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Student Government Pro Tempore resigns By Alexandra Figares Editor-in-chief @AlexandraNews_ Student Government Pro Tempore Justine Cusimano has stepped down from her position on Tuesday, Oct. 23. Cusimano declined to comment when asked about her departure. “I feel a little sad,” Senate President Brian Cummings said. “I wish we could’ve gone full term together, but obviously Pro Tempore Cusimano has other priorities that she has to address.” Cusimano has served as the senate Pro Tempore since April, when she was unanimously elected. The senate will conduct elections for Cusimano’s replacement on Tuesday, Oct. 30. During the election procedure, senators can nominate a candidate for the position. Nominations are followed by discussions and a voting process.
STUDENT GOV. NEWS The FGCU Student Government Senate met on Tuesday, Oct. 23 for their weekly Senate meeting. Here’s what was discussed: BOARD OF TRUSTEES The next BOT meeting will on January 8, 2019. UPCOMING INITIATIVES LGBT Week Campus wifi Veteran’s appreciation event SPECIAL PROJECTS SECOND READING College of Arts and Sciences: 1 College of Health and Human Services: 3 College Engineering: 1 College of Education: 1 SECOND READING NONE FIRST READING Senate Bill 1819-026 RAISE Operational Funding Senate Bill 1819-027 Traditions Bench Senate Bill 1819-028 A Conversation of Public Education Senate Bill 1819-029 DNPSO Appreciation Mugs Senate Bill 1819-030 Food Drive for FGCU’s Food Pantry
Red tide clears up on area beaches By Sean C Porter Media Editor @lunchtime58 If you’ve been to the beaches since Hurricane Michael passed by Southwest Florida, you may have noticed a difference in the waters. The red tide seems
weaker. After months of foul-smelling water and dead fish lining the beaches, this news is quite literally a breath of fresh air to nearby residents. “The red tide has been really bad,” FGCU junior and Naples resident, Jillian Romero, said.
“I’ve had family in town during the time it’s occurred, and they weren’t able to enjoy the beach because of how bad it was.” The red tide, coupled with the harmful algal blooms from Lake Okeechobee, have been the two main factors responsible for the dead wildlife that you may
have seen on local beaches. While there’s still problems with the algae, it helps that at least the red tide half is becoming less of a problem. The other half of the problem is, well, just that. A problem.
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Back to the drawing board The life and times of the FGCU Alumni bench bill By Alexandra Figares Editor-in-chief @AlexandraNews_ Student Government has submitted a new bill for the Alumni Traditions Bench – just a few hours after the Supreme Court overturned the original bill. The new bill, Senate Bill 1819-027: Traditions Bench, follows similar language to the previous bill, allocating $40,000 toward a bronze bench aimed to serve as a “marketing tool” to establish university tradition. Student Government Legislative Chair Meghan Donaghy, who presented the original bill, clarified that no names would be listed on the bench, after controversy ensued regarding the ethics and legitimacy of the former bill’s voting procedure. In a senate meeting held on Sept. 11, Donaghy said that senators would have their names engraved on the bench in exchange for a yes vote when presenting the initial bill, appearing to contrast a Florida statute. The current bill, which has moved forward for a second reading, will be presented
before Senate on Tuesday, Oct. 31, where senators will vote on the future of the bill. “This is something that’s a staple in a lot of universities,” Donaghy said. “It’s something that would be a great marketing tool, and it’s something that kind of provides a little piece of history of the university. So, that’s the incentive for us to have it on our campus. Big campuses like Ohio State University have benches like this. It’s very well known.” Other senators weighed in on the importance of preserving university tradition. “A lot of students that I know, even some senators, have said there’s no real tradition on this campus,” Senator Ben Yaffe said. “You can’t have traditions if you don’t start it. Having a bench is such an easy way to start tradition.” Funding for the original bill was temporarily delayed following a complaint to the Student Government Supreme Court by a student who questioned the bill’s voting process. After about three weeks of deliberation, the Judicial Branch released the Court’s official opinion on Tuesday, Oct. 23,
EN Photo/Bret Munson Student Government Senate president Brian Cummings gives an addres . halting the bill’s funding. “It is important to note that the issue in this case does not lie in the merits of the bill or the bench itself,” Chief Justice Shane Broadstone said. “The issue lies in the verbal offer (whether one with concrete substance or a careless offhand comment) of a benefit during the bills final reading.” The Judicial Branch found the that the passage of the original bill was not in accordance with Florida Statute 112.313, which states that public officers are
prohibited from soliciting and accepting gifts, loans, rewards and favors that could influence a vote. “The position of senator is one in which should be held in the highest of regards, which is only possible when each individual member is cautious, thoughtful, and aware that even their own small comments, intended or misinterpreted, can carry the weight of the full senate as a force of governance across the university and state,” Broadstone said.
