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Many students, however, felt slighted by the school. “I think it was horribly planned because they did not notify the students,” said Yvette Mesa, a sophomore biology major. “They should have notified students maybe an entire year in advance because this is a radical decision. A lot of commuters don’t have dorms to live in and their study time is in the library.” Following a $300 million budget cut by the state of Florida with regard to higher education, many universities made a number of sacrifices. At FGCU, library

hours were cut by almost 40 hours, only a semester after extending the hours. Comparable state universities, however, have chosen not to cut their library hours. The University of North Florida, University of West Florida, and New College of Florida are three universities with similar enrollment to FGCU. These school’s libraries are open 118, 106, and 96 hours per week, respectively. FGCU’s library is now open 69 ½ hours per week. Eagle News surveyed 57 students to see if they believed the library effectively notified

students about the change in library hours; 49 said no. Those that said yes tried to make sense of the cut. “You’ve got to expect things like that with the budget cuts,” said Diego Fernandez, a senior anthropology major. Anne Shively, a senior majoring in art, said the lack of notification caused her the greatest concern. “I thought it wasn’t fair,” she said. “I know a lot of people who go to the library on Saturday. If they had banked on going (to the library) on Saturdays, their whole day is shot.”

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still sinking in that GSA won. “It’s incredible,” Reale said. Reale said passion had much to do with GSA’s success. “Our members and our officers are all so devoted to this club,” Reale said. “It means the world to them and it’s changed their lives because at some point all of us have had to live two lives.” “It sucks when you have to be something you’re not,” Reale said. “GSA gives a lot of people a second chance because they can come out and be themselves.” Matthew Stoner, copresident of GSA, said

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the club did a few things differently to repeat the well-deserved title of RSO of the year. “We had a dynamic year of special events, travel and community activism,” Stoner said. “We were published three times--on the local news twice and even made the front page of the Sunday News-Press for our work in the community.” GSA, among others, was active in the creation of the Visuality Center, a safe and welcoming environment where LGBT youth can be themselves. As an LGBT member herself, Reale is extremely jealous of the Visuality

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Center. “I would have loved that when I was younger,” she said. “It would have made my life easier because it sucks when you think you’re the only person in your community who’s gay. You just feel different.” Reale hopes it helps a lot of young adults to open up and not be afraid of who they are. GSA hosts a number of events to educate its fellow students and make connections across campus.

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Tuesday, Aug. 28 at 7:35 p.m.: Complainant from the fitness center states that they let a student go and that they believe that he may have broken a mirror. The mirror ended up being broken by someone else. Wednesday, Aug. 29 at 10:18 a.m.: Telecommunications contacted UPD to notify them that people were stuck in the Osprey Hall elevator. Both elevators were not working. The

elevator repair company was contacted and the people were let out. Wednesday, Aug. 29 at 1:50 p.m.: The complainant’s mother is in his dorm in WLV and he wants her to leave but she is refusing to exit the adorm. She came to retrieve her car that she let her son use. The mother was given the car and the student had his driver’s license taken since it was suspended.

Thursday. Aug. 30 at 1:31 a.m.: An RA from Everglades Hall stated that there was a large group of people by Garage B with two females in a fight. People from the group were allegedly attempting to break up the fight. Thursday, Aug. 30 at 11:54 p.m.: An RA from Falcon Hall stated that she was with a 21-year-old male who was very

intoxicated. The subject was breathing yet unresponsive. The man was transported to Gulf Coast Hospital. 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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ABOUT US: Eagle News, founded in 1997, is the student newspaper at Florida Gulf Coast University. The newspaper is the only student produced publication on campus and is entirely student run. Eagle News is published weekly during the fall and spring semesters and monthly in the summer, with the exception of holiday breaks and examination periods. The print edition is free to students and can be found on campus and in the community at Gulf Coast Town Center, Germain Arena and Miromar Outlets.

<m\ekj SCCF (Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation): Bring a kayak if you can at the Clam Bayou on Sanibel Island. Activities include collecting propagules, planting seedlings or propagules and paddling to restorations sites. Times available are Sep 1, 7, and 8. Contact Eric C. Milbrandt, Ph.D. at marinelab@sccf.org or 239395-4617. Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park: Students can help with Coastal Cleanup on Sep 15 from 8:00 to 11:00 am. Assist with distributing tee-shirts, garbage bags, and other information to participants of Coastal Cleanup. You may also help at the park beyond 11:00 am. Contact Donna Young at donna.young@dep. state.fl.us or 239-597-6196. Omega Youth and Community Development Foundation: The forum will be at Dunbar High School, Saturday, September 22, 2012, 9:00am-1:00pm. We have had faculty from the College of Health Professions and several FGCU students who have volunteered in the past and will continue. There will be approximately 25 health screenings provided free of charge to the community, as well as health-related educational information. This year the Kleist Health Education Center will also be participating. Contact Cecil F. Carter at ccarter@fgcu. edu or 239-590-7794. Lee Memorial: Help out the children’s section at the Annual Health Forum. The event is at Dunbar High School on Saturday, Sep 22 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Contact Martha MayorgaBeck at Martha.mayorgabeck@ leememorial.org or 239-4243806. FGCU Kleist Health Education Center: Help the 5k with being an awesome volunteer. It’s at 8:30 a.m. on Sep 29 at FGCU. Duties would include keeping track of the time when runners finish, registering runners when they arrive, and setting up facilities. Contact Diane Odeh at dodeh@fgcu.edu at 239-590-7459. Rookery Bay: Save the date

on Saturday, Sep 29. Reserve your place now to volunteer for National Estuaries Day which is a very fun and popular event. Volunteer positions include set up/ cleanup crews, parking attendants, FORB table, registration, interpretation, crafts, info/ survey table, front desk & nature store, face painting, tough tank, and facilities. Contact Susan Maunz at susan.maunz@dep.state.fl.us or call 239-417-6310 x412.

