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Hurricane Irma Looms
AP Photo / Wilfredo Lee An employee restocks bottled water on bare shelves as customers look on at a Publix grocery store, Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017, in Surfside, Fla.
By Caylee Weintraub Assistant News Editor @fgcueaglenews The state of Florida braces itself as Hurricane Irma plunges through the Caribbean islands and threatens making landfall on U.S. land as a category 5 storm. Irma is expected to be near Barbuda, St. Kitts
and Nevis and Anguilla by Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. Puerto Rico and the British and U.S. Virgin Islands are expected to feel the effects of Irma around Wednesday afternoon. Hurricane Irma, as of 8 a.m. Tuesday, is listed as a category 5 storm, and has the potential to strike Haiti, the Dominican Republic, the
upper reaches of Cuba and south Florida. The National Hurricane Center predicts that Irma will continue to head toward Florida, but there are also projection cones illustrating the possibility that Irma might curve upwards and toward the Carolinas. While the path Irma will take is still unknown, Gov. Rick Scott issued a warning
in advance so Florida residents may begin to brace for Irma’s impact. “Hurricane Irma is a major and life-threatening storm and Florida must be prepared. I have continued to be briefed by the Florida Division of Emergency Management on Hurricane Irma and current forecast models have Florida in Irma’s path – potentially impacting
millions of Floridians,” Scott said in a statement published on www.flgov.com. “Today, given these forecasts and the intensity of this storm, I have declared a state of emergency for every county in Florida to make certain that state, federal and local governments are able to work together and make sure resources are dispersed to local communities as we get
prepared for this storm.” In an email sent out to students on Tuesday, Sept. 5, police chief Steve Moore alerted students about the hurricane. “We will determine in the next 24-48 hours what impact the storm will have on Thursday,” Moore said in an email.
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Trump administration announces rescinding of DACA
By Astrid Galvin Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — The program that protects young immigrants who were brought to the U.S. illegally as children or came with families who overstayed visas has been rescinded. But many questions remain about what will happen to the program’s beneficiaries. Attorney General Jeff Sessions said the program, known as the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, will end in six months to give Congress time to find a
legislative solution for the immigrants. Here’s a look at the program and what happens next for the nearly 800,000 people in it who are allowed to work in the U.S. and receive protection from deportation. WHAT IS DACA? DACA was created by President Barack Obama in 2012 after intense pressure from immigrant advocates who wanted protections for the young immigrants who were mostly raised in the U.S. but lacked legal status. The program protects them from deportation
— granting a two-year reprieve that can be extended and by issuing a work permit and a Social Security number. DACA recipients must meet several requirements, including having no criminal record. Immigrants who are accepted into the program and later get arrested face deportation to their home country. They also must have been 30 or younger when the program was launched and brought to the U.S. before age 16. The application cost is nearly $500, and permits must be renewed every two years. The application and renewal process take several weeks, and many immigrants hire lawyers to help navigate the process. DACA does not give beneficiaries legal U.S. residency; they are simply given a reprieve from deportation while being allowed to legally work. The overwhelming majority of DACA recipients are from Mexico.
One in four of them live in California. WHY DACA? Frustration grew during the Obama administration over repeated failures to pass the “Dream Act,” which would have provided a path to legal U.S. citizenship for young immigrants brought to the country as children. The last major attempt to pass the legislation was in 2011. Immigrant activists staged protests and participated in civil disobedience in an effort to push Obama to act after Congress did not pass legislation. DACA is different than the Dream Act because it does not provide a pathway to legal residency or citizenship. Still, DACA recipients are often referred to as “Dreamers” — a reference to the earlier proposals that failed in Congress before Obama’s action. WHY END DACA? President Donald Trump was under pressure
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from several states that threatened to sue his administration if it did not end DACA. And he declared on the campaign trail that the program was an “illegal” executive amnesty. White House officials argue the order Obama issued creating the program was unconstitutional and that Congress should take charge of legislation dealing the issue. They say the program was on shaky legal ground and would not have survived legal challenges in the courts. Immigrant advocates, clergy and business leaders including the chief executives of Apple and Microsoft put intense pressure on Trump to maintain the program. But he decided to end it. WHAT HAPPENS NOW? Young immigrants already enrolled in DACA remain covered until their permits expire. If their permits expire before March, 5, 2018, they
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are eligible to renew them for another two years as long as they apply by Oct. 5. If their permits expire beyond that March date, they will not be able to renew and could be subject to deportation when their permits expire. People who miss the October deadline will be disqualified from renewing their permission to remain in the country and could face deportation, although the Trump administration has said it will not actively provide their information to immigration authorities. And it will be up to Congress to take up and pass legislation helping DACA beneficiaries. One bill introduced this year would provide a path to legal permanent residency. Many DACA beneficiaries say they worry they will be forced to take lower-wage, underthe-table jobs and will be unable to pay for college or help their families financially.
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Theworldinbrief Car ploughs into bar in Spain
Hurricane Irma approaches U.S. Florida has declared a state of emergency as hurricane Irma quickly approaches. Irma has sustained winds of up to 180 mph. The hurricane is projected to make landfall on Sunday.
LA wildfires largest in history A state of emergency was issued for California on Friday after about 5,000 acres of land burned in a wildfire. The fire is reported to be the largest in Los Angeles history. >> Continued from Irma Moore instructed students to start making plans in their personal, academic and weekly lives. In case of an evacuation, students are encouraged to speak with their professors to discuss assignments and other instructions. Alico Arena
will also turn into a hurricane shelter, which will be prepared for students if the hurricane should impact Florida. Irma comes at the tail end of an active hurricane season. According to statistics performed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) earlier this year, 2017 was predicted to have
between two to four major hurricanes and eleven to seventeen named storms. So far, 2017 has lived up to NOAA’s predictions. Following the devastation of Hurricane Harvey, Hurricane Irma has the potential to be the second major hurricane of the season. H o w e v e r , precautions can be
Several people were injured at a bar in Spain when a car ploughed into the crowd, sparking terrorism fears. Two men, ages 18 and 31, were taken to the hospital.
