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feel similar to the Eagle CafĂŠ in Howard Hall, which houses Taco Bell and Subway. “Once spring semester ends, construction will begin,â€? Moses said. The changes will be completed before the start of fall semester. One part of the new Perch layout will be called “The Home Zone,â€? a small station in the food court that will be similar to the Perch in a much more condensed form. The “Zoneâ€? will feature basic homestyle meals, as well as pizza by the slice, burgers, fries and other items, including breakfast options.

Students will no longer have to pay in advance to enter the Perch, which will make all seating available to the public. The cash registers at the entrance will be removed, as well as the barrier wall between the Perch and the Jamba Juice seating area. All of the exterior doors will be unlocked, allowing students to enter freely, or to sit and eat at the outdoor tables. “This will be a better use of space,� Moses said.

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

Events The American Cancer Society: needs 10 volunteers on Feb. 20 at 11:30 a.m. to tie purple ribbons around trees in Fort Myers for the “Paint the Downtown Purple” event. Contact Sandra at saguilar1@ bjs.com or 239-834-9646. CCMI: Looking for volunteers the evening of March 1 for a soup kitchen benefit. Email Volunteers@CCMILeeCounty. com. Susan G. Komen for the Cure: SWFL needs help on March 11 and 12. Email info@komenswfl. org or call 239-498-0016. Rotary Club of Estero: Volunteers needed on March 12 for BBQ event. Contact Bev at 239-498-0678 or beverlyann@ comcast.net. Alliance for the Arts: Looking for help with kids’ art projects at “Fantasy & Fairytales in Books & Art” on March 17 from 4-6 p.m. Call 239-939-2787 or email education@artinlee.org. Reading Festival: 30 volunteers needed on March 18 and 19. Fill out application at Lee County library website. Contact Catherine at cvaughn@leegov. com or 239-533-4815. Harry Chapin Food Bank: Help needed selling raffle tickets at a Twins Spring Training game. The shift is 10 a.m -1:15 p.m. Choose March 6 or March 28. Contact Marta at 239-3347007 x32 or martahodson@ harrychapinfoodbank.org. Ongoing

Ongoing opportunities Habitat for Humanity: Collier County has a big newsletter project and needs lots of volunteers from now till Feb. 25. Contact Dee @ dproehl@ hfhcollier.com or 239-775-0036.

Get Colloquium hours with Recyclemania: 2-10 volunteers needed daily from Feb. 6-April 2 to record trash depth in dumpsters and food-waste generated by food services. Contact Hilary Mains at sgenviro@fgcu.edu, 239-5907948 or cell# 239-634-4418. Professional

Professional Literacy Council of Bonita Springs: Looking for a Data Entry/Web Maintenance Clerk. Contact Susan at 239-676-5202 or bonitaliteracy@comcast.net. Contact Susan Acuna at 239676-5202 or Collier County Pepper Ranch: Looking for a volunteer knowledgeable about plant life to design a trail program. Travel to Immokalee and work every Saturday in March & April. Background check required. Contact Alexandra at 239-2522961 or ConservationCollier@ colliergov.net Rookery Bay: Looking for Environmental Science or Biology majors to assist the research department with transferring fisheries data into Excel. You can work from home. Contact Donna at 239417-6310 x412 or donna.young@ dep.state.fl.us Lee County School District: Help needed for Earth Week. Prepare a PowerPoint presentation for K-5th grade and present in school April 1821. Contact Anji at 239-337-8661 or anjinm@leeschools.net. Information is provided by the Service Learning department. All opportunities are pre-approved. You can find more opportunities on Facebook at “FGCU Service Learning.”

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NEWS INTERNATIONAL DlYXiXb \o`k j\kj f]] Z\c\YiXk`fej XZifjj D`[\Xjk Revelers swept joyously into the streets across the Middle East on Friday after Hosni Mubarak stepped down as Egypt’s president. From Beirut to Gaza, tens of thousands handed out candy, set off fireworks and unleashed celebratory gunfire, and the governments of Jordan, Iraq and Sudan sent their blessings. Even in Israel, which had watched Egypt’s 18-day uprising against Mubarak with some trepidation, a former Cabinet minister said Mubarak did the right thing. “The street won. There was nothing that could be done. It’s good that he did what he did,” former Defense Minister Binyamin Ben-Eliezer, who knew Mubarak well and spoke

to him just a day earlier, told Israel TV’s Channel 10. The boisterous street celebrations erupted within moments of the dramatic announcement by Egyptian Vice President Omar Suleiman that Mubarak had stepped down. The success of Egypt’s protesters in ousting a longtime ruler came less than a month after a prodemocracy movement in Tunisia pushed dictator Zine El Abidine Ben Ali into exile in Saudi Arabia on Jan. 14. The breakneck speed of developments, after decades of authoritarian rule in many Arab countries, left some of those celebrating Friday wondering where regime change might come next.

Saturday, Feb. 5 at 4:11 a.m.: UPD responded to a call regarding a motor vehicle accident that involved an SUV driver hitting a water main and fleeing the scene. The water main was spraying water almost 20 feet into the air. Lee County Utilities was contacted for further assistance in shutting off the water. Sunday, Feb. 6 at 5:52 p.m.: Individual reported that people were throwing things down the stairs of the student housing building Falcon, including a large TV. An RA arrived on scene and stated that the TV had accidently been dropped down the stairs and that subjects will clean it up. Monday, Feb. 7 at 12:18 a.m.: A call was received regarding a roommate dispute. Individual claimed the dispute was over the cleanliness of the apartment. The individual also stated they were frightened by their roommate’s tone of voice and that he was going to stay the night with friends in San Carlos. The incident was turned over to housing. Monday, Feb. 7 at 12:21 p.m.: Multiple complaints were called in regarding an individual who was preaching in the area between McTarnaghan Hall and Howard Hall. The individual was moved to the walkway between the wellness center and the library for his safety.

Wednesday, Feb. 9 at 11:36 a.m.: A shuttle bus driver reported that a cow was in the roadway vicinity of Biscayne Hall. UPD was unable to locate the cow on arrival. Wednesday, Feb. 9 at 1:35 p.m.: UPD responded to a call regarding an individual whose car was invaded by several hundred bees. It was decided that the bees had entered through a cracked window and had been attracted to an open coffee cup that had been left in the car. Friday, Feb. 11 at 1:01 a.m.: A drug search was conducted in a resident’s dorm. During the search officers found trace amounts of marijuana that tested positive. Incident was turned over to housing. Friday, Feb. 11 at 1:30 a.m.: During a routine traffic stop an officer became suspicious of alcohol use by the driver. The officer conducted sobriety tests that resulted in the arrest of the driver for DUI. During the investigation the officer noted that the right side of the vehicle had damage and a flat tire. Drivers and passengers denied being in any sort of accident that night. The Police Beat is compiled by Eagle News staff from public logs available at the University Police Department. Police Beat is not associated with the UPD. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty by a court of law.

EVENTS Green Eagle Festival: On Feb. 23, the FGCU Green Team will be hosting this event on the Library Lawn from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Come enjoy the environmentally friendly events we have planned and show you care about our beautiful environment. Cypress Lake High School choir concert: The CLHS Center for the Arts presents the Cypress Chorale, Intermezzo Women’s Choir and The A Cappella Group at the Cypress Lake Presbyterian Church on Sunday March 6 at 3 p.m. For more information call 239-481-3233. RSO Bootcamp: Student Involvement is training FGCU’s top leaders. The five different drills take place in Sugden Hall 110. There

is one event per day on Feb. 21, Feb. 28, March 21, March 28 and April 4 at 4 p.m. A certificate of completion will be awarded to those who complete all five sessions. Women Throughout Time: As a part of Diversity Week, the Office of Multicultural Student Services is hosting an art competition. The competition will take place on March 15. There will be up to $300 in prizes. For more information call 239-590-7990 or e-mail mss@fgcu. edu. If you would like to submit an event, please e-mail managing@eaglenews.org

NATIONAL FYXdX# >FG jk\\i`e^ fekf Yl[^\k Zfcc`j`fe Zflij\ On a collision course over spending, House Republicans advanced a sweeping, $61 billion package of budget reductions on Tuesday despite a veto threat and a warning from President Barack Obama against cuts “that could endanger the recovery.” Congressional Democrats said the Republican cuts would reduce U.S. employment rather than add to it and leapt to criticize when House Speaker John Boehner said “so be it” if federal government jobs are lost. Spending legislation must be signed into law by March 4 to prevent a government shutdown that neither side says it wants. The GOP bill, separate from the 2012 budget Obama unveiled on Monday, covers spending for the fiscal year that ends on Sept. 30. The current legislation

would affect domestic programs ranging from education and science to agriculture and parks, and it marks the first significant attack on federal deficits by Republicans elected last fall with the support of tea party activists. Passage is likely by week’s end in the House, but a frosty reception is expected later in the Democratic-controlled Senate.

