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Prez gets big bonus, raise By Samantha League News editor
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GCU President Wilson Bradshaw received a 5 percent pay raise of $16,275 and a $60,000 performance bonus from the Board of Trustees last Tuesday, Sept. 21. Trustees also approved 2 percent pay raises and $1,000 bonuses for faculty and staff at the same meeting. The university paid $15,000 for a private consultant, John Moore of IndiBradshaw ana State University, to conduct Bradshaw’s evaluation, which is required every three years under Bradshaw’s contract. After Moore interviewed more than 90 people, he gave Bradshaw an overall favorable rating. According to Moore, many indicators — including student diversity, freshman retention and sponsored research — show upward trends since Bradshaw started at FGCU in October 2007.
500 acres Basketball gets new players Men’s hoop team welcomes in a new class of talent this season. See SPORTS on page 16
Are the dorm charges fair?
please see BRADSHAW on page 4
Read about the process of assessing dorm charges at the end of the year. See NEWS on page 3
nTurn to page 12 to read an opinion on Bradshaw’s raise
$8 million value
Student dies in accident By Megan Hoolihan Senior staff writer
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Read about ways to spice up your pigskin parties. See A&L on page 8
Don’t feed the alligators Well-meaning people could get our reptiles removed from campus. See OPINION on page 12
Index News ....................... See page 3 A&L ......................... See page 8 Opinion .................. See page12 Sports ..................... See page 15 Fun & Games .......... See page 11
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FGCU given Buckingham spread By Katie Egan Senior staff writer All 500 acres of the Buckingham property look like a suburban neighborhood. The road twists and turns
around clean-cut, green grass, and the houses only look big enough for one or two people. The address 5820 Buckingham Road in east Fort Myers used to be Gulf Coast Center, a mental institution. Now, it be-
longs to FGCU. The property is about 30 miles from FGCU and has 60 structures on it. It’s estimated to have a value of $ 8 million.
organ Crofton, a freshman majoring in criminal forensics, died in a car accident Thursday. Crofton and three other young women were heading home from the funeral of a friend in Orlando when a pickup truck crossed the median and hit their car. The pickup struck the back passenger door on the driver’s side, where Crofton was sitting. The driver, 18-year-old Amanda McAffee, and one of the other passengers, 16-year-old Julie Rivkees, were both treated for minor injuries at the scene. The other passenger, 18-year-old Lauren Tipton, remains in critical condition. Katheline Castin was one of Crofton’s close friends. They were texting just before the crash. Castin said that she and Crofton bonded during Eagle View Orientation. earlier this year. please see MORGAN on page 6
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Sept. 20, 2010, through Sept. 28, 2010 Monday, Sept. 20 at 2:29 p.m.: An individual found his car keyed. The suspect was unknown. Monday, Sept. 20 at 6:29 p.m.: An officer assisted housing in a drug search. The officer found a Ziplock bag of green leafy substance weighing .4 grams that tested positive for marijuana. They also found a water bottle with marijuana residue. The marijuana was secured into evidence for judicial affairs. 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 9:57 a.m.: North Lake Village called UPD to report a snake by the guard shack. After responding, the officer identified it to be a 4- to 5 -foot-long rattlesnake. The officer captured the snake with a bag and a pole to relocate it. Wednesday, Sept. 22 at 9:57 a.m.: Parking services requested to have a vehicle booted for outstanding tickets. The individual, not knowing the boot had been attached, tried to drive off. After realizing what happened, the individual paid the tickets and got the boot removed,. No damage was done to the vehicle. 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.
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Student Plaza: Uncle Sam helps students register to vote
Kleist center promotes healthier lifestyles By Katie Egan Senior staff writer
T Tyler Offerman dressed as Uncle Sam on Tuesday, Sept. 28, as he registered students to vote in preparation for the upcoming elections. EN photo/ Mike Ricci
AB8 to break ground in January By Eslande Dambrevil Contributing writer
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ext semester, the College of Health Professions will finally have a place to call home: Academic Building 8. AB8 will be adjacent to Academic Building 5 and Lutgert Hall and will be LEED certified, as is Academic Building 7. AB8 is still in the design phase, but site plans are expected to start in November and the construction of the building is expected to start in January. It will contain a large lecture room that will accommodate approximately 120 students and a wet lab shared by anatomy and physiology faculty and students. It will also have a minimum of one lab space for athletic
Academic Building 8’s proposed design. Photo courtesy of fgcu.edu
training, human performance, nursing stimulation, nursing practice, occupational therapy and physical therapy. Because AB8 will be accommodated with a parking garage, the parking lot for students near Lutgert Hall will be off limits while it’s being built, which could cause major parking issues for students. “I’m worried about the effects it will have
on students making it to class on time,� said senior Julie Cochran, a criminal justice major and political studies minor. “Hopefully, teachers will be understanding and have leniency toward the beginning.� Freshman psychology major Corey Young is also concerned with the parking issue and thinks FGCU has an upcoming problem in general. “The parking situa-
tion is bad enough when Parking Garage 3 is always full, Parking Garage 2 for the most part is the same, and students refuse to park in Parking Garage 1,â€? he said. “Shutting down a parking lot, especially one that makes it easier for students to walk to class, will make for a lot of angry students. The student body is growing ‌ we need more parking, not less.â€? While FGCU is preparing for AB8 and the new parking garage, students are waiting for the Student Union improvements to be finished. Although the construction on the Student Union is on schedule, an exact date was not disclosed. Any future construction plans will depend on the state Legislature. FGCU has submitted a
Capital Improvement Plan to the Legislature and awaits a decision. FGCU’s Capital Improvement Plan is a fiveyear plan that identifies capital projects and provides a timetable for construction completion. Facilities constructed using state dollars require review by the Florida Board of Governors.
Fast facts: nArchitect: Harvard Jolly/ Kahler Slater. nConstruction manager: Kraft Construction. nProject starts in January. nWill be LEED certified. nIncludes parking garage. nLarge lecture room will hold 120 students.
Dents in walls mean dent in wallet By Veronica Vela Staff writer
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ne of the first and most important items a student sees when they walk into their resident apartments on check-in day is a Room Inventory Form (RIF). This piece of paper may look insignificant, but it can mean the difference between an easy semester and paying hundreds of dollars worth of damage later in the school year. Prior to move-in, resident assistants (RAs) fill out the forms for each room, but students are encouraged to go over the different living spaces themselves and fill in any damage that wasn’t already noted. This can be a tedious process, but also a necessary one. In fact, according to Jameson Moschella, associate director of residence education, properly filling out the Room Inventory Form is the best and only way to avoid charges. If damage does occur throughout the year, however, students must take
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several steps to correct the problem. For severe damage, such as putting a hole in the wall, students must contact their RA, who will then make a note on their RIF. Then, the RA must contact the resident director (RD), who is responsible for assessing the damage and fining the student accordingly. The fee is only enough
to cover supplies and labor for the repair. No money from damage fees goes toward any housing needs or projects. If damage is made in a common area, the rules vary slightly. Unless a specific person takes responsibility or their roommate reports the offender to the RA, everyone residing in the apartment will split the cost of the repair evenly.
Charles Stanisce, a sophomore majoring in computer information systems, was charged for nail holes in the living room walls last spring after he moved out. “I think that housing was (justified) because the holes were really big and noticeable,� Stanisce said. In addition, students are encouraged not to attempt repairs themselves.
