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Three FGCU dining locations fail inspections By Nina Barbero News editor @EN_Barbero

“I don’t care if you’re a RitzCarlton or a Mom and Pop, you’re going to have the occasional insect.”

The Department of Health inspected the dining locations on campus on Tuesday, Sept. 23 and gave three out of the eight locations a grade of “unsatisfactory.” Those locations — the Eagle Café, Einstein’s Bagels and the Florida Gulf Coast University Catering Kitchen — will be re-inspected on Oct. 13. The main issue the health inspector noted in the reports was torn gaskets, referring to the white rubber seal along a refrigerator door. According to Joe McDonald, assistant vice president of business services, the gaskets work to keep air out of the fridge. The gaskets that were noted on the health reports will be replaced. The health inspector noted that the refrigerator temperature was too high in a cooler in the Eagle Café, which consists of Subway, Taco Bell, Azul’s and the C3 convenience store. McDonald explained that the temperature was high because the Coke delivery truck driver had propped the fridge door open while loading soda. “They (employees at the convenience store) removed all of the food products that the inspector told them to throw out, but the

- Assistant VP of Business Services Joe McDonald physical plant had been monitoring the temperature all day and it was fine until the Coke delivery guy arrived,” McDonald said. The health report also mentions that the floors and counters in the Eagle Café were dirty, but McDonald said that the inspector came during the lunchtime rush, when the employees were busy keeping up with customers. “They do have a set schedule for cleaning, and Aramark has its own safety team,” McDonald said. He noted that because Chick-fil-a, Blu Sushi, Starbucks and Truly Organic are chains either locally or nationally, they all have their own strict guidelines for health and safety. The health report noted that there were “live roaches observed on sticky traps” in the Catering

>> Continued on A4 EN Graphic/Emily Ford Eagle Cafe, Einstein Bros Bagels and the South Village Catering Kitchen must be re-inspected by the Department of Health after receiving an unsatisfactory grade on their inspections.

Safety is RAD

UPD offers classes to teach women basic self-defense By Josh Akins @fgcueaglenews Photo courtesy of Universal Studios

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Safety is important at Florida Gulf Coast University. According to the college review site niche. com, FGCU received an “A” in Health and Safety for features including nightly police escorts, code blue emergency poles and a silent witness hotline. The Rape Aggression Defense class hosted by the University Police Department is another way to keep students safe. The class is led by Sgt. Heidi Blake and Lt. Anthony Rispoli of

UPD. However, RAD itself was not created by UPD or the school, but is actually a part of the RAD Systems of Self-Defense program founded by Lawrence Nadeau, a former Marine. According to Nadeau’s website, the goal of RAD is “to develop and enhance the options of selfdefense, so they become viable considerations to the woman who is attacked.” This mission statement clearly defines the goal of RAD, but what do the options of self-defense look like? “We really like to focus on the educational aspect of RAD,”

said Rispoli, who fully believes in the mission of the program. “We want to start conversations about ‘What is risk?’ and ‘How can we avoid risky situations?’” Rispoli said. “RAD teaches women about awareness, recognition, reduction, and avoidance of these kinds of situations.” Rape and sexual assault are serious problems on college campuses around the United States. More than 5 percent of women in college — about 300,000 women — experience rape or attempted rape annually, according to oneinfourusa.org, a

nonprofit rape research group. That does not include other forms of sexual assault, such as groping and forced kissing. It also does not include women who do not report their rape. “I think that because college students have so much new independence and freedom, some bad decisions are made,” Rispoli said. “All too often, women aren’t sure what to do in risky situations. RAD teaches them how to keep their options open.” Rispoli wants to emphasize that RAD is not a

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Students will have input on programs By Rebecca VanEtten @fgcueaglenews

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In front of a small gathering of faculty and family members, the accomplishments of 14 Lutgert College of Business students rang loudly throughout the room as they were inducted into the Lutgert College of Business student advisory council on Friday. Students in the Lutgert College of Business now have the opportunity to make their voices heard in decisions made by the college through the Lutgert College of Business student advisory council. The students work directly with

Dean Robert Beatty and three faculty advisors from the Lutgert College of Business. The idea for the council was Beatty’s own and was implemented within three months of his being here. “Florda Gulf Coast University and the Lutgert College of Business are committed to providing undergrads with a transformative and remarkable educational experience,” Beatty said. “Although we have student senators who help represent our interest in the university community, I found that there wasn’t a way for students to provide feedback to the dean and to the faculty concerning

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EN Photo/Hope Garza The Lutgert Advisory Council was inducted on Oct. 3 by Dean Robert Beatty.

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Events Autism Speaks is looking for students to assist with their annual walk. This year, the walk will be on October 11th at Estero Community Park. Assistance is needed with registration (beginning at 9am), set-up, clean-up, and other assigned tasks. Shifts are available. For more information, please contact Haley S. at hshuras@gmail.com. Would you like to participate in a Habitat for Humanity build?? Our Service Ambassadors are taking a group of students out for a build day on Saturday, October 18th. For more information, please contact Emily Sladicka (eksladicka7888@eagle.fgcu. edu) or Daniel Hernandez (dlhernan@ eagle.fgcu.edu). Alliance for the Arts is looking for student volunteers to assist with their Fall for the Arts event on Saturday, October 18th. There are two shifts available: 9am-1pm and 12pm-4pm. Duties included setting up games/activities, supervising games/activities, assisting with admission, assisting event coordinator, and cleanup. For more information or to get involved, please contact Breanna Rigg (brigg2746@eagle.fgcu.edu) or Brandi Course (education@artinlee.org). Koreshan State Historic Site will begin hosting a WEEKLY FARMER’S MARKET on Sunday, November 9, 2014! Assistance will be needed at the gate, with parking/parking lot services, and with cleanup. There will be room for at least 4-5 volunteers weekly from around 7:30am to 1pm. Please contact Mike Heare at Michael. heare@dep.state.fl.us or (239) 7078102 for more information. WGCU (on campus) presents family literacy workshops at 14 area Title I schools. The station provides singlepage handouts to parents who attend the workshops. Currently, all handouts are printed in English and WGCU

seeks to provide Spanish versions. This project requires a student who is fluent in Spanish and can translate in writing from English to Spanish. WGCU anticipates this project to start late August or early September. For more details please contact Paula Sklodowski at 239-590-2510 or email psklodow@wgcu.org. Calusa Nature Center is looking for students to supervise children’s games and crafts and pass out candy at their annual Friendly Forest event being held on October 24th and 25th from 10:30-4:00. Contact Sarah at sarah. cassani@gmail.com if you can join in the fun! American Cancer Society needs students to make phone calls and labels to help prepare for a large scale, upcoming event. Please contact Melissa at Melissa.horrie@cancer.org or 239-261-0337 if you are interested and available throughout this week and on Monday, October 13th.

Colloquium Florida DEP is looking for volunteers to help build a new oyster reef for the Peace River in Punta Gorda. Kate Aug, Florida DEP Community Outreach Coordinator, is looking for individuals & groups. You must be able to lift 30 lbs. to make oyster bags. Most bagging events are scheduled Tuesdays and Wednesdays 8:30 am to 10:30 am or so. Some Saturday dates are available. Please contact Kate by phone or email. Katherine.Aug@dep.state.fl.us or call: (941)-575-5861 Charlotte Harbor Preserve is partnering with The Nature Conservancy to launch an oyster reef restoration project adjacent to the City of Punta Gorda’s Trabue Harborwalk. Volunteers are needed to: prepare mat material, make oyster mats and fill bags with shells, and deploy the materials in the water. If you are interested in participating, please contact

Katherine Aug at (941) 575-5861 ext. 117 or via email Katherine.Aug@dep. state.fl.us. FGCU Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park in Naples is accepting additional student volunteers to assist with our beach survey and beach counts which take place 7 days a week. Contact Michael Odom at michael.odom@dep. state.fl.us or call 239-597-6196. Barefoot Beach is looking for volunteers to come out and help with removal of invasive species. Interested students should contact Jan at jjbchrch@comcast.net. 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 is ALWAYS looking for students to help around the park! If you are interested in partnering with Koreshan, please email Mike Heare at michale.heare@ dep.state.fl.us.

Long Term Would you enjoy mentoring fellow FGCU peers? Would you like to enrich the academic performance of other students? If so, apply to be a Peer Academic Leader (PAL) in the Center for Academic Achievement (CAA) for the spring 2015 semester. This position is a semester long commitment for approximately 8 hours per week. You will gain real world leadership skills, positive relationships with faculty, staff and peers, and a sense of achievement to see your mentees develop and grow. The PAL application deadline is Friday, October 31, 2014 at 12 Noon. Don’t miss out on this opportunity! For more information visit http://www.fgcu.edu/ CAA/pal-program.html or contact Ashley Langston in the CAA at (239) 590-1868 or via email alangston@fgcu. edu.

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FGCU students and faculty will wear pink at various campus sporting events throughout the month of October.

Celebrities show support for breast cancer awareness

By Dylan Schmittler @fgcueaglenews

Every October is an important month — Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This is a major international health campaign organized by breast cancer charities to increase awareness of the disease and to raise funds for research, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and a cure. The campaign also offers support to anyone affected by breast cancer during his or her life. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, breast cancer is the second most common cancer found in women. As many as one in every eight women born today in the United States will get breast cancer at some point. The good news is that this is survivable if it is caught and treated early. One way to determine if someone has breast cancer is by taking a mammogram. A mammogram is an x-ray picture of the breast that can detect lumps and help find cancer. Even celebrities are not immune to having breast cancer at some point in their lives. TV hostess Joan Lunden

was diagnosed with an aggressive type of breast cancer in June. She has undergone chemotherapy and a lumpectomy as part of what she called “a very complicated battle.” Lunden was recently on NBC’s “Today” talking about her ordeal. “Sometimes, you just want to give voice to other people,” Lunden said. Actress Christina Applegate also had her own ordeal with breast cancer. During the summer of 2008, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She chose to have a double mastectomy even though the cancer was only found in one breast. Christina’s mother is a repeat breast cancer survivor, so with a family history of the disease, Applegate said she chose the double mastectomy to reduce the chance that the cancer could spread or return. Applegate later founded the Right Action for Women, a nonprofit that provides financial aid to women at high risk of breast cancer. According to the Huffington Post, Angelina Jolie also took steps to prevent breast cancer. She underwent a double mastectomy and reconstructive surgery after being told she had as much as an 87 percent chance of getting breast cancer