:fccfhl`ld Estero Bay Preserve State Park: Enjoy the outdoors? Ever feel like we have a huge impact on the environment? Are you ready to make a difference and need service hours. Well then come volunteer at the Estero Bay Preserve State Park. Location is by Corkscrew Road and US 41, not too far from FGCU. For more information, contact Scott Stimpson at scott.stimpson@ dep.state.fl.us. Lakes Regional Park: Help with a program for children’s tours of the gardens from 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. on a weekday or Saturday at 9:00 a.m. Concepts that may be included are: importance of plants to the earth, plants and insect interdependence, kinds of propagation, composting and nutrients, ability of plants to filter water. Contact Susan Moore at botanicgarden.moore9@gmail. com or 239-481-7845. FGCU Food Forest: New start date is Friday, August 31 for the fall semester. This is a student run botanical garden which highlights tropical/ subtropical edible species that grow well in South Florida and is right here on campus! They need students to help on Fridays 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Any messages can be sent to http:// fgcufoodforest.weebly.com/sendus-a-message.html. ECHO (Educational Concerns for Hunger Organization): Help out with agricultural development. Fill out a volunteer application at www.echonet.org. For questions, contact Ruth at rmay@echonet. org. Koreshan State Park

Historic Site: Students welcome every Wednesday at 8:00 am. Simply show up on time at 3800 Corkscrew Road, the gate opens automatically at 8:00 am. Long pants, closed toed shoes are required, they suggest water and gloves. Heartland Gardens: They have a 1,700 square foot raised labyrinth and they’re landscaping the entire acre with edible plants. Help with your financial expertise, business background, economic background, bookkeeping and data entry skills, public relations or communications background, or assist with newsletters, e-blasts, or grant writing. Contact Andrea at andrea@heartlandgardens. org or call 239-689-4249. Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium: Numerous opportunities available. Contact info@calusanature.org or call 239-275-3435. Naples Botanical Garden: Horticulture gardening starts at 8:00 am Monday thru Friday and includes weeding, potting, moving plants, digging, raking, sweeping, clearing debris, etc. Wear closed toe shoes. No shorts or tank tops. Bring water. Wear sunscreen. Bring work gloves if you have them. Looking especially for groups of students on Fridays. No last minute requests. Give 4-5 day lead time. If you commit, then can’t make it, give notice. Be on time. Email Sally Richardson at srichardson@naplesgarden.org.

Fe^f`e^ Fggfikle`k`\j Builders Care: Volunteers help with hospitality, painting, cleaning, packing, building and more. Just contact us at builderscare@bia.net for more information or call 239-938-0056 FGCU Adaptive Services: Looking for responsible students who would like to volunteer to tutor in a one-on-one setting. Please stop by the Adaptive Services office, first floor of Howard Hall, to get additional information regarding this opportunity and to fill out a Tutor Information Form. Tutors will receive service-learning hours for their assistance. If you have questions, please contact

Barbara Fuentes at 239-590-7975 or at bfuentes@fgcu.edu. Gulf Coast Humane Society: “Put your animal magnetism to work by volunteering.” Opportunities include kennel & cat room assistants, events team, veterinary clinic receptionist, administrative help, landscaping, and more. Contact the Volunteer Coordinator Karen Fordiani at KFordiani@ gulfcoasthumanesociety.org or 239-332-0364 x301. Partners for Breast Cancer Care: Their mission is to save lives and reduce suffering. Come help by volunteering. Contact Barbara Farrell at barbara. farrell@floridagulfbank.com. Goodwill: From a different area? Enjoy any one of these locations. The High School/ High Tech is in LaBelle, Clewiston, Moorehaven, Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda and North Fort Myers. Help those with disabilities develop their full potential. Contact Barbara Ramos at barbararamos@ goodwillswfl.org or 239-693-9510 x 210. Lee County Parks and Recreation: A ton of various places to enjoy outdoors! There’s Terry Park, Caloosahatchee Regional Park, Lakes Parks, Bowdich Park, Bunche Beach, Manatee Park, Veteran’s Park and more. Contact Volunteer Services at 239-432-2159 or email kcahill@leegov.com. Harry Chapin Food Bank: Do you enjoy organizing food? Like knowing that those in need will benefit from your help? Contact the Volunteer Manager Bedzaida Bryen at bedzaidabryen@ harrychapinfoodbank.org or 239334-7007 x141. Abuse Counseling & Treatment (ACT): Second Act Thrift store needs help. The benefit of volunteering is a 50% discount! Contact Honora Jacobus at hjacobus@actabuse. com or 239-939-2553. Quality Life Center of Southwest Florida: Want to help kids? Select your choice from: After-School Program Mentor, Fundraising/Marketing/ PR, Facilities Quality Life Center tours on FGCU campus, Arts (visual, performing, and fine arts), Computer Web and more. Contact Angela Pena at apena@ qlcswfl.org or 239-334-2797. Habitat for Humanity: There are volunteer opportunities in construction, in the office, and the ReStore and for special events. Would you like to bring a group out to volunteer? Help an existing home. Call the Director of Volunteers Paula Schenz at PaulaS@habitat4humanity.org or 239-652-1684. 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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Jkl[p1 9`e^\ [i`eb`e^ b\p kf Zfcc\^\ _Xgg`e\jj 9p >\f]]i\p Jk\g_\ej JkX]] ni`k\i If you’re happier than your classmates and you know it, you might be a binge drinker. A recent study found binge drinkers are happier with their college social experience than their non-binge drinking peers. “Binge drinking is a symbolic proxy for high status in college,” said Carolyn L. Hsu, co-author of the American Sociological Association study and an associate professor of sociology at Colgate University. “It’s what the most powerful, wealthy, and happy students on campus do. This may explain why it’s such a desirable activity. When lower status students binge drink, they may be trying to tap into the benefits and the social satisfaction that those kids from high status groups enjoy. And, our findings seem to indicate that, to some extent, they succeed.” According to the study, students from higher status groups i.e., wealthy, male, white, heterosexual, and Greek affiliated undergraduates were consistently happier with their college social experience than their peers from lower status groups -- i.e., less wealthy; female; non-white; Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning (LGBTQ); and non-Greek affiliated undergraduates. The study relied on a survey of nearly 1,600 undergraduates attending a selective Northeastern residential liberal arts college in 2009. FGCU student Paris Farrell said someone’s college experience is based on the person and that includes their party habits. “So if drinking makes them happier and that’s what their about…then by all means,” said Farrell, a senior. Binge drinking is defined as consuming at least four drinks for women and five drinks for men in a single drinking session. In the study, the average binge drinker drank 13.7 drinks per week, while the average non-binge drinker consumed 4.2 drinks per week. Other FGCU students disagreed with the premise of the study.

“I don’t binge drink, and I am very happy,” said Hannah Amundson, a sophomore resident assistant. “It is really crazy that if your happy or laughing people assume you have to be on something, especially if a college student.” Jacqueline Storer, a pier educator for the FGCU Prevention and Wellness Center, said

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she doesn’t feel FGCU is filled with binge drinkers. “It is just that an entire class will consistently hear the few who do it often talking about it giving the illusion that most do.” Storer, a sophomore, said. Yet, alcoholic consumption has become an inevitable part of the college experience.

“Drinking culture is campus specific,” Hsu said. “But, our results suggest that binge drinking and social satisfaction may also be very much associated at similar predominately white colleges with high binge drinking rates, a large Greek presence, and a residential campus.”

