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One of the FGCU students he supervised knew that Joel Johnson would be a great resident assistant from move-in day. Johnson demonstrated his compassion for others, said Karly Gene Cancellieri, one of his residents. “He had written everyone personalized fantasy stories to put on their door. The stories were very strange, but creative and funny,” Cancellieri said. “I knew we would be having an RA that wanted to get to know each and every resident.” That’s the legacy left by Johnson, 21, a junior English major from Lauderhill who drowned in June at the campus waterfront in a tragic night swimming accident.

Cancellieri remembers that she and her roommate, Keri Petrucco, became good friends with Johnson as the year progressed. “I feel as though I could talk to him about anything,” Cancellieri said. “Together (we three) have many videos of our latenight adventures Johnson that I will cherish forever.” Craig Nanakumo became friends with Johnson when the two lived in Everglades Hall their freshman year, and they remained close since. “He was a great guy, and very competitive whether it was intramurals, video games, or

any other types of competition,” Nanakumo said. “He liked to write, and he loved playing basketball during the spring.” Student Body President Lauren Schuetz, in a statement after Johnson’s death, said, “Joel was a valuable addition to the campus community … Joel’s passion for life was shown through the profound impact he had on our campus and students.” Johnson was known for sharing his love of competition with his friends. “Not a day would go by without him sending our group of friends a mass text trying to set up a basketball game,” Nanakumo said.

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As the award amount for the Bright Futures scholarship decreases, the amount of work to receive the state tuition aid increases, even for college students who have already received funds in the past. Now for the 2011-12 academic year, all Bright Futures recipients are required to complete the FAFSA or the scholarship money will not be distributed. The deadline for completing the 2011-12 FAFSA is June 30, 2012. However, if you want to receive your Bright Futures money before school starts rather than being reimbursed later in the year, you should complete the FAFSA immediately, according to Barbara Font of FGCU Financial Aid. The FAFSA takes about 10 days to complete processing. According to the University of Florida’s Alligator newspaper, a Florida Senate analyst said "the additional paperwork is being required because the state wants data on the Bright Futures population." Bright Futures has sent out emails to all recipients of the scholarships, but they have sent those emails to the addresses students originally signed up with in high school. The Financial Aid office will send out an email to all students within the next two weeks with more information. The FAFSA can be completed at: www.fafsa.gov. FGCU's Federal Code for the FAFSA is 032553.

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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.

NOTE TO READERS: The editors selected the best Police Beat reports that were published during the past academic year. This is a list of the most entertaining — and shocking — police reports from 2010 to 2011, according to us.

Wednesday, Oct. 6 at 9:54 a.m.: Graffiti was found spray painted on the boardwalk between North Lake Village and Lake Parkway West. It was a picture of a 10-foot penis painted in white.

Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 7:39 p.m.: An individual reported that he dropped his keys in the lake at SoVi dining. UPD responded and told the individual that there is nothing they could do. The officer advised him to stay out of the lake. Twenty minutes later, the RA called and stated that the individual was in the pond and that he received permission from the officer to do so. The officer came back to the area and told the individual to remove himself from the pond. Shortly after that incident, the same individual reported his wallet was stolen when he was in the pond searching for his keys. A report was written for the missing wallet.

Thursday, Oct. 14 at 3:34 p.m.: A distressed caller reported they were stuck in an elevator in Garage 3. The caller advised that the elevator was moving up and down but the doors were not opening. An officer called back and reported that the door opened and the individual got out OK.

