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University Police aim to raise awareness of gun safety on campus by offering a new training program to faculty and staff. From being aware to taking action, the new hour-long training program being offered at FGCU, “Response to an Active Shooter,” educates staff and faculty on the proper safety procedures if an active shooter were to come onto campus. “Columbine showed us that our thinking was completely wrong,” said Steven Engle, senior officer. Engle spoke to an audience of 25 on Aug. 10. The Columbine High School massacre was not the only tragedy that gave UPD the incentive to improve their gun-safety awareness on campus. The shooting at Virginia Tech in 2007 that resulted in 33 deaths and more than 20 students injured by a student gunman who took his own life influenced UPD to put a stronger emphasis on the response and warning systems at the university. <e^c\ “Every incident is different. You need to think on your feet,” Chief Stevenb Moore said. “The program is to get people in the right mindset.” “Shots Fired: When Lightning Strikes”, a 20-minute video, was shown to the audience and addressed how to develop a “survival mindset.” “You need to open your eyes to things and think about things you’d rather not consider,” Engle said. As of now, FGCU has a couple forms of safety precautions implemented on campus. Chief Moore said one technique being utilized by a few thousand students and staff is text alerts, a text messaging system that alerts students when a hazardous incident

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may be occurring on campus. Students can set up their cell phone to receive text alerts from UPD by visiting FGCU’s home page and typing “text alert” into the search bar located on the top right screen. Moore encourages students to take advantage of text alerts so they can be aware of what is happening on campus. “It takes one minute to sign up,” he said. Engle, who has been working at FGCU for the past nine years, believes college campuses should be a refuge from crime. “Students are here for a common cause,” he said. “They’re here to learn.” Third-year-student Dayna Adams said she feels safe at FGCU’s relatively small campus. “The students that go here just don’t give me a vibe that I need to be scared at night,” Adams said. UPD is considering offering the course to students because of the success of the program with the faculty. More than 200 faculty and staff members have taken the course. “It’s just not for here at the university,” Engle said. “It’s for everyday life,” Officer Engle said.

Construction is an undeniably necessary part of FGCU’s progression as a growing university. Some students, however, are concerned with the way in which FGCU’s development is impacting the natural habitat and animals that reside in this region. Jordan Donini, a senior majoring in biology, is particularly concerned about one species — the threatened gopher tortoises that he has encountered during his on-campus research. “The location of these gopher tortoises is in some of the last uplands habitat on campus. This uplands habitat is currently scheduled to be bulldozed for a new entrance road, as well as a recreation center,” Donini said. The tortoises inhabit only upland areas due to their propensity for digging deep burrows that would easily flood if built in low-lying areas. “These burrows not only provide homes for the gopher tortoise, but also act as a miniature ecosystem for hundreds of other organisms, including frogs, snakes, small mammals, insects, etcetera. This makes them a keystone species,” Donini said. “As a biology major and one greatly involved with the tortoises on campus, I’m very concerned for the well-being of these animals.”

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J`o jkl[\ek j\eXk\ j\Xkj XmX`cXYc\ 9p <X^c\ E\nj jkX]] Student Government Senate is currently looking to fill six open Senate seats, as follows: Three seats open in the College of Arts and Sciences, and one seat open in the College of Education, Graduate Studies and the College of Health Professions. Any registered student can apply to be a senator. Applicants must be able to attend weekly senate meetings held on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. and serve on a committee, which meets once a week. Applicants must also be in good academic and disciplinary standing with the university and maintain a 2.5 GPA. Student senators are responsible for distributing Activities and Services fees to registered student organizations, who go through a bill process to request funds. Applications are due Thursday, Sept. 8 by 5 p.m. to Stacy Hopkins in Student Union office 288. Visit www.eaglenews.org to download an application.

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Tuesday, Aug. 9, at 12:52 p.m.: A couple was reported to be stuck in an elevator located inside the music building.The elevator eventually began moving again and UPD contacted the physical plant about the issue. Tuesday, Aug. 9, at 5:53 p.m.: An iPad was reported stolen from the Family Resource Center. It was believed to be stolen Aug. 5 between the hours

of 2 and 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10, at 3:53 p.m.: San Carlos Fire called UPD requesting assistance with a single-vehicle car accident at the main entrance of the university and Ben Hill Griffin Parkway. According to reports, the crash involved a FGCU traffic sign. No injuries were reported.

Thursday, Aug. 11, at 9:18 p.m.: A code blue pole was activated approximately 20 times outside of Biscayne Hall. Officers believe the activation was due to lightning from a severe thunderstorm that was occurring. Friday, Aug. 12 at 9:26 a.m.: UPD responded to a call regarding a suspicious person on campus. The caller reported

that individuals were on the roof of the library and wanted to make sure they were authorized to be there. UPD checked the area and no one was found. The Police Beat is compiled by Eagle News staff from public logs available at the University Police Department. Police Beat is not associated with the UPD. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty by a court of law.

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Events Charlotte County needs volunteers for “Stuff the Trolley” at the Charlotte County Sports Complex on Aug. 20, 4 to 10 p.m. Assist at third base concession stand, receiving and sorting thousands of boxes of donated cereal, distributing donated cereal to food pantries, working at the H.E.L.P info table. Food & drinks provided to volunteers. Contact Elaine Oliver at 941-625-4543 or elaine.oliver@ gmail.com. Everglades National Park is hosting a cleanup on Aug. 20 for World Mosquito Day. Volunteers needed to help remove hundreds of illegally dumped tires and trash from the Everglades River of Grass (Chekika District). Wear long sleeve shirts, long pants, closed toe shoes, hat and bring water, snacks, food and sun protection as it will be hot, buggy and humid. Contact Cerisa 305242-7040 or cerisa_swanberg@nps.gov. Rookery Bay needs help for Shell Island Road Classroom Prep on Aug. 31 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. The Education Team could use more hands to help prepare classrooms for the new school year. Contact Donna Young at donna.young@dep.state.fl.us or call 239-417-6310 x412. Beauty from Ashes would like volunteers to assemble care packages for survivors of commercialized sexual exploitation (CSE) and human