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If job opportunity seems to good to be true ... 9p Bpc\ 9`cc_\`d\i :feki`Ylk`e^ ni`k\i Walking around campus, it is possible you have seen flIers advertising “Work for Students.” These flIers boast $15 base pay with flexible work schedules, possibilities for scholarships and all majors are considered. Sounds like a pretty good deal for a college student in need of a little extra money, doesn’t it? Joey Bostic, a freshman majoring in theater, was interested in making a little extra money when he saw one of these fliers and decided to sign up. “$15 per hour; sounds pretty good to me. I had just finished my summer job,” Bostic said. Bostic contacted the company and went to set up an appointment. “I got a call the next morning from the company. They said positions were going fast,” Bostic added. He then quickly scheduled an appointment. It turned out that the “Work for Students” fliers are from a company known as Vector Marketing, a distributor of Cutco Cutlery. Bostic learned that students working for Vector marketing are independently contracted sales representatives whose responsibility is to sell a set of kitchen knives. According to Bostic, the $15 base pay is what you get for each appointment you set

the company’s business practices. The petition currently has more than 16,000 signatures. Bostic is not the only student who believes Vector Marketing is a scam against college students. When one looks at the “Work for Students” fliers on campus, there is absolutely no mention of Vector Marketing or Cutco Cutlery on them. “That’s simply because you don’t have a lot of space on a flier, and we just want to encourage people to get to the website, apply and hear what the opportunity is about,” said Stephanie Weiser, the sales development specialist at Vector Marketing. According to Weiser, sales is a <E g_fkf&<cc`fk KXpcfi valuable industry that executive directors agree is worthwhile. Jfd\ jkl[\ekj Xi\ Zip`e^ ]flc fm\i cfZXccp X[m\ik`j\[ jkl[\ek afYj% “Sales is not an easy way to make a buck. (But) it really gives up, plus a commission if you sell a minus taxes,” Bostic said. He also people a chance to get some good set of knives. pointed out that you are responsible professional experience so they “They try to set you up with for your own transportation to can go on and pursue things in people interested, and on average, the appointments, which is an other fields,” Weiser said. they set you up with three additional expense. Fortunately, Vector Marketing appointments, and it’s up to you to Vector Marketing has been has made a change that students sell the product, and if you don’t, sued a number of times by former will be happy about. As of Feb. you don’t get the commission,” student employees. A group of 4, Vector Marketing is no longer Bostic said. students have also organized charging $137 for the knives When Bostic made contact with an online group on Yahoo! representatives receive. the company, he was also surprised called Students Against Vector Because representatives to find out that he would need to Exploitation (SAVE), which also are directly selling the product attend a training session where has a page on Facebook that links to someone in their home, they he would have to purchase a set of to the Yahoo! group. needed to be able to bring the knives for demonstration for $137, An online petition has also been knives with them. The $137 was a substantial expense for him. created by former Vector student a refundable sample deposit that “You’d be making $45 a week, employees in an attempt to stop

protected the company from people coming in, taking the knives and not selling them. “We took a long, hard look and found that the sample deposit, even though it was refundable, was a barrier for a lot of younger people — people that would’ve done really well with the business,” Weiser said. “So we decided to take the sample deposit out.” Representatives are now loaned the set of knives after training. If they no longer want to sell, they are asked by contract to return the set of knives. Weiser believes Vector Marketing is a great opportunity for college students because the individual representatives are in control. “When you work with Vector, you’re an independent contractor, not an employee. As an independent contractor, you’re basically running your own microbusiness,” Weiser said. “You decide what (hours) fit into your life. Are you looking for some spending cash or are you responsible for paying your tuition?” For more information on Vector Marketing, visit their website at www.vectormarketing.com. Also, if you are interested in the industry of direct sales, visit www. directselling411.com for general information about how to get started.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters changes the lives of many 9p BXk`\ <^Xe J\e`fi JkX]] Ni`k\i Founded more than 100 years ago, Big Brothers Big Sisters has been making an impact on less fortunate children for over 40 years in Southwest Florida. Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) helps children realize their full potential and future by “nurturing children and strengthening communities” through the help of volunteers, according to the BBBS official website, bbbs.org. “I started with BBBS out of the need to earn hours for high school graduation and have continued with the agency ever since,” said Michelle Estevez, a senior majoring in biology. “It’s a great feeling to know that there is a child who is looking forward to your call or looking forward to spending a couple hours with you.” However, according to Jessica Rhea, interim service learning director, “Big Brothers and Big Sisters is one organization that many of our students support, but they always need more ‘Bigs’.” “The agency does receive a lot

of interested students, but they tend to lose interest before they schedule an interview,” Estevez said. “Roughly, one out of five students will actually schedule an interview and the ratio is even smaller for the students who complete their fingerprint cards.” Volunteers have two options: a community program and the Bigs in Schools program, said Robert Briceno, Outreach from the Collier County Division. Both programs require a one-year commitment. The community program requires about eight to 10 hours per month and the Bigs in Schools program requires just one hour a week on school grounds. “During the Bigs in Schools program, Bigs help littles work on personal or academic goals,” Briceno said. In a 1994-95 study, Public/Private Ventures, an independent Philadelphia-based national research organization, looked at more than 950 boys and girls from eight Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies across the country selected for their large size and geographic diversity. Approximately half of the

children were randomly chosen to be matched with a Big Brother or Big Sister and the others were assigned to a waiting list. The matched children met with their Big Brothers or Big Sisters about three times a month for an average of one year. Researchers surveyed both the matched and unmatched children and their parents on two occasions: when they first applied for a Big Brother or Big Sister and again 18 months later. Researchers found that after 18 months of spending time with their Bigs, the Little Brothers and Little Sisters, compared to those children not in our program, were 46 percent less likely to begin using illegal drugs, 27 percent less likely to begin using alcohol, 52 percent less likely to skip school, 37 percent less likely to skip a class and 33 percent less likely to strike someone. “We have known all along that Big Brothers Big Sisters’ mentoring has a long-lasting, positive effect on children’s confidence, grades and social skills, and the results of this impact study scientifically confirm that belief,” said Karen J.

Mathis, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America’s president and CEO. A Big Brothers Big Sisters’ match is carefully administered and held to the strictest standards. Agency staff strives for matches that are not only safe and well suited to each child’s needs, but also harmonious and built to last. “To become a volunteer is easy, but does take time to become cleared through security checks,” Estevez said. According to Estevez, the first step is to go online to www.hereforthekids.org, and fill out a short online inquiry. One of the staff members from the agency will contact you to set up an interview. “This is where most students will stray away, but it is really important to follow up with the staff member for an interview,” Estevez said. “The interview allows the agency to find out who you are and what interests you. All of the information in the interview will be used later on to match the volunteer to a child.” Potential volunteers must go to their local sheriff ’s department and get a background check as

well as a fingerprint card. The fingerprints and background check take about three weeks to come back to the agency, according to Estevez. “After that, you have been cleared and the placement for volunteers goes rather quickly,” Estevez said. BBBS provide ongoing support and supervision to the Big, the Little and the Little’s family. They also offer training and advice to help ensure that the match is working for everyone involved. “When Little Brothers and Little Sisters feel good about themselves, they can positively impact their friends and families, their schools and their communities. And as this important study has shown, these young people believe in themselves because a Big Brother or Big Sister believed in them,” Mathis said. According to Rhea, students can find more information on the FGCU Service-Learning Facebook page, on page 2 of Eagle News, or on the Calendar of Events on the FGCU website.