Tuesday, Sept. 21 at 8:29 a.m.: A student ran out of gas on the way to class and left her car obstructing the roadway. When an officer got there, he found a note on the window saying “ran out of gas be back soon.” The officer drove around looking for the driver, but could not. Unable to contact the driver by phone, UPD decided to tow the vehicle. Shortly after, the officer got in touch with the student’s parents, who said their daughter would be out soon to move the car. The officer wrote the student a citation for roadway obstruction. Wednesday, Sept. 22 at 2:40 p.m.: A search investigation was conducted south of the aquatics center in a wooded area. Two officers came upon some potted plants along the fencing in plastic pots. The plants were brought back and tested positive for marijuana. They confiscated chicken wire fencing and 6 feet of ornamental folding fence. The plants were placed in evidence; everything else was destroyed. Monday, Sept. 27 at 1:10 p.m.: UPD witnessed a student back their vehicle into an FGCU shuttle bus. The student was issued a citation for improper backing. Tuesday, Sept. 28 at 7:05 p.m.: A professor called UPD to report a suspicious incident that happened inside his classroom. From 3:45 to 4:15 p.m. a laser shined through the window from garage 1. The professor said it did not look like the light was from a laser pointer but from a gun sight. The person he saw was a male wearing a vest and light khaki/camo colored shorts. The incident happened twice before the professor pulled down the blinds.

Saturday, Oct. 16 at 1:06 a.m.: Lee County Sheriff’s Office requested back up from UPD because they were responding to a large party in Miramar Lakes and suspected some FGCU students might run back to campus once the officers arrived. Another officer on campus was notified to watch for an influx of students in the NLV area. The house party attracted about 100 people, most of whom were believed to be FGCU students. The situation was handled and all was cleared. Monday, Nov. 1 at 9:18 p.m.: A traffic stop was conducted when an officer saw a vehicle driving aggressively and doing donuts. When the vehicle was pulled over, the officer noticed the driver moving around like he was trying to hide something. The officer noticed a spoon on the bottom of the floor board with a white substance on it and burn marks on the bottom. The officer requested a crystal meth test kit. The officer received consent to search the vehicle and found a total of six similar metal spoons with the same substance on it. The white power tested positive for synthetic narcotics. The driver was issued citations for careless driving and an expired tag, and arrested for possession of a controlled substance and drug parphernalia. Wednesday, Nov. 29 at 11:10 p.m.: An RA saw six students by the construction site in South Housing playing around with a porta-potty. An officer approached the students, who said they were using the port-a-potty as a time machine in a video for a class project. Tuesday, Jan. 11 at 4:17 p.m.: UPD responded to a call regarding an individual with a sign reading “Blow shit up” located at the smokers’ station. Someone else had written on the sign saying “Looks like you need counseling.” The individual’s response to this statement was, “Yeah I have an appointment at 5.” The individual was then escorted to the campus counseling and psychological services.

Tuesday, Jan. 25 at 12:08 a.m.: Complainant called to report a group of males standing around a Dumpster near SH Honors looking for a raccoon. One individual had a baseball bat. Upon UPD’s arrival subjects could not be found. Thursday, Feb. 3 at 9:03 p.m.: An individual reported to UPD that there was a 10-foot tall plume of water coming out of the ground behind the Commons and Eagles Landing area. Housing maintenance was notified and the water flow was stopped. Wednesday, Feb. 9 at 1:35 p.m.: UPD responded to a call regarding an individual whose car was invaded by several hundreds of 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. Tuesday, Feb. 15 at 3:36 p.m.: An individual discovered a female to be curled up and unconscious in the corner of parking garage No. 3. Once officers came to the scene, the individual became responsive after a few minutes and was found to be under the influence of alcohol. When individual was asked for her date of birth her response was April 23. The individual was asked again for her birthday and she responded with the year 1993 and 1984. She was advised medical attention but refused several times. Subject was eventually Marchman Acted and was then transported to Naples Community Hospital. Wednesday, March 30 at 9:48 p.m.: UPD responded to a call regarding a white male on a bicycle wearing cargo shorts, a T-shirt and pink underwear who was reported for flashing two girls and then groping himself in front of them. The individual is a Miromar Lakes resident and was issued a trespassing warning. Friday, April. 9 at 2:10 a.m: A call was made to UPD regarding individuals who were hiding behind a car throwing water balloons at passing cars. Complainant stated that her sunroof was open and she got wet when one was thrown at her vehicle. No one was found. The Police Beat is compiled by Eagle News staff from public logs available at the University Police Department. Police Beat is not associated with the UPD. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty by a court of law.