sex trafficking on Sept. 3 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 239-939-9218. Shelter for Abused Women & Children benefit needs volunteers for the “What a Girl Wants” trade show and fashion show event at Loft 59 in Naples on Sept. 10 from 1 to 9 p.m. Email whatagirlwantsswfl@gmail.com. Rookery Bay is participating in Collier’s Coastal Cleanup on Sept. 17 from 8 to 11 a.m. T-shirts and supplies provided. Cleanup sites include Wiggins Pass, Vanderbilt, Lowdermilk, Naples Pier, Bayview Park, Bay Marina, Rookery Bay, and many more sites. Contact Donna Young at donna.young@dep.state.fl.us or call 239-417-6310 x412. The Coalition for a Drug-Free Southwest Florida is looking for volunteer photographers and face painters for the Red Ribbon Community Celebration, Oct. 1, from 10 a.m. to noon at Lehigh Regional Medical Center. For more information, call 239-9319317. Rookery Bay needs 30 volunteers for the Marco Island Beach Music Festival on Oct. 29. Assist with the display table, ticket collection, parking, and general help. Receive a free T-shirt. Contact Donna Young at donna.young@dep.state.fl.us or call 239-417-6310 x412.

Ongoing opportunities Circle of Friends is looking for

tutors. Don’t need experience. Do need to give a couple hours each week for an entire semester with placement in a local elementary school tailored to your schedule. Apply now: www.fgcu.edu/friends. The Lee County Community Tennis Association is seeking a Facebook guru who can untangle the multiple sites that have been created for this nonprofit tennis association. Call Harriett at 239-565-5300 or email at ExecutiveDirector@lccta.com. Work can be done by phone. Harry Chapin Food Bank needs help sorting and packing food for the hungry. Contact Bedzaida Bryen at 239-3347007 x141 or bedzaidabryen@ harrychapinfoodbank.org. Goodwill Industries has numerous opportunities: office work; special events; donation drives; retail; marketing; or baking and crafting club. 25 locations! Contact Natalie Stratta at 239-995-2106 x249 or nataliestratta@goodwillswfl.org. CCMI Meals on Wheels Driver needed. Fill out the application at http://www.ccmileecounty. co m /vo l u n t e e rs e r v i ce. h t m l . Contact Lisa Cronin at lisa@ ccmileecounty.com or 239-3320441. The Ladybug Project needs your help. Can you write lesson plans? This material will be on the Ladybug website. Email ladybug. project.eg@gmail.com. Check out the FGCU page on their website

at www.theladybugproject.com. Lee Memorial Arts in Healthcare needs volunteers for four hours per week to assist with art projects. No artistic talent necessary! Contact Kathy Iwanowski at Art@LeeMemorial.org or 239-343-2633. PACE Center for Girls needs math tutors for at-risk girls ages 12-17. Contact Barb Stevens at 239-245-2366 or Barbara.Stevens@pacecenter. org. Rookery Bay is looking for volunteers to join their team. Are you interested in interpretation? Be a docent for the Environmental Learning Center by giving group tours, leading walks, teaching PowerPoint presentations on such topics as manatees, sea turtles, birds and sharks, and teaching fourth-graders in the Estuary Explorers program. Contact Donna Young at donna. young@dep.state.fl.us or call 239417-6310 x412. Kowiachobee Animal Preserve in Naples is in need of volunteers for animal care, education, fundraising, grant writing, event planning, and habitat design and construction. Call 239-352-5387. Get Colloquium hours! Information is provided by the Service Learning department. All opportunities are pre-approved. You can find more opportunities on Facebook at “FGCU Service Learning.”

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C\^`jcXkfij jgXi\ G\cc ZXj_# c`d`k cfXej 9p BXk`\ <^Xe J\e`fi jkX]] ni`k\i Following months of rigorous deficit-reduction negotiations, the House of Representatives passed the Budget Control Act of 2011 on July 28, just days before the Aug. 2 debt ceiling deadline. The act will save the previously endangered Pell Grant while eliminating subsidized loans for graduate students beginning July 1, 2012. “Simply put, it will cost more to borrow money for graduate students,” said Brian Casey, FGCU associate director of financial aid and scholarships. Many students rely on financial aid to get through college, and the general consensus among students is that they aren’t happy that their financial aid was put on the

chopping block in the first place. “If the government did away with the Pell Grant, I would be upset … and then I would probably sell my kidney,” said Ivon De Le Rosa, a junior majoring in legal studies. Casey believes the Pell Grant is in no immediate danger. “Pell Grant funding should stay level for the next two years, with the maximum about $5,550 per year,” Casey said. “The deficitreduction committee will address possible changes and/or reductions to the Pell Grant program over the next decade.” “The committee is expected to have a plan by late November,” Casey added. The House passed the bill on a 269-161 vote, and the Senate gave its approval with a 74-26 vote. Before the act was passed, the

Pell Grant faced a $20 billion deficit reduction for the fiscal year of 2021. However, the new law passed will provide an additional $17 billion in funding. According to the website GOP.gov, the bill will reduce total spending by $917 billion between the fiscal years of 2012 and 2021, relative to the Congressional Budget Office’s current baseline. Additionally, the bill would cut a total of $22 billion in spending in the 2012 fiscal year alone. The Pell Grant program will receive an additional $10 billion in the 2012 fiscal year and an additional $7 billion in 2013, helping to maintain its $5,550 maximum award level for the neediest students, according to a press release from the United States Student Association. But everything comes at a

price. Unfortunately, the agreement to fund the Pell Grant comes from savings that eliminate graduate student loan subsidies and other loan incentives totaling almost $22 billion, $4 billion of which goes towards deficit reduction. Currently, students have the options of an unsubsidized loan, which is not based on financial need; and a subsidized loan, which is based on demonstrated financial need. Graduate students seeking to take out a loan will not have that choice starting July 1 next year. Only unsubsidized loans will be available, which means that graduate students will be responsible for all of the interest that accrues while they are attending school. Additionally, direct loan

repayment incentives were also eliminated. These cuts will provide $3.6 billion in savings between the fiscal years of 2012-2021. The Department of Education will also be barred from authorizing or providing repayment incentives on new loans that were disbursed on or after July 1, 2012. “I feel as though I put a huge amount of effort into planning how I was going to pay for my college. However, that planning was based around financial aid that is becoming less and less reliable,” said Jolee Bussemi, a junior majoring in communication. “Although I have kept my grades up, paying for school is a struggle that is becoming harder each year.”