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Jkl[\ekj kip eXlk`ZXc `[\Xj k_\p _fg\ n`cc ÕfXk 9p <i`Z 8Y`e :feki`Ylk`e^ ni`k\i The FGCU College of Engineering has decided to prove it has ideas that can float by entering a couple of upcoming competitions. The first is the 18th annual Cape Coral Cardboard Boat Regatta, hosted by the Rotary Club of Cape Coral. The engineers have big plans and aspirations for the competition and projects are already under way. The cardboard boat regatta is an annual event in which participants must build a boat and race it. The rules are simple: The boat must be built entirely from cardboard (the only exception being the type of glue or tape used) and “let your imagination reign supreme,” according to the official website. The race is open to all competitors, including clubs, organizations, individuals, families and youth groups. To participate in this year’s race, the engineers are in the process of building a fully functioning, 12-seat Viking boat, with the skeleton of the ship nearly completed already. Corey Smith, vice president of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) at FGCU, will be captaining the Viking boat along with his crew members. They plan on making their appearance as exaggerated and epic as possible, which includes “full Viking gear, Viking music” and whatever they imagine an entrance worthy of a Viking would look like. That is, of course, if they manage to entice enough people into volunteering. They need people to help finish building the boat and people to help row it the day of the race. They welcome volunteers, and everyone who helps will be allowed to participate in the pre- and post race festivities. Several students from nonengineering majors have already enlisted. “I would like to thank the amazing group of people working on these projects. Some of these students have no engineering background at all and are out here giving their weekends to us, enthusiastically and unselfishly,” Smith said. The second event is the Southeastern Student Conference for ASCE, held by Tennessee Tech University, in March. The FGCU students are aiming to build a concrete canoe. The captain of this project will be the president of the ASCE, Chris Conti. The boat must then go through a series of tests in order to be recognized, the first of which is a float test. The boat will be filled entirely with water and must be able to float. “We design the concrete. It is a head

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to head race, judged on aesthetics and a technical paper,” Conti said. Twenty-six schools are participating in the competition, including 13 schools from Florida. The team will be building the boat at Eagle Expo this weekend. The mold will sit for about 30 days in the Holmes Hall courtyard. In past years each school had to design their own boat design as well as the concrete mix. To level the playing field all schools build to the same dimensions. “It brings it down to your engineering skills rather than your naval architecture skills,” Conti said. Each boat will be 20 feet long and about 160 pounds, according to Conti. “It sounds completely impossible, but they are engineers,” said Jonathan Cohen, a criminal forensics major who is helping out on both projects. Although the engineers are optimistic, they are also entirely aware of the challenges presented by both events. They encourage anyone who wants to participate to come and lend their support in the coming months. “This is an exciting time for FGCU’s young engineering department, as this is our first attempt at the concrete canoe or the cardboard regatta,” Smith said. Anyone who as interested can contact Corey Smith at asce@eagle.fgcu.edu.

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55;@E@E> All of the changes are coming in response to requests from students and Student Government. “This will address the need we’ve been hearing over the years,” said Loren Prive, director of business operations. Prive also added that the changes to the Perch will compliment the expansion of the Student Union currently under way, and will make it more of a gathering place for students. “It’s going to be nice,” Prive said. Kim Diaz, SG president, has played a key role in surveying students about the new dining options. According to Diaz, Burger King, Pizza Hut were close contenders. “Unfortunately, those were not the ones that were very open to it,” Diaz said. Not all students are happy with the decision. Rashad Davis, SG director of multicultural relations, has been working

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against bringing a Chick-fil-A on campus because of the chain’s affiliations with organizations that do not support gay rights. “My opinion of Chick-fil-A is that they should be held accountable for their actions,” said Davis, who has been recognized nationally this month for his efforts to keep the chicken eatery off campus. There’s a precedent to Davis’ campaign at FGCU. Students at Indiana University-South Bend recently petitioned against Chick-fil-A as a weekly food vendor, and were successful in their mission. Davis is encouraging students to think about what they are supporting. “We have the right to choose where our money is going. Giving money to an organization that supports anti-gay networks and isn’t environmentally conscious is the wrong thing to do. And the more we pay them, the bigger they grow,” Davis told Eagle News in an interview earlier this month.

According to Diaz, the plans for the new additions are pretty set in stone. “It is important for students to say what they believe in, but from what I have experienced the students are calling for it … and as always, majority wins,” Diaz said. “In all honestly, I don’t see this making an impact on campus.” Chick-fil-A was highly recommended by students, according to SG surveys. The university extended an invitation to the chain in response to those surveys. There are currently Chick-fil-A franchises on Alico Road and Tamiami Trail, near Coconut Point. Blu Sushi, meanwhile, approached the university about the opportunity to open on campus. According to Diaz, the Blu Sushi will be similar to the one in Gulf Coast Town Center, about a mile from campus. LOGISTICAL CHANGES One main difference between the new

“Home Zone” and the current Perch is that the “Zone” will not use dishes, but rather togo type packaging and containers, similar to most fast-food establishments. This way, students can take their food back to the dorms with them, or eat there in the food court without having to return dishes to be washed. Both Coke and Pepsi products will also be available from soda fountains, since the University has a contract with PepsiCo and Chick-fil-A has a contract with Coca-Cola. Moses and Prive also confirmed that the name “The Perch” will be phased out. They have not yet decided on a new name. — Allison Gagliardi contributed to this report.

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uninformed. I call those times the dark ages,” Davis said. Since October, Davis has been recongized nationally by the Huffington Post, Windy City Times and Change.org. He took time for an interview by EagleNews. EN: What is your opinion of the food group, Chick-fil-A? RD: My opinion of Chick-fil-a is that they should be held accountable for their actions. Supporting such hateful organizations was bound to get backlash from the public. EN: How do you feel about a Chick-fil-A coming to campus? RD: It honestly will be a blow. But my collegues and I will continue to fight to for a better more INCLUSIVE food provider. EN: Student Government has surveyed students who want this food group on campus. Do you think they are aware of Chick-fil-A’s affiliations?

RD: I do not feel that the students surveyed were informed of Chick-fil-a’s affliations. EN: What can students who are unhappy with the decision do? RD: Students who are unhappy can easily write an e-mail or hold meetings with deans, as well as lobby to see change. Our student voice isn’t one to be reckoned with and if we use it, we’d be surprised at how much we can accomplish. EN: What is the ideal dining situation for you? RD: My ideal situation is for our campus to support a local food provider that believes in human rights and is environmentally friendly. Some place like Pizza Fusion. EN: Some students believe that you are hurting local business owners by protesting the food. What would you say to them? RD: I say to each is own. We as people vote

with our dollars. We can easily help the community of Fort Myers by providing a local food service on our campus. Also, I am not protesting the Chick-fil-As 3.5 miles away from our campus, I am just protesting having one on our campus. EN: You have become a national activist for the gay community because of your strides to keep Chick-fil-A from coming to the Student Union. Do you feel you are making a difference? RD: I’m honored with being called that, but I am just a student who didn’t like what was going on. Everyone has the power to make a difference. EN: What kind of feedback are you getting from the university, students and the community? RD: I am getting mixed reviews from the students, yes, I’ve lost a few friends, and gotten a few eye rolls. But I do have a lot of supporters.

