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New building hits high note By Eric Abin Contributing writer

A rapper among us FGCU student takes care of hip-hop business while pursuing a business major. See A&L on page 8

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he moment every music major at FGCU has been waiting for has finally ar-

rived. This semester marks the opening of the new $11.6 million building that now houses the Bower School of Music. “Waiting for the building to finish this past year was so exciting,” said Victor Frumoff, a flute major. “Getting out of the music modular is exactly what we

needed.” Although it’s not the biggest structure on campus, more thought has gone into its design than students may think. It was designed with the intention of being “acoustically perfect” and allows for optimum sound efficiency. The 200-seat recital hall has been built to allow perfect sound quality. Its walls, dubbed “origami-walls,” can be folded in on themselves to increase or decrease resonance. Traveling sound is also reduced. Few surfaces can be

n The first chimp who was taught American Sign Language died in October 2007

See SPORTS on page 15

We remember good teachers

n The chimps were taught to sign as children. They are now in their 30s

Instructors who go the extra mile can make an impact on students for life. See OPINION on page 12

Photo courtesy of Mary Jensvold

By Samantha League News editor

Eagle News reporter shares her experience at this year’s lavish spring fashion showcase.

found that are parallel with one another and the floors have been raised 4 inches off the ground. These two engineering techniques act as sound barriers, decreasing the mixing of sounds. Almost every room was created for a specific musical intention. “We are absolutely delighted with the new building,” said Dr. Robert Thayer, director of the music program. Along with the building itself, the budget also added almost $1 million of new equipment and musical instruments.

Woman who chats with chimps in sign language to appear here

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hen Dr. Mary Lee Jensvold of Central Washington University works with chimpanzees, she doesn’t just observe them from behind a glass window. She signs to them in American Sign Language (ASL). And

the chimpanzees sign back. At the Chimpanzee and Human Communication Institute (CHCI) of Central Washington University, three chimpanzees — Loulis, Tatu and Dar — engage in conversations with Jensvold and other staff members. Each chimpanzee is in their 30s and knows approximately 250 words.

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n The chimps know 250 signs

n Since 1986, Jensvold has been working with signing chimps.

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If you go What: Conversations with Chimpanzees Who: Open to all When: 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16 Where: Student Union Ballroom

This includes 22 brand new Steinway pianos; string, woodwind, brass and percussion instruments; a tech lab equipped with at least 15 Mac computers; keyboard labs; smart board technology; a recording studio and new teaching instruments. In addition to the new building, three new professors have also been added to the faculty this year. n Turn to page 5 to see photos of the new music building please see MUSIC on page 4

Senate to extend library hours By Samantha League News editor

n Oct. 1, library hours will be extended once again due to the students’ support for the extended hours tested in spring 2010. The library will be open from 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday. All told, the library will be open an additional 15.5 hours per week, which will cost an additional $15,426.84 for the year. The library budget cannot accommodate the amount. Therefore, the extension for the 2010-11 academic year is being paid for by SG Senate. Although Senate is only supposed to allocate funds to student organizations and services, the majority of senators decided an exception for the library should be made. “Any investment that enhances our education is a good investment,” said Sen. Matthew Stoner. A head count of students taken one day last spring during the extended hours was brought before Senate. From 7 a.m. to 7:30 a.m., 830 students were counted. From 11 p.m. to 1 a.m., 605 students were present. “This is a service asking for funds — we fund Campus Recreation and the Office of Student Involvement because they are services to the students,” Sen. Jennifer Joyce said. The bill passed 21-1 at Tuesday’s meeting.

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Remembering 9/11 CHIRP The

By Amarin Cannon Media editor and Makada Amadi Contributing Writer

Andrea Guremero, a freshman political science major, enjoys sitting at the lakeside tables on campus, but is disappointed in the lack of dancing clubs. “I’m learning belly dancing, [but] they only offer one class per week.”

TOP: Students placed 2,977 flags, one for each person who lost their life on Sept.11, 2001. LEFT: Jason Boswell and other members of the College Republicans Club gathered in a moment of silence. EN Photos/ Mike Ricci

Nick Labo, a freshman business major, is excited about his Intro to Business class. “Because it’s real. And you can quote that.” In comparison with his business class, Labo is unenthusiastic about taking Intermediate Algebra. “It’s not real.”

Greg Porter, a sophomore music major, hopes that FGCU will have a growing music program in conjunction with the new music building. Porter has been playing trombone since sixth grade and holds high expectations for this semester.

Can students gamble on their class grades online? You bet By Megan Hoolihan Senior staff writer

ave you ever been so sure of your ability to ace a class that you wished you could bet money on it? Ultrinsic.com offers college students that opportunity by allowing them to bet on their own grades. The website works by allowing students to register, upload their class schedule and give Ultrinsic access to official school records. Students then can make wagers on whether or not they can achieve an A or a B average or better. There is also the option of what Ultrinsic calls “grade insurance” by making a wager that you will fail a class. The higher they bet their grades will be, the more money they will take home if they win. There’s even the opportunity of earning $2,000 if a freshman student bets $20 they can graduate with a grade-point average of 4.0. A variety of factors, including the difficulty of the class and the past academic success of the student, are considered when calculating the betting amounts. Students can wager up to a cap that begins at $25, but increases as the student’s Ultrinsic account is used more.

The site does not call the agreements “bets” or “wagers,” but “incentives.” Because wagers with Ultrinsic involve skill to succeed, the site does not consider the agreements to be online gambling, which is illegal in the United States. CEO Steven Wolf claims that not only is Ultrinsic completely legal, but it presents a positive opportunity for college students. “The students have 100 percent control over it and over how they do … the underlying concept is a little bit more than just making a bet — it’s actually an incentive,” Wolf said. Wolf and Jeremy Gelbart created the company after Wolf bet Gelbart $100 that he would not be able to get an A on a class exam. “Steven and I quickly realized that lots of other students might like this kind of motivation. To that end, we began developing what is now Ultrinsic Motivator Inc.,” Gelbart said. Last year, only students who attended Penn State and New York University were able to use Ultrinsic, but the company expanded to 34 additional campuses at the beginning of fall semester. With additional funding, Ultrinsic is likely to spread even further to more colleges across the nation. While the option to utilize ultrinsic.com is not yet available to students

at FGCU, there are some who believe that the form of motivation offered by the site would promote their academic achievement. “If I knew I had money riding on my ability to ace a class, I would be a lot more likely to put in the little bit of extra effort that it takes to ensure an A,” said Michelle Dawes, a freshman majoring in communication. Stephen Delziel, a sophomore majoring in criminal justice, agrees it’s a good idea. “Nobody forces the students to bet on their grades; it’s up to them to decide if the motivation will be a positive factor in their lives. And if they succeed, the payoff comes in multiple forms,” Delziel said. There are, however, some critics of the site. “I think students should want to achieve good grades in their classes for the sake of being successful, not because they get a little money back at the end,” said Mary Garcia, a freshman majoring in hospitality. Lyn Millner, assistant professor of journalism at FGCU, agrees that Ultrinsic could have negative impacts on the college experience. “I can see where it would be motivating, but also where it could put the focus more on grades rather than on learning,” Millner said.