North Korea conducts largest nuclear The Democratic People’s Republic has conducted the sixth and largest nuclear test on Sunday. Han Tae Song, an ambassador to the United Nations said the DPRK plans to send more “gift packages” to the United States. taken to minimize the risk posed by Irma. “In Florida, we know that the best way to protect our families in severe weather is to have a plan,” Scott said in his statement. “I urge all Floridians to remain vigilant and stay alert to local weather and news and visit FLGetAPlan. com today as we all prepare for Hurricane
Irma.” Researching evacuation routes and locating local shelters are some of the first steps Florida residents can take to ensure adequate preparation. While the damage caused by Harvey has had a scarring impact on the nation this week, taking simple measures can ensure that
Irma’s devastation is significantly lessened. “In Florida, we always prepare for the worst and hope for the best,” Scott said. “While the exact path of Irma is not absolutely known at this time, we cannot afford to not be prepared.”
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UPD teaches rape agression defense course to students
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Officer Blake begins her RAD presentation in Cohen Center 214 to a group of FGCU students
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Only two seats remained empty, as nearly 30 women attended the Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) class Thursday evening, scribbling away at notebooks and sitting quietly in solidarity. RAD is a three-day program, which is broken down into four-hour blocks for a total of 12 hours. The program was designed by Larry Nadeau, who wanted to create a defense class for women of all ages. The first class consists of information about crime prevention, like reducing the opportunity of becoming a sexual assault victim, and informs students on weapons and how to be aware of their surroundings. Subsequent classes incorporate basic selfdefense techniques and classroom-like information. According to Sgt. Hedi Blake, there are approximately 26 techniques women can learn in the program. Once students complete the 12-hour course, they receive a certificate of completion and are eligible to join any RAD class
around the world, from Egypt, Switzerland or Japan. Blake has seen a spike overin sexual assaults over the past year, and believes women should remain vigilant. Just at FGCU alone, approximately four sexual assaults have been reported since 2016. Most recently, an FGCU student reported a sexual assault in the Welcome Center, after getting in the wrong vehicle using a ride-sharing service. Last August, a student reported a sexual assault in the stairway in Siedler Hall, and in January, a student reported being sexually assaulted in a North Lake Village parking lot. According to Mystudentbody.com, 35 per 1,000 female students is the annual rate of attempted sexual assaults on a college campus. According to Mystudentbody, the most common form of sexual assault is date rape, which is when a date forces sexual activity on a victim without consent. Alcohol and drugs are often associated with this assault, because it’s easier for a victim to lose consciousness and harder for them to remember details of the assault.
According to Lt. Anthony Rispoli, this type of assault has not been reported on FGCU’s campus as of late, however, it has happened in places like Florida State University, where bars are sometimes located on campus. Rispoli says if you go out with friends, you come back with friends. Students are encouraged to always be aware of their surroundings, but should the situation of an attack arise, yelling “NO” is the best option. “I can tell you that when you raise your voice and say no, for the attacker, for example, it really projects a selfconfidence - I guess you would say,” Blake said. According to Blake, most predators are not looking for somebody that’s going to stand up for themselves, they are looking for “the timid and the weak.” As far as weapons go, women can legally carry pepper spray, a stun gun and can carry a gun for self-defense. They warn, however, to learn how to use the weapons properly. “If you don’t know how to use it correctly, it’s just as
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teaching the techniques from learning the stance, and that creates a foundation and moves on from there.” Blake says she wants women taking the class to feel empowered. “Hopefully by offering this class, just like any other class in previous years,
hopefully we can bring that sense of empowerment to the girls,” Blake said. “And a feeling of that they can defend themselves if need be.” The next RAD classes will be held on Thursday, Sept. 7 and Thursday, Sept. 14 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the Cohen Center Room 214.
Police Beat
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Ghosts in Garage B Security cameras showed two white males skateboarding through Garage B at 1:43 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 21. UPD searched the area but found no one.
Garage Mix Up A complainant called UPD stating that his vehicle, which he had parked on the second floor of Garage 4, was nowhere to be found. The complainant stated that he had walked around the garage multiple times but was unable to locate the vehicle. UPD found vehicle
on the second floor of Garage 3. Noise Complaint On Wednesday, Aug. 23., an officer met with the infamous “Preacher” in reference to a noise complaint. The Preacher moved his location to help reduce the noise.
Tie-Dye Tantrum
Handicap Fraud
Hello, It’s Me On Thursday, Aug. 24, UPD located an LG cell phone on the floor of the Edward’s Hall women’s restroom. The phone was locked, and has not yet been claimed.
A suspect wearing a tie die t shirt, black shorts, and dark shoes jumped into his girlfriend’s car and screamed and yelled at her after she broke up with him. The suspect was arrested and transferred to the Lee County jail on Thursday, Aug. 24, at 9:43 p.m.
On Friday, Aug. 25, an anonymous complaint stated that a man with long hair, between the ages of 20-30, had been parking in the handicap spot though the man’s car had no visible handicap placards or tags. The vehicle was gone when UPD searched the area.