FGCU goal: Raise $100 million by 20th anniverary By Nina Barbero News editor @EN_Barbero On Sept. 23, Florida Gulf Coast University President Wilson Bradshaw announced the start of a campaign to raise $100 million by FGCU’s 20th anniversary in 2017. Vice President for University Advancement Christopher Simoneau believes this is an achievable goal. “We have great ideas that people want to invest in,” Simoneau said. The difference between this $100 million campaign and all of the fundraising that FGCU and the foundation do year-round is that this campaign is focusing on five key initiatives. Of the goal, $30 million is intended for the area of academic excellence, $40 million for scholarships, $12 million for athletics, $10 million for community and regional impact and $8 million toward student success. Each of these initiatives involve different investment opportunities. For example, to achieve academic excellence, donations will pay for updates to classrooms and laboratories, as well as faculty training. To increase its community and regional impact, FGCU will invest

in and expand the programming at WGCU and continue to support continuing education through community classrooms in the Kapnick Center and Renaissance Academy, which cater to researchers and nontraditional students. To improve student success, donations will help improve academic advising programs, build a new recreation center and expand the internship opportunities available to students. While the majority of donors to FGCU are businesses and individuals in Southwest Florida region, Simoneau said that the percentage of alumni donors is growing. “Last year, the percent of alumni who gave back to the University grew from 2.7 to 5.5 percent — it basically doubled. Our alumni are more and more engaged in the school,” he said. Those who donate to FGCU are making an investment in education. “They see it as helping young people. They care about helping students, changing their lives and investing in them,” Simoneau said. The $100 million campaign is almost halfway complete. Since the Sept. 23 launch, FGCU has already raised $50 million toward its goal.

because she carries the BRCA1 gene. She lost her mother to ovarian cancer and her aunt to breast cancer. “Once I knew that this was my reality, I decided to be proactive and to minimize the risk as much I could,” Jolie said. One organization that is spreading the word about breast cancer is the Susan G. Komen organization. According to its website, in 1980, Nancy G. Brinker promised her dying sister, Susan, that she would do everything in her power to end breast cancer forever. In 1982 that promise became the Susan G. Komen organization, and it was the beginning of a global movement to end breast cancer. The organization that started with only $200 and a handful of potential donor names has now grown into the world’s largest nonprofit source of funding in the fight against breast cancer. More than $2.5 billion has been raised in groundbreaking research, community health outreach, advocacy and programs in more than 30 countries. Sports personalities are also trying to raise awareness for breast cancer. NASCAR driver Danica Patrick is trading her bright green No. 10 Sprint Cup Chevrolet for a pink

look to promote breast cancer awareness during the month of October. Her major sponsor, GoDaddy, is also hoping that millions of NASCAR fans and others will be inspired to donate or spread the word. According to AZcentral, Patrick’s pink race car is part of GoDaddy’s “Put the Brakes on Breast Cancer” campaign, which started last month. The names of those impacted by the disease will be placed on the car for the Martinsville race on Oct. 26 in Ridgeway, Virginia. Patrick will also sport a pink fire suit the last three October races. “I think far too many people know someone affected by this disease,” Patrick told writer Angelique Soenarie of AZcentral. Patrick’s friend had a double masectomy after testing positive for the breast cancer gene. “We wanted to do something a little different this year, something to honor people who have fought the disease, and we wanted to do it in a way that might help drive donations.” One way people can show support for breast cancer is by simply wearing a pink ribbon on their shirt. The pink ribbon has been the official symbol of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month since 1992.

It’s On Us campaign comes to FGCU frats

By Megan Turetsky @MeganTuretsky

Florida Gulf Coast University fraternities unleashed their own version of the It’s On Us campaign aiming to end sexual assault on college campuses. The It’s On Us campaign was launched nationally by President Obama’s administration on Sept. 19. The White House’s website states, “It’s On Us asks everyone — men and women across America — to make a personal commitment to step off the sidelines and be part of the solution to campus sexual assault.” Sexual assault is recognized nationally as a serious problem on college campuses, and the severity of the issue seems to have heightened in recent years. “An estimated one in five women has been sexually assaulted during her college years — one in five,” President Obama said during the unveiling speech. “Of those assaults, only 12 percent are reported, and of those reported assaults, only a fraction of the offenders are punished.” Many celebrities were featured on the national It’s On Us website advocating the end of sexual assault including Jon Hamm, Olivia Munn, Lance Bass, Kerry Washington and many others. Organizations such as Tumblr, BET, College Humor, NCAA and Newsweek have become partners of the national campaign. A stigma has surrounded greek life for being a large proponent to sexual assault in the past,

Tips from whitehouse.gov to prevent sexual assault Talk to your friends honestly and openly about sexual assault. Don’t just be a bystander — if you see something, intervene in any way you can. Get someone to help you if you see something – enlist a friend, RA, bartender, or host to help step in.

so members of the Interfraternity Council, Multicultural Greek Council and National PanHellenic Council at FGCU decided to create a public service announcement advocating for eradication of sexual assault on college campuses. Senior communications major Jordan Nation released the video on the FGCU IFC YouTube page on Oct. 3. “Sexual assault awareness is something that is really important to me. We need to tell men not to rape instead of telling women not to be raped,” he said. In the video, members of fraternities at FGCU stated facts about sexual assault and united in their opinion that sexual assault on college campuses needs to end with us shadowing the national campaign. Junior business management major Nicholas De La Giustina was one of the students featured in the PSA. “I am so happy that fraternities have been able to stand up and speak up against this important issue especially because there is a negative association with rape and fraternities,” he said. Students at the university felt that the PSA made a compelling argument on a controversial issue that needs to be addressed. “People tend to think of rape as a joking matter and it’s not funny, so this is important and it needs to be dealt with,” environmental engineering major Alexander Erlenbach said. “I don’t know how much of a problem it is on our university’s campus but it’s important to address the problem.”

Keep an eye on someone who has had too much to drink. Be aware if someone is deliberately trying to intoxicate, isolate, or corner someone else. Get in the way by creating a distraction, drawing attention to the situation, or separating them. Understand that if someone does not or cannot consent to sex, it’s rape.

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Cosplay and Costuming Club bringing thrills to campus By Jessica Souza Assistant news editor @Jessica_E_Souza Zombies came to life at the FGCU Cosplay and Costuming Club on Thursday, Sept. 2 with makeup tutorials to prepare for Halloween. Club member Savanna Grayson provided the makeup tutorials. Grayson got involved in makeup artistry – especially zombie makeup – after working on the annual Zombie Bike Ride in the Keys. “Today I used liquid latex and also paper towels, but the best thing that I always usually use is toilet paper, glue and wax,” Grayson said. She demonstrated how to apply the makeup on hands, knees and arms. The Cosplay and Costuming Club is perfect for students interested in creating their own costumes for any occasion. They provide tutorials in subjects such as sewing and makeup to help students learn how to create their own costumes. The club also gives students time to work on their costumes during the club so they can get help and share ideas with other members. Cosplay, which is short for costume play, is when people dress up as a specific character from a fictional series. Cosplayers are commonly seen at conventions like Comic Con, but the Cosplay and Costuming Club’s President Jake Tempkins wants to do more than simply dress up. “We’re getting ready for two collaborations with two clubs on campus,” Tempkins said. “We really want to get our name out there and be involved on

campus and have an impact.” The Cosplay and Costuming Club is working with the campus Food Forest for the annual Haunted Walk to scare people along the route around Halloween. Club members are thinking of and working on potential scary costumes like zombies, characters from the Silent Hill series, and splicers – people with horrible deformities from substance abuse and bad plastic surgery – from the BioShock video games. “That would entail us to get together and put on our costumes and go into the forest as people to walk through and scare them. It’ll be sort of like Halloween Horror Nights but in more of an enclosed area,” Tempkins said. The club is also working with the Asian Culture Club to host a Cosplay Café on campus, where people dress as their favorite anime characters and go to a coffee shop type of setting. Cosplay restaurants are popular in Japan and one, Maid Café NY, opened in New York City last year. “It’s essentially where like-minded people can get together, dress up in different cosplays, and share a meal together,” Tempkins said. The date of the Cosplay Cafe is to be determined. The Cosplay and Costuming Club meets every Thursday at 6 p.m. The location alternates between Merwin Hall and Ben Hill Griffin and is announced weekly via an email by Tempkins. To join the club, students can register on Eagle Link at https://fgcu. collegiatelink.net/organization/CCC.

(Left) The Cosplay and Costuming Club used liquid latex and paper towels to create zombie-like makeup effects.

>> Lutgert advisory council continued all aspects of their educational experience. We need to provide that feedback loop to our students.” There are 14 students on the council from the Lutgert College of Business. The students had to fill out an application, provide their resume, their current GPA and a letter of recommendation from a faculty member. Beatty and three faculty members reviewed each student’s material and chose the student representatives. One of the students on the council, Kathleen Wong, applied for the position to represent the Professional Golf Management program. “I know PGM just got inducted into the college of business in 2012, I think,” Wong said. “My professors were talking to me and they were like, ‘They are going to forget about us,’ and ‘We need somebody from PGM.’ I love the program and it has made my college experience so much more with the friends I have made. I want the opportunity to be able to support them and the rest of the students in the college of business.” The council members will meet once every month to provide feedback on current programs and on new projects the college may be thinking of adding. They will serve as role models to the rest of the student body and participate in service learning opportunities in the community. They will also have the opportunity to partner with businesses in the community to help with their professional development. The appointed members will serve until April and then the application process for new members will begin. Current members will have to re-apply and seniors will help Beatty and the advisors choose the new members. “Our customers are the students,” said council faculty adviser Gina Tran. “We want to make sure we are serving them well and doing what they need to help them be successful.” Students interested in being a part of the council can apply in the spring. For now, the 14 students on the board will serve as their representatives.

>> Health inspections continued Kitchen in Sugden Hall. McDonald said that the sticky traps show that the kitchen was being “proactive.” “I don’t care if you’re a Ritz-Carlton or a Mom and Pop, you’re going to have the occasional insect, especially in Florida with such a wet area,” McDonald said. McDonald said that despite the unsatisfactory ratings at those locations, all of the food on campus is safe to eat. “I’ve been here for three years, and there have been no instances of food issues,” McDonald said. “We have these inspections two or three times every year, and we have a new inspector every time, so he has to learn our system.” “I was pleased that all the food storage temperatures were fine − we had a unique situation with that cooler. We did have more unsatisfactory reports than normal, but now with the increased load at the Eagle Café, we have additional storage that we didn’t have before,” he said. FGCU’s contract with the food service Aramark ends July 2016. According to McDonald, there will be a dining consultant meeting with groups on campus this week to gauge what people are looking for in food options. Next semester, the university will put out a bid for new food contractors.

