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Wednesday, October 26, 2016
Search for FGCU president turns up first applicants
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EN Photo / Brad Young University President Wilson Bradshaw sits during the Sept. 13 Board of Trustees meeting. Bradshaw, who will be retiring come Spring 2017, is slated to serve time as a professor after stepping down as president. As of 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, there are 44 applicants who are seeking to replace Bradshaw.
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The search for the new FGCU president continues as the first applicant pool has begun to flood in. Fourty-five applicants have been released online as of Oct. 25, two weeks ahead of the Nov. 8 deadline. Many applicants maintain professional standards; however, there are some that stood out. First, we look at Roger Achkar. Hailing from Hayy al Dayaa, Lebanon, Achkar has many years of communications work on
his resume. The highlights consist of his time working with the United Nations as a translator, working writings from English to French and then another from Arabic in the late 1990s and 2000s. Achkar had also spent time working with the European Union as a communications consultant. The last dated occupation was from 2015 when he was listed as expert for the European Commission, where he expertly evaluated a business proposal of 100 million Euros. Achkar received his bachelor’s in mathematics
at the American University of Beirut located in Beirut, Lebanon. In 2010, he graduated from Universite De La Sorbonne Nouvelle with a doctorate’s in geopolitics. Both degrees open a wide range of expertise, backed up by Achkar’s extensive work with both the UN and the EU. The next standout candidate was Robert M. Brzenchek. Brzenchek is from Douglasville, Pennsylvania and has a long resume of working within the U.S. Government. Starting in 1999, Brzenchek spent several
years working in law enforcement. After a short time, he began working as an intelligence specialist for the United States Navy Reserve. Over the years, he floated around in different educational positions. Today, he serves as an on-air security analysis expert for NBC, notably speaking about security concerns when the Pope visited Philadelphia. He spends his time also serving as a project specialist with FEMA and currently holds a position as a criminal justice adjunct professor at Neumann University in Aston, Pennsylvania.
In addition to an impressive civic resume, Brzenchek anticipates receiving his doctorate in public service leadership and criminal justice from Capella University. Another applicant that stood out was Ralph Nicholas Salvatore. A Lakeland native, Salvatore received a doctorate in organic chemistry from the University of South Florida. Today, Salvatore spends his time teaching chemistry, physics and mathematics at Santa Fe Catholic High School, also located in
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Real Food Challenge hopes to partner with Food Forest By Sarajane Sullivan Senior Copy Editor @xosarajane FGCU is the first university in Florida to join the Real Food Challenge, a student-led program designed to draw FGCU’s food budget away from corporate farming and junk food and, instead, direct it toward providing local, farm-fresh, ecologicallysound food. The Real Food Challenge is a studentgrown movement that began to take form in 2008 but took full affect in April 2016 when FGCU agreed to take part in the movement
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by agreeing to make 20 percent of on-campus food “real food” by the year 2020. When FGCU made the transition in food providers from Aramark to Chartwells, one of the biggest deciders in the change was that Chartwells fully supported the Real Food Challenge initiative. Enter Ashley Farquhar, a Chartwells employee and recent FGCU graduate. Farquhar oversees three student interns who she says will be the real driving factor in the way the Real Food Challenge works. One of those interns, Cameron Cole, is the
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current president of the Food Forest and hopes that the Real Food Challenge will be able to partner with the Food Foresters. “We’re not quite certain about (how we’ll partner with the Food Forest) right now … but just off the top of my head, I was talking to the chef about getting an herb garden started specifically for SoVi,” Cole said. However, the issue in partnering with the Food Forest is that funds for maintaining and building the Food Forest are already included in each student’s
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EN Photo / Rachel Iacovone The Food Forest is an area on campus set aside for students, staff and members of the community to plant and care for plants and vegetables.
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Lawmakers in the U.S. and both presidential candidates have raised questions in regards to AT&T’s recent decision to purchase Time Warner. The company will pay $85.4 billion dollars for Time Warner, which owns CNN and HBO. A U.S. Senate subcommittee will be holding a hearing in November in regards to the deal. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump stated that he would stop the merger if he won, because it was “too much concentrated power in the hands of too few.”
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Three people have been killed while protesting against the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Central African Republic on Monday, Oct. 24. The peacekeepers opened fire after protesters attempted to force their way into the UN headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya. Three bodies were taken away in a police car. UN denies using live bullets, stating that soldiers only used tear gas.
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>> Real Food Challenge continued from A1 tuition, meaning that if the school charges students for food made from the Food Forest, students will be charged twice for the same food. The Food Forest would also need to go through the same vendor standards and acceptance process that the rest of the oncampus food vendors are subjected to. There are other campuses across the country that have partnered with their food
vendors and the Real Food Challenge to use resources they already have on campus. “All kinds of campuses do things in different ways,” Farquhar said. “I was just at a conference where a campus had a greenhouse that was abandoned. And, they took over, and it was awesome. They were able to grow these herbs in hydroponics … so, hopefully, we’ll be able to do something like that.” As far as the future goes, Cole said that the Food Forest is hoping to expand to a large plot of land in Buckingham,
Florida within the next few years. “(If we’re approved), we’ll have 15 acres, which is 30 times the size of the current Food Forest,” Cole said. Currently, the Food Forest provides a variety of tropical foods that some FGCU students may not be used to. “There’s a lot of tropical stuff in there, but it’s not to hard to shift more toward annual beds and stuff like that,” Cole said. “You could still grow them in a very permaculture way.” Cole said American avocado and mango both
grow very well in the Florida climate. “People come from up North and expect to have apples and stuff like that all year round,” Farquhar said. “So, that’s been one of my personal goals, is to kind of get people in SoVi to get used to these more Florida (fruits) that they’ve never heard of — like star fruit and dragon fruit.” The Real Food Challenge has already held one farmers market in SoVi to provide food for students while also educating them on how to store and cook these unfamiliar foods.
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FGCU professor doubles as Sanibel Island Writer’s Conference director By Melissa Neubek Staff Writer @melissayosephin On most days, you’re likely to find Tom DeMarchi reading, spending time with his wife, fellow FGCU professor Karen Tolchin and his son, Charlie, doing a crossword puzzle or jamming out to anything from contemporary jazz to Tom Petty. But, during the first weekend in November, there’s only one place you’ll find him: on Sanibel at the yearly Sanibel Island Writer’s Conference — not just as an attendant, but as the man who makes it all happen. “It’s the weekend I look forward to most every year,” DeMarchi said. “I really enjoy doing it. It’s a huge part of my professional and personal life, and I’ve made a lot of great friends who have attended and presented.” DeMarchi is an Instructor II in the department of language and literature. He’s been at FGCU since 2004 and has been directing the SIWC since 2005. Jim Brock, a literature professor who has been at FGCU since 1998, told DeMarchi about the idea for a writer’s conference that had been discussed but had never come to fruition and asked if DeMarchi would want to be the director. “I said, ‘If you’re looking for somebody with no experience or organizational skills, I am your man,’” DeMarchi said. “And, somehow, it happened.” It didn’t just happen; it’s now been happening for over a decade. Going on its 11th year, the SIWC has grown from 14 presenters and 48 attendees in its first year to 35 presenters and almost 170 attendees last year. There is only one prerequisite to attending the event: a desire to write. “We’re looking for people to show up and feel like there’s nothing more important for them to do than write,” DeMarchi said. Writers from all disciplines — from novelists to poets to songwriters — come together to collaborate
with each other and other aspiring writers. There are no age limitations; there have been 14-year-olds up to 94-yearolds attending in the past. Usually, around one-third of the attendees are FGCU students, but the rest have included people from Europe, Africa, Canada, Australia and all around the U.S. “It’s been remarkable that word of the conference has spread so far,” DeMarchi said. “It’s a totally different experience than many other conferences. It’s very, very interactive, not just a lecture thing. There’s an intimacy that you don’t get just anywhere.” This aspect is Mark Massaro’s favorite part of the conference. Massaro took one class with DeMarchi. He graduated with his bachelor’s degree in English from FGCU and is currently in the second year of the graduate program at FGCU, also studying English. He is teaching Composition I this semester. “You get to have food and drinks with authors whose books you’ve read,” Massaro said. “It’s amazing. Besides the creative aspect of it, the networking is really great.” DeMarchi chooses a different keynote speaker every year and has a core faculty of about 10 people who present, with up to 15 different people who come to make up the rest of the roster. There are over 700 authors who have reached out to DeMarchi over the years, requesting to be presenters at the conference. “I try to make it as diverse and current as I can while also changing it up every year,” DeMarchi said, “but I also like the stability of a foundation of people who I know are so good. They are great writers and great people who leave their egos at home.” DeMarchi grew up in Massachusetts where, as a teenager, he got into trouble often and — like many teenagers — didn’t have much direction in his life. It was reading that made him feel less alone
EN Photo / Melissa Neubek Professor Tom DeMarchi poses with his son Charlie (center) and his wife, fellow FGCU professor Karen Tolchin (right). DeMarchi, who has taught at the university since 1998, also serves as the director of the Sanibel Island Writer’s Conference, an annual conference for those interested in creative writing.
and writing that made him feel like he could help others feel less alone. Another big influence in his life has been music. He’s been known to give the students in his classes mix CDs and to play music in class. “I think that music is the most beautiful, mysterious and important thing in the universe,” DeMarchi said. “I think the best lyric writers are as good as any of the best poets who have ever lived. I bring songwriters to the conference who I think are brilliant lyricists.” Kelsey Abell, a senior
majoring in English and minoring in creative writing, will be attending the conference for the third consecutive year. She has taken three classes with DeMarchi. “I think he walks the really fine line of giving you helpful critique while also encouraging what you’re doing,” Abell said. “He encourages your good things while gently discouraging the bad. I think that’s really important for a writer.” DeMarchi doesn’t only encourage his students’ writing, but he gives them ownership in the classroom
as well. If you walk into his creative writing class, you’ll more than likely find him seated among the body of students while one of them teaches a chapter from their book back to the class. His goal is to find ways to connect his students to the arts of reading and writing. One of the ways he does this is through a class called Writing Theory & Practice. He created it as a virtual course that only meets once at the beginning of the semester, and the main requirement is to attend the SIWC. The SIWC is not only
the event that DeMarchi looks most forward to every year; it’s the event that he pours his heart into in order to share his passion with so many others. “Reading saved my life,” DeMarchi said. “Everyone should read, read, read. It’ll change your life. It’ll change your brain. I’m not the smartest, most compassionate, empathetic, soulful person by a long stretch, but the little bit of intelligence and soulfulness I may have — anything I have going for me as an asset — I attribute to reading.”
