw i s h t i c ke t s .o rg, but if unable to attend, donations for the YLC fundraiser will also be
accepted online. To get involved with the Youth Leadership Committee, sponsor this event or enter your company’s mac n’ cheese into the challenge, Taylor Marini can be reached at 2 3 9 - 9 9 2 - 9 4 74 or tmarini@ sflawish.org. Or, for more information about Make-A-Wish, visit
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The 28th anniversary of a culinary and travel extravaganza By Rachel Iacovone Managing Editor @racheliacovone FGCU’s School of Resort and Hospitality Management is taking its hospitality off campus for the 28th anniversary of Wanderlust, a culinary and travel extravaganza.
On April 1, guests can enjoy numerous activities and opportunities to bid on travel packages — the proceeds of which will benefit the School of Resort and Hospitality students by supporting programs like financial assistance and scholarships. It also provides
resources that will give students a competitive edge upon graduation. The Wanderlust event is also a learning lab — allowing three event management students to plan and produce a largescale fundraising event in eight months. The Senior Event
Couture, Cuisine and Charity Benefitting Friends of Foster Children Forever By Rachel Iacovone Managing Editor @racheliacovone Naples may host many a gala, but there is something different about its latest. Couture, Cuisine and Charity will combine wine, appetizers and fashion to this time benefit Friends of Foster Children Forever. FFCF provides educational and enrichment opportunities to help each foster child reach his or her potential by fulfilling the unmet needs of those who enter or is at risk of entering
the foster care system in Collier, Hendry and Glades Counties. FFCF’s upcoming event will feature an upscale fashion show showcasing designs from local area boutiques. Walker Henry will host the exclusive runway show, and participating restaurants and retailers will offer samples. The show will be held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 23 at The Village Shops on Venetian Bay. Tickets may be purchased for $40 per
person in advance and are available online at www. friendsoffosterchildren.net. The price is raised to $50 on the night of the event, but reservations are suggested. The generosity of The Village Shops on Venetian Bay and of media sponsor Entrée Magazine have made the evening possible. Its proceeds will benefit FFCF. For more information about the event or about Friends of Foster Children Forever, visit www. friendsoffosterchildren.net or call 239-262–1808.
Project course then works on the event as a class project in the semester of the event. More than 50 FGCU students, particularly RHM students, will also volunteer for servicelearning hours. On Saturday, April 1, the 28th anniversary of
Wanderlust will take place at the Six Bends HarleyDavidson, located at 9501 Thunder Road in Fort Myers. Admission to Wanderlust is $200 and will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. at Six Bends Harley Davidson, followed by an after party at HeadPinz
from 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. To learn more about Wanderlust 2017, visit www. FGCUWanderlust.org or email wanderlust@fgcu. edu.
YMCA fights diabetes
Greater Naples region provides outreach program for families to cope mentally and physically By Rachel Lacovone Managing Editor @Racheliacovone Diabetes is a family disease, yet many families are not offered proper education on this debilitating phenomenon. Greater Naples YMCA hopes to change that by providing outreach programs to bring support to families to help them cope mentally and physically with the daily struggles that come with a diabetes diagnosis.
According to the Center for Disease Control, type 2 diabetes accounts for about 90 percent to 95 percent of all diagnosed cases of diabetes, and type 1 diabetes accounts for about 5 percent. The health and economic costs for both are enormous: Diabetes was the seventh leading cause of death in the United States in 2013 and is currently the leading cause of kidney failure, lower-limb amputations, and adultonset blindness.
More than 20 percent of health care spending is for people with diagnosed diabetes. The program is the YMCA’s first of many free diabetes education series to come in the near future. Attendees will learn about Dexcom, Omnipod, Puyre, Guardian Angel Dogs and others. The series begins 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 28 at the Greater Naples YMCA.
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Agency of the Week Special Olympics Florida is not only devoted to a sporting good time; it’s also devoted to making sure persons with disabilities are getting access to good healthcare. The Family Health Forum needs help with registration, raffle ticketing, meals, crowd flow, giveaways, the massage station and smoothie station from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, March 25. The event will be held at the YMCA of Naples. To help, contact Jasmine Green at 352727-5097 or jasminegreen@sofl.org.