>> RAD class continued

martial arts class. Instead, it focuses on teaching women of different ages and fitness levels how to defend themselves in a variety of situations. According to Rispoli, “it’s completely free and open to all women.” There is not yet a RAD class for males. “We’re only certified to train women right now. Space is also an issue. But if we see more male interest in RAD, we might consider it,” Rispoli said. Sheilla Robles, a senior living in West Lake Village, enjoyed her experience with RAD.

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“It was very interesting,” Robles said. “The lessons are pretty simple and fit almost any situation. You go to three classes, and the first half is more about education, the second half is about actual techniques.” Robles thinks that even students who are hesitant about going to the course should try it.“Do it. Even one class is really worthwhile.” Students who would like to check out RAD for themselves can attend the classes from 6 to 10 p.m. on Oct. 13, 20, 27 in the Cohen Center room 214 Contact Sgt. Heidi Blake at hblake@fgcu.edu for more questions or to register.

Police Beat

9/28/2014 7:08 p.m. A silver car spun out of control and went into the grass near the main entrance of the university. The vehicle was successfully pulled out by a tow truck, with no visible damage. 10/01/2014 2:32 p.m. A complainant reported a possible assault in the Cohen Center and reported it to the information booth. The victim was unavailable for comment, and the situation was referred to Judicial Affairs. 10/01/2014 5:05 p.m. A 3-foot alligator was spotted on the walkway between Sugden Hall and Garage 1. The alligator made its way back into the water.

10/02/2014 12:16 p.m. A victim in an ongoing trial called UPD to report that a friend of hers spotted a trespassing student in Garage 4. UPD canvassed the surrounding area and did not see the trespasser. A third party called and stated that he was a former fraternity brother of the subject, and is 70 percent sure he saw the subject in the area. 10/03/2014 3:05 p.m. A concerned mother reported that she had not heard from her son in two days. She contacted his friends, who had not heard from him either. Contact was made with the resident, and he has since contacted his mother. 10/03/2014 3:20 p.m. A student hockey player was walking toward his car as a parking services employee was writing a ticket. The student called the parking services employee a “f***ing f***ot” and stuck his middle

finger in the employee’s face. The employee called UPD, but the student was gone when an officer arrived. The student returned to the scene and initially denied calling the employee derogatory names, but eventually admitted that he lost his temper. It was suggested that he get some professional help with his temper. The student apologized to the parking services employee, and the case has been forwarded to Student Affairs. 10/03/2014 9:22 p.m. A R.A. observed a student near the Osprey Hall smoking station shooting a flammable liquid out of a water gun and setting a stick on fire. UPD responded and disposed of the water gun and alcohol. 10/05/2014 1:30 p.m. An officer was requested at Osprey Hall to standby for a drug search. All three residents and a guest were present. There was an electronic glass pipe, approximately 15 grams of marijuana and a small amount of Molly (ecstasy) in the room. The juvenile was sent home, and the residents were brought to Lee County Jail. 10/06/2014 12:12 p.m. A R.A. requested to meet with an officer at the West Lake Village Clubhouse. The R.A. was with a resident who was upset because she hadn’t been able to talk to her boyfriend that day. The boyfriend goes to school in Arkansas. The resident had tried to get the associate director’s phone number because he is a member of her boyfriend’s fraternity, and when the R.A. refused to give her the number she became upset. The resident eventually calmed down and explained that she would wait for her boyfriend’s fraternity brother to get home and see if he could contact the boyfriend.

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By Kelli Krebs Opinion editor @TheReal_KKrebs Before October, I was a virgin. A Halloween Horror Nights virgin, to be exact. As someone who loves horror movies and Halloween, I was more than excited to finally get the chance to attend Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando after spending every October at Busch Garden’s Howlo-Scream. I’ll say right now, I enjoyed Halloween Horror Nights over any Busch Gardens scare-event I’ve ever attended, and if I could, I’d head back again this Halloween season. So here are my lists of the scariest, overall-best and most successfully adapted attractions from Universal Orlando’s 24th Halloween Horror Nights. Halloween Horror Nights will run select nights through Nov. 1.

Scariest: 1. Halloween: Let’s start off with the fact that you’re in a house with Michael Myers, the terrifying masked murderer in the 1978 classic, “Halloween.” Not to mention the fact that he seems to literally appear behind every single corner, and at one point, you’re surrounded. All around, HHN did a fantastic job with this on all fronts, especially the fear factor. I don’t consider myself someone who gets scared easily, but I’ll admit, I was frantically shoving my way toward the exit in this one. Scariness: 8.5/10 2. The Walking Dead: End of the Line: A zombie jumping out at you in a dark house can be scary, but a “herd” slowly coming toward you during a lightening storm is way scarier. Actually that was the most terrifying part. Universal used more “scaractors” (scare-actors) in this house than they ever have before. The maze is three-times the size of any house built, which at points worked well because wasn’t the world overrun by these guys? What would’ve made it scarier? Limit the amount of guests at a time. Allow small groups to go in, then wait for them to reach some sort of checkpoint, then send the next group in.

Sometimes the conga-line-like nature of the house gave away a lot of potential scares. The lightening storm, which was basically a strobe light with an incalculable amount of walkers toward you, without a doubt won me over. Scariness: 6.5/10 3. Dollhouse of the Damned: I don’t care how you look at it, dolls are creepy. With the recent release of “Annabelle,” a spin-off of “The Conjuring,” the dollhouse really couldn’t have come at a more perfect time. The house uses a creepier and disturbing tactic, however, with the incorporation of demonic porcelain dolls, giant buff baby doll mutants and mirror tricks, I’m now thinking twice before watching “Toy Story.” Scariness: 6/10

Best adaptation from the original series: 1. Alien vs. Predator: Universal managed to collaborate with 20th Century Fox to bring their own original story to the table. Original yes, although, all of these movies basically hold the same plot: The predator hunts the aliens, the aliens hunt the humans and humans get caught in the middle. The attention to detail in this house was literally jaw-dropping. The set, which takes place on the predator species’ spaceship, was nothing short of awesome. Both the costumes and props looked like they were plucked directly from the movie set. Only disappointment? There wasn’t much interaction between the two species. Instead it was more like an infestation with a touch of human victims that faced an unfortunate demise when they got in the way. Either way, it was pretty well done. As far as the scare-factor, AVP was pretty light. There was a bit of an overkill with the use of the face-hugger as a scare, but the house managed to redeem itself with the last full-scale attack scene. Adaptation quality: 9/10 2. Tie: The Walking Dead and Halloween: Both of these hit the nail on the head as far as accuracy but weren’t quite as detailed as AVP. It was pretty cool to see the different scenes so well done in the Walking Dead, but eventually they all seemed to blend together. The maze basically takes y o u through the beginning of season

four. From the destruction of the prison, the walker-infested woods of Georgia, Daryls house, to the very last episode where we’re left in Terminous. As a huge fan of the series and comics, it was nice to see little Easter eggs from the series. While Halloween had a lot of scares, the separate rooms in the house seemed to blend together. Maybe it was the awful 1970s decorating that were plucked out of the film, but there weren’t too many “wow” factors as far as the set. However, the garage scene was very well done and redeemed the house to tie it with the Walking Dead. Adaptation quality: 7/10 3. The Purge: Anarchy: As a big fan of the anxiety-inducing movies, it was very exciting to see this done as a scarezone. If you haven’t seen the movies, they basically run with the idea that it’s human nature to kill, and once a year, are allowed to “purge themselves” while crime is legal for 12 hours. The story basically morphs into the more wealthy class “buying” lower class citizens to sacrifice in the safety of their homes. With that said, the “scaractors” were dressed in street clothes and it was nearly impossible to notice them until it was too late and a chainsaw was rawring behind you. The extra touch of adding characters wearing prep school blazers and those obviously of the “higher class” was a nice added detail. The best part definitely has to be the auction show where “captured” characters were actually auctioned off to guests. It was a nice piece of interaction between the show and guests, but it would’ve been cool to see something done farther as far as the winners of the auction. Adaptation quality: 6.5/10

Less frightening: Giggles and Gore: I’m not really sure why clowns were ever a thing for children’s birthday parties because they’ve never actually been anything but incredibly creepy. The idea behind this was that “evil clowns are not born, they’re made.” The creators ran with that and, well, the description reads that kidnapped people are “stretched, smashed and eviscerated, faces are peeled off, voice boxes are torn our and bodies are stuff with... other bodies.” So there’s that. Overall:

6.5/10 Roanoke: Cannibal Colony: For the history buffs out there, the creators played with the idea that the reason for the disappearance of the Roanoke Colony in Virginia was due to cannibalism when a supply ship took three years to return. They also incorporated the legend of the Wendigo, the Native American spirit that is associated with cannibalism, so that was a pretty cool aspect. While the designs of the colonial costumes were heavily researched and well done, and the idea itself was awesome, the attraction itself fell a little flat and reflected that of another zombie house. Overall: 5/10 Dracula Untold: The Reign of Blood: Considering the movie still actually hasn’t come out yet, this was already an uphill battle. Especially considering the movie doesn’t look that great to begin with. The plot line was unclear and it felt more like you were stuck in the middle of a medieval war rather than surviving bloodthirsty monsters. The set overall was well done, but the labyrinth itself wasn’t very scary. Overall the maze was a disappointment as I’m sure the movie probably will be. Overall: 3/10 From Dusk Till Dawn: Maybe it was the snake aspect, maybe I was over the vampire scares, or maybe it was the fact that it was 1 a.m. and both the actors and I were exhausted, but I did not enjoy this. The attraction is based on the El Rey Network series and takes place in a remote biker bar in the desert that’s actually occupied by an ancient group of snake-like vampires. The “exotic” dancers are always enjoyable to watch and I will admit, the end scene was kind of cool. Overall: 2.5/10 Overall, I loved HHN. As I said earlier, the detail that Universal always has in its attractions is always fantastic, and held true for this year’s event. 9/10 overall.