“ I want to make myself a better person than I am (and) get more out of my college experience.”

Maria Plata, a freshman communication major, finds getting involved to be difficult for commuter students such as herself. “I like the school [but] I wish there were more activities before 5 o’clock.”

Lex Lindquist, a freshman communication major, enjoys college life so far, but would like to see a closer dining hall. “The campus is beautiful and the people are nice. I enjoy it. However, I wish there was a cafeteria like SoVi in North Lake.”

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Fair showcases part-time jobs, internships On Sept. 22, FGCU’s Career Development Services will be hosting its annual Part-time Job and Internship Fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom. There are 45 registered recruiters who will have booths set up for students to walk around and request information. “A lot of the part-time job recruiters will have job applications for the students to fill out right there,” said Liz Loredo, marketing and events coordinator for Career Development Services. “Internships will be more of a process because it’s more professional in nature.” Students seeking internships are encouraged to come with a resume, although it’s not mandatory. “The recruiter will probably be more interested in them (if students come with a resume), but it won’t completely prevent them from getting an internship if they don’t bring one,” Loredo said. A list of recruiters can be found on http://studentservices.fgcu.edu/careers. If students need assistance in creating a resume, they are welcome to make an appointment with Career Development Services. Last year, approximately 600 students attended the part-time job and internship fair. In the spring, a full-time job and internship fair will be held.

Land a dream date and help a good cause Bid on the companion of your choice and get the dream date you’ve always wanted! The Phi Kappa Alpha Fraternity will host their annual Date Auction at Olympia Sports Bar at 8 p.m. Wednesday to raise money for the American Cancer Society. The Pikes have been holding this event every fall semester since their FGCU chapter was founded in 2006. “It is by far our biggest fundraiser this semester,” said Chris Nickell, a member of the fraternity. And if you’re looking for a little mystery, the Pikes plan to auction off a special guest at the end of the show. — Eagle News staff

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Young apes raised like children Chimp continued from page 1

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“Just Tuesday morning, I was talking to a chimpanzee about relationships. He signed, ‘We’re friends,’ and I signed back, ‘Indeed, we are,’” Jensvold said. “Those are the most heartwarming conversations.” Jensvold, who is now an assistant professor of anthropology and associate director of the Chimpanzee and Human Communication Institute at Central Washington University, has been working with signing chimpanzees since 1986. “I’ve always had an interest in working with apes. … I was just interested in how they perceive their world, and in this case, another species,” Jensvold said. “So I pursued it.” And Thursday, she will be lecturing about chimpanzee signing at FGCU. The event is sponsored by the Honors Program and the Animal Studies Research Group and is free to the public. It will start at 7 p.m. in the SU Ballroom. Jensvold will be addressing the ethical implications of chimpanzee research, the history of the sign language project

talking to a chimpanzee about relationships. He signed, ‘We’re friends.’ –Mary Jensvold

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and what the focus is today. “There are people who have taught older chimpanzees signs, but the focus of this research was, if we raise the chimpanzee like a human child, will they learn the language like a child will?” Jensvold said. So far, evidence suggests yes. Washoe, the first chimpanzee to

learn ASL and who passed away in October 2007, aided in teaching the other three chimpanzees ASL while they were younger. “The signs that are more difficult for them are the ones that are difficult for human children, too,” Jensvold said. The chimpanzees can also still acquire new signs today, just not as easily. “It’s just like how I could remember more Spanish when I was younger than I can now,” Jensvold said. “We all hit our critical period of development at

a young age.” Jensvold, who attended the University of Miami for two years, is excited to come back to Southwest Florida. “Florida holds a dearest spot in my heart. … I’m excited to be in such a young university and to see the campus,” she said. n For more information on the Chimpanzee and Human Communication Institute, visit www.cwu.edu

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Dr. Trent Brown has taken the responsibilities of choral conducting, and Dr. Louise Patrick is an associate professor of general music education. Thayer says he hopes the music program can “contribute in the community and expand into a larger presence in the university itself.” The program hopes to become an integral part of the school with concerts, venues and the meshing of non-music majors into the music program. The department also hopes to build a 500-seat concert hall within the next few years. “We’re just glad to finally have a place we can call home,” said Thayer. “We hope to live up to the faith and confidence that the community has placed in us.”

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Cuba shifts toward private enterprise eagle news • September 15, 2010 • www.eaglenews.org

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n internal Communist Party document envisions a radically revamped Cuban economy, with a new tax code, freshly legalized private cooperatives and a state payroll no longer shackled by the need to support at least a half-million idle or unproductive workers. The document — obtained Tuesday by The Associated Press — also offers a cold dose of reality for those who think reforming one of the last bastions of Soviet-style communism will be easy: It warns that many of the new businesses will be shuttered within a year. The 26-page document fleshes out some of the details of sweeping layoffs of 500,000 workers by March 2011 that Cuba announced Monday in the most dramatic reform instituted since President Raul Castro took over from his ailing brother, Fidel, in 2008. Workers at the ministries of sugar, tourism and agriculture will be let go first — and some layoffs at those entities already began in July, it said. The last in line for cutbacks include the Civil Aviation sector and the Ministry of Social Services — the very agency charged with overseeing the layoffs. No government sector appears to go untouched, with cuts slated for Cuba’s vaunted athletics program — long favored under sports-crazy Fidel Castro since the early days of his 1959 revolution — and even its Health and Education Ministries. Taken together, the plan represents the largest shift to private enterprise since the early 1990s, when the collapse of the Soviet Union forced cash-strapped Cuba to legalize the U.S. dollar and allow people to open private restaurants and small vegetable stands. Many of those reforms were rolled back once the severe economic crisis eased. It was Fidel Castro himself who led the effort to scale back those reforms — and now his brother is in charge. Indeed, analysts said the tone of this week’s announcement is entirely different, signaling that the changes are here to stay. “When they expanded self-employment in the 1990s, it was to get out of a crisis, and officials really didn’t want to talk about it,” said Phil Peters, a Cuba specialist at the Lexington Institute near Washington. “But here, Raul Castro has decided that the government and its enterprises have to shed a large number of employees, and so this shift to the private sector is to achieve one of his strategic objectives.”

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Two workers prepare sandwiches at a snack bar in Havana, Cuba. AP photo

The document obtained by AP — which is dated Aug. 24 and laid out like a PowerPoint presentation with bullet points and large headlines — said many laid-off workers will be urged to form private cooperatives. Others will be pushed into jobs at foreign-run companies and joint ventures. Still more will need to set up small business — particularly in the areas of transportation, food and housing rental. It even explained what to look for when deciding whom to lay off. Those whose pay is not in line with their low productivity and those who lack discipline or are not interested in work will go first. It said some dismissed workers should be offered jobs in the public sector. The plan hints at higher wages for the best workers — something Raul Castro has been promising for years — but said, “It is not possible to reform salaries in the current situation.” The outline includes a long list of “ideas for cooperatives,” including raising animals and growing vegetables, construction jobs, driving a taxi and repairing automobiles — even making sweets and dried fruit. But it warned that many of the fledgling businesses won’t get off the ground because laid-off workers often lack the experience, skill or initiative to make it on their own.