SERVICE LEARNING Events Beauty from Ashes would like volunteers to assemble care packages for survivors of commercialized sexual exploitation (CSE) and human sex trafficking on Aug. 6 from 9a-2p. Call 239-939-9218. Rookery Bay needs help with receptions for the Evening Lecture Series. The series will be held on July 27 and Aug. 17. Contact Donna Young at donna.young@dep.state. fl.us or call 239-417-6310 x412. MangoMania Tropical Fruit Festival in Cape Coral needs volunteers on July 30, 10a7p, and July 31, 10a-5p, to staff the entrance gates, assist at the taste table, parking, and more. Contact Jennifer Jennings at 239-3337502 or nauticaljennifer@gmail.com or Lesa Benton at info@pineislandchamber.org.

Ongoing opportunities Get Colloquium Hours! FGCU Food Forest is on July 29 and 30. Visit the Food Forest Website at http://fgcufoodforest.weebly.

com/index.html. For additional information, contact Erica Klopf elklopf@eagle.fgcu.edu or at 239-777-3814. Salvation Army needs assistance. Are you a “book” person? There is an interesting, new volunteer opportunity at one of the Family Stores as a Librarian/Hostess. Call the Volunteer Specialist at the Salvation Army today at 239-278-1551.

The Ladybug Project needs your help. Can you write lesson plans? This material will be on the Ladybug website. Email ladybug. project.eg@gmail.com. Lee Memorial Arts in Healthcare needs volunteers for 4 hours per week to assist with art projects. No artistic talent necessary! Contact Kathy Iwanowski at Art@LeeMemorial.org or 239-343-2633.

Harry Chapin Food Bank needs help sorting and packing food for the hungry. Contact Bedzaida Bryen at 239-334-7007 x141 or bedzaidabryen@harrychapinfoodbank.org. Goodwill Industries has numerous opportunities: office work; special events; donation drives; retail; marketing; or baking and crafting club. 25 locations! Contact Natalie Stratta at 239-995-2106 x249 or nataliestratta@goodwillswfl.org.

PACE Center for Girls needs math tutors for girls ages 12-17. Contact Barb Stevens at 239245-2366 or Barbara.Stevens@pacecenter. org.

CCMI Meals on Wheels Driver needed. Fill out the application at http://www. ccmileecounty.com/volunteerservice.html. Contact Lisa Cronin at lisa@ccmileecounty. com or 239.332.0441.

Information is provided by the Service Learning department. All opportunities are pre-approved. You can find more opportunities on Facebook at “FGCU Service Learning.”

Kowiachobee Animal Preserve in Naples is in need of volunteers for animal care, education, fundraising, grant writing, event planning, and habitat design and construction. Call 239-352-5387. Get Colloquium hours!

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low obstacle course. It is the same course as the high one, but on the ground. It still requires a team effort and is just as challenging. “(These courses are about) building trust, making new friends, building communication, and team building,” Robinson said, noting that skills learned can last a lifetime. “There is a pool as well, so after doing the course, which will take two to three hours to complete, everyone is welcome to go for a swim to cool down.” In addition to the courses, there is a 50-foot swing that propels an individual high enough to overlook the forest canopy. It

is a team activity too, as it takes eight people to pull up the swing rider to the desired height before he or she is then released. Included in the vicinity is a section where wooden benches sit in front of a small wooden stage. This can be used for anything: from groups having meetings before or after attacking a challenge course, to an outdoor classroom, where professors can come and teach a class with a natural backdrop. Farther away sits a platform laid out in brick. A black metal fire pit is yet to be installed. Along the side of the metal ring, there is a cutout that reads