It not only makes the job more difficult for maintenance after students leave, but repairs not done professionally usually don’t meet housing standards. “If you cause damage, inform us. We’ll take responsibility for fixing the problem,� Moschella said. Adam Weiner, a junior majoring in sports management, informed housing of damage during the semester rather than try to fix it himself. “I was charged for breaking the light cover (in my room). As I was unscrewing it, I dropped it on myself,� Weiner said. He also felt housing was justified in charging him. If a student feels that they have wrongfully been charged after check-out, they can appeal the fee up to 10 days after receiving the damage letter. According to Jameson, most of the appeals have been due to a mistake or miscommunication on paperwork during or after check-outs.
he Kleist Health Education Center, located at the entrance to FGCU, is an educational, not-for-profit organization devoted to healthy lifestyles. The center’s open to FGCU students and members of the surrounding community. “The center is the only one of its kind in Florida. It provides a unique experience for children, adults, and senior citizens,� said Cindi McDill, health educator for the center. The center strives to prevent health problems and illnesses before they begin, and focuses on empowering individuals to make healthy lifestyle choices through dynamic, interactive educational programs. “The center goes far beyond a museum. We provide outreach programs to schools, communities, and organizations across both Lee and Collier counties,� McDill said. This past year, the center has been invited to partner with numerous school districts as their comprehensive health curriculum provider. With the increasing demands on teachers’ time and meeting standards and wellness policy requirements, outreach education is much more effective. KHEC educators will have the time to respond to specific school needs, provide enrichment activities for students and deliver critical health and safety lessons. This promotes positive change, raises awareness, inspires action and saves lives. The center offers general health, drug education, nutrition and fitness, character education and human growth and development classes. Skilled instructors bring three teaching theaters to life using dynamic models, exciting displays and countless multimedia presentations. The programs, as described, are “designed to inspire rather than alarm,� and to “build an appreciation for the human body, mind and spirit.� “It’s just another resource on campus if students want information about a certain health topic and don’t want to go to the Wellness Center,� said Renee McFarland, executive director for the Kleist center. Programs are just $3 for students and free for teachers. A list of programs is available at www. fgcu.edu/khec. The center will also be looking for volunteers to help with fundraisers and special events. Volunteers will help staff at special events such as health festivals, summer camps and FGCU campus events. Duties may include overseeing registration, information or refreshment tables. School day volunteers are needed weekdays during the school year, usually between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. School day volunteers must commit at least one day per month. Students interested in volunteering should contact Nancy Metzger at 239-590-7459 to sign up.
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FGCU hockey helps Goodwill at Oct. games The FGCU Hockey Clubs are asking fans to bring donations for Goodwill to their Oct. 8 and 9 weekend games. “Goodwill was a good match for us because we know college students have clothes they don’t wear anymore, so we thought, why not partner up with Goodwill and help out the community?â€? said Jason Almcrantz, FGCU Hockey president and a senior majoring in civil and environmental engineering . Almcrantz is also hoping this will set a precedent for community involvement through the hockey team. “We try to work with student organizations. If they want, they can set up a time to table during our games and spread their word,â€? he said. Goodwill will accept donations of new and gently used clothing, accessories, shoes, household items, electronics and small furniture at the hockey games, according to a Goodwill press release. “I like to think about it this way: If you feel comfortable giving it to a friend or a family member to use, then it’s good to donate,â€? said Kirsten O’Donnell, Goodwill’s public relations director. Anyone who brings a donation gets a packet of discount coupons for several area merchants, including Bar Louie, Firepit, the Nike Outlet, Pinchers Crab Shack, Red Robin, Rita’s Italian Ice, Ron Jon Surf Shop and Tropical Smoothie CafĂŠ, according to a Goodwill press release.
International Reception set for Friday On Friday, Oct. 1, FGCU will be formally welcoming international students, scholars and study abroad participants to Southwest Florida at the 14th annual International Reception. The event, which will take place at 5:30 p.m. in the SU Ballroom, is sponsored by FGCU International Services and the International Club. “(This) is an opportunity for faculty, staff and the community to develop a deeper interest and understanding of diverse cultures and programs offered to them,� said Timothy Gjini, International Services assistant director. Along with a welcoming from FGCU President Wilson Bradshaw and Provost Ronald Toll, there will be representatives from international programs participants can engage in conversation with. “We want to promote our programs, such as the Eagle I (International) Ambassador program that matches new first year international students with U.S. students, who serve as their support ... and help them adjust to the university,� Gjini said. There will also be a showcase of flags from every country that’s represented at FGCU through an international student. According to Gjini, there are approximately 140 international and exchange students. Everyone is invited, and cultural attire is encouraged. More than 150 people attended last year, and Gjini hopes for 200 this year. For more information, contact International Services at 239-590-7925. — Eagle News staff
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Neon light party invades Naples nightclub By Melissa Bell Staff writer
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ltra Nightclub and Privilege Lounge bring “If It’s On, It’s Neon� to Naples for the first time Thursday, Oct. 7 from 9 p.m. until 2 a.m. Casey Cummings and Darius Sanchez, owners of KCD Entertainment, created this ultimate neon light party to perk interest of the college-age-level crowd and to hopefully become a movement that snowballs. “We were trying to create a theme idea that could take over college cities around the area and eventually around the world,� Cummings said. “We thought of neon colors and lights and expanded on the idea, which led to us to creating something far bigger than expected.� Even though FGCU is not in a college town, when these type of
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events roll around, college kids flock to the scene. “We help Day Glo out every show and attend the events at Ultra,� Cummings said. “Our end goal is to have shows weekly in ev-
ery major city around the world and expand our brand to the fullest. We feel doing a show in Naples will bring us closer to that goal.� This event is comparable to a big light show, so bring any and all
neon attire, glow sticks, lights and lasers with you. White attire is also acceptable. Electronic music will by played with featured performances by headliner Designer Drugs and opening performances by Joey Shiner, Supreme1 and Anthony Pisano. “After establishing a professional and reliable company at first, KCD Entertainment, we then established a relationship with the artist and their group,� Cummings said. “Steve Aoki (a group member of the band Dim Mak) came to our first event in South Florida and loved it; he can’t wait to do another show, and Designer Drugs feels the same.� This promises to be an unforgettable night with sparkling colors and lights. Tickets are $20 each and can be purchased at ifitsonitsneon. com. A sold-out show is expected, so it’s recommended to get tickets as soon as possible.
AB7 reaches Platinum in sustainability By Megan Hoolihan Senior staff writer
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GCU has broken new ground in its commitment to the environment and sustainability with the Platinum LEED Certification of Academic Building 7. AB7, the new building for science laboratories and classrooms for the College of Arts and Sciences, is one of only 310 facilities in the world to receive Platinum level designation from the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), a green building rating system. The LEED rating system verifies that AB7 is designed to conserve energy, save water, reduce emissions of carbon dioxide, improve indoor air quality and demonstrate stewardship of resources. Of the almost 5,500 certified projects worldwide, AB7 is close to the top 5 percent of all LEEDcertified facilities. It is also the fourth Platinum-certified project in Florida, as well as the second university building and the
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Also part of the evaluation, the university trustees voiced their opinion at last Tuesday’s meeting. They voted unanimously and without discussion to award the raise and bonuses while also praising Bradshaw’s performance. While students also praise Bradshaw’s work, some aren’t praising the pay raise and bonus. “I definitely believe President Bradshaw is doing an excellent job, but I don’t agree that a raise over $16,000 plus an additional bonus of $60,000 is justified, especially when much of his salary is coming from the same source that gives scholarships to students and funding to student organizations,� said Dana Harris, a junior majoring in nursing. Harris believes the money should be used in a more beneficial way to the students and university. “I also don’t think he should have received this large pay raise when tuition increases every year,� Harris said.