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9p k_\ 8jjfZ`Xk\[ Gi\jj WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama would make tax credits for college expenses permanent and expand Pell grants for students from lower-earning families. The Republican team of Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan would emphasize the need to curb rising tuitions and federal education spending that are burdening families and the government. The different approaches to coping with growing college costs highlight one way that Obama and the GOP ticket are competing for young voters. This important group leaned heavily toward Obama in 2008 and still prefers him, according to polls, though less decisively. Tuitions and fees for four-year public colleges grew by 72 percent above inflation over the past decade, averaging $8,244 last year, according to the College Board, which represents more than 6,000 schools. Student loan debt in the U.S. has hit $914 billion; the average borrower owes more than $24,000, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York says. Democrats are sure to reach for the college vote at the party’s national convention in Charlotte, N.C., a week after Obama spoke to students in university towns in Virginia, Colorado and Iowa. Romney was counting on his youngest son, Craig, and the 42-year-old Ryan to court young supporters.

In 2008, voters age 18 to 24 sided with Obama over GOP candidate John McCain by a 66-32 margin. A Gallup poll taken in July and August found that same age group preferring Obama over Romney by 56 percent to 36 percent, an edge that Republicans would love to erode further. Well before the party conventions, both sides had issued proposals directly affecting college students — and their parents — coping with those mushrooming costs. Obama would let the current $5,550 per year maximum Pell grant increase to $5,635 next year, as scheduled under current law. That figure has grown by more than $900 since 2008 for a program that is the largest source of federal aid for students, serving more than 9 million of them. Obama would make permanent the American Opportunity tax credit, created as part of his 2009 economic stimulus program. The credit provides up to $2,500 a year per student for college costs but is due to expire Jan. 1. Renewing it would cost an estimated $13 billion next year alone. Obama has also proposed tying some federal aid, including Perkins loans and subsidies for students’ work-study jobs, to schools’ abilities to curb tuition increases. The president’s proposals continue “the administration’s commitment to keepcollege affordable for students and their families,” his 2013 budget blueprint said. Separate plans by presidential nominee Romney and his running mate focus more

on containing federal costs. In a May paper, Romney argued that even as federal spending for higher education has grown, the costs of attending collegeand student debt have ballooned. Obama initiatives making the government the direct source of federal student loans, creating the American Opportunity tax credit and boosting Pell grants have not worked, it said. “Flooding colleges with federal dollars only serves to drive tuition higher,” said Romney’s education paper, “A Chance for Every Child.” It said Romney would improve college access and affordability: “A Romney administration will tackle this challenge by making clear that the federal government will no longer write a blank check to universities to reward their tuition increases.” Romney would eliminate duplicative federal college financial aid programs, direct Pell grants to “students that need them most” and put the program on a sustainable long-term path, the document said. It provides few details. He would put private lenders back in the business of issuing federally backed student loans, let companies compile data about lending and colleges for consumers and help families save for higher education. The paper says little about how. Campaigning in March, Romney was asked by a voter what he would do to make

college more affordable. Romney replied that while it might be popular for him to answer that he would provide students with government money, “what I’m going to tell you is shop around.” Ryan, the Wisconsin Republican who is chairman of the House Budget Committee, wrote a House-approved 2013 budget that would let the American Opportunity tax credit expire in January. It would freeze the maximum Pell grant at $5,500 for the next decade and it suggests rolling back some subsidies for student borrowers and recent provisions making the grants more widely available. Ryan’s budget says the Pell grant program, currently costing about $36 billion a year, is unsustainable. “Urgent reforms are necessary to enable the program to continue as the foundation of the nation’s commitment to helping low-income students gain access to higher education,” budget documents say. Obama also proposed keeping interest rates at 3.4 percent for subsidized Stafford loans for undergraduates. After initial Republican hesitation, Romney endorsed the idea and Congress eventually approved it. Ryan’s budget would have let the rates double to 6.8 percent, as was scheduled under previous law.

Ilc`e^ ]Xmfij Z_`c[i\e f] `dd`^iXekj 9p k_\ 8jjfZ`Xk\[ Gi\jj MIAMI (AP) — Students at Florida’s public colleges and universities cannot be charged higher out-of-state tuition simply because their parents are in the U.S. illegally, a federal judge ruled. U.S. District Judge K. Michael Moore determined the policy violates the equal protection clause of the Constitution by forcing those students to unfairly pay three times as much as Florida residents. Children born in this country are citizens whether or not their parents have legal immigration status. “The state regulations deny a benefit and create unique obstacles to attain public postsecondary public education for U.S. citizen children who would otherwise qualify for instate tuition,” Moore wrote. The ruling Friday came in a lawsuit filed by the Montgomery, Ala.-based Southern Poverty Law Center on behalf of several Florida students who were denied in-state tuition because they could not prove their parents are in this country legally. The center’s deputy legal director, Jerri Katzerman, said Tuesday that Moore’s ruling could give thousands of

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students greater access to an education. “He has said in no uncertain terms that these youngsters are citizens and they have been discriminated against,” she said. State education officials said lawyers were reviewing the ruling and no decision had been made on a possible appeal. There are 28 public two-year colleges — most of which also offer a limited number of four-year degrees — and 11 public four-year universities in Florida. At the state’s flagship University of Florida, in-state tuition costs about $205 per credit hour. For those paying out-of-state tuition, the price balloons to $947 per hour, according to the State University System of Florida. Children of illegal immigrants have won similar battles in other states. Last month in New Jersey, a state appeals court ruled that an American-born student whose parents could not prove legal status was wrongly denied financial aid. The American Civil Liberties Union said that ruling could affect thousands of New Jersey students seeking state assistance to attend college. In California, a challenge was resolved in favor of the students. Similarly, the Colorado attorney general issued an opinion in 2007 determining that legal state residents were

eligible for in-state tuition even if their parents were residing in the country illegally. The Florida policy, which has been in effect for several years, applies to students under age 24 who are also claimed as dependents by parents. According to a Florida International University law professor’s analysis of U.S Census figures, nearly 9,000 children of illegal immigrant parents are enrolled in Florida public colleges and universities in a given year. It wasn’t immediately clear Tuesday how many current students might have their residency status and tuition costs changed because of the ruling. Attorneys for the state argued mainly that classifying children of illegal immigrants as eligible for in-state tuition would cost financially-strapped colleges and universities millions of dollars each year. That argument, however, assumed Florida would be forced to offer in-state tuition to all students who lived out of state. “This is simply incorrect,” Moore wrote, adding that his ruling “would not prevent the state from continuing to distinguish between in-state residents and out-of-state nonresidents.” Moore also noted that undocumented

parents help pay for education through state sales and other taxes just as do parents who are U.S. citizens. State Rep. Hazelle Rogers, a Lauderhill Democrat who sponsored legislation to scrap the policy, said the ruling comes as welcome news. “The bottom line is simple: a U.S. citizen should be treated like a U.S. citizen no matter who their parents are,” Rogers said. New pathways to work and education have recently been opened at the federal level for young people who are in the U.S. illegally. Earlier this year, President Barack Obama’s administration expanded the rights of more than 1 million young illegal immigrants by giving them work permits even though they would not obtain legal residency here or a path to citizenship. The immigrants must prove they arrived in the United States before they turned 16, are 30 or younger, have been living in the country at least five years and are in school or graduated or served in the military. They cannot have been convicted of certain crimes or otherwise pose a safety threat.

a weekend of LGBT Films returns this spring with the GSA Film Festival. Also, as a GSA tradition, GSA flies 20 Students to the Midwest for the Midwest Bisexual Lesbian Gay Transgender Ally College Conference for three days of workshops and activism. “It’s a group experience,” Stoner said. “It allows students to bond and creates lasting friendships.” GSA always attends the Florida Collegiate Pride Conference, an annual Floridian LGBT conference hosted at FIU in Miami this year. “We hosted it here at FGCU in 2011 and won an award for it,” Stoner said. While, LGBT issues are important to GSA, it is not just a place for LGBT students.