“Many of them could fail within a year,” the document said, without outlining what to do with people whose enterprises go under. The reforms received a lukewarm response from Washington, with a State Department spokesman noting the U.S. is also interested in seeing political change on the island. “Opening the Cuban system — economically and politically — is clearly in the interest of the Cuban people,” State Department spokesman Charles Luoma-Overstreet told AP. “If these changes in fact provide for more space for individual Cuban entrepreneurs and businesses to operate, that would be positive.” Already, 823,000 Cubans work in the private sector, including about 144,000 that work for themselves legally. The state still employs the other 84 percent of the 5.1 million-member work force. Those statistics don’t include an unknown number of Cubans working quietly on the black market, who pay no tax on what they earn. In a country where doctors and scientists make only slightly more than the national average monthly salary of $20, it is not uncommon to see surgeons driving illegal taxis in their spare time. The internal document refers to a “new

tax system” that will be “more personalized and more rigorous.” It says taxes will be collected on wages, sales, social security payments to retirees and on small businesses that employ people. The payroll tax is particularly striking, as it envisions some Cubans getting rich off the labor of their compatriots, a major departure for a government that long said it was marching toward an egalitarian utopia. Some doubt the change can be pulled off. Oscar Espinosa Chepe, a state-trained economist who is now an anti-communist dissident, said the changes are long overdue. But he worried that the government would not create an environment conducive to private enterprise and instead would try to mandate free enterprise from above. “If they are going to start cooperatives, they need to let people make their own decisions, without imposing anything on them,” he said. “The cooperatives need to be real initiatives of those doing the producing, not created from on high.” Peters, who has long favored expanded cooperation with Cuba, acknowledged the challenges, but said he had no doubt the government would follow through.

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FGCU student rapper S-Jayy is on his way to the top By Jamie Gillhespy

Staff wrtier

ust a few seconds into S-Jayy’s full length EP, one can tell that this FGCU senior in business management has the talent to make it in the highly competitive hip-hop world. And if the 24-year-old’s history is any indication, he should be in MTV’s video lineup before long. S-Jayy, the performing moniker of Stevie Johnson, has already performed at 2008’s Eaglepalooza in addition to opening for Busta Rhymes, Lil Wayne and Yung Joc. Yet despite his impressive resume, his friend, Christine Deramo, insists that S-Jayy “is still the same guy he was in high school.” Deramo, a graduate student studying public administration adds, “I can see him being humble even if he gets really big.” This humility is evident not only in S-Jayy’s lyrics about college life and daily experiences, but also in his style, which he has branded as “ties and trucker hats.” The “ties and trucker hats” tag has come to define S-Jayy to the extent that he even named a recent club tour after it, and he explains that if he had a record label, that would be its name. Nick Podkowik, a junior communications major, describes SJayy’s style as “preppy,” adding that it “helps him relate to his following and appeals to the way he performs.” S-Jayy, who recently traded his trucker hats for a hairstyle he calls the “Gumby fade,” explains that his choices “go against the norm and help me to stand out.” He is inspired by artists who have dared to be different such as Prince, Michael Jackson and Lady Gaga. Even S-Jayy’s Eaglepalooza performance demonstrates this

commitment to originality — he stunned audiences by bringing local rock guitar player Dixon Cleaves to the stage for a live collaboration. This same spirit continues in S-Jayy’s third EP, “Moon Rockz.” “Moon Rockz,” which features Plex, a producer from Key West, has a spacey sound that runs through the entire album. And the EP, which is available on iTunes, has already generated interest from some major labels, including Ludacris’ label, DTP. Whether or not this immediate interest turns into a record deal, his fans agree that he will be on a major label before long. “He’ll get a record deal,” says Andrea Polick, a senior nursing major. “I don’t know when it’ll happen, but I definitely think it will.” Ever since S-Jayy turned the occasional rap videos he made with friends into a performance opening for Yung Joc, the realization of this dream has never been far off. Three years ago, after taking advantage of this chance of a lifetime, S- Jayy realized that, “I was born to do music. There is nothing else that I was meant to do.” S-Jayy immediately changed his major to business management with the hope of using it to one day to navigate the treacherous world that is today’s music industry, and eventually start his own label. He even has a studio in his house so that he can take control of his future as a rap artist. But for now, S-Jayy is just finishing up his senior year at FGCU. He wants fellow students to know that, “If you see me (on campus) say ‘What’s Up’ and ask for a CD, because it’s about to get serious.”

$5 movie bins offer a variety of flicks By Marbel Casanova

Contributing writer

ovies can become expensive when you’re not a smart shopper. Everyone loves bargains, but you have to know what to buy and when to buy it. There are plenty of stores such as Walmart, Target and BestBuy where you can pick up classic movies for only $5 or even cheaper that six months ago were going for $25. If you’re looking for a quality movie for an awesome price, the best way to go is the $5 movie bin. Something that we often do is rent movies at Blockbuster. Often times, that can cost you quite a bit of money. For a five-day rental, it’s $3.50, and chances are that if you really liked the film, you may rent it again. So for an extra $1.50 up front, you get to keep the movie and watch it whenever you want. In the $5 movie bin at Walmart, you’ll find a great variety of excellent quality movies that would add value to your collection. and that were once the latest hits. For instance, movies such as “Charlie’s Angels,” “Shawshank Redemption,” “Miss Congeniality 2,” “Cry Baby,” “Seven,” “Bruce Almighty,” “Wedding Crashers” and “The Break-Up” can be found in the bin. Also included in the bargain bin are true classics. For instance, a recent check found “Twister,” the 1996 action thriller about tornado chasers starring Bill Paxton and Helen Hunt; and “Slap Shot,” a 1977 minor league hockey tale with Hollywood legend Paul Newman that’s considered by many to be one of the best sports movies ever made. Several of these movies were priced at least three times as much when they first made it to the new DVD section at retail stores. So whenever you get a chance, go through the discount bin or stand at your neighborhood department or electronics store to find some of the best screen hits ever made. You just might find a few movies you’ve been meaning to watch for a long time. This is your chance to get your hands on some great flicks. You could be pleasantly surprised by what you may find.

Walmart’s movie bin contains some classics. EN photos/Marbel Casanova

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Change up your look with make-up tips for fall By Victoria Massimo

Contributing writer

t’s that time of year again to refresh your make-up look for the fall season. During the fall, you see a lot of darker, bolder make-up looks; using reds, blacks, browns, blues, and purples of all darker shades. How we use these colors together, makes a huge difference. With bold make-up, you have to be careful that your look doesn’t make your face look heavy or have the make-up drown your pretty faces. So, let’s begin with the eyes. Our eyes are what people look at first, so we want them to make a big statement. What’s in now is graphic liner. For green and blue eyes, use dark red liners. For brown and hazel eyes, use dark blues and purples for liners. To create this look: Dip a slant-tip eyeliner brush into the cream liner and paint the eyelid from lash lines to creases. Then create a small wing pointing toward the outer edges of your brows. Tip: To get color evenly on the eyelid, use a Q-tip or pinky finger to gently smudge in the color. If we mess up, that’s OK. Practice makes perfect! Next, we have bold, red lips that will always be in style. The fall season is the perfect time to refresh our bold, red lip look. For fair-skinned girls, use reds with a pink

undertone. For medium-skinned girls, use berry or brown undertones. For darkskinned girls, use cranberry or wine red undertones. To create this look: Color the lip with liner first to add strong pigment. Then apply the lipstick or lip gloss in a matching shade according to our skin tone. Tip: Before adding any color, use a wet toothbrush and lightly brush the top and bottom lips. Then add moisturizing lip balm. This will not only keep the color on longer, but make those lips softer and more kissable too. Lastly, we have metallic nails. For fairskinned girls, try dark grays or blue with hints of gray for our nail color. For medium-skinned girls, try dark purple or brown with hints of red for our nail color. For dark-skinned girls, try blue with hints of black or copper colors for our nails. To create this look: Apply two coats of color onto the nails. Then seal them with a clear, shiny top coat. Tip: Before painting our nails, make sure to file the nail to a medium length and moisturize with hand lotion. Also, since metallic colors lose their sheen easily, reapply the top coat every few days to keep our mani fresh. If you follow these few tips, your new, colorful fall look will surely get you noticed.