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E\n ZfejkilZk`fe gifa\Zk Zflc[ glk eXk`m\ kfikf`j\j `e a\fgXi[p >> TORTOISE The gopher tortoise’s typical upland habitat has been giving way to land development in Florida for several decades. As a result, tortoise populations have seen severe declines in recent years, which led to their classification as a threatened species in 2007. The placement of the gopher tortoise on the threatened species list ended the common practice known by environmentalists as “pay and pave,” which allowed land developers to bury tortoises in their burrows as opposed to relocating them. Barrett Genson, director of facilities planning, said that university officials met several times with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the South Florida Water Management District as part of the permit process for planning the new south access road. He stated that Johnson Engineering

was hired two years ago to begin the design work on the access road, which will likely not be built for a year or more. “The south access road design needed to be completed for FGCU’s permit application to the Corps of Engineers and the South Florida Water Management District. Those applications to SFWMD and USACOE were submitted in May of this year,” Genson said. Donini, however, believes that the reports of active burrows within these applications may not accurately reflect the tortoise population. He and a group from the FGCU Wildlife Club conducted an informal survey of the area that is designated for the construction. “The public plan available showed that a survey performed by Johnson Engineering suggested only five gopher tortoise burrows in the area. Within a single hour of surveying, we discovered 11 burrows, with seven of them definitely

being active,” Donini said. “It brings into question the accuracy and thoroughness of the professional survey if four students surveying for a single hour can come up with double the burrows that a company paid to do such surveys uncovered.” Regardless of the number of tortoises on campus, Susan Evans, university spokeswoman, stated that the university will deal with the tortoises appropriately. “It is important to note that if there are any animal relocation issues when the road is built, the university will operate in strict compliance with all such requirements,” she said. “We have a very positive history at FGCU with how we have successfully integrated the natural elements with the construction of buildings and infrastructure that make up a university,” Evans said.

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9cXZb YfXi[nXcb ZXk kf Y\ ZXgkli\[ 9p B\ccp ;Xm`j JkX]] ni`k\i To get from parking garage 3 and parking lot 3 to Academic Building 3, the quickest route is the boardwalk between them. Several students call this boardwalk a “catwalk.” In this case, the term is very appropriate, since the boardwalk is home to a black cat known by several names: Emi, Delilah, Charlie, or simply the Black Boardwalk Cat. “The Black Boardwalk Cat is a distinctive animal that has acquired an unusual place in the hearts of many university employees and students,” said Roger Green, associate professor of political science and public administration. “She is so sweet,” said Nancy Taylor, an expert feral cat tamer and rescuer. “She is known to sit in the middle of the boardwalk in order to get attention from people passing by.” However, for the past six months, efforts have been made to remove the Black Boardwalk Cat from campus. Alan Bielen, assistant director of physical plant operations and maintenance, arranged for a wildlife trapper to catch the cat.

“This started when several members of the faculty and staff told me that they would be willing to give the cat a home if she could be caught because (there was) fear that something horrible would happen to her,” Bielen said. Bielen wants all students and faculty to be assured that the capture of the Black Boardwalk Cat will be done humanely. “It is university policy that animals captured on FGCU property are to be left alive,” Bielen said. “Contrary to beliefs, the cat is not and was never intended to be euthanized.” According to Green, President Wilson Bradshaw received emails from concerned feline admirers. Following the messages, Bradshaw made it clear that killing or otherwise seeking to harm the cat as a removal strategy would be inconsistent with university policies and values, and would therefore be impermissible. Despite the fact that all capture attempts have proven unsuccessful, Bielen feels it is important that the cat is eventually removed, as the care of the preserves around campus is part of his job. “Our concern is the wildlife here on campus and the predation of native birds. Cats will go after the

native birds. Whether hungry or not, it’s in their nature,” Bielen said. “Someone is feeding the cat, which is against university policy. The food attracts other wildlife animals to the campus, putting students, faculty and staff at risk. Our wildlife trapper put out six raccoon traps and the next morning, all were filled. It’s becoming a real concern as raccoons are a carrier of diseases, including rabies.” Marissa Gard, a junior majoring in English, believes the feeding issue is an unfair reason for removing the cat. “Don’t punish the cat because of the food problem. It’s not the cat’s fault it’s being fed. If it hasn’t physically hurt anyone, it should be allowed to stay,” Gard said. Taylor also believes the Boardwalk Cat should remain on campus. “Typically, cats defend their territory against potential newcomers. Removing Emi would potentially allow more cats (that may not be spayed and neutered and that would multiply) to reside under the boardwalk,” she said. Unlike these potential newcomers, the Black Boardwalk Cat is already spayed. Her clipped

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left ear signifies that she has gone through Lee County’s trap-neuterand-release program, which may explain why she is so wary of capture strategies. Setting aside the conflicting opinions pertaining to the Black Boardwalk Cat, one thing is certain: she has a place to go when she is eventually captured. “I have already indicated to people that if the cat can be caught in a patient and humane way, I would be quite willing to pay for whatever initial vet care she needs,” Green said. Green believes that the cat has benefited the university population

in ways that aren’t obvious. “She has actually inspired the emergence of a type of ‘community’ among quite a few people who see her and interact with her regularly. These people — including me — ordinarily might have passed by one another without ever talking or even making eye contact, but now we actually interact with one another,” Green said. “Even if the boardwalk cat someday is caught and placed in a home somewhere, I think the connection that has developed between these people will remain intact.”