“We’re not just a gay club,” Stoner said. “GSA could be for someone who has a lot of LGBT friends in their life or someone who’s passionate about the divide in equal rights,” Stoner said. “We don’t judge.” Reale thinks GSA, its passion and its power can change the stigma that comes along with being a part of the LGBT community and change FGCU’s campus forever. “I have a huge chance to make a statement and I can make a change,” Reale said. “Even if it’s slow.” As a senior, this is Stoner’s last year of Presidency, but his goals are stronger than ever. “As an organization, we plan to continue to educate, promote awareness, entertain and

help LGBT students on campus feel ok to be themselves,” Stoner said. “Personally, as a senior in my last year of Presidency, my goals are to ensure that I am helping those around me carry on the legacy we have built for GSA, so that students never have to feel alone or unwelcome.” “Your gender, sexuality, race, religion, personality and choices aren’t under evaluation and we encourage and accept anyone and everyone,” Stoner said. “We have a very diverse crowd of students and they all get along quite well by embracing their differences.” Starting on Sept. 6, GSA will meet every Thursday at 8:30 p.m. in room 208 in Sugden Hall.

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>\k Ô k fe X k`^_k jZ_\[lc\ 9p 8cXe C\m`ejfe J\e`fi jkX]] ni`k\i Conditioning for the college student: Easy techniques to stay in shape with a busy schedule Short on time, but still want to get in shape and keep your conditioning up? Now that school is in full swing, our schedules are cluttered with tests, papers and work. The time to keep our bodies conditioned is drastically reduced. We all have responsibilities to uphold and major time commitments that need to be prioritized. It is important to keep active and eat optimally – not only for health reasons, but for maintaining a good mental state as well. Here are some great ways to fire up your fat burning furnace and keep your heart conditioned. Try this body weight workout that can be done even if you are short on time: Do one exercise after the other in a circuit, taking 30-seconds to 1-minute breaks between each of the exercises. Three to five sets of six to 12 reps Jump squats: Squat down and jump using your quads, glutes and calves to jump toward the ceiling. Explosive pushups: Do a regular pushup and explode off the floor, catching yourself on the way down in the starting position. Chin-up: Grab a bar with your palms facing your head and use your back and biceps to pull your body up to the bar. Mountain climber: Get into a pushup position and use your legs to jump in place, tightening your core the entire time (do 20 for each leg). This is a full-body routine that can be done anywhere; all you need is a bar to do chin-ups. It’s quick and effective. Some other ideas for exercising on a tight schedule: 1) Sprints: These can be done on a treadmill or outside (5 to 30-seconds

sprint with two to four minutes of jogging). Sprints are great for conditioning because you can get your heart rate up to almost maximum capacity and allow it to come down to a lower rate, then repeat the process. Intervals are one of the greatest tools for fat loss and stamina. “Every time I want to relieve stress, I go out and do some sprints. It helps me push myself,” says Madyson Kaplan, a sophomore majoring in athletic training. 2) Jumping rope: Do 30 seconds of jumping followed by 30-second breaks. This exercise can be done anywhere, and you can bring the rope with you without taking up much space. These activities are intense, but can be done at any level of fitness. Since these activities don’t take much time, you can make school, work, and your social life your priority while still staying fit. Don’t focus only on the workouts; keep your health and wellness a priority with your diet as well by ensuring you’re getting the nutrients you need to maintain a fit and trim body. Getting protein, natural carbs, and healthy fats are the best way to keep fit. Here are some easy ways to bring healthy nutrition with you when on the run between classes. Quick tips to eat right on the go 1) Tuna packet (high protein, easily portable) 2) Beef jerky 3) Fresh fruit (apples, bananas) 4) Carrots/celery 5) Dried fruit 6) Nuts Don’t fall behind on all the hard work you may have made with your health and fitness over the summer; keep it going throughout the year. Remember, it’s not about training longer; it’s about training smarter. With proper planning and implementation, being fit and busy at the same time is completely within reach.

J\Zi\k cfZXk`fej ]fi jkl[p`e^ 9p DXip :Xjkif JkX]] ni`k\i While finals are still a ways away, the month of September is often a month that brings five-page papers, group presentations and unit exams. With the fall semester in full force and with many more students on the FGCU campus and the library offering less hours, some students may have trouble finding a nice place to sit and study. No need to worry, Eagle News has explored the depths of campus to bring you the variety of study places. When it comes to studying, the FGCU library is what first comes to mind. This is one of senior biology major Ben Hernandez’s favorite places to study. “The best thing about studying in the library is that you are surrounded by resources,” he said. However, there are a few drawbacks to studying at the library, besides hours cut by nearly 40 hours per week. “Halfway into September, there are more people. This is harder for students because of the cut hours, and also the lack of vending machines. When you’re studying, you tend to get the munchies,” Hernandez said. While Hernandez is fond of the newer library building, Elisa Francisco, a sophomore majoring in bioengineering, has taken a liking to the older library building. This particular spot is located on the second floor near the Writing Center. What Francisco really likes about this gem of a study place is exclusivity. “It’s secretive. No one’s discovered it yet,” she said. “There are about four

comfy chairs there with a little round table rest stoop where, ideally, you can place your laptop and books and just study. It is just a brief walk from the library or Starbucks.” Francisco said aside from the convenient walk to Starbucks and the library, the isolation that this study site brings is the best. Another not-so-hidden gem is Holmes Hall and Whitaker Hall. This study site was recommended by a senior named Ashley Knight. Knight said one of the perks of this site is that there are fewer students and space is usually available during mid-terms and finals. “It is quiet and professor offices are nearby if you need help or have a question, but no computer/printing access if needed,” Knight said. From a student’s point-of-view, studying on campus can be a daunting task. FGCU has such a busy campus and a busy student body, which can cause a student to get caught up in all of the extra activities. With so many activities going on, the temptation to delay writing that four-page essay is strong. But with some persistence and the variety of pleasant study areas that FGCU has to offer, studying can come easier to students and procrastination can be defeated. Go to Eagle News’ Facebook page to tell us your favorite places to study.