Senior Andrea Heighes Revilla sports her red lips and graphic liner. EN photos/Victoria Massimo

Fashion Week gives glimpse into spring designs By Karla Rodriguez

Contributing writer

wice a year every year, New York City hosts one of the most prominent events in fashion history. New York Fashion Week is a time of year when everyone in the industry comes out and shows off what they have. On Sept. 9, Spring Fashion Week hit the runways of the Lincoln Center in New York City. The display was absolutely breathtaking, and in ways revolutionary.

This year, some of the great contenders of fashion did not physically attend the Lincoln Center for their shows, but instead, chose a rather contemporary way of showing their collections to the world. Designers such as Carolina Herrera and Michael Kors took their collections on the web and showed off their designs via a live stream that aired all around the world. Not only is doing live runway shows very costly, but being green is in nowadays. Fashion Week has brought a little bit of

Above: Donna Karan models flaunt new looks. Left: A model shows off Tommy Hilfiger’s new line. AP photos

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everything: from preppy by Tommy Hilfiger, to very contemporary earthy with Donna Karan. The look for spring is full of florals. This year, designers are out to give spring a very glamorous and rich feel. Right along the lines of fall colors, the pallets are all over the place. Some designers took a very dark feel and brought it back with pops of neon (which is seen here at FGCU); others decided that tan was the way to go and went with minimalistic feel that focused more on the body than color. When these trends hit Forever 21 and Charlotte Russe, they’ll start to hit FGCU. The styles and trends that have been shown on the runways this past week will all start popping up again starting in January So, to all you fashionistas, there are some spring trends that we can all apply here at FGCU. Prints: We love prints in the spring, and these year’s upcoming print styles are eclectic. They go from geometric and modern to very feminine and soft. Lace: Don’t get rid of those lacy tops just yet. It’ll be easy to transition your lace from fall/winter to spring. especially with the ivory and lighter colored lace. Jackets: Light trench coats, jackets and blazers are also back in style. These are all pieces that are versatile here in a college environment; from the classroom to the job interview. So keep an eye out — spring fashions are Florida-friendly this year. And although no one really dictates your own personal style, these are just some suggestions to help you along you fashion way as you enhance that style.

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Sept. 15 marks grand opening of Converse at Miromar Outlets in Estero By Jordan Rodriguez Senior staff writer

f you don’t have a pair of chucks, you’re in luck. A new Converse store is opening in Miromar Outlets on Sept. 15.

Converse, a shoe store that has been in business for 100 years, has developed and changed the face of shoes since it began in 1908 as the Converse Rubber Shoe Company in Malden, Mass. Through the generations, the product has changed with time and has expanded itself over various fields of interest. Sports were a large influence on the industry. In fact, Converse created the first performance basketball shoe in 1917. It’s known as the Converse All Star sneaker, and since then, the game of basketball has become a close friend of the Converse family. The company really shook it up in 1986 when it launched the “Choose Your Weapon” campaign to launch a new product: the shoe the campaign was named for, “The Weapon.” If one were to sum up Converse in two words, they are “optimistic rebellion.” This is what Converse is known for, being the one

to stand out and cause uproar; the one to cause change, taking on all obstacles with a smile. That’s always been Converse and still is. Converse exists to create innovative lifestyle products that change the way you think about shoes. If they’re just shoes, what’s so special about them? You asked and Converse has been listening. You’ve seen the fast food ads, “What we’re made of.” Well here’s what Converse is made of: canvas, rubber, wood, metal, concrete … you get the idea. Converse is everything, from the raw original foundation for creativity (the canvas) to the sexy leather shoes that last a lifetime. It’ll be the 30th Century and people will still be wearing Converse shoes. When you walk into the new store, expect something new. As you may have noticed, shoe companies aren’t just selling shoes anymore. They’ve been bringing in apparel for quite some time now and Converse is keeping up. There are tons of shoes, laces, and sandals literally at your feet. Grab a T-shirt or two, even a nice cap. By the time you leave the outlet, you’ll have a new wardrobe and a smile on your face. That’ll be thanks to the staff of employees eager to help you with all your questions and needs.

The new Converse store is located across from the GAP at Miromar Outlets. EN photos/ Jordan Rodriguez

‘Mockingjay’ soars to a near-perfect score Collins’ final book in trilogy ‘The Hunger Games’ ends series with bang EN Eagle Rating: By Amber Goldsmith Contributing writer

he third and final installment in Suzanne Collins’ bestselling series “The Hunger Games,” “Mockingjay” holds you at the edge of your seat. Comprised of three books, “The Hunger Games,” “Catching Fire” and “Mockingjay,” the series smashed its way to the New York Times bestsellers list, and “The Hunger Games” will hit the big screen by 2012. Reminiscent of “the hybrid birds that are an important symbol — of hope and rebellion — throughout the books” according to Publishers Weekly, the book’s title also refers to its main protagonist, Katniss Everdeen, and its central theme of fighting for freedom. Termed a “sci-fi” work, “Mockingjay” incorporates several other genres, including action/adventure, suspense, mystery and romance, resulting in a spectacular

completion to a thrilling series. Set in a post-apocalyptic United States, now known as “Panem,” the country suffers for 74 years under the dictatorship of villain President Snow. Overseeing the cruel Hunger Games, in which children from Panem’s 13 districts battle (gladiator-style) to survive, Snow soon meets a formidable foe in heroine Katniss Everdeen. After surviving the Hunger Games, Katniss, nicknamed the “Mockingjay,” joins forces with the rebels seeking to assassinate Snow, retake Panem and bring back the old republic. Meanwhile, Katniss must save the man she loves, Peeta Mellark, from President Snow’s forces, which captured him at the end of the previous book; deal with romantic affections from her best friend and partner, Gale Hawthorne; and a sinister new ally in the form of Alma Coin, the leader of the rebels. Considering the graphic content of

“Mockingjay,” which depicts frequent and detailed violence and gore throughout the book, I would not recommend this book for the faint-hearted or those under 13. After completing the novel, I would give “Mockingjay” four stars out of five. While the first half of the book dragged a little, and it did not instill the same excitement of its predecessors, “Mockingjay” wrapped up the series well. The third part of the book was so entrancing, I could not stop reading until I finished the final page. Those familiar with J.K. Rowling’s “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” and Russel Crowe’s movie “The Gladiator” will also recognize several plot similarities between the works, including a few shocking twists. Including allusions to Greek legends and the Roman Empire in “Mockingjay,” the author subtly communicates an interesting message about modern fight for freedom.