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fall into six categories: home electronics, portable electronics, photography and video, media, computers and video gaming. Home electronics include, but are not limited to, DVD/Blu-Ray Players, televisions, home theater systems, projectors and remotes. Portable electronic items include iPods and MP3 Players, iPads, cell phones, GPS systems, headphones and portable stereos. The remaining four categories consist of such items as digital cameras, tripods, digital picture frames, memory cards, video games, Apple computers, LCD monitors, scanners, as well as Play station/Xbox/Nintendo consoles and portables. “GadgetEase is pleased to extend to the students and faculty of FGCU a special discount of 10 percent off all non-clearance merchandise if they present their current school ID at time of purchase,” Blum said. For more information regarding GadgetEase, call (239) 947-3273 or visit www.gadgetease.com

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the recovery of young cancer patients. And Istvan Balogh’s daughter and Roland’s sister, Klaudia, an FGCU sophomore communication major, is being proactive in her own way by carrying that message to the United States The book’s release opened up the eyes of families who have children battling cancer. The families asked Istvan Balogh for help and advice, which led to the birth of the Children Cancer Foundation in 1997. The foundation works to increase the survival rate of children with cancer in Hungary, and supports hospitals and

medical institutions by buying them medical and diagnostic equipments. The foundation has signed cooperative agreements with several municipalities in Budapest, the capital of Hungary. There are 779 children registered at the foundation, which provides the children with free vitamins, medicines and food supplements that aren’t covered by the National Health Insurance Fund. The foundation’s medical experts advise the children’s families on health care and lifestyle. In order to ease the financial problems of health institutions, the foundation annually spends

more than $1 million on medical and diagnostic equipments. The foundation also helps children outside Hungary, supporting young cancer victims in Transylvania, Subcarpathia, and Volvodina. The Children Cancer Foundation is a nonprofit organization that has been given more than $10 million in donations. It has received donations from the U.S., Australia and several Western European countries. FGCU’s Klaudia Balogh is doing volunteer work in the United States because she wants to help families who deal with the

same problem her brother had to. While she was in Hungary, she visited with young cancer patients and helped their families cope with their child’s illness. She helped deliver toys to children during holidays such as Christmas and Easter, which put a smile on the children’s faces. Klaudia said, “What we’re (the foundation) looking for in the United States is help. The United States can help children who can’t be helped in other countries, get treatment and recovery. In Hungary, some parents can’t afford to pay for healthcare.”

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this easy to get in touch with that guy with whom you caught eyes as he was passing by. Before the creation of Likealittle.com, Reas and his friends knew that there had to be an easier way to talk to people, so they decided to look into it. “We noticed that it was difficult to communicate with people around them, whether it be a cute person in a café, a neighbor in the same apartment complex, or a student around campus,” he said. “It’s difficult and awkward to make that first move and we knew that first hand from seeing girls and neighbors around us and just being too shy to say hello.” Thus, Likealittle.com was born. And, unlike the “missed connections” page on Craigslist, Likealittle.com is especially tailored for college students. “We are much more real time, are in a smaller location so the likelihood they will see it is much greater,” Reas said. All of the posts are 100 percent anonymous. So, unless you want that darkhaired female with the PJ pants on in your stats class to know that you’re digging her style, she won’t know who you are. The beauty of Likealittle.com is that breaking the ice is easier because no one knows who’s breaking the ice to begin with. The website doesn’t require you to create an account, but it is suggested. “It allows you to keep track and save private messages,” Reas said. “It also lets you keep track of conversations and who you’ve talked to and interacted with.”

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How to start with my dear SuYeon Kim. So I just changed jobs to Stonewood Grill and Tavern in Fort Myers the beginning of October and the first day I saw a beautiful Asian hostess. From that point when I saw her amazing eyes and long flowing hair, I was very interested in getting to know her. Over the next week I slowly began speaking to her and learning the basic information that any guy would about a girl he is interested in. I find out she’s Korean, teaches a Korean class and enjoys cranberries, animals and has a toy poodle named Poosigi. After dinner service that night, I ask if I can text her and she asks, “Why?� Stunned, I said I enjoyed talking to her and would like to outside of work. She reluctantly gives me her phone number, and I text her later the next day and we meet in AB7 between our classes. We sit and talk and learn more and more about each other over the next few hours, and it results in us going on our first official date later that night at Roy’s in Bonita Springs. We share a great evening and plan a date the next week for the Naples Zoo. That day we go shopping and she tries on all the cute dresses and clothes that she says she “never wears.� That day I sing her “Hey Jude,� replacing Jude with Su, learn about how she aspires to be an anesthesiologist, and find that her smile makes me melt on the inside. We finish the evening lying on the beach and watching the sunset, which turned out to be one of our favorite things to do together. As time progressed, Su and I grew closer. Christmas came, I had met all of her friends, been out to dinner with them, and was threatened several times that if I hurt her I would be killed. Next came meeting her parents; this involved a little work. I learned some

basic Korean and was able to introduce myself, along with the gift of a bottle of wine, to them, and they quizzed me on my job, life aspirations and how I met their daughter. I fittingly answer that I work as a server, would like to be a hotel director or talent agent one day, and that I can truly answer why their daughter is so special after meeting them. Over the last month and a half, we spent every free second together, eating at every restaurant in Fort Myers, studying for exams in the library, and talking about how amazed we are with each other ... and learning how to properly use chop sticks, according to her father. We spent a lot of time in Lutgert Hall as well; it was our default spot to spend free time together when we were on campus. I feel the values of Valentine’s Day should be expressed every day, whether I’m sending my nightly romantic text to her while she’s sleeping so she can wake up to a message of love and smile, or simply telling her I love her in Korean (it’s “saranghae�). The only way to add this is to share our story through the “cutest couple� contest in the paper. This would be an amazing way for me to share a woman who stays up late just to talk with me for 10 minutes when I get off work late, brings me Jamba juice when she’s on campus, or keeps me in line by making me go to class. The time we spend together is truly magical, whether we are just sitting together for five minutes between classes or spending the weekend together with her family. Every time I am with her, it’s harder and harder for me to be away from her, and I truly know that she is the love of my life. SuYeon Kim, I love you with all of my heart, forever and always, <3^oooooooooooo . It’s a symbol we made up that we text to each other: Love to the infinite power.

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vital; and 35 percent of women (vs. 23 percent of men) said “nights out� with their friends proved imperative. Comprising of those never married (56 percent), divorced (31 percent), widowed (10 percent), and separated (3 percent), 5 percent reported gay or lesbian sexual preference; 4 percent claimed bisexuality; and 0.1 percent identified transgender traits. According to biological anthropologist Helen Fisher, who developed the survey alongside colleagues and social historians Stephanie Coontz and Justin Garcia, America’s single values continue to rotate. “Men are now expressing some traditionally female attitudes, while women are adopting some of those long attributed to men,� says Fisher, also a research professor at Rutgers University, and a scientific adviser for single dating site Match.com, where company Marketing Tools conducted the survey. Reflecting a “blurring of gender boundaries,� Kathleen Gerson, a sociology professor at New York

University and author of “The Unfinished Revolution: Coming of Age in a New Era of Gender, Work, and Family,� says her research on 18-to-32-year-olds born in the 1970s, 80s and 90s reaffirm the revolution. “Men feel more empowered to acknowledge their desires for commitment and their desires for connection,� Gerson says, “They’re (men and women) looking for the whole package, more so than in the past.� Accompanying the transitional results also lays another surprising find: Hooking up and one-night stands, which once meant fun and fooling around with “no strings attached,� now don’t always count toward “nothing but pure fun� in contemporary single society. Emerging through the query, 71 percent also reported falling in love with a friend, or someone they didn’t find attractive at first; 35 percent fell for someone despite no initial sparks; and 35 percent experienced a one-night stand that blossomed into a long-term relationship. Saying young people “want romantic love� and find it nowadays through “sexual encounters,� evolutionary biologist Justin Garcia comments. “They (the young generation) are finding relationships through hookups.� True to Garcia’s word, over half of the men and women surveyed reported hooking up with someone that transformed into a more long-term relationship. Despite the survey’s results reflecting some gender role reversals, researchers also noticed some results that reflected little change in other social views, especially among women and female expectations of interested suitors. Under some circumstances, 87 percent of women reported they would pay the bill on a date; and 89 percent claimed never asking anyone out on a date.