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Inexcusable: the pardoning of Joe Arpaio By Joey Muradaz Contributing Writer @fgcueaglenews Despite how our opinions of immigrants and immigration differ, there are a few universal constants that we all must ascribe to when we physically deal with those who cross our borders without the proper paperwork. Whether or not you believe that those who enter illegally should remain, we cannot treat them poorly, for it is a violation of their human rights and dignity. To do so is to sacrifice our own moral standing in the world, all for the grand prize of racist cathartic abuse against those unable to defend themselves. Enter “America’s Toughest Sheriff,” Joe Arpaio. A self-styled immigration crusader who made border control one of his central goals during his 26-year tenure as Maricopa County’s sheriff. Arpaio made headlines, again and again, for inflammatory comments, unorthodox practices and human rights abuses. Arpaio made a point of targeting Latinos in his community, with Latinos being four to nine times more likely to get pulled over than whites during Arpaio’s reign. Spanish-speaking inmates were put in solitary confinement for their
inability to speak English. Latinos were routinely harassed by Arpaio’s deputies for the color of their skin or for the language they spoke. In 2011, the Department of Justice’s investigation concluded that Arpaio’s office had conducted some of the worst racial profiling programs ever seen. Allowing Joe Arpaio to commit such heinous acts of cruelty against undocumented immigrants for so long was a stain on our national conscience. Pardoning Joe Arpaio condemns him to history as an evil man who was the benefactor of another similarly-minded cretin. Moving beyond the shallow (yet still horrifying) ideological aspects of this pardon, the numerous breaches of bureaucratic and legal precedent contribute to the sense that this pardon was nothing but a political show, a spectacle only to rile up Trump’s base. This pardon violated norms up and down the board. Here are a few among them. Joe Arpaio had not yet gone to prison. Most pardons are received after 5 or more years of incarceration. Arpaio’s office had not yet even applied to receive a pardon. Those incarcerated spend years and thousands of dollars on legal services
in order to complete the necessary paperwork to receive a pardon. Arpaio was a singularly controversial figure. Such individuals are not usually the first choices to be pardoned by a president. In the past, figures with contentious personal histories are reserved to being pardoned at the last possible moment, sometimes even on the last day of a president’s term. Arpaio had not expressed remorse for his actions. Among all the terrible things that this pardon says about the president, this last point is perhaps the most disheartening. Joe Arpaio, who was investigated in 2008 by George Bush, penalized in 2011 by Obama’s AG Eric Holder, and convicted in 2017 for contempt of court for overstepping his bounds was not a model citizen who fell through the cracks. His failure to express remorse or even to begin work on a pardon reaffirmed his confidence that he was going to be exonerated by his president, but not by history. Joe Arpaio’s pardon was a mistake. Joe Arpaio is a monster.
Joe Arpaio talks in a President Trump’s rally after being pardoned.
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The mall apocalypse is nigh Malls are dying out but not because of online shopping
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Traditional anchor stores like JCPenney and Sears are closing stores across the country, and they’re bringing malls with them.
By Sydney Van Dreason Assistant Opinion Editor @sydney_0815y When I was younger, I couldn’t wait for the weekends where my mom would have work off and take the time to bring me and my sisters to the closest mall. Nearly 10 years later, I find myself struggling to spend more than two hours in that same mall that made my younger self so giddy. The general trend is that malls across the country are starting to close down and start the “retail apocalypse,” according to VICE News. There are only 1,200 malls still open, and about a quarter of those are predicted to close within the
next 10 years. While online shopping does play a part in the decline of shopping malls due to its efficiency and accessibility, Amazon and other online stores aren’t the ones to blame at all here. The fact is that the anchor stores that make up such large parts of malls are failing. Sears, J.C. Penney and Macy’s have each closed about 100 stores this year, according to VICE News. When the anchor stores in a mall start to decline and eventually close, the entire mall suffers until it is finally shut down. Now, what’s happening behind the scenes is that the anchor stores are failing, and the smaller stores are losing
business, partly because no one is visiting the anchor stores at the malls. People are so quick to blame online shopping for the decline of malls and major retail stores, but we really should be blaming the anchor stores themselves. Anchor stores like Sears, Macy’s and J.C. Penney have, overall, stayed the same over the past decade or so. They have made little to no effort to adapt themselves to a world full of technological advances and millennials’ shopping habits. If you were to walk into a major retail store right now, there’s a very low chance that there are college kids or even high school students
actively shopping there. In today’s society, you’re most likely to find millennials in stores like Victoria’s Secret, Walmart or Target. When it comes to clothing stores, they’re more likely to be in the discount stores than in the anchor stores. Not only are these stores cheaper, but they have adapted to fit what millennials want. There are sales and savings throughout these stores on various items that our generation is most likely to buy and use. Not all anchor stores have failed to recognize that they are losing millennials as consistent customers, and they have done something about
it. Barnes and Noble, for instance, is an anchor store that recognized the growing trend in electronic books and decided to start selling e-book readers so that they could still stay in the game. What we’re seeing in this “retail apocalypse” is a potential shift in what is considered an anchor store, not the online stores beating out physical retail stores. The first step that is in the works is that current stores like Sears and J.C. Penney lose money until they are forced to shut down multiple stores. What will happen next is that popular discount stores will become the new anchor stores, and because that’s where people are more likely to shop, they
will draw the most crowds to a mall. One of the most popular examples of a mall that has thrived for many years is Sawgrass Mills Mall in Sunrise, Florida. This mall is a tourist hotspot, but it also conveniently doesn’t have any of the three anchor stores consistently mentioned in this article. Instead, it offers stores like Burlington, Forever 21 and Target. Overall, malls have seen better days in the past. But they owe much of their distress to the anchor stores stubbornly trying to stay on the top and not make room for the discount stores that are actually seeing their profits grow.
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Hurricane Harvey
Hurricane Irma is expected to reach Florida this Sunday, so take precautions
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Hurricante brought destruction in its wake. At least 60 people were found dead, and the damage could cost up to $180 billion.
By Tatiana Galdamez Contributing Writer @fgcueaglenews As someone born and raised in Florida, I have heard plenty of jokes revolving around the dismissal of incoming hurricanes. I would be lying if I said that said jokes have never left my mouth. “Ready
for the hurricane party?” “I can’t wait to sleep in.” These are just a couple of statements I have heard in the past among friends. On the other hand, we know that what happened in Houston recently was tragic and will continue to affect the lives of its people for years to come. However, we should, as fellow human beings,
not only acknowledge that the losses in Texas due to Hurricane Harvey -- be it loss of life, loss of familiar places, and more -- have been devastating, but that we must come together to provide some sort of assistance. As young people at an educational institution, we have the power to come together in great numbers
and, through a collective effort, be able to make a difference, whether it be big or small. Even one person can make a difference, but as a group, we can provide support for those who may find themselves now with nothing. Although some people may see empathy as a weakness, I believe it is
what makes us strong by allowing us to see past our differences, whatever they may be, and pushing us forward to act. When asked what we think people may need after a natural disaster, we may generally think of food and water, but it is important to think about hygienic products and other items that we may take for
granted as well. Please keep an eye out in the next coming weeks as some of us are trying to put together some sort of event to help those affected by Hurricane Harvey. On a side note, please try to stay safe during Hurricane Irma as well and prepare, if need be.