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It’s a full time job that varies depending on touring or recording, that kind of thing. AM: Can you tell us if the analogue recording on “Wasting Light” was a onetime deal or a new signature? GB: I don’t really know, they definitely like it more, it’s simpler. Every record is a different story though. AM: What other bands do you have under your belt? GB: I’ve done management for a bunch of bands; Nine Inch Nails, Blink-182, Tenacious D, Weezer, Cypress Hill, Queens of the Stone Age, Wu Tang Clan, and Dr. Dre

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AM: What did you think you were going to be when you were younger? GB: I honestly have no idea; I used to work at Kmart! AM: Do you have any advice for the people looking to go into the business? GB: Don’t say no. Don’t be afraid to fail. School doesn’t ever hurt. There’s 24 hours in a day, use all of them

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- United Kingdom boy band One Direction is keeping their name after a lawsuit involving an American band also named One Direction. They sued not only the British band, but also Simon Cowell’s record label and Sony Music for $1 million. The two bands reached an agreeable settlement, and the UK band will keep their name as is. -Michael Strahan was announced as the new co-host of Live with Kelly! Kelly Ripa had been looking for a new co host for nearly nine months after former host Regis Philbin retired. 58 other co hosts had been considered for the job, including Ripa’s husband Mark Consuelos, Neal Patrick Harris, and Nick Lachey. -Billie Joe Armstrong was hospitalized over the weekend in Italy, putting a performance at the I Festival on hold. The Green Day singer’s cause for being rushed to the hospital was not released, but his two band mates, Mike Dirnt and Tre Cool, apologized profusely and stated that Billie was very upset about the performance being pulled. -Hip Hop mogul Chris Lighty’s death ruled a suicide. Lighty, 44, was found dead in his apartment with a gunshot through his head. Lighty was responsible for managing multiple stars including Mariah Carey, 50 Cent, and Missy Elliot. - Michael Clarke Duncan, star of The Green Mile and Sin City,

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1. Nut Clusters: These are an excellent source of energy and good fats. Many brands such as Nature Valley and Kirkland sell nut clusters containing almonds, cashews, sunflower seeds, peanuts, pecans, and other healthy ingredients. It helps with focus and it’s a good option to kill that

craving for something sweet since it is usually honey roasted.

2.Granola or Protein Bar:

Granola and protein bars are one of the best snacks because they are filling and will keep you energized throughout the day. If you are craving sweets or chocolate, protein and fiber bars are a good option because most of them come with chunks of chocolate but are actually good for you, differently than a snickers bar. So there you go, a mix of all the good stuff and chocolate but “guilt-free.”

3. Edamame: Pure soybean protein, low in calories, very tasty and super healthy. Blu Sushi offers this deliciousness, so you can just grab it to go and eat it while studying or even in class (even your professors don’t mind that…) Add a little bit of salt so it tastes even better, but remember that salt needs to be consumed in small amounts, so just a little bit! 4. Fruit Salad: Perfect option

for very sunny and hot days (a.k.a. every day in Florida) because the cold fruits are refreshing and provide the natural sugar your body needs to keep going during the day.

5. Yogurt Parfait or Greek Yogurt: Great options of protein

that will keep you satisfy for a while. The C3 Convenience store by Subway and Einstein Bagels both sell a tasty yogurt parfait with strawberries and blueberries. The C3 now sells YoPlait Greek Yogurt. Greek yogurt has a funny taste and it is kind of bitter, but it is healthier, contains no fat and has two times the amount of protein than of regular yogurt; so it’s worth it!

6. Raw Veggies with Cottage Cheese: Veggies such as celery,

cherry tomatoes or mini carrots are super easy to bring along to campus, just put them in a Ziploc and they won’t be not messy at all. For the “dip” lovers, replace the ranch dip for hummus or cottage cheese and voila! It will keep you satisfy for a couple hours and will barely add any weight or unwanted calories.

7. Veggie Chips: Great replacement for the chip-lovers because they satisfy the craving for salty while providing the nutrients from the vegetables. Just be careful with the amount you eat because although they are healthier, they are still chips and contain a lot of sodium and fat. Go for the healthy brands and always compare the nutritional facts between products.

of natural sugar that will boost your energy, dried fruits are easy to carry around and taste like dessert. Raisins, dried cranberries, blueberries, apples, bananas and pineapples are all full of nutrients, vitamins and antioxidants.

9. Protein Shake: This will definitely keep your stomach from growls. Many brands offer these ready-to-drink protein shakes in many flavors such as chocolate, strawberry, banana and vanilla. This is a quick and filling option that will provide you a lot of protein and that tastes very good. Some people use it as a meal replacement because they are great in protein, fiber and carbs. But there are not enough calories to replace a meal, so you are better off using it as a snack. The C3 Convenience store now sells Special K Protein Shakes. 10. Pretzel Chips and Hummus: Delicious and healthy,

hummus is made of chickpeas and garlic so it’s very natural. C3 Convenience Store on campus now carries the Sabra hummus in single servings that comes with pretzel chips. Super easy “graband-go” option for the chips and dip lovers.

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Little said that an official review of the book, “No Easy Day,” determined that it reveals what he called “sensitive and classified” information. He was not more specific but said the author was required to submit the book to the Pentagon before publication for a formal review of potential disclosures of such information. “When you have special operations units that perform these missions, there are tactics, techniques, and procedures, not to mention human life, that are in play,” Little said. “And it is the height of irresponsibility not to have this kind of material checked for the possible disclosure of classified information.” He told reporters during a briefing that the Pentagon is still reviewing what legal options should be taken against the author. If the Pentagon determines the bin Laden book does disclose classified secrets, the government could consider bringing federal criminal charges against Bissonnette. The potential charges and penalties would depend largely on what type of secrets were disclosed.

Pybus, in his letter, was more direct, saying that, “We must immediately reconsider how we properly influence our people in and out of uniform NOT to seek inappropriate monetary, political, or celebrity profit from their service” with the SEALS. “We all have much to gain or lose,” he said. “In the weeks ahead, we will be taking actions to meet this challenge, and I appreciate your leadership and support of our community in this effort.” Last week, Adm. William McRaven, head of U.S. Special Operations Command, warned his troops that he would take legal action against anyone found to have exposed sensitive information that could cause fellow forces harm. The Naval Special Warfare Command is a unit within U.S. Special Operations Command. A lawyer for author Matt Bissonnette, who wrote under the pseudonym Mark Owen, has disputed that he was legally obliged to have the book screened before publication. Bissonnette’s co-author Kevin Maurer

said in a statement Tuesday that Bissonnette “was meticulous about adhering to his desire to never do anything to undermine the SEALs’ mission or put his former colleagues in harm’s way.” Little would not say what damage may result from the book’s revelations and he declined to point to any specific portions of the book that contain material that would be considered a violation and a release of classified information. He said the Pentagon did not try to stop the public release of the book this week in part because there wasn’t much time. The book, which was published by Dutton, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA), was No. 1 on Amazon’s best seller list Tuesday, which was its official release day. The initial print run was 575,000 copies and publication of the book was moved up from Sept. 11 to Sept. 4 amid a flurry of reports about the book last week.