Best overall attractions: 1. Halloween 2. Walking Dead 3. Alien vs. Predator

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‘Vienna — 1784-1827’ concert at Bower School on Oct. 19 By Madison Spector @MadiSpector From the streets of Vienna, Austria to the halls of Florida Gulf Coast University’s Bower School of Music, four prominent musicians will soon be sharing their talent

with an unforgettable performance. The Oct. 19 concert is titled “Vienna – 1784-1827.” It will include pieces such as Mozart’s Violin Sonata in B-Flat Major, Beethoven’s Violin Sonata No. 8 and will end with a bang with the rare performance of Mozart’s Piano Concerto in D Minor,

which was arranged for a quartet by Joahnn Nepomuk Hummel. The concert will feature Patrick Neal on violin, Suzanne Kirton on flute, Si-Cheng Liu on cello and the Bower School of Music’s very own professor Michael Baron on piano. “The pieces chosen for this performance

are by far some of the most magnificent works written during the late 18th and early 19th century,” Kirton said. The concert will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19. Tickets are available online through the Bower School of Music’s webpage at $10 for the public and $7 for students.

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‘Equalizer’ captivates viewers By Eddie Moore @XmanTheIII

Photo courtesy of Samantha Bower A Step Above Perfection recruits new members on the Cohen Center Lawn. (Top from right) Kiana Granda, Sophonie Lucce, Richantae Johnson and Keyanna Davis. (Kneeling) Sadluny Buron, right, and Erica Angel.

ASAP steps to its own beat By Samantha Bower @EagleNewsEnt There are numerous outlets for students to express their creativity at Florida Gulf Coast University. If you are interested in dancing, performing, making music and using spoken word, then you’re in luck! There is a club on campus that combines all of these forms of art together. A Step Above Perfection, otherwise known as ASAP, is a step-dancing team that combines percussive dance with intricate rhythms to produce a powerful form of art. Stepping is derived from the fundamentals of break dancing, gymnastics and African and Caribbean dance. Participants use their entire bodies as an instrument. Through a mixture of handclaps, footsteps and the occasional chant, step teams captivate audiences with their intense shows. A Step Above Perfection first came to FGCU’s campus in January 2009. The club has 13 members, all of whom are female. “All that is required of potential new members is a willingness to be taught as a team, keeping an open mind and having a love to step” said Sandluny Buron, an active member of ASAP. The team provides new members with a second family. “We are open to anyone, not just one specific ethnicity,” Buron said. “It is something that is extremely important to the members of ASAP.”

Every new member brings along a set of skills and connections. Networking on and off campus has provided the club with opportunities they didn’t start off with five years ago. Since its start, ASAP has performed in numerous shows and functions. Some of their proudest performances include stepping at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade in Fort Myers, middle schools and Lehigh Senior High School. One of the best parts about all of these opportunities is that they provide members with service-learning hours. ASAP is adamant about using their talents to help encourage others to selfexpress. Every February, ASAP performs in a showcase on campus that highlights how hard they have worked all year and gives the FGCU community a chance to see their skills and abilities. The club will be performing at the upcoming Eagle Expo hosted in the Cohen Center. ASAP practices every Thursday night. The club is looking for prospective members to come out to their audition next semester. The group encourages driven students with goals of building relationships and creating strong bonds to try out. There are no outside costs to become a member of ASAP. For more information about this club and how to get involved, go to https://fgcu. collegiatelink.net/organization/ASAP

While sitting through the previews before “The Equalizer,” I felt myself becoming anxious of the two-hour run time I had just signed myself up to sit through. The trailers even seemed to drag on as I finished half of the snacks I cheaply snuck into the theater. Now as I approached the next 12 minutes (with only one bag of yogurt-covered pretzels) I became more anxious. Denzel Washington captivates the audience immediately. He appears as an over compulsive and possibly over generous hardware store employee with OCD who loves to read and help people. Bob (Washington) has a certain protocol for all of his day-to-day actions. As part of that protocol he records how long each task takes with his wristwatch. Bob times his commute to work, how long it takes him to shave and brush his teeth. Helping people is a strong part of the hero’s decorum; eventually, his good Samaritan efforts force him out of retirement from being a mercenary. When the Russian mafia, corrupt cops and small-time crime interfere with Bob’s calculated schedule, he has to find out how long it will take him to restore peace. Bob’s friend Ralphie (Johnny Skourtis) becomes an overweight sidekick as he gets Bob to be his personal trainer. After Teri (Chloë Moretz), a young Russian prostitute, speaks with Bob at his usual café, he takes her into his routine, but he

later takes it upon himself to ensure she can leave behind her current painful life. Teddy (Marton Csokas) is brought in by the Russian mobsters to find out who Bob is, where to find him and kill him. Csokas plays his role beyond that of other typical Russian movie mobsters and does a good job of holding his own on screen with Washington. His insanity is consistent throughout the film, but he adds this sophisticated touch to Teddy — an element of the character that grows more present as the plot progresses. The villain becomes this hybrid of elegance and danger, with enough Russian connections to tear apart Bob’s neighborhood, but Bob has some old connections of his own to reach out to. His character may be older, but Washington is still himself in “The Equalizer” as he delivers a “Man on Fire”caliber performance. Denzel was riveting yet mysterious while following a time consuming script that seemed to be lacking some transitions. Nonetheless, he still delivered something special to watch in every scene. Go see this movie. The climax of the movie is worth the lengthy wait. Just seeing Bob eliminate bad guys such as Batman on a limited budget was awesome. Overall, the film was thrilling and had me guessing through most of it. If you are looking for romance or a date movie, try elsewhere. Anyone looking for great action and excellent acting should spring for the large, refillable soda and witness this epic box-office hit.

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Tips to grow a healthy, happy container garden By Maggie Williams @maggietweeters

out what grows best in your home garden environment.

Growing a garden as a college student may be easier than you think. The tips listed are helpful hints and tools that I use in my container garden that have helped keep my garden healthy and happy. Container gardens provide ways to keep your veggies, fruits, herbs and plants in a more controlled environment when dealing with choosing potting soils, weather exposure and animal/insect risk. The majority of the pictured plants have been grown from organic seeds in recyclable containers and planted in organic soils.

You get cranky when you are hungry and so does your garden. When gardening in the heat of Southwest Florida it’s extremely important to make sure your container garden stays hydrated. Watering your garden before 11 a.m. and/or after 5 p.m. will help the plants digest the water rather than the water evaporate from the summer heat before the roots even get a taste. The soil of your individual plants will show their need for water or additional soil. With plants such as tomatoes, the soil will appear dry almost six hours after watering, whereas herbs, such as basil, can appear to have damper, darker soil for days depending on the heat.

Don’t be afraid to get your hands dirty. Trying new things is part of the college experience. Gardening is possible in a dorm room, on a patio and in a backyard, so long as each plant is cared for. Many believe that when starting a garden you must go to the nearest home and garden store to buy expensive pots, water cans and seeds; however, that’s just not true. Especially when starting a garden for the first time, planting seeds can be done in recyclables such as water jugs, milk cartons and even eggshells. Container gardens are a great way to test your green thumb and figure

Be patient — growth of any kind takes time. With proper care, the right environment and a little bit of luck, container gardeners will see a tiny seed grow into a producing plant. Time is a garden’s best friend. When starting a plant from seeds, it will only take days to begin to see little green leaves sprout out of the soil; however, that’s only the beginning. As a plant grows, its roots will begin to stretch and soak up more and more

nutrients from the soil to prepare itself for production. It’s important to have patience with fruit and vegetable bearing pants because a plant must mature to a certain point before producing. Many plants show that they are reaching producing potential by flowering. Plants express what they are feeling through body language. We use body language to express how we feel. Gardens can do the same. Common sense will assist decisions made in making the plants in your garden happier and healthier. If soil appears to be dry, and/or the leaves of your flowers are drooping, they are thirsty for water. Whereas, if the soil is still damp it’s alright to skip a watering day or two until the roots have time to absorb the water from the soil. If you find that the water is pooling at the top of your soil it’s being over watered, which in a container garden can cause rotting of the roots. Sunshine warms the soul of the garden. Many people struggle with seasonal depression due to lack of sun and warmth. Plants can experience similar feelings. Many plants will not require full sun, however, for those plants that do require full sun it’s

important that they are put in a sunny spot. As plants begin to grow, vine and spread its roots, you will find that your plants will lean toward the sunshine to maximize its exposure. As plants grow they will require pruning of dead leaves and non-producing flowers to avoid wasting nutrients on dying parts of your plant. Also, harvesting regularly will help maintain constant growth of your plants, especially herbs. Doing your homework will bring great success. In school, we are given homework to foster a better understanding of the material presented to us in class. With gardening, it’s important to research each plant to figure out what kind of environment and watering habits are needed. Every plant is different — some will flower prior to producing, and some will change colors before the vegetable or fruit is ripe enough to harvest. Searching for harvesting techniques of your plants will help you properly remove what is ready without harming the plant, thus allowing your plant to produce again.

EN photos/ Maggie Williams 1. Basil sprouts from ithe inside of an organic eggshell. 2. Green beans grown from the inside of a recyclable orange juice container, 3. A recyclable watering jug made from an old milk jug. A grape tomato plant is pictured in the background. 4. The bell pepper plant begins to grow a small pepper. The bell pepper flower shows signs of producing. 5. The lettuce mix that is grown inside a recyclable water jug is ready to be cut for a fresh garden salad. 6. Green beans show a healthy body language with strong beanstalks, normal green colors and flower-blooming string beans. 7. Bell peppers start to turn red and are ready to be picked. 8. Okra soaks up the evening sun.