Colloquium department to hold nature trail cleanup By Matthew Bell Staff Writer @fgcueaglenews The University Colloquium Department is holding its biannual nature trail cleanup event 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, October 29. The goal of the event is to clean the university’s nature trails, which includes picking up trash and removing invasive plant species, both native and non-native. Invasive species can devastate an ecosystem by overgrowing,
killing important native species and upsetting the overall balance of an environment. “This event really gets people onto our campus trails,” said Taylor Hancock, one of the student naturalists and organizers of the event. “Many people don’t even know they’re there. We educate students on the different environmental policies of Florida.” Five FGCU student naturalists, along with Patty Krupp, the colloquium office manager,
will be conducting the event. The most well-known role of the student naturalists is their involvement in the colloquium course’s field trips; they help guide and educate students during the trips. They will carry out a similar role during the nature trail cleanup. This event is also an opportunity for students to receive service-learning hours. All FGCU students are required to take the colloquium course. The goal of the class is to educate students on the importance
of sustainability and its symbiotic relationship with the environment. Events like the nature trail cleanup build on this notion of sustainability by showing and teaching students the delicateness of the natural world and how humans can impact these ecosystems. The event will focus on cleaning up the trails and, for the first time, conservation areas by North Lake Village that have been littered with rusty bicycles, lacrosse and soccer balls and other kinds of trash. Students will also
be able to participate in a wet walk where they will be treading through kneehigh swamp water in the university’s cypress dome. “It’s really cool to see the teamwork when a tree has fallen across the trail that needs to be moved,” Hancock said. “We can just have the school’s grounds crews deal with it later, but it’s really fun to have the students use whatever tools we have to chop up the log and take it out ourselves.” All 50 available spots for the event have been filled, but interested
students can visit the Facebook page of the Campus Student Naturalist Program, @FgcuNature, for more information and for future service-learning opportunities.
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Eagle News writes this beat every week from the official UPD weekly summary Burglary At 11:40 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, a student called UPD to report a burglary in Osprey Hall. He complained that somebody trashed his dorm room while he was away. Housing administration was already on the scene. A burglary report was written.
Everglades Hall. She stated that they had been fighting until he locked her out of the room. She advised that she could hear him with a pill bottle. The male student texted her not to involve the police in the matter. He was transported to Gulf Coast Medical Center. Alcohol poisoning
Anger issues At 9:21 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, UPD responded to a call from a student, who reported a male student as having anger issues in
At 4:26 a.m. Friday, Oct. 21, UPD arrived to Palmetto Hall in response to a case of possible alcohol poisoning. The subject was an underage male
student, who was acting in an aggressive manner. The student refused transport to a medical center but was left in the care of his girlfriend for the night. Aggressive and drunk At 3:45 a.m. Friday, Oct. 21, housing staff called UPD to North Lake Village to report a drunk student. The subject was being loud and vulgar, and acting aggressively. The male student was taken into custody and transported to Lee County Jail.
Turtle crossing At 2:05 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, UPD was called to the roadway in front of the tennis courts. A turtle was seen to be at a standstill in the middle of the roadway. Professor John Herman was notified and summoned to the scene. Drug problems At 11:41 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, housing staff met UPD at North Lake Village with one subject in custody. The student was in possession of marijuana,
weighing a total of 133.8 grams. Officers discovered paraphernalia owned by the subject. The male subject was taken to Lee County Jail at 3:42 a.m. Dead snake At 7:40 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, UPD was called to Parking Lot 7 after there were reports of a snake in the Arts Complex loop. The reports did not identify what type of snake, but the callers were worried that it may be poisonous. The snake was dead upon arrival of UPD. Officers
moved the dead snake from the roadway. More drug problems At 3:24 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, UPD transported a subject from Eagle Hall to Lee County Jail. Housing staff completed a search of a resident’s room, where a green leafy substance was discovered. The substance tested positive as marijuana and weighed 21.1 grams.
Student Government passes Eagle Radio bill, among others By Travis Brown Assistant News Editor @teebrowns The FGCU Student Government Senate met on Tuesday, Oct. 25 to discuss the future of multiple bills presented during the Oct. 18 meeting and also introduce a new bill for future consideration. The meeting began per usual routine, including reports from different representatives and chair holders within SG. New Pro Tempore Emily Leyva had her first appointment in the position, and Brianna German, a freshman majoring in nursing, took center stage, selling her qualifications to her peers. German detailed her involvement in high school and how she took on two jobs, helping her gain social skills that carry over into a potential senate experience. The senate moved along quickly and, in a roll call vote, found unanimously in favor of her appointment. Also addressed at SG was the continued deliberation of several bills first presented last week. The first was 1617004, the Catholic Student
Organization bill. First presented by Sen. Esteban Tavel, the bill moves to allocate funds to the Catholic Student Organization, which regularly holds Sunday mass. After concerns regarding their communication, this week, Tavel and others proposed and passed minor changes in quantity of promotional items, such as T-shirts, to reduce the requested $2,183 down to just over $1,700. The bill was passed unanimously. Next on the agenda was the 1617-005 Eagle Radio Operational Bill. The bill was proposed by Sen. Antonia Jacobse to grant money to Eagle Radio. Representatives had requested $8,004. Amendments were proposed to adjust minor discrepancies in some items. After a brief conclusion to justify the passing of the bill, the Senate continued to do just that, with an overwhelming majority in favor. Senate voted last on funding for Jacobse’s bill funding Aquila Student Research Journal, a journal aimed to publish professional research work of FGCU students in
a campus-based journal, and also an allocation of funds for A Step Above Perfection. Senate, with little or no opposition, voted to allocate $3,000 for the printing of 1,000 copies of the Aquila Research Journal. This was followed by a vote for Sec. White’s bill to grant $655 to A Step Above Perfection — an RSO which engages in dance performances — for T-shirts, pants, promotional phone card holders and a tri-fold presentation board. The bill was passed for the amount requested. Finally, on the agenda, SG heard the first reading of a bill proposed to fund the Rotaract Club. Proposed by Sen. Paul Olivera, the club consists of 30 to 40 members, whose mission is to promote selfless behavior, promote community welfare and generally engage in philanthropic behavior. The club is requesting $1,435 for T-shirts, meeting supplies and promotional water bottles. Senators briefly revealed background, and the bill will be voted on next week on Tue. Nov. 1.
SPIOP to hold speaker event By Travis Brown Assistant News Editor @teebrowns Students Promoting Industrial Organizational Psychology, a registered student organization that focuses in aiding students interested in futures in industrial organizational psychology, will be hosting a speaker event from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10 in Edwards Hall, room 112. “Our speakers are Dr. Stacy Ballinger, who is in charge of internships and co-ops for FGCU, and Dr. Terence Leary, who is a psychology professor and our club sponsor,” said SPIOP Vice President Kelsey Hawker via email. “They are speaking about internship/co-op opportunities and career
EN Photo / Georgette French Student Government Senate president Jason Finan addresses the senate during the Tuesday, Oct. 25 meeting in Cohen Center 247. Senate members approved several bills during the meeting, including the Eagle Radio Operational Bill, the Catholic Student Association Organization Bill and the Aquila Student Research Journal Bill.
>> Presidential search continued from A1 Lakeland. In addition to this, Salvatore works as an adjunct professor at Florida Southern College and Florida Polytechnic
University and serves as a courtesy professor at the University of South Florida as well as a fulltime professor of chemistry at the University of New England and online for Colorado Community College in Denver, Colorado. Although the pool
is growing greatly, it is important to note that the committee and hired search firm, Witt-Keifer, do not believe the applicants of best consideration will emerge until much closer to the deadline. For a complete list of current applicants, visit wk-
Photo courtesy of SPIOP Members of SPIOP pose with club advisor Terence Leary.
fields in psychology.” The event is open to anybody interested in psychology to attend. I n d u s t r i a l organizational psychology is a field that focuses on applying psychological theories to studies of workplace behaviors, including factors such as motivation and stress. SPIOP has hosted
several speaker events throughout past semesters, including one on the link between I-D psychology and human resources hosted by Leary, one on graduate school and one on internship and career opportunities. For more information on the upcoming event or on SPIOP, contact Hawker on SPIOP’s EagleLink page.
EN Photo / Brad Young Presidential Search Committee chair and Board of Trustees member Ken Smith addresses another committee member during the Sept. 13 BOT meeting. Smith has been discussing the president’s contract with other committee members during recent Presidential Search Advisory Committee meetings.
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“We are Human”
Muslim Student Association hosts diversity event near library
EN Photos / Mindy Paniagua (Left) Members of the Muslim Student Association talk to two individuals during their “We are Human” event near the library on Tuesday, Oct. 25. (Right) Members of MSA hold up handwritten signs explaining their thoughts on being Muslim. FGCU students, faculty and staff were encouraged to stop by MSA’s table and discuss the Muslim faith, diversity and more.