first academic/lab building in Florida to achieve this designation. The four-story building is 62,000 square feet and includes labs for physics, biology, chemistry, math and specialized research; conference rooms; a geographic information system computer lab and a 160-seat lecture hall. Donna Henry, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, says that pursuing the goal of LEED certification was a team effort, particularly since laboratories and research spaces created many challenges for the green design. “The university architectural and construction management team worked closely to plan and construct a stateof-the-art academic science research building, while actively selecting systems that would reduce the impact on the environment,� Henry said. The environmentally sound features of AB7 include high-efficiency lighting fixtures, windows and insulation that reduce
energy requirements by 18 percent, saving more than $50,000 annually; a high-performance reflective metal roof with shade overhangs; and high-efficiency bathroom fixtures that reduce water usage. During the construction of the facility, particular attention was paid to recycling and reusing materials. More than 75 percent of the construction waste was recycled as opposed to being sent to a landfill, and at least 20 percent of the materials for the building construction were manufactured within 500 miles of the building site. To reduce individual transportation needs for students and faculty, AB7 is less than one-fourth of a mile walking distance from a bus stop. In addition, showers and changing rooms are provided to encourage students to bicycle to campus. Jessica Andrews, a sophomore majoring in biology, is supportive of the sustainability efforts being made with AB7. “I am a huge proponent of bi-
Rebecca Skinner, a junior majoring in psychology and criminal justice, also brought up concern about tuition. “Although I believe Dr. Bradshaw has done a remarkable job at FGCU, I feel the 5 percent raise isn’t fair. Our tuition is among the highest rates in Florida and student costs are increasing rapidly,� she said. “This money, al-
though it may be well-deserved, should be utilized elsewhere.� Florida law allows public funds to pay for $225,000 of a president’s salary, bonuses and other incentives. The rest of Bradshaw’s salary is obtained from donations to the FGCU Foundation. Bradshaw turned down the extra money last year due to
cycling on campus, and I think it’s a great idea that the building has showering and changing rooms. The one excuse that people always give me for not bicycling is that they don’t want to go to class all sweaty,â€? Andrews said. Mike Garcia, a senior majoring in resort & hospitality management, agrees that FGCU’s support of the environment has a positive impact on the student body. “FGCU’s commitment to being green is one of the things that impressed me the most about the school and made me decide to come here,â€? he said. “Having the most environmentally efficient academic lab building in the state ‌that is something to be proud of. â€? FGCU plans to strive for LEED certification with all future buildings on campus.
FGCU’s “current budget challenges� and “inability to provide salary increases and bonuses� to the university’s “deserving employees.�
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“We automatically clicked when we found out that we were from the same hometown and loved doing the same things. I introduced her to a few friends I had made in College Club, and from then on it was just a huge group of girls that hung out every night sharing laughs and stories and just enjoying the college life.” Castin attended Crofton’s wake earlier this week, where she says it was apparent from the way that friends and family members celebrated Crofton’s life that she reached many people. “Morgan wrote in her friend’s yearbook, ‘Why blend in when you were born to stand out?’ and that’s exactly how Morgan lived her life. She stood out, and that’s how she became my friend and a friend to many,” Castin said. The Florida Highway Patrol said that McAffee and the driver of the pickup truck were the only ones who were wearing seat belts at the time of the accident. After colliding with the car that Crofton was riding in, the pickup truck hit another car head-on. The 76-year-old driver of that car was seriously injured. The driver of the pickup truck, who according to the FHP likely lost control due to a medical condition, remains hospitalized in critical condition. Morgan Crofton was a freshman at FGCU. Photo courtesy of Facebook
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FGCU acquired the Buckingham property from the state of Florida. The transfer was authorized Jan. 19, 2010. “The university took over the property because it was free,” said Joe Shepard, vice president for administrative services and finance. The buildings on site include a gymnasium, a swimming pool, kitchens, laundry rooms, recreation fields, small dormitories and a sensory room (which patients used to calm themselves down). The university’s long-term plans for the property will be determined in the upcoming year. In the meantime, FGCU will use it for student services, retreats, staff retreats and faculty research, according to Shepard. Gulf Coast Center, formally Sunland
Training Center, opened in January 1960 and closed this past June 30 after a pending lawsuit was finally settled in Brown vs. Bush. Proponents of the 25-year-old lawsuit believed no one, no matter what, should live in a mental institution. Out of the four remaining state mental institutions in the state of Florida, the government closed Gulf Coast Center along with a mental institution in Miami. “I’m not sure why; that’s just the way it happened,” said Dennis Morse, administrative duty officer for the former Gulf Coast Center and groundskeeper for the Buckingham Property. He worked at the center for 16 years. Poor mental health can be brought on by an accident, disease, illness or during birth. The center taught patients how to control their emotions, interact with each other and how to fit into society. When it first opened, the center, overseen by Health and Rehabilitation Services, accommodated thousands of residents, with patients ranging from babies to adults. The center became a licensed facility in the late 1980s-early 1990s and began moving patients into the community, saving the most severe cases. The center eventually dropped from thousands of beds to 338. The Agencies for Persons and Disabilities, in the Department of Children and Families, took over in 1997. The Sunland Training Center was renamed Gulf Coast Center.
Students had to decide whether to sign away their First Amendment rights to get a free meal at Constitution Day this past Thursday. About 200 students participated. ENPhotos/ Mike Ricci
During the last five years of the Gulf Coast Center’s existence, the staff was determined to rehabilitate patients back into society. “Our goal was to find the best possible place for our patients because we knew we
would be closing soon,” Morse said. Parents and guardians of the patients who were being moved into the community decided where patients would go.
The former Sunland Training Center was renamed Gulf Coast Center in 1977. EN photo/Anna Nguyen
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ootball season is finally here. It’s time to start thinking about quarterbacks, line-ups and touchdowns. Even more, it’s important to remember that football fans want simple, enjoyable foods and drinks. Most would prefer to have chips and dips with a variety of sodas and beer while there are others that would opt for fascinating, easy-to-make, delicious recipes and cool-mixed-flavored drinks that would surpass everyone’s expectations. What are some must haves at your football party? Think of gathering a roster of delicious favorites that would delight your appetite while you enjoy the intense action of the game. For instance, here are some ideas for an at-home-party that won’t let you down; with easy and appetizing recipes, they would make a great reception for your guests. Every gathering needs an ideal blend of great-tasting drinks, great decorations and enjoyable food. These few tips will help you turn your simple football party into a victorious one.
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During halftime, why not get to know your guests a little better? Play a board game like Apples to Apples or Balderdash for a good laugh until the game is back on.
Plan ahead. Having a menu prepared ahead of time will help you get organized for the big day, and you won’t be stressed out when the game is on. Why miss all the action when you can have traditional football party must-haves such as chips with different dips and salsas? Also, during football season, grocery stores will have great deals on the classics: hot dogs, burgers and beer. Make sure to pick up some of the fans’ favorite drinks during football season, inculding “Touchdown Tea,” beer and fruit punch.
For desserts, think of a delicious and easy favorite. Varieties of sweet popcorn are great ideas, which would leave the fans to concentrate on the game and not on the plates. Or if you want to go a more sophisticated route, you can make a “Hershey’s Gridiron Cake” or “Touchdown Brownie Cups.”
Be prepared to have more food than what you think. During the game, most fans jump, holler, clap and work up a big appetite. After all, there should be lots to eat, and it must be tasty.
ATMOSPHERE Decorate your apartment – this will make your party more entertaining. You can spruce it up with the team’s colors, using opposing team colors on opposite sides of the room. (You can find great streamers in all different colors at the Dollar Tree.)
The most important thing to remember at your football party is to have a great time. Enjoy good food and drinks and the company of friends. Be ready to cheer on your favorite team and let the game begin!