“FGCU” with the university’s eagle emblem. Robinson said, “Groups can camp out overnight and when a fire is lit, the light will show through the cutout portion, and hopefully, it will give a sense of school spirit.” Although ECC is based on team building with groups, Robinson also explains that there are plans for days that will be dedicated to “open climbs” in which individuals who are not involved in a group will have the opportunity to try it out as well. ECC has additional benefits. There will be a lot of student staff, otherwise known as facilitators,

who will monitor the course. Each individual has gone through an interview process, and they will be trained and certified with the safety mechanisms. The facilitators will learn about and build on their leadership and communication skills. All facilitator positions have been filled for the 2011-12 school year, but Robinson said “every year the application process will recommence, as several students will graduate or leave, so anyone who is interested should apply.” Following suit with the University of Central Florida and other major universities in Florida, FGCU will ultimately open the challenge course up to the community. The money brought in by outside organizations generates revenue for maintenance, inspections and any other needs that the course will eventually require. Once the course is open to the community, student groups will always have priority over outside paying organizations. “If an organization has a reservation and a student group says that they really need (the course) that day, we aren’t going to cancel the organization’s reservation, but we’ll do everything in our power to accommodate the student group as much as possible,” Robinson said. Reservations and policies for ECC will be available on FGCU’s website on the Campus Recreation page, under Outdoor Pursuits. The website will be launched in August. Eagle Challenge Course is set to open this fall semester for FGCU students only at no cost. It will open to the community at the end of summer 2012.

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is a good idea because it can help businesses communicate in large groups with the selected group of their customers by video chatting them,” DeSeno said. Although group video chatting isn’t an option on the Facebook website, Skype CEO Tony Bates explains that any feature can be incorporated into this application for successful reformation. Another supporter of the addition, FGCU student Manny Duarte, who is majoring in civil engineering, believes Skyping through Facebook may help bring Facebook chat out of its rut

by providing a fresh new approach on aided communication. “Skype being integrated into Facebook would substantially improve the obsolete messaging system known as Facebook chat,” Duarte said. While some may feel that adding a video chat to Facebook is less than innovative, some may also see it as a time-saving opportunity. In truth, this is solely what so many people are yearning for lately in the midst of a stressful economy, even if it is just in fact a second or two longer of a wait.

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used to bring him back to life is a classic one for comics: radiation. After being buried at sea, bin Laden’s body is exposed to levels of radiation that would make Chernobyl look like a day at the beach, and is subsequently reanimated into a giant green monster with a single desire: destroy America. Larsen’s “Savage Dragon” is particularly notable in the comic community for being the only title from Image Comics (home of demonic anti-hero Spawn) still overseen by its creator since the company’s

formation in 1992. This makes it the longest run on a fullcolor by a single creator ever. With a creative run that long, one would think Larsen would be hard-pressed for ideas, but the comic seems to be going strong. Following the critically lauded “Emperor Dragon” arc, the title has been focusing on the main character’s children, while the Dragon himself has been MIA. As for the bin Laden issue, Larsen says he expects some criticism, as he told USA Today, “It’s not like this is ancient history and we’re

looking at pictures and most of the people are dead and gone.” While it might be a cause for pundits and their followers to get up in arms, FGCU students seem to not be bothered. Ryan Nicholson, a junior in marketing, thinks, “It’s basically a way for everyone to hate the villain.” Time will tell if the controversial move results in a quality story or just a fivemonths-too-late marketing gimmick. There’s still no word on whether or not SEAL Team Six will make an appearance in the book.

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?fk jldd\i# _fk nfibflkj MOVIE REVIEW 9p :Xifc JZ_e\`[\i JkX]] ni`k\i It’s summertime and there is nothing better than hitting the beach and spending the day renewing your energies under the sun and near the ocean. For those who are working or taking summer classes, the beach might be the perfect escape and best way to relax. However, the beach can also be a great place to work on that desired bikini body and to maintain a good shape. There are many ways to lose those extra pounds and tone your muscles. Here are some activities that will make you sweat and improve your endurance. A great way to warm up is to run or jog for 8 to 12 minutes. The sand provides a soft running surface that is good for your joints and has less impact on your knees. The quick run is also a good cardio to get your heart rate up faster. Tip: prefer wearing shoes than running barefoot to avoid joints and ankle injuries. Eric Mcneely, a personal trainer at FGCU, strongly recommends working out outside. “I often take my clients to the waterfront and just use whatever resource I find around the area. I use a log for upper body exercises and also the deck or a bench as a step for leg workouts, pushups and sit-ups. I sometimes use cement blocks as free weights and basically just use my imagination to come up with different workouts.” Mcneely suggests looking at websites and videos to vary your exercise sets. A way to create your own