By Mindy Paniagua Contributing Writer @mindypaniagua On Tuesday, Oct. 25, the Muslim Student Association celebrated humanity and diversity by creating discussions with students and faculty near the old library entrance. The event “We are Human” sought to make everyone welcome, let FGCU students meet members and discover the many commonalities that exist between everyone. Members were willing to answer questions and start dialogue. “It’s about making friends today,” said Farwa Khan, the MSA president.
She said the event’s objective was to embrace similarities, while forgetting the differences. During the event, participants were given a sheet of paper where they would write a fact about themselves. The participant would then share his or her fact with a member of the association and vice-versa. Students engaged in the conversation. “I have experienced a lot of diversity in clinicals,” nursing major Kylie Steele said. “It’s so important to what makes us human.” Posters hung on the wall about the situation in Syria. MSA treasurer Sadia Zaman said the
members wanted to take the opportunity to talk about injustices and engage others in the conversation. Zaman said civilians were being bombed by their leader Marwan Olabi, especially in the city of Aleppo. Helpline phone numbers were listed on the posters. Dean of Students Michele Yovanovich and Assistant Dean of Students Chad Trisler also participated in the conversation. Yovanovich expressed to the members how delighted she was to see the group participating in creating this event while Trisler expressed how his
Muslim roommate had many struggles on campus after Sept. 11. He stated how students would yell at his roommate and how he offered support through conversation. Student Crystal Geffrara said events like this would help people open up to the cultures and erase common misconceptions. Geffrara stated how the event reminded her of views associated with her country Haiti. She said it is always seen as a third world country, and few people know about its tourism. Professors Farshad Aminian-Tankei and Sachiko Tankei-Aminian had encouraging support
for all the members. TankeiAminian said that, through grassroots education, the association was making a positive action. Safina Muneer, an MSA member, said that, during her middle school years, she lived in fear. Many of her classmates would bully her after the events of Sept. 11 as well. Classmates would make all kinds of ridicule toward her and would call her a terrorist. Muneer said her sister was being bullied as well, to the point that once her hijab was pulled from her. Because Muneer was afraid, she did not wear her hijab during her freshmen year in high school in order
to try to fit in. “I was afraid. I don’t represent terrorists,” Muneer said. “Islam teaches you to be peaceful and loveable.” Her hope is that events like “We are Human” can teach others to be compassionate and respectful of others. “I’m Muslim, and I want you to know together we are a lot but, separated, we are not,” Khan said. “What can’t we achieve when we all stand together?”
EN Photos / Mindy Paniagua (Left) members of Muslim Student Association pose at their booth near the library during their “We are Human” event on Tuesday, Oct. 25. (Right) two members of MSA pose with a participant during the “We are Human” event. During the event, several members and participants explained that since the attacks that occurred on Sept. 11, they have experienced prejudiced because of their religion.
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Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons The title page of “The Tempest” from the 1623 folio of “Mr. William Shakespeare’s Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies.” “The Tempest” is thought to be one of Shakespeare’s most lyrical plays.
By Allie Taylor E&L Editor @journonajourney The FGCU theatre program will celebrate the 400th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare with its production of “The Tempest,” one of Shakespeare’s most wellknown plays. According to a press release on behalf of the Bower School of Music & the Arts, theatre professor and director, Barry Cavin, “directs this classic Shakespearean piece with a modern twist.” The team of students
performing the piece rehearses throughout the week, including every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and every other Friday and Saturday. “The Tempest” is set on a deserted island, where magicial Prospero and his daughter Miranda have been stranded for 12 years after Prospero’s brother, Antonio, set the two floating off in the ocean out of jealously and spite. The play moves through its lyricism, as Prospero learns the secrets of the island and uses them to concoct a storm that brings his enemies to land. The FGCU production
features 11 students playing over 20 different characters. Performances will be Nov. 11, 12, 18 and 19 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 13, 19 and 20 at 2 p.m. A post-performance discussion with the actors, director and crew will follow the Nov. 19 performance. Tickets are on sale now and are $10 for the general public and $7 for students. Parking for guests is located in Lot 7 near the FGCU Arts Complex. For more information and inquiries, visit the Photo courtesy of Bower School of Music & the Arts TheatreLab website at Roger Chamieh, Mutation 3 (detail), 2016, Styrofoam, rope, and pine & oak wood, 12 x 3 x 4’. This piece of art will serve as the focal point of the shipwrecked set. www.theatrelab.fgcu.edu.
‘Rocky Horror’ revamp deemed a success
Screenshot courtesy of Fox (Left to right) Janet Weiss (Victoria Justice), Dr. Frank-N-Furt (Laverne Cox), Rocky Horror (Staz Nair) and Columbia (Annaleigh Ashford) in the FOX trailer for the Kenny Ortega directed “Rocky Horror Picture Show.”
By Angela Lugo Contributing Writer @AngMariaTweets “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” (1975) still has the hearts of musical and horror lovers everywhere. So, it’s easy to understand the mix of excitement and trepidation that fans had when Fox announced the remake: “The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Let’s Do The Time Warp Again.” The trailers were full of glittery dance numbers and a musical side of Laverne Cox that we haven’t really seen yet. It was all very exciting, but with the original being such a beloved classic, there was definitely room for worry.
Well, worry no more. There can never be a version as perfect as the Jim Sharman original, but Fox and Kenny Ortega came as close as they could. This 2016 remake is just as delightfully campy — including all of your favorite, cheesy lines and situations as well as lots of Easter eggs that reference the original and the horror genre in general. Mary Shelley’s grave, which Brad and Janet were engaged in front of, is a tribute to the writer of Frankenstein — a plot mirrored in the creation of Rocky — and those iconic red lips are everywhere. The vocals were strong all around. And, the new arrangements weren’t tweaked beyond
recognition, but they were updated enough to keep things interesting. “Science Fiction Double Feature” got a whole new sound and a whole scene to itself, a scene of moviegoers filing into a theater that sets up a vital part of the remake. Intermittently, there are cuts from the movie to a theater of people watching the movie and shouting at the screen — a clever inclusion of and reference to the live performances that have tons of audience interaction. The cast, as a whole, was spectacular. The group numbers were everything a fan could hope for and more. While the group numbers were more
memorable — and just better, really — than the solos, the main actors did an excellent job of reintroducing these iconic characters. Victoria Justice has been steadily moving away from her Nickelodeon persona over the years, but she still has that incredible voice that “Victorious” fans remember. Here, she was the perfect Janet, annoyingly innocent and easily swayed. When she sings “Touch-a, Touch-a, Touch-a, Touch Me,” the audience is inspired to stand up, dance and cheer, just like the original. Her voice is much stronger in the higher ranges than Susan Sarandon’s. Ryan McCartan, who plays Brad Majors, was absolutely perfect. He’s another actor that is known for his roles on children shows, specifically Disney, but he obviously has the skill to do a wide range of roles. And, he truly shines as Brad. In this version, when McCartan and Justice sing “There’s A Light,” it is infinitely more entertaining than the original. With the sparkling new arrangement and the inclusion of the theatrical audience interaction, this rendition turned the worst song of the original into something
tolerable. Lots of the smaller roles, such as Columbia and Magenta, were subpar. Even Riff-Raff’s performance was spotty. The actors either played up their characters too much — which is really hard to do in something like “Rocky Horror” — or were completely apathetic and uninteresting. But the star, Laverne Cox, really stole the show. To follow up Tim Curry’s Dr. Frank-N-Furter is not an easy task. She certainly made the
best of it. While her British accent was necessary and hard to understand at some points, her overall performance was superb. She was glamorous and sexy and slightly terrifying — all the things that Frank-N-Furter should be. Overall, Ortega orchestrated a wonderful update to this cult classic that was, surprisingly, not utterly disappointing. Of course, nothing will ever touch the original, but this is certainly an enjoyable version, nonetheless.
Screenshot courtesy of Fox Janice (Victoria Justice) before Brad Majors (Ryan McCartan) proposes to her outside of the church in which her friend had just gotten married.
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Annual Fair at Fenway South to bring fun to Jet Blue Park Curated this week by special guest News Editor, Taylor Crehan
Spooky Party Vibes 1. “Nightcrawler” - Travi$ Scott, Swae Lee, Chief Keef 2. “Magnets” - Lorde 3. “Heathens” - Twenty One Pilots 4. “Monster” - Kanye West, Jay-Z, Nicki Minaj 5. “Disturbia” - Rihanna 6. “Thriller” - Michael Jackson 7. “Heads Will Roll” - A-Track Remix – Yeah Yeah Yeahs 8. “Sneakin’” - Drake 9. “Black Skinhead” - Kanye West 10. “Sucker For Pain (with Wiz Khalifa)” - Lil Wayne, Logic, Ty Dolla $ign, Imagine Dragons, X Ambassadors
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By Allie Taylor E&L Editor @journonajourney The Fair at Fenway South is coming to Jet Blue Park in Fort Myers for another two big weekends filled with rides and activities for all ages. This year’s festivities will include a daylong petting zoo, the Lance Gifford Illusion Show, the Fearless Flores Thrill Show, the lion and tiger show and a Friday-only Las Vegas hypnotist show. The illusion show features Miami Magic’s Magician of the Year and two-time Entertainer of the Year award winner Lance Gifford. The Fearless Flores thrilling motorcycle show features the Flores family — Ricardo, Arcelia, Cyndel and Volorian. As ninth and 10th generation stunt motorcyclists, the family defies gravity in its Motorcycle Madness act inside of the Globe of Death. Both younger performers, Cyndel and Volorian, started their venture into motorcycle stunts
at six and four years old, respectively. Wade Shows will provide the amusement rides, suitable for kids to the bravest at heart. A portion of the proceeds from the Fair at Fenway South will benefit the Jordan Schuman Foundation for Kindness — a foundation created in memory of Jordan Schuman, who was killed in a car crash before Christmas 2015 at the age of 22. Those looking to score deals on admission and ticketing can sign up for the Fair at Fenway South newsletter for a two-for-one coupon toward admission. Admission is $3.50 with the newsletter coupon or
$7 without. Children, ages two and under, receive free admission. The last tickets are sold one hour prior to closing. Ride tickets can be purchased online or at the fair. Family four packs are available for $85, a deal that can save two adults (over 18) and two children (under 18) over $40. Presale ride POP bracelets are available online for both weekends. Buy a bracelet before the Thursday at midnight prior to use during the chosen weekend of attendance. Opening hours for Thursdays and Fridays are 5 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays at 1 p.m. For more information, visit www. fairatfenway.com.