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edu. The application site is called Self-managed Online Automated Resources, or SOAR. You can create an application for a position at FGCU and you view available jobs. If you are hired on campus you will need to print, sign, and bring this application to your “Getting On-Board” session. Step 2: Attend some type of OnBoarding session once you are hired. At FGCU we have posted the “Getting On-Board with HR” schedule and new hire paperwork on our website at http://www.fgcu. edu/HR. FGCU conducts “Getting On-Board sessions” 5 days a week at varying times to accommodate different schedules. Student can

attend any posted session once they are hired with FGCU; no appointment is necessary. The Human Resource Department is located in Modular 2, near parking garage 2 on campus. Step 3: This may be the most important step with the process; you must bring the correct documentation to your “Getting OnBoard session”. The Department of Homeland Security requires that all employees working in the US present documentation of eligibility to work in the U.S. on or before their first day of work. A list of appropriate I-9 documentation is included in the “Getting On-Board” paperwork. Per

the federal government, an employer must see original legal documents. Even though you may be concerned with losing valuable documents, and may not want to carry these with you, there are times when only the originals will do. In addition to these important documents direct deposit is strongly encouraged so remember to bring a voided check to attach to your direct deposit form. Direct deposit is the “green way” to go; it prevents the need to print thousands of checks each pay period and is the most convenient way to receive your pay. Now you are all set to maneuver through the new hire process.

Remember although these steps are usually followed by all employers, each employee will have a different process to go through when hired. Please check with the HR office to ensure you are compliant with their process. Having a part time job while attending FGCU can offer on–thejob training and be a rewarding experience. And, of course who can’t use a few extra dollars! Preparing in advance for this process will provide smooth sailing when you get a job. If you have any question you can contact a member of the FGCU Human Resources Records Team at 590-1400.

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“With each mistake I made, I got a little smarter. Eventually I got picked up by a literary agent out of New York. Now, that book, which is called ‘The Why Cafe,’ is in 21 languages and has made it to best-seller lists around the world,” said Strelecky. Now, the best-selling author is coming to FGCU to discuss his book “Life Safari” with freshmen. The book, inspired by his own experiences, is a powerful and inspiring story about a young man named Jack who is struggling to find happiness in his life. Following the calling that he has long felt in his soul, Jack embarks on a spiritual journey to Africa. Through his writing, Strelecky hopes to encourage students to stay in school and to choose a career that they will be happy with and enjoy. He wants students to be self-motivated and enthusiastic to learn and build their futures. “I don’t want [students] to

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spend all the money and all the time associated with investing in their education only to walk out the other side and be ‘unhappy’ for 50 hours a week. If you don’t like your classes on Monday mornings, you are going to hate your job on Monday mornings,” Strelecky said. He also wants students to be aware of who they are associated with and to know that “the world is full of amazing people doing amazing things. Choose to be one of them.” Strelecky will be coming to campus to speak to incoming freshmen on Friday, Sept. 9. The event will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom. He will be taking student questions and discussing concepts related to his book. Additionally, Strelecky will be doing a meet-and-greet with the Orientation staff, the FYRE program, the housing staff, the Dean of Students staff, and the Composition faculty from 5 to 6 p.m. in AB5 112.

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Get to the shuttle bus stop 15 minutes early or else you’ll get stuck standing for the bus ride or will even get turned away because of how many students ride the bus.

Do not walk around campus with a red Solo cup, even if you really are just drinking water.

Bring an umbrella to class; chances are it’s going to rain a lot. If you want to find a spot to study and if the library is too crowded, try finding a spot on the lawn in front of the library or in the common areas in housing. Many places offer WiFi off campus, such as Gulf Coast Town Center or Coconut Point. Keep your eyes open for skateboarders in the hallways. CAUTION:They could run into you.

Within the first couple weeks of the semester beginning, make appointments with advisers, do not try to walk in.You will graduate before you get a chance to talk to one if you walk in. When you are driving down FGCU Lake Parkway West, watch your speed limit around the bends, because cops do sit there and it’s only a 35 mph zone. The camera-looking objects on top of the light at the Student Union are actually sensors, not cameras snapping your license plate.

Make sure to sign up for the Eagle Dining text program.Text “EAGLES” to 65374.

Want to be in the know about what’s happening on campus this year? Text “FGCUPB” to 24587. You don’t want to miss out on special offers only available through the text messaging service. If you rent textbooks, save your receipt. Even if you need to tape your receipt in your book, don’t lose it.

Take full advantage of your professors’ office hours. It’s beneficial for yourself and your grade if you take a little extra time to stop by their office for some help.

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grilled or baked foods rather than foods that are fried and greasy. For dessert, pick fruits instead of cookies, cakes and ice cream. Also, choose water, sports drinks, fresh juices, smoothies or unsweetened tea instead of soda and drinks that are high in sugars. Control your portions. For those who will constantly eat at SoVi, go easy on the amount of food you put on your plate and avoid getting up for seconds. Try to fill half of your plate with greens and vegetables and pick grilled meat instead of fried. For most students, one plate is sufficient.

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Most of the freshmen students will be living at South Village, which has SoVi Dining as the closest eating location. Eagle Dining offers different types of meal plans; however, the most recommended dining plan for South Village residents is the “All Access” plan, which gives students anytime access to SoVi, five or seven days a week. SoVi is an “all you can eat” location, where you swipe your ID and there is a huge variety of foods. That is when students end up eating way more than the amount necessary to kill their hunger.