circuit is to alternate between upper and lower body workouts. Sets could include push-ups, alternating lunges, the bear crawl, mountain climb, the crab walk, squats, sit-ups or the plank. Mcneely points out a smart thing to do: repeat the same exercise but in different angles so you acquire the best results. For example, a push-up can work different muscles depending on how far apart you place your hands. The bear crawl works shoulders, legs and arms and it can also be done backwards and to the sides. Squats are great for the gluteus and thighs and a way to increase the intensity of it is to do jump squats. The crab walk can be done backwards, forward and laterally. Exercising at the beach requires more body strength and conditioning, so make sure you get enough stretch before and after working out. The unevenness of the sand provides less stability, which helps with improving your body balance and also with making every movement harder. Outdoor exercises are a great way to enjoy Florida’s beauty and the pure air, especially at the beach. Fort Myers Beach is about 25 minutes away from FGCU, so take advantage of it. You will find that working out by the ocean can be an efficient medicine for stress, as well as a great distraction for summer days. If you add a healthy diet and the beach workouts to your weekly routine, you will be relaxed, tan and looking hot while bring in great shape for the fall semester that is coming up soon.

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the kid from ‘Even Stevens?’” and most notoriously, “Michael Bay raped my childhood.” Currently, “Transformers 3” is sitting around $300 million in the U.S. Curiously, “X-Men: First Class” is at $143 million domestically, even though the “X-Men” film brand has seven more years of exposure, also with ties to young adults’ childhoods and similar quality problems with its immediately previous installment. This uneven success phenomenon seems to become more prevalent in the summer release crowd of films. Three years ago, “Iron Man” launched a second-string superhero to massive global popularity, while this year’s “Green Lantern” looks to be a box-office bomb. It may be easy to chalk it up to quality, but two things that “Transformers” and “Iron Man” have in common are violence and scale. As dumb as it sounds, the fans seem to see it that way. Kevin Opalensky, a freshman in engineering, summarizes the “Transformers” franchise as “actionpacked and definitely epic.” Both of the “mecha” franchises feature globe-trotting adventure and entire armies of robots being mowed down with machine guns, laser swords

and plasma cannons in fairly brutal ways. Whereas, “Green Lantern” has the scale down pat by taking place across the whole universe, it’s a relatively bloodless affair. “Thor” has the opposite problem with great battles, but centers itself in a small New Mexico town. “X-Men: First Class” may have had a misfire because of a combination of losing its stars, taking place in a different time period, and ruining its spoiler moments in the trailer. Although this could feel like conjecture, “300” used a variation of the “violence and scale” recipe to great success four years ago and this March, “Battle: LA,” a gritty alien invasion action film, secured the No. 1 spot on its opening weekend — despite going up against “Red Riding Hood,” a well-established story with bigger stars and the same target audience. Although “Harry Potter” appears it will rule the 2011 box office, there’s no denying “Transformers” success, especially compared to similarlythemed also-rans. With increasingly successful and shocking action and comedy films, it looks as though studios have finally realized that when you push the envelope, everyone wins.

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appearance. However, all fan service aside, the movie works on the strength of its characters, mainly the titular hero. Chris Evans was the perfect choice to play a guy that is the embodiment of indomitable spirit, but even when he becomes the ultimate man, he still doubts himself because he always feels he can do better. After the light and uplifting first half, the film strikes a bit of a darker tone as Rogers enters the war. There’s still a bit of fun in the action, though, in part because there’s never really any mention of the Nazis’ ultimate crime to cast a shadow over the narrative. Of course, Red Skull is still an effective villain, coming off as a cross between the villains of “Raiders of the Lost Ark” and Hugo Weaving’s own Agent Smith, from “The Matrix.” “Captain America” manages to combine a sense of adventure, serious reflections and a very likable protagonist into a fine stew of a superhero movie. The teaser trailer for “The Avengers” is a nice way to end the credits, too.