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Movies of the Weekend 1. ”Wall Street: Money Never
Sleeps” $19 million
2. “Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole” $16.1 million
3. ”The Town” $15.6 million 4. “Easy A” $10.6 million
5. “You Again” $8.4 million
These figures are courtesy of boxofficemojo.com.
n Monday night, To Write Love on Eagle’s Wings (TWLOEW) hosted “Lucky Me, Lucky You Speed Chat.” The event was organized by TWLOEW President Jennifer Dake and Vice President Stephanie Guerra with the goals of promoting conversation, new friendships, and appreciating how lucky we are to meet one another. The “Lucky Speed Chat” was set up similarly to speed dating, but instead of male-female organized couples, attendees were placed in small groups sitting at banquet style tables. Attendees were encouraged to introduce themselves, strike up a conversation with their new acquaintance, and draw from a cup of conversation-starting questions. Dake explained her hope was “that people will become a little less shy on campus, whether it be on the shuttles, in their classes, or anywhere. We want people to talk to one another, ask them how things are going, and realize that conversations are important and impact us in ways greater than we may know.” Speed Chat attendee, Dave Vainer, a junior majoring in communications, appreciates Dake’s vision of a friendlier campus. Vainer who attended the event because he is “new to campus and wanted to meet some people.”
The event was full of laughter and talking between former strangers. Guerra and Vainer exchanged birthday wishes, as the new friends found out they both celebrate their birthdays in late September. Conversations ranged from a discussion about music to classes to student involvement experiences. Katie Carpenter, a communications sophomore, and Sarah Lacy, a junior majoring in psychology, swapped stories about their academic and leadership interests. Carpenter talked about the Sanibel Writer’s Conference, and Lacy explained last weekend at FGCU’s Leadership Academy held on Captiva was “one of the best experiences” she ever had. “The participants at TWLOEW speed chat event were able to dig deeper and realize that engaging in conversations with people they have never met before can have lots of positive benefits and encourage them to talk to more strangers around them” Dake said. Dake and Guerra plan to host another speed chat in Spring and can be contacted through the RSO e-mail towritelove@eagle.fgcu.edu. TWLOEW recently became an official University chapter of the popular non-profit organization To Write Love on Her Arms. Their next meeting is 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 4 from in AB3 111.
The attendees play a game during the event.
Two Eagles get to know each other. EN photos/Chelsye Bowley
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Florida native band Hey Monday tours after new album By Andrew Friedgen Contributing writer
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here’s hardly a better story of a pop rock explosion than Florida natives Hey Monday.
Starting from the most humble beginnings of opening for bands that were touring in state, a routine many upstarts never escape from, a brilliant collection of opportunities fell perfectly onto their plate. Recording their album on the Decaydance/Colombia label gave them that rocket fuel to take off into the skies, for it was the king of modern pop rock himself, Pete Wentz, who wanted the baby band to sign onto his label. With backing power like Wentz’s, the rest, as they say, is history. I had the oddly convenient fortune of being at Hey Monday’s first show ever, a small show in Saint Pete in 2008 with The Hush Sound headlining. Back when meeting Hey Monday frontwoman Cassadee Pope wasn’t a matter of wading through hundreds of people and needing a press pass, I never expected this newly formed band whose sound engineering drowned out their vocalist to explode like they did. But here we have it, after huge successes including a recent run on Alternative Press’s tour and their jaunt on this past summer’s
Hey Monday members are West Palm Beach natives. Photo courtesy of heymondaymusic.com
Warped Tour, the band have released a follow up to their smash full length, “Hold On Tight,� with the six song EP entitled “Beneath It All.� Most noticeably, “Beneath It All� deviates slightly from the full-on-rock attitude of “Hold On Tight.� The songs are more tempered and less craggy, with a slower alternative sound blending into the Hey Monday sound. The very beginning song,
“Wish You Were Here,� is more of a fast-paced ballad than anything else, with Cassadee Pope delivering her usual slightly sassy voice in the verses and letting it all go in the chorus. Ironically enough, the single off of the EP, “I Don’t Wanna Dance,� evokes the complete opposite reaction: it’s the most upbeat song on the record, the song that takes the band closest to that “Homecoming� sound off of the
debut. In it, Pope crosses over into slight hints of provocation with “You blew your chance/to rock my night away/you’ll never take me home/take me home.� “Hangover,� the fourth song on the record, evokes hints of folk into the EP, with an acoustic guitar running through the entire record amidst Pope singing a heartfelt confession with similar lyric content as “6 Months� from the debut record. The drum beat is
steady throughout the song and even the bridge keeps on track with the overall mellowness of the song. “Beneath It All� is an effort that brings you down from the adrenaline high of “Hold On Tight,� an album that takes away any doubt that Hey Monday is running out of steam. The band throws in some dynamics that you wouldn’t expect from their earlier sound and, if anything, that shows that their sound is maturing and that they’re here to stay. Pope’s vocals are as ever signature as they were in the debut, further breaking from the Hayley Williams comparisons that dominated the beginning of their career. Hey Monday are West Palm natives and will be touring the state in an upcoming run with piano-dance solo artist The Ready Set, alternative indie rock stalwarts We Are the In Crowd, and pop rock five-piece band Cartel. They will be at the State Theater in Saint Pete on October 20th, Freebird Live in Jacksonville on Oct. 21, and then back in the state at the end of the tour at the House of Blues in Orlando on Nov. 26. The tour will end at the Culture Room in Fort Lauderdale on Nov. 27.
Former Civic Engagement student continues her dream By Jamie Gillhespy Staff writer
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ne FGCU student is combining her passion for the arts with a message about interconnectivity and the transformative powers of art. Katelyn Gravel, a junior English major, is the creator of the Collaborative Arts Experiment, a semi-annual event held this past Sunday at Nita’s Sweet Bean CafÊ. Gravel began the Collaborative Arts Experiment as part of her Civic Engagement class last year and has continued to hold events ever since. Gravel brought together artists from the community and gave them a prompt which consisted of a theme and the elements required for the final creation. The artists then had a week to collaborate on one art piece which was incorporated into a room at Nita’s for viewing. The prompt for Sunday’s project was interconnectivity and artists needed to combine recycled materials, and both natural and unnatural elements. Each of the six artists — 2 photographers, one painter, a poet and two others — brought their own talents and interpretations of the theme to the project. Lauren Jamro, a senior Eng-
lish major, explains that the final creation “draws you in and makes you a part of the artwork.� Carolyn Pechec, a junior communications major, adds that she likes the addition of photographs that hang from a net and small envelopes containing a poem that were placed in front of mirrors in the corners of the room that viewers were encouraged to take. Pechec likes this unique relationship between the viewer and the art which provides the opportunity for viewers to “keep a piece of it.� This interactive quality is what makes Gravel’s vision unique. Last Sunday’s event offered attendees the option to collaborate and create their own projects through tie dye, jewelry and painting stations in exchange for donations. At one point during the event Gravel even broke attendees into groups to collaborate on their own project and demonstrate the theme of interconnectivity. All donations benefitted Lee Memorial Health System’s Arts in Healthcare program, which uses art to help patients through the healing process. Organizations like these are
important, explains Lisa Sidoran, a junior communications major, because it provides people with an “outlet so they don’t keep their emotions inside.� Gravel explains that the Collaborative Arts Experiment is just one part of her greater vision, Project Innovation through Collaboration, and that it is “just going to keep growing.� Starting Oct. 31, Gravel will hold a craft fair and local market that will continue to be held on the last Sunday of every month. Gravel hopes to ultimately incorporate sustainability, yoga and belly dancing workshops into the craft fair to promote healthy minds and bodies working toward the goal of sustainability. Gravel’s ongoing vision of interconnectivity is echoed in Sunday’s exhibit through FGCU alumnus Jared Ashcraft’s poem, which reads, “All part of the same web/ Sensitive to the slightest breeze/ Never working in unison/ Though the Universe is one.� For more information about Project Innovation through Collaboration and future events, visit the project’s Facebook page.