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Open-mic night opens Oct. 9 in Fort Myers By Oliver Seibert @oliverinlux Downtown Fort Myers is a place I hope that most of us younger than 25 have come to enjoy at one time or another. There is great food, events and drinks. However, if you have been there anytime within the past two years, you might have missed a small gem that was previously available to anyone who was seeking a venue for great music and very, very good beer, among a star-struck menu of amazing foods and other drinks, surrounded by adept performers and artists whose sole purpose was to entertain. Yes, I said drinks, and yes, they are very good, but by no means should anyone think that means this is only for those of us who have earned our 21 stripes. The only thing required to be welcome here is a desire to have a good time and a respect for entertainment. This venue has changed names more

than P. Diddy. The current moniker is United Café. It’s the most recent and seemingly best managed cafe ever to be placed in this storefront. It has been called United Café for the past three years. With the way business has picked up, it looks like “United Café” will be on the sign above its old-time red door for many years to come. The open mic at United Cafe was ended abruptly after some teenagers showed much disrespect. Its return 7 p.m. Oct. 9 can be credited to Denver Dorsey, the United Café’s manager. Dorsey became the manager after the departure of Thom Nobles, a very widely respected gentleman who manned the bar for a long time. Dorsey asked the owner to agree to a trial run of the open mic after a Facebook post indicating the return received enough “likes” to ease his mind. “I think the few of us that work here now have wanted to bring the open mic back for a while and the opportunity just presented itself,” Dorsey said. “I’m excited. We are

letting people fill certain time slots ahead of time just for this night, but of course we will still let anyone sign up and play like they did back in the day. There will be $2 beer specials, too. I think after the first run, we will be able to sense how it will go from there.” A good open mic relies very heavily on the host. The host that brought so much to the event before it ended was a local spoken word artist, Mandalin Warrick, now a tattoo artist at HOWL Art Gallery. “I’ve missed that open mic like a phantom limb,” Warrick said. “Everyone had the opportunity to say/do whatever they had to offer. We all got to witness and collaborate with so many different sides of talent. What we had there was special. I’m really happy the opportunity is opening up in that space again.” Everyone from performers to musicians are welcome to partake in this night. It’s been known to attract serious talent each

week. “The open mic nights hosted at United Café present an ideal situation for great talent to flourish,” said Hunter Dahlen, a prior open-mic musician. “The location and atmosphere are nearly cinematic and the performers have always left me satisfied with an appreciation for the unseen, great deal of talent located in the larger Fort Myers area.” AJ Colton is a local hip-hop artist who writes his music under the moniker of Nodding Off. He is also a founding member of the group Sriracha Chakra. He has some passionate words for United Café and the importance it made in his life. “The biggest problem, for events like this is the lack of support,” Colton said. “Without business, things like this can’t continue. I have been attending this event since its start in ’06. Being a young musician in the area and with no venues to perform at besides shady bars, this was like a safe haven.”

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Whitney Masters, Eleonora Kazarian, Gigi Meyer and Olivia Mesner celebrate their win over the University of North Florida.

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The week ahead in FGCU Athletics

10/10 Volleyball at USC Upstate 6 p.m. (ESPN3)

10/10 MXC 10/10 WXC 10/10 W Soccer FSU Cross Country FSU Cross Country Northern Kentucky Invitational Invitational 7 p.m. 6:20 p.m. 6:20 p.m.

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10/12 W Soccer 10/13-14 M Golf 10/14 M Soccer Lipscomb Sagamore Fall Preview at Louisville 1 p.m. All Day 7 p.m.

10/14 Volleyball Florida A&M 7 p.m.

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Major League Baseball postseason in full swing By Matthew Walzer @matthewwalzer24 The MLB postseason is in full swing and has been nothing short of exciting. Things started out Tuesday, Sept. 30 with The Kansas City Royals beating The Oakland Athletics, 9-8, in a thrilling 12-inning game to secure the American League Wild Card. Royals’ catcher Salvador Perez knocked a walk off single down the third base line to score the winning run. This was Kansas City’s first postseason win since 1985. The Royals’ Cinderella Story continued, as the brilliant pitching of starter James Shields, and magnificent defense of center fielder Lorenzo Cain allowed the team to sweep the Los Angeles Angels. The Royals advance to the American League Championship

The Kansas City Star/ John Sleezer Kansas City Royals starting pitcher James Shields and first base coach Rusty Kuntzem hug after the Royals defeated the Los Angeles Angels.

Series against the Baltimore Orioles Friday, Oct. 10. The Orioles’ path to the championship series was similar to that of the Royals, sweeping the Detroit Tigers in three games thanks to offensive outbursts in games one and two, winning 12-3 and 7-6, respectively. Solid pitching in game three by starter Bud Norris and relievers Andrew Miller and Zach Britton led to a 2-1 win for the Orioles. In The National League, the San Francisco Giants comfortably beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-0 behind a lights-out performance by starter Madison Bumgarner. The NL division series have been much different than the AL. The Giants held a 2-1 lead over the Washington Nationals going into last night’s West Coast game, after a Bumgarner error in game three cost

San Fran the chance to sweep. The St. Louis Cardinals beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2 Tuesday night to win their NLDS matchup, three games to one. The National League Championship Series begins Saturday, Oct. 11.

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FGCU sweeps South Carolina in opening weekend By Mike Danielewski @MDanielewski The Florida Gulf Coast University D3 hockey team gears up to take on the University of Tampa at 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10 at the Ice Sports Forum in Brandon. The Spartans come to Germain Arena for game two of the series at 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct 11. Tickets are $5 at the door, but are free with your Eagle ID. The Spartans come with a previous 3-3-1 record, notching a win over the Gamecocks with a score of 7-5. Power forward Matthew Antonacci having scored nine goals in six games poses a huge scoring threat for the Eagles’ defense. Antonucci scored a hat trick against Palm Beach State College Saturday, Sept. 20. “Next weekend against UT should be a tough one,” Captain Mike Piatek said. “They picked up a few new rookies that are supposedly good, and they almost beat UCF, which is one of the best teams in our division. Next weekend should be a good battle, and we hope to see all the fans back at the rink Saturday night.” FGCU held its home opener at Germain Arena on Friday, Oct. 3 against the South Carolina Gamecocks. The Eagles had an undefeated weekend against the Gamecocks with a score of 4-3 Friday night and 4-0 Saturday. “We will need to continue to build on our teamwork as a whole,” Coach Kevin Mixon said. “Getting to know our line mates and their mannerisms on the ice is something that will continue to grow all throughout the season. We will continue to work hard in practice this week and build on the weekend’s success.” During the ninth minute of the first period, Eagles’ scoring began with a powerplay goal Ryan McAleese assisted by Brett Sutton and Zach Cacpo. Four minutes after, the Eagles continued their control when Sutton put another puck past the Gamecocks’ goaltender John Musciano. With less than 3 minutes left in the period, Paul Moneuse put in a shorthanded goal, before the Gamecocks got their first goal of the game, putting a puck past FGCU’s starting goaltender Tyler Toyota. The Eagles came out flying, at the start of the second period. During the third minute of the second period, Moneuse corralled a pass from Piatek and buried his second goal of the game, and the only goal of the second period. “All four coaches did a great job of helping us play better and pointing out what we need to change during the game,” Piatek said. “Our biggest killer was penalties. We need to quit taking lazy penalties and make smarter plays. Other than that it wasn’t a bad opening weekend, but there’s room for improvement.” The third period shots favored the Gamecocks, with S.C.

15 of the 16 Eagles shots. The Eagles ignited the packed stands, with a hardhitting second period. Met with a rash of penalties, FGCU successfully killed three second-period penalties. With seven minutes left in the second period, forward Gabe Lamontagne scored his first of the season past a rattled Gamecocks’ Musciano. “I would like to thank all the fans for coming out to our games this weekend and packing the house,” Piatek said. “It makes a big difference when the crowd is there cheering us on. They get us going when we need a spark.” The third period displayed hard hitting and penalties. Blasting one behind Musciano, defender Edmondson, assisted by McAleese and Sutton, began FGCU’s third-period scoring. Mike Gutowitz made a smooth pass to McAleese, who netted his second goal of the season. “First, I would like to thank EN Photo/ Mike Danielewski the study body for bringing two outstanding crowds to D3 Senior forward Ryan MsAleese receives the puck behind FGCU’s net to begin the play toward the other end of the ice. hockey’s opening weekend,” outshooting the Eagles 15-10. S.C. put another one on the McAleese said. “With the board in the seventh minute with a powerplay goal scored crowd and excitement of a new season, the entire game by Kyle Ware. The Eagles led the third period in penalties was filled with big hits and exciting plays that I thoroughly with 21 minutes, 15 of which were attributed to Steven Perez enjoyed.” for spearing. With 16 seconds left in the third period, the Tyler Toyota, Eagles’ starting goaltender, shut out the Gamecocks were able to slip another one past Toyota, but Gamecocks. Toyota stopped 36 shots in Saturday’s meeting it wasn’t enough and FGCU kept its lead pulling off the first against S.C, and only allowed three goals from a combined win of season with the home opener. 65 total shots on net. Toyota’s .95 save percentage proved Saturday night’s meeting was commanded by a invaluable for the Eagles. determined Eagles squad. Outshooting the Gamecocks 42“I am happy to be apart of a new family and am very 36, FGCU pulled out its second win of the weekend. much looking forward to our season as a whole,” McAleese “We came together great during our first two games of said. “I want to take it one game at a time, but am optimistic the year,” Piatek said. “We started a little shaky in the first about our chances. We have a core group of men who have game and got the win, but we’re not satisfied. We came the ability to do great things if we keep coming together. together the next day and played a lot better.” If Saturday is an indication of us gelling better just after Jimmy Williams put the first point on the board for Friday’s game, I’d hate to be UT this weekend.” FGCU with an unassisted goal during the fourth minute of the first period. Gamecocks’ goaltender Musciano stopped

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Greatest weekend ever in college football tough to beat By Justin Kane Editor-in-chief @ByJustinKane Last weekend was the best weekend of college football I’ve ever witnessed. I’ve seen good weekends where a few of the top25 teams lose, but never a weekend quite like this. In case you missed it, I’ll give you a quick recap. Eleven teams in the AP top 25 lost, including five of the top 10. Teams ranked 14 through 19 all lost. Ranked teams lost on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Only two teams didn’t move in the AP top 25, No. 1 Florida State and No. 13 Georgia. Twentythree teams either went up or down in the poll. What the hell, man? If you were a betting man, or woman, you would be asking that same question. Personally, I loved it. I love seeing the top 25 get shaken up. I love seeing competitive games. Of the 11 upsets, five of them featured ranked teams against each other and only two were double digit losses. So you’re probably thinking, “what is the point of this column?” I’m glad you asked. After a very hectic week, I’m going to preview what seems to be a much calmer weekend... well somewhat calmer. Let’s start with the biggest game of the week. No. 2 Auburn (5-0, 2-0 SEC) visits Starkville, Mississippi, to face No. 3 Mississippi State (5-0, 2-0 SEC). Whoa. If you would’ve told me that this was going to be a top-five match up I probably would’ve slapped you in the face and taken your lunch money, because that would’ve been insane. The Bulldogs enter the game coming off two wins against No. 8 LSU and No. 6 Texas A&M. Wow. They are easily

the hottest team in football. I have the Bulldogs winning and winning big. The second biggest game of the week comes from the state where they claim everything is bigger. No. 9 TCU (4-0, 1-0 Big 12) heads to Waco, Texas, to face the fifth-ranked Baylor Bears (5-0, 1-0 Big 12). Usually the Big 12 comes down to Texas and Oklahoma but these two teams are the highlights of the conference. The Big 12 is known for its shootout offenses, but these teams allow 13.5 and 12.4 points per game, respectively, where on the other hand they both averagemore than 40 points a game. I think Baylor with a healthy Bryce Petty is a scary, scary team. I’ve got the Baylor Bears handling this one. Last but not least we have a redemption game of sorts. No. 12 Oregon (4-1, 1-1 Pac-12) heads to Pasadena, California, to take on No. 18 UCLA (41, 1-1 Pac-12) in a battle of two teams that lost the week before. Oregon will be looking for revenge after getting embarrassed at home by Arizona last week and just putting up 24 points. I said at the beginning of the year that Oregon was overrated and very beatable and I don’t think they will be able to rebound, especially on the road. I don’t think we’ll ever see a weekend quite like last weekend, but there will be some close ones. The introduction of the playoff makes these games even better to watch because now the committee looks at how teams look rather than just how they are ranked. With that being said, you’ll see more teams that are losing late take chances to win so they can look good. That leads to more exciting games and more and more finishes that come down to the last play. Get ready for the best year of college football.