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electricity and water. Gatewood was unsure whether or not rental rates would change as construction begins and nears an end. “Ultimately that will depend on the market at the time of the rental season,” Gatewood said. Many students are excited by the additions, and some may factor the changes into their future plans for living arrangements. “I opted out of Coastal Village because I thought the prices were not justified by what the place offers,” said Chealsye Torres, a freshman who has not yet declared her major. “But if they are going to have a bowling alley and tanning beds, I might reconsider for next year,” Torres said. Other students feel that the changes to Coastal Village will not make up for some of the areas in which the complex is lacking. “I was not impressed with Coastal for the year that I lived there. I thought that the staff was very rude and unhelpful,” said Danny Weiss, a junior majoring in business. “But I do know some people who have lived there for a couple years, and they are excited about the changes. “I guess it depends on what you are looking for in an apartment,” Weiss said.

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frenzy over high-profile cases 9p A\]]i\p ?Xlk JkX]] ni`k\i What is America’s obsession with the criminal justice system? “Law and Order,” “C.S.I,” :NYPD: Blue,” “Matlock,” “Harry’s Law” — the list of crime-based television shows seems nearly endless. Thus, it is not surprising that high-profile criminal cases receive national media attention. (Think back to the Michael Jackson and O.J. Simpson trials, just to name two.) In fact, that same media will stop at nothing to be the first news outlet to break “important” new developments in such cases. The news media also seems to pride itself on providing “exclusive reports” from jurors, attorneys and even the defendants during and after a trial. Sarcastically speaking, I was somewhat “impressed” to see that some jury members in Casey Anthony’s trial were able to stifle their greed for almost a week before commanding “compensation” for future appearances, TMZ reports. Some might say that Americans are obsessed with violence and destruction. Maybe Americans enjoy seeing others get punished for their transgressions. But perhaps Americans have a mentality that encourages them to seek justice for those who have been wronged. History would show that America has a strong sense of morality and integrity — and should a fellow American be victimized, the rest of society expects reprisal. On Dec. 7, 1941, a Japanese air fleet launched a surprise attack on a U.S. Naval Base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The resulting fallout from the destruction and loss of life led the United States into World War II. The American people expected those who were responsible to pay for their crimes — and years later, the Japanese people paid the ultimate price at Nagasaki and Hiroshima. After the Sept. 11 attacks in New York, Washington, D.C., and Shanksville, Pa., the American people once again cried out for justice. Ten years later, the United States still continues to fight the terrorist organizations in Afghanistan and Iraq that were responsible for the massacre. While popular support for the wars has drastically faded, the fact remains that

many people still seek vengeance for the blood spilled on that horrible day. It isn’t much of a stretch to say that one of the main reasons support for the war has dwindled is due to the negative media bias towards the wars. In fact, the media has an excessive amount of control over public opinion nowadays due, in part, to the fact that information is so readily available. For that matter, opinions in the media are widespread and pervasive. (My article is included.) Our opinions of Casey Anthony, O.J. Simpson, Michael Jackson, Britney Spears, Lindsay Lohan and the like have been formed by the media mostly due to the fact that Americans don’t have the time to go to the trials themselves or follow the complicated court proceedings that can sometimes be found online. The media has a responsibility to report the news and the crimes perpetrated against society. However, when the only sources of information regarding these crimes are syndicated talk shows such as “Hardball with Chris Matthews” and “The O’Reilly Factor,” nobody really benefits except for the advertisers who buy air time. So perhaps it is the mainstream media, not the average “Joe the Plumber” American that is obsessed with crime. As long as the media thinks that Americans are hinging on every word said during the Casey Anthony trial, they will continue to report on it … and our days will continue to be filled with watching Lindsay Lohan cry in front of the judge for the 9,000th time. Students of FGCU, residents of Collier and Lee counties and citizens of the United States need to tell the media that we don’t care about what happens to “Spoiled Celebrity A” or “Narcissistic Party Girl B.” If you want updates about their cases, contact the Clerk of Courts in the trial’s jurisdiction.

Jeffrey is a junior 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.”