LEFT: Lisa Sidoran, junior communications major, works on the collaborative wall painting. BOTTOM RIGHT: Katelyn Gravel, the creator of the Collaborative Arts Experiment, with the completed project. BOTTOM LEFT: Zack Bier painting on the collaborative wall painting. EN photos/Jamie Gillhespy
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etelling Nathaniel Hawthorne’s classic novel “The Scarlet Letter� in a modern high school setting, “Easy A� revolves around “the rumorfilled, totally false account of how I ruined my flawless reputation�, as told by the main character, Olive (Emma Stone). At first, Olive, feeling unrecognized and ignored by her classmates at high school, feels as though the lie she told her best friend, popular blonde Rhi (Aly Michalka) about losing her virginity, won’t go far. However, when the school saint and Christian fanatic, Marianne (Amanda Bynes) overhears Olive recount her false tale to Rhi, word spreads around the school like wildfire. Suddenly, Olive finds herself thrust in the spotlight, as the gossip and made-up accounts about her blow way out of proportion — but Olive, now dubbed a harlot, finds the change refreshing. That is, until her gay friend, Brandon (Dan Byrd) asks for Olive to fake having sex with him at a weekend party in return for a $100 Target gift card, and Olive, feeling bad for Brandon, accepts the deal. After pretending to “do the deed� with Brandon, Olive’s slutty reputation skyrockets — along with the number of boys paying Olive hundreds of
dollars to pretend to hook up with them. Things seem great for Olive — she achieves semi-celebrity status and gets paid to fake sex — until Olive’s favorite teacher asks her to spread word that Olive gave her husband gonorrhea in order to cover up an affair and save her marriage. To add to the chaos, Marianne and Marianne’s boyfriend (Cam Gigandet) and friends lobby for Olive’s expulsion; Rhi, jealous of Olive’s popularity, ditches Olive for Marianne; and Olive might lose the guy she is really crushing on (Penn Badgley). With a light-hearted, sexual innuendo-filled atmosphere, consistent hilarity, and an engaging story, “Easy A� will be sure to please the viewer and definitely inspires a lot of laughs and personal connections. Throughout the movie, watchers will time and again relate all too well to the circumstances for the characters of “Easy A� and Olive, especially young women, while the outlandishness of the film keeps the tone light enough to make it enjoyable for all. Along with ironically poking fun at “The Scarlet Letter,� a commonly hated required reading book among teenagers, “Easy A� also communicates an all-too-true message about feminism, stereotyping, and gender equality. Overall, “Easy A� gets an ‘A’, or four stars out of four.
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Olive and her friend Brandon work in the bathrooms to clean up Olive’s reputation. AP photo
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No, it’s not a bandana or some kind of hair accessory. The bandeau is the modern take on the camisole. Origins from the French word Bandeaux meaning strip, this little strapless bra has been a great summer trend. Transitioning into fall, you may wonder how you can pull off your bandeau. Around campus, ladies are rocking their bandeaus under oversized tanks and under low-cut tops to add that coverage that a camisole adds but without the hassle of the straps having to show. Now, this piece is meant to be shown off, because they come in tons of different colors and prints. Around here you can try to snatch up anbandeau at Macy’s stores or online for about $5 each which is a great deal. So add the bandeau to your wardrobe to add that pop color or buy one just for the great versatility of it.
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PTEMROAH IELMIIS BMIYSMOLS Last weeks answers: Dolphins, Seminoles, Hurricanes, Buccaneers
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Humans disobey, gators pay By Chelsey Seeley Staff writer
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e have it extremely lucky here at FGCU.
We are living on a beautiful campus with amazing scenery along with friends and wonderful professors. The wildlife here has been a fascination of mine, and I love being able to walk outside my dorm and see turtles, alligators and the occasional hawk. Yet, there Chelsea are people who don’t care for it, Seeley and want to ruin it for everyone. There have been reports of people feeding the alligator located in South Village. Not only are they putting themselves at risk, they are putting an animal who hasn’t done anything wrong in a potentially deadly situation. If an alligator gets too close to humans here on campus, the school has no choice but to have the alligator either removed or destroyed. There are signs posted at every small pond or lake that say it is illegal to feed the alligators, and that there will be consequences for those who choose to ignore these directions. There are apparently people who think they are above the law, and that giving the alligators food is a challenge, or a dare. These people really are ignorant to what they are doing to our ecology, and these poor animals are paying the price. This isn’t the only time I have seen ignorance cause such a disturbance. I was a volunteer at a theme park/zoo, and there was a drive-thru animal preserve where there were lions. Before people went out on the “safari” it was stated that the vehicle’s windows must be rolled up. It was dangerous not only to the people, but to the animals as well. People chose not to listen,
and were kicked out of the park not abiding by the rules. Their excuse was that they wanted a better view. Well, good luck with being able to see anything once a lion or an ostrich comes at your face. This is exactly what is happening with the alligator problem. Students say they want to be up close and personal with the wildlife, and are then astonished when they or the animal has to pay the price for their stupid actions. The signs are not going to do much to prevent people from being stupid. If someone really wants to feed an alligator, we unfortunately know they are going to do it. We just recently saw an example of this where “Charlie” the alligator was relocated to the Everglades after growing accustomed to being fed by humans. There needs to be stricter enforcement. I am not saying that a person needs to be arrested for it on the spot, but at least establish a fine system so every time someone is caught, the price goes up until eventually the school gets involved. If people see that there is another individual doing something potentially dangerous, they shouldn’t be afraid to report them. It will not only keep that person safe, but the alligator as well. They are doing what is best not only for the human community, but for the animals of FGCU’s ecology. After all, your ignorance really is not blissful — especially for innocent animals. 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.
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n Sept. 22, President Wilson Bradshaw was given a raise and bonus by the FGCU Board of Trustees. Last year he turned down the raise and bonus, citing the economy as a main factor. However, this year it seems he decided that the school was financially healthy enough to accept the pay raise of 5 percent, or $16,275 a year, and a bonus of $60,000. FGCU staff received a 2 percent pay increase and a bonus of $1,000. This should mean that Bradshaw has done an excellent job and the school is running smoothly, right? According to the report compiled Mandie by John Moore, a collegiate presiRainwater dent himself and owner of a consulting firm that was hired to evaluate FGCU’s president, Bradshaw received a favorable review. In the 26-page document, many pages of which are definition, it said that of the 90 people he interviewed about Bradshaw’s performance, the opinions were favorable. Who made up this selected group? How representative could they be of the job Bradshaw has done over the past year? Listed as conferees are “more than 2 dozen faculty,” which include: members of the Faculty Senate, FGCU’s UFF (United Faculty of Florida) chapter and randomly selected faculty. The rest of the 90 people include department chairs, advising and professional staff, external stakeholders, staff advisory council, officers of Student Government, trustees including the chair of the board of trustees, and Bradshaw himself. One could say those interviewed are close to the president. All of the accolades attributed to Bradshaw pertaining to his personality, leadership and stewardship abilities are positive. Moore states the phrase has to be mentioned twice to be included. It’s obvious Bradshaw is well-liked by the conferees. He works his implied political power well when it comes to donors and the community at large. He ac-
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knowledges that he gets a lot accomplished with the community’s help. It is only when I get to page 15 that I see it. “If there is a ‘soft spot’ in the President’s base, it is within the general faculty.” At a university with as many faculty members as FGCU has, I would think this would be the group that he would want solid. In 2008, the ratio of students to faculty, according to an FGCU admissions FAQ, was 17 to 1; that was about 470 faculty members. According to his personal evaluation, that number exceeds 960 and this group is unhappy. The report returns to the concept of “collegial relationships.” Collegial can mean power or authority vested equally among colleagues or camaraderie (a feeling of unity). The staff is feeling neglected. They feel he is more engaged outside the university, and they want his attention. They feel he hides behind a wall of gate-keepers. That he doesn’t make an appearance on the campus with no agenda often enough, and that his communications seem to be one-sided and top-down. While I can’t even begin to imagine what the university’s top official must do to ensure that FGCU stays financially viable, without a staff of faculty happy with their jobs to support him and the university, his efforts are futile. Students directly engage the instructors, not Bradshaw himself, and if the dissidence continues to mount, education will be affected. The collegial culture becomes corrupted and the community pride and backing Bradshaw is credited with fostering so well will become a memory. I hope Bradshaw enjoys his well-deserved pay increase, and the staff theirs, which I personally think isn’t large enough. I also hope that Bradshaw mends the bridges within the campus walls before they break down the ones he has worked so hard to build around it. 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 Online Review.