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FGCU remains undefeated in A-Sun Conference play By Dylan Schmittler @dylansfgcu The Florida Gulf Coast University women’s volleyball team defeated Jacksonville University (15-25, 25-16, 2624, and 25-23). This improved the Eagles’ overall record from .500 to 8-7 and they maintained an undefeated Atlantic Sun conference record at 3-0. This was also the first Pink Out of the 2014-15 season at FGCU. Fans were asked to dress in pink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month. People were also able to purchase a pink FGCU t-shirt at the game for $10. All proceeds went to support breast cancer and breast cancer research. As part of Saturday’s Dig Pink event, the FGCU volleyball team collected $2,665 for the Side-Out Foundation, which supports medical research organizations and entities dedicated to providing patient services to breast cancer patients and their families. Senior Olivia Mesner was crucial for the Eagles. She led the Eagles with 20 kills for the match against the Dolphins. “Olivia was phenomenal. Jacksonville played extremely well in the first set and we knew that it wasn’t sustainable,” coach Matt Botsford said. “Although we didn’t play well in the first set, we knew we could even it out in the rest of the match with some big plays. Making those plays shows the progress we’ve made in the last three or four weeks. We are noticing that we’re starting to pull out close games like we saw in the third and four sets. We’re making plays when it matters.” The match did not start off well for the Eagles. They quickly fell behind 10-6 in the first set before calling a timeout. They managed to close the gap to 10-9 before the Dolphins took control. The Dolphins used a 10-2 run to take control of the opening set. Ultimately, the Dolphins won set one 25-15 to take a 1-0 lead in the match.

The Eagles fell behind 7-2 early in the second set. Soon afterwards, FGCU used a 7-2 run to take control of the set. Midway thru the set, it was tied 13-13. The Eagles used that momentum and ultimately knotted the match at 1-1 by making set two 25-16. The Eagles continued the momentum into the early parts of set three. The Eagles produced 30 digs and three blocks to stop the Dolphin attack. The teams tied at 9-9 before FGCU produced a four-point run and forced the Dolphins to call timeout at 13-9. FGCU took hold of the lead briefly before JU closed and eventually tied the set at 21-21. The Eagles held on to take the third set 2624. This gave the Eagles a 2-1 lead for the match after three competitive sets. The teams traded points to begin the fourth set. The Eagles won fourstraight points to take a 12-6 lead. With momentum on their side, the Eagles maintained the lead and extended the advantage to 18-10. The Dolphins battled back to bring the deficit to just one point at 20-19 late in the set. The Eagles maintained their composure in face of intense pressure. FGCU held on to take the fourth set 25-23, which gave them the match 3-1. FGCU and preseason favorite Lipscomb University are the only two A-Sun teams with an unblemished conference records in 2014. The Eagles took a break from conference play to take on BethuneCookman in Daytona Beach Tuesday night where they won, 3-1. The Eagles will return to conference play as they take on USC Upstate and Kennesaw away from the nest this weekend. — Opinion editor Kelli Krebs contributed to this report.

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Dunne’s Doghouse

Some players just still aren’t living up to their potential By Ryan Dunne @ryandunne81

Buffalo Bills running back C.J. Spiller

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It seems to get worse and worse for quarterback Geno Smith as he has been up and down this season and was at his lowest point yet on Sunday against the San Diego Chargers. After a disappointing first half in which Smith was 4 of 12 for only 27 yards and an interception, he found himself on the bench and replaced by veteran quarterback Michael Vick, who didn’t perform any better. Reports came out on Monday that Smith missed Saturday’s team meeting along with a few other players. For Smith, someone who is fighting to keep his job, missing a team meeting the day before a big game doesn’t help. Even with the benching, Smith remains the starter and will face a tough test as the Jets hit the road toward Denver to face a Broncos team coming off a big win against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday.

For someone with the talent that running back C.J. Spiller has, it is surprising to see him put the effort he had against the Detroit Lions. Spiller only had eight rushing yards on 10 carries while splitting time with running back Fred Jackson. I always said that you can never have too many running backs, especially ones who want the ball and run hard when they do. Jackson looked much better out of the two running backs, and unless Spiller can start to play better whenever he gets his hands on the ball, Jackson could take over the workload and Spiller could see his time diminish. Look for Spiller to redeem himself this Sunday as the Buffalo Bills host the New England Patriots.

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin

After being named the rookie of the month in September, wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin had a quiet performance against the Chicago Bears on Sunday. After being targeted a team high 11 times, Benjamin hauled in only three

catches for 38 yards. At 6-foot-5, it’s hard to imagine Benjamin not being able to catch more than just three passes on a Bears secondary that currently ranks 22nd in the NFL. Benjamin shouldn’t last long in the Doghouse though as he will remain quarterback Cam Newton’s number one target throughout the season. Benjamin and the Carolina Panthers head to Cincinnati to face a Bengals who are looking for redemption after being embarrassed by the New England Patriots on Sunday night.

presence provides so much for the Texans defense that they always rely on a big game from Watt, who finished the day with just four tackles. Watt and the Texans head to Indianapolis this Sunday to face the Colts in their first AFC South division game of the season.

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Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt

After having a Defensive MVP start to the season, defensive end J.J. Watt was off his game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. One play Watt may want to forget is when he had a clear path to quarterback Tony Romo’s blindside. With an easy sack in his sights, Watt whiffed as Romo made a nice spin move to avoid the sack and then found wide receiver Terrance Williams in the end zone for a touchdown. That play was a game-changer as the Houston Texans lost 20-17 in overtime. Watt’s

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Alfonsos: True brotherly love By Rebecca VanEtten @rebeccavanetten Dressed in a gray FGCU sweatshirt, junior Eduardo Alfonso woke his brother, Andres, up from a nap. A year ago, the wakeup call would not have been possible. After a year of competing on Texas Christian University’s men’s tennis team, Andres decided to transfer to Florida Gulf Coast University to be closer to home. Little did he know that the transfer would open up the possibility of going to school with his brother, Eduardo, who was attending Barry University at the time. “As soon as I knew he was going to transfer, I reached out to coach and asked him if there was space for me, too,” Eduardo said. “Basically it was the only opportunity we had, so I went for it.” Coach C.J. Weber originally spoke with Andres about a spot on the team, but opened himself up to the idea of bringing on both brothers after he talked to other coaches and did more research on them. “I knew that both of them were good players and on top of that I heard incredible things about them as young men and about their family and how they represent themselves and their values,” Weber said. “After knowing that information, I was really looking forward to the opportunity to bring them both on.” Despite being separated for a year, the brothers are finding the transition onto the same team an enjoyable experience. “I really like it because we can help each other and support each other,” Eduardo said. “Ever since we were very little we liked being with one another and spending time together.” The two got into tennis at a young age when they were living in Venezuela. Their parents gave them two rackets and they entertained themselves with tennis and other sports. “The court at our condo was really nice entertainment, but we didn’t take it too seriously,” Andres said. “We were into other sports and liked to play with more friends. Tennis is more one on one so we kind of played it together when we were bored and couldn’t find more people to play soccer or basketball or baseball.” However, when Eduardo was 12 and Andres was 10, tennis started to take the forefront in their minds. They moved to the United States in 2007 to escape the political

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turmoil in Venezuela and to improve their games. “In the beginning it was not easy,” Eduardo said about the move. “I personally missed a lot back home. It is a very different style in the way you live and the way you do everything.” As they started to take the sport more seriously, rather than forming a competitive relationship, they formed a supportive one. “My brother is a perfect example of perseverance,” Andres said. “He has always shone it to me and my family. He keeps working and working and he always gets better. That keeps me going.” The two brothers consider themselves similar but point out that their personalities are different. “I’m more of an introvert and he is more outgoing,” Eduardo said. “He is louder on the court. I’m more serious, and I would like to say more responsible too,” he said with a laugh. “I think we fit where he has his personality and I have mine,” Andres said after receiving a joking pat on the back from his brother. “It’s a good combination.” In terms of playing style, they continue to demonstrate their supportive relationship by pointing out their own strengths but highlighting the other’s strengths as well. “We are both fighters,” Andres said. “My style is more burning down the other player mentally and physically. I have my weapons and am very consistent. He can be more aggressive than me with his forehand and he is also very smart. He can figure out a match after being down whatever score and pulling it out somehow. That is one of his best skills. He can figure out what to do anytime of the match.” The comradery between the two transcends to those around them and to the other players on the team. “Both of them are very positive young men,” Weber said. “They are awesome to be around. The vibe and aurora around them just makes you want to be around them.” With the fall tennis season underway, the two are looking forward to the spring season to hopefully form a doubles team. For now, the two are enjoying the opportunity to be together again. “I think it is the best partner you can have,” Andres said. “Your brother.”