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NCLB put dollar signs on student achievement and changed the face of education. There is no longer an ability to teach children; everything has to be super planned out. Children are required to meet goals set forth by standardized tests, not receive a well-rounded experience. Everyone has to be tested; there is no way around that. But this whole scandal could have been avoided if testing were just made a small percentage of the average student experience. We need to evaluate the quality of a student’s work, not just the ability to recall useless facts for one school year because that is no measure of education — it is a measure of memory. I hope that as the reformation of the educational experience continues to occur, the return to learning will be revived. Giving grades to students should mean something different than a bubble-in test. Combining in-class scores, projects and endof-grade testing would provide a much more comprehensive look at a student’s learning gains than a bubble-in test I once wrote an opinion about students who cheat and a professor told me of how they had cheated. Others tried to tell me that education majors were the world’s worst for cheating. I stood up for myself, teachers, and teaching students everywhere: “We don’t cheat!” Now I retract any defense I gave for others besides myself. My professor admitted to cheating, 178 educators have been caught in the act in Atlanta, an six other states have accusations floating around that their schools may not be on the up-and-up. No wonder students think cheating is OK. I hope that those involved in the APS scandal get all the books thrown at them — even the Cliff’s Notes. Mandie is a senior 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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dysfunctions” or “sexual identity disorders,” which you so sympathetically diagnosed at the EdWatch National Education Conference in 2004. OK, so we started off on the wrong foot. Let’s try again? You support teaching intelligent design in our schools, too? Uh-oh. Although, to be fair, you do say that you support “putting all science on the table and then letting students decide,” which certainly makes you sound a lot more balanced. I’m imagining a typical classroom discussion as the following: “Over extremely large spans of time, from thousands of years to millions of years, small changes in the genetic code of an organism from generation to generation can drastically change the organism or even cause speciation. At the same time, everything came into being in six days and no organism has changed in even the slightest way since it all happened 6,000 years ago.” I know you have strong convictions but pseudoscience is incompatible with respectable 21st- century education. I also noticed that you feel that global warming is a hoax. Well that’s the end of your lifelines. Don’t you know I’m a student of FGCU? The environmental university? Should I believe you or my professors? Bachmann is entirely representative of an extreme sector of public opinion that throws reason out the window. Palin was at least aloof but Bachmann’s got bite. Are there any redeeming factors? Comedic value at least? It’s not even funny. Her bid for the presidency is almost a mockery of our intellectual decency. Let us not be mocked next year. Andrew is a sophomore majoring in journalism. He enjoys exploring the concepts of cynicism and optimism side by side. He is also a big fan of new wave/synthpop music.

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Men’s basketball Former FGCU point guard Marlon Rivera will play at Division II Georgia Southwestern next season. Rivera led the Atlantic Sun in assists last season with 5.4 per game. He became the fourth scholarship underclassmen to leave new FGCU head coach Andy Enfield’s program, following, most notably, leading scorer and rebounder Anthony Banks out the door.

Women’s golf

Sarah Trew was named the new head women’s golf coach last month. Trew takes over following five seasons as an assistant at the University of Kansas. She inherits a program that finished third in the A-Sun Championships last year after former head coach Meghan Spero suddenly resigned midseason.

Swimming & diving FGCU junior Danielle Beaubrun set two national records for her native St. Lucia at the 14th FINA World Championships in Shanghai, China, on Monday. She timed 33.07 in the 50-meter breaststroke on the way to a 100m breast time of 1.11.34, finishing 32nd in the world. Freshman Karen Vilorio placed 48th in the 100m backstroke.

Men’s tennis

Head men’s tennis coach J. Webb Horton retired earlier this month after 10 years at FGCU. He will become the new Assistant Director of Community Outreach in FGCU’s Office of Community Outreach. In his new role, Horton will work to identify opportunities in Southwest Florida to promote FGCU to diverse community organizations. The Eagles have struggled the last three seasons, going 12-49 (7-25 A-Sun).

Women’s basketball FGCU head women’s basketball coach Karl Smesko signed Whitney Knight, the program’s first-ever top 100 recruit, last month. The R.J. Reynolds High School (N.C.) guard was rated as high as 19th nationally at the guard position in her class by ESPN’s HoopGurlz. Knight chose FGCU over Duke, North Carolina and West Virginia.