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ranging from shockjock rocker Ted Nugent regarding guns to real estate m o g u l /re a l i ty show host Donald Trump (the loudest “birther” of them all) and of course Ifde\p who could forget Romney’s reaction to Rush Limbaugh calling Georgetown University Law student Sandra Fluke a “slut” and a “prostitute,” to which Romney said that wasn’t the language he would have chosen. But he wouldn’t say anything further than that. The Republican Party as a group needs to focus less on its sense of humor and more on ending its revolting rhetoric coming from its members or they can kiss the idea of diversity in their party goodbye. Many people would argue they that already have, anyway.

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Ah, the ‘birthers.’ Never before has there been such an erosion of political discourse before hoards of Americans banded together and screamed in unison, “Barack Obama wasn’t born in America!” Even better were the calls for him to produce his birth certificate, so average Americans — clearly being renowned experts in 1960s governmental document analysis — could stare at the released “long form certificate of live birth” perplexingly for 20 minutes and think, “This kind of looks legitimate. But I don’t like how there is a smudge right here. This must be fake.” Or perhaps, it put their worries to bed. It should be noted that nearly all mainstream Republican leaders scoff at the notion that Obama wasn’t born in the U.S. However, there will still be the occasional dissenter who believes to the contrary. As for Mitt Romney’s comment about “no one’s ever asked to [his] birth certificate,” it’s clear he was making light of the purported ‘controversy.’ Specifically, Romney stated (referring to their first trip to Michigan in nearly a year), “I love being home in this place where Ann and I were raised, where both of us were born. Ann was born in Henry Ford Hospital. I was born in Harper Hospital.” He continued by saying, “No one’s ever asked to see my birth certificate. They know that this is the place that we were born and raised.” This isn’t any different than Obama showing a video from “The Lion King” during the White House Press Corps dinner — a reference to the “birther” movement — and his claim that it was an “actual video of his birth.” In fact, Romney said back in 2011 when the issue reached a boiling point, “I think the citizenship test has been passed. I believe the president was born in the United States. There are real reasons to get this guy out of office.” When Romney was asked if he agrees Obama is the “legitimate president of the United States,”

Romney responded, “I’ve said that probably 30 times by now, and 31 certainly won’t hurt.” After the joke, Romney immediately apologized and went as far as to say that he wished he could take the comment back. He also clarified that the joke wasn’t a swipe at the president. “No, no, not a swipe,” Romney said. “I’ve said throughout the campaign and before, there’s no question about where he was born. He was born in the U.S. This was fun about us, and coming home. And humor, you know -- we’ve got to have a little humor in a campaign.” We are electing a ‘Commander in Chief,’ not a ‘Comedian in Chief.’ Romney’s comment wasn’t a backhanded acceptance of the ‘birther’ movement. If anything, he was trying to poke fun at the absurdity of the movement’s beliefs. It isn’t entirely known who first decided that Obama wasn’t eligible to become the president, but there are a few basic tenants that their arguments are based upon. However, under the slightest bit of scrutiny, the invalidity of their claims becomes quite apparent. This “birther” movement has accomplished only one real goal: Shifting the focus away from Obama’s policies to his purported “ineligibilities.’” Obama has been in office for three years; the Supreme Court isn’t suddenly going declare him ineligible. If they did, it would be a potential miscarriage of justice and would serve to show how degraded our political system has become. That is, unless, some type of unbelievingly compelling, irrefutable evidence arises to the contrary.

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8ee Ifde\p X`dj kf Õ l]] nfd\e Xk IE:# Xgg\Xcj fecp kf kiX[`k`feXc i\glYc`ZXe mXcl\j 9p DXe[`\ IX`enXk\i J\e`fi jkX]] ni`k\i At the Republican National Convention, Ann Romney delivered a speech to re-introduce her husband to the women voters. She started her speech speaking of love, not politics. American responds to great love stories. Ticket sales to great love stories should be all the evidence we need of that. Ann Romney reminded us that she and Mitt met back in high school and had five children, the first of which arrived when they were living married in a basement apartment at the ripe ol’ age of 22. She set a tone in those first few minutes that excluded the rest of the women, those who aren’t mothers. “I want to talk to you about a love so deep only a mother can fathom it — the love we have for our children and our children’s children,” Ann Romney said. It seems to be unimaginable to her that some people develop a love

that transcends the “love” that arrives with parenthood. There are still a number of people in the world who never have a love that deep, children notwithstanding. And what about the fathers? Can’t they feel that love too, or do they simply make money to feed the family? That’s not right. Many men, married or single, biological or those who simply wanted the job, can often express as equal a “love” for their children. Why should they not matter? And what about the love that adoptive parents develop for children? The declaration she made in an attempt to win women’s votes is deplorable. She continued pandering to the mothers, calling us glue. Women sigh louder than the men do because we have to carry the burden of much more. Ann Romney reinforced the double standard forced on women who choose to have children. Why should the mothers bear so much more of the burden? Don’t they have the right to find a cooperative partner that will share equally with not just the fun stuff but also the burdens of parenthood? She continued on with her differences in faith with Mitt

and how when they courted, he preferred their parents not to be around. She told of a start in adulthood that was not an independent one; they were married quickly. She spoke of motherhood, the allegations of a “storybook marriage,” and how hard it was to have so many sons in the house during bad weather. If this speech was directed at the independent woman who rides the fence, Ann Romney failed miserably. She did not speak to the GOP stance on a woman’s right to choose. The adopted platform would reverse Roe v. Wade and take away a woman’s right to choose, no matter what the circumstances. They would eliminate the right for a young girl, whose boyfriend likes her parents not being around so he can get friskier than she wants, to have an alternative than having his baby. She said her storybook marriage had chapters of multiple sclerosis and breast cancer, and she had never read a story about those before. She didn’t mention organizations like Planned Parenthood help lower income women through that same chapter will lose all funding if her husband is elected.

The GOP still sees Planned Parenthood as another abortion clinic, even though they perform a low number of the procedures. Ann Romney did not speak to the lesbian mothers: They must not share in that same burden with heterosexual mothers. Nor did she address the homosexual male that may also be filling a parental role. She ignored the love their stories must contain. Their love must just not be worthy enough of a vote for her husband. Not to mention that the GOP stands firm on the idea that the Defense of Marriage Act is the proper thing to do. Sounds like Ann Romney, and Mitt as well, are all about excluding people behind a disguise of love. When people are different, they must just be left out, according to the way Ann Romney worded her speech. It’s been said time and time again: You should never hate what you don’t understand; you should learn about it. You cannot say that childless people are not part of the fabric holding this nation together. You cannot say that you are unique because you suffered illness that millions of other people do and then take their funding for treatments away.