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Make exercising a part of you routine. Walk, bike or skateboard to class instead of waiting for the bus. Also, FGCU offers many options of ways to work out while having fun. FGCU has intramural sports, sport’s clubs, fitness classes, a gym at South and North Lake Village, the Challenge Course, and a lot of events that will make you burn those extra calories and have a blast at the same time. These are all free for students, so take advantage and get involved. Be careful with free food. You will see free food being offered all around campus, every week. Most of the events will have a lot of food for students, even though they are not the healthiest options. Don’t go nuts on the free stuff and don’t eat it like you will never find free food again. There will be a lot of it, so make sure you control what you ingest and don’t make free pizza a daily routine. Get enough sleep. Studies indicate that those who sleep less consume more calories during the day. Go easy on the drinks. Alcohol will not only add extra pounds but will also give you a big hangover if consumed in excess. If you do drink, make sure you hit the gym the day after to sweat it off.

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The group promises to invade all home sporting events this school year, not just basketball games. The Eagle Revolution is similar to a pep rally, where coaches and athletes introduce themselves to FGCU students, as music plays and school spirit flows. There will be a band, DJ and free food at the event. Last year, 1,500 students attended. But the main attraction will be the Dirty Birds.

At orientations this past summer, 375 incoming freshman paid $10 (an orientation special price) to join the Dirty Birds. Students can sign on to be a Dirty Bird at the Eagle Revolution for $20. If you bring a Dirty Bird flier or handbill, which have been sprinkled throughout campus this week, to the event, joining the student fan group will cost you $15. Those who already signed on to be a Dirty Bird are invited to a VIP event before the Revolution,

where Corporate Partnerships and marketing intern Nick Mattar will address them. Mattar will introduce the new members to the goals of the Dirty Birds and to the incentives offered to those who join and attend FGCU sporting events. Mattar hopes that the Eagle Revolution will raise awareness for FGCU athletics and make school spirit a part of the student experience. If enough students join and all goes as planned, the Dirty Birds will become a Registered Student

Organization next year. Recruiting will continue throughout the fall semester. The Eagle Revolution starts at 6:30 p.m. and is free for all students with an ID.

If you go What: Eagle Revolution When: Aug. 22 at 6:30 p.m. Where: Alico Arena Cost: Free for students

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N_Xk pfl j_flc[ befn Y\]fi\ dfm`e^ `ekf pfli [fid iffd 9p DXi` FYjkYXld :feki`Ylk`e^ ni`k\i With the fall semester arriving, so have the stresses of new experiences and various fundamentals that come with living in a dorm. Many incoming residents on campus are asking, “Where can I get the least expensive groceries?� or “What exactly do we need for the dorm?� The journey to find the essentials can be pretty confusing, but a good checklist will help you find your way. Cleanliness is huge when it comes to cohabiting with one or more roommates. In some living conditions, the roommates will sit down and discuss who has the duties each week to clean a certain part of the living and eating areas. The more effective approach seems to be the “clean up what you mess up� method. For this, you will need cleaners such as Lysol wipes, dishwashing soap, a mop or Swiffer, and some type of

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bathroom tile cleaner. As for your daily bathroom necessities: shampoo, conditioner, body wash, razors, and toilet

paper can be found at Target, which is less than three miles from campus. Shower curtains, bath mats, and a shower caddy

are the typical items you will need for your dorm and can be found at Bed Bath and Beyond. When it comes to kitchen essentials, if cooking is your forte, you will need pots and pans, a spatula, plates, cups, and silverware. If you won’t be the

chef at your place, countless Lean Cuisines and Hungry-Man meals will most likely be in your future. At your dorm, you will typically be spending most of your time in your own room. Here, you will need a bedspread and sheets, storage bins, hangers, pillows and organizational containers for your desk. “I found bedding, closet organizers, and really cute stuff for girls at Marshalls,� Heaven Simpson, a psychology major, said. Also, although not a necessity, a decent mattress pad will be your new best friend while you’re sleeping on a hard dorm mattress. These items can be found online or in stores such as Target or Bed Bath and Beyond. Even though living in your dorm is only temporary, a helpful way to save yourself some money in the short term is to split buying kitchen supplies, bathroom products and groceries with your roommates.

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to put such bold pieces of articles together, but it’s all about how you piece the clothing together. When it comes to patterns, ditch the repetitive scene of plaid and go for something new and original. Professionalism is always up for play as women’s suits proceed to make a presence this fall. Being conservative is how students should portray a professional manner at school. Dress jackets are in style and it always looks nice to have on a white button down shirt underneath the blazer. For the bottoms, you can match hiphugging slacks with pointed flats.

Grey, tan, black or burgundy are always smart colors to wear in this attire category. “I don’t think it would be a good fashion style but in an office type setting,� said Ryan Elliott, a sophomore majoring in business management. “I think it would be a formal and good way to present oneself though.� In order to display a professional image, students should dress in business attire when at an internship, giving a presentation or at job interviews. Original menswear fashion is being reinvented for the female body. Russian designer Alexandre Plokhov is one of the

top designers in the world and head influences this year in the fashion realm. He is the one making suits for women by reinventing business wear and bringing an authoritative image for women. “I like pencil skirts,� said Raddatz. “I like that this trend is empowering to women.� If you haven’t figured it out by now, the goal of fall fashion is bold and dignified, hence the key aspect to every trend flying at us this fall. Want to pull off a daring look this fall? Check out things with the color red: red jackets, red stockings, red shoes, red blouses and the significant, red

hair. “I think it’s sexy and gives a good dangerous vibe,� said Arielle Sturtz, junior majoring in resort and hospitality management. “The girl in Super Bad (Emma Stone) is super cute.� Being a redhead is a daring look. Fall fashions shows clothes and colors fulfilling a confident, yet elegant look. Being sophisticated gets an individual further in both the professional and personal realms of life. However, conveying a professional image while being fearless and unforgettable is what separates one from the other.