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Khloe Kardashian cofounds jean line to include sizes for all body types
Photo Courtesy of Nordstrom (Left to right) Emma Grede and Khloe Kardashian cofounded the denim line, “Good American,” as a motivator for all women to feel good about their bodies and their image.
By Julia Browning Assistant E&L Editor @juliabrowningxo The Kardashians never seem to be out of the spotlight, particularly within the world of fashion. Back in May, Khloe Kardashian promised on her Instagram to create a line of clothing to inspire and empower women. With the launch of her jean line, “Good American,” on Oct. 18, she didn’t disappoint. The jeans run in sizes from zero to 24, a whole eight to 10 sizes more than most popular jean brands, with no words like “plussize” to indicate a divide between the smaller and larger sizes.
The jeans provide an unparalleled assortment of sizes, and with an ambassador who is such a prominent media figure, the body positive message isn’t going unnoticed. The range of sizes was no mere coincidence for Kardashian and her cofounder of Good American, Emma Grede. The two created the brand after being continually frustrated with their jeans fitting incorrectly. Kardashian and Grede understand that when it comes to looking good in denim, one size does not fit all. “It’s for everyone,” Kardashian told ‘On Air with Ryan Seacrest.’
“Everyone always talks to me about my jeans and my body shape. And, not that I’m against the beautiful, tall, stick-skinny, girl, but nowadays, we are women of curves and different shapes and sizes. There’s not one size that means your beautiful.” Kardashian and Grede are hoping the denim line will transcend fashion and pop culture and make a lasting impact on how women’s bodies are viewed in the modern age. If the brand is like anything else the Kardashians have touched, it is sure to turn to gold. The jeans cost anywhere from $149 to $215, which is not exactly everyday
affordable but still not as pricy as the more high fashion variety. They come in 22 different variations of colors and sizes, including a skinny jean, a boyfriend style jean and cropped and high-waisted variations. The brand is a refreshing bout of never-beforeseen body positivity in mainstream fashion. The entire website is inspiring, from its trendy looks to its about page that reads, “GOOD AMERICAN is dedicated to having a positive impact on the community. Pledging to sustain the manufacturing of jeans in the United States and supporting charities Courtesy of Disney / ABC Television Group via Flickr that empower girls to realize Khloe Kardashian poses at the 2014 American Music Awards. their true potential.”
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Halloween treats for every sweet tooth
Get spooky on the low-low with budget friendly costumes
Photo courtesy of Rosanna Pansino of Nerdy Nummies These pretzels pumpkins are perfect for any Halloween get together, big or small. This holiday treat is made with orange melting chocolates, pretzels and green M&Ms.
By Deanna Simmons Staff Writer @WondercatDee Halloween — a time where you can pretend to be something else and get candy, or you can have a really awesome party. Whether you’re staying in or going out, the most requested item anywhere is always food — dips, cookies, cupcakes, the whole nine yards. Halloween especially has some fun and spookythemed treats for the occasion. From pumpkinflavored treats to spooky chocolate, here are some fun recipes to try this Halloween. Rosanna Pansino is a 31-year-old YouTuber and the creator of her online cooking show, “Nerdy Nummies.” Every year, Pansino makes her own DIY Halloween treats. Of course, on a college budget, some things may come easier than others. Here’s a Pansino Halloween recipe for chocolate-covered pretzels that look like pumpkins. You will need orange melting chocolates, a bag of mini pretzels, green M&Ms and a squeeze bottle. First, you heat up the melting chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and pour half of it into the squeeze bottle. Take a pretzel and dip it into the rest of the chocolate, taking it out and then placing it on
a sheet of wax paper. Once you have it on the wax paper, you can use the squeeze bottle to fill in the holes to make it more of a pumpkin. Afterward, place the green M&M at the top to make it look like a stem. Refrigerate the tiny pumpkins, and then, you can serve. If chocolate’s not your thing, this angel food cupcake may be more your style. Made to look like a candy corn, it’s sure to be a hit at the Halloween party or maybe just for yourself. You will need six large egg whites, 1/8 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon of orange extract, 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar, 1/2 cup of sugar, 1/2 sifted cake flour and 1 tablespoon of orange zest.
To create this tasty treat, preheat the oven to 350 degrees and place 12 paper liners in muffin cups. Beat the egg whites and salt at a medium speed with a mixer until it looks foamy. After that, add the vanilla and orange to mix, followed by the cream of tartar until soft peaks form. From there, add sugar a little bit at a time until firmer peaks form, and continue by folding in the flour slowly as well as the zest. Once that is done, spoon the batter into prepared muffin cups and bake for 15 to 18 minutes. After cooling completely, you can ice to look like a candy corn. No matter what the occasion, Halloween always provides a spooky and enjoyable time with great food, but as always, be safe.
Photo courtesy of Becky Luigart-Stayner of MyRecipes.com Spooky Halloween cupcakes like this one spread the festivities with orange angel food, topped with a candy corn buttercream frosting.
Photo courtesy of Amy from Flickr A simple couple’s costume can be made by drawing inspiration from popular shows like “Dexter.” This couple made their costume by dressing in the main character’s signature outfits.
By Julia Browning Assistant E&L Editor @juliabrowningxo If you’re looking for a cute Halloween costume that doesn’t break the bank this season, the first fact you must realize is that craft stores are your friends. The only reason to enter the expensive costume stores is to sweep them for inspiration, pick up some props and, then, hightail it out of there. If you want a cheap and creative costume, you’ve got to ditch the $70 outfit from the Halloween store and make your own. Making your own costume isn’t just a cheaper alternative, it’s also an opportunity to impress the world with your creativity. Not to mention, it eliminates the risk of seeing ten other people at the party with your same exact outfit. If it’s the very last minute and you’re having trouble thinking of an idea, look for materials you already have around your house. If you’re a college kid, chances are you have ping pong balls, red solo cups and an empty box of beer lying around. Hit up Walmart for a cheap glue gun and pick out some shorts and a tank
top that you won’t mind trashing. Glue the solo cups around the waist of your shorts and the ping pong balls sporadically to your top. Finally, cut out a crown from the beer box and you’re the beer pong king or queen. If you aren’t a typical college alcoholic, look to your favorite TV shows for inspiration. There’s usually a cheap way to convert one of your favorite characters into a wearable outfit. The Showtime series “Dexter” is a perfect example. To dress up as moral serial killer Dexter, all you need is an olive green button-up shirt, a black apron and black gloves. You can have your date dress up as one of his victims by wrapping themselves in a dress made of saran wrap and liberally applying some fake blood. Speaking of which, when in doubt: fake blood. You can make it for incredibly cheap with cornstarch and a dash of red food coloring. (Fair warning, it’ll be really sticky.) Add it to any outfit, and you’ve got a Halloween costume. With fake blood, you can be any of your scary favorites. Vampire? Fake blood. Zombie? Fake blood. Serial killer? Fake blood. All you need is a black outfit
for the vampire, a torn dirty outfit for the zombie and a fake knife for the serial killer. If you’d rather go sexy than scary this Halloween season, the cheapest and easiest way to do it is to pull a “Mean Girls” and pair any type of animal ears with lingerie or a sexy outfit, and you’re good to go. Fake ears are usually less than $5 at a party store, and let’s face it, who doesn’t want an excuse to wear their lingerie out in public and call it a Halloween costume? Perhaps, the cheapest and most original Halloween costume idea is to get punny with it. Be a bag of M&Ms by wearing a trash bag with cut-outs of Slim Shady’s face on it. Be a ceiling fan with sports gear that reads, “Go ceilings!” Write “book” on your face and you’re Facebook. All of these costumes cost little to no money and effort, which is kind of what’s cool about them. Whether you decide to go sexy, scary or funny, you don’t have to spend a boatload of money to have the best costume in the room. As long as you avoid the party store, get creative and have fun with it, you are good to go.
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SPORTS FGCU women’s soccer earns seventh consecutive ASUN regular-season title with 1-0 victory over UNF
With its seventh consecutive ASUN regular-season title, the FGCU women’s soccer team will host the ASUN Women’s Soccer Championship beginning Friday, Nov. 4 at the FGCU Soccer Complex.