You cannot say that just because a person didn’t birth a baby that their love is less. And you cannot say that just because homosexual couples have a different family that their love is less than yours and shouldn’t be allowed to be solidified under God if that’s what they want to do. It’s sad to say, Ann Romney, but it looks like your introduction was just an espousal of all the same old poppy cock painted pink, which means it’s really just the same old hate, bigotry and lies. Good thing the pink was there to remind us to drink some Pepto Bismol. Mandie is a senior majoring in secondary social science education. She is married with two children and is active in the suicide prevention field.

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been to plus Wyoming is an outstanding program.” Nichols says that it was pretty simple for FGCU to get involved with the tournament. “I know the coach at Wyoming,” he said. “I like to give the girls the opportunity to go someplace and learn a little bit about their own country.” Nichols also appreciates the exposure that FGCU gets at these tournaments. “We have a lot to be proud of,” Nichols said. “The locals treated us great and the girls represented themselves really well. We’ve been all over the country such as Oregon and Michigan and we’ve played three different teams that have been ranked number one.” Nichols also realizes the recognition that the school is getting throughout the country.

“When I would go recruiting and mention FGCU people would respond with FGC who? When I talk about FGCU families know about it. FGCU is a brand name that people are recognizing now.” Sophomore Kaitlin Holm was named to the University of Wyoming Cowgirl Classic All-Tournament team and also earned A-Sun player of the week nomination. Holm points out that playing in Wyoming brought a different feel to the team. “Wyoming was kind of weird because the altitude was so high the ball was traveling further than it does here,” she said. “It took us a little time to get used to that but by the end of the tournament we were flying.” Holm also notices that the people in Wyoming got a good glimpse of the Florida school. “Everyone in Wyoming saw that we

were dressed alike and the people figured out who we are,” she said. “They saw us play and more people got to know about our university.” Holm’s favorite part about traveling is the outdoor pursuits that the team gets to do. “We got to go up to the mountains and hike,” she said. “It was really awesome to see a whole part of the country that I’d never been to.” This weekend FGCU will add to their traveling experiences with a trip to Toledo, Ohio for the Rocket Classic.

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18, the Eagles take on the biggest opponent in school history, Duke. This game is likely to be filler in Duke’s schedule after having a yearly meeting with former A-Sun Member Belmont, who left for the Ohio Valley Conference at the end of the 2011-12 season. The men continue their tough nonconference play against Big East conference member St. Johns on Nov. 24, and Iowa State on Dec. 4. The Eagles start conference play on New Year’s Eve against Kennesaw State in Kennesaw, Ga. Conference play continues until March 2, when the Eagles finish regular season play against Kennesaw State, at Alico Arena. The FGCU women’s basketball team opens its against Division II Warner on Nov. 10 at Alico Arena. The Lady Eagles then head to the Virgin Islands over Thanksgiving break to participate in the 2012 U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam at University of the Virgin Islands on Nov. 22-24. FGCU is in the Reef Division and will face DePaul, South Carolina and Hampton in the three-day event. FGCU travels to Virginia to battle Virginia Tech on Dec. 16 and Richmond on Dec. 19. Last season, the Eagles defeated the Hokies and Spiders handily at Alico Arena. FGCU returns home to host UCF (Dec. 22) and LSU (Dec. 28) in Fort Myers before the

New Year. On Monday, Dec. 31, the Eagles open A-Sun Conference play with a road matchup at Kennesaw State. The Lady Eagles then host the A-Sun’s newest member, Northern Kentucky, on Jan. 19. The Norse finished 21-7 overall last year and fell in the Division II Midwest Regional Quarterfinal. The Lady Eagles host their biggest conference rival Stetson, on January 26. FGCU has won the last four meetings against Stetson, including a 67-39 beat down in the Atlantic Sun Tournament championship game last March. The 2013 A-Sun Tournament will again be played inside Mercer’s University Center. The eight-team tournament format kicks off on Wednesday, March 6 and the championship game will be played on Saturday, March 9, with the winner being awarded the automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. So what do these schedules tell

Eagles fans? Fans should know that FGCU is becoming an annual power in the A-Sun and is starting to be recognized by the power conferences such as the ACC, Big East, and SEC. We are not a powder-puff team for big schools to beat up anymore, we compete. Big schools now schedule FGCU because it helps their strength of schedule and RPI (Ratings Percentage Index). “This is by far our most challenging schedule,” said reigning Atlantic Sun Coach of the Year Karl Smesko. “Our nonconference schedule is definitely one of the most difficult in the nation.”

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this year being: Argeo Cruz, Alexander Schilling, and Chris Rudloff. Meanwhile on the women’s side, Goodson sees big things from runners: Barrie Cohen, Courtney Corradetti, and Kelly Perzanowski. Goodson has no expectations this year, but hopes that the program continues to improve. “Every year, I hope our teams improve and gets better, but the conference gets tougher and tougher each year so we have to try and keep pace,” Goodson said. “The maturity level and unity with these teams are the highest I’ve ever coached.” Aug. 31 both the men’s and women’s teams competed in the FGCU Invitational. The FGCU men won for the second straight year and the FGCU women finished

2nd behind Atlantic Sun conference foe Limpscomb. The men’s squad was led by Cruz, who defended his individual title with a first place finish in the 8K race, with a time of 26:00.2. Cruz, a junior was followed by Rudloff, also a junior with a time of 26:22.0. On the women’s side, the Eagles were led by junior Kelly Perzanowski, who finished second in the 5K race with a time of 18:16.5. Barrie Cohen was second Eagle to finish in 10th overall with a time of 19:08.5. Courtney Corradetti finished behind Cohen in 11th with a time of 19:13.1. The FGCU cross country teams next meet is the UF Invitational in Gainesville, FL on September 15. The Eagles also hosts this year’s A-Sun Cross

Country Conference Championship on October 27. Coach Goodson was most excited about a new fan base she witnessed at the FGCU Invitational. “When people actually start coming to the meets and see what the sport is all about, they are impressed and actually enjoy the experience,” Goodson said. “We are under the radar at this school right now, but I hope to see more and more people come out to the meets.”

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Labor Day is celebrated the first Monday of September that celebrates the economic and social contributions of workers. So we celebrate a day of working by not working. Oh the irony. We get a day off from school and work, we barbeque and cookout with family and friends. Labor Day weekend is also home to something much more important than just a Monday off.