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The painful truth about abuse 9p JXiX >fkknXcc\j Fg`e`fe \[`kfi With the post Valentine’s Day glow still warming us, I regret that this week’s topic may put a damper on the mood. As unpleasant as the subject is, it is very important to understand and recognize this monster hiding in some of our beds. Every year 40 million women are abused. Some 2.1 million elders and 1 million men will also be victims. Americans like to believe that what I call “personal terrorism� does not live in our country. Sadly, the numbers are alive and well. Domestic violence is defined by the Naples shelter as power and control over you held by someone else. Ladies, if you have never experienced domestic abuse, I hope you never do. We need to be conscious of our own relationships and vigilant to our friends’ relations. Women between the ages of 16 and 24 experience the highest intimate partner violence rates. That covers a great number of our campus female population. But just because you are out of the “danger zone� doesn’t make you any less susceptible. Sometimes we deny what is right in front of us. We are physically abused or verbally threatened, and we take it with a grain of salt. It can be easier to spot a friend in need and counsel them to seek help or leave the situation. Keep in mind, men may also find themselves in an abusive relationship. Just because the actions are not physically violent doesn’t mean the person is not being emotionally or psychologically attacked. Emotional abuse can be someone threatening suicide or harm to themselves. I have experienced relationships where my partner threatened to take their life if I left, or did not bend to their will. This manipulation will take a mental and emotional toll on you and your relationship. Manipulation in any sense is unacceptable. A relationship should be built on love and acceptance of each other for who you are. Emotional and psychological abuses are the silent perpetrators. You cannot see physical marks or bruises on the psyche. You may be suffering from emotional abuse and not even realize it. Does your partner make you feel badly about yourself or your choices? Do they isolate you from family or friends? Do you find yourself agreeing when they ridicule you? Do you feel you cannot speak openly with them? Does your relationship have extreme high and low emotional swings? Now for the really tough question: Do you find yourself making excuses for their negative behavior to family, friends, or even yourself? If you answered yes to any of the previous questions, you need to step back and assess your relationship. Realize and affirm that there is a problem. You must accept there is a problem before you can act upon it. Ensure that you love and respect yourself. Often, we fall into emotionally abusive situations when we are seeking a love that we ourselves can not provide —and if you don’t love and respect yourself,

who will? If you ever feel trapped in your relationship, you must communicate your feelings and possible solutions with your partner. Remember to use “I feel,â€? and word your statements so they do not come across as an open attack. If you do not feel comfortable opening the conversation, the situation is more serious than you may wish to believe. If you are afraid of your partner or their reaction, tell a friend or someone you trust that you plan to have this conversation with your partner. Set up a time to call them later and let them know how things went. These are not healthy fears— abandon the relationship. This will provide some closure and support from an outside party. It will also let someone know that you are concerned for yourself and your situation, fates forbid, but if something negative were to happen, your supporter will have a plan of action. It’s better to be safe than sorry ‌ or dead. It seems melodramatic, but 50 percent of inmates incarcerated for spousal abuse have killed their partners. Emotional abuse doesn’t always come in an obvious form. Broken promises, cancelled dates, closed communication, lack of communication, or not being conscious of your feelings are all forms of emotional abuse. Physical abuse is any physical harm caused to you, children, or pets. Violence toward a pet is a red flag for physical abuse capabilities toward a human. Whether it is a slap or a shove down the stairs, the severity of physical abuse outlasts the bruises and broken bones. For some, the mental trauma never heals. No one has the right to place their hands on you without your permission. Sexual abuse is often the forcing of one partner to perform intercourse against their will. Unfortunately, there are numerous accounts of cruel and unusual sexual acts being performed against someone’s will. I have known girls who were raped or impregnated against their will or while intoxicated. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, every two minutes, a woman is raped. This is a huge subject to cover all aspects of in one article. If you are in an abusive relationship, please talk to a professional. CAPS’ services are available free of charge to students. Don’t go it alone. If you live off campus, or the situation calls for immediate action, call the Naples shelter’s 24-hour crisis line at 239-775-1101. If you leave the situation, bring children and pets with you. Visit the shelter’s website for information on what to pack in your escape bag at naplesshelter.org. Abuse is NEVER the fault of the victim. DO NOT feel that you have done something to deserve ill treatment, that things will get better, or that the situation could be worse. Yes, it could be worse—you could be dead. Seek the support of someone who loves and cares about you, be it a parent, friend, or health care professional. You can take control of yourself and your life. No one else has this right.

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Breaking news: The library is place for quiet study and reading 9p JXiX >fkknXcc\j Fg`e`fe \[`kfi As new buildings are erected on campus, and meetings about our possible football team commence, I pay closer attention to the purpose of FGCU — academics. A university is only as good as its lilbrary. As a history graduate student, the library is my lair. With improvements visible in various areas of our campus, I wanted to ensure our library is not being neglected. I recently sat down for a meeting with our dean of library services, Dr. Kathleen Miller. Over the next few issues, I will share the information I learned and have since researched. The library receives student feedback in a few ways. Direct word of mouth, surveys, and LibQual surveys taken every two years provide the direct opinions of students. For three years, anthropology students have conducted a study to see exactly how students use the library.

Our needs have been heard for more quiet study space. With the addition of new buildings, more office space will open, and the fourth floor is projected to become library space once again. Until this occurs, we all need to get a clue. The library is a place for quiet study. This is not the place to answer your phone, listen to your iPod cranked to its maximum output, or chat about your possible STD with friends. Shut up, or get out. If you are meeting with a group of three or more, use a study room. If they are all full, consider meeting at other locations on campus rather than chatting around peers trying to study. At the college level, it’s time to exercise some common sense and courtesy. We can build additions and reorganize as much as we like, but if we disrespect and misuse the space, we rob ourselves of the benefits. Sara is a history grad student. She likes to look into different philosophies of life and give more credit to the unorthadox than “the norm�. As a Buddhist, Sara strongly believes in the four noble truths.

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Chelsea is a freshman, majoring in elementary education. She believes writing is a true and creative way of expression. Chelsea loves being opinionated and respects others who share this passion.

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I am a bumbling fool with people I am attracted to. I stumble around my words like a drunk on an obstacle course and tense up. Hey, I don’t mind admitting it: as a highly introspective person, I know my strengths and weaknesses like the back of my hand. I spent my Valentine’s Day in Massachusetts, where the February air really bites your rear ĂˆDfjk f] k_\ end. Being up there for family Zflgfej [feĂ‹k business, I had no opportunity \m\e nfib to take part in the festivities of lec\jj pfl lj\ ^ff[ n\Yj`k\j the loveliest day of the year. But jfd\ f] k_\d as I write this in the car on my Gi`ekXgfej i\kX`c laptop’s battery power, I can’t d\ efk \kZ# jf [f help but be reminded of what it’s jfd\ i\j\XiZ_ like to go through Valentine’s Day Y\]fi\ pfl Ylp as the “shy guy.â€? Xepk_`e^ É As the walking embodiment Ç >i\kXZ_Xii`j# in every possible way of the Dljk$j\\ dfm`\j1 stereotypical romantically timid IfdXek`Z guy, I nevertheless fill my head Zfd\[`\j with sugar-coated ideals that mostly stem from the style of ĂˆK_\ j`e^c\# music I’ve listened to in the past ^i\Xk\jk# i\^i\k five or six years. `e dp c`]\ nXj Musicians like Angels & [feXk`e^ dp Airwaves and Story of the Year jfeĂ‹j fi^Xej% Dp ZfeZ\ie ]fi k_\ gave way to a mindset where I n\c]Xi\ f] fk_\ij find the following qualities not just `j Z`iZldm\ek\[ suggestions, but requirements for Yp dp ZfeZ\ie that special someone: ]fi _`j n\c]Xi\% › =cfn\ij% @ [feĂ‹k ZXi\ _fn N\ Yifl^_k lg cliche they are. The more random k_\ kfg`Z f] the timing, the more surprise and fi^Xe [feXk`fe X]k\i k_\ ;fZkfi kfc[ lj Xep i\XZk`fe kf k_\ YiX`e [\Xk_ k\jkj nflc[ d\Xe _\ nXjeĂ‹k YiX`e [\X[% K_\p [`[eĂ‹k k\cc lj k_Xk fli jfeĂ‹j Ycff[ gi\jjli\ nflc[ jg`b\ Xe[ _\ nflc[ kip kf dfm\ XnXp ]ifd k_\ jZXcg\c% K_\p [`[eĂ‹k k\cc lj fli jfe nflc[ efk Y\ Xe\jk_\k`q\[ [li`e^ k_\ jli^\ip Y\ZXlj\ :XeX[`Xe cXn jkXk\j X YiX`e [\X[ gXk`\ek [f\jeĂ‹k e\\[ k_`j Y\e\Ă”k% K_`j `j k_\ i\Xjfe .' f] ;fZkfij Xi\ efk fi^Xe [fefij% É Æ 8efepdflj# Pfli ^i\Xk\jk ^`]k f] Xcc ZXe Zfd\ ]ifd kiX^\[p