Possibility of bar and grill rests on student demand Staff writer
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ome students may recall that a few years ago, it was possible to buy alcohol on campus. Don’t get too excited, freshmen, it wasn’t a liquor store. Where Einstein’s Bagels now stands, Baldy’s bar and grill used to provide another eating (and oncampus drinking) option for FGCU students. The bar and grill opened in 1997, and closed a few years later. I had the opportunity to speak with Joe Shepard, FGCU’s vice president of administration services and finances, who oversees all food and beverage operations on Jeffrey campus. According to Shepard, the students on campus let the Haut operation shut down. “The bar closed because the demand went down. It was losing profits, so we shut it down,” Shepard said. At the time, Shepard said the bar and grill was “good for the campus.” Shepard explained, “At the time, the bar was a social venue as opposed to an alcohol venue. At the time there was no Gulf Coast Town Center or Miromar Outlets. Students wanted it for social reasons.” He continued by adding, “The reason it closed was because demand fell. We look at it from a business perspective. Does it satisfy demand?” Nevertheless, risk management may be weighing heavily in the minds of some when the notion of an on-campus bar is brought up. However, Shepard was adamant in saying, “Having a place to binge drink or get drunk is not the reason why students wanted a bar on campus, it is a bad assumption.” According to Shepard, the intent of the bar and grill wasn’t to provide alcohol to students, it was because the students “had nothing to do.” The University of Florida’s “Orange and Brew,” is an example of an on-campus dining option that sells alcohol to students. Only beer is provided; no full-bar service is offered.
In the end, Shepard believes it is up to FGCU students if this option is to return to campus. Shepard is optimistic about the possible return of a bar and grill establishment. Shepard believes there isn’t a demand for a drinking venue because students are more concerned with eating venues. There seems to always be a long line at Subway, and we have to prioritize. A bar and grill on campus would certainly serve two necessary purposes. Realistically, ofage students would have a place to go to drink (but not imbibe) and be able to safely walk back to their dorm. It would also give students a place to get pubstyle fare and relax with friends, hopefully with a schedule that would be more flexible than all of our other dining options on campus. With a bar and grill, we would be able to have another place to eat on campus, which may alleviate some lunch problems. Hopefully, the establishment could be more along the lines of a delicatessen, where we could pick up sandwiches on the run during the day. Either way, it all comes down to whether we request this type of dining option. I think a bar and grill is a great idea. Fraternities and sororities would have a place to relax after chapter, we would have another place to eat during the day, and would hopefully be compatible with our meal plans. So which will it be, FGCU? Would you like a place to get a drink and watch the game with friends, or would you like another fast food joint to get lunch on the run? The choice would appear to be ours to make. FGCU has the supply; will we have the demand? Jeffrey Haut is a freshmen majoring in political science. He plans to attain his law degree from a Florida university after he graduates. He is a member of Kappa Sigma and feels that leadership is the truest test of one’s character.
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excited. On Sept. 27, photographer Josh Manring showcased his images of the Gulf Coast in the Student Union Ballroom. I love photography, so I was anxious to view the perspective of a “professional” who captured my home turf in his lens. Due to the huge turnout, a second room had to be opened to allow a hundred more people in. As Taryn Manring said, “I guess people really needed the Kerber extra credit for class!” Once the ball was rolling, Manring decided to give his audience a detailed story of when he came across his first Florida panther. The story could have been interesting if he hadn’t started off saying something about a bear and dragged his thoughts in random directions. Finally, a video started and the only thing the beginning text tutorial was missing was the “Star Wars” theme song. As we read his lengthy life story, I learned how he claimed to have taken “perfect pictures.” First, every photographer has room to grow and improve. Critics will always be there to judge your work. Well, hi, that’s me. I have passion for the same hobby. Does that mean if I go to the beach with my camera and take pictures of birds flying I can say I am a professional photographer with perfect pictures? No. If I get some nice shots, great. They can be admired. But no photographer is “per-
fect.” Sorry to burst your conceited bubble, Josh. Second, if his goal was to waste an hour of our lives, mission accomplished. Honestly, the video could have been a lot shorter. Not many people, besides him, care that much about birds. One student asked Josh what his favorite animal is and he said ... birds, like we couldn’t tell! Though I was thankful when the pictures took a turn to other species of animals, I was a little disappointed that he didn’t get bit by the rattlesnake he had been photographing. I know from the scene the snake attempted to strike; if only he had hit his target, maybe the show would have ended there. After 20 minutes my whole row was begging for it to be over. We started a countdown and I debated faking labor with my roommate’s purse just to get out of the overheated room. Once it was over, we clapped out of politeness and quickly grabbed our belongings. The second Manring opened the floor up to questions, we bolted. There was no way we were going to sit another half hour to listen to this guy. If his still life was already torturous, why continue the pain with his spoken one? I’m sure some students and faculty really enjoyed his work. If you got something out of that presentation, all the more power to you. However coming from my perspective, these “perfect pictures” were un-captivating.
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.
Poet spotlight: Hallucinations By Melissa Mears Staff writer
Woke up this morning, turned on the TV , (these days there’s always something to see)
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quick snoop on my Youtube account will offer you a selection of tons of live
performances that I have recorded at concerts I’ve been to in the past few years. I’ve taken footage from our own Germain Arena to the State Theater in St. Pete to the hallowed grounds of the Cruzan Amphitheater for Warped Tour. But the last concert I went to threw an unexpected and abrasive wrench into my recording love. The venue in question was House of Blues up in Orlando, and when I mentioned this on Facebook I received a warning — House of Blues has a strict no-camera policy. They are known to enforce their policy, even going through such lengths as using metal detectors. I did a bit of research online, reading forum posts by concert goers and whatnot, as well as calling up a friend of mine who has probably been to every venue in the state. I came up with the same information as I had learned on Facebook: the House of Blues staff can be pretty vicious about the no-camera policy, although the level of stature of the performing artist certainly has a lot to do with it. In my case, Owl City. While I took heed of the warnings, I also felt that somewhere in Adam Young’s smooth synthpop masterpieces, the staff wouldn’t care as much about the issue. Regardless, in order to get my camera in, I stuck it in the heel of my shoe, which surprisingly worked. That was my paranoid side showing through, though; no one was checking for cameras upon entering. So, still feeling like an idiot because there was a block of camera in my heel, I oh-so-sneakily bent down and took it from my shoe. I thought all my worries were for nothing by this point. However, the climax came when I was recording a video for one of the opening acts. I was actually tapped on the shoulder by a House of Blues staff member and told I couldn’t record video, and had to stop. Saddened, I obliged — for the time being.