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;feËk ]fi^\k g\ijfeXc jX]\kp n_`c\ _fefi`e^ c\^XZp f] cfjk 9p 8e[i\n =i`\[^\e Fg`e`fe \[`kfi During the 2010-11 school year, which was my freshman year at FGCU, I watched an unsettling trend unfold that many current students will certainly be able to recollect. Sadly, seven students lost their lives in addition to two faculty members and two staff members. The notifications of their passing seemed to come far too frequently and as the death toll increased, the sense of tragedy built. Let’s take a moment to remember our fallen friends and mentors from the past school year, as confirmed by university spokeswoman Susan Evans: Jeff Jinian, Kelly McCarthy, Morgan Crofton, Fara Ansalem, Karen Eastwood, Tim McCarthy, Marcus Eriksson, Carisa Herald, Andrew Monroe, Betsy Torres, and most recently, Joel Johnson. As not only a university but also a community, it is never comfortable to lose one of our members, whether they are a student with a bright future or an

Freshmen, are you ready for the most adventuresome journey of your lives? If you are, then follow along with me. As a freshman, you will meet new people. If you’re living in the dorms, you will have a roommate. You and your roommate will be complete strangers. Therefore, you may not agree on certain subjects; one of you may be a neat freak while the other may be a slob. One of you may be a party animal while the other may be a person who likes to study all the time. You and your roommate can become best friends if both of you are willing to compromise. Meeting new people is the first step to college life. Taking difficult courses is the next step. I thought I was a math genius before I entered college. When I took College Algebra it challenged me to the point of no return; the new functions and equations were distressing. College Algebra changed my opinion of math and now math is my worst enemy. Math wasn’t the only subject that defeated me; Human Systems was another difficult subject. Usually, I don’t study for exams. I’ve always been the type of person to remember lectures or readings from the textbooks. However, Human Systems is a class where you need to study. I learned

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esteemed employee of the university. The loss ripples through our community and we cannot forget the legacy each individual left. The least we can do in remembrance of our friends is to prevent any more unfair losses. We must remember that despite what our youthful recklessness might suggest, life is fragile and it can be taken away at any time. For both incoming students and those of us who attended FGCU in the past year, I implore you to be careful. It can be easy to get caught up in a moment where your safety is only a passing thought, but take that passing thought and turn it into an active one. Think about the potential consequences of your actions and get out at the whiff of danger. Good decision making will help us keep unfortunate loss of life to a minimum. Andrew is a sophomore majoring in journalism. He enjoys exploring the concepts of cynicism and optimism side by side. He is also a big fan of new wave/synthpop music.

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my lesson when I received a C on my final exam. My advice to you is no matter what, always study for every class. If you think the class is easy, trust me — it’s not. Let’s see, I covered meeting new people and handling difficult courses. However, I didn’t discuss the new person you will become once you enter college. I used to be more reserved and shy and I never expected to go to many large gatherings. However, since I entered college, I’ve become a very talkative person and have learned to mingle and hang with my new friends. As you can see, college gives you the opportunity to make new connections, challenge your mind and become a better person. However, these aren’t the fun parts of college. The best part of coming to college is the freedom to make your own decisions without your parents’ help. As an aspiring adult, you get tired of having to obey your parents’ rules, and college is the best escape. You can come home late and not have to hear anyone nag. You can go wherever you want and do whatever you want without the scolding from your parents. College is a journey that will have your head spinning around in a good way. Are you ready? Rashai is a sophomore majoring in communication. She loves laying on the beach at night, looking at the stars. She is an avid reader and writer who hopes to one day share her words with others. Rashai would like to be a broadcast or print journalist to support her passion for writing and weakness for ice cream.

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9p DXe[`\ IX`enXk\i JkX]] ni`k\i Wow. Another summer has come and gone and here we find ourselves on the cusp of fall and a new adventure here at FGCU. I would first like to say welcome to all of the new students and glad to see all of the returning faces of students, faculty and staff. Every semester, each one of us is unsure of what lies ahead on the road to the future. We may encounter struggles, triumphs and everything between, but it is important to remember that every day counts and that nothing is so enormous that it can’t be dealt with. For four years now I have served C.A.R.E.S. Suicide Prevention with the ongoing mission to save lives. It’s an unpleasant topic to talk about, but nonetheless the conversation has to be started, and I am the one willing to do so. Every year, 1 in 24 college students make a plan to take their own lives. Suicide is the secondleading cause of death of college students behind car accidents. They succumb to the perceived pressures exuded upon them by parents, peers and faculty to be better than their best. For many first time college students, it is difficult to go from a top achieving, popular senior in high school to a lesser-known freshman of an ever-increasing college population or from a wallflower to a shining star. Have no fear; we all understand what you are going through. Try being a 30something first time college student. In the first few weeks you will be overwhelmed with, well, everything, but don’t let it get to you. I would like to pass on a few pieces of advice. First, breathe. I know you may find this difficult, but you have to just stop and let some of the stress slide off your back and absorb what’s important. Your professors want you to succeed. Yes, they want you to do better than what you think you can, but they will not be disappointed as long as you try your best. If you find that their assignments are difficult to understand or you get lost, go see them. Talk with them and they will help. If you keep it to yourself you will feel even more stressed. Second, cry. If you feel it welling up, let it out. You tough guys out there need to cry every now and again, too, even if it’s when no one is looking. Crying is a great natural stress reliever. Next, resist the urge to party hard. There is a time for socializing and learning how to be independent, but you are after all here for an education. The perfect way to accomplish both is to work on your assignments when they are given and not waiting until 20 minutes before they are due. This is not high school, these are not book reports and you will need to work for the grade. I have managed to keep