President Trump on his way to ruin 800,000 lives President Trump terminated DACA, but this is not only about illegal immigration, it’s also about Obama.
DACA supporters march to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement office to protest shortly after U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ announcement that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), will be suspended.
By Bruno Halpern Opinion Editor @brunowesome The New York Times reports that “President Trump on Tuesday ordered an end to the Obama-era executive action that shields young undocumented immigrants from deportation, calling the program an “amnesty-first approach” and urging Congress to replace it with legislation before it begins phasing out on March 5, 2018.” “I do not favor punishing children, most of whom are now adults, for the actions of their parents,” Mr. Trump said in a written statement. What is the DACA (De-
ferred Action for Childhood Arrivals)? It allows immigrants that came to the United States illegally as children to apply to a renewable two-year visa. That allows them to work legally and also saves them from deportation. This program only applies to those who came to the U.S. before they turned 16 years old, and also those who were younger than 31 years old before June 15, 2012 (when the DACA was enacted). Applicants must be in school, have a high school diploma or be a military veteran. And they must have a “mostly clean” criminal record. It’s important to point
out that DACA doesn’t lead an applicant towards citizenship. But it allows them the necessary documents (like driver’s license, credit card and open bank account) to work without risking deportation. Critics say that DACA is unconstitutional because Obama enacted it through executive action and without congressional approval. They also argue that it stimulates more illegal immigrants to come to America. However, shutting the program down would remove more than 800,000 people from the workforce. According to a Center for American Progress survey of roughly 3,000 DACA recipients, almost 90
percent said they had jobs, and about 72 percent were enrolled in higher education institutions. Because of DACA, nearly 80 percent of respondents said they got driver’s licenses, and about half became organ donors. It is estimated that the U.S. would lose over $460 billion in GDP in the next 10 years without DACA. The fact is that President Trump’s main policy since he took office has been to terminate any and all of President Obama’s accomplishments, not taking into account the impacts it will have on peoples’ lives. If Obama did it, Trump and Republicans will do everything in their power
to take it down. There’s no real planning and no careful thought behind these actions. And it’s not because they have a better alternative either. They’re doing it out of spite. Trump and Republicans banalize the consequences of their words and actions at every turn. I can only imagine the stress these more than 800,000 young people are under. It must be unbearable. The majority of their lives was lived in the United States. Most of the applicants have no true connection with the country their parents left. All they truly know is their American neighborhood, their American values and their American friends. Some already
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formed families of their own. A program like DACA is not only the logical and humane approach regarding young illegal immigrants, but the necessary one. Only a program like this can realistically solve this issue without having to deport everyone, and, in the process, separating families and emptying the workforce. It’s devoid of reason. In this particular case, President Trump, it’s not simply a question of legal or illegal immigration. It’s about what’s right and the moral standing of America.
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In search of a universal principle
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The Universe still (and probably forever will) hold many secrets, but can there be an universal moral principle that can unite all beings (if there are any)?
By Bruno Halpern Opinion Editor @brunowesome Have you ever heard the Indian parable, “The Blind Men and the Elephant”? It goes like this: There were six blind men in a village in India. They constantly argued amongst themselves, sometimes heatedly, about how elephants were truly like. A friend from their village worked as a gardener for the king, and the king had an elephant. So he took the six blind men to it. The first blind man touched the side of the huge animal. He concluded that an elephant was smooth and solid like a wall. The second blind man touched the elephant’s trunk, and concluded that it was like a hose. The third blind man touched the elephant’s pointed tusk, and concluded that he had been right all along. He had speculated that the elephant was as sharp and deadly as a spear. The fourth blind man touched one of the elephant’s four legs. He concluded that the elephant was just like a tree trunk. The fifth blind man felt the elephant’s large ears,
and said it was like a huge fan. Finally, the sixth blind man touched the large animal’s tail. He was so disappointed that he was sure it was a trick, since an elephant, to him, couldn’t be a mere rope. Afterwards, the blind men gathered to share their findings. However, they were surprised to find that neither agreed on how the elephant was like and, consequently, an argument ensued. It got so loud that it awoke the king. From his chambers the king descended and explained to the blind men that all of them were at the same time right and wrong. Thus, the elephant was exactly as each of them described, but it was also so much more. Their experience was intrinsically limited from the start because of their condition. Then, the king suggested that if they put all their descriptions together, they would be able to better perceive the elephant in its entire magnitude. This story teaches us that no religion or philosophy can, single-handedly, explain or contain the entire and absolutet truth. At the same time, however, it hints
that all of them hold a part of it. Yes, Truth with capital “T” because it represents all the secrets and mysteries of the Universe, God and life itself. I’m obviously disregarding the atheistic point of view otherwise there would be little to talk about in this article. This parable made me wonder and ponder about the existence of this Truth — that can also be called “universal principle” — that would permeate and unite all religions and philosophies. Is such a thing possible? To find out, we must first understand that every experience, perception and opinion we’ve ever had is inherently biased. Although this bias can be minimized, it can’t truly be overcome because its roots go deep within us. Since we were born, subtly but surely, we are programmed with determined values, concepts and constructs by our family, our religion and our culture. Those become our reality. “For long you’ll live and high you’ll fly; and smiles you’ll give and tears you’ll cry; and all you touch and all you see is all your life will ever be.”
Without values, concepts and constructs, however, it would be nearly impossible to live, think and altogether exist in the material world. So the point is not to discard them, but simply to recognize they exist. By doing that, we can minimize their presence and realize that we can be more than the programming we’ve been immersed since birth. If we fail to realize that, then we cling to a particular value or concept, usually national identity or religion, that makes us fall into the trap of separateness. Which is the almost innate tendency to see everything as an “us” versus “them”, and a “I’m right” and “you’re wrong”. Concerning religion, it would also translate into “my faith is the only way to Heaven while yours leads solely and directly to Hell.” Hence the main problem with religions or creeds. Instead of becoming a lever that would propel us upward, they tend to become a crutch or a mere tool where conformism thrives and inner transmutation is forsaken. Petty discussions ensues where people boast that “my doctrine and symbols and practices are better and more sacred than yours.”