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Required courses Non-major classes are not beneficial By Alex Boyer @AlBoyer From a young age, children are told that college is about pursuing your dream, and the years before you graduate from high school are spent learning the basic educational skills you will utilize in the real world every day. Once it comes time to actually go to college and choose courses to take, you notice that there are several classes that you are required to take that do not tie back to the career you are pursuing. Many of the courses available for selection that fulfill our general education requirements are based around topics we have covered in high school and sometimes even before then. Often, students are forced to take these classes because of how quickly other classes reach maximum capacity. For my freshman year, most of my classes were just slightly harder versions of classes I took in high school, and much of the material covered just felt extremely repetitive. On top of that, I wasn’t even interested in the subject to begin with. As an English major, I hope to one day pursue a career as a writer of some sort. Naturally, one would assume that I should take classes solely based on the major I choose. On top of the classes I take that actually have to do with my major, I am required to take courses that will in no way benefit my future career. Passing my math and science courses wasn’t only difficult for me, but it was also wasting time I could have been spending expanding my knowledge on my major. Statistics killed my GPA despite the fact that I received high grades in my major classes. My years spent in high school learning advanced math taught me the most advanced math I’ll ever need to use. I would guess the more science- and math-minded students feel the same way about English and writing courses they’re required to take. Just as art or music majors don’t benefit from their required science courses. Your years in college are meant to be spent discovering your passions and figuring out what your goals are for the rest of your life. Taking courses that don’t benefit your future is just hindering you from gaining more valuable skills that could help you attain your goals. We all know that college isn’t cheap, and I want the money I spend on it to be put toward something that could strengthen my knowledge about the career I am pursuing.

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Ebola: Awareness, not panic, is key By Matthew Acton @MJActon Everyone has probably heard about the Ebola outbreak in Africa and that it is causing some to be concerned about a similar outbreak here in the United States. I recently read a Tumblr post that lamented that Ebola didn’t trend on Tumblr until someone was diagnosed with it in the United States. As I am writing, media outlets are reporting the first case of a person contracting Ebola outside of Africa. According to the Miami Herald, on Oct. 6, a child in Florida showed symptoms of Ebola, but tested negative. So, at the very least, people have become more aware of it as time has passed. My advice to everyone is to take precautions, but do not panic. I believe the most important factor to remember is that Ebola is transmitted through bodily fluids and not the air. Furthermore, according to the Centers for Disease Control, a person who has Ebola can only spread the disease if he or she has symptoms. So, even though it is important to remember that according to the CDC, symptoms may not occur for up to 21 days, you can have a large measure of control over whether you are at risk.

Be aware of your surroundings and the people with whom you come in contact. If you know anyone who is traveling or has traveled to an affected area, make sure to take extra precaution. Maybe even advise that person to get checked. If you are traveling to or from an affected area, be honest with officials and on official documents. One of the issues with handling the first known U.S. case was that, according to an Oct. 3 USA Today article, the traveler involved lied about assisting a pregnant woman with Ebola. If you are helping someone in need, you should not have any reason to lie. If you are a health worker, follow all protocols for sanitation and cleanliness. And, make sure people you have contact with know the risks. Finally, the CDC and state officials have a lot of advice, guidelines and information. If you are unsure of what to do, look them up. Web addresses follow. The Florida Department of Health information is at: http://www.floridahealth.gov/ diseases-and-conditions/ebola/index.html The CDC web information is at: http://www.cdc.gov/vhf/ebola/ Be aware, but do not panic!

The failure of fair-weather friendship

Reach out and care for pals, even strangers, dealing with mental illness By Joel Morris @JoelElMorris Here's a fun fact you're surely aware of: there's a lot of terribleness out there. So often, it doesn't come from any external forces, but from within ourselves or those closest to us. The common instinct is to run from that negativity, but guess what? That doesn't make it go away. The chance that you have or know someone who has mental illness is close to 100 percent. Twenty-five percent of college students have been diagnosed, and another 80 percent say their past year has been overwhelming, according to the National Alliance for Mental Illness. With all the upheavals and changes to act as triggers, any university sees an upswing in psychological problems. But then, a lot of us don't really want anything to do with it. Either it makes us uncomfortable or we chalk it up to a weakness or being overdramatic. It kills our buzz, right? Cheer up! Too bad that doesn’t help anything and can even make it worse. It's an attitude of ignorance and "don't make this my problem." I think Columbine and UC-Santa Barbara proved how quickly mental illness can become everyone's problem. One argument could be that everyday people don't know much about mental health, and

that those afflicted should be seeing professionals. This is very true. However (and I can only speak for myself here), seeing a therapist can be great help. For that time. But out of the office, bets are off. What's the day going to bring? What kind of triggers are going to be encountered? Therapists are not available 24/7. Are those in distress suppose to suffer in silence? Friends are supposed to be there in times such as those. You’re afraid they're going to bring you down, bro? Friendship, simply put, is a give and take, just like any relationship. With good friendships, you reap what you sow. When you're there, they are there for you later on down the line, and even if they aren't, the worst outcome is that you were a good and altruistic person. My fellow afflictees, I urge you to share your pain with another. It's scary to do and makes you vulnerable, and you don't even have to share everything, but everybody starts somewhere. If you're asked, don't lie — you don't have to bend the truth. For you others, find someone and ask them about their problems. See how they're doing. It can be someone who you know sees a counselor or has a history with issues, or it can be someone who has lust been through a lot lately. Hell, strike up a potential new friendship: it can even be a complete stranger who looks distressed. Don't be the coward who turns your back to your neighbor and says, “Not my problem.” Conquer your fear, reach out and everyone benefits.

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Transferring or staying depends on you By Ian D. Knight We are currently in the seventh week of the fall semester. The norm dictates that by now, everyone has finally decided in their minds whether or not they will be returning to Florida Gulf Coast University for the spring semester, particularly first-year students. That is perfectly fine, and no one can be blamed for having a change of mind, especially when they are in a position of inconvenience. However, after speaking with a few first-year students who are yearning to leave FGCU, I was taken aback by their rationale. The most common reason is the nightlife. The jest of the conversations were, “There is nothing to do in Estero, everything good is far away, and

everywhere closes early.” Others complained about the increments of wildlife around campus and the exposure to nature as it is, such as the bugs and the trees. At the end of the day, everyone is entitled to his or her opinions. Thus, here are my own. I am a 19-year-old sophomore and I could never imagine attending any another university. I perceive FGCU to be a resort. Not many schools have an actual lakefront that you can go sailing on, along with a beach that has hammocks in the shade. The housing facilities — from Flamingo in West Lake, Egret in North Lake to Everglades in South Village — are everything a student living away from home could ever ask for. The suites are spacious and well maintained, and every housing

area has its own amenities. I would accept that any day as opposed to bunking with some stranger in a “dorm” at some other public state college. The nature-friendly environment along with the wildlife create a breathtaking ambience that replenishes as the months roll by. Soon, it will become cooler and the night will fall earlier, giving the entire campus a mellow and fuzzy vibe. The newly designed walkways on the main campus beautifully complement the caliber of institution that FGCU has grown into, and the boardwalks are a dream come true for nature-appreciating students. FGCU is flawless, in my eyes. There is so much to do on campus. There are 270 registered student organizations ranging from a spearfishing club to advisory boards and many athletic

opportunities that are open to students all year long. When it comes down to nightlife, I tend to deem that as a matter of, “to each, their own.” Upperclassmen who are within the legal age group to pursue the pleasures of barley have enough time to study, and first- year students and most sophomores do not meet the legal age requirements for nightlife activities, thus additional nightlife venues outside of Keys and Bar Louie become more of proceed-at-your-own risk propositions. In the end, FGCU is a great institution with countless opportunities. Transferring elsewhere due to an inconvenience is not very mature, therefore, it goes back to the person. If transferring still seems to be the expedient option, ask yourself this question: Was FGCU a fitting choice for me in the first place?

A person is worth a thousand words Foods have labels, people don’t—some food for thought By Cait Schall Assistant Opinion Editor @CaitlinSchall As I walk through the grocery store and down each aisle, I see various labels selling me different types of products: whole grain, vegan, sugar-free. Each food is labeled specifically for me to choose my preferences without having to do a substantial amount of investigating. When I look around on campus, it’s much harder for me to categorize what I see. My peers don’t have Italian, gay, straight, athletic or poor written on their foreheads for me to decide if I’m interested in what they have to offer. I may see an athletic girl with a short haircut and less-feminine clothing and automatically assume she is gay. This isn’t fair. I didn’t start a conversation with her and get to know her before making this assumption. Just as someone with an allergy to peanuts would stay away from any food labeled “containing peanuts,” we tend to stay away from people we consider to have a label that is not compatible with ours. I say quit staying away from people, and start staying away from labels. We all could find ourselves pleasantly surprised with what we find out about one another. One word could never do justice to the actual being and purpose of someone, or paint a picture for me of their passions and aspirations. It’s so easy for us all to take a look at someone and instantly decide who they are and write them off if we think we are disinterested. Why is it that we all feel the need to belong to a specific group? We all do it. We long for a sense of purpose and a sense of belonging to someone or to a group of people. However in a greater sense, we all want to be able to label one another. For instance, I’m about as white as they come, I’m also a journalism major, and I am a member of greek life. But do you really know me based off that? No. You don’t know my passions or dreams based off three groups I am affiliated with. You probably wouldn’t even be able to pick me out of a crowd based off that knowledge. When we are deciding whether or not we like a person, we sort them into

categorical boxes. It’s superficial, but it’s almost as if it’s an instinct or an unconscious process instilled in us from birth. Raven-Symone recently had an interview with Oprah, and her comments have gotten her quite a bit of flak. She was asked if she’s gay to which she responded that she is a human being who loves other human beings and happens to be in a relationship with another woman. She went on to say that she doesn’t label and she doesn’t define herself as an African-American because she can’t trace her descent all of the way back to a specific country in Africa. She said to put it simply, she’s an American who has a darker skin tone and has family roots in Louisiana. America is supposed to be the melting pot of the world, so why is it that we find ourselves trying to segregate each other instead of learning from one another, and in a way, becoming a fusion of all types of ideas and cultures? I think we are more comfortable when we are able to look at someone and mentally sort them into their own category. However, sometimes when you look at someone, they may not necessarily fit into a specific box. People who are a little different or out of the ordinary may scare us, and we categorize them as someone to keep our distance from. We’ll never know how many truly amazing ideas we may be missing out on hearing because we are cutting people out of our lives before they even have the chance to get in. I don’t know about you, but I most certainly am not a box of cereal or a can of soup, or anything else you can put a label on and be done with. The most exciting part of human interaction is getting to know people on a deeper level, finding out the intricate details that make up who they are and who they are becoming. Cereal is always going to be cereal, so go ahead and put a label on it, but don’t be quick to label the people who come in and out of your life. They aren’t just an item on your grocery list. We are constantly growing and changing, and we are far too complex to ever be defined by just one word. Don’t ever subject yourself or anyone else to just one word. You are, and will be, so much more than that.

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‘And as for this job...’ Reporter’s sound-off brings pot debate close to home

Charlo Green, a reporter for the CBS-affliated news station in Anchorage, Alaska, quits her job during a live broadcast to raise awareness about medial marijuana dispensories.