a pretty respectable GPA while juggling two kids, volunteer work, karate lessons, meetings, writing and a social life, so I know how it is. Prioritize and you will be fine. Also, get to know people around you. This seems like an impossibly daunting task for many of us but the more people you know here, the more support you will have come finals week. There is such a diverse population here at FGCU that you are bound to find a few people that share your interests, no matter what those may be. These new friends will also be able to tell when your attitude changes when dealing with stress and will be the first to ask you if everything is OK. Don’t worry so much about romantic relationships. Try and make that lifelong friend that you can confide in. If you find yourself in a place that scares you, ask for help. Utilize the FGCU CAPS (Counseling and Psychological Services) program. They can be reached at 5907950 and offer therapy and crisis intervention. If you are worried about contacting a school service (which you shouldn’t be, they keep everything confidential), you can always reach out to C.A.R.E.S. at 239-931-1200. We can offer a list of resources and even financial help if need be to seek help. If you find that you need someone to talk with immediately in the middle of the night, pick up the phone and call 1-800-273-TALK. That’s the national suicide hotline and they have people there 24/7 that want to listen to you and offer you a friendly, non-judgmental voice. We all know that often it’s easier to talk with a stranger than people you know. Also available online is the Trevor Project, a LGBTQ resource, at www.thetrevorproject.org, where online chat is available if you can’t use your phone. They can be called at 1-866-4-U-TREVOR. If you find that all of these services overwhelm you, please remember that you can talk with your parents or guardians. As a mother, I know parents want to be able to help you work through the hard parts, not just celebrate the accomplishments. They want to know that you will be able to confide in them always, and above all else, no parent wants to lose a child. So, in the grand scheme of things, I promise you that one grade you didn’t like doesn’t matter as much as you do. No one wins if you aren’t here. No one demands perfection or is harder on yourself than you are, so relax. Life happens when you are not looking, so sit back and enjoy the scenery — and always remember someone C.A.R.E.S. Mandie is a junior majoring in secondary social science education. She is married with two children and serves on the Board of Directors of C.A.R.E.S. Suicide Prevention.

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Knf <X^c\j dXb\j jgcXj_ Xk nfic[j 9p QXZ_ >`YYfej JkX]] ni`k\i Florida Gulf Coast University swimmers Danielle Beaubrun and Karen Vilorio represented their home countries at the FINA World Championships in Shanghai, China, which took place from July 16-31. Beaubrun, a junior representing her native St. Lucia, finished 19th in the 50-meter breaststroke. Representing Honduras, Vilorio, an incoming freshman, finished 37th in the 200-meter backstroke and 48th in the 100-meter backstroke. The FINA World Championships is one of the main indicators of success for the Olympic Games. FGCU swimming coach Neal Studd coached St. Lucia at the

FINA World Championships. He was impressed by Beaubrun’s showing. “I’m super excited,” Studd said. “To finish that high in the world is really something special. In swimming, 19th in the world is an awesome achievement.” Aside from nearly making the semifinals, Beaubrun also set national records for St. Lucia with a time of 33.07 in the 50-meter breaststroke and a time of 1:11.34 in the 100-meter breast. Studd wasn’t at all surprised. “She has been kind of lowering those records for a few years now,” Studd said. “I’m just excited that we learned more about her. We found different ways to improve her performances, and at every major championship we go to, she just keeps getting faster.” Beaubrun gives some credit

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for her performance to her time spent in the pools at FGCU. “I think when we got Danielle (Beaubrun) obviously she was a very talented athlete,” Studd said. “We’ve really done a lot of things with her in the last couple of years that have helped her move forward. She’s learned how

to handle pressure.” With a resume that includes an appearance in the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Beaubrun came in to FGCU with high expectations. To deal with the pressure, she has worked with a sports psychologist at FGCU, a move that has helped her

tremendously. “We went through a phase where she wanted to do so well and people’s expectations were so high, that it was really tough for her to handle,” Studd said. “We’ve also definitely increased her strength and her fitness level and really worked on some technical aspects that have helped her out.” Vilorio’s appearance in the FINA World Championships was more unexpected. “I was excited to see her out there and I actually wasn’t sure if she would qualify to go,” Studd said. “She’s really a good kid and she also has an opportunity to maybe go to the Olympic Games next year for Honduras.” These high-profile international appearances should only further boost the stock of FGCU’s swimming and diving program.

E\n _ffgj ZfXZ_ glkj _`j jkXdg fe ZXdg 9p QXZ_ >`YYfej JkX]] ni`k\i Summertime means camp. Not sleep-away camp, with campfires, s’mores and tents, but sports camp. Florida Gulf Coast University’s new men’s basketball coach, Andy Enfield, recently held his first “All Net Shooting Camp” for kids grades 3 through 12 at Alico Arena the first week in August. According to Enfield, there were two main reasons for holding this camp. “We enjoy working with younger players,” Enfield said. “I’ve run camps for 17 years. I’ve always enjoyed it and my coaching staff enjoys it.

“We try to teach some of the things we received at a young age that helped us and try to pass it along,” he said. “We also make it fun for the campers while they are learning.” Enfield also uses the camp as a marketing tool, to get the word out about his young program to local talent. “We feel it’s important to have younger players from the area come on our campus and get to know us,” Enfield said. “We’re trying to get the word out that FGCU basketball is heading in the right direction, and we want to develop relationships with the local head coaches and players in the area.” Besides winning basketball

games, community outreach is another important area of emphasis for Enfield “Our program’s primary goal is to get out into the community and invite people from the community on campus,” Enfield said. “Summer camp is a big part of that ... to get to know local coaches, players and business people and really have a connection with them so they can come to our games and actually have a personal connection with some of the players and coaching staff.” About 90 kids attended the camp, which Enfield proclaimed a success. “I thought it was terrific,” Enfield said. “The number one

thing is how much each camper learns during the week and the improvement they make. “ It was really <eÔ\c[ amazing to see some of the improvement from Monday, when they walked in, until now, when they are leaving.” Enfield plans to hold more camps as well. “We had a camp in June and we had the individual shooting camp here in August and we have a prospect camp this Saturday,” Enfield said. “We will probably

have one or two next year. We plan on having some camps every summer.” Enfield also looked ahead to his first season at FGCU. “We have a lot of support from our administration,” Enfield said. “We have some great people that have worked here many years, and watched this university grow from virtually nothing to what it is today. “It’s great for me to come in here because there’s been tradition built at various parts of this university and everything is so brand new,” he said. “I’m just going to do my part and contribute to the overall growth of the university.”