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Shuttle service throws us curve By Taryn Kerber Staff writer

he housing shuttle service is one of my favorite features that FGCU offers. I don’t have to walk or ride my bike and I get a lift to campus in A/C. How could it get any better? Oh yeah— the shuttles could be on time. Though riding the shuttle is great, it isn’t whenit’s late. The shuttles are Taryn supposed to operate any day classes are Kerber in session during the Fall and Spring semesters, from 7:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. The shuttles operate continuously every 15 minutes from McTarnaghan Hall to each laundry room in North Lake Village and to the front of Biscayne Hall. Somehow, they never stay on that schedule. Sometimes I am waiting 25 minutes for a bus that ends up making me resort to a powerwalking session. It seems like the busiest time for students traveling to their classes happens to be the time the buses get backed up. We tend to choose most of our classes around noon. I understand that the drivers need lunch breaks, but choosing to take a break when we need them most isn’t the greatest plan. There are six buses running and one is a backup. Though the driver I spoke with, whose name I did not catch, did not want to “get into details” as to how the drivers

transition through breaks and shifts, he did mention that there are 14 drivers. Considering only six buses run at a time, I’m assuming that means drivers have help when needed. The driver I spoke to also didn’t want to mention how the buses were contracted. I could easily pull up this public information, but why the drama for a few simple questions? He could tell me how many drivers there are yet he couldn’t tell me how they get paid? It’s not like I was asking him how much he gets paid. Don’t get me wrong — some drivers are great. For the most part, they are nice and get us to where we need to be. But they have an easy job, as jobs go. They get to sit all day in the A/C and drive people who thank them and are genuinely appreciative of what they do. Yet, still, we sometimes end up late for class, and by the end of the day, we have a driver who no longer wants to give us a smiling face. Though the shuttle system has its flaws, I do have to commend the drivers for doing what they do. At least FGCU has this service. Gratitude aside, I think the system could use some modifications that would smoooth the process. Taryn Kerber is a freshman majoring in communication and plans on becoming an event planner. She has a creative and outspoken mind. Taryn is also an environmentalist and is out to save the world, one good deed at a time. She believes, deep down, everyone is good. If only they saw more with their hearts.

You wouldn’t embarrass your family, so don’t shame your school By Mandie Rainwater Staff Writer

know we’ve all heard “you are what you eat,” and we’ve believed it. But what about “you are where you work” or “you are where you go to school?” are, you Mandie know. You The college Rainwater years sweep into your lives and give you the individualism and anonymity you have desired since reaching middle school, but individual beware! You represent FGCU all the time. Are you aware of this? Do you doubt me? Let’s look at some examples. Scenario one: You race down I-75 or U.S. 41 late for your 8 a.m. class. You tailgate, pass like you’re playing pole position and give the one-finger salute to those you feel are in your way. How are you representing FGCU? Did you remove the parking permit that hangs from your rearview mirror? (It has an instruction right on the back of it to remind you to take it down for safety reasons anyway.) Do you have an FGCU plate or decal anywhere on your car? All of these things mean you represent FGCU. You placed these things on your car as a matter of pride in your school. Why disgrace that school by breaking the laws of the road? Scenario two: You have gotten all decked out in your best clubbing clothes. Your hair is just right and your makeup looks good. You head to the popular night spot where you flash a student ID to get in. You get lost in the music, maybe you have a few too many. You see someone hitting on your guy/gal and you lose

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The place erupts into a brawl and the cops are called in. The news stations show up and the headline at 11 is “FGCU Student Starts Fight at Local Night Spot.” How does this appear to the community? Scenario three: You are a major figurehead in the FGCU institution. You are on vacation and are approached by a concerned citizen with respect to the state of higher education and FGCU. While you may automatically think “I’m on vacation, I don’t have to talk about this,” you do. Why? You are always the face of FGCU. And my last scenario: You are cleaning up a waterway, a park, volunteering at a retirement home or visiting sick kids in the pediatric ward at Lee Memorial. All the while you wear your school shirt, talk about your classes and organizations. You make a good impression on all involved and show FGCU is a college that fosters service and citizenship in Southwest Florida. While not everything people do as they sport FGCU gear is bad, we must remember people rarely remember the positive, but never forget the negative. Whether you like it or not, you will always represent something. Logos on shirts, bags, jackets, name tags all tie you to an image, like brand marketing. Be aware of how you conduct yourself, just as you would to not embarrass your family name. Mandie Rainwater is a sophomore. She is majoring in secondary education with a focus in social sciences. She is married with two children and is an active volunteer for C.A.R.E.S. Suicide Prevention. She is a contributing author to “UnspOILed: Writers speak for Florida’s Coast” and has been featured in the Southeast Review.

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Professor attitudes reflect effectiveness By Sara Gottwalles Opinion editor

ink Floyd’s “Us and Them” is a tune that seems to resonate in the minds and lives of too many FGCU family members. We pride ourselves on the concept of being a family and yet we cultivate family rifts and separation attempts. The professors and the students; the administration and the faculty — sure there will always be the separation of hierarchy, but does it have to come with an uncomfortable air of contempt? Sara Being a student, I can speak from the student Gottwalles only aspect. Have you ever had that professor who takes time out of their schedule to treat you like the individual that you are? They come on campus just to meet with you, ask you how you’re coming along in class or seem to remember the little things like your dog’s name or the weekend plans you mentioned. If you seem them at Target or Ale House they come over and say hello instead of hiding and avoiding you. These are the shining stars. They make you feel like you matter and that they care about you. These people love their job, and their students love them. Professors, you know who you are. Your classes are always engaged, students seek you out, and sometimes your courses are so full you have a waiting list. And don’t even pull the line, “Well, it’s not me, it’s just what I teach.” I’d rather have a good professor for pre-calc than a bad professor for studies of relaxation. Then you have the professors who are just in this for a paycheck. They will teach the class and then kick everyone out. They are cold. You feel uncomfortable going to their office hours, which makes them complain in class that they sat there for hours when no one came. When you see them on campus, they seem to not even know you exist. There’s no chance of a “so you’re a Sponge Bob Square Pants Spaghettios kind of guy” moment in the grocery store. Maybe we are all just so freaked out

about the 1.007 Consensual Relationship Policy that we have forgotten how to act like cohabiting humans. Professors, though we might be interested in a relationship with you, our interest might be educational. That is to say, we might be interested in a working teacherstudent relationship. Not all of us are hormonal; we just want a good education. A smart student will see a good professor who goes the extra mile and latch on. That professor will be a favorite, a mentor and maybe even a helpful key to grad school. A bad professor will reap none of the above, their class sizes may be smaller than their colleagues and they may not get to teach that specialized course they have their hopes set on proposing. Sometimes it doesn’t matter how awesome your new course is if the students aren’t into you. You’re not getting the bodies in the seats and the registrar will cancel your dream. Unfortunately, there are students who will try to make more of a relationship with a professor. There is plenty of evidence of that. But professors cannot and should not live in constant fear of a student who could possibly cost them their job and reputation. Keep your guard up, but don’t build a wall. You have a degree over us, but if you’re cut, you bleed just the same. You are not biologically or inherently better than your students — or colleagues, for that matter. I had one professor come into my place of employment and pretend not to know me when I was in their class. I’ve also had a professor with whom I had one-on-one discussions, helped me plan club events, became my mentor and is now writing me a letter of recommendation for grad school. Who do you think I respect more? Yes, we’re your students, but we’re people too. Set the example and treat us as such. Sara Gottwalles is a senior. She is majoring in history with a minor in education and philosophy and holds a BA in communication. She likes to look into different philosophies of life and gives more credit to the unorthodox than “the norm.” As a Buddhist, she strongly believes in the 4 noble truths.