the heart, commercialization is meaningless. You will feel better about the holiday and so will your wallet. Love can be seen as a feeling of warm, personal attachment or deep affection, as for a parent, child or friend. Romance isn’t always necessary; love doesn’t have or truly need requirements for what determines it. Love can be for anybody, which really makes Valentine’s Day wonderful. The friendships you have had for years and years can be shown true appreciation by going out to a fun dinner and shopping, or having a party for a small group of people. It shows that you have been, and always will be, there for them. So even though not everyone will be struck by Cupid’s arrow on Valentine’s Day, think about the things you can do for next year, with or without a romantic interest. Commercialization hatred will not be an excuse. Simply show appreciation for someone, show them how much you care. Not everyone needs a Mr. Darcy to come and sweep them off their feet to have a good Valentine’s Day.

therefore, effect › NXcbj% N_f e\\[j Xcc of this fancy, new-fangled entertainment? The colder the temperature, the better, because then the two of you are moving closer and closer to share some body heat. › K_ifn `e X c`^_k_\Xik\[ Y`k of cheese once in a while. “Hey, sweetie, I didn’t know you owned a taser. Your eyes are stunning.â€? Well, maybe I’m more flexible with the last one, but the idea is to plant a bunch of small but meaningful trinkets between the two of you that can grow into ...who knows what? Are these ideals naĂŻve, inconceivable, too optimistic? I let you be the judge of my vain freshman attitudes. However, they are just that: ideals. Being a “shy guy,â€? the difficulty has always been transitioning from ideals to reality. However, it’s those same ideals that challenge one to go outside of the comfort zone and with Valentine’s Day, going a little out of your comfort zone can bring you a dazzling day. It can also bring you some disappointment, but hey, what’s a little heartache in life? Andrew is a freshman majoring in psychology. He enjoys exploring the concepts of cynicism and optimism side by side. He is also a big fan of new wave/synthpop music.

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WEDNESDAY, FEB. 16 EAGLE NEWS OPINION B5

EDITOR: SARA GOTTWALLWES OPINION@EAGLENEWS.ORG

Politics globally warming up 9p :fcc`e Cc\n\ccpe JkX]] ni`k\i The data is in: 2010 ties 2005 as earth’s warmest year since such data has been recorded starting in the late 1800s. Here at FGCU we have seen several cold spells, dipping into the upper 20s. According to Weather.com, Florida has had its seventh coldest year. The data seems to be conflicting for the layman trying to understand weather patterns and contemporary climate change. Hot button words such as global warming are laughable to some, who seem to think that just because it’s cold in Florida, they are an expert on the topic. We can all feel the cold air on our skin, but does that prove Al Gore right, or does it prove his argument? While I am no expert, I have read some literature on the subject. The Weather Channel’s senior meteorologist, Stu Ostro, says, “As the world has warmed the depth of layers of the atmosphere has increased. .. which has made the atmosphere more conducive to these strong day to day ridges of high pressure.” These changes of high pressure change jet streams, which can cause more cold air flow south, causing our cold spells, and force Maine to have one of its warmestn winters. Mr. Ostro argues that there is evidence to support that the change of jet stream is a result of the loss of arctic sea ice, which has been disappearing. Now, now, for all of you who don’t like Gore’s assessment, this doesn’t necessarily prove him right, either. Most understand that the earth goes through major periods of climatic change. We could be experiencing one of these changes. A lot of people are timid to attribute the climate change to man, but we must consider that we probably contribute generously with our extravagant lifestyles. The term “global warming” is as harmful to itself as it is to citizens. When Wally Broecker coined the term in 1975, we didn’t have the research and evidence available today. It’s grossly misleading as the term itself doesn’t necessarily mean that the world will become warmer. In fact, it means that weather patterns as we know it will begin to change (such as wet and dry seasons, jet streams that cause cold spells and heat waves). According to Fox 4 Meteorologist Jamie

Kagol, “Many people correlate global warming with only warmer temperatures; however, it has a stronger association with wilder weather throughout the four seasons. As the atmosphere warms, it will lead to warmer sea surface temperatures, which will bring about changes in our large scale weather patterns.” These wilder weather patterns throughout the seasons can help explain why we’ve had some severe weather changes, such as record highs in October, and record colds in December. Kagol says, “Those dramatic swings in temperatures would continue to be expected across Florida and the rest of the United States even with a slight or significant change in our average atmospheric or sea surface temperatures. A cold snap or a heat wave would show up quite easily in a plot of daily temperatures over a period of time; however, when you average out the temperatures over several years, those big temperatures swings are not as easily noticeable.” But don’t be fooled — there is a lot of money to be made on the topic. How can one possibly sift through information from the wolves in sheep’s clothing who want to make a buck on scaring the pants off American people? Or from politicians who get funding from oil companies that know clean energy is their death knell. When asked about the political side of climate change, Kagol says, “I believe that (they are) encouraging people to use select data to push their point. So instead of getting all of the details or data, you may only be receiving the data that supports their point of view. We need to be very careful what we do with the climate data and be certain we are getting the complete picture. It is easy to get caught up in the scare tactics and deception of a select few which may lead to some ‘knee-jerk’ reactions.” The most important thing you can do is treat the earth like your home. Knowing we only have one should be more important than voting conservative or liberal, or any celebrity documentary. Collin is a junior, majoring in English. He enjoys writing on topics such as nutrition, society and the environment. Collin also enjoys writing long fiction.

Self-proclaimed reverend spews free-speech-protected hatred 9p A\]]i\p ?Xlk JkX]] ni`k\i On a warm FGCU afternoon, the Rev. Micah Armstrong preached his message to the students of our university. His views, however, were not what modern religious scholars might call “mainstream.” His hatred for homosexuals, Jews, Muslims and non-believers was at best misguided. Realistically, his opinions are senselessly invalid. Nonetheless, his unalienable right to preach at FGCU is something that should be upheld by all members of the FGCU community. Voltaire once penned, “I do not agree with what you say, but, I will defend to my death your right to say it.” It is hard to say that someone’s right to speak their mind is more important than another’s right not to listen to what they are saying. However, in our country, we have equal rights. In retrospect, I think that the university at large handled the situation very well. Aside from one or two incidents, our campus was very respectful and thoughtful while Armstrong was speaking.

It is hard to stand idle while someone attacks your beliefs, or identity. However, as ‘thinking people,’ it is our duty to examine all points of view. At the very least, this was a learning opportunity that our campus was fortunate to experience. Remember, no one has the power to change who you are unless you allow them to do so. If you disagree with “Brother Micah,” challenge him on his beliefs. No matter what anyone may tell you, the right he holds to speak his mind is the same right you have to rebut his statements. As long as we remain civilized in the process, both FGCU students, and perhaps even Brother Micah, have a lot to learn from each other. Let’s be thankful that the FGCU administration allowed a free exchange of ideas last week, in a respectful and thoughtprovoking manner. Jeffrey is a sophomore, majoring in political science. He is a brother of the Kappa Sigma fraternity, and believes that “all are lunatics, but he who can analyze his delusions is called a philosopher.”

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Hum 2510 more mixed bag than F’s 9p ;i% 8ee\$DXi`\ 9flZ_ 8jjfZ% Gif]%# M`jlXc G\i]fid`e^ 8ikj I have good news for those students who are worried about the high failure rate in gen ed classes such as Hum 2510. Your article on “most failed courses” profiles five exceptionally large courses. Such courses do not just have large numbers of F’s but also large numbers of A’s, B’s and C’s.