Let’s just say that my finger may have accidentally hit the record button during Owl City’s set. The implications of this are, of course, more important than any witty anecdote. The concept of no photography and no video recording is rooted in copyright issues; musicians, or perhaps more likely, record labels, don’t want “bootlegs” of songs floating around because they can’t charge money for them. Here, it’s easy to see the logic of why more popular artists would have stricter policies about this. Generally the bigger you get in the music business, the more corporate things tend to be. And perhaps the Orlando House of Blues being located on Disney property makes things worse. But this policy is an aging dinosaur. In this digital age where the music industry finds itself buckling under the immense change in how people acquire music, attempting to limit photographic and video content is both impractical and unnecessary. People barely pay for studio quality music, let alone live videos, and pictures can be disseminated en masse with websites such as Flickr and Facebook. With smart phones now able to record high-quality videos and take high-quality pictures, confiscating cameras will barely even put a dent in the amount of material that is acquired. There are at least half a dozen videos from other users recorded at the same concert I was at. It’s not a matter of “music should be free for everyone, man,” it’s a matter of being unable to stop the mass proliferation of sharing digital content. Fighting a losing battle so militantly will only make listeners dislike record companies even more, and there’s already an antagonistic relationship there. Andrew Friedgen is a freshman majoring in psychology. He has written dozens of short stories and is currently working on a novel. He feels that writing is an organic, dynamic beast that can be as much a teacher as a talent.
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The news was reporting a Seattle case: “Police Punched a Teenage Girl in the Face” “She was Black,” they said, “But it’s not about race.” “She was jay-walking across a busy street,
Even Locke says don’t waste the duck sauce
And then she YELLED at the fine po-lice. So he had no choice, but defend himself. It had nothing to do with her race, itself.”
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ne order of sesame chicken with fried rice, please,” requests the avid Chinese food patron.
And on they went, spitting BULLSHIT to the people, The people who we thought were all created equal. But some of them not so equal, you see, (You wouldn’t hang an EQUAL from a poplar tree.) ‘Cause the news stations and the radio stations, they all agree, That she shouldn’t have yelled at the fine po-lice. But I have a problem with their story of the year, (I can’t help it, I don’t believe all the shit I hear.) And if you’re having the same problem as me, Chances are that you’re probably just Black like me, you see. So don’t complain when they discriminate, Or when they act like it’s 1958 (and it’s still OK to segregate.) Or when they act like the UNITED States is divided if you’re a different race. Brotha, Sista, stop complaining, Because chances are you’re hallucinating. Poet’s Note: This verse was written in response to an incident that took place this June in Seattle, Wash. Not only was it inadequately televised, it was a nauseating reminder of what happened just a month before when a police officer from the same department threatened to beat a suspected robber (the fine upholder of the law then proceeded to stomp on his face—yes, stomp). Now this act of PB may not be as macabre, but brutality is brutality no matter the level of intensity. And the chilling irony of it all: it took place on none other than the road named after Dr. M.L. King himself.
His carry-out is furnished upon payment, after which he proceeds toward the familiar shop door; the one with the jingly bells. Before leaving, he tosses eight packets of duck sauce, five plastic forks, four plastic spoons and 12 ounces worth of napkins in the bag. This collection of seemingly free goodies then piles up on his kitchen counter, along with the leftover fortune cookies, which out of superstition he chooses to consume in moderation. He tells himself that he will eventually use the stuff, but after a year or two it eventually makes its way to the trash. No, it’s not likely that the duck sauce will spoil, nor will the utensils and napkins lose their functionality. Still, it all gets thrown away. A culture of convenience is the culprit of this crime. The simplicity of grabbing a handful of packets, coupled with the severe importance of not running out, ultimately caused this duck sauce bandit to commit a much overlooked infraction — the act of waste. Seventeenth-century philosopher John Locke warns us of the ills of waste in his “Sec-
ond Treatise of Civil Government”: “But if they perished, in his possession, without their due use; if the fruit rotted, or the venison putrefied, before he could spend it, he offended against the common law of nature.” By using perishables as an example, Locke more accurately illustrates the effect that convenience has upon fostering waste. Of course, today, even nonperishables like duck sauce can be discarded without remorse, perhaps an even graver offense. So why is wasting duck sauce bad? As many parents have imprudently, yet solemnly scolded, “There are starving children in Africa.” If moral philosophy is unconvincing, consider instead the economics of waste. Imagine the average duck sauce bandit only consumes half of the packets he takes. The Chinese place still has to pay for all of the taken packets, including the unused ones. The cost of the estimated number of packets to be taken is already built into the price of the Chinese food. Had the bandits taken fewer unneeded packets, they might have enjoyed a cheaper meal. And people wonder why they now keep the chopsticks behind the counter. Bottom line: Do everyone a favor and don’t waste the duck sauce!
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NCAA team assesses athletics in final D-I step By Josh Siegel Sports editor
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our NCAA representatives are visiting campus through Thursday morning to ensure that FGCU is maintaining the integrity of collegiate athletics and meeting the requirements of operating a Division I program. The process not only serves as the final official step toward applying full Division I accreditation, but also as an unofficial showcase of FGCU’s brand. A college president, vice president, assistant athletic director and an NCAA liaison will review details related to accuracy, broadbased participation and conformity to operating principals, as FGCU begins its fourth — and last — year of transition into D-I. “This week’s events represent
a certification process that occurs every 10 years,” FGCU athletic director Ken Kavanagh explained. “The committee is going to confirm that everything in our self-study packet is true. “They want to make sure that it was not just me and a few administrators who put this together, but rather a large group outside sports, including students and student-athletes. They’re going to make sure we are conforming to rules and governance, academic integrity, student-athlete well-being, and gender-equity and diversity issues.” Kavanagh credits FGCU President William Bradshaw and Peg Gray-Vickery, chairwoman of the steering committee, for leading the self-study process. This past April, FGCU submitted the 173-page self-study instru-
ment — a packet that functions as a guidebook to the intricacies of athletics — to the NCAA. The NCAA had follow-up questions then, but has none coming into this week — an apparent indication of the competence and preparedness of the peer-review team. “The fact that the NCAA didn’t have any questions is a credit to the university,” Kavanagh said. “FGCU has already acquired many certifications across many departments, which is admirable at our stage (young). That makes us very confident. It’s like studying for a test. If you do what you needed to do beforehand, you will do well.” FGCU athletics has gone beyond meeting the basic fundamentals of a transitioning D-I program.
When Kavanagh was the athletic director for D-I Bradley, he traveled to FGCU for a preThanksgiving tournament in November 2008, two years after the Eagles were reclassified from D-2 to D-1. He had heard what FGCU was doing, but observing and absorbing it first-hand gave him a true impression. He hopes the NCAA’s walkthrough this week creates similar awareness. “The party with which I was with and people who had traveled to the tournament in general were astounded by the program and facilities,” Kavanagh said. “If we project a positive image, it will create word of mouth.” Kavanagh got an inside look at the review process and the ascension of a young D-I program when
he was a part of the NCAA’s group that confirmed Jacksonville State of the A-Sun. A bold, win-now mentality in the face of rules that prevent participation in post-season play until the four-year transitioning period expires (except for fasttracked sports) separates FGCU from peers, Kavanagh believes. “Our success as a program has gone beyond what people comprehended,” Kavanagh said. “Not only for D-I schools, but for schools in general. They see that we’re not waiting to win, but we’re winning right now.” The NCAA’s review will result in one of two designations: certified or certified with conditions. Kavanagh expects to receive the former, and for his program to enjoy its overdue time in the spotlight.
Blue-green scrimmage precedes opening meet for championship swim-dive team Eagle News staff
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his past Saturday, the FGCU swimming and diving team, coming off back-to-back Coastal Collegiate Swimming Association Championships, hosted its annual Blue/Green Scrim-
mage. The Green team defeated the Blue team 150-146. The Eagles open their season at the All-Florida Invitational on Oct. 1 at the University of Florida. Head coach Neal Studd brings in 12 freshmen to mix with return-
ing veterans Vicky Cadge, Danielle Beaubrun, Leah Daniel and Gabrielle Shaw. Swimming and diving faces high-profile meets at Florida State and against Miami this season. The schedule also includes a three-day stay at the Georgia Tech Invitational.
Two-time defending Coastal Collegiate Swimming champion FGCU had its annual Blue/Green Scrimmage this past Saturday.