Explaining the amendments on Florida’s ballot By Emily Kois Managing Editor @emilykois With elections a week away, understanding what amendments will be on the ballot can determine how a voter supports one side or the other. This election marks history as it has the most constitutional amendments on the ballot since 1998 with 13 while the 1998 election had 12. During the 1998 election, the Florida Constitution Revision Commission met and put nine of these thirteen amendments on the ballot. Being prepared prior to stepping into the voting booth is imperative so you must know what you are voting
for. Ballot language can be difficult to understand so here are what the thirteen amendments on the 2018 Florida ballot mean: Amendment 1: Homestead Increase This amendment would give Florida homeowners a tax break on property. This would apply to those who’s homestead property is worth $100,000 or more. If valued in this margin, you would get an additional $25,000 homestead exemption, raising the maximum exemption to $75,000. However, this does not apply to school taxes. Amendment 2: Non-residential property tax cap Amendment One is beneficial to those who own a home, but
Amendment Two impacts taxes for non-homeowners, such as renters. This amendment would make a temporary cap on their property taxes permanent. Amendment 3: Gambling in Florida This amendment would give voters the exclusive right to decide to authorize expansions of casino gambling in Florida. Currently, this decision rests with both the Legislature and the voters. Voting “yes” takes the power to expand casino gambling away from Legislature and gives it to voters. Amendment 4: Felon Voting Rights Amendment Four would automatically restore voting rights to felons once they’ve served
their sentences. If passed, this amendment could impact 1.5 million people in Florida. Amendment 5: Supermajority for Taxes This amendment would require a two-thirds supermajority vote in the Legislature to impose, approve or raise state taxes and fees. Currently, only half is required in order to impose, approve or raise state taxes and fees. Amendment 6: Crime victims’ rights This amendment, modeled after Marsy’s Law in California, will give additional rights to crime victims and their families. Amendment 7: First responder
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CLIMATE CHANGE COULD INCREASE BEER PRICES
VOLLEYBALL SWEEPS FIU IN TUESDAY NIGHT GAME
MEET THE NEW FACES OF MEN’S BASKETBALL
AMAZON OPENS “SHARK TANK” STORE
As temperatures rise and droughts occur more often, experts think beer prices will increase in the future. See more on A5
Eagles go 25-19, 25-12 and 25-15 to sweep FIU. Their next game will be Friday, Oct. 26 against North Alabama. See more on B2
With two new additions to the men’s hoops team, you can get familiar with the men on the court. See more on B1
Amazon’s newest store features products that were featured on the show “Shark Tank”. See more on B5
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FGCU to host Dunk City After Dark on Oct. 26 By Kyle Grosskopf Assistant Sports Editor @fgcueaglenews In two days, waves of green and blue will fill Alico Arena to kick off the basketball season at FGCU’s annual Dunk City After Dark pep rally. The rally, which serves to showcase the men’s and women’s basketball teams, will include a 3-point contest, a scrimmage by the men’s basketball team and a dunk contest. Students will have a chance to win a Ford Mustang, free tuition and other prizes. “Dunk City After Dark is a great opportunity for our players to interact with our fans and their fellow students while we continue to prepare for the season,” FGCU men’s basketball head coach Michael Fly said in a press release. The men’s basketball team ran away with the ASUN regular season
From A1 >> Both coasts of south Florida have been negatively impacted by the harmful algal blooms, and those damages have been hitting the pockets of the local economies. Area tourism, real estate and restaurants have all felt the economic pressures of the algal
championship last year and finished as the ASUN tournament runner-up. They then made an appearance in the NIT tournament before falling Oklahoma State. The women’s basketball team went 31-5 last year, won the ASUN regular season and conference championships and advanced to the NCAA Tournament, where they knocked off fifth-seeded Missouri in the opening round. In the season-finale loss to fourth-seeded Stanford, the team broke the NCAA record for most 3-point field goals in a season with 431. “We look forward to this event every year,” FGCU women’s basketball head coach Karl Smesko said in a press release. “Not only does it signal the start of another season, but it gives us a chance to put on a preseason exhibition and for Photo Courtesy of FGCU Athletics our fans to interact with our FGCU Junior basketball player Christian Carlyle goes for a dunk during Dunk City After Dark in 2017. The event will take new players for the first time.” place on Friday, Oct. 26 at Alico Arena. blooms. Many businesses are hoping the algae problems get fixed before the winter season brings back the seasonal residents. But how do you fix it? Who fixes it? While many people point their fingers at different causes of algae, that surprisingly doesn’t
help. Some people will say big sugar is to blame for the algae bloom. Some may say it’s the agriculture dumping their fertilizer, and some blame politicians for not doing anything. Whoever’s fault it is, it’s still a problem that needs to be fixed. To approach the issue, it
needs to have an outside viewpoint. It needs money, time and experts. On Tuesday, Oct. 23, President Trump signed legislation that authorizes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to cut Lake Okeechobee discharges. The law authorizes, but it does not actually allocate funds to pay their
half of the $1.6 billion Everglades Agricultural Area Reservoir. The other half will come from the state. According to the News-Press, it could take a couple of years to get money rolling. Another way to start the ball rolling on fixing Florida’s ecosystem is to vote. Many candidates
have run their campaigns based on environmental concerns, which is very encouraging. “Hopefully people realize the severity of the issue that is protecting the environment,” said Romero. “And hopefully they’ll take their booties to the voting booths in November.”
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Climate change could make beer more expensive By Leah Sankey Staff Writer @fgcueaglenews Beer is an important drink in many people’s lives and arguably an essential part of college. It is affordable for college students which lends to a rather large part of its appeal. I love a good craft brew, but I also can’t deny my love for one-dollar mug specials at Rusty’s. Which, by the way, is also cool because of its sustainability with mugs than can be reused. If the hurricanes aren’t scary enough, the effects of climate change could lead to a worldwide shortage of beer within the next 80 years. This would significantly increase the price of the cheap drink that is so integral to college culture. This is something most of us can agree is terrifying, no matter our differing stances on the environment. By projecting heat and drought trends over the coming decades, a team of researchers in China, the U.K. and the U.S. found that barley production could be drastically affected by climate change
within the next 80 years, according the journal Nature Plants. This means that some parts of the world would likely be forced to pay substantially more for a beer. While this may be one of the least catastrophic outcomes of a looming climate disaster, the threat has certainly gotten people’s attention, including mine. Steven J. Davis, one of the researchers who helped conduct the study, wrote on Twitter: “Not sure what to make of the fact that in one day our paper on climate and beer has garnered considerably more attention than any of my previous work on energy transitions or even air pollution deaths.” Dabo Guan, one of the study’s lead authors and a professor of climate change economics, said that as a result of climate change, “The majority of countries will have a decline in barley.” There will be differences in the severity depending on location. The study projects that Australia, China, and the United States will actually produce more barley in the coming future, but not enough to offset a global decrease.
On average, global barley yields will decline by about 17%, depending on the weather, according to the study. The study says that in the worst-case climate scenario, beer prices globally would approximately double, while global beer consumption would decrease by about 15%. Drinkers in Ireland, Canada, Poland and Italy are likely to see an even higher price increase, according to the report. Belgium and the U.K., countries that are known for their love of beer, are also in the top 10. The United States would likely see a 20% reduction in beer consumption and a 50% price increase per bottle if climate change continues at the rate it is going, according to the study. “It may be argued that consuming less beer isn’t itself disastrous, and may even have health benefits,” Guan said in a statement from the University of East Anglia, where he works. “Nevertheless, there is little doubt that for millions of people around the world, the climate impacts on beer availAP Photo ability and price will add insult The Nature Plants journal projects beer prices may double due to losses of barley to injury.” yield due to extreme heat and droughts.