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High enrollment courses have more of everything, because they have more students. A much more meaningful statistic is the percentage of F grades in the class. The percentage of actual failures for HUM 2510, for example, is quite low, and many of those “failures” are students who registered for the class, never actually participated yet didn’t formally withdraw. The myth of massive student failures in HUM 2510, at least, should be put to rest.

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Spinning the interwebs 9p DXe[`\ IX`enXk\i JkX]] ni`k\i When we woke to the new year, the news that greeted us was filled with financial giant Goldman Sachs investing $475 million in Facebook and possibly offering private stock to clients, creating another $1.4 billion infusion into the social media network. Should we be looking out for a new NASDAQ ticker that reads like a status update? Would Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg list the website that boasts 135 million U.S. users as FBI:^)? Or would he choose POKE? No matter what symbol the company could adopt, if the Sachs infusion leads to an IPO (initial public offering), the real question is should we buy into it? Facebook, as most of us know, let users create profiles, interact with “friends,” and play games at no cost on the Internet. I didn’t use the word free, because millions of people have paid various costs for their profiles. Many have been hacked and harassed by random spam advertisements that infect their accounts. Others have lost jobs or financial backings from status updates or pictures posted publicly. While even still, the cautious user with high privacy settings and minimal connections still subjects themselves to catered advertisements since Facebook sells your profile information to thirdparty advertisers to provide a more individualized experience. There is nothing free about Facebook. As I read an article highlighting the large investment into Facebook from a private backer, I was reminded of other Internet giants. The late 1990s and early 2000s gave us what would be coined as the “dotcom bubble.” A point where everything e- had an IPO and promised lots of return with the end user paying nothing for services at first. Many companies didn’t survive this e-gold rush and investors suffered. Have you ever heard of “David and Jerry’s Guide to the World Wide Web?” No? You now know it as Yahoo! This was one of the first widely used internet search engines. Yahoo! stands for Yet Another Hierarchical Officious Oracle. It organized the originators’ favorite websites in a searchable database. As more users found Yahoo! it reached 1b million hits in 8 months; the creators recognized a need for more funding. They procured investments in Silicon Valley from Sequoia Capitol in spring of 1995 in the amount of $2 million. Through further development of its offerings as a web portal, Yahoo! secured additional financing and went public in 1996. Today, Yahoo! is shrouded in financial ruin speculation, never again to see the high stock prices of the turn of the millennium. Another mega-e-saur came online in the ‘90s in the form of Cadabra. Never heard of that one, either? How about Iinternet retail giant Amazon? The online bookstore went public in 1996. Their business model was odd, as investors were told they wouldn’t see returns for four or five years. They still invested, but complained when the prophecy was fulfilled. During the bubble bursting, Amazon stayed slow and steady, similar to its namesake river, and realized a profit for the first time in the fall of 2001. Through diversification of product offerings and partner retailing, Amazon has seen steadily rising profits and is still a major player in the ecommerce frontier. The trifecta in Internet giants also hatched, BackRub, better known to us as Google in the late ‘90s. Google was given its first round of funding ($100,000) from the cofounder of Sun Microsystems in 1998, and by the end of 1999 secured $26.7 million. But, Google did not rush into its IPO offering. Instead, founders

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developed algorithms that worked off keywords to return results and charged advertisement fees for text only advertisements and click throughs. They were granted a patent for the PageRank System, and started earning $.05 per click through other websites. While developing its search engine formula, Yahoo! paid Google to return search results for its users. Google went public in 2004, and has never looked back. Google is the internet’s crocodile, adapting to subtle changes while increasing its presence daily. In a few short years, Google became a household word and was even added to the Oxford and Merriam-Webster Dictionaries. These three companies, while similar, have very different outlooks after becoming publicly traded. Stockholders expect a certain return on investments made, and at times those returns seemed a bit shaky. Now compare Facebook with other social media sites with similar platforms: Myspace and Twitter. Myspace, as many of us know, is almost dead in the water. As recently as 2007, Myspace was hailed as the No. 1 social media website in America. It’s ability to offer users free access to music, bands, friends, and customizable options made it a hit. Myspace is now ranked the 25th most trafficked website, compared to Facebook holding the second seat. The logo changed to “My___” with the line representing space and has said its platform is the discovering and showcasing of musical talent the world over. Myspace never opted for a public offering, even during the height of its popularity, but continues to profit through advertisement click-through sales. Twitter has managed to raise a guestimated $57 million in venture capital and is rumored to be slating an IPO offering in 2013. Twitter has a major hurdle to overcome — how to continue to make money. Like Myspace and Facebook, Twitter is free to the end user, but has begun to offer paid advertising. Little else is known about Twitter’s plans to remain financially viable as, like Facebook, it is a privately held company. While rumors of a publicly traded Facebook have markets in a flurry in excitement, Zuckerberg is Time’s person of the year, and the movie “The Social Network” was a box-office smash, many people have forgotten that all of this success is based on us — the mob. We are finicky, fickle and not always loyal. My fear is for whoever invests in a company generating revenue from advertisers who pay in hopes that consumers click their ads and buy something. Facebook recently redesigned its pages with smaller fonts in order to make these ads bigger. People who use the “free” system will just as quickly drop it when they become annoyed by the ads, other users, the inundation of game requests and pokes. Facebook is estimated to generate billions, but since it is privately run, no one knows for sure. What happens when a board room of people demanding a return on their investment decide that what people use Facebook for is no longer important and advertisement sales are king in this virtual jungle? How many of us will run for the next great fad and leave those holding the purse strings to fend off the scavengers? My loyalties are shaky. Mandie is a junior, majoring in secondary education. She has appeared in the Southeast Review Online and “UnspOILed: Writers Speak for Florida’s Coast.” Mandie sits on the board of directors for C.A.R.E.S. Suicide Prevention. She is married with two children.

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SWIMMING AND DIVING

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“The girls know that they are going to swim fast, and they are in a positive winning force,” Studd said. “The coaches have tried to reinforce that mindset the last few days.”

This year, the CCSA will feature 13 teams from the A-Sun Conference, the Big South Conference, the Mid Eastern Athletic Conference, and the Southern Conference. “Davidson and Gardner-Webb

are traditionally the two teams that compete with us,” Studd said. “Every school will have one or two superstars, and every race is pretty packed.” FGCU will lean on veterans Vicky Cadge (junior), Leah Daniel

(junior) and Dani Beaubrun (sophomore). The tournament starts at 10 a.m.Thursday. The Lady Eagles come in having won nine consecutive meets.

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on the front of the shoulder,” said Wesley Sargent, a freshman infielder on the FGCU baseball team. Sargent performs the sleeper stretch before and after throwing if he feels any tightness around his shoulder capsule. To perform the sleeper stretch, lie down on your side with your arm up to a 90-degree level. Using your free hand, pull down your throwing arm, as Sargent does in the picture, toward the ground. Hold the stretch for 30 seconds.

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MEN’S TENNIS

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court surfaces. I’ve had a lot of experience playing against different opponents.” Checchia is a solid serve-andvolley player. “I serve well and I also have good volleys,” he said. Checchia and Echeverry each have had memorable experiences playing here at FGCU. “I will never forget when we beat Belmont in Tennessee,” Checchia said. “It was an away match. We had just had a bad loss the day before, and we just went out there and played hard, and we won.” As for Echeverry, his most memorable experience at FGCU came in an individual win, but a team loss, this season. “This is my second year with the team,” Echeverry said. “My first year, I didn’t get to play in all the matches. This year I’ve played a few matches, and won one of those. That match against FAMU (Florida A&M) is my most memorable.” Checchia has one goal in mind this season. “This season I just want to have a better record and just be able to go out there and do my best all the time when I play,” Checchia said. The 0-2 team’s next shot at winning its first match of the season will be Saturday at home against Florida Atlantic University. It will be the Eagles’ first match since January.