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ENSPORTS weekly recap
Their 2-1 win over Florida Internatioinal on Friday moved the men’s soccer team into sixth place in the NSCAA South Region rankings.
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Redshirt senior Emma Racila has been named to the U.S. Deaf National Volleyball Team.
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Club meets inspirational triathlete By Jon Galamay Contributing writer
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ast week, the Tri-Eagle Triathlon Club featured a guest speaker who participated in the 2009 Ford Ironman Championships as a double-amputee. A Southwest Florida native, Jason Gunter attended Bishop Verot High School. He was very involved in sports there, and worked as a firefighter for the Cape Coral Fire Department. On Aug. 15, 1992, a serious boating accident left Gunter immobilized without the lower portion of his left leg below the knee, along with his right hand. He luckily was saved by a nearby boater and flown to Lee Memorial Hospital. Gunter describes himself as a man who defined his image through his physical features and capabilities, similar to any 20-year-old guy would. He eventually redefined his self-perception in order to make new goals and aspirations, leading him to turn triathlons into a passion. “The challenge to do something beyond what people could imagine is what keeps me motivated to keep doing triathlons,� Gunter said. “When someone says that it can’t be done, I like
Double-amputee Jason Gunter competes. Photo courtesy of Jason Gunter
to do it.� A sport that is quickly gaining in popularity and that welcomes people of all talent levels, triathlons feature three disciplines: swimming, cycling and running. The most prominent event is the Ford Ironman World Championships held
in Kona, Hawaii. Dr. Stephen Black, a professor of health professions at FGCU and Tri-Eagle Triathlon Club coordinator, has completed more than 300 triathlons and multi-sport events as well as six Ford Ironman World Championships. “Triathlon is a life-
style.� Black said. “With that said, anyone that participates learns to balance and prioritize their daily routine and be extremely organized in order to accomplish daily tasks and still have time to train. “The skills demanded by the sport are life skills that you will use personally and professionally,� Black said. Black said that triathlons are a chance for him to challenge the limits of physical, spiritual and emotional endurance. Gunter shows his physical, spiritual and emotional endurance by the way he overcame adversity straight out of rehab. The first thing he did was get back to work with the fire department doing administrative duties. He later quit the department and pursued further studies in order to obtain his law degree. In October 2009, he participated in his first Ford Ironman World Championships. In the race, he was three miles short of reaching the finish line before passing out due to heat exhaustion and lower-back fatigue. If he had completed the race, he would have been the first para-athlete to do so without an upper-extremity and lower-extremity in the race’s 31-year his-
tory. Gunter currently owns a law firm in Fort Myers, is happily married, and has a new goal in life: to successfully complete a Ford Ironman World Championship. “Jason Gunter’s story was very inspirational,� says Colleen Lerner, an FGCU human-performance student who attended the meeting. “I learned how much hard work and dedication it takes to participate in a triathlon.� The Tri-Eagle Triathlon Club is one of the student organizations on campus. It is open to participants of all levels featuring beginner, intermediate and Ironman workouts for anyone looking to join. “It provides a venue to meet new people, be active, relieve stress and acquire new skills.� Black said. “As with any sport, it is a chance to meet people from all academic, cultural and experiential environments in a neutral arena.� According to Black, the best thing about participating in triathlons is: “The challenge to try, the elation of completion, and the company of fellow athletes.�
Rivera, Varidel lead basketball newcomers
By: Andrew Binninger Contributing writer
Volunteered at “IMPACT For Kids� this past Friday in Fort Myers. Women’s tennis will do volunteer work once a month this season.
Men’s golf Finished in second place at the John Dallio Memorial Tournament in a 13-team field at DePaul University. Daniel Mazziotta placed in a tie for fourth indivdually.
Women’s soccer
Extended its conference unbeaten streak to six games after defeating Campbell 2-0 this past Saturday.
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oming off an 8-21 season, men’s basketball begins pre-season drills with almost half of its roster from last year turned over. Gone is last year’s starting point guard, Reggie Chambers. Chambers, who led the team in assists and was third in scoring last year, transferred. Derrick O’Neil, last year’s second-leading rebounder, graduated. The Eagles will depend on contributions from five freshmen and two transfers who make up this year’s recruiting class, which was ranked second in the A-Sun by HoopScoop Online. Not counted in the new class is Ole Miss transfer Kevin Cantinol. The center transferred to FGCU at mid-season last year and will sit out the first semester this year due to NCAA four-year transfer rules. Cantinol will be counted on to share the load down low with redshirt sophomore and last year’s leading scorer and rebounder, Anthony Banks. Banks is recovering from a fracture in his right foot that he suffered this summer, but is expected to be healthy in time to contribute. Overseeing the influx of new talent will be ninth-year head coach Dave Balza. One of the goals for Balza this year is to break the record of most wins by a school in their first four years in the A-Sun. Kennesaw State currently holds the record with 39 wins; FGCU has 28 wins. Even though the Eagles are still one year away from being eligible for the NCAA Tournament, Balza still expects his players to compete.
Head Coach Dave Balza barks instructions to his team during a drill. EN photo/Mike Ricci
Balza tells his players to look ahead to the “big picture� (NCAA Tournament), and wants his team to be prepared for the future. Balza highlighted Marlon Rivera, a 6-2 junior guard who transferred from Santa Fe College in Gainesville; and Christophe Varidel, a 6-2 freshman guard from Switzerland, as keys to the new class. Rivera was born and raised in Puerto Rico, moving to America five years ago. “Marlon is a power guard who brings a lot of toughness to our program,� Balza said. “He comes from an excellent junior college program. He has great court vision and will be a good floor leader for us.� Rivera, a first team All-MFC (2010) and second team All-MFC honoree (2009) at Santa Fe Community College, averaged 7.5 points and a team-high 5.3 assists per game as a sophomore and 8.3 points, 6.1 assists, and 4.4 boards as a freshman. The Kissimmee native also av-
eraged almost 2 steals and 3.1 rebounds per contest for the Saints last season. Rivera led the team in assists, ranking 17th in the nation, while also earning the team’s best defender award in consecutive seasons. Rivera cites his brother and father as great influences in his life, as his father played basketball professionally in Puerto Rico. Rivera’s favorite NBA player is Kobe Bryant, and his favorite team is the Los Angeles Lakers. “I was always anxious to sign with a Division I program,� Rivera said. “FGCU is a good program with good coaches and I look forward to getting on the floor with my teammates and bringing success to the program.� Varidel is another new face this year. Coming to Southwest Florida from Switzerland, he was the leading scorer for his country in the FIBA Tournament. He has been playing basketball since he was 8 years old. He feels comfortable playing in
America, but acknowledges that playing here will not be as intense for him as it was in Europe. “I’ve always like to play basketball, and I hope to have a good season,� Varidel said. In the 2009 Under-20 European Championships, Varidel led the team in scoring at 19.3 points per game, making him the seventh leading scorer in the tournament. His team posted a 4-3 record. “Christophe (Varidel) is a terrific young man and we are very excited to add him to our roster for the 2010-11 season,� Balza said. “He is the shooter that we really need and will have four years of eligibility.� Due to conference rules, full squad practices cannot begin until mid-October. Until then, players may attend training sessions. They tip off their 2010 season on Nov. 12 at Indiana looking to form an identity with a fresh crop of players.
New players: n Nick Goshay (freshman) nChristophe Varidel (freshman) n Tim Snyder (junior transfer) n Jordan Negrin (freshman) n Chase Fieler (freshman) n Marlon Rivera (junior transfer) n Kevin Cantinol (junior transfer) n Marcus Blake (freshman)
Outgoing players: n Reggie Chambers (transferred) n Kyle Marks (graduated) n Brett Williams (transferred) n Derrick O’Neil (graduated) n George Erkvania (graduated)