RAs: making or breaking the college experience By Karina Cashman Staff Writer @_silvrtng_ink_ Resident Assistants have the potential to really help students thrive throughout the college experience, but the question I pose to you today is: Do RAs take student complaints seriously? Have you ever felt that an issue you had was brushed under the rug? Or that a genuine concern of yours was dismissed without any genuine effort being put forth by your resident assistant? It is understandable that RAs have a lot of different faces to
remember and a lot of different issues to contend with. However, when their residents’ troubles aren’t their priority, then something isn’t right. Is it permissible for an RA to dismiss a hall-wide annoyance as unimportant? Or to ignore his or her residents who have a valid concern regarding a peer, whether it be a conflict or even something more severe? Being a resident assistant is a job based largely on judgement, but failure to take concerns of residents seriously, leading to them feeling unwelcome to discuss their complaints with you,
then is their judgement truly sound? Who is your RA benefiting if he or she both fails to listen to those meant to manage while simultaneously failing to consider the fact that actions and responses taken to problems set precedence for the hall? Ignoring concerns regarding the mental stability of residents, joking around about the severity of mental breakdowns or failing to include all residents in activities that are supposed to create an open and welcoming environment are all issues that I have come across.
RAs are a vital aspect to the college experience, but if they fail to create and foster an environment where students feel comfortable sitting down and discussing pressing concerns then there is only frustration and a lack of functionality left. Can an RA be a friend? Absolutely. Can an RA be only a friend? Therein lies the root of the issue. There must be some element of professionalism in which the friend hat can be taken off and concerns can be looked at with genuine interest, understanding, and effort being put forth. The fact of the matter is that
when residents feel as if they can’t come forth; when students feel their educational experience isn’t being prioritized, then the RA has failed. “I feel like when an RA is more focused on being our friend rather than our mentor, which is how they should be, it alters my view on how they look professionally,” says Madeline Bernstein, a freshman at FGCU. “It would make me not go to them with personal life problems.” “There seems [to be] a game of favoritism in the RA world concerning residents, and there needs to be a level of equal concerns with all residents without
the clear and prevalent bias that is taking place, without only certain people being targeted for events,” says freshman Kayleigh Heister. When a lack of action is taking place and students feel excluded and unable to express concerns, then more must be done. Some semblance of professionalism and genuine concern must become priority, and if it fails to, then we as a student body must decide where the standard is for university staff. The school as a whole must decide what is acceptable behavior for one of their representatives.
all come to us and say let’s really get smart and let’s none of us develop those weapons,” President Trump stated from Nevada, as told to WGN-9 Chicago. “But if Russia’s doing it and if China’s doing it and we’re adhering to the agreement, that’s unacceptable.” The INF Treaty was signed in 1987 by the previous Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) and the United States. Back then, Premiere Mikhail Gorbachev and President Ronald Reagan sought to make peace through the destruction of 2,700 short-range and mediumrange missiles. The event also stopped the standoff between the U.S. Pershing Missile System and the Soviet SS-20 missiles in
eastern Europe. It was one of the major turning points of the Cold War. Many questions plague the issue of backing out of the treaty. First of all, what made President Trump turn his back on President Putin after seemingly idolizing the individual since his campaign for American president in 2016? Does hawkish National Security Advisor John Bolton have something to do with it? How does United States Ambassador Nikki Haley leaving her post tie in with the backout – with both Russia and China having permanent seats at the United Nations Security Council? Why would an American deterrent against Russian
nuclear arms be connected with strategic arming against China? Will this eventually lead into another Cold War – or did the original Cold War never really end? Depending on how those questions are answered in the future, the final question stays: Just how involved should the United States be on the international stage? Global entrenchment of the United States in foreign affairs is inescapable. As much as some would like to see the United States withdraw from the global stage, there is no possibility of that – especially in the age of the internet. There are American companies spread out on a global scale, which cannot be retracted without fatal
economic consequences, such as Boeing and Heinz. Facebook is in Ireland. Cisco is in South Africa. WalMart is in Beijing. Nissan parts are shipped from Tokyo to Alabama. Crude oil is sent in from Saudi Arabia. Along with the global economic growth, the American military presence is well-known, particularly in Europe, South East Asia and the Middle East. If these bases were to be shut down, not only would thousands of military service members be out of work, but the protection of American assets and interests would cease to exist. We as college students should care about this. A large number of college students are military veterans. You have
seen first-hand the effects American aid, military and diplomacy has on the international populous. The way of life that one has come accustomed to in the United States is also derived from globalism and will continue to be. Our friends and fellow students who study with us come from around the world. We get our clothing from China. We get our vegetables from Mexico. We get our laptops from South Korea. We get our Rose wine from France. Therefore, the United States cannot (and should not) withdraw from global affairs. It is a huge part of our past, present and future. After all, someone has to make sure Russia doesn’t start World War III.
Are we headed to World War III? By Veronica Armbruster Staff Writer @adecadentcoffe1
According to CNN, the New York Times and The Guardian, the United States has withdrawn from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty as of Oct. 20, 2018. The reasoning given is confirmed intelligence from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, which claims that Russia has created a new type of cruise missile. The development and creation of the missile puts Russia in violation of the treaty, according to President Trump. “We’ll have to develop those weapons, unless Russia comes to us and China comes to us and they
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SHARE YOUR VISION! Express your opinion through photos, illustrations, poems and short stories. Submit to opinion@eaglenews.org Photo submitted by Kyle Grosskopf The North Lake Village waterfront boardwalk is easily one of the most aesthetically pleasing places on campus, and it is the site of many graduation photos, professional headshots, and selfies under the sun. Just about every night there seems to be a breathtaking sunset, and the sunrise may be even better.