As a result, the whole elephant is usually mistaken by its trunk, in other words, the essence of religions is usually mistaken by their individual rituals, practices and concepts when their essence is, in fact, the teachings about love, acceptance and detachment. By the way, atheist and agnostic philosophies are not excluded from this parable. Actually, any and all points of view, no matter how complex or how much it’s supported by science, can be applied to this parable. The fact is that the Truth can’t be contained nor explained by our limited language or our intrinsically bounded perception. The answer to the question proposed at the beginning of the article is “yes.” There is such a thing as an universal principle that permeates and unites all religions and philosophies. And I believe that ultimate Truth, or the universal principle, is love. It may sound naive, but Love (yes, with a capital “L” because it’s love in its highest form) is the answer to live in harmony with each other and with oneself. Despite the conceptual differences and understandings about “God”, through
Love the elephant can be perceived in its wholeness. Therefore, through Love one is able to see the essence, and not just the parts. By realizing what the elephant truly is, one transcends the perceived realities each religion or philosophy profess and finds that the elephant actually encompass all realities. One finds that Love is the thread that connects, permeates and unites all of them. Love is true to everyone, even those deeply immersed in the illusion of separateness. Love is universal, the Universal Principle. Some esoteric teachings state that the Almighty Consciousness some call God couldn’t love Itself since it’s an indivisible, omnipresent entity. If it did love Itself it would be forced love upon Itself, which is not real love or, at least, not the perfect, altruistic, universal love. It can be said that Love is so important that the whole creation of the Universe is only a means of obtaining it. So God “divided” Itself so It could love Itself through us.
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Volleyball suffers losses at Homewood Suites Sunshine State Classic
Despite close sets agaisnt in-state rivals, the FGCU volleyball team suffered three tough loses over the weekend. Hoping to move forward, the Eagles will travel to North Carolina to compete in the Wildcat Classic.
By Emily Kois Sports Editor @emilykois The FGCU volleyball team battled against instate rivals Miami, FAU and UCF, but came up short against each team over the weekend at the Homewood Suites Sunshine State Classic. “We were in quite a few deuce sets and came out on the short end of those maybe every time, that was kind of the story of the weekend,” said
FGCU head coach Matt Botsford. “I think part of it is experience, (and) I think part of it is working through personnel questions and trying to find the right fit. It’s a tough situation to end a game and be playing out of position, but I’m happy we were in those positions to win even though we didn’t come out on top. We faced teams who had their own unique style, and at the end of the day it’s about adaptability and how quickly we can put in to play the things we
are trying to do to react and respond to what we’re seeing.” The Eagles fell to UCF 3-1 Friday night, then fell to the Owls 3-1 Saturday morning before going down 3-0 that same night. FGCU was challenged by a strong UCF defense, dropping the first two sets. However, the Eagles battled back to win the third set, sending it to a fourth and final set. After jumping out to an early lead in the fourth set against the Knights, FGCU
Men’s basketball makes addition to roster
EN Photo / Brad Young A three-star recruit, Zachary Scott, averaged nearly a triple double, scoring 17.7 points for the Class 4A championship team. Scott will be coming into the season with four years of eligibility starting next year.
By Matt Rothman Assistant Sports Editor @MattRothman3 FGCU men’s basketball has landed its first commit of the 2018-2019 roster.: Zachary Scott of Westminster Academy in Fort Lauderdale. Scott posted on his Twitter, “After prayer and
discussing things with my parents, I would like to announce my commitment to Florida Gulf Coast University! I look forward to being challenged and growing up as a young man and basketball player under coach (Joe) Dooley and his staff!” With offers from a couple of ACC teams
including Pittsburgh and Virginia Tech and a Big 12 offer from Kansas State, Scott decided to remain in Florida and join an Eagles team .
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was unable to stop the dominant force UCF was bringing. Daniele Serrano led the team with 12 kills while hitting .500 on the night. The middle also registered three digs with a solo block and solo assist. After a close opening set, the Eagles and Owls were back and forth throughout the second frame before FAU ultimately took a 2-0 lead. FGCU then led from start to finish in the third set to push to a fourth set,
but ultimately came up short. Against Miami, the Eagles dropped a quick first set before falling to the Hurricanes by two in both the second and third frames. Both sets were tied at 23, but Miami came out on top to win the match 3-0. Sophomore middle blocker Daniele Serrano totaled 14 kills, three solo blocks and two block assists while hitting .300 and .429 in Saturday’s matches. Serrano was then
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named to the AllTournament Team following the tournament. Outside hitter, Amanda Carroll also played effectively, totaling 35 kills and 15 assists in the two matches. Now, Carroll is just three kills short of registering 1,000 kills in her career. Next, FGCU will travel to Davidson, North Carolina to compete against Georgia, Davidson and Wofford at the Wildcat Classic beginning Friday, Sept. 8 at 4:30 p.m.
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Women’s soccer earns fourth win over Kent State and Liberty
Following the tournament over Labor Day weekend, Holly Fritz (above) was awarded MVP of the tournament. Boilesen and Weck also made the All Tournament team following their dominant performance.
