Wednesday, September 1 , 2010
Volume 9, Issue 1
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$19,000 worth of equipment stolen
Nighttime theft By Samantha League News editor
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s the University Police Department investigates the Aug. 18 theft of construction equipment valued at $19,000 from campus, Chief Steven Moore revealed one key finding: FGCU students are not suspected. Thieves hit two campus construction sites.
At the Bower School of Music building, a mobile trailer belonging to Viking Construction was stolen that held a variety of tools worth $12,000. The trailer itself is valued at $3,000. At the construction site for Palmetto Hall in South Housing, welding equipment and copper piping was stolen, valued at $4,000. The on-site forklift was used to help load the
stolen materials into the thieves’ truck. “This is just something that’s prevalent in Lee County these days,” Moore said. “Construction items need to be watched.” The arrest and conviction of suspects for these crimes on charges of felony grand theft and trespassing could result in a prison sentence up to five years, Moore said.
If anyone on campus has information about these crimes, or any crimes on campus, there are several ways to notify UPD: • UPD headquarters is located in the Campus Support Complex. • UPD can be reached on two phone lines. If you have an emergency, call 590-1911. If it’s a nonemergency, call 590-1900. • FGCU also has Emer-
Degree offerings grow with university
Intramurals play for fun, fraternity The goal of the intramural program is to provide competition for students of all skill levels. See how to get involved.
By Samantha League News editor
See SPORTS on page 15
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Mosque draws varied opinions Read multiple views from students about plans for a mosque near ground zero. See OPINION on page 12
How to avoid the ‘Freshman 15’ Read tips for making it through your first year at college with the same size waist line. See A&L on page 10
Students save, help businesses A new website features strictly local entrepreneurs who discount goods and services. See NEWS on page 4
Index News ......................... See page 3 A&L ......................... See page 10 Opinion ................... See page12 Fun & Games ............ See page 14 Classifieds ................ See page 14 Sports ...................... See page 15
gency Code Blue Poles located in all parking lots, student housing and in the academic core areas on main campus. Activating the pole will notify a police dispatcher. UPD also offers other services such as a texting alert system, police escorts and a R.A.D. self-defense program. For more information, visit UPD’s website at www.fgcu. edu/UPD.
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Week of Welcome draws big turnout Week of Welcome 2010 proved a success with more than 25 events held throughout the week, including the Student Involvement Fair, Rock the Nest, Casino Night, Comedy Night, Foam Party and President Cookout. nTurn to page 8 to view photos of WOW
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Chief of staff becomes SG VP By Samantha League News editor
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nthony Graziani hopes to continue what he and the rest of the executive branch of Student Government started at the beginning of summer, only this time in his newest role: Graziani Student Body vice president. Graziani, a political science major, was
unanimously approved as new VP at the first Senate meeting of the fall semester Aug. 24. He was nominated by Kim Diaz, the former VP, who moved up to Student Body president when former president Peter Ryther resigned for personal reasons at the end of summer. Graziani was appointDiaz ed chief of staff at the end of spring semester and
has been actively involved in Senate for most of his college career. The senators had no questions for a peer with whom they were very fimiliar. “This is actually the fourth time coming before Senate to be approved for a position,” Graziani said to his peers. There are currently 10 seats open in Student Government, including three executive positions.
to get involved
n Visit sgfgcu.edu for information
GCU continues to offer new degrees for its students, the latest being a master’s in mathematics program that became part of the equation for students this fall. “We responded to an expressed need by the students … as well as to the local community of high school and junior college instructors who were seeking a post baccalaureate degree or sufficient credits for certification to teach higher math,” said Dr. Thomas Beatty, graduate program director of mathematics. The degree is a 36 credit-hour program designed to take two years. Students can apply for the fall 2011 class until March. The admissions committee plans to make decisions as soon as applications are received. A doctorate of education program is expected to begin in fall 2012. “This has been a community need for a very long time,” said Dr. Abbe Finn, associate dean of the College of Education. “There’s a great deal of need for a doctor-prepared faculty, and also for doctor-prepared leaders in elementary, middle and high schools.” FGCU already has an educational specialist (Ed.S.) program that will be starting its second cohort this fall. The Ed.S. program has been designed so that students who complete it and are accepted into the doctorate program will have a smooth transition. Students applying must have a master’s in curriculum & instruction, leadership or in another related subject, and must meet GPA and GRE requirements. An interview process and letters of recommendation will also be used to screen and accept students. The doctorate program is expected to take about three to four years to complete. Two new undergraduate majors will also be offered within the next couple of years.
on open SG positions please see DEGREE on page 6