Letter to the editor Ex-felons deserve the right to vote Dear Editor, Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: six blind men encounter an elephant for the first time. They place their hands on the animal to figure out what it looks like. Naturally, they come away with wildly different conclusions. On their way home, the men have a heated debate, each one defending their woefully incomplete view of the elephant. One man felt the trunk; he argues it’s a serpentine beast. Another felt the tusk and insists it’s covered in a shell, and so on. When it came to debates over public policy, my college experience was a lot like this parable. My friends and I would argue over public policy without a complete picture of the issues involved. And it wasn’t just us. Sadly, many students at my school seemed content with simply defending the positions endorsed by their political parties. In this way, college campuses are a reflection of the
deep polarization afflicting the rest of the country. Only 42.3% of 2016 freshmen categorized themselves as “middle of the road” as opposed to 51.9% in 20001. Students are stuck in echo chambers of partisan opinions… how do we fix that? Many organizations exist to get students civically engaged, but most of them follow a partisan stance. This is why nonprofits such as Free the Facts are important. Instead of providing opinions, Free the Facts provides students with unbiased information and lets them form their own solutions. While the men in the parable never resolved their debate, I’m optimistic that students can overcome partisan differences and see the elephant in the room for what it is. Getting involved with organizations like Free the Facts is a great way for students to change their campus atmosphere. Let’s not let partisan differences blind us to the task ahead. Sincerely, Venkatram Gopal Free the Facts
By Jessica Covitz Staff Writer @JessicaCovitz A felon is someone who has committed a crime that is punishable by a term in state or federal prison or even death. Regardless of what crime was committed, felons are still humans with rights. Certain American rights become stripped away from felons and ex-felons after conviction; specifically, the right to vote. Most states in the U.S. restrict voting rights of ex-felons. In 14 states and the District of Columbia, felons cannot vote only while incarcerated and receive their right restored when released. In 21 different states, felons lose their voting rights while incarcerated and for a period of time after released, typically the length of their parole. In a different 13 states, felons lose their right to vote indefinitely. The whole purpose of felons serving time in jail it to face punishment and come to accept the crime(s) they were convicted of. Many felons who are released wish to have a fresh start and be better people following, so if we take their right to vote away, doesn’t that limit their abilities to make a difference in their
country? Ex-felons who are no longer on probation shouldn’t be punished any further with not having a right to vote. If someone has a sane state of mind and an opinion, they should be able to have a say to what happens in our free nation. In the state of Florida, more than 10 percent of adult felons are banned from voting. That means around 1.5 million people in Florida cannot vote, even though their sentences and probation are complete. How is that fair? How does that give them freedom back after they have served their time? The only way for felons to be able to vote again is if an official approves the request. It is not fair for a person’s right to vote to be determined by a state official; the official could be biased, racist or even sexist. Once a felon has completed their jail time and parole, they are to be considered a free person. Many people do not understand that concept because all they see following is a felon rather than a person. It can be challenging for felons to find jobs, sign on a home or even take out a bank loan. With all these struggles, our state officials make it even harder by taking away their basic right
to vote. Many felons must ask themselves if they are even truly free. The Florida Rights Restoration Coalition is a membership organization hoping to end disenfranchisement against felons. They have gathered more than a million signatures for a constitutional amendment which would restore voting eligibility to most felons after their sentences have been completed. The Constitution says that this is a free country, but our country isn’t always giving free people a right to vote. How does that make any sense? It doesn’t, it is because the world depends on social class and order. Statistically, most felons are of African American or Latino ethnicity which are minority groups. In reality, not giving these people the right to vote is perhaps in some way suppressing the vote of minority communities. The U.S. is the land of the free and therefore should practice being just that. If someone is free by law, they should have the right to vote, no matter their past. The world needs to focus on the future instead of staying hung up on the past. Ex-felons are people just like the rest of us, so they also deserve the right to have a say in the future of our nation.
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A LOOK INTO WOMEN’S SOCCER ASUN TOURNAMENT The FGCU women’s soccer team is set to face Liberty University in the first round of the ASUN conference. See more on B3
Newcomers make transition to Dunk City By Jordyn Matez Sports Editor @JordynMatez While FGCU basketball newcomers, freshman Caleb Catto and redshirt senior Schadrac Casimir, are new to the hype around FGCU basketball, they both agree that it’s not too far from anything they’ve experienced before. Both Catto and Casimir have been playing basketball about as long as they can remember — and both agree that basketball has been the center of their life since the moment they put on a jersey. Casimir grew up in Stamford, Connecticut and, according to Casimir, began playing basketball because it was the most popular pastime where he lived. “Where I was from that’s all everybody was doing, so it was all I really saw growing up,” Casimir said. “I just did what everyone in the neighborhood did.” Catto, who grew up in Cape Coral, said that he had a similar experience with being surrounded by basketball. Catto’s father is a basketball coach and would frequently have Catto and his older brother tag along to practices until both boys decided they wanted to begin playing as well. “We were kinda pulled into it and then we fell in love ourselves,” Catto said. “It’s kind of a family thing I guess you could say” Playing basketball for the majority of one’s life
EN Photo by Bret Munson FGCU basketball freshman Caleb Catto blows by a defender at the City of Palms tournament in 2017. Catto is now one of two true freshmen on the FGCU men’s basketball team.
comes with hardships, however. For Casimir, these hardships came in the form of injuries. In the beginning of his sophomore year at Iona College, Casimir played four games before having to take the rest of the season off due to hip injuries. Three surgeries later, Casimir attends FGCU as a redshirt senior
with one year of eligibility left. Casimir, a guard, also mentioned that his height puts him at a disadvantage in Division-I play. “Being so small [is a hardship],” Casimir said. “I’m only 5’8, so it’s tough to play division-I.” Catto, who is a true freshman beginning his collegiate career with FGCU, mentioned that he was thankful to never have
had faced any physical adversities. For him, the hardships originated from the state-of-mind that athletes are expected to live by. “I think being an athlete is definitely a mental challenge, regardless of what sport you play,” Catto said. “Life’s life - you’re going to go through challenges and hardships, it’s just how you
react.” This state of mind is especially necessary for newcomers like Catto and Casimir. New players on the FGCU basketball team are held to just as high of a standard as the veteran players. While this can be hard on any player, Casimir believes that his past experience on a collegiate team aided him
in fitting in with the team. “It was a little nervewracking, because you know you’re going into a new situation,” Casimir said. “But I have a lot of experience, so I kind of knew what I was getting into.” Catto added in that the nervous feeling is mutual as a freshman coming into
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Women’s volleyball sweeps FIU 3-0 in Tuesday night game By Jordyn Matez Sports Editor @JMatez2
A.) Carlin Berryhill B.) Argeo Cruz C.) Ronny Greenup 2. How many wins does the FGCU men’s soccer team have against UNF? A.) 10 B.) 9 C.) 12 3. Who leads the 2018 FGCU volleyball team in kills this season? A.) Snowy Burnam B.) Dana Axner C.) Cortney VanLiew 4. What is the lowest score an FGCU women’s golf player has hit? A.) 67 B.) 69 C.) 68 EN Photo / Alex Barrios
Chelsey Lockey sets up Tori Morris for a kill. Lockey was one of three who scored an ace in the Eagles win over FIU Tuesday night. Next, the team will host North Alabama on Friday, Oct. 26. Eagles had an eventful game. Snowy Burnham led the team in kills with 12, which was two more than FIU’s highest scorer with 10. Cortney VanLiew, Dana Axner and Chelsey Lockey all
scored an ace, while Axner also led the team in digs with 26. Maggie Rick tallied up 21 assists, while Daniele Serrano led the team in blocks, with six. As a team, FGCU rose
over FIU in every category statistically, with the exception of aces, where FIU score four and FGCU scored three. Next, the Eagles will host North Alabama Friday, Oct. 26 at 6 p.m.