By Jack Lowenstein @LowSpenj Charlo Greene, a reporter for the CBS-affiliated news station in Anchorage, Alaska, KTVA, decided to go big — and then go home as she quit her job during a live broadcast. “And as for this job — well, not that I have a choice — but [expletive] it, I quit,” Greene said as she announced her explaining her role in the fight for marijuana legalization. During the broadcast, Greene announced that she is the owner of the Alaska Cannabis Club, which is the only current dispensary in the state of Alaska This is old news; however, it’s still relevant to Florida’s upcoming midterm election that will feature Amendment 2 on the ballot. Greene has been viewed as a hero and a villain in recent weeks, since bolstering her image live on TV. I personally believe this was a 50/50 shot for Greene to either make her career skyrocket or tank like Titanic in a fortnight. The whole idea behind Greene making this career move was to help advocate for marijuana legalization in the state

of Alaska. Greene wants to “draw attention to the issue,” but knew that it wasn’t going to be of great consequence for her image or her career, according to the VICE interview with Greene. Although, Alaska is far away from our college campus, Southwest Florida has had its own run in with the legalities of medical marijuana recently. According to The News-Press, Amendment 2 has fallen below the 60-percent threshold needed to pass the amendment to legalize medical marijuana in Florida. Support has been higher in the past, but it seems these days that Floridians are shying away from the idea of legalization as other parts of the country are moving toward it. I myself believe that recreational use of marijuana in many way has its gray areas, but I do believe that society is ready for the legalization of marijuana for medicinal purposes. The idea that the government will have the control to regulate the distribution of marijuana in the country and directly monitor the effects it is having on our nation seems much more fulfilling than getting arrested for walking down the street with a joint in your pocket.

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Drug cartels and independent growers won’t be silenced until the government is able to take full control of distribution in and out of the state. With legalization, I don’t believe the problem of crime and negative usage of the drug will disappear, but I feel that the overall encompassing aspect and lifestyle that people lead with the drug itself will change in a positive manner. There are plenty of drugs that are legally prescribed to people and have easy accessibility to most people in the country. These drugs can have hallucinogenic effects and other brain-altering side effects, but with a doctor’s prescription and control, dispensaries can provide safe strains and desired effects that the drug will supply to its patients. I don’t find myself wanting to move to states that are making decisions to legalize medicinal marijuana right now, but I hope that once the federal government makes a decision for the nation, officials will respond to the people with their best judgment.

Opposites attract ... lots of trouble By Brenna Tucker Opposites attract and then they drive each other crazy. Who wants that? As I grow up, I realize that opposites do not attract. Recently, in my Public Speaking class, I took the MeyersBriggs Type Indicator test, and as an executive member for an RSO, I took another personality test. My opposite is a procrastinating introvert. I am OK with getting to know different people and becoming friends with them, but it is frustrating. I do not agree that opposites attract. Relationships should be easy and should require minimal work. A relationship should not be a full-time job but rather your rock or safe haven. As a “judger,” someone who plans everything, it drives me bonkers when I am in a situation with a “perceiver,”

which can be perceived as a procrastinator. When that pair is put together, there can be a lot of hurt feelings. There could be a misunderstanding about birthdays, anniversaries, and special events. If a “judger” was matched with another “judger,” they would be on the same page when it comes to planning and it would not seem like someone else is doing all the work. When it comes to different personalities, I think that people get their feelings hurt because there are so many misunderstandings that can and will take place. I am someone who is super involved in my community and interested in growing my community. Along the way, I have met many different personalities. Every personality type has its place within our community — that helps a community flourish. Taking someone with an introverted personality and having him or her go on a date with an extroverted personality could scare them to death and make them feel extremely uncomfortable.

An extrovert may respond to that scenario by saying, “You’ve got to take risks, you’ve got to be uncomfortable sometimes. That’s life.” But an introvert may say, “I’m quite comfortable. Why change it when I don’t have to?” I am really not sure where this whole ideology comes from. We see the bad boy and the good girl coming together all the time in movies. However, he has to change to be good enough for her. He has to change so they can be together. They both become good people and live happily ever after. We see that opposites do not attract, especially if they are from different worlds. You should not have to change what you are, watch what you say or be a fraud around someone you should be most honest with. Opposites do not attrac,t because it creates so many unnecessary problems in a relationship.

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Welcome back, Pluto

Students happy about return of the ninth planet

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Scientists recently reclassified Pluto as a planet.

By Luke Janke @JankeLeg Let’s get one thing straight: Scientists have always been wishy-washy about the cosmos even since the time of Galileo. One day Earth is the center of the universe, and the next century it’s not. So it’s no surprise that scientists are now picking at an old wound by turning to Pluto and changing it once again to a real planet. It’s as if they knocked on Pluto’s door with a nice bouquet of flowers and begged for it to come back like your old ex might, even though you’ve grown cold toward them like Pluto’s frozen surface.

And don’t think Pluto forgot that scientists claimed it as a dwarf planet in 2006, which was a name they invented just for the lonely wanderer. Now, experts are changing their minds about Pluto and are calling it a planet after a poll was taken by the International Astronomical Union last week. Although Pluto only matched two of the three requirements the IAU says makes a planet, the people have spoken, and they want Pluto back. For many millennials, Pluto’s downgrade happened when most of us were at a young and nostalgic age. A majority of us latched onto Pluto like an old pet that had to “go away to a farm upstate.” I remember as a preteen seeing the news and thinking, “Did a large asteroid strike it and break it up so much that it’s no longer a planet? Did it swing off its orbit

and become a rogue planet?” Sadly, it was just because a group of lab coats thought they could judge a planet by its cover, and not look deeper where they would find a molten core. A core with feelings, mind you! It takes, Pluto 248 Earth years to orbit the sun, and since 1930 it has been discovered, named a dwarf planet and renamed a dwarf planet, before it could even finish one-third of its orbit. In all seriousness, though, I think many 20somethings and beyond will be very pleased to welcome back our frosty friend into the solar systems. For newer textbooks that claim only eight planets, a new edition should be in order.

Longboarding must be stopped By Nick Clark @ClarkTheShark9 It’s a beautiful day outside: The mid October breeze glistening your face as you gallop across campus. Not a worry in the world. Nothing on Earth could ruin this glorious day, right? Wrong. Dead wrong. What could ruin this delightful day, you may ask? I’ll tell you what will turn a day of bananas and pajamas into a living nightmare: getting taken out by a longboarder on campus. Yes, that’s right, longboarders. What is this mysterious “boarding” you speak of? Longboarding is the act of terrorizing the local students of FGCU by attempting to ride on a plank of wood with wheels at a dangerous speed. Throughout FGCU, many people have been affected emotionally and physically by this horrendous act. Before we dig deeper into this matter, let’s take a look at the history of “longboarding.” Longboarding, also known as

sidewalk surfing, has become quite popular in this era, but it originated long ago in Hawai in 1959 (Livestrong,Tadlock). Somehow, the tidal waves of Hawaii washed all these longboards to FGCU in the late 2000s, and nothing has been the same since. I truly believe there is nothing wrong with strapping on your Etnies and “Shredding the gnar” in your local parking garage, but when you put other students’ lives in danger when you zoom by faster than a horse on steroids, then we run into a problem. Local students have often complained about the terror on campus longboarders have caused. “I was walking to the library and then I was suddenly taken out by an oncoming longboarder,” FGCU alum Brent Ely said. “I almost ran one over in my car as he zoomed right by me as I was driving,” FGCU student Hagen O’Neil said. These two FGCU students, along with myself, are not the only ones to notice this nuisance act. The FGCU code of policy has also been disturbed. One glorious day on April 30, 2013, FGCU faculty banded

together and prohibited longboarding in covered walkways and inside buildings. Fun fact: Did you know that if you are caught longboarding on campus in restricted areas, you can be written a ticket and fine? Now, we’re not quite there to getting it completely banned on campus, but it’s a start. If this somehow manages to get published, I propose this to all the active longboarders: stop. Throw your longboard away and grab yourself a pair of Heeleys if you absolutely can’t walk to class like a normal person. For the rest of FGCU, let me paint you a picture: You’re enjoying a wonderful stroll to class, laughing, talking, flirting, Instagramming. And all of the sudden, you hear something. What could it be? Silence, that’s what you hear, because longboarding has been completely banned off campus. Join me in my campaign on ridding our campus of longboarding. Much like North Korea, longboarding must be stopped.

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Lack of self-esteem gives girls a bad wrap on social media By Brenna Tucker @Brenna_Tucker Are women as crazy as their social media accounts portray them? I really tried to say that women are not as crazy as they make their profiles seem. Ladies, I really tried. I thoroughly looked at all the social networking of all my female friends, and the way a majority of them portray themselves is scary. Quotes such as, “Text a girl something stupid, and it takes 42 seconds for three of her friends to get a screenshot,” to, “I like my eyelashes as black as my soul and as long as the list of people I hate,” are beyond scary and insane. We are having the men in our lives no longer trust us, but instead fear us. What kind of man wants to date a woman he is afraid of? Not a single one that I know. I tried to move past the scary quotes, I did. After I

scrolled through selfie after selfie, which I don’t mind because I wouldn’t follow someone if I didn’t want to see his or her face. But seriously, ladies, the quotes that some of you put as your captions are weird and very rarely have anything to do with your actual face. I saw a very basic selfie and a very memorable quote, “How you feel is creating your world. How I feel is creating my world.” I am really worried about how high your self-esteem is if you think that the caption for your picture should be a memorable quote. I seriously wonder how long it takes some of you to Google a remarkable quote that goes with your basic selfie. I really thought that as I searched through all the profiles of my less crazy friends, they would make themselves seem less crazy, and I was right. I have learned from my research that the crazier the girl, the crazier she seems on social media.

Suitors, this one is for you — stay away from girls that have a million quotes, selfies and screenshots posted on their profiles. Also, beware of the girls that have every form of social media; Snapchat, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Yik Yak, Tinder, etc. If she has more than like three of these, run. Run as far away as you can. Ladies, let’s stop with the duck faces, the screenshots and the life-changing quotes (leave that for Pinterest, males never travel there). We should never post anything that we would later be ashamed of. We all have the ability to be classy, and I think that it is time that we start to act like it in our social profiles. Hide the Solo cups, put some clothes on and show off your beautiful smile, and please stop using filters and Photoshop. We are all beautiful and not crazy, but we need to start showing people that we aren’t crazy.