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New aid stimulus for students Literature not responsible for actions By Andrew Friedgen Contributing writer

he concept of the poor-as-rags college student lives on as a seemingly timeless archetype in modern society, but the federal government has arranged for some scholarly financial assistance in its recent stimulus package. In standard media, we often hear about the ruckus caused over the controversial stimulus bill that was passed in February 2009, but its effects on college students aren’t necessarily as advertised. However, as education is viewed as one of the hallmarks that creates a more stable and productive society, it should come as no surprise that the stimulus bill of more than $800 billion creates some provisions for educational relief. Probably the largest of those provisions is an increase in the amount available for Pell Grants. A Pell Grant is a Federal allowance of money that does not have to be repaid for a student who has not earned a bachelor’s or professional degree, according to the Federal Student Aid website. The amount a student receives is calculated by the expected family contribution to college expenses. How the recent stimulus bill affects Pell Grants is made quite clear: for the previous 2009-10 school year, the maximum amount granted was increased from $4,731 to $5,350. For the current 2010-11 school year, that amount was increased even higher to $5,550. For the FGCU full-time commuting student, $5,550 means almost 43 percent of estimated cost of attendance would be paid for the 201011 school year (assuming the student receives the maximum amount.) Fulltime, on-campus students would see about 30 percent of their estimated cost of attendance paid for. The stimulus bill also changed the eligibility requirements. Some 800,000 additional students will qualify. This increase will reach out to families with incomes of up to $50,000 a year, according to bankrate. com. However, this grant increase is not anticipated to stick around for long. It is said it will drop $300 after the 2010-11 school year and remain at that level.

Also, $13.8 billion of the stimulus bill was allocated for a boost in tuition tax credits. A tax credit serves to lower the amount of taxes you owe. The program that the stimulus bill affected, the American Opportunity Tax Credit, raised the maximum tax credit from $1,800 to $2,500. In order for expenses to be subjected to the increased tax credit amounts, they must have been educational in nature, such as tuition. The stimulus bill expanded those definitions to include course materials and books, in addition to allowing students to apply for the tax credits during four years of their schooling and not just two (as the pre-stimulus bill restrictions called for) as long as they are pursuing an undergraduate education. Finally, the income qualification cutoffs have been raised from $48,000 to $80,000 for a single-person income and from $96,000 to $160,000 for joint income amounts. Again, after the 2010-11 school year, the tax credits will fall back to their pre-stimulus bill amounts. A smaller portion of $200 million was allocated to the funding of workstudy programs that encourage working in the community service field or in a job associated with your intended major. Students can work 20 hours a week while class is in session and 40 hours a week during school breaks. The bill increases the funding to these programs, making it possible for more students to participate in them and gain experience valid for their career track. In the grand nature of the country, $200 million seems like an awfully low amount for funding, and as such, only around 81,000 students will benefit from the increased funding. In order for a student to make use of these programs, it is critical that they fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, form. The FAFSA allows eligibility to be calculated for Pell Grant and work-study funding. Absolutely none of this aid can be attained without filling out the FAFSA—which is available online. Regardless of how you feel about the stimulus, the money’s out there. There’s no reason to not go after it.

Letter to the Editor

henever I learn that someone has cited a book as his/her motivation to kill a human being-i.e., killing John Lennon “because of ‘The Catcher in the Rye,’” or issuing a holy death warrant against the novelist Salman Rushdie “because of ‘The Satanic Verses,’” I think two things: 1.) What a tragic misreading of a work of literature, and 2.) We need literature, and literature professors who can guide us through a multiplicity of meanings, more than ever in the 21st century. Literature causes us to examine our deepest held beliefs, develop compassion, and look upon the world with fresh eyes. Only fundamentalists bent on freezing the world in their image and blotting out everything else would con-

sider either of these two literary effects to be dangerous. The real threat lies in remaining rigid and static in a dynamic world. That, and letting die the cultural practice of reading widely and thinking critically. So, if you really want to make a terrorist/assassin angry, dust off your library card and read as if there’s no tomorrow. Extra credit for anyone gutsy enough to read in a Tyrolian cap and rainbowcolored bikini while listening to the Beatles and flying a banner that reads “Respect Your Mother: Earth.” (Important safety tip: Consider using Kevlar sunblock.) — Karen Tolchin, associate professor of English

By Chelsea Seeley

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n Sept. 1, James Jae Lee, an environmental activist from California, held three people hostage in the Discovery Channel building in Silver Springs, Md. He had a pipe bomb strapped to him as he demanded that Discover Channel do something about the depletion of the environment. He was later shot on sight by law authorities and died instantly. Reportedly, the book “Ishmael,” written by Daniel Quinn, was what caused the outburst by Chelsea Lee, who had been protesting the Discovery ChanSeeley nel since 2008. “Ishmael,” a story about a man in search of finding out about mankind from a gorilla, was one of the worst books I have ever read. Now I cannot stand to look at the book knowing that Lee read it and used it as an excuse to hold these people hostage. I am shocked that this book could be taken as seriously as Lee took it. Why would a gorilla be talking in the first place, and what is going on with the character who is actually talking to it? This work of fiction is one of many that are taken as gospel in our world today. There are stories of how young children, after reading the Harry Potter series, try to run through the walls at British train stations, to reach Platform Nine and Three Quarters. Not only are they making fools out of themselves, they are putting themselves in harm’s way. At least (hopefully) kids have parents to explain to them the error of their ways; James Jae Lee did not. He had pushed his entire family away as he was going through the process of reading this book and protesting Discovery Channel. This had been a two-year battle with him, and he was unable to realize how irrational he was being.