5. What is the highest NCA NCAA championship meet finish FGCU swim and dive has placed? A.) 1st B.) 8th C.) 5th Answers: 1. A 2. B 3. C 4. A 5. B
The FGCU volleyball team shut out Florida International University 3-0 on Tuesday night. The first set ended with a 25-19 score in favor of the Eagles, which hurt the Panthers momentum going into the second set. The first set stayed relatively even in the beginning, with both teams remaining within one point of each other until an Eagles run put FGCU up 8-5. The second set ended with a wider margin of 25-12, which would prove to be FIU’s toughest loss of the night. Fueled by a set win, FGCU came onto the court looking for a second win. With FGCU gaining momentum early on in the set, it was tough for FIU to come back. The third and final set of the night ended with a score of 25-15 to give the Eagles the sweep they were looking for. Once again, FGCU entered the set with the intention of scoring early, and they did just that with a sixpoint run early on in the set to give them a 7-1 lead. This was crucial in the Eagles’ eventual win, as FIU failed to come back from the six-point margin. Statistically, the
1. Who has the fastest ASUN Conference championship 8K time in men’s cross country history?
THIS WEEK IN ATHLETICS By Alyssa Delia Contributing Writer @FGCUEagleNews
MEN’S SOCCER VS UNF
in with an overall 3-8 record, after beating Jacksonville 2-1 earlier this month. The last time these teams met was in the 2017 season, where FGCU shut out UNF 2-0. FGCU will next travel to Jacksonville, The FGCU men’s soccer team will play at home Florida for their final game of the regular season against ASUN competitor the University of against ASUN competitor Jacksonville University North Florida on Wednesday, Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. The Eagles are coming in with an overall 7-5-1 record, after losing to Omaha 2-0 this past week. UNF’s Ospreys are coming
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The yearly ASUN Women’s Soccer Championship is kicking off in Nashville, Tennessee on Friday, Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. The 2018 ASUN Women’s Soccer Championship will be a six-team, single-
elimination tournament contested taking place over two weeks. Last year, FGCU won the Championship after beating Lipscomb University 3-2. The championship game will be held at the highest seed ranking’s campus on Saturday, Nov. 3.
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game with a conference record of 8-1. The University of North Alabama Lions will be coming with a conference record of 0-9. The Eagles and the Lions met earlier this season, when FGCU swept UNA 3-0. The FGCU Volleyball team will take on the Following this game, FGCU will University of North Alabama at home on Friday, welcome New Jersey Institute of Technology in Oct. 26 at 6 p.m. a home game on Sunday, Oct. 27 at 1 p.m. The Eagles, who are currently on a fivegame winning streak, will be coming into the
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O’vonte Mullings 6 goals 3 assists 15 points Joao Burti 3 goals 1 assist 7 points
Lucas Kiprotich 3 top-3, 1 win Ronny Greenup 2 top-5 Boniface Mutai 1 top-10 Austin Redondo 1 top-10
Carley Lutzow 2 win, 2 top-3
Evdokia Popadinova 13 goals, 7 assists, 33 points By Andy Quach Contributing Writer @FGCUEagleNews
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Shak Adams 7 goals 7 assists 21 points
this month, while women’s cross country took second place at the USF Invitational. In the chance that the Eagles win the ASUN conference championship, they will advance to the NCAA South Regional The ASUN conference cross country championship in Tallahassee, Florida on Friday, championships for both men and women’s Nov. 9 at 8:30 a.m. cross country teams will take place at 12 p.m. Next, the Eagles will travel to Omaha, on Friday, Oct. 26. Nebraska to compete in a match against the Men’s cross country will be coming off University of Nebraska Omaha on Saturday, a first-place title at the USF Invitational earlier October 20 at 2 p.m.
Majorie Boilesen 5 goals, 8 assists, 18 points Holly Fritz 6 goals, 4 assists, 16 points Alyssa Abbondandolo 5 goals, 2 assists, 12 points Melissa Weck 17 games, 12 wins, 10 shutouts
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A look ahead to the upcoming women’s soccer ASUN tournament By Jordyn Matez Sports Editor @JMatez2
This Friday, Oct. 26, marks the beginning of the ASUN conference tournament for the FGCU women’s soccer team and the rest of the AUSN conference. The Eagles will be looking for a ninth straight ASUN Conference title in a competition against nine other teams. This winning streak is the longest active streak of any conference in the nation. If FGCU is able to take home a win in the conference this year and move on to the NCAA tournament, fans will be looking for a change in NCAA play from past years. Since the program’s inaugural season, FGCU has appeared in the NCAA tournament six times and carries an overall record of 1-6. Last season proved to be successful for the Eagles, as they took home the firstplace trophy in ASUN play with a 3-2 win over Lipscomb University. This was following a 2-0 shutout over Jacksonville in the ASUN semifinals.