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N\Ëi\ ÔeXccp ;$( `e \m\ipk_`e^ 9p Afj_ J`\^\c Jgfikj \[`kfi In a mere formality, Florida Gulf Coast University became a Division 1 member when the NCAA made it official this past Thursday. The NCAA Division I Board of Directors approved the recommendation of the NCAA Division Administration Cabinet in making the decision to elect

FGCU to active Division 1 status. The tangible residue of the decision is that after a four-year transition period, all 14 FGCU sports are now eligible for Atlantic Sun and NCAA post-season play. During the transition, NCAA rules meant that the basketball, soccer, softball, golf and tennis programs could not compete in conference or national tournaments. Baseball and volleyball were

given a special “fast-track” tag, only sitting out two years. Cross-country and swimming and diving competed in conference championships as well but couldn’t advance to national play before FGCU completed the transition. FGCU got started in athletics as a NAIA program 10 years ago. They then upgraded to Division II, spending four years there, before embarking on the four-

year transition to Division I. F o r m e r Athletic Director Carl McAloose jump-started the transition before resigning in DZ8cffj\ 2008. Interim AD Jo-Ann Nester continued the process, and current AD Ken Kavanagh finished it when he took

over in 2009. Since joining the A-Sun Conference on May 10, 2006, and competing against Division 1 teams, FGCU has claimed 10 regular-season conference titles and three consecutive Coast Collegiate Swimming Association championships. They’ve had five programs earn national rankings or receive votes.

D\eËj jfZZ\i \X^\icp b`Zbj lg kf e\ok c\m\c 9p Ife C\\ JkX]] ni`k\i The Florida Gulf Coast University men’s soccer team enters the 2011-12 season with high expectations. They also enter the season nationally ranked. The Eagles are ranked as high as No. 14 by Goal.com, and have also received votes from ESPN/ USA Today. They are looking to build upon their success from last season as the A-Sun regular season defending champions. After a four-year reclassification period to NCAA Division I, FGCU is postseason eligible for the first time. Senior goalie Adam Glick is looking forward to the season and the opportunity to play in the A-Sun tournament and beyond. “It’s great because I’ve been waiting four years for this, and now that it’s actually here, it’s time to step up and show what we have,” Glick said. “We’re putting in the work now that we need to do to keep going.” The reigning A-Sun Defensive Player of the Year deflected any praise for the award to his teammates. “I give all the credit to my defense,” Glick said. “They (opponents) have to get through them (the defense) to get to me.

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but going as far as we possibly can. But we need to take it game by game. It’s been a long time coming, and we get better and better every year, and build on top of each other.” FGCU coach Bob Butehorn, who is entering his fifth season at FGCU, echoed those sentiments.

“(Our) goals are like every year; we have championships we want to win,” Butehorn said. “I think every team does that. The focus of the team is every day to get better, and ever yday to get our game moving faster, and every day to continue to be the team we think we can be, which is a good team.”

The FGCU Soccer Complex is in the process of a major renovation for the upcoming season to host its growing program. Players and coaches are excited. “It’s big for us because it’s nice seating,” Butehorn said. “The roof is coming on soon and it’s going to look great. Now we just need some good support from the students.” The new stadium and the prospect of postseason play have already paid dividends. Both were a major factor in landing top national recruit Xavier Silva. “That was huge, just having the idea of being here and the team being eligible (for NCAA Tournament) the first year, and having the new stadium was a big, big factor in coming to this school,” Silva said. Silva is listed at No. 36 in College Soccer News Top 150 Recruits for 2011. “It’s exciting, most of all,” Silva said. “I couldn’t see myself (before) in a program like this. Thank God I had the opportunity to be here.” The Eagles open their 2011-12 regular season Aug. 26 at home against FAU. They then head to Portland, Ore., for the Nike Portland Invitational on Sept. 2-4. F G C U begins A-Sun play Sept. 30 at Stetson.

WATER POLO

:clYËj j\Zfe[ j\Xjfe Yi`e^j Xe X`i f] fgk`d`jd 9p Ife C\\ JkX]] ni`k\i The Florida Gulf Coast University water polo team will soon be hitting a pool near you. The team is entering its second season and competes in the College Water Polo Association, an NCAA club league. They play in the Florida Division. The other universities that compete in the division are Florida International University,

Florida State University, University of Central Florida, University of Florida and the University of Miami. There are no varsity level teams in the state of Florida. The team was created last November and has 23 members. This season, they will play a 12game schedule that consists of three weekend tournaments September through October. It is also their first season in the CWPA. Head coach Justin Serian has been around the sport for

the better part of 20 years and is optimistic of the young team’s chances. “Even though it’s FGCU’s first season (in CWPA) the talent here is enough to finish top four in the state,” Serian said. “(The) learning curve will be that other schools have played together for 10 years. FGCU doesn’t have that luxury. We’re the new kids on the block.” The goal of the team is to win the Florida Division and head to the national tournament. Club president and team

member Andrew Strohmeier describes the competition as intense. “(The) Southeast United States has no varsity water polo programs, so any school that wants one will be in this (league),” Strohmeier said. “It’s pretty competitive. It’s a good sport for staying in shape and a good mental game as well. “I’m still learning a lot,” he said. “The players are always moving and learning the motions.” Since the team is at the club

level, there is no active recruiting process, but Serian does send letters to Florida high school coaches to let them know about the FGCU water polo team. The team trains at the FGCU Aquatics Center. Any students who are interested in getting involved should contact Strohmeier through the Campus Recreation website. The Eagles begin their 2011 season Saturday, Sept. 17 at a tournament hosted by UCF in Orlando.

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