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Last Thursday kicked everything off with South Carolina v Vanderbilt on national TV. And oh boy was it a good start. Ninth ranked South Carolina squeaked by Vandy with a 17-13 victory. What a weekend of college football. Florida, Florida State, Miami, UCF, FAU and USF all won. FIU was the lone state team to lose. UCF and FSU won convincingly while Florida and USF narrowly escaped early defeats. If we only had a football team to fill our football menu… Maybe one day… But hey, we’re still undefeated. Georgia Tech and Virginia Tech capped off a great weekend with an overtime thriller that Virginia Tech won 20-17. Oh and tonight the NFL starts with the Dallas Cowboys vs. the New York Giants. Like Hank Williams would say: Are you ready for some football? In case you missed it... FGCU Men’s Basketball was featured on cbssports.com

this week. This is the second week in a row that FGCU has been featured in a national publication. Last week FGCU was featured in an ESPN the Mag story about Urban Meyer and his family… Congrats to volleyball junior Kaitlin Holm who was named to the University of Wyoming Cowgirl Classic All-Tournament Team. She also was a nominee for the A-Sun volleyball player of the week… Big props to sophomore Shannen Wacker who became the first girl this season from FGCU to be named the A-Sun player of the week. This was her first career A-Sun Women’s Soccer Weekly Award. She was also named the College Sports Madness Player of the Week… Senior forward William Morse was nominated for A-Sun soccer player of the

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week after he tallied game-winner in 106th minute of 2-1 match vs. Bucknell… Karl Smesko and the women’s basketball game released their schedule for the 20122013 season see B8 for more… Have you checked out FGCUathletics. com lately? They added a brand new calendar feature at the bottom of their home page which is really useful to see what’sgoing on in FGCU athletics. Make sure to follow Eagle News Sports on Twitter at @eaglenewssports and if you have any comments or concerns check out eaglenews.org or email me at sports@ eaglenews.org

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Kfl^_ jZ_\[lc\ ^\kj <X^c\j kflieXd\ek i\X[p 9p BXc_Xe Ifj\eYcXkk JkX]] ni`k\i The men’s soccer team earned its first win of the season but the losses against ranked teams may eventually get them in the NCAA tournament. The Eagles head to Tampa this weekend to take on Iona and No. 27 South Carolina at the University of South Florida Tournament. Saturday’s game against South Carolina will be the third time this season that FGCU has faced a ranked opponent. The Eagle’s schedule this season is nothing short of daunting. Six of the first nine games are against ranked teams. While the Eagles are still considered a fledgling program there is no denying the former A-Sun conference champs have already made a name for themselves in the world of college soccer. Head coach Bob Butehorn maintains the opposing teams’

rankings carry have little to do with FGCU’s wins and losses. “I don’t look at them as ranked teams,“ he says. “[We do not feel that] we’re not the same class. Akron was a very good experience for us, being a young team… that’s the stage we want to be in, that’s the team we want to be. For us it’s just another day at the job.” This season’s stacked agenda has been a long time in the works, Butehorn said. The FGCU men’s soccer schedule is planned three years in advance. The number of ranked teams FGCU faces this year will increase their Ratings Percentage Index (RPI) giving the Green and Blue a better shot at another championship. “Our goal is to have two chances to get into the NCAA, instead of just one,” says Butehorn. The gain its first win, FGCU gave an electric performance last Sunday against the Bucknell

Bison. After back-to-back losses at both No. 2 Akron and No. 16 Georgetown, the Eagles were determined to protect their home turf. FGCU, now at 1-2, fought deep into nail-biting double-over time to triumphantly protect The Nest and snatch the win. In the 52nd minute sophomore Santiago Echeverri scored not only the first goal of the game, but also the first goal of his college career. Assisted by freshman Rodrigo Saravia, Echeverri pushed the Eagles into the lead. Bison junior Joe Meyer, however, wasn’t going down without a fight. In the 83rd minute, Meyer scored the tying goal, which eventually lead the game into double overtime. FGCU senior William Morse ended the game when he made the winning goal for the Eagles in the 105th minute. “[Morse] made something out

of nothing.” Butehorn said of the senior forward, “[It was] a really good effort by [Morse] and I couldn’t be more happy for him.” The win provided a much needed moral boost for FGCU as they prepares to hit the road once again. “This was a maturing performance because we needed a win,” says Butehorn. As the Eagles prepare for Tampa, Butehorn knows there is one thing imperative to the continuing success of the FGCU Men’s Soccer team; the support of the student body. The ‘Dirty Birds’, as FGCU sports fans are referred to, are the reason the Eagles continue to shine on. “I really want to make a point that on a Sunday afternoon, those 12 or 13 people that carried the flag and stood behind our goal as the ‘Dirty Birds’ were huge for us,” insists Coach Butehorn. “We want more…our guys appreciate it.”

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Men’s soccer

rewind

Aug. 24 v No. 2 Akron L 4-0 Aug. 27 v. No. 16 Georgetown L 1-0 Sept. 2 v. Bucknel W 2-1

fast forward So. Fla. Tournament in Tampa Sep. 6. v Iona, 5 p.m. Sep. 8 v No. 23 South Carolina, 5 p.m.

schedules & scores

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weekend will travel to Kansas City where they will experience an away atmosphere for the first time. Coach Jim Blankenship credits the home crowd for the team’s success. “Playing at home, I think, helps the team mentally,” Blankenship said. “We have a great crowd that comes out; playing in front of the home crowd and having the support is a big benefit for us. “ During the five game home stretch, attendance was averaging just under 500 fans, which could have positively contributed to the Eagles’ success. The early season faceoff with no. 12 UCF attracted 675 fans, while attendance for Blankenship’s 300th career win game reached 609. As for the change of atmosphere, Blankenship hopes to keep up a positive outlook.

“We have a difficult schedule coming up but where were at now, our team chemistry is very g o o d , ” B l a n ke n s h i p said. “For a young group, travelling is something very new. W e ’ v e a l w a y s l o o k e d forward to being on the road, getting to experience a different climate.” Having a young team, the experience of traveling will be a new adventure for many players. Sophomore Shannen Wacker is no stranger to road trips and is hopeful the team can adjust. “Traveling might have a little

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impact with the team,” Wacker said. “Getting into good habits is really important; we have to get used to landing, going straight to practice and then getting into game mode but I think we’ll be able to pull it together and do really well.” As the Lady Eagles prepare for their first game on the road this season against Tulsa (4-10), Blankenship is hopeful for continued success. “We’ve embraced the opportunity and the memories that come with it,” Blankenship said. “Our program has always had good success on the road, its not always as easy but they look forward to the challenge.” After helping guide FGC to a 1-0 shutout over FIU last weekend, Wacker has been named the Atlantic Sun and College Sports Madness Player of the Week.

Women’s soccer

rewind Aug. 17 v Lynn W 7-0 Aug. 19 v No. 12 UCF L 4-0 Aug. 24 v Green Bay W 2-1 Aug. 26 v Illinois State T 2-2 Aug. 31 FIU W 1-0

fast forward UMKC Tournament Sep. 7 v Tulsa 6 p.m. Sep. 9 v Saint Louis Noon NAU Tournament Sep. 14 at Northern Arizona Sep 16 v UNLV

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