As a result of their win, FGCU was eligible for the NCAA tournament, but fell to USF 0-3 in the first round. While FGCU has already clinched one of the six spots in this year’s upcoming tournament, the Eagles have struggled with holding their own in conference play. FGCU began their season with recordbreaking statistics, remaining undefeated for 11 straight games for the first time in program history. This was almost triple the previous record, which was 4-0 in 2007. FGCU also defeated multiple ‘Big 10’ teams that frequently move onto NCAA appearances. FGCU defeated the University of Michigan 3-2 early in September and went on to beat Ohio State University 1-0 less than a week after. Their first loss of the season, however, came with the fourth conference game of the season, when the Eagles fell 0-1 to Lipscomb University on Sept. 30. This put FGCU in a bit of a slump, causing the team to lose two more games in a row to give
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The FGCU women’s soccer team gathers together before an evening home game. The women’s soccer team is the #4 seed in the ASUN conference tournament and will play Liberty University in the quarterfinals on Oct. 26.
them a three-game loss streak. These games were all ASUN Conference games as well, resulting in FGCU’s standing in the ASUN Conference dropping to fourth place. After losing three games in a row, FGCU came back to clinch a crucial win against ASUN competitor
Liberty University, moving the Eagles up to second place in the ASUN Conference. Shortly after, FGCU finished out regular season play with a 3-0 win over Stetson University, retaining their secondplace position in the conference. The conference scores
are not final, as most schools still have more games to play before the championship tournament begins, but FGCU currently remains tied at second place with Kennesaw State and NJIT. The Eagles, being the fourth seed in the ASUN conference, will compete against
>> Continued from B1 the team, but guys like Casimir give him the help he needs to keep up with the pressure. “It was definitely an adjustment,” Catto said. “You’re going from one thing to the next, your whole day is filled.” While this opportunity might approach one player sooner than the other, both Catto and Casimir agreed that they would easily take any opportunity to play professionally. Casimir, who only has one season of eligibility left as a collegiate basketball player, said that going pro has been his basketball goal since he began playing. As a graduate student in public advising, however, Casimir knows there will come a time when he must hang up his jersey. “You can’t play forever,” Casimir said. “Eventually the ball stops bouncing, that’s when education comes in” Casimir graduated with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and noted that his career path is currently “all over the map”. While he could see himself writing sports and covering sports events, he also knows that his dream career would have to do with working closely with children. Catto, a sports management major, similarly has no defined plan following his collegiate career, and that it’s one of his hopes to travel the world before settling. All future plans aside, both players have a stacked record when it comes to playing basketball. While Catto hasn’t racked up any collegiate stats yet, his four years as a varsity basketball player at Southwest Florida Christian High School proved to be quite eventful. Over 106 games total, Catto averaged 18.1 points per game, 4.8 assists per game and 5.9 rebounds per game. Casimir, who played for Iona College in New York, also has a colorful record, regardless of his sophomore injury setback. In 106 career games in Iona, Casimir scored 1,112 total points, with over half of them attributing to his 2015 total 3-pointers. He held an 87.8 percent free-throw record for a total of 231
Liberty University in Nashville, Tennessee on Friday, Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. for a chance to move on to the ASUN semifinals against Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee on Oct. 28 at 2 p.m. Previously in the season, FGCU beat Liberty 1-0 but fell to Lipscomb 0-1.
of 263 free-throw attempts being successful. Casimir’s time at Iona helped the team to three-straight NCAA Tournament appearances, and he intends to help lead FGCU to their fourth. “To be honest, Iona and FGCU have a lot of similarities as far as goals,” Casimir said. “They’re really serious about winning championships.” Regardless of the fact that Casimir has collegiate experience under his belt, both him and Catto have been spending their first semester at FGCU falling into the groove of being collegiate athletes at FGCU. Both players wake up at around 6 a.m. for weight training with the rest of the team. Following weights, the team heads to either class or study hall to log a certain amount of required study hours based on their academic standing. Following this, some members of the team only have time for a quick bite to eat before heading to Alico Arena for a 12:15 practice that lasts until 3 p.m. After practice, the team parts ways to attend more classes, like Catto, or log more hours in study hall, like Casimir. “By the time we get home it’s around 8:00 p.m., so it’s a pretty busy day,” Catto said. “It’s definitely a lot different from high school. This is what we’re doing 12-14 hours out of our day or so.” Regardless of the fact that their days are so busy and basketball is sometimes favored over meals, Catto and Casimir both know that they’re right where they’re meant to be. “I wouldn’t say it was hard,” Catto said of his transition to playing collegiate basketball. “Having guys like Schadrac and all those guys around us freshmen, they give us good advice and show us the ropes.” Regardless of the fact that his day is so busy that basketball is sometimes favored over meals, Catto and Casimir both know that they’re right where they’re meant to be. “I wouldn’t say it was hard,” Catto said of his transition to playing collegiate basketball. “Having guys like Schadrac and all those guys around us freshmen, they give us good advice and show us the ropes.”
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A week in review: volleyball sets record with 14 blocks in win Volleyball
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Women’s volleyball won against University of North Florida 3-0 after having a slow start for the first two sets. FGCU had 50 kills, 47 assists and 8 blocks. It was FGCU’s fifth straight win. Women’s volleyball defeated Jacksonville University 3-0 clinching a ASUN tournament spot. In the win the team produced a record 14 blocks. Tori Morris lead the way with nine blocks. This was the Eagle’s sixth straight match win. Women’s volleyball defeated FIU 3-0 for their 18th win of the season. They had 42 kills, 39 assists, 59 digs and 13 blocks on the night.
Sofia Perez and Sara Kelly lost in a doubles qualifying match to Georgia Southern. Perez had a good showing in the qualifying rounds beating Kennesaw State University.
Women’s Soccer Women’s soccer shutout Stetson 3-0 with Alyssa Abbondandolo scoring twice. FGCU outshot Stetson 22-5. This was Melissa Weck’s 10th shutout.
Swimming and Diving Swim and Dive lost against Georgia Tech, Miami but won against SCAD on October 19. The girls barely lost to Miami losing by two points. Georgia Tech won most of the events, but FGCU had some girls place in the top-3 in a few of the races. To highlight, Gracie Redding, Christina Elmgreen and the 200 yard freestyle relay all won their events. The girls also competed against Auburn University on October 20, losing to Auburn University 73-163. Petra Halmai had a win in the 100 yard breaststroke.
Women’s Golf FGCU placed fifth out of 15 teams shooting 15 over par. Laura Edmonds led the team shooting one stroke over par placing 14th individually. The girls will not play again until February.
Men’s Soccer Men’s soccer lost against Omaha 2-0. Even though the Eagles outshot the Mavericks, they were never able to get anything started. Their next game is against Rival UNF on Wednesday, Oct. 24.