By Matt Rothman & Miguel Rodriguez Contributing writer Sports Editor @MattRothman3 @Miguel_Rod0914 In its final game of the regular season, the FGCU women’s soccer team earned its seventh consecutive Atlantic Sun Conference regular-season title with a 1-0 victory over UNF on Saturday, Oct. 22. “I’m happy with the ladies and their effort
tonight,” FGCU head coach Jim Blankenship said to FGCU Athletics. “I thought we came out in the second half and played with more urgency. Ultimately, we got rewarded with a really nice goal off a corner. I’m really proud of this group and what they’ve accomplished. To win seven straight titles isn’t easy but this group continued to build upon a great tradition.” Without two-time ASUN player of the year Tabby Tindell, the Eagles
struggled to find the back of the net early on in the contest as they had in previous matchups. Despite Emilie Olsen’s shot on goal in the 11th minute, the Eagles went into the half scoreless with a season-low for shots in a half with one. Coming out of the break, the Eagles turned up the pressure as they looked to secure the ASUN regular-season title. The Eagles fired off multiple shots at goal in
search of breaking the deadlock, but Yazmin Velez and Paulina Speckmaier were unable to find the back of the net. FGCU’s extended pressure paid off when a Megan Mulligan corner kick in the 69th minute found the head of Lindsay Patton, who redirected the ball to the head of Lauren Greene, who found the back of the net to give the Eagles a 1-0 lead. Three minutes later, UNF came with their best
chance to tie the game as Gabrielle Liguori would find some open space and fire a shot, but her effort went wide of the goal. FGCU was able to keep UNF from getting an equalizer as Melissa Weck and the Eagles picked up their ninth shutout of the season en route to a 1-0 victory. With the nine shutouts for Weck, she moves into a tie for 6th in the nation in shutouts. The win also gives the
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Eagles the longest-active title steak in the nation with seven. With its seventh regular-season title and the number one seed in the ASUN women’s championship, FGCU will host the tournament as the Eagles face the winner of Kennesaw State vs. Jacksonville in the semifinal on Friday, Nov. 4 at the FGCU Soccer Complex.
FGCU men’s tennis posts singles victories at ITA championship
Photo by Linwood Ferguson Oliver Landert defeated UCF’s Mariano Porter and Stetson’s Loic Blanco before falling to FSU’s Guy Iradukunda.
By Emily Kois Assistant Sports Editor @emilykois The FGCU men’s tennis team finished up play at the ITA Southeast Regional Championships Monday. The Eagles earned four out of the five singles representatives at the tournament. Oliver Landert had much success after taking down UCF’s Mariano Porter to get to play, and ultimately win, against conference rival Loic Blanco of Stetson. However, Landert’s run came to a close with a loss
to eventual champion Guy Iradukunda of FSU. Javier Fernandez also made a successful run in the consolation section of the main draw. Fernandez dropped his first match to FAMU’s Courage Okungbowa, but quickly regained control with wins over FSU’s Rona Roop Singh Bhullar and FAU’s Anthony Schohn. In doubles play, round of 32, Andres Alfonzo and partner Landert defeated Blanco and Angus Bradshaw of Stetson 8-7 before dropping their round of 16 match against UF’s, Maxx Lipman and
Chase Perez-Blanco 8-6. Unfortunately, the round of 16 was the end for the Eagles as both Sam Chaffin and Javier Fernandez went down to Kennesaw State’s Manuel Castellanos and Simon Pritchard 8-7 in the round of 32. Ezequiel Cerrini and Austin Bates were defeated by Walner Espioza and Carlos Waitman of FAMU, 8-7, The Eagles travel back home as they host the FGCU Fall Invitational next weekend, starting Friday, Oct. 28 at the FGCU tennis complex. EN Illustration / Audrey Mobley
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No. 20 men’s soccer comes back for 2-1 victory over Jacksonville
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Down 1-0 at the half, the Eagles rode second half goals from Albert Ruiz and Shak Adams to earn a crucial three points in ASUN conference play.
By Miguel Rodriguez Sports Editor @Miguel_Rod0914 After defeating USC Upstate in its final home game of the regular season Saturday night, the No. 20 FGCU men’s soccer team defeated Atlantic Sun Conference foe Jacksonville 2-1 to move into a tie for first place in the ASUN standings with UNF.
After falling behind in the first half, thanks to two second-half goals by Shak Adams and the nation’s leading scorer, Albert Ruiz, FGCU was able to keep its regular-season title hopes alive with a vital three points on the road. Falling to No. 20 in the national rankings prior to the match, the Eagles found themselves in a hole in the first 25 minutes when Diego
Sanchez found the back of the net to give the Dolphins a 1-0 lead. Despite firing six shots in the first half, including three shots and two corner kicks in the last four minutes of play, FGCU went into the half down 1-0. Down by one, the nation’s highest scoring offense turned up the pressure, out shooting, with Jiro Barriga Toyama nearly
bringing the Eagles level, but his shot rang off the post and out. A minute after Toyama struck the post, Ruiz brought FGCU level with his 17th goal of the season, putting the Eagles on the board. With his 17th goal, the nation’s leading goal scorer has scored more goals alone than 71 Division I teams. Adding to their
advantage in the shots column in search of the goahead goal, Adams rescued three points for the Eagles, recovering the ball from a failed clearance at the edge of the 18 and sliding the ball past Dolphins goalie Patrick Harding to give FGCU a 2-1 lead. Despite two late corner kicks for Jacksonville, Adams’ goal proved to be the game-winner, as FGCU
earned a 2-1 victory on the road. With a spot in the ASUN Men’s Soccer Championship already clinched, FGCU travels to Nashville, Tennessee to face Lipscomb in its final game of the regular season on Saturday, Oct. 29.
Swimming and diving defeats four of five opponents at UCLA Meet
Albert Ruiz Position: Forward Junior 6 feet 2 inches Hometown: Barcelona, Spain Scoring two goals in the Eagles’ 3-0 victory over USC Upstate and one goal in their 2-1 victory over Jacksonville, Albert Ruiz continues to lead FGCU, and the nation, in scoring. With 17 goals on the year, Ruiz has scored more goals himself than 71 Division I teams across the nation. En route to his career-best 17 goals, Ruiz has broken the FGCU program record for goals in a season and career points with 17 goals and 39 points. Heading into their last game of the season, Ruiz and the nation’s highest scoring offense will head to Nashville, Tennessee to face Lipscomb in their final game of the regular season. EN Illustrations / Audrey Mobley
EN Photo / Kim Smith After losing to No.4 USC 162-124 on Friday, Oct. 21, the FGCU swimming and diving team defeated UC Davis, San Diego, UC Santa Barbara and Oregon State at the UCLA Meet.
By Jesse Martin Staff Writer @JesseMartin247 The FGCU women’s swimming and diving team defeated four of their five opponents in the UCLA Meet at UCLA’s Spieker Aquatics Center on Oct. 22. The Eagles defeated UC Davis, San Diego, UC Santa Barbra, and Oregon State, losing to No. 19 UCLA 133104. “It’s great to come away from the weekend with four wins,” said FGCU head coach Dave Rollins in an FGCU Athletics press release. “Today’s racing presented a new set of challenges as the unique format meant you were
not just racing the people in your heat, but our girls did great to overcome the challenges. It’s great to get four wins against a top-20 program like UCLA. We still have some details we need to clean up and some tweaking to do with our race strategies, which we will continue to work on the next couple of weeks.” In the first event of the meet, the Eagles won the 400 medley relay with a season-best time of 3:44.86. Katie Latham and Christina Kaas Elmgreen both won individual events at UCLA. Latham won the 50 free with a time of 23.21, while Kaas Elmgreen won the 200 fly with a time of 2:00.45.
Later in the meet, Hannah Burdge and Barbara Caraballo secured two top-three finishes for the Eagles. Burdge finished second in the 100 freestyle with a time of 51.48 and Caraballo received third in the 200 yard backstroke with a time of 2:02.63. In diving, Ashley Wright finished runner up on the three-meter board and third in the one-meter event. Sitting at 5-2 on the season, the Eagles will host the FGCU Quad-Meet as they welcome Florida Southern, West Florida and FSU to the FGCU Aquatic center on Nov. 5 and 6.
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Volleyball defeats Bethune-Cookman 3-1 in final nonconference game of regular season
With non-conference play in its rearview mirror, the FGCU volleyball team will hit the road to face UNF and Jacksonville before returning for its final two-game homestand of the regular-season on Nov. 4 and 5.
By Ashley DeBoer Staff Writer @AshleyDeBoer1 On Tuesday evening, FGCU volleyball took on Bethune-Cookman for the second time this season and took home its 21st win of the season by dominating in the three out of four sets against BCU (25-20, 25-16, 25-27, 25-19). FGCU led in offense and defense with 68 kills and 73 digs compared to BCU’s stats at 55 kills and 64 digs. Giovanni Borgiotti
attained 16 of those kills and helped lead FGCU volleyball to another victory. The first set started with great intensity from both sides. A kill from Kaitlan Krivdo with an assist from Maggie Rick started the first set off, but following the first point lead, FGCU and BCU battled back and forth for the lead. In the middle of the set, FGCU capitalized on an attack error from BCU and had a kill from Amanda
Carroll to give way to a larger lead for the Eagles. A kill from Marlene Moeller ended the first set in favor of the Eagles (25-20). Another kill from Krivdo opened up the second set, but this set began just like the first with FGCU and BCU going point for point. Attacking errors from BCU allowed FGCU to capitalize on creating a score gap between themselves and BCU. A kill from Carroll followed by another kill from Borgiotti put
FGCU at an eight-point advantage nearing the end of the set, 19-11. After three consecutive kills and a BCU service error, FGCU claimed the second set with a kill from Daniele Serrano (25-16). Leigh Pudwill’s kill opened up the third set, and FGCU and BCU continued to battle for the lead. Up until the score was tied 9-9, the points were mostly attained by both teams slamming down kills and being very offensive. After the tie at 9-9, BCU
took the lead by capitalizing on Eagle attacking errors and pushed ahead. FGCU worked for a comeback with several kills from Pudwill, Moeller and Borgiotti and tied it up at 25-25, but BCU’s Alana Handy had two consecutive kills to end set three for BCU (27-25). With FGCU still at the advantage 2-1, Eagles started off with another kill from Krivdo and held onto the lead throughout the fourth set. FGCU chipped away at the lead
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with effective and resilient offense and reliable defense. A kill from Borgiotti left the Eagles three shy of match win 22-14 with an eight-point lead. BCU worked to have a comeback, but Moeller’s kill ended the fourth set and gave the Eagles the match win. FGCU has now been victorious over BCU twice in the 2016 season, and this match win makes it the Eagles’ 21st overall victory of the season.