By Matt Rothman Assistant Sports Editor @mattrothman3 The FGCU women’s soccer team continued its successful start to the season with wins over Kent State and Liberty. Both opponents, as well as FGCU, have appeared in the NCAA tournament a year ago. The Eagles started the weekend with a 2-0 win versus Kent State on Friday night. “When you play quality teams it gets hectic at times,” said head coach Jim Blankenship to FGCU athletics. “They’ve been good for a long time and we knew we were going to
have our hands full tonight. I thought the first seven to 10 minutes were a little concerning just because of their quickness, but I thought our guys stepped up and met the challenge. And that’s what you want as a coach.” After a couple of chances early in their game, Marjorie Boilesen put the Eagles ahead with the header on a cross from Varin Ness. Ashley Parks also assisted on the goal. The Eagles continued to pressure, but Kent State came with their best opportunity late in the first half off a free kick, but Lauren Greene was in the right spot to clear the ball away, helping the Eagles
maintain the 1-0 lead into the second half. It was all Kent State early in the second half, but Melissa Weck made four saves within the first 15 minutes of the half to keep FGCU ahead by one. In the 80th minute, FGCU added an insurance goal on a free kick by Holly Fritz that Greene was able to head home to give the Eagles a 2-0 lead that they would hold onto. This is Weck’s fourth shutout of the season, as she now has 14 career shutouts in her 25 starts. FGCU came out strong against Liberty with some scoring chances early in the game. On a free kick from
just outside the 18, Boilesen found the back of the net to give FGCU the early lead. Holly Fritz headed home FGCU’s second goal on a cross from Meghan Mulligan just a few minutes later to go up 2-0. Despite the home team controlling play for most of the first half, Liberty got one back from Abigail Persson from 25 yards out to cut the lead to 2-1. Varin Ness nearly gave FGCU a third goal in the second half, but her breakaway was denied after Camille Knundstrom sent her in alone on the goalkeeper. Liberty controlled most of the play after and tied the game up at two on a free
kick in the 77th minute. Though it seemed FGCU had taken the lead again less than a minute later, the referee said no goal. They did find that goal just a few minutes after on Fritz’s second goal to make it 3-2. Weck came up with the biggest save of the game right before time ran out, and FGCU finished the weekend with two wins. “We knew going in this was going to be a tough weekend. All three of these programs are traditionally good programs, and that’s what we expected, and it lived up to the billing,” Blankenship said to FGCU athletics. “We played very well, we just gave up one chance at the end of the
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half and the girl hits an unbelievable goal. That changed the whole game. I like the way our girls responded though, finding a great goal at the end of the game.” Fritz was awarded MVP of the tournament and Boilesen and Weck also made the All-Tournament team. The Eagles will head west to face off against Arizona and Arizona State as they look to extend their winning streak.
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Marjorie Boilesen Sophomore 5 feet 8 inches Hometown: Sao Paulo, Brazil In her first season with the FGCU women’s soccer team, Marjorie Boilesen scored her fourth and fifth goal of the season in the Eagles’ two victories in the FGCU tournament. Boilesen scored the first Eagle goal in their win versus Kent State in the 20th minute on a header from Varin Ness, helping the Eagles win their third straight game. She added a second goal two days later on a free kick from 20 yards out to give FGCU a 1-0 lead once again versus Liberty. With her two points in the last two games, Boilesen leads the ASUN in points and is tied with Sarah Collins of Stetson with a conference-high five goals in six games this season.
The team has been to back-to-back NCAA tournaments and is four years removed from a Sweet 16 run. He’s a 6-foot-4, 185 pound, three-star recruit who in his junior year averaged nearly a triple double, scoring 17.7 points for the Class 4A championship team. He was a runner-up in
his sophomore season. With Brandon Goodwin graduating after the 2017 season, he will join Darnell Rodgers in the backcourt as the only two true point guards. Goodwin averaged 18.5 points in his junior year at FGCU and scored a teamhigh 623 points, which nearly doubled the next highest scorer.
Unlike Goodwin who transferred from UCF, Scott will have four years of eligibility starting next year. Dooley is unable to comment until Scott officially signs his letter of intent.
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Men’s soccer goes 1-1 at the Peter Baldwin Memorial Classic
Preston Kilwien (above) , Jaime and Samayoa were named to the Peter Baldwin Memorial All-Tournament Team following the tournament over the weekend. Kilwien added two goals during the Eagles 4-0 victory over Vermont.
By Emily Kois Sports Editor @emilykois On Friday night, the Eagles competed in their first game at the Peter Baldwin Memorial Classic and flew by Vermont to earn a dominant 4-0 victory. “Our start to the game was excellent. The guys came out sharp, we moved the ball well, defended hard and, really, created more chances than we converted,” said FGCU head coach Jesse Cormier. “With that early momentum we were able to take the crowd out of the game and get the clean sheet on the road against an NCAA Tournament
team a season ago and a team I believe will make some noise again this year.” Preston Kilwien scored twice, Dennis Zapata had a goal and two assists, Dylan Sacramento issued two helpers and Robert Ferrer had the ‘game-winning’ goal just six minutes into the match. Making his secondcareer start, Connor Gavigan made seven saves to earn his first shutout. The Eagles had their first goal from Sacramento and Ferrer in the sixth minute when the ball landed right to Ferrer as the junior hit it into the back of the net. FGCU continued its dominance and earned its second goal of the night
off of Zapata’s corner kick, taking a 2-0 lead. Moments after, the lead grew to three after Sacramento slid a pass across the middle of the box to Zapata, who earned another goal for the team. Coming back out from halftime, the Eagles quickly got back on the board from Kilwien’s second goal of the match, making the score 4-0. Threatening the Eagles lead, Jon Arnar Barddal of Vermont stepped up to take a penalty kick, but Gavigan made a diving save to keep the shutout alive. Vermont had more chances in the second half, but FGCU’s defensive line was unstoppable, making it tough for Vermont to
execute. The Eagles then took on Central Connecticut State on Sunday, but despite a dominant performance against Vermont, FGCU suffered a tough 2-0 loss. CCSU scored the gamewinning goal in the 64th minute and added another goal with just 32 seconds remaining in the match. FGCU created plenty of chances but couldn’t convert on any of them, ending with a rare shutout. “I’m disappointed because we had plenty of chances to not only win this game, but put it out reach very early and we didn’t take advantage,” commented FGCU head coach Jesse Cormier. “Give CCSU credit - they refused
to roll over and fought hard to get a result. But we have a long way to go. I understand we’re going through some adversity right now down a few men, but in order to be the team we want to be we need to be more consistent and get more heart, character and leadership throughout the lineup.” After a two-goal performance against Vermont, Preston Kilwien nearly had another after Miguel Jaime sent a perfect corner kick to Kilwien, but his attempt was bounded back. From then, the Eagles continued to attack offensively having an 11-2 shot advantage in the first, but with the team unable
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to convert, FGCU was at a standstill. Play started to even out in the second half as CCSU started to create more opportunities and eventually converted in the 64th minute. The Eagles continued to pressure CCSU but were unable to before CCSU scored again with just 32 seconds left in the match. Kilwien, Jaime and Samayoa were named to the Peter Baldwin Memorial AllTournament Team for their performances on Friday and Sunday. Next, the Eagles will host VCU at the Soccer Complex on Sunday, Sept. 10 at 7 p.m.
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FGCU men’s tennis adds two new players
With the two recent additions to the men’s tennis roster, the team will also return senior Oliver Landert. Landert finished the 2016-17 season 11-22 in singles and 17-16 in doubles, with wins over FAU and Arkansas.
By Matt Rothman Assistant Sports Editor @MattRothman3 Looking to get back into the NCAA tournament for a second straight year, head coach C.J. Weber has announced the signings of Felipe Escobar and Juan Montes to the FGCU men’s
tennis roster. “We are really excited to add both Felipe and Juan to our roster this year,” Weber said to FGCU Athletics. “Felipe adds a wealth of experience to our program and he was exactly what we were looking for to add to our talented group of returners from last year.
Juan is a fantastic player who will add a tremendous amount of ability to the team when he becomes eligible in a year.” Escobar will become eligible to compete in the upcoming season, as he transferred from TCU. He was ranked as high as 722 in the ATP
Rankings in 2014 and was a Colombian National Champion in 2012. Escobar only competed in two matches last season, dropping a singles and a doubles match. Unlike Escobar, Montes will have to sit out the 2018 season since he had played one year professionally
outside the six-month window after graduating from high school. He ranks 1654 in the ATP Rankings and secured eight ATP amateur points, winning a doubles title and losing twice in the finals in the futures competition. “I’m fired up to work with both players, who
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have strong work ethics and high goals for their tennis games. They add another dimension to our team and are yet another step in the right direction in the development of our program.”
Fritz earns women’s soccer ASUN Player of the Week By Matt Rothman Assistant Sports Editor @MattRothman3
EN Photo / Brad Young Recent transfer, Holly Fritz, was awarded MVP of the tournament following her dominant performance over the weekend. Fritz scored two goals in the 3-2 victory over Liberty.
After helping the Eagles defeat Liberty with two goals in FGCU’s 3-2 win, Holly Fritz has earned herself the title of ASUN Player of the Week. Back before Fritz joined the program, head coach Jim Blankenship knew they were getting a unique player. “She brings some special qualities and experience, so we’re really excited that she
will continue her soccer career here at FGCU,” said Blankenship. Fritz, who transferred from Florida State after he her sophomore season with the Seminoles, tallied her first collegiate goal vs. Liberty on a header on a cross to give FGCU a 2-0 lead. During her time at FSU, she appeared in nine matches and totaled 161 minutes. She has already surpassed that with the Eagles, playing nearly every minute of the first six games.
She later broke a 2-2 tie with her second goal of the game in the 80th minute to help defeat the two time Big South Champions. With her seven points on the season, she is tied for third in the ASUN in points and leads the conference with three assists. This is the third member of the Eagles to be awarded a weekly honoring joining teammates Lindsey Patton and Boilesen.
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This week in athletics Men’s cross country at ASUN Preview By Emily Kois Sports Editor @emilykois The FGCU men’s cross-country team will compete in the ASUN Preview Friday, Sept. 8 at 5 p.m. The team will be coming off competing in the FAU Invitational where they placed second
just 10 points behind instate rival Miami. Three runners finished in the top-10 for the men, led by Troy Clark, who finished third overall with a time of 15:47.08. Other teammates Maximilian Weigand and Joseph Salerno finished fourth and ninth, respectively. Last season, the
Eagles finished third in the ASUN Championship and turned in a programbest 17th place finish in the NCAA South Region Championship. Next, FGCU will compete in the Mountain Dew Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 23, beginning at 7:55 a.m. in Gainesville.
Women’s cross country at ASUN Preview By Emily Kois Sports Editor @emilykois The FGCU women’s cross-country team will compete in the ASUN Preview Friday, Sept. 8 at 5 p.m. The Eagles are coming off competing in the seasonopening FAU Invitational
where they placed fifth. Carley Lutzow led the way for the Eagles for the fourth time in her last five races, crossing the line sixth overall after turning in a 5K time of 18:56.42. Last season, the team turned in a fifthplace finish in the ASUN Championship, and a quartet of FGCU women
competed individually in the NCAA South Region Championship. Next, the Eagles will compete in the Mountain Dew Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 23, beginning at 7:55 a.m. in Gainesville.
Women’s soccer at Arizona By Emily Kois Sports Editor @emilykois The FGCU women’s soccer team will head to Arizona to take on the Arizona State Sun Devils Friday, Sept. 8 at 9:30 p.m. The Eagles will be coming off four home games that
included FAU, Kent State and Liberty University. This will be the first time these two teams will meet in program history. Arizona is currently 1-1-1 with its one loss against UCF 1-2 and its one time against UC Irvine. Last season, Arizona ended with an overall record of 9-9-1, going 4-7 in its conference play.
Next, the Eagles will take on the Sun Devils in Arizona on Sunday, Sept. 10 at 5 p.m.
Men’s soccer vs. VCU By Emily Kois Sports Editor @emilykois The FGCU men’s soccer team will host its first home game against the VCU Rams Sunday, Sept. 10 at 7 p.m. The team will have a week break after competing in the
Peter Baldwin Memorial Classic. At the tournament, the Eagles had an impressive 4-0 win over Vermont, but suffered a tough 2-0 loss to Central Connecticut State. VCU comes into this matchup 1-2 overall with its two loses against Oakland and Appalachian State. The last time these two teams
met was in 2012 at FGCU, where the Eagles suffered a 2-1 loss. Overall, FGCU’s record versus VCU is 1-1, with its one win back in 2010, 2-1. Next, the Eagles will host Loyola Marymount on Friday, Sept. 15 at 7 p.m.
Men’s golf at Golfweek Challenge By Emily Kois Sports Editor @emilykois The FGCU men’s golf season will commence Sept. 10-12 at the Golfweek Conference Challenge in Myrtle Beach at the True
Blue Golf Course. It will be the first time any current Eagles have competed in the traditionally-strong event. This event will feature some of the best teams in the nation. Last season, the team finished in fifth place out of seven in the ASUN Championship final.
Women’s soccer vs. Arizona State By Emily Kois Sports Editor @emilykois The FGCU women’s soccer team will take on Arizona State in Tucson, Sunday, Sept. 10 at 5 p.m. This will be the first time these two teams will meet in program history. The Eagles currently have
an overall record of 4-1 and will be coming off of a game against Arizona. The Sun Devils are coming into this matchup with an overall record of 1-1-1, with a 1-2 loss against Ohio State and a 0-0 tie against Boston University. Last season, Arizona State ended with an overall record of 6-11-2 and a conference record of
1-9-1. The Sun Devils went on a seven-game lose streak, closing off their 2016-17 season. Next, the Eagles will head back to Florida to take on UCF in Orlando, Friday, Sept. 15 at 7 p.m.
Next, the Eagles will head to Richmond, Kentucky to take part in the EKU Intercollegiate Sept. 16-17. FGCU opened up its season at Eastern Kentucky University’s event last year.
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Bill Suave proves that millenials have funk too
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Bill suave performing Summa Wavs at the release party of BLK MGK’s Bola EP
By Nicholas Michel E&L Editor @NMichelWrites Representing the Hippie Circle, Bill Suave is the
quintessential definition of funk. “Summa Wavs” is the debut EP of Naples artist Bill Suave, who is the newest soul singer to
emerge from Southwest Florida. Mixed and mastered by Kevin Carbo, this project captures the essence of 70’s funk with a new twist. Suave introduces elements of hip-hop to the mix, which is the crossover we never knew we needed. The combination of psychedelic sounds and west coast flows serve as the ingredients for Bill Suave’s food for thought. The true beauty of “Summa Wavs” is the fact that it condenses an album’s worth of gems into a three track EP. Lasting less than 10 minutes, it’s perfect for short car rides at night. Although Suave didn’t run the risk of placing too many tracks on this project, he did take a chance in 2017 by releasing an album that pays homage to a genre that died out decades ago. In Suave’s defense, Summa Wavs was more
than just a risk. It was an investment. As most investors know, with high risk comes with high reward. Few rewards could be higher than the applause Suave received after performing his new tracks at Nice Guy’s Pizza during BLK MGK’s album release party. When “Summa Wavs” blasts through your speakers, it is nothing less than breathtaking. When it is heard live, it is nothing less than show-stealing. The first track, “Reggie,” sets the tone for the next two songs by introducing the listener to Suave’s instrumentation of choice. Jazzy horns and exotic percussion patterns work in contrast to his distorted vocals. The first sign that Suave is an exception to the norm is his use of 90’s era hip-hop chants during the song’s chorus. The song then switches to artist Juancho
Suave, who drops arguably the best 16 bars on the project. The song closes with a cryptic message by Ronald Reagan addressing the 43rd session of the United Nations. The next song, “Viiibes,” picks up where “Reggie” leaves off by bringing back elongated notes on the hook. Producer, Awlnight handles the sonic landscape of the first two tracks, which maintains a sense of consistency as the songs transition. Once again, the highlight of this project is the amount of experimentation found in each song. “Viiibes” carries that on by including a slew of pitch bending vocals towards the end that feel like sugar in your ear. The final track on Summa Wavs is “Night Moves,” which could easily be considered the best song to come out of the Southwest Florida this
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year. Produced by fellow Southwest Floridian Philndl, “Night Moves” is perfect. John Mayer-like vocals and captivating lyrical content place this song high above the rest. In addition, the guitar solo midway through this track gave me chills. Additional vocals by Camila Alban add a smooth layer in the background that complements Suave and takes “Night Moves” to the next level. It is simply incomparable.
Local community meets to discuss McCollum Hall
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By Nicholas Michel E&L Editor @NMichelWrites Members of the Lee County Black History Society held a community meeting in an effort to stand against the city’s plans for turning McCollum Hall into a fast food hub. Prior to the meeting, the LCBHS vice chairperson, Charles Barnes Jr., spoke against the use of McCollum Hall as a fast food cafeteria instead of a sit-in diner. “The community by-andlarge wants to see a sit-down restaurant,” said Barnes Jr.
“We’ve got pictures of Duke Ellington along with others that have performed there, and we want to place those pictures at the meeting along with the jazz music.” Board member Herbia Greene also spoke prior to the meeting about the objective that the LCBHS set for the community meeting. “My take on it is more of an emotional one for us as a community to maintain that history,” said Greene. “At this meeting, it is important that we have something big set up so that it’s like feeding cheese to a
mouse. All we have to do is get them in there and get the trap going. We just want to bring back memories.” McCollum Hall, which was built in 1938, is considered a landmark of Fort Myers. Once owned by the McCollum Family, it was sold by the McCollum’s to the city of Fort Myers. The LCBHS is currently at odds with the city, believing that developers do not care about the history of the hall. The question of the viability of a sit-down diner in the area is essential as the community and government decide how to move forward. Management of
a restaurant located less than a mile away from McCollum Hall provided insight on the feasibility of a sit-down diner. Saber Othmen, the owner of Hook Fish and Chicken, spoke on what it takes to run a sit-down diner in the downtown area. “Just treat people nice, be good with everybody, and don’t get trouble,” said Othmen. “If someone says that a sit-down diner can’t work in this area, then they just don’t have experience with the area.” Photo courtesy of Nicholas Michel Othmen says that most of his McCollum Hall pays homage to civil rights leaders and iconic black musicians. customers come from the traffic that heads downtown.
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