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the Chicagoland area. The CDGA is a golf association that’s been around. It’s one of the oldest in the country. To win a tournament with that kind of prestige is something pretty special.� English feels the win will help his career down the line. “It was probably the biggest win I’ve ever had,� English said. “It means a lot for my confidence. Going into other tournaments I will be higher ranked and everything. Plus I got a name for myself for future tournaments.� English feels that one of the reasons he was able to win the CDGA Championship was because of his experience at FGCU. “Coming from Illinois it has become really helpful playing year round down there (FGCU) and getting to practice in the winter when we can’t play up here (Illinois),� English said. “Swing changes have helped me. Getting

more confidence on different courses (in Florida) I’d say has helped a lot as well.� The competitive A-Sun Conference in which FGCU competes prepared English for offseason tournaments. “Being in the A-Sun in a competitive conference and playing against some of the best players in the country helps,� Jensen said. “Along with practicing every day and working on course management and swing technique.� English hopes the win carries over to the fall season at FGCU. “I have a lot more confidence going into the tournaments this season,� English said. “Going into the last two seasons I hadn’t had a very good summer, so I hadn’t played very well down there (at FGCU). Hopefully this leads to a good season.�

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run game, which is exactly what the Dolphins need. The former firstround pick is expected to re-sign, but if it falls apart, expect Miami to be right there with a contract. Outside linebacker Manny Lawson – Lawson is a good passrusher who had a down season last year with the San Francisco 49ers. If the Dolphins sign him, they could rotate him with Koa Misi opposite the mighty Cameron Wake. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha – Called “Scrabble� because of his long name, Asomugha is one of the best defensive backs in the league, and it will cost a lot to sign him. The Bucs are in need of a cornerback as Aqib Talib is having legal issues and Ronde Barber’s career is close to the end.

Cornerback Jonathan Joseph – If the Bucs can’t land Asomugha, Joseph is the next best alternative. He’s been great for the Cincinatti Bengals over the past few years and would be less expensive and more realistic for the Bucs to sign. Linebacker Thomas Davis – The Bucs are in need of an outside linebacker that can stop the run. With Quincy Black possibly leaving and Geno Hayes underperforming, Davis could be a solid option for the Bucs to consider. He won’t be overly expensive and could fit into the Buccaneers’ budget. Running back Jason Snelling – Snelling has always impressed when filling in for Falcons running back Michael Turner. He’s good out of the backfield and won’t be expensive. He also can play fullback for the Buccaneers.

9p Ife C\\ :feki`Ylk`e^ ni`k\i When the defending A-Sun regular season champion men’s soccer team takes the field for their 2011-12 campaign, they will be enlisting the services of a top national recruit. Xavier Silva (Boca Raton/N. Broward Prep) is listed at No. 36 in College Soccer News Top 150 Recruits for the class of 2011. Silva, who signed a National Letter of Intent with the Eagles back in February, is his former school’s all-time leader in goals (77) and assists (45). Head men’s soccer coach Bob Butehorn, who is entering his fifth season at FGCU, is looking forward to getting Silva on the field. “(Silva) brings a lot of pedigree,� Butehorn said. “He’s very successful, and (he knows) it will be a challenge, but we’re excited about his potential. I think he is a guy that could really develop under the right conditions.� Silva also recently earned national honors. On July 20 he was named to the U.S. Soccer U-18 Developmental Academy Starting XI. “It’s a strong statement on his character (earning national honors),� Butehorn said. “To put himself on the Starting XI is quite special and a nice accolade.� FGCU, which was ranked as high as No. 20 in the AP Top 25 last year, will be eligible for NCAA post-season play this year after their four-year reclassifying period to Division I athletics. Butehorn believes that signing players of this caliber will be a key component to the Eagles’ continued rise. “Sky’s the limit,� Butehorn said. “We built this program around guys who take it as it comes.� We’ll strive and hope, but we understand it’s not a given.� The Eagles open their 2011-12 season on Wednesday, August 17 against Florida Southern at the FGCU Soccer Complex. Silva was unavailable for comment.

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