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FGCU DII hockey sweeps second straight opponent with victories over Holy Cross
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After scoring 14 goals and sweeping Merrimack College last weekend, the FGCU men’s DII hockey team outscored Holy Cross 22-2.
By Keaton Hanley Contributing Writer @ChirpinParaKeat The FGCU DII men’s hockey team put on an offensive clinic against Holy Cross in its third game of the season, taking a 13-1 victory. Michael Chemello put up a goal and five assists in a six-point night, while Josh Koerner netted a hat trick and registered two assists. The Eagles’ goaltender, Tyler Tracy, picked up his second win of the season, allowing one goal on 13 shots. The Eagles wasted no time running up the score, as they took a commanding seven-goal lead in the first period. FGCU was constantly attacking through the first 10 minutes, never out of the Crusaders’ end for long before entering again. Forward Jordan Klotz opened up scoring at 10:46, sliding the puck past a sprawling Holy Cross goalie, William Huntress, on a tic-tac-toe passing play with Michael Chemello and Eduardo Leon. Not even two minutes later, David Wong scored off a faceoff win from Trevor Mullaly, making the Eagles lead 2-0. Chemello extended the lead to 3-0 with a power play snipe on Huntress’
blocker side. Forty-one seconds later, Nathan Pelligra scored from the exact same spot and shot the same corner, making the Eagles lead 4-0. With 5:30 left in the period, the Crusaders got their first shot on net in an odd fashion a penalty shot. But, Tracy shut the door on the penalty shot to preserve the four-goal lead. The Eagles added three more goals from Steven Cariglio, Steve Noyes and Brett Yochum before the intermission, scoring the same amount of goals they scored total in their last game seven. The Eagles dominated the shots with a 17-to-3 shot advantage headed into the intermission. Holy Cross made a goaltending change to start the second period, giving Beau Collins the net for the rest of the night. The Eagles didn’t seem to mind too much, as they continued their offensive demolition, burying four more goals. Though, FGCU did surrender its first and only goal of the game 2:06 into the period on a shot that just snuck by Tracy. That goal was soon answered by Josh Koerner, who tallied a goal less than a minute later. Koerner wasn’t finished, as he added two
more goals to his total in the next 5:11, giving him a natural hat trick. Pelligra tallied another goal before the Eagles headed to intermission with a commanding 11-1 lead. The Eagles were not done scoring yet, as they added two more goals in the third. The two goals came early in the period, and then, the Eagles sat back and played steady defensive hockey. Midway through the period, defenseman Drake Stimpson added to the excitement when he sent a Holy Cross forward clean up-and over into the Eagles bench. As the game winded down, it became a bit chippy with both teams taking shots at each other, as emotions ran high. The final shots on goal had the Eagles taking 51 shots and Holy Cross taking 13. When the final horn sounded, FGCU took game one of the two-game series 13-1. The Eagles played against the Crusaders at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 22 for the second game of Eagle Family Weekend where the team will accept its ACHA DII National Championship rings.
By Keaton Hanley Contributing Writer @ChirpinParaKeat The FGCU DII men’s hockey team extended its win streak to four with a 9-1 win over Holy Cross in front of a packed house on Saturday, Oct. 22. This was a special night for the Eagles in numerous ways; it was the second game of Eagle Family Weekend as well as the ACHA National Championship ring ceremony. Eleven players on the current roster accepted their rings prior to the game. FGCU’s goaltender picked up his second win of the season, saving 21 of 22 shots. While Holy Cross netminder William Huntress collected a loss while being peppered with a total of 53 shots. The Eagles got into penalty trouble at 17:11 of the first period, and the Crusaders capitalized on the power play, scoring immediately off the offensive zone faceoff. It was all FGCU from there on out though. A huge hit center ice sent a Holy Cross player airborne and energized the crowd. The Eagles drew off this energy, scoring their first of the game at 8:59 when assistant captain Michael Chemello got a
cross-crease pass from Matt Salera and wristed it top shelf past Huntress. The Eagles tallied another goal on a power play at 4:54 when Josh Koerner sent the puck off the glass behind the net to Nathan Pelligra in front, who chipped the puck over a down Huntress. FGCU wasn’t done yet, scoring with 45 seconds left in the period when Selara hit Jacob Leonard with a perfect pass to the point as he entered the zone. Leonard beamed it into the back of the net, making it 3-1 headed into the first intermission. The Eagles came out of the intermission with a speedy goal seven seconds into the period, as Chemello won the face off, passing to Jordan Klotz, who sped into the zone and knocked another back to make the Eagles’ lead 5-1. Immediately after killing off a penalty, the Eagles got on the board again thanks to David Wong at 15:21. It was a great night for the Eagles’ special teams, as they tallied another goal, shorthanded, when a Holy Cross defender couldn’t hold the pass at the point and sent the Eagles the other way to score on a deflected shot that went up and over Huntress’ head and plopped into the net.
No goal was better on the night than Wong’s — who showcased his speed and insane dangles — as he went through a Crusader defenseman’s legs, turning him inside out, and freezing Huntress as Wong buried his second of the night. That would do it for the period, as the Eagles took a dominating 7-1 lead into the second intermission. The third period was no different for the Eagles, as they would put up two more goals and spend the majority of the period on the Crusaders’ end of the ice. At 12:29 of the period, Pelligra made the score 8-1 with a nice backhand shot from in-between the faceoff circles. Wong found the net again to collect his hat trick with 5:52 remaining, capping off the scoring at 9-1. Things got physical toward the end, as a Holy Cross player made a late hit on an Eagles player after the whistle. The refs contained the scrap, and time ran out, giving the Eagles their fourth win of the season. The Eagles head into next weekend with a crossdivision series against DI SUNY Cortland in the Red Dragons’ first game of the season.
FGCU women’s tennis competes in ITA Southeast Regionals By Emily Kois Assistant Sports Editor @emilykois Select members from the FGCU women’s tennis team – Julia Ascua, Julianna Curtis and Breana Stampfli – traveled to Gainesville to represent the Eagles at Florida’s Ring Tennis Complex at the 2016 USTA/ITA Southeast
Regional Championships Monday, Oct. 26 afternoon. The team finished the weekend with three singles wins including Stampfli’s victory over Stetson’s Sofia Ferding. Unfortunately, Stampfli lost to the eventual ITA champion, while Curtis fell to the singles backdraw champion. Curtis also posted big
wins with victories over UCF’s Emilia Granstrom, 6-4, 6-2 in the singles qualifier, but ultimately suffered a loss in the main draw against Florida’s Jose Kuhlman 6-0, 6-2. However, in the singles backdraw, Curtis defeated Georgia State’s Tarani Kamoe 3-6, 6-1, 1-0, but fell to Caroline Brinson of Georgia 6-7, 6-2, 1-0
During doubles play, the Eagles’ top duo team, Ascua and Curtis, took on Miami’s seventh-ranked duo, Sinead Lohan and Dominika Paterova. In the end, the FGCU duo suffered an 8-7 defeat. “I’m seeing a lot of growth in the women this fall, especially the three who competed this weekend,” FGCU head
coach Courtney Vernon said to FGCU Athletics. “They’re seeing results by sticking to the plan and trusting it. We have one of the toughest regions in the country, and for our girls to be competing in every match they played this weekend was exciting to see.” Next, the Eagles will compete in their final
tournament of the fall, traveling across the state for the FIU Fall Invite from Friday, Oct. 28 through Sunday, Oct. 30.
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This week in athletics Cross country at ASUN Cross Country Championships By Emily Kois Assistant Sports Editor @emilykois After performing well in their final meet of the season, both men and women’s cross country teams head to Spartanburg, South Carolina to compete in the 2016 ASUN Championships. In their final meet of the season, the men’s team finished runner-up while the women finished sixth at the USF Invitational held at The Claw Golf Course in Tampa. Since this meet on Oct. 14, both teams headed back to Fort Myers to prepare for the championship. The meet is to be held at USC Upstate’s Milliken Research Park Saturday,
Oct. 29 at 9 a.m. At the Upstate Invitational, which was also held at the Milliken Research Park earlier this season, the FGCU men finished first while the women placed fifth. Last year at the 2015 women’s cross country championship, FGCU finished third with 82 points behind UNF who tallied 73 and the champions, Lipscomb University who totaled 19 points. On the men’s side, the team finished similar to the women’s team with a third place finish, totaling 88 points last year. The Eagles were led by UNF who totaled 45 points while Lipscomb took the first place spot with 22 points.
Men’s tennis at FGCU Fall Invitational
Volleyball at UNF By Emily Kois Assistant Sports Editor @emilykois Going back on the road to play back-to-back games in Jacksonville, the Eagles are first set to play UNF at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 28. FGCU comes into the game remaining on top of their game since their loss against Kennesaw State back on Oct. 7, with an overall record of 20-3 The Ospreys come into the match with a 15-9
overall record, 5-3 for conference play. The last time two conference teams met was on Oct. 15 with the score favoring the Eagles 3-0. With four ASUN conference games remaining after their weekend road trip, the Eagles will return to Alico Arena to face Lipscomb and Kennesaw State Nov. 4 and 5.
By Emily Kois Assitant Sports Editor @emilykois Coming off of a strong performance at the ITA Southeast Regional Championship, the FGCU men’s tennis team is slated to host the FGCU Fall Invitational. The three-day invitational is set to be played at the FGCU tennis complex, beginning Friday, Oct. 28 and going through Sunday, Oct. 30. At the ITA championship last
weekend, the Eagles received singles wins from four of the five representatives. These wins were highlighted by leading players, Oliver Landert and Javier Fernandez. This invitational marks the team’s first and only at-home invitational of the season. Next, the Eagles will compete in their last invitational of the fall, the Dick Vitale Invitational, which starts Friday, Nov. 4 and ends Sunday, Nov. 6 in Lakewood Ranch.