Men’s Tennis Felipe Escobar and Mateo Ruiz competed in a single elimination doubles tournament where they placed second losing to UF in the final match. Escobar also lost in a singles match to UF in the round of 64. Juan Montes competed in the singles tournament and lost USF in the round of 64.
Men’s Golf FGCU placed eighth out of 11 teams shooting 26 over par. Andrew Potter led the team shooting one stroke over par placing tenth individually. The men will compete in one week in the FGCU classic .
Alyssa Abbondandolo Freshman 5 feet 3 inches Hometown: Cape Coral, Fla. Alyssa Abbondandolo has only played in 14 games this season as a freshman, but has started the last three games and came in strong. In the last three games, Abbondandolo has scored three goals and has assisted on two scoring plays as well as aquiring eight points giving her a total of 14 points on the season. Earlier in the season, Abbondandolo scored two goals as well. Against Webber International, she had one goal and two assists helping the team to an 8-0 win. In the shutout over Stetson, Abbondandolo scored two out of the three goals for the Eagles. EN Photo / Bret Munson
Men’s soccer’s Ivan Rosales looks to pass the ball during an evening home game. Men’s soccer most recently fell to Omaha 2-0.
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TOP EVENTS OF THE WEEK FLU SHOTS AT THE REC
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Recreation Center $20
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A great opportunity to get your annual flu shot.
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DOG WALK OF THE DEAD Cohen Center Lawn
Pause for Paws club is promoting the Gulf Coast Humane Society. Two dogs will be dressed up for Halloween, and students can pet them.
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Free Food, T-Shirt, Transportation
Service Learning Opportunity Help in the beautification and orgazination projects. For more info: zcockrell-black@fgcu.edu
Amazon announces store with “Shark Tank” products
A man uses the Amazon app to pay for his purchase at the Amazon 4-star store in the Soho neighborhood of New York. By Nina Mendes Staff Writer @fgcueaglenews Following the tenth season debut of ABC’s “Shark Tank” in early October, Amazon announced that it is launching a new store dedicated to the promotion and purchase of products featured on the show. The partnership was made public on October 15, and the objective of the retailer collaboration
is to provide consumers with the products they desire, as well as advertise Amazon Web Services to gain potential business. The e-store will feature products from seasons one through nine that have landed deals with one or multiple sharks. Amazon estimates that over seventy entrepreneur’s items are for sale on the site currently, but that is only the beginning. Products from season ten will be sold in the store at a later date.
The platform used for the store’s startup is called Amazon Launchpad, which was released in 2015. By uploading products to this specific subsection of the company, Amazon anticipates higher profits. Consumers are able to more quickly search for what they are looking for with the “Shark Tank” dedicated section, rather than having to sort through the millions of products for sale on Amazon’s primary browser.
Jim Adkins, Amazon’s vice president, said, “The Amazon Launchpad program is all about empowering creators and inventors, enabling them to reach hundreds of millions of customers. By teaming up with ‘Shark Tank,’ we are making it fun and easy for fans of the show to discover a wide variety of unique innovations and cutting-edge products.” This current launch isn’t the first time Amazon has sold “Shark Tank” products. In 2015, the com-
AP Photo/Mary Altaffer pany struck a deal with entrepreneur, Jaime Siminoff and began selling his wi-fi video doorbell after he walked off the show without the backing of a shark. After the great success, Amazon has decided to make more products obtainable and appealing to viewers at home. As season ten of “Shark Tank” continues to air, fans can look forward to the items that will be uploaded to the Amazon store in the future.
American Horror Story: double review for two great episodes By Jannard Jackson Staff Writer @fgcueaglenews This double review looks at possibly the best episodes of the season. The story continues to come together as more is revealed about Michael’s origins and the full extent of his powers. ‘Boy Wonder’ opens with Cordelia (Sarah Paulson) seeing a terrifying vision. In this episode, she agrees to administer the test of the ‘Seven Wonders’ to Michael (Cody Fern).
Cordelia was originally strongly opposed to this due to the fact this test is meant for Witches not Warlocks. Michael passes six of the seven wonders, and on the Seventh wonder, Cordelia not only instructs Michael to descend into hell, but to retrieve Misty Day (Lily Rabe). Misty Day performed this test in the finale of season three and was lost forever. Michael succeeds. Wondering about Michael’s origins and power, Cordelia sends Behold (Billy Porter) and
Madison (Emma Roberts) on a mission to retrieve information about him. ‘Return to Murder House’ we finally see fan favorite Constance (Jessica Lange) again. She reveals the origins of Michael which includes how he aged 10 years over a day and her failed attempt to raise him. Vivien (Connie Britton) reveals to Behold and Madison how Michael’s powers came about as well as his true father is. These episodes stood out to me the most due to the amazing stories and how well they were
written. Not only did we get the answers we needed but the crossover fell into place so well. Many incomplete stories from the first season were concluded during ‘Return to Murder House’. Fan favorites Jessica Lange, Evan Peters, Connie Britton, Dylan McDermott Frances Conroy and Taissa Farmiga reprised their ‘Murder House’ roles. Jessica Lange did a superb job reprising Constance. We also saw killer performances by Emma Roberts and Billy Porter. This episode really shows
how American Horror Story is the definition of quality television. Also, series veteran Sarah Paulson made her directorial debut this episode as well. She shows her versatility in front of and behind the camera. These episodes were my personal favorites of season (so far). American Horror Story continues to surprise and mesmerize even after so many seasons. American Horror Story: Apocalypse airs Wednesdays at 10 p.m. on F.X.
WHAT’SUP Johnny English Strikes Again, by David Kerr Cast: Rowan Atkinson, Emma Thompson, Olga Kurylenko. Release: October 26 Rowan Atkinson returns as the much-loved accidental secret agent in "Johnny English Strikes Again". When a cyber-attack reveals the identity of all active undercover agents in Britain, the country's only hope is called out of retirement. The first movie is hilarious (the second is good, too), so let’s hope this trilogy ends in style and many laughs.
Working Out, by J.I.D Released: October 3 Most popular song: 151 Rum Halloween is coming, and with it Eaglepalooza J.I.D, as he keeps the momentum going with new song "Working Out." As put by an article in the music website Complex, “J.I.D relays his inner most thoughts on ‘Working Out,’ as he details the successes and struggles of becoming an acknowledged act while maintaining his artistic integrity and providing for his loved ones.”