This situation has really shown me that there are people who don’t know how to draw the line between fiction and reality. Some apparently even use it as an excuse for violent behavior. See the letter to the editor below left for examples. I have a situation of my own where a person who is very close to me has decided that they want to be a vampire after reading the Twilight series. I keep hoping that they are kidding, but I know they are serious. People try to talk to this person about how ludicrous this is, and hopefully this delusional individual takes it in and figures out it simply is not possible. It worries me that if this person does not see how odd this is, they will take their “dream” to an extreme, as Lee did. I want to know why no one was willing to help Lee when they saw him acting oddly, or asked him what was going on in his mind? If he himself was not able to recognize that there was a problem, perhaps someone else could have. Children are so incredibly lucky to have parents there to explain to them what is real and what is not. We have a serious situation if someone is not able to tell the difference between the two. As sad as it is, the death of this unstable man is a lesson to all. Do not use a book as an excuse for anything you do. You may have read it somewhere for a class, or just for fun, but you are held responsible for your own actions. If you are experiencing mental issues, please talk to someone. You can get help, and you can get better — we have Counseling and Psychological Services right here on campus, free of charge. We all have to draw the line between fiction and reality, instead of creating a very fine, thin, and dangerous line by trying to make it real. Chelsea Seeley is a freshman majoring in elementary education. Her goal is to eventually receive her master’s in special education. Chelsea has been writing for public audiences for more than four years. She loves how writing can be a true expression of your personality.

Hypocrisy not a universal faith slogan By Collin Llewellyn Staff writer

y now I’m sure you’ve heard of Pastor Terry Jones, hypocrite representative of hate. This is an opinion article, so I don’t have to be bipartisan. Jones initiated to burn the holy book of the Islamic people, the Quran, on the ninth anniversary of 9/11. Eventually after much national and even international attention,Jones chose not to go through with it. Just because he didn’t see his plot through doesn’t change his intenCollin Llewellyn tions or the message he sent around the world. It was an utter disgrace, a misrepresentation of the American people. And who should be most concerned? Christians. On the national stage, Jones is branding Christians with an awful image. It’s one of the most unfortunate occurrences happening in our culture today. I wonder how many times Jones has slammed his fist on the pulpit, teaching the holy words of Jesus — a man who lived and died teaching peace, love for thy neighbor, turn the other cheek, love thy enemy, blessed are the peaceful.

How many times has this wolf in sheep’s clothing judged good and decent people, condemning them, using his title of “Pastor” to power trip and influence people who may not know any better but to listen? How many times has he used God to spread his own hatred and fears on to others? If this is the first time, which I seriously doubt, then it’s one time too many. I encourage all of you to not brand those who share his religion. Not all Christians share his views. Those who were responsible for 9/11 make up one percent, let me repeat — ONE PERCENT — of the Muslim faith. Just as nut cases such as Jones probably only make up a small percentage of non-denominational Christians. I urge all of you to arm yourself with knowledge of the Islamic world, appreciate the ancient practice. It is known as the religion of peace. Read up on the true messages of Christianity — not this man’s interpretations and beliefs. Let us not forget those who initiated wars in the name of God or religion, for they have come from all creeds. Collin Llewellyn is a sophomore. He is majoring in English. He is an RA in North Lake Village. Collin is passionate about living life fully and not wasting opportunities, especially chances to learn.

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Ranked men’s soccer teams USF, Ohio State at Kick-off Classic By Addison Hicks Contributing Writer

he men’s soccer program has been a leading force in the recognition FGCU sports have been receiving lately. After defeating big-name opponents such as No. 26 University of South Florida, the Eagles are hosting a high-profile tournament this weekend in the form of the Embassy Suites Kick-off Classic. USF, No. 7 Ohio State and Drexel will be traveling to FGCU, with the Eagles playing Drexel on Thursday and Ohio State on Saturday. Coach Bob Butehorn stated that he is very respectful toward Ohio State, and is grateful to host a program with their name. “We all understand that we are in it for the growth of the game and I have a lot of respect for Ohio State coach John Bluem and their program,” Butehorn said. “I am appreciative that they are willing to come down here and play against us in the Eagle’s Nest.” Ohio State’s latest major accomplishment was two years ago, when the Buckeyes became finalists for a tournament championship. When asked what it would mean to beat a team from a power conference such as the Big Ten, Coach Butehorn’s tone went up a few notches. “I think we all know what that would mean for the program,” Butehorn said. “Winning against a team like Ohio State would definitely mean a lot for us here at FGCU. It’s our goal to become a top contender in the soccer world and that would be a great step in achieving our goal.” When approached about the importance of generating fan support for these games, Coach Butehorn stated just how crucial it is for them. “We love our fans, and we want to continue to bring more fans to not only our local games but we want students to come out and travel as well,” Butehorn said. “Nothing is more gratifying than receiving support while you’re away from home.”

Goalie Adam Glick reaches out to make a save. Photo courtesy of FGCU athletics

To beat Ohio State, the Eagles will have to enforce their style of play, and use the home crowd as an advantage. “The goal is to dominate their game with ours, which is easier accomplished at home,” Butehorn said. “We plan on stretching them out and holding them off, playing hard with our strong defense while going for the goal with our strategic offense.” Sophomore Deion Jones has been a major spark for the 2-2-1 Eagles. He recently was named to College Soccer News’ National Team of the Week, an honor he shared with players from Indiana, Penn State and Duke, among others. Jones has two goals and an assist in five games.

“Deion is fortunate and has been taking full advantage of this opportunity that the program has given him,” Butehorn said. “He continues to strive for improving himself and has been getting better with every game.” Jones had only one goal in limited playing time. He credits an increase in opportunity for his rise. “It had a lot to do with timing and creating an opportunity,” Jones said. “I’ve put in a lot of energy and hard work and went into this season more confident with myself and with my teammates.” Jones is excited to use the game against Ohio State as a showcase for himself and his team. “It’s an opportunity to

show just how much talent this team has,” Jones said. “We have players with a lot of talent, and now’s the time to show just how hard we’ve worked and grown as a team and that we mean business.” Jones relishes the recognition he has received personally, but refuses full credit. “It’s nice to get recognized for all the hard work I’ve put in to get at the point I’m at now as a player, but it’s important to go with the flow of the team,” Jones said. “It’s not just me out there in the field. I count on my teammates support as much as they count on me. The key to success is always putting the team first.” With that attitude, the possibilities are endless this weekend.

Woodworth Continued from page 16 “McKay was huge on the mental side for me and Chris (Sale),” Woodworth said. “He would give us pamphlets and worksheets to read on the bus. “He taught us to respect the game, and that pitching takes a lot of preparation. There were beyond-the-scenes things that he brought to our attention in showing us that baseball is not just a game, but also a business.” Woodworth came away knowing he had to keep the ball down in the zone, work the corners and keep guys off balance to succeed. He knew he had to accept these everyday, often-ignored core principals rather then putter around and go for the flashy strikeout. Such revelations allowed him to concede to his role with the Gulf Coast Rays and to tolerate a scouting system that revolves around naked potential and talent. “Going into rookie ball, I knew I’d be one of the oldest on the team,” Woodworth said. “Most of these guys are high school picks who are still learning how to pitch. They (Rays) sign guys like me, who’ve been around the block, to go out there and show the kids how it looks.” He realizes the results he has put forth might ultimately mean nothing. “Moving up in level in an organization is kind of like the draft,” Woodworth explained. “A guy might move up who didn’t have the numbers. “You don’t know who’s making the decisions and you know it’s not up to you. You just hope that you keep putting up results and turn some heads.” The slate will be theoretically wiped clean when Woodworth heads to Tampa’s spring training in late March, mixing in with glamorized high-draft picks and prodigies from Latin America. “I’m just going to go out and do work,” Woodworth said. “If I’m nails out there on the mound, I will find a team whether it be Rookie Advanced, Low A or High A. Either way it’s a step above where I am now.” Until then, Woodworth is staying in the dorms at FGCU this fall as he helps pitching coach Rusty McKee groom Eagle pitchers. Then he will await the arrival of Sale, who is expected to come back home after his season ends with the White Sox. Woodworth has spoken with Sale throughout his surreal two months in “The Show.” Their talks provide lighter moments for Sale as he deals with the tension of a playoff race and a foreign environment. “It’s crazy. We will talk about his time on the road and how he just struck out Joe Mauer (reigning AL MVP with the Minnesota Twins),” Woodworth said. We will talk about the cool stuff he’s bought. It’s amazing; he went from being my roommate to playing with Manny Ramirez.” And Woodworth went from starting a coaching career to continuing a playing career.