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A career-high 25 points from redshirt sophomore Anthony Banks couldn’t prevent the Eagles from falling, 80-70, to Western Kentucky on Monday night. The loss was the third in a row for the Eagles

Women’s basketball Junior Eglah Griffin scored 15 points and redshirt-freshman Sarah Hansen notched a double-double as the Lady Eagles fell to Kennesaw State, 63-52, for their second loss of the season

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The FGCU softball team scored runs in five of seven innings to beat Long Island, 8-2, in the final game of the USF Tournament on Sunday. The Lady Eagles are now 2-3 heading into their opening home tournament of the season

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The short, strong message is delivered before the swing of a bat. Florida Gulf Coast baseball coach Dave Tollett says it before his players have a chance to chomp on their first batch of sunflower seeds. The swarm of professional scouts who watched former Eagle and current Chicago White Sox pitcher Chris Sale’s every move are no longer there to detract from it. He says it at the same time every day because the word lingered throughout a grueling off-season. “Finish,” Tollett said. “That is the last thing we say before we walk out of the locker room. Last year we didn’t finish what we started. If we finish, we have a good chance of getting to where we want to get.” The FGCU baseball team wants to qualify for regionals and then make it to the College World Series. They want that every year. But now they are closer, and the goal is realer than ever, regardless of what the polls say. For the first time in two years, FGCU was not voted preseason top 100 nationally, though they were voted A-Sun favorites. After a profile-boosting 200910 season that saw pitchers Chris Sale and Pete Woodworth go pro after leading their team to an A-Sun regular season title, before losing in the conference tournament (failing to make regionals), the Eagles are loaded with young talent. Prognosticators rank Tollett and recruiting coordinator Rusty McKee’s freshman class, which includes four Major League Baseball draftees, as the second best in Florida, behind powerhouse University of Florida. “The success that we’ve had and the success that guys like Chris (Sale) and Casey Coleman (current Chicago Cub) have had has helped us in recruiting tremendously,” Tollett said. “Next year’s class is even better than this year’s class. Between this year and next, we might have the most talent we’ve ever put on the field.” But youth means patience and uncertainty. The back end of the rotation behind a clear 1-2 combination of senior preseason A-Sun Pitcher of the Year Richie Erath and senior converted reliever Jack Wagoner is unsettled as Friday’s season opener vs. Central Michigan approaches. Junior Jason Forjet and freshman Ricky Knaap and Brandon Bixler are battling for the Nos. 3 and 4 spots. “We are going to go as far as our pitching takes us,” Tollett said.

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“We have a good cast coming back offensively, but we have seen a lot of inconsistency with those guys fighting for the three and four spots in the rotation. Last year, we already had our rotation settled in the fall.” Tollett expects a deep and veteran bullpen featuring seniors Austin Gaines and Craig Crumbly, junior Jacob Barnes junior transfer Javi Sujo to carry the pitching staff. Erath, last year’s number 3 starter behind Sale and Woodworth-who combined for 20 of the team’s 38 winswill have a say also. The coaching staff promises not to put extra pressure on the Erath, who takes close friend and former roommate Sale’s position. “Pitching is huge any year, so there is nothing extra put on me,” Erath said. “When you lose a guy like Chris (Sale) it won’t be one guy replacing him. Eight to 10 guys will have to fill his role if we are going to be successful.” FGCU’s everyday line-up will include pre-season all-conference senor infielders Mikel Alvarez and Stephen WIckens and senior first baseman Zach Maxfield. Tollett expects freshman outfielder Sean Dwyer, a 2010 14th round MLB selection who turned down $500,000 in guaranteed money

to play at FGCU, to inject youth and athleticism into the line-up. Alvarez competed against Dwyer in the Northwoods League last summer and was impressed with his tools. “Dwyer showed signs as a developing hitter and outfielder with a lot of talent,” Alvarez said. “You see a lot of potential with these young guys. We’re fortunate to have them.” Tollett uses firm numbers and facts to snag players away from MLB. He pounds into recruits stats that show only 4 percent of kids who get drafted out of high school go back to school, choosing one-time guaranteed money over long-term earnings that could be accumulated through time from getting a college degree. Still, it isn’t easy to get kids to turn away upfront money. “Where we are at now with the program, we almost have to recruit students twice,” Tollett said. “We have to recruit against the Miamis and Florida States and also against Major League Baseball. “The odds are really not in your favor to play MLB, though.” Tempting young players such as Dwyer, and fellow freshmen Alex Diaz, Andrew Valencia, Tyler Anderson and Jake Foley force Tollett to juggle a win-

now mode with player development. “I need to get these young guys atbats,” Tollett said. “Dwyer is special. He does some amazing things in practice. Foley is super athletic. Diaz is unbelievable with the glove. The toughest part of coaching is getting these guys reps while still making a run in regionals.” A rough 13-15 non-conference record last season helped force the Eagles out of the running for a regional spot. FGCU, seeded first in the A-Sun tournament, pitched poorly in backto-back games, failing to make it to the finals before the NCAA Tournament selection committee sealed their fate. Alvarez dreads potentially having that spurned feeling again. “It wasn’t a good feeling not knowing if we’d get into the (NCAA) tournament or not,” Alvarez said. “We know winning the conference tournament is the only sure way in, so that is our main goal.” Erath goes a step further. “We want to make it to regionals, which we’ve never done before, and make a run in the College World Series,” Erath said. “There are no independent goals here.”

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Announced the dates for their 2011 Summer Camps. The Senior ID Academy, for ages 14-18, and the Junior Academy, for ages 10-13, will occur June 11-14 and again on July 10-13 at the FGCU Soccer Complex

Women’s tennis Beat Bethune-Cookman, 7-0, at home on Sunday. The Lady Eagles improved to 2-0 for the spring season. At No. 1 singles, Iris Rendon won 6-2, 6-3. Bibiana Almeida won a 3-setter at No. 2 singles

Briana Carlson sat tied for 10th place going into the final round of the 2011 JU Classic. As stormy weather rolled in, Carlson shot her way, in the rain, into sole possession of second place before the tournament was called. The steady comeback earned the sophomore Eagle her first Atlantic Sun Women’s Golfer of the Week honor. “I was kind of surprised,” Carlson said. “I wasn’t really expecting it. I personally felt like I didn’t play good at the tournament.” G_fkf Zflik\jp f] =>:L 8k_c\k`Zj Carlson set the bar high for herself last season. Jfg_fdfi\ 9i`XeX :Xicjfe nXj eXd\[ 8$Jle >fc]\i f] k_\ N\\b cXjk n\\b% She began her FGCU career her freshmen year with a first-place the spot for most in the tournament. golf game since she was young. Her victory in the Lady Eagle Invitational, Men’s golf head coach and women’s competitive nature and love for the beating women from Florida Atlantic, interim coach Brent Jensen credits sport motivates her to get better. Jacksonville and Bethune-Cookman. course success to her diligent focus. “There are so many different She finished third overall in he “Briana (Carlson) wants to aspects,” she said. “You’re constantly 2010 A-Sun Championship. continue to get better. She’s a hard thinking about different things to This season, Carlson has continued worker,” Jensen said. “Any time you work on, like your mental game, long her solid play, placing third in the Chris give her anything to work on, she shot and short game.” Banister Golf Classic against golfers really works hard at it until she gets It doesn’t take much to get her from Mercer, Butler, Samford and a it.” psyched up to play. Before teeing off, few other notable schools. Carlson has been perfecting her she can be found in the zone listening She birdied nine times, sharing

to the classic hits of Led Zeppelin, AC/ DC and Metallica. Carlson studies the competition before each tournament theorizing where the Eagles will place. Her underclass status doesn’t keep her from stepping up and putting in the extra work. “She (Carlson) leads by example,” Jensen said. “Especially in a tournament, she really gets focused and works hard.” Her target for the Blue and Green for the season is to win the A-Sun Conference. Not only does the A-Sun crown a team champion in golf, but an individual as well, and first place is Carlson’s goal. “I came in third last year, so I think it’s reachable,” Carlson said. “But mostly I want the whole team to win conference. If everyone came out and showed their true colors, we could do it.”

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