Throne of Glass: Kingdom of Ash, by Sarah J. Mass Released: October 23, 2018 This is the 7th and final book Soon it will become a Hulu series ‘Some bonds will grow even deeper, while others will be severed forever’. The epic Throne of Glass series comes to its dramatic and unforgettable conclusion with the seventh instalment. It will soon become a Hulu series.
Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey, by Ubisoft First released: 2007 Franchise: 11th main installment, but 20th counting the spin-offs.. Total sales: 100 million copies. System: PS4, Xbox One, Windows Assassin’s Creed is not only a game, it’s almost like a time-travel machine. Now, it’s time to fight the Peloponnesian War in Ancient Greece. For the first time in the series, you can choose the gender of your character. Odyssey was praised for its world building, environment and engaging gameplay.
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Blind Date: a collaboration of the arts
By Trinia Oliver Assistant E&L Editor @fgcueaglenews
This past Thursday was a lively evening for FGCU with the opening of the Blind Date exhibition at Wasmer Art Gallery. The event featured a collaboration of two artists — Neil Bender and Jen Ray — who did a meet and greet with the attendees. Refreshments were served while a live jazz performance by the FGCU Jazz Combo played. The name of the exhibition playfully fits because this was also the first time Bender and Ray met and collaborated. Unlike the reputation of blind dates, which can become awkward and have lack of compatibility, the debut of the exhibition was a success. During the event, Bender and Ray held an interactive discussion about the inspirations for their work, their backgrounds and any other questions attendees had. ACROSS 1 With a smooth delivery 5 Rotten grades 9 Alabama city 14 It may be cured 18 It’s all keyed up 19 Biblical mariner 20 Out-of-this-world being 21 An active volcano 22 Dispatch craft 23 Soloist plus a duo 24 Aurelius or Antony, e.g. 25 Parts of cover-ups? 26 Three types of pie 29 Bossy output? 30 Approach 31 Records 32 Short Yuletides 34 Piedmont region 37 Draft choice 40 Detach gradually 41 Witch feature, stereotypically 42 Thick, mucky substances 43 Pole on the ocean 44 P, in Greek 47 Approves 49 Bit of personal information 50 Bon ___ (wisecrack) 51 Mug kin 53 Collagen injection target 54 ___ time (soon) 57 Makes happen 60 Short troublemakers 61 Fancy molding 62 Affirm as true 63 Chess victory, friend 64 Three types of pie 71 Is in the red
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Both Bender and Ray’s unique styles seemed to intermix remarkably well with each other: Their artwork was combined to create the exhibition - each work eliciting themes of power, confidence, self-expression and symbolism in the female existence. The exhibit included a wall of shelves decorated with memorabilia, a recording of a playlist joint-selected by both artists and a short film inspired by Ray’s work. “Jen’s style is more about feminism and ‘taking back the night’ sort of thing.” Anica Sturdivant, the gallery coordinator said. “And Neil just examines the boundaries and questions about gender roles; why we make certain assumptions about gender roles and maybe some of those things are more fluid than we think they are.” Students who missed the opening still have the opportunity to view and engage with the art. There are headphones to listen
Oath Daunting burden Uber rival Casual footwear unit 76 Underground network? 78 U.K. air fleet 81 Small pot for liquids 83 Charles who worked keys 84 Fly 36-Down 85 Claptrap 87 All guys 88 Confrontation with swords 90 Type of omelette 94 “Or ___ what?” 95 Feral 96 Lady trousers 97 Cask residue 98 Subtle difference in meaning 101 Celery unit 103 “Nessun dorma” is one 105 Soon, of yore 106 Two types of pie 113 Bulb measure 114 Jazz vocalist Vaughan 115 It has powerful jaws 116 Terminal term 117 Non-pro 118 Jagged, as leaf edges 119 Bibliography space-saver 120 With lots of land 121 Type of pie 122 Did some needlework 123 Like some cords and muscles 124 “Big Brother” host DOWN 1 Donate 2 Listening to, not providing sermons
EN Photo/Trinia Oliver The Blind Date title display that greets visitors. The exhibition is located in the Arts Complex building near the Bower School of Music & The Arts.
to videos associated with Ray’s work, albums to listen to on the record player
3 Sheer nonsense 4 Daniel the pioneer 5 Hold spellbound (var.) 6 Shout approaching a hole 7 Like a baseball in play 8 Price-hike cause 9 Mexican blankets, in Mexico 10 Marry cheaply 11 Displays a sprained ankle 12 One of three daily 13 Building additions 14 Mythical male sea creature 15 Ornamental needle cases 16 It may be 90 degrees 17 Minor jobs 18 Some baby food 27 Limits or ceilings 28 An Ivy school 33 Dining table decorators 34 Missing from base 35 H.H. Munro, another way 36 Bad thing to fall in 38 Honolulu party 39 Just beat 40 Napoleon’s comeuppance 43 Walk super-slowly 44 Make a new plot? 45 Informed about, in slang 46 Beginning 48 Make a contract official 50 Clio, for one 52 Multiplied by 55 Lowest tides 56 Stated definitively 57 Desert beast
58 “Shoot” 59 Job shift 61 Desert watering hole 64 Seriously bungle 65 Knowing what’s happening 66 Connection or link 67 Re: the kidneys 68 Watery whirl 69 Turkish big shot 70 Has to 76 It’s in Nevada 77 Life summerupper 78 Irritate quite a bit 79 Basilica part 80 Broker’s collections 82 Shorten a film 84 Be abusive 86 Introduced again, as an improved product 89 Gen. Grant 90 Excoriated 91 Orange juice bits 92 Dignified, as a manor 93 Action film regular 95 Entered 98 Mogul ruler 99 Incredibly silly 100 Terra ___ 101 Goatlike animal of Asia 102 Harass, in a way 104 Newton of physics 107 Soft or table attachment 108 Baseball’s Fuentes 109 “Super quickly” 110 Blood’s partner in films 111 The Mideast’s Gulf of ___ 112 Cardinal’s color
and books that were left by the artists are available to read in the Arts Complex.
The Blind Date exhibition will be open until Nov. 15. The Wasmer Art Gal-
lery is located in the FGCU Arts Complex, adjacent to the Theatre Lab.
UNIVERSAL CROSSWORD SLICE OF LIFE By Timothy E. Parker
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