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Women’s tennis Head coach Jennifer Gabou is named chair of NCAA Women’s Tennis Southeast Region Committee.

Men’s basketball

Head coach Dave Balza will participate in the National Coaches’ Diary Series with CollegeChalktalk.com

Swimming & diving

Andrew Goe has been named diving coach. Goe spent two seasons at Canisius College in Buffalo, N.Y.

Volleyball

Travels to FAU on Tuesday looking to break seven-game losing streak.

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Pitcher defies path of prodigies By Josh Siegel Sports editor

ete Woodworth was primed for a 9 to 5. Fresh after finishing a fouryear pitching career at FGCU with a 25-9 record — a mark that leaves him tied for second in program history in wins — Woodworth was set to do what normal people do after college. Without an innate gift to throw a baseball in the high 90s — like his former teammate, roommate and current Chicago White Sox pitcher, Chris Sale — and without big league genes like FGCU alum and Chicago Cub, Casey Coleman — Woodworth thought his path might have faded. After going undrafted, Woodworth headed to the Northwoods League, a summer league in Wisconsin comprised of elite college players from throughout the nation, and a place where he had earlier carved a niche that he thought would allow him to extend his pitching career ... to start a life in coaching. “The draft (MLB) is a funny thing,” Woodworth said. “I’ve played with a lot of great players who have gone undrafted, and then there are times where I’m like, ‘Man, I’m a lot Undrafted FGCU alum Pete Woodworth hopes to make his hometown Tampa Bay Rays. Photo courtesy of FGCU athletics better than that guy and he got drafted.’ I knew I had to put up big numteam whose memorabilia I rock, that ing and everybody wants to win and ‘09 up in Wisconsin,” Woodworth exbers senior year (9-2, 5.31 ERA) and I gave me the call.” that’s all it takes (to get seen).” plained. “Now we were really away did, so I felt confident. But when my Mirroring the ways of his former Woodworth credits head coach from our families and able to play name wasn’t called I headed up to teammates in Chicago, Woodworth Dave Tollett and the FGCU program a demanding minor league schedNorthwoods.” found immediate success, going 1-1 in providing a no-thrills platform ule. We learned how to take care of Then, a call from the Tampa Bay with a 2.24 ERA in 28 1/3 innings out that mimics a MLB team, for instill- our bodies and how to deal with road Rays, the St. Petersburg native’s fa- of the bullpen for the Gulf Coast Rays. ing a low-maintenance mindset. trips. We adjusted to having to be at vorite team growing up, demanded a The team eventually lost in the fiYet constraints in a collegiate the ball park at 2 for a 7 o’clock game.” drift from the ordinary. nals of the GCL championship, thrust- schedule and its comfy, rigid nature McKay would belabor the subtle “A short time after the draft, I get ing Woodworth from obscurity. make it impossible to truly match the inner workings of pitching and would a call from the Rays asking if I could “The minor leagues definitely has off-the-field, real-’life chill of profes- eventually get Woodworth to accept pitch some innings for their rookie a more laid-back atmosphere,” Wood- sional baseball. the drudgery with which he would get league team this summer (Gulf Coast worth said. “You’re playing in front That’s where the Northwoods guys out. League Rays). I was like, ‘Hell yeah.’ of scouts and coordinators and that’s league came in. It’s just coincidence that it was a team about it. But in the playoffs, every“Sale (Chris) and I played for An Please see WOODWORTH on page 15 that I’ve seen play many times, and a body in the organization is watch- dy McKay in the summer of ‘08 and

Season preview: Cross country

Men, women take youth and run with it By Zach Gibbons Contributing writer

he FGCU cross country team is filled with plenty of youth on both the men’s and women’s sides. Most runners on both teams are freshmen and sophomores. Head coach Cassandra Harbin hopes to see progress from both squads. “I just hope that both teams improve,” Harbin said. “That’s my goal and objective, and their goal and objective.” Harbin believes the youth of the team will not hinder their ambition to succeed. “Honestly, we want to improve in the conference, we want to improve

going into conference,” Harbin said. “We go to a lot of the same meets (as last year), so if we can show improvement at some of those races, I think that’s a successful season. We have a very young team so there’s going to be some growing pains this season, but all the guys and girls take running very seriously. It’s a huge priority in their lives, so I think they’re all trying to get better every day that we practice.” There are leaders on both teams, two of whom are Megan Thies and Dino Bozzone. Thies, a senior, has competed for the Eagles the past three seasons. She set the school record for FGCU with a time of 18:55 in the ASun Championships.

Bozzone joins the men’s cross country team as a fifth-year senior, transferring from the University of Portland. Harbin hopes Thies leaves an impression on her younger teammates before graduating. “Megan Thies is a great leader for us,” Harbin said. “Obviously, she holds the school record, but she also holds a lot of the top 10 times in FGCU history, so we are looking to get a lot of leadership out of her. We’re happy that she’s still here, and we have her for one more year — especially with such a young group of girls.” Bozzone looks to bring a winning mindset instilled from his time at the University of Portland. “I’ve been in a program for the

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Kicks off conference play at Jacksonville University on Friday. FGCU women’s cross country is led by record-holder Megan Thies. Photo courtesy of FGCU athletics

last three years at the University of Portland, which was one of the top programs for cross country in the country,” Bozzone said. “We were excellent in the NCAA tournament every year, always getting top two at regionals. I got to learn from some of the best runners in the country when I was young, and I kind of feel like it’s my turn to do the same. Pretty much the reason I came to Florida Gulf Coast was to try and share my experience with the younger guys and lead them to doing well.” Thies is already accustomed to a leadership role at FGCU. “I’m fine with it (being a leader),” Thies said. “I mean, it’s been that way for a couple of years now. I’ve kind of always accepted it. It’s not a big deal.” She feels her school record is in reach for anybody who wants it. “Hopefully, yes (I can beat my school record),” Thies said. “There are a couple of girls on the team that are definitely able to, also. So it’ll be interesting.” Junior Max Jones also leads the men’s team with senior Joshua Brooks, while the women’s team features sophomores Shannon Compher and Leigh Mumford. One thing is for certain: even though these teams are young and lack experience, they are optimistic about the season. That confidence has been rewarded so far, as both teams finished second in the King of the Hill Elite Invitational Sept. 5. Their schedule also includes a high-profile meet, the Sean Earl Loyola Lakefront Invitational, in Chicago on Oct. 2.