Men’s soccer at Lipscomb By Coby Weinsier Staff Writer @thiskid_coby5 On Saturday Oct. 29, the No. 11 FGCU men’s soccer team travel to Nashville, Tennessee to battle, fellow ASUN members the Lipscomb Bisons. As the Eagles maintain a solid 11-3-1 record, 3-1 in ASUN conference play, the Bison hold an 8-5-1 record, 3-2 in conference play. In the Bison’s previous game, they defeated NJIT by a score of 4-1, all four goals scored in the first half. The Bisons are led by
Ivan Sakou and Logan Paynter who have tallied a combined 13 goals and six assists this season. FGCU Albert Ruiz and Arion Sobers-Assue took over the ASUN conference combining for 27 goals and 12 assists. As both teams’ dynamic duo’s provide key plays for their teams, both will seek victory on Saturday, Oct. 29. With this game ending the regular season for both squads, they will be looking to obtain a higher seed heading into the ASUN conference tournament.
Volleyball at Jacksonville By Emily Kois Assitant Sports Editor @emilykois Coming off of a match against UNF the night before, the Eagles are slated to play Jacksonville on Saturday, Oct. 29 at 5 p.m. The Eagles will face the Dolphins, who have had a rocky season as they come into the game with an overall record of 6-15. The Dolphins post a 2-6 record for conference play. The last time these two conference teams met
was Oct. 14 at Alico Arena, as FGCU dominated and swept Jacksonville 3-0. The Eagles hope to continue their new win streak and strong conference play as they look toward the ASUN volleyball championship starting Nov. 17. Next, the Eagles will come back to Alico Arena to verse Lipscomb on Friday, Nov. 4 and Kennesaw State on Saturday, Nov. 5.
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Great barrier grief
Why the largest bleaching of coral may not spell doom
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Australia’s Great Barrier Reef as seen from above; due to climate change, many photos and rumors are circling that the ecological giant is dying off en mass.
By Shannon Grant Contributing writer @fgcueaglenews For the past week or two, the world has been shaken up by the bleaching of the Great Barrier Reef. Across the internet, people are posting that this cannot be fixed — that the world cannot fix something this extensive and tragic. I am here to tell you that there is a way. Plans being concocted by Paris and Australia that will help reduce overall pollution and climate change, can help us resolve the issue in the Great Barrier Reef. A coral reef bleaching
happens when corals are stressed from factors like unusually high water temperatures. When the water temperature is too hot, symbiotic algae leaves the coral’s body, causing the coral to have a pale color, and starving it from necessary nutrients. Eventually, if the bleaching goes on for too long, the coral can wither and die. Recent reports from the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and Authority documented in May and June of this year, indicated that the northern section of the Reef was the most bleached, with 22 percent of the coral deceased.
Yes, an evident portion of the Reef has been bleached, but this doesn’t mean that we can’t do anything to fix it. Bleaching takes a long time to officially kill coral. As frightening as these facts are, scientists are still positive that the Great Barrier Reef can be repaired. Terry Hughes, an Australian researcher that helped conduct the first surveys of the Reef, said that there is still time to save this ecosystem. She made a clever analogy when she said, “You don’t write the obituary of a loved one
when they are diagnosed with a serious illness — you help them fight for their life.” The Paris Climate Change Agreement has outlined several steps we could take to help clean the environment for ourselves and the Reef. Their plan has not yet been finalized, but some of the ideas are that we should aim for is an overall temperature goal to keep the overall global warming temperature down to 1.5-2.0˚C (34.735.6˚F) and an overall fuel/ industrial emissions level under 2.0˚C (35.6˚F). The pledges will be analyzed and revised
accordingly every five years. The plan will help underdeveloped countries pay for beneficial climate aid materials, and arrange disaster campaigns to help recover and repair damaged countries. The plan aims to take certain transparency measures to record and regulate a country’s emission goals. It also states that any supporting measures are binding — not the obligation to partake in this plan. In my opinion, because the Great Barrier Reef is still very much alive, we should not give up on trying
to repair the damage we have done. This matter just proves that pollution and climate change is a problem we should take the time to address. I hope that when the Paris Climate Change Plan is finalized, the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and Authority will release their new findings soon so we can outline our next move to improving the environment. I am also counting on the fact that we as a civilization of humans can realize that this is an issue that will get worse over time and infect the things we love.
Cultural appropriation
Why white people have no business using the n-word
Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons Grills, chains and rapper personas are parts of rap culture that have been appropriated by white people.
By Catey Phiel Staff Writer @fgcueaglenews “So? It’s not like anyone is around,” says a terrifying looking Wayan brother in the classic film “White Chicks.”
50 Cent comes on the radio, and these black men looking like Anglo-Saxon aliens start singing along to every word, completely out of place amongst their Park Avenue counterparts. The girls are mortified at first, but once “Tiffany”
and “Brittany” reassure them that no one can hear, the whole car joins in. It’s ultimately one of the best scenes in the movie. It’s lighthearted and, fun, and at the end of the day, everyone knows it’s just a song. We know that, everyone knows that, and whether these lines should be glorified in music culture or not is an entirely different story. But, it needs to be addressed when derogatory references cross over into societal functionality and are no longer counterculture. That being said, way too many white boys are saying the n-word and carrying on like it’s no big deal or it’s no longer taboo because Fetty Wap allows them to rap it at full bass in the confinement of their hand-me-down cars.
This week alone, I’ve heard not only one, not only two, not only three (okay, you get it) but four societally confused white boys just slipping it into casual conversation without consent or offering vernacular condoms to all parties involved. The thing that is shocking to me the most is white males in their late teens and early 20’s are the target group that condones and advocates for the use of such language. I have yet to come across a white female who willingly repeats slurs in public or among friends unless it’s in a Beyonce song. Maybe men just don’t understand that these lyrics are make-believe and aren’t the basis for how an individual should speak in real life. It’s just like how we
don’t repeat what we see in violent movies or video games unless we’re psychopaths. That example may be extreme, but it holds the same idea. Maybe these people think it’s a safe space where they feel free to say whatever they want. Maybe they should be allowed to say whatever they want because freedom of speech is one our favorite amendments as Americans. But, again, just because you can do something, doesn’t mean you should. Like, I can eat an entire key lime pie from Publix by myself and can take off my bra in the post office, but that doesn’t mean I should. I believe, any slur, including the n-word and the f-word, should be banished from the English language entirely. I mean, its function in
music is arbitrary when you think about it. Does it really provide any benefit other than displaying freerange artistic freedom for musicians with money that can do whatever they want? Words have weight and meaning, and any word that carries on a legacy of oppression and shame should be eradicated, especially in popular culture since that’s where millennials live. So, everyone, white boys included, understand that your words affect those around you. I promise saying the n-word doesn’t make you look cooler. It just makes you look like a idiot.
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Celebrity endorsements
Photo courtesy of redalertpolitics.com Hillary Clinton sits down with Ellen DeGeneres on her show to appeal to millenials. A major difference in the 2016 elections from past elections is the bum rush of celebrities to endorse candidates. By Angela Lugo Contributing Writer @AngMariaTweets Every time you turn on the television or see an online ad, a celebrity is endorsing all kinds of products. So, it should be no surprise that in this Presidential Election, celebrities are campaigning for their favorite candidate. Are these endorsements influential? Yes, sometimes. Should they be? No. Some argue that there is virtually no effect on voting outcomes, but that doesn’t hold true in all cases. In 2008, Oprah Winfrey endorsed Barack Obama and a later study
published in Journal of Law, Economics & Organization suggested that her endorsement swayed a million voters to vote for him. So, then, it would seem that celebrities do have an effect on American views. Not a huge surprise, considering every company making an advertisement seems to have figured that out already. Why else is Jennifer Aniston trying to get me to drink a specific brand of water? Because Smart Water knows that I love “Friends” and I trust Aniston with my life. The audiences that follow celebrities closely,
are not always politicallycharged activists. So when someone like Kim Kardashian says that she supports Hillary Clinton, it brings politics to the attention of someone who might not have cared otherwise. Jennifer Peros from US Weekly has spoken on this, saying, “When you see celebrities come out for political events, it definitely brings a different [demographic].” This is largely a very positive outcome. Getting people to be active in politics would seem to be a great thing. But, if these people are so readily swayed by the opinion of a
celebrity, is it? Celebrities aren’t the only ones who give endorsements, newspapers give out their endorsements, too. This is significant because people usually place a great amount of trust in the places they get their news from. The Washington Post endorsed Clinton, saying “[She] has the potential to be an excellent president of the United States, and we endorse her without hesitation.” This endorsement does two things. It reveals a possible bias of the news source and it can really influence readers who trust
The Washington Post. While these papers and other large companies can’t give donations to campaigns like celebrities can, their vote of confidence in whatever candidate they support is enough to turn the heads of voters, especially undecided ones. So these endorsements have become a huge part of the campaign process, by getting people that aren’t politically active to care about the election. But, if you are voting for Clinton because Kanye West swears by her or voting for Donald Trump because Aaron Carter likes him, you shouldn’t vote. I don’t mean that you
shouldn’t have the right to vote; I mean that if you don’t understand the candidate’s position on issues that you care about, or their policy plans, or care enough to look into the facts at all, then stay away from the polls on Nov. 8. This shouldn’t be a popularity contest; we are deciding the fate of our country. Voters should go into this decision with the confidence that their choice is based on merit, policy or anything else that is of any actual significance.
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When millenials search for jobs should they be doing it for the money aspect, or because they’re passionate about what their profession?
Dream job or corner office?
Why millenials should follow their dreams, not the money By Sydney Van Dreason Staff Writer @Sydney_0815 Anyone who knows me knows that I am a Harry Potter nerd. I manage to allude to the books on a daily basis and can proudly quote the movies verbatim. I must confess though that when I was reading the series, I paid little attention to the mastermind behind it all and how much passion contributed to the success of these books. I’ve loved creative writing since fourth grade, but it never occurred to me how dedicated authors are about their work until I reached high school and began to really think about my future as a professional writer. I’ve constantly been
told that choosing to be an author could be a risky career path, financially speaking, but I never considered money to be the dictator of what I should do with my future. Being passionate about something will reap its own benefits, and while income is something to care about in the long run, it shouldn’t solely be the only factor in a job search. Studies have shown that when you choose to pursue a career that you love, you are more productive, motivated and innovative. You also become a more effective leader and role model who is able to motivate others in the workplace. Again, I’m not condoning that we forget about money altogether,
because it is an important factor to consider, but passion shouldn’t be pushed to the bottom of the list. We don’t want to be that generation that walks around with dollar signs in their eyes. We should strive to be the heart eye emoji, because we know that we’re going to spend every day in a career that we actually enjoy doing. But, let’s face it, we’re college students. Many of us will switch our majors a few times until we find the right one, and then stress out, wondering if there will be any good jobs left for us once we graduate. Most of us are scared for the future, even if we don’t want to admit it. In 2013, ACT Inc. released a report that said, “Students who select a
major that matches their interests are more likely to stick with it and finish their degree on time, but few high school graduates are choosing a major that suits them.” Out of the 80 percent of ACT test takers in 2013 who claimed they knew what their major was, only 36 percent chose one that aligned with their interests. Instead, students chose majors that positively correlated with higherpaying jobs. I chose to pursue an English major in my sophomore year in high school after my English class read “Of Mice and Men.” I already enjoyed writing, and through that assignment, I learned that I loved to pick apart
and analyze literature. It seemed like the perfect path for me. I’ve heard that many employers like English majors because they develop valuable skill sets in communication, writing, researching and critical thinking, but I confess in all honesty that I didn’t choose English because of the better jobs that may result from it. Sure, that’s a good thing, but I chose it because I love to read, analyze literary works and write. Simple as that. I know it won’t be easy, and while I know that one day I want to be a successful published author, that’s only the first step in developing my career in writing. Eventually, I’ll have to make decisions about concepts like editors, cover
artists and advertisers. And I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not too sure how to go about it all or where to even start. While it’s all daunting, I love what I do, and I’m going to keep doing it, not because of the promise of fame and fortune, but because it’s what makes me happy. Money isn’t what drove J.K. Rowling to write her first book at the age of sixyears-old, or to never give up on trying to publish “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” after it was rejected by 12 different publishers. Passion motivates us to work hard while doing what we love, and the most successful people are the happiest, not the richest.
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FGCU students go M.A.D.D. More than 400 volunteers attend Make A Difference Day
Photo courtesy of Student Support Services All of the volunteers putting their “wings up” as they get together for the M.A.D.D. event on Oct. 22. There were more than 400 people in attendence who volunteered at different organizations all over Lee County. By Romina Combe Staff Writer @RominaValeria05 More than 400 volunteers from FGCU and Wells Fargo partnered together for Make A Difference Day on Oct. 22. Volunteers helped 13 different nonprofit organizations, including the Salvation Army, Harry Chapin Food Bank, Valerie’s House, FGCU’s Food Forest and many more. “Participating in M.A.D.D. is a great way to get involved in the community and do a little good,” said FGCU student, Loygdna Laurissa. Each volunteer was able to do different task for different organizations. “We raked leaves. We planted hibiscus. We picked
up trash, and some of the people played with the children while their parents were signing up for the Christmas program,” said Dolores Kiesler, Assistant Dean of TRiO and Outreach Programs. “I think it’s important whenever we can give service to the community by helping them do something they don’t have time to do because they’re so busy working with the people that are in need,” Kiesler said. “I enjoyed it and I think most of the people here enjoyed it.” “It’s great for SSS to get together and really make a difference. Go out there and give back to the community and work together as a group to do something for a great cause. It was great to have all you guys come
out and celebrate this with us,” said Lisa Neris, Program Coordinator for Classic Program in Student Support Services. Some students participated in groups, which gave them a chance to collectively do service. “I volunteered with Student Support Services,” said FGCU student James Gaitor. “We went to the Salvation Army and we were able to help them with getting the gardening situation straightened out. We planted some trees, cleaned up along the sides of the street, and things along those lines.” “It was just a good time being able to come out with fellow students and being able to meet with the people of the Salvation Army.”
One of the most notable fun and helping out the thing about M.A.D.D. is it parts of the service event community, some students doesn’t just start with one was seeing how touched were able to network. day, it continues to be a FGCU student, Emily future thing. “ many of the students were by the work they did and Collier, talked about her “We actually met with experience and how service an FGCU graduate from the people they helped. “We went to Cypress can be a great help not only social work and she was Cove and made flower to the organizations, but to telling us how it was her bouquets, and then we the students themselves. dream job,” Collier said. “We helped out at “It can come true. So I passed them out to the elderly. It really brightened Valerie’s House where think that it’s important up their day and they were we helped them beautify to network and give a little really happy we came,” said their new location. They boost to college students.” Anna Sharamachevskiy were originally in Fort Overall, M.A.D.D. about her experience with Myers, but they got the continues to be a success, Maria Gallo during their opportunity to get a free proving just how rewarding time volunteering at a house in Naples,” Collier it can be to dedicate a day said. “So, we laid down to service. retirement home. “And it was some of mulch, pulled weeds out, “In any case, it’s their birthdays so they and lay out flowers for awesome to be able to really felt like someone planting.” work as a group. There’s “The founder of a connectedness and a remembered, cared, and Valerie’s house was there shared experience of giving, loved them,” Gallo said. Not only were and I was able to connect that, I think, makes all the volunteers able to make with her to do future difference in the world,” a positive change in their volunteer opportunities,” said Karyn Friedmancommunities, they were Collier said. “The great Everham. also able to do things that they really loved through their service. William Lee said that he went to the Vester Field Station and canoed around the mangroves where he picked up trash. “I’m going to try to go there every year because it was awesome,” Lee said. “I enjoy nature a lot and I’m a science major, so I get to go do something that I love and be out in nature helping the community,” “People who are considering participating in the future should definitely do it. They have a lot of different options of what you can do so pick something that you’re interested in, pick something that you’ve EN Photo / Romina Combe never considered, and have Dominique Gilbert (left) and Laurissant (right) are working under a tent during an adventure,” Lee said. the M.A.D.D. event. They both partnered together to help the Salvation Army. Aside from having
FGCU students fight to bring awareness to Lee County veterans By Georgette French Outreach Editor @GeorgetteFrenc According to data from the Department of Veterans Affairs, 22 veterans commit suicide due to mental health problems and lack of necessary care everyday while the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development estimates that 39,000 veterans are homeless on any given night. The 22 Pushup Challenge was created to honor those who have served and died, and FGCU students are using the challenge as inspiration to do more for Lee County veterans. Juan Monter, Sean Gorman, Annamaria Pellegrino, Ruth Erekson, Elyse Burmester, Christina Boldt and Mckenzie Griffith are working to bring awareness of homeless veterans to students while also encouraging them to brighten a homeless veteran’s day. According to Monter, a senior at FGCU, the group formed when team member
Gorman suggested the idea of working with veterans. “First, we wanted to go around and help them in whatever way we could, but we realized we were very underfunded college students,” Monter said. “So, we partnered with [Community Cooperative’s program] Meals on Wheels to deliver the letters with the meals of the veterans who can’t provide for themselves or are homeless.” The group has been presenting statistics to classes to gain participation from students all over campus, as well as petitioning at different locations like the library so that drop boxes can be placed around campus for students to use at their leisure. “It’s an issue that touches a lot of people dearly, and it’s important to this country so I understand the need to focus on it,” Monter said. Pellegrino, who has friends and family who are part of the military, agreed. “They [veterans] are part of something called our ‘universe of obligation’
and the group feels it’s our obligation to help and appreciate those who have served our country,” she said. While Pellegrino feels that it’s a societal duty to help those in need, Monter explained that he wanted to get involved with the project because he could empathize with veterans who are going hungry. “When I was growing up in foster care, I was hungry often. I know that anyone on the streets like veterans and the homeless are considered the invisibles in our country because they aren’t afforded care,” Monter said. “There’s more that can be done with veterans, but this is something that could help brighten their day.” “And considering the 22 veterans challenge, that’s one more reason we wanted to do the encouragement cards to thank them for their service and keep encouraging them to live life,” Monter said. “We owe the country for the opportunities that are afforded to us here. A lot of students recognize
that and they identify with what veterans go through,” Monter said, “This is more than just a project to get a grade. This is something we all believe in.” Monter said that, if possible, he hopes to extend the project from the Fort Myers area to Tampa at USF where he hopes students there will make the event something annual akin to the Bald Eagles event, where students shave their heads on campus to benefit the St. Baldrick’s foundation. “We have rights, here, especially veterans who have fought for our country, and we shouldn’t be going hungry or without the services we need. I identify with that and I want to have a hand with that in any way that I can,” Monter said. As for FGCU students, the team urges them to participate and said that there’s no limit to how much students can help show their support. “FGCU students need to show their appreciation and we are giving them the opportunity to do so. Writing a quick but meaning letter will go a
Photo courtesy of Juan Monter Juan Monter and his service learning group’s Family Expo set up included boxes where people can submit their letters for homeless veterans.
very long way,” Pellegrino said. “These homebound veterans do not have much
and these little gifts could make